Myaamiaki (Miami People): Preserving and Protecting their History and Culture 

Diane Hunter, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, will talk about the history of Myaamiaki (Miami people). Woven into the story, she will discuss her work in preserving and protecting the places of historic and cultural importance to Myaamiaki.
Diane Hunter is a citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and serves her nation as Tribal Historical Preservation Officer (THPO). She is a descendant of the Miami family of Seekaahkweeta and Palaanswa (Francois/Francis Godfroy), through their son Waapanakiikaapwa (Gabriel Godfroy). She works out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, preserving and protecting historic sites and resources of significance to the Miami Tribe and serving more than 800 Tribal citizens in Indiana. She also educates the public about the presence and history of Miami people. She has a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and master’s degrees from Ball State University and Georgetown University. Diane joined the Board of Trustees for the Indiana Historical Society in January 2022.