High Plains American Indian Research Institute (HPAIRI)
Mailing: Dept 3355, 1000 E. University Ave.
Physical: 200 S. 10th St.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307.766.8967
Email: HPAIRI@uwyo.edu
The mission of the High Plains American Indian Research Institute at the University
of Wyoming is to empower Tribal Nations by facilitating and providing access to cutting-edge
research opportunities with the University of Wyoming (UW). Given this mandate, the
work of the Institute is both interdisciplinary in nature and broad in scope.
Far from focusing on one specific discipline or area, HPAIRI aims to facilitate partnerships
between Tribal Nations in the High Plains region and the world-class researchers at
UW across a number of disciplines, departments, and academic programs.
In accomplishing this mission, HPAIRI’s work is generally divided into five core themes:
1. Strengthen and Facilitate Relationships between UW and Wyoming-based Tribal Nations.
2. Empower Tribal Citizens through Direct Participation in the Research Enterprise.
3. Educate the UW Community, and the State of Wyoming in General, Regarding Opportunities
to Develop Positive
Relationships with Tribal Peoples.
4. Develop a Repository for American Indian Research.
5. Create a Clearinghouse for Research Partnerships.
High Plains American Indian Research Institute (HPAIRI)
Mailing: Dept 3355, 1000 E. University Ave.
Physical: 200 S. 10th St.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307.766.8967
Email: HPAIRI@uwyo.edu