The Payne Family Native American Center, Native American educational center at University of Montana, US
The three-story structure features wood floors, a 12-sided rotunda design, and large windows providing natural light throughout the first two floors.
The center opened in 2010 on land previously inhabited by Chief Charlo and the Bitterroot Salish until their forced relocation to Flathead Indian Reservation in 1891.
Each side of the rotunda represents one of Montana's twelve tribes, with etched Parfleche patterns on the floor displaying their specific cultural symbols.
The facility contains four classrooms, twelve offices, conference spaces, computer labs, and study areas, operating weekdays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Seven native plant gardens encircle the building, representing Montana's reservations and mirroring the arrangement of stars in the Big Dipper constellation.
Location: Montana
GPS coordinates: 46.85970,-113.98600
Latest update: April 20, 2025 00:10
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