Our House

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External view of the Native American House with a few students sitting at a picnic table outside

Located at 1206 West Nevada Street in Urbana, Illinois, the Native American House (NAH) is situated in a neighborhood of identity-based centers and ethnic studies programs. Our facility sits adjacent to the American Indian Studies Program.

The NAH is a two-story structure that serves as the front door in welcoming students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members interested in learning about Native student life at Illinois.

A vital hub for cultural enrichment, academic support, and community building, the NAH provides a homelike environment for people to study, gather, share laughter, and exchange knowledge.

Spaces and resources located at our facility include:

  • Front Porch
  • Lounge Area
  • Gender Neutral Restroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Water Bottle Refilling Station
  • Conference Room (smart TV, conference camera, keyboard and mouse, dry erase board, and board games)
  • Indigenous Content Library
  • Plant Medicines
  • Indoor/Outdoor Smudging Areas