Tribal Reglia Graduation Toolkit

By MosaicNAZ April 14, 2025Diversity, Education, local, newsNo Comments

Research, recommendations, and resources — The Arizona Department of Education's Office of Indian Education is thrilled to launch the Tribal Regalia Graduation Toolkit for Students and Families! This invaluable resource has been developed through extensive collaboration with Tribal Leaders, State Leaders, community partners, and Indigenous families. It is a heartfelt effort designed to honor and protect Native American graduates during this significant milestone.

LULAC newsletter: April 11, 2025

By MosaicNAZ April 14, 2025Democracy, Events, Immigration, localNo Comments

Dear LULAC Members, Now more than ever, staying informed is empowering. Despite the challenges our Latino community faces, we continue to make strides together. From national policies to local victories, let’s celebrate our resilience and stay engaged in the fight for our rights. This newsletter is your resource to stay engaged, empowered, and inspired. Juntos, seguimos adelante – together, we move forward. Thank you for being part of the LULAC familia and for all you do to advance our cause. ¡Adelante!LULAC National

Busy signal? Many callers not impressed with Rep. Eli Crane’s ‘Telephone Town Hall’

By MosaicNAZ April 10, 2025Democracy, Events, local, newsNo Comments

NORTHERN ARIZONA — Many constituents were not happy with the process of Rep. Eli Crane's (R-Ariz.), “Telephone Town Hall,” held live on April 9, 2025 from Washington, D.C. In his Facebook page, Crane stated "Thank you to the more than 8,000 constituents who took the time to join me for tonight's Tele-Town Hall. It's an honor to represent you in Washington, DC." However, even Crane admitted there were problems with the effort. "For anyone who wasn’t able to join, here is a full unedited recording." Those who couldn't get into the Tele-Town Hall voiced their displeasure on his Facebook page "We have also called multiple times saying it wasn’t active, I gave up after 30 minutes. I don’t even believe you held this. How long was the town hall? 10 minutes? Or zero minutes. You are a fraud and don’t represent anyone but MAGA voters. That isn’t your job, you represent all of us. You are what is wrong with this country right now, blindly following Trump and letting our country be trashed!"

Rep. Eli Crane to hold ‘Telephone Town Hall’ on April 9. Separate alternative live town hall with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes set for April 15 in Flagstaff

By MosaicNAZ April 9, 2025Democracy, Events, local, news1 Comment

COCONINO COUNTY — Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., announced this week he will hold a "Telephone Town Hall" from 5 to 8.m. Wednesday, April 9 live from Washington, D.C. "When the event starts, call (888) 886-6602 to ask questions, share comments, vote in polls, or just listen in!," Crane stated on his Facebook page. After receiving harsh pushback from constituents — with video clips shared on national media — Congressional Republicans nationwide have be urged to either avoid live town halls altogether or use video/telephone town halls so they can better control who is asking questions. As a result, many have opted to hold empty-chair town halls in Republican districts. Most of Crane's Facebook page respondents were quick to criticize the virtual event with some using chicken images.

More than 2500 protest against Trump/Musk in Flagstaff

By MosaicNAZ April 8, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Events, local, newsNo Comments

Northern Arizona community declares “Hands Off” to Trump and Musk By Indivisible Northern AZ FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — More than 2500 Northern Arizona residents had one simple message for President Trump and Elon Musk: keep your hands off the programs that middle class families rely on. They gathered in Flagstaff Saturday (April 5, 2025) to protest against the administration’s overreach. Local co-sponsors were: 50501, AZ LD7 Democrats, Arizona List, AZPAC, AZ Students Association, Catch Fire, Coconino County Democratic Party, Indivisible Northern Arizona, and Women’s March Flagstaff. Sherrie Smith said, “The Trump regime is killing our democracy. We have to be vocal and visible in our disapproval. We must stand up for those he is trampling, disappearing and cheating. I will continue to engage in protest.”

HANDS OFF Flagstaff! — Largest protest in city’s history jam downtown Flagstaff City Hall

By MosaicNAZ April 6, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — Protesters (estimated between 2,000 and 2,500) flooded the zone in downtown Flagstaff for the "HANDS OFF! Flagstaff AZ Fights Back!" rally, part of a national day of protest held on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The Arizona Daily Sun and KNAU put the estimated crowd at 2,500 people, who surrounding City Hall from the corner of Humphrey Street and Aspen Avenue south to Route 66 and west to Milton Road. The crowd size exceeded the 2,000-person Jan. 21, 2017 "March For Love" protest during the first Trump administration. A small overflow crowd could be seen across the street from City Hall, with others protesting from the traffic islands at the Santa Fe Avenue and Milton Road exits. Carrying a variety of signs reflecting the organizer's multi-issue event, protesters took aim at everything from Hands Off Medicaid to Medicare, Social Security, Our Jobs, Our Wallets, Our Books, Fair Elections, Personal Data, Public Lands, Veteran Services, Cancer Research, NATO, Consumer Protections, Clean Air, Schools, Libraries, Free Speech, LGBTQ+ Rights, Immigrants, Courts and other issues.

Hands Off Flagstaff! protest — Signs of the Time

By MosaicNAZ April 6, 2025Democracy, Events, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — There were no shortages of signs during the "HANDS OFF! Flagstaff AZ Fights Back!" rally on Saturday, April 5, 2025. With an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 protesters, here are just a few of the creative, handmade or professionally designed protest signs.

Coconino County Democratic Party to take part in Nationwide Protest rally at Flagstaff City Hall on April 19

By MosaicNAZ April 1, 2025Democracy, Education, Events, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Democratic Party has announced a National Day of Protest rally will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Flagstaff City Hall. Bring your kazoos and tambourines, drums and friends, creative signs and FRIENDS! About this event The calendar date is meaningful. The American Revolutionary War began on April 19, 1775 with the “shot heard ’round the world” in Massachusetts. The date is also important for another reason. The current administration has been threatening to use the Insurrection Act of 1807 to declare martial law to shut down dissent and protest nationwide. Unconfirmed reports say they might announce it on April 20. Know this; we will not cede power to the administration that they do not have.

Indivisible Northern Arizona to join national May Day Protest in Flagstaff on May 1

By MosaicNAZ April 1, 2025Democracy, Education, Events, localNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — As part of a national effort, Indivisible Northern Arizona will hold its May Day Protest from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 1 at the Flagstaff City Hall, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. The protest is organized by Indivisible Northern AZ, and co-sponsored by AZ LD7 Democrats, Arizona List, AZ Students Association, Catch Fire, Coconino County Democratic Party, FLAGPAC, and Women’s March Flagstaff. An estimated 26 other May Day demonstrations are planned for throughout Arizona. See information on other planned protests locally, Arizona and nationwide: • Great Circle Media (KAFF News) — May Day protest scheduled for tomorrow (May 1) at City Hall

United Left Coalition Student Club at NAU to hold May Day Rally and Panel on May 1

By MosaicNAZ April 1, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Education, Events, local, news

FLAGSTAFF — The United Left Coalition NAU student club is hosting a series of May Day events from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Organizers say, “join us in a community gathering to acknowledge and celebrate working class solidarity and the history of Mayday, and to protest the growing rise in fascism.” The day will begin with poster making, followed by a march to Flagstaff City Hall for a protest rally. At 6:15 pm, there will be a panel of speakers that is open to the public.

May Day at the Museum of Contemporary Art Flagstaff on May 1

By MosaicNAZ April 1, 2025Democracy, Education, Events, local, news

A celebration of workers and the labor movement is being held at MOCAF (Museum of Contemporary Art Flagstaff at 555 Blackbird Roost, Flagstaff). Organizers say, “Join us for May Day at MOCAF! Thursday, May 1 | 4–8 PM 555 Blackbird Roost Flagstaff, AZ Celebrate the rich history of the labor movement through art, music, food, and community. Learn how to support Flagstaff’s local labor unions and get involved. We’ll have union tabling, performances and hands-on activities like picket sign + zine making for all ages.

More than 300 people take part in Mexican Consulate’s ‘Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff’ on March 29 at CCC

By MosaicNAZ April 1, 2025Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — With 200 people pre-registered, and at least another 100 dropping in seeking immigration services, the Mexican Consulate's “Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff” proved to be an overwhelming success at Coconino Community College on March 29. Those attending the event were able to sign up to receive information on Mexican Electronic Passports (Pasaporte electrónico), Consular Registration (Matríconsular), Voter Credentials (Credencial ed elector) and Birth Certificates (Actas de nacimiento). The event was organized locally by Alejandra Vasquez, the City of Flagstaff and the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association. Officials from Mexico addressing the audience included representations from the Consulado General de México en Phoenix (Deputy Consul General of Mexico in Phoenix, Armando Manuel Esparza Miranda) and representatives from the Mexican state of Sonora (Gerardo Valenzuela Buelna).

HANDS OFF! Flagstaff AZ Fights Back! protest to be held at Flagstaff City Hall on April 5

By MosaicNAZ April 1, 2025UncategorizedNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — Indivisible Northern Arizona has announced that a HANDS OFF! Flagstaff AZ Fights Back! protest will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the Flagstaff City Hall. Other HANDS OFF! events are planned for that same day in Sedona, Prescott, Payson, Show Low and elsewhere in Arizona and nationwide. Organizers tout the event as HANDS OFF! — Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, Our Jobs, Our Wallets, Our Books, Fair Elections, Personal Data, Public Lands, Veteran Services, Cancer Research, NATO, Consumer Protections, Clean Air, Schools, Libraries, Free Speech, LGBTQ+ Rights, Immigrants, Courts, More Indivisible reported: "Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. FLAGSTAFF AZ is fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.

LULAC files historic lawsuit to defend voting rights from executive overreach threatening America’s Democracy

By MosaicNAZ March 31, 2025local, newsNo Comments

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) announced the filing of a federal lawsuit Monday challenging an executive order issued by President Donald Trump that seeks to impose sweeping and unlawful changes to the administration of U.S. elections. The lawsuit defends the right to vote for all American citizens. It states the executive order strips away long-standing protections for fair and free elections. The executive order mandates proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and limits mail-in voting with unrealistic deadlines. It directs federal agencies to police state voter rolls that threaten to disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, including veterans, students, seniors, and Latino citizens. More than 21 million Americans cannot access the additional documents required to register to vote under the purported rules of this executive order. "LULAC is taking this legal action not to oppose any individual or party but to uphold the sacred principles that define our democracy," said LULAC National President and Chairman Roman Palomares. "The right to vote is not a partisan issue. It is the foundation of our republic and must be protected against any attempt—no matter how powerful the source—that seeks to undermine it."

Students share their culture, talents during opening of NAU Ethnic Studies Program’s ‘Wings of Change: Our Narratives Reclaimed’ art exhibit

By MosaicNAZ March 28, 2025Diversity, Events, local, Native American, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — From an enchanting scene featuring a colorful butterfly, nopales, roses and seeds soaring to the heavens, to an image stating “Education is NOT a Crime — Making Our Ancestors Proud,” students from throughout the region displayed their heartfelt images in an exhibit of more than 30 murals and mix-media projects during the annual “Wings of Change: Our Narratives Reclaimed” exhibit presented by the NAU Ethnic Studies Program. The exhibit opened March 26 at NAU’s School of Behavioral Science West Building, Suite 100 (Building 70) in the south campus. Featuring the artwork by NAU Ethnic Studies 160 and 100 classes, Ponderosa High School, Leupp Public Schools and T-schools, the exhibit touches on a variety of cultures including African-America, Asian, European, Jewish, Mexican-American/Hispanic, Muslim and Native American indigenous peoples. Themes feature images ranging from United Farm Workers of America protest murals, to those touching on Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead and a Hopi Kachina Soyoko.

Coalition of groups gather at Flagstaff City Hall on March 24 to protest Rep. Eli Crane

By MosaicNAZ March 28, 2025Democracy, Events, local, newsNo Comments

Also see Arizona Daily Sun: 'Where's Eli?' Flagstaff citizens call out Congressman Crane for lack of engagement with community FLAGSTAFF — Hundreds of individuals from a variety of groups gathered in front of the Flagstaff City Hall to protest against Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona on Monday, March 24. The groups, and some Republican constituents, have criticized Crane for refusing to hold open town halls, resulting in a growing number protests including an event in Cottonwood on March 19. The Arizona Daily Sun reported that more than 300 took part in the protest in front of the Flagstaff City Hall. Crane’s office reported that its staff met with Pastor Randall Miller of Northland Baptist Church and students from Northland Preparatory Academy in Flagstaff on Monday, posting a photo of the meeting on Facebook, which included comments by individuals asking Crane to meet with the public. Some of the groups supporting the protest at the Flagstaff City Hall include Arizona Progressive Action Committee, Arizona Students Association, Coconino Democrats, 50501 and Indivisible Northern Arizona.

Channeling the spirit of César E. Chávez, community leaders provide passionate response to our times at annual community breakfast

By MosaicNAZ March 28, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — With a mixture of fiery speeches, presentations featuring the importance of telling everyone’s stories and a commitment to refusing to be erased from the history books (video clip*), the 7th annual Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council’s (CHAC) César E. Chávez Community Breakfast took on a more feisty tone this year. The event, held at the American Legion Post 3, included an opening presentation of the importance of remember the community’s history presented by Dr. Pedro A. Cuevas, assistant teaching professor at the Dept. of Ethnic Studies at Northern Arizona University.

Culture Connection AZ presents ‘Disappeared: Portraits of Absence, Songs of Resistence’ — A powerful evening of music, art and remembrance at the Flagstaff Historic Ice House on April 4

By MosaicNAZ March 25, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — Culture Connection AZ invites the community to Disappeared: Portraits of Absence, Songs of Resistance, an evening of powerful music and art dedicated to honoring the victims of forced disappearance and the global movements seeking justice. This interdisciplinary event will take place during the First Friday ArtWalk on April 4th at the Historic Ice House on Birch Ave and will feature an exhibition, live performances, and a space for community reflection and solidarity. Through music, photography, poetry, and historical storytelling, Disappeared will illuminate the human cost of these crimes while celebrating the resilience of those who refuse to let these stories be forgotten.

The NAU Diversity’s Commissions’ Film Festival, free, to be held on April 7

By MosaicNAZ March 25, 2025Education, local, newsNo Comments

The films will include both documentary and narrative and will celebrate personal stories but also raise important issues around building inclusive communities. Following the films, a panel composed of the VP of Inclusive Excellence, the Co-Chairs of the Diversity Commissions and the president of Club ADA will take questions from the audience. This event is sponsored by Club ADA. Free and open to everyone!

Democracy Focus — The week ahead

By MosaicNAZ March 17, 2025Democracy, Immigration, newsNo Comments

Well, that was a busy weekend and there are plenty of challenges ahead for Democracy. The fallout continues over the decision by Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer and 9 Senate Dems to vote yes for the Republican's Continuing Resolution, thereby avoiding a government shutdown. Only one Democrat in the House voted yes for the CR, with most Senate Democrats voting against the resolution.