Education

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

By MosaicNAZ March 25, 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.

CCC to present Matriarch Voices – A Women’s History Month Panel Discussion on March 31

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

Coconino Community College invites you to Matriarch Voices, a panel discussion featuring Indigenous women leaders from across Arizona who have made an impact in their communities. This event offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation about leadership through the lens of Indigenous women.

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!

March 2025 Native Health Newsletter

By MosaicNAZ March 11, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, local, Native American, newsNo Comments

Spring is here and we're busy! March is a beautiful month and there's so much happening in the community. As you know from my monthly letters, we're growing and in need of dedicated community members to help guide our way. If you are interested in being a member of our Board of Directors, please consider applying. There is a monthly time commitment, but you can make a difference in the direction of NATIVE HEALTH. For more information, please contact Cherie.

Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) publishes April newsletter

By MosaicNAZ March 3, 2025Diversity, Education, local, newsNo Comments

The mission of Native Americans for Community Action Inc. is to provide preventive wellness strategies and empower and advocate for Native peoples and others in need, in order to create a healthy community based on Harmony, Respect, and Indigenous Values.

Arizona Office of Indian Education — Bi-weekly Highlights

By MosaicNAZ February 27, 2025Diversity, Education, local, newsNo Comments

Dear Partners in Education,The Office of Indian Education strives to meet the educational and cultural needs of Native American students across Arizona. With bi-weekly highlights, our goal is to provide consistent communication, share valuable resources, and highlight meaningful opportunities that may benefit Indigenous communities, including educators, students, and parents.(Note: if email appears cut-off, please find and click "View entire message" to display all.)

African Diaspora Advisory Council announces 2025 Black History Month Essay Contest

By MosaicNAZ February 20, 2025Diversity, Education, local, newsNo Comments

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County African Diaspora Advisory Council (ADAC) is pleased to announce the annual Black History Month Essay Contest, open to students in Middle School and High School. The 2025 Black History Month Theme is “African Americans and Labor.” This theme highlights the impact of Black people’s work and how it shapes the experiences of Black people and the societies in which they live.

Flagstaff Pride hosting Transgender Cultural Fluency Training on March 1 at the Murdoch Community Center

By MosaicNAZ February 19, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, local, newsNo Comments

MARCH 1 Transgender Cultural Fluency Training Saturday, March 1st, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST In Person Murdoch Community Center, 203 E Brannen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA Flagstaff Pride…

Arizona Office of Indian Education — Bi-weekly Highlights

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

Dear Partners in Education, The Office of Indian Education (OIE) strives to meet the educational and cultural needs of Native American students across Arizona. With bi-weekly highlights, our goal is to provide consistent communication, share valuable resources, and highlight meaningful opportunities that may benefit Indigenous communities, including educators, students, and parents.

NAU Office of Arts and Letters to present ‘What Side are You On? A Tohono O’Odham Life Across Borders on March 18

By MosaicNAZ February 1, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, local, Native AmericanNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — NAU Office of Arts and Letters to present 'What Side are You On? A Tohono O'Odham Life Across Borders at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Liberal Arts Building, Room 120, NAU. Book presentations by authors Michael Steven Wilson and José Antonio Lucero.

Museum of Contemporary Art Flagstaff to host ‘Dreams Without Borders 2.0’ this Friday, Feb. 28

By MosaicNAZ February 1, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, local, newsNo Comments

The "Dreams Without Borders 2.0" art show, panel discussion and fundraiser will help fund the legal services immigrant families need and advocacy for immigrant safety. Donations will help individual people This is a ticketed event, but all are welcome, and free tickets are available upon request—just email us at us@catchfiremovement.org.

Choir Concert as part of ‘The Power of Blood: Mexico’s Casta Paintings’ to be held at NAU’s Ardrey Auditorium on March 2

By MosaicNAZ February 1, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, local, newsNo Comments

A Choir Concert as part of 'The Power of Blood: Mexico's Casta Paintings' to be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2 at NAU's Ardrey Auditorium. The Martin-Springer Institute is hosting Castas exhibit, an unveiling prints of colonial era Casta paintings, presented with music from historical and present-day Mexico and spoken reflections by Institute students and faculty. Musical traditions that will be represented include folkloric with guitar, Spanish Renaissance, Nahuatl Indigenous music, and Mexican barbershop. The exhibit can be seen from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through mid-May at NAU's Riles Buidling, 3rd Floor.

NAU to present ‘Guantanamo Bay Camps: Specters and Futures’ on March 5

By MosaicNAZ February 1, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — Join Professor Diana Coleman for a discussion of the history of the camps in the U.S.-controlled Guantanamo Bay and an exploration of the legal, religious, and ethical issues involved at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at Northern Arizona University's Liberal Arts Building Room 120, 705 S. Beaver St., Flagstaff. Sponsored by the Latin American Studies Program, the Department of Comparative Cultural Studies, and the Martin-Springer Institute. Free and open to the pubic of all ages.

NAU Ethnic Studies Program to present ‘Wings of Change: Our Narratives Reclaimed’ art exhibit with reception on March 26

By MosaicNAZ February 1, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — NAU Ethnic Studies Program will present “Wings of Change: Our Narratives Reclaimed” art exhibit with artist reception from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at SBS West Suite 100. The exhibit will be on view through April 28. Featuring artwork by Ethnic Studies 160 and 100 classes, Ponderosa High School, Leupp Public Schools and T-schools.