Category: Cultural

March 6 — NAU No More Deaths Immigration Awareness Series to present Immigration Attorney Daniel Rodriguez

FLAGSTAFF — Tuesday March 6 at 4 pm in LA 136, Immigration Attorney Daniel Rodriguez will talk about his personal experience (he was the first undocumented person to graduate from Law School in AZ) and the current situation with DACA (Diferred Action…

March 12 — NAU to present talk on filmmaking during, after the military dictatorships of the 1970s and 1980s in Argentina, Chil

FLAGSTAFF — “Politics and Postmemory in Southern Cone Documentary,” 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 12 in LA 204. Part of the Literary and Textual Analysis Research Colloquium Series Spring 2018. Abstract: The military dictatorships of the 1970s and 1980s in Argentina…

March 29 — NAU Latin American Studies to present Luis Cárcamo-Huechante: ‘Scenes of Listening — Acoustic Colonialism and its Counter-Currents in Mapuche Land’

FLAGSTAFF — Thursday March 29 at 6 pm in the Native American Cultural Center, Luis Cárcamo-Huechante, Associate Professor and Director of Native American Cultural Studies Institute at University of Texas at Austin will present, “Scenes of Listening: Acoustic Colonialism and its…

March 30 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to present fourth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its fourth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. The event honors local…

March 24 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Estate Planning: You Decide’

Dear friend and partner, greetings!   The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ESTATE PLANNING: YOU DECIDE Ad on Facebook:  Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

April 2 — NAU No más muertes / No More Deaths to present Aviva Chomsky: ‘What’s going on with Immigration? Donald Trump in Historical Perspective’

FLAGSTAFF — On Monday April 2 @ 7 pm in LA 120, Aviva Chomsky, Professor of History at Salem State University in Massachusetts, will present “What’s going on with Immigration? Donald Trump in Historical Perspective.”   Chomsky is author of many books, including Undocumented:…

March 10 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Filing Taxes 101’

Dear friend and partner, greetings!   The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: FILING TAXES 101 Ad on Facebook:   Ad on YouTube:     Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…

March 3 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Navigating Healthcare: From Preventative to Hospice’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be: NAVIGATING HEALTHCARE: FROM PREVENTIVE TO HOSPICE Ad on Facebook:     Ad on YouTube:     Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher,…

April 4 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject…

NAU update for Feb. 23

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Feb. 23 President Cheng highlights ways NAU is nationally recognized and locally vital during Campus Forum  The president emphasized the importance of NAU’s research and development and focus on student success in…

Feb. 24 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Phoenix: Its Hispanic Roots’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be: PHOENIX: ITS HISPANIC ROOTS Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube:  Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

KNAU update for Feb. 23

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LAUNCH Flagstaff Releases Initial Baseline Education Report

Organization Working to Ensure Every Student is Prepared for Every Opportunity FLAGSTAFF — LAUNCH Flagstaff has released a Baseline Education Report, with some initial strategies for improving educational outcomes for every child. A partnership of community stakeholders, LAUNCH Flagstaff has a…

CCC student spreads love – one quilt at a time

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College has some of the most captivating students. Each of them has something special to bring to the College. One student in particular, Marsha Monestersky, has an extraordinary passion for helping others. The warmth in her heart—and…

Feb. 20 — NAU No More Deaths Immigration Awareness Series to present film screening of ‘Purgatorio.’ Other upcoming events here

FLAGSTAFF — Tuesday Feb 20 at 7 pm in LA 136. Film screening of Purgatorio (Dir. Rodrigo Reyes). An NAU No More Deaths Immigration Awareness Series Event (STAC). Click here for a trailer of the movie. Other upcoming Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths and SPA…

Feb. 15 — NAU No More Deaths Immigration Awareness Series: ‘Sí se puede! A History of Latino Workers in the United States’ (Songs, stories and images)

FLAGSTAFF — Folk Singer Charlie King and NAU student Rebecca Fouts will present “Sí se puede! A History of Latino Workers in the United States” (Songs, stories and images) at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at Northern Arizona University, LA-136. A NAU…

NAU update for Feb. 9

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Feb. 9 NAU receives $325K grant from Keck Foundation to increase access to informatics education  The grant will fund a project that has the potential to establish NAU as a leader in…

KNAU update for Feb. 9

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NAU update for Feb. 2

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Feb. 2 NAU community invited to join Black History Month celebration In addition to the “Flagstaff: South of the Tracks” exhibit, ethnic foods will be served and a variety of performances will…

KNAU update for Feb. 2

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Feb. 10 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Latinos: What the Health’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s (Feb. 10 — radio program will be: LATINOS: WHAT THE HEALTH Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube: Videos of all our radio programs can be accessed on our Facebook page and…

Feb. 3 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Dreamers: Who Are They’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Last Saturday our radio program addressed: Kinship Care in Arizona. This Saturday the subject will be: DREAMERS: WHO ARE THEY. Ad on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aarparizonahispanicconnection/videos/547326862332887/ Ad on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSBsrK-kwLs). Videos of all our radio programs can be accessed…

2018 Academy Summer Leader Position Extended to Feb. 2

FLAGSTAFF — The Academy Team has EXTENDED the deadline date for 13-plus Summer Leader positions to February 2nd! The Academy (Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science) is a five-week residential and academic program that helps high school students, grades 9-11, to…

Feb. 5 — ‘Facts within Fictions: Monumental History Painting and the Re-imagination of the Conquest of Mexico’ to be presented at NAU

FLAGSTAFF — On Monday Feb 5 at 4 pm in LA 136 Dr. Derek Burdette, Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Oregon will present, “Facts within Fictions: Monumental History Painting and the Re-imagination of the Conquest of…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Jan. 26

VITA Dates Announced United Way of Northern Arizona is again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This initiative provides FREE help with filing 2017 income taxes from IRS-certified volunteers for households with incomes under $85,000. Depending on the community, tax filers can…

NAU update for Jan. 26

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Jan. 26 NAU paleoecologist discovering secrets of Northern Norway’s history in lake mud Scott Anderson is part of a team studying thousand-year-old biomarkers preserved in lake bottoms that tell the story of…

KNAU update for Jan. 26

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LAUNCH Flagstaff update for Jan. 24

 ADVANCING WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION The holidays are over and the LAUNCH Flagstaff Community Actions Networks (CANs) have already been hard at work.  Here are some recent accomplishments over the past several weeks. 3 STEPS FORWARD LAUNCH Partners Host Financial Aid and…

Jan. 20 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Latino Leaders Wanted’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be LATINO LEADERS WANTED. We will be highlighting Valle del Sol’s Hispanic Leadership Institute and addressing Latino leadership in general. Here is the link to the ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD_rdw6GP6s.  …

KNAU update for Jan. 19

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NAU update for Jan. 19

Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Jan. 19 New NAU study of vertebrate genomes, phenomes, populations to predict response to climate change Loren Buck received a $540,000 grant from the NSF to study the relationship between an organism’s DNA…

Flagstaff City Council passes resolution opposing the proposed construction of a border wall along the U.S. – Mexico border

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s City Council adopted Resolution 2018-05 at their meeting on Jan. 16, 2018 opposing the proposed construction of a border wall along the U.S. – Mexico border. “We have a responsibility to bring attention to issues that impact our…

KNAU update for Jan. 12

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – January 12th, 2018 Earth…

Jan. 13 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Legislative Priorities 2018’

Dear friend and partner, greetings, and a happy 2018! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 2018. With the help of our guests we will address tax cuts, Medicare, Social Security, Budget and Caregiving. Arizona legislative priorities will…

KNAU update for Jan. 5

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Jan. 27 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Kinship Care in AZ’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be KINSHIP CARE IN AZ. We will talk about the state of kinship care, policy, procedures, challenges, resources, and we will also hear from kinship caregivers about their…

Jan. 19 — 3rd Fridays at Sunnyside Market of Dreams to feature the Chavez Family

FLAGSTAFF — You are invited to join us at the Market of Dreams the third Friday of each month from 5pm to 8pm for an evening of local Art, Music and Food. Te invitamos al Mercado de Los Sueños el tercer viernes de cada mes de 5pm-8pm para una velada de arte local, música y comida. Featured artist on Jan. 19 is the…

Jan. 26 — Chief Diversity officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance to speak at NAU Distinguished Speaker Series event

FLAGSTAFF — Steve Pemberton, Chief Diversity Officer, Walgreens Boots Alliance,  and best-selling author, will be the first NAU President Rita Hartung Cheng’s Distinguished Speaker Series guest at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Prochnow Auditorium, Northern Arizona University. Pemberton’s story is about…

KNAU update for Dec. 29

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Valeria Chase named to Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison position

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University (NAU) have selected Valeria Chase for the position of Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison. Throughout the hiring process, Chase displayed the characteristics and work experience to make this position successful…

KNAU update for Dec. 22

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Fuerza Local — 21 de diciembre

Apoya a negocios locales estas fiestas navideñas y disfruta de estos beneficios como miembro de Fuerza Local Que en esta fiestas el mejor regalo que recibas sea estar junto a tus seres queridos compartiendo paz, esperanza y alegría. ¡Estas Invitado!…

NAICL: Please support immigrant families in Flagstaff

Dear Friends, I am so proud of the work that Northern Arizona Interfaith Council is doing right now.  Last month, NAICL (our education and training arm) provided training for 60 teachers, counselors, and nurses in Flagstaff Unified School District, helping…

Flagstaff presents annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Amid the glow of nearly 200 luminarias, worshippers entered Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church during the pre-dawn hours to attend the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration / Celebración de la Vigen de…

KNAU update for Dec. 15

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Local First ARIZONA update for Dec. 14

‘Tis the season for Local Gifts and Cheer. It’s not too late to Shop Local this holiday season! Shop Local & Win! Supporting your local, independent retailers this holiday season has never been so rewarding. Pick up a passport, shop…

Gina Santi Update for December 2017

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Gina Santi Photography    Images of the Month – December 2017     “El Buen Frank” is a famous piñata maker in Calle Ricardo Yáñez, in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. He builds…

NAU update for Dec. 8

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Dec. 8 NAU researchers join Department of Energy to study the soil microbiome and its effect on carbon persistence Scientists from NAU recently joined a large new initiative to study the role…