Our House

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Room within the Native American House showing chairs in front of book shelves and screen on the wall between two windows

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