The Land and Culture Laboratory is designed to provide a learning environment in which students and researchers can work with community partners to conduct projects of value and solve real-world problems.

The Laboratory is equipped with GIS mapping technology that helps to train students to track spatially related historical, social, and cultural issues. Computing capabilities and interactive displays facilitate teaching and research applications, which includes access to databases, satellite images, and high-resolution maps.

Long distance video communication along with reception and storage of broadcast programming enable classes to increase collaboration and engagement between students, researchers, and indigenous peoples across the globe.