By Coconino County
Members of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors and the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) celebrate the official proclamation of Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Photo by Theresa Munoz
In 1968 the United States Congress passed a resolution to celebrate Hispanic heritage at the national level and in 1988, the President of the United States formalized an annual month of Hispanic heritage recognition from September 15 to October 15 of each year.
It is an honor to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of individuals whose ancestors came from Aztec and Mayan Indigenous peoples, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin American, Central America and South America. Therefore, members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), along with Human Resources, presented a proclamation to the Board of Supervisors this week celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
CHAC Chair Ruth Eaton, left, and new CHAC member Norma Gallegos, take part in the reading of the proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month. Photo by Frank X. Moraga ©2018 AmigosNAZ
Employees of Coconino County will be taking part in a number of programs to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, including workshops on:
- Census 2020 — its impact on Hispanic / Latino individuals and related NALEO Initiatives, presented by Treasurer Sarah Benatar and Special Assistant to the County Manager Kim Musselman.
- Professional Growth and Career Development for Hispanic / Latino Employees, featuring a discussion panel by District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta; Treasurer Sarah Benatar and Assessor Armando Ruiz.
- Todos Unidos: Flagstaff’s Hispanic Pioneers, featuring a presentation by Sacha Siskonen of the Pioneer Museum & Riordan Mansion.
- Other county events include a weekly book club, “A Small Story about the Sky” by Alberto Rios; DACA Students and Services Provided to address Federal Policy Changes, presented by the Northern Arizona University’s Office of Inclusion; a presentation by Gloria Montaño Greene, Arizona State Director, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Education Fund; a presentation by the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), a Salsa contest and a screening of the movie, “Coco.”
By AmigosNAZ: Upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events open to the public include:
Visit the NAU Office of Inclusion: Multicultural and LGBTQIA Student Services Newsletter for more information on Hispanic Heritage Month and other cultural issues.
Sept. 16 — 14th annual Fiesta de Independencia, 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños, 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. FREE. Click here for more information.
Sept. 20, 27 — Cultural Bites: Latinx Heritage Month, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 20, 27,University Union Food Court, 1050 S. Knoles Drive, Flagstaff. This event is open to all NAU students especially our Latino students to engage in, learn more about, and sample the traditional foods of Latin America from Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela, and Guatemala. This will give students an opportunity to connect and celebrate with their community, culture, and traditions. Student performances will be from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. Call for visit 928-523-5656, Inclusion@nau.edu
Sept. 20 — NAU Latin American Film Series presents “Clandestine Childhood,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, Liberal Arts (18), Room 120, 705 S. Beaver St., Flagstaff. The NAU Latin American Film Series kicks off with a FREE screening of Benjamin Ávila’s film Clandestine Childhood. Clandestine Childhood was Argentina’s submission to the 2013 Academy Awards, and is an autobiographical film about a 12 year old boy and his family returning out of exile to Argentina under assumed identities during the military dictatorship in the late 1970s. The film will be introduced by CCS Professor Diana Coleman. Argentina/Spain/Brazil. Spanish with English Subtitles. 110 min. Location: Liberal Arts 120. All films are in Spanish with English subtitles and all be held Thursdays. Visit https://www.facebook.com/NAULAFS/for the latest information. Contact David Gray at 928-523-3506 or david.gray@nau.edu for more information.
Sept. 26 — M-chat: Skin Tone Bias in the Latinx Community: What is the right color?, noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, University Union Fieldhouse (30), 1050 S Knoles Drive, Flagstaff. This event is open to all students willing to learn and have a discussion about specific topics depending on the month and Heritage Month celebration. It is usually facilitated by an NAU Professor or Staff member. This month’s topic is “Skin Tone Bias in the Latinx Community: What is the right color?” Contact IMQ at 928-523-5656 or inclusion@nau.edu
Sept. 27 — NAU Latin American Film Series presents “La Soledad,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, Liberal Arts (18), Room 120, 705 S. Beaver St., Flagstaff. The Latin American Film Series continues with a FREE screening of La Soledad (Jorge Thielen-Armand, Venezuela, 89 min., 2016, Spanish with English Subtitles)! Handyman José lives with his family in La Soledad, a ramshackle villa in what was once one of Caracas’ wealthiest neighborhoods. Filmed in the director’s great-grandmother’s house, and based in part on his memories, La Soledad approaches the current crisis in Venezuela through the lens of a single family’s experiences. The film will be introduced by NAU Professor Jude Costello. Location: Liberal Arts 120. All films are in Spanish with English subtitles and all be held Thursdays. Visit https://www.facebook.com/NAULAFS/for the latest information. Contact David Gray at 928-523-3506 or david.gray@nau.edu for more information.
Sept. 30 — Latino Outdoors presents “Lava River Cave Hike,” 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, meeting at the lava river cave parking area. Join Latino Outdoors and the Flagstaff Festival of Science for a guided hike in the lava river cave! Educational: How did lava from nearby volcanoes create an underground river? Family-friend 1.5 mile hike. Bring a flashlight, water, snake and a jacket. Carpooling options available. Please RSVP by sending an email to cjt267@nau.edu or call 602-582-1328.
Oct. 3 — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona.* Time, location subject to change. Notice of changes will be posted 24 hours prior to meeting. Download agendas, minutes HERE CHAC serves as an official liaison and communications link between the Hispanic community and the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, so please bring any concerns you may have about equal education opportunities, fair employment, juvenile justice, political representation and other issues. CHAC is a supporter of the Ballet Folklórico de Colores — Flagstaff, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the Hispanic Convocation at Northern Arizona University, the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff and other organizations. Call 928-679-7147, send an email to Susie Garretson at sgarretson@coconino.az.gov or visit https://cchac.wordpress.com for more information.
Oct. 4 — NAU Latin American Film Series presents “Neruda” (Pablo Larraín, Chile, 2016), 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, Liberal Arts (18), Room 120, 705 S. Beaver St., Flagstaff. Gael García Bernal joins award winning Chilean director, Pablo Larraín, in this a noir-infused reimagining of the Nobel Prize-winning poet and politician’s struggle with the state. It’s 1948 and the Cold War has reached Chile. In congress, Senator Pablo Neruda accuses the government of betraying the Communist Party and is swiftly impeached by President Gonzalez Videla. Police Prefect Oscar Peluchonneau is assigned to arrest the poet. Neruda tries to flee the country with his wife, the painter Delia del Carril, but they are forced into hiding. Inspired by the dramatic events of his new life as a fugitive, Neruda writes his epic collection of poems, “Canto General.” All films are in Spanish with English subtitles and all be held Thursdays. Visit https://www.facebook.com/NAULAFS/for the latest information. The film will be introduced by Comparative Cultural Studies Professor David Gray.Contact David Gray at 928-523-3506 or david.gray@nau.edu for more information.
Oct. 5 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its annual Sugar Skull-making workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Arts Center “The Basement,” 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Come learn the secrets of turning water and sugar into skulls for upcoming Día de Los Muertos / Day of the Dead celebrations. Class led by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, presenters of the annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona (Oct. 19-21) $10 for a completed sugar skull and decorating supplies. Bring your own beverage. Snacks provided. Visit www.FlagstaffNuestrasRaices.org or send an email to info@FlagstaffNuestrasRaices.org for more information.
Oct. 11 — NAU Latin American Film Series presents “Tempest,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, Liberal Arts (18), Room 120, 705 S. Beaver St., Flagstaff. Tempest (Tempestad) (Tatiana Huezo, Mexico, 105 min., 2016, Spanish with English Subtitles)! A poetic documentary by celebrated filmmaker Tatiana Huezo, Tempest narrates the parallel journey of two women. Mirror-like, it reflects the impact of the violence and impunity that afflict Mexico. Through their voices, we are drawn into the heart of their feelings, steeped in loss and pain, but also love, dignity, and resistance. The film will be introduced by Comparative Cultural Studies Professor David Gray. Visit https://www.facebook.com/NAULAFS/for the latest information. The film will be introduced by Comparative Cultural Studies Professor David Gray.Contact David Gray at 928-523-3506 or david.gray@nau.edu for more information.
Ongoing: ‘Todos Unidos, The Hispanic Experience in Flagstaff,’ exhibit opens at the Pioneer Museum, The Arizona Historical Society and the Pioneer Museum are pleased to introduce our newest exhibit, “Todos Unidos: The Hispanic Experience in Flagstaff,” which opened April 14. This exhibit focuses on how Hispanic residents experienced Flagstaff from the 1880s to 1950s. Todos Unidos is an opportunity to explore a wide range of complex historical issues interpreted through unique objects and immersive text. The exhibit presents the connection between past and current topics facing our community. Debuting with Todos Unidos is “Cuseum” – a new way of interacting with visitors. Cuseum is a digital curator mobile device application adding depth and experience for visitors to enjoy with the exhibit. Cuseum is a free downloadable smart phone app that will assist visitors in the exploration of Flagstaff’s communities. By providing access to exclusive exhibit media content and location based notifications, visitors can continue their museum experience long after they leave Pioneer Museum. To download the Cuseum app for Todos Unidos, click here.
Also see: Barnes & Noble — El Mes de la Herencia Hispana Empieza Manaña / Hispanic Heritage Month Starts Tomorrow 9/15 – 10/15