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Category: Cultural
Exhibit gives voice to Flagstaff’s Hispanic heritage
FLAGSTAFF — Breann Velasco’s motivation was to acknowledge all of Flagstaff’s people who helped contribute to building Flagstaff. She started working at the Pioneer Museum about four years ago, and, to her, much of the history of Flagstaff focused on the…
Nov. 4 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Education: The price to obtain it’
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be EDUCATION: THE PRICE TO OBTAIN IT. Our conversation will address bonds and overrides, as well as the importance of education, challenges, and how everyone can get involved. Here is the…
KNAU update for Nov. 3
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Nov. 4 — NAU student organizations to celebrate Día de los Muertos
FLAGSTAFF — A variety of Northern Arizona University student organizations will celebrate Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.…
Nov. 9 — Folk singer Carlie King, Candace Candace Cassin to present ‘The Bisby Deportation of 1917: Songs, Words and Images’ at NAU
FLAGSTAFF — Folk singer Charlie King and Candace Cassin will present “The Bisby Deportation of 1917: Songs, Words and Images” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at LA 136, Northern Arizona University. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of a dramatic and…
Day of Dead / Día de los Muertos celebrations on Nov. 2 at NAU, downtown Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — A series of Day of Dead / Día de los Muertos celebrations will take place on Thursday, Nov. 2 at NAU, downtown Flagstaff. The annual Day of the Dead Procession and Community Ofrenda with Emma Gardner will begin with…
Lighting of the ofrendas greet museum members during 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente reception
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The Jaime Major Golightly Historic Courtyard was aglow with the flickering of hundreds of candles during the opening night reception of the 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente. The…
Visitors enjoy cultural performances, lectures on first day of 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A record number of families lined up to take part in a sugar skull workshop before heading to attend dance, musical performances and cultural lectures during…
27 de octubre — Consulado General de México en Phoenix
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Oct. 28 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Retirement and Social Security’
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be RETIREMENT and SOCIAL SECURITY. The conversation will center on preparing for retirement with special emphasis on Social Security, 401(k)s, IRAs and other retirement income sources. A list of items to…
KNAU update for Oct. 27
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20 de octubre — Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos
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Oct. 21 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘A Nation of Immigrants’
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS, from what the constitution states and early immigrations, to the DACA program. Our issue experts will present the history of immigration in America, and how…
KNAU update for Oct. 20
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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 18
Click here for the entire e-newsletter In This Issue Take a survey to tell the city where you think High Occupancy Housing belongs in Flagstaff Indigenous issues highlighted at October 10th council meeting Gala round-up TONIGHT: Transect-Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) meeting…
Celebraciones de la Gente returns to the Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct. 21-22
Member Preview will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 FLAGSTAFF — Celebrate Mexican cultural traditions at the 14th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente, a lively Day of the Dead festival. Rooted in community, this weekend-long event is presented…
Oct. 24 — Laura St. John to present information on legal challenges facing Latin American immigrants and refugees in the U.S. and Arizona
FLAGSTAFF — On Tuesday Oct. 24 at 4 pm in LA 120, Northern Arizona University, Laura St. John, director of the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, will give a presentation about the legal challenges facing Latin American immigrants and refugees…
Oct. 26 — Northern Arizona College Night to be held at Flagstaff High School
Financial Aid Workshop to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the FHS Career Center FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff High School will once again present the Northern Arizona Region College Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at…
Oct. 25 — Historian Andrés Reséndez, author of ‘The Other Slavery,’ to speak on history of the enslavement and forced labor of indigenous peoples
FLAGSTAFF — On Wednesday Oct. 25 at 6:30 pm in SBS West 200, Northern Arizona University, historian Andrés Reséndez from UC Davis, will be speak about his ground-breaking work, which traces the history of the enslavement and forced labor of indigenous peoples…
13 de octubre — Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos
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Oct. 14 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Medicare’s ABCDs and the Triple As’
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be MEDICARE’S ABCDs AND THE TRIPLE As. We will explain each part of Medicare, Medicare Original versus Medicare Advantage, Medicare’s Savings Programs, Enrollment Periods, and the Area Agencies on Aging.…
KNAU update for Oct. 13
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Nov. 14 — NAU No More Deaths, Latin American Studies to screen ‘award-winning documentary film, ‘Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America’
FLAGSTAFF — On Tuesday Nov 14 at 7 pm in LA 136, NAU No More Deaths and NAU Latin American Studies will screen the award-winning documentary film, Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America as part of the Immigration Awareness Series. You can view…
6 de octubre — Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos
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Oct. 16 — Jarabe Mexicano at Native American Cultural Center
FLAGSTAFF — Jarabe Mexicano, a band featuring traditional mariachi as well as rock and roll hits and reggae classics, is performing a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at the NAU Native American Cultural Center (Bldg. 14). Jarabe Mexicano’s honors…
Oct. 10 — Coconino Community College to present Flagstaff Hispanic Pioneers with Breann Velasco
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College to present Flagstaff Hispanic Pioneers with Breann Velasco from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the Lone Tree Campus. Velasco will share her research on the on the experience of Latinos in Flagstaff and the…
Oct. 10 — Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff Presents findings, recommendations from six indigenous community forums
FLAGSTAFF — The Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff presents findings, recommendations from six indigenous community forums at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the Flagstaff City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Call 928-607-8848 or send an email to indigenouscf@gmail.com for…
Oct. 10-11 — NAU to screen, hold discussion on documentary ‘No Más Bebés’
FLAGSTAFF — Northern Arizona University’s Ethnic Studies will present the film screening and discussion with with Renee Tajima-Peña and Dr. Virginia Espino, producers of the Emmy-Award nominated documentary “No Más Bebés (2015).” The producers will host the first film in the…
Oct. 6 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present annual Sugar Skull-making workshop
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its annual Sugar Skull-making workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Arts Center “The Basement,” 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Come learn the…
NAU update for Oct. 6
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Oct. 6 Washington Center honors NAU with prestigious civic engagement award The award recognizes NAU’s partnership with Northern Arizona Healthcare to reduce health disparities among Arizona’s Latino, Native American and rural populations.…
Inside Coconino update for Oct. 6
Greetings Coconino County! I am Rashida Suminski, the Public Fiduciary Director for Coconino County. I recently joined the County on May 30, 2017, where I have the pleasure to continue my role as the Public Fiduciary…
Oct. 7 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘My Fraud Prevention Strategy’
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be MY FRAUD PREVENTION STRATEGY. With the help of our guests, we will address common scams and fraud (including the Equifax breach), describe con artists’ tactics, and offer a fraud…
KNAU update for Oct. 6
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29 de septembre — Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos
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Pew Research Center — Hispanics and education, Latino Employment, DACA
Click here for the entire e-newsletter September 29, 2017 Hispanic dropout rate hits new low, college enrollment at new high The high school dropout rate among U.S. Hispanics fell below 10% for the first time in 2016, extending a decades-long decline. The…
Sept. 30 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Finances in Order’
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject for Saturday’s radio program will be FINANCES IN ORDER. We will have a conversation on budgeting, managing credit and debt, and saving and protecting assets. If you have not seen the video ad, here…
KNAU update for Sept. 29
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Supervisors pass DACA Resolution
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in favor of congressional action on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program at the regular board meeting Tuesday night. DACA was an executive action that allowed children under the age…
26 de septembre — Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos
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Oct. 4 — Coconino County Tri-Diversity Council to meet
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Tri-Diversity Council (agenda here) meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 in the Board of Supervisors meeting room. The council consists of the African American Advisory Council, the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and…
22 de septembre — Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos
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NAU update for Sept. 22
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Sept. 22 NAU’s Personalized Learning program highlighted on PBS (VIDEO) Watch how two long-distance Lumberjacks are obtaining their degrees thanks to this highly-acclaimed competency-based program. NAU students, researchers discover way to harvest…
KNAU update for Sept. 22
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Sept. 23 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on UNCLE SAM
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject for Saturday’s radio program will be UNCLE SAM. With the help of our guests, we will explain the different taxes we pay to the government, how this money is budgeted and spent, what is the…
City Council passes resolution supporting an extension of the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals program
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s City Council adopted Resolution 2017-34 at their meeting on Sept. 19 in support of an extension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and called for Congress to permanently address the legal status of these…
Flagstaff Mayor and City Council members meet with Navajo Nation leadership
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s Mayor Coral Evans and members of the City Council met with Navajo Nation leadership in Window Rock, AZ on September 14, 2017. The Mayor and Council members Odegaard, McCarthy and Putzova traveled to Window Rock to meet…
Sept. 24 — DACA Renewal Clinic to be held in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Do you want help completing the DACA renewal paperwork? Come to the free DACA Renewal Clinic on September 24, 2017 at the East Flagstaff Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available to help complete DACA paperwork. Bring your social…
Colombian American singer-songwriter La Muna to perform at NAU on Sept. 26
FLAGSTAFF — Colombian American singer-songwriter La Muna (aka Natalie Serna Geitz) to perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Northern Arizona University, Liberal Arts 136. Sponsored by Comparative Cultural Studies and Latin American Studies. Call 928-523-2411 for more information.
Sept. 27 — Sunnyside Market of Dreams to hold special information session for Flagstaff, surrounding area self-published authors, artists
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams will hold a special information session for Flagstaff, surrounding area self-published authors, artists for a special project from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. Also, signed copies…
KNAU update for Sept. 15
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Sept. 16 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Latinos in Health Professions’
Dear friend, saludos! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be LATINOS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS. With the expertise of Dr. Adriana Perez, Dr. Martin Hernandez and three other guests we will discuss the importance of having Latino representation in health professions;…
Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council to meet in Williams on Sept. 16
WILLIAMS — The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Williams Senior Center, 850 W. Grant Ave., Williams. The Hispanic Heritage Month Information Update will provide details on the…
Sept. 9 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Rights of People with Disabilities’
Dear friend, Happy Friday! Our radio program tomorrow will be on RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. With the help of our guests, we will explain the Americans with Disabilities Act (in the context of the Civil Rights Movement). Several guests will…
KNAU update for Sept. 8
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Sept. 13 — Flagstaff Police Dept. Citizens Liaison Committee to present ‘Implicit Bias’ training
FLAGSTAFF — Are You Biased? Each and every one of us has an Implicit Bias. How can we recognize those biases and improve communications between law enforcement and the community? Hear a presentation by Dr. Frederick Gooding Jr., PhD, on his “Implicit Bias” training…
Sept. 16 — Twin Arrows Casino Resort will present Latin Night
FLAGSTAFF — Twin Arrows Casino Resort will present Latin Night Saturday, Sept. 16. Click on flyer for more information.
Sept. 17 — Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff to present 15th annual Fiesta de Independencia
Click here for the entire e-newsletter FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc. will present the 15th annual Fiesta de Independencia from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Market of Dreams, 2532 E. 7th Ave.,…
Sept. 21 — 2017 International Peace Day Celebration to be held in Flagstaff
Join us on September 21st for this years Peace Day Celebration, Walk & Event! The International Day of Peace, also known as World Peace Day, is observed annually on September 21st. The General Assembly of the United Nations designated the…
Latino News Notes: Pew Research Center reports on DACA, immigrant moms, views of Trump
Click here on the entire e-newsletter September 01, 2017 DACA has shielded nearly 790,000 young unauthorized immigrants from deportation Nearly 790,000 young unauthorized immigrants have received work permits and deportation relief through the federal government’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program since…