Protesters crowd downtown Flagstaff as part of nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ rally

By MosaicNAZ June 16, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Education, Events, Immigration, local, news

FLAGSTAFF — With some local media reporting a crowd topping 3,000, Flagstaff residents and Northern Arizona visitors alike turned out in mass for one of the largest rallies in the city in recent memory during the "No Kings Day" mass protest held Saturday, June 14 in front of Flagstaff City Hall. The large crowd came in spite of near mid-summer temperatures approaching 90 degrees, and added personal safety vigilance as a result of deadly political violence earlier in the day in Minnesota. The protest nationwide was organized by the 50501 movement with the local effort hosted by Indivisible Northern AZ. Opponents of the Trump administration crowded the sidewalks from starting at Wheeler Park and Humphreys Street along Route 66 around the curve to Milton Road, filling the grassy area up to the Flagstaff City Hall sign. A sizable crowd of protestors also filled the opposite side of the street up to the Flagstaff Train Depot.

‘No Kings Day’ — Signs of the Time

By MosaicNAZ June 16, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Education, Immigration, local, news

FLAGSTAFF — Protesters displayed a variety of creative signs to show their displeasure with the Trump administration during the the "No Kings Day" rally Flagstaff on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Be warned, mature / offensive language displayed on some of these signs lower down in the posting.

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) news updates for May 2025

By MosaicNAZ May 30, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Education, local, news

Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari Demand Answers from DHS and ICE After Arrests at Phoenix Immigration Court *** Kelly, Stanton, Gallego, Ansari Urge HHS and DOJ to Streamline Domestic Violence Victim Services Funding *** Kelly, Gallego, Stanton Warn of Devastating Impact of House Republican Plan to Slash Food Assistance, Raise Costs for Arizona Families *** MORE ***

Announcing the LULAC Legal Defense Fund – A New Chapter in Latino Civil Rights

By MosaicNAZ May 19, 2025Diversity, Education, local, news

(On May 16), we proudly announce the launch of the LULAC Legal Defense Fund, a new beacon of hope in the fight for Latino civil rights. For 96 years, LULAC has led the charge for our community – from classrooms to courtrooms – and this historic initiative marks the dawn of an exciting new era. The LULAC Legal Defense Fund is our answer to the urgent challenges of today, a bold step that builds on nearly a century of activism and legal victories. With new threats to Latino civil rights emerging, we are doubling down on LULAC’s founding mission: to protect the rights of Latinofamilies across the nation.

Native Health May 2025 Newsletter

By MosaicNAZ May 8, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, local, Native American, news

Happy May and Mother's Day! We have been busy in the community. April brought a lot of community events, cultural classes, Traditional Garden programs, a visit from Health and Human Secretary Kennedy, our Grand Opening Community Celebration at our new clinic at NHW Community Health Center, and much, much more! Be sure to check out the celebration photos at the bottom of the newsletter. 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.

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) news updates for week of May 5, 2025

By MosaicNAZ May 8, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Education, local, news

Gallego, Arizona Lawmakers Demand Trump Administration Reverse Cuts to the Phoenix VA ... Gallego, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Home Appraisal Process ... Gallego Statement on Secretary Collins’ SVAC Appearance ... Senator Gallego Talks Trade Policies, Global Energy Challenges at McCain Institute Sedona Forum ...

‘DISAPPEARED: PORTRAITS OF ABSENCE’ exhibit offered haunting images of missing lives at Culture Connect AZ in Flagstaff

By MosaicNAZ April 30, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, Immigration, local, news

FLAGSTAFF — As visitors walked into Flagstaff's Historic Ice House and strolled down the hallway they were quickly greeted with beautiful yet heart-rending images that lined the corridor. There were mothers clutching photos of their sons or daughters, young women holding photos of their boyfriends, a brother holding images of his two siblings. All had one thing in common. All those pictured had disappeared. The images were part of the bilingual exhibition "Disappeared: Portraits of Absence, Songs of Resistance," part of an evening of powerful music and art dedicated to honoring the victims of forced disappearance and the global movements seeking justice, held on Friday, April 4, 2025. The images were first displayed at the Coconino Center for the Arts and at the NAU Riles building in 2024. During the reception visitors had a chance to view the images up close, read the information, listened to a variety of music and share their thoughts with others gathered at the event. The exhibit, which focuses on the mothers of “disappeared” people in Mexico, was presented by Culture Connection AZ and the Martin-Springer Institute at NAU.

LULAC Special Edition Newsletter – April 25, 2025

By MosaicNAZ April 26, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Education, Immigration, localNo Comments

Dear LULAC members and allies, It’s been a productive week for LULAC and the communities we serve. I’m proud to share that we scored a major legal victory in our fight to protect voting rights – a federal judge granted our request to halt the President’s “Election Advisory Committee” executive order. This special edition newsletter is dedicated to that win and other key developments impacting our community this week. Thank you for standing with us as we continue to champion the rights

Arizona Office of Indian Education bi-weekly update

By MosaicNAZ April 26, 2025Diversity, Education, local, Native American, newsNo Comments

The Office of Indian Education (OIE) strives to meet the educational and cultural needs of the 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. NEW: To view ongoing updates to this email, please click the "View in browser" link at the top of this email.

Flagstaff residents brave rain, snow to attend U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego’s Veteran Townhall on April 18. With updated related news stories

By MosaicNAZ April 18, 2025Democracy, Education, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — The chance of heavy rain or snow did not deter local residents of the opportunity to ask questions about the impact of recent federal funding cuts on local veterans during the U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego's Veteran Townhall held on Friday, April 18 at the American Legion Mark A. Moore Post 3 in downtown Flagstaff. During the event, which drew upwards of 60 people, local veterans were able to ask what steps are being taken to protect local veterans who have lost their federal jobs or are seeing a reduction of veterans services due to federal program funding cuts. Following the town hall, Gallego addressed a number of questions from local media include KAFF Country, AmigosNAZ and AzFamily. Please see related news: KAFF News — Senator Gallego Addresses Veterans in Downtown Flagstaff KAFF News — Senator Ruben Gallego Visits Local Coffee Shop To Talk About Tariffs SEE MORE PHOTOS, VIDEOS FROM THE TOWN HALL TO COME NEXT WEEK

Capacity crowd turns out for Arizona Attorney General’s Flagstaff Town Hall on April 15. With updated related news stories

By MosaicNAZ April 16, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Education, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — With issues ranging from federal funding cuts to local health care, highway construction, homeless shelters, food services, wildfire and flooding prevention projects to staffing cuts at local universities and national parks — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she wanted to hear it all so she can include the feedback of myriad lawsuits being filed by nearly two dozen state attorneys general against the Trump administration. Coconino County residents provided that information and much more during Mayes's Flagstaff Town Hall held on April 15, 2025, at the Coconino Center for the Arts. With a capacity-stretching standing-room-only crowd approaching 300, local government officials, former government workers, community service providers and others shared a variety of stories on how the administration financial cuts and funding delays have impacted the region. The most heart-wrenching stories came from local residents and veterans who are on the verge of or have lost their government jobs and are forced to fend for themselves as they try to pay for housing, food and medical services, with many saying they will be forced to leave Flagstaff and region to find jobs elsewhere.

Arizona Office of Indian Education bi-weekly update

By MosaicNAZ April 14, 2025Democracy, Education, local, Native American, newsNo Comments

Dear Partners in Education, The Office of Indian Education (OIE) strives to meet the educational and cultural needs of the 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. Sincerely, The Office of Indian Education

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.

‘THE FUTURE IS INDIGENOUS: Messages to the Seventh Generation’ exhibit at Coconino Center for the Arts through June 7

By admin April 12, 2025Diversity, Education, local, newsNo Comments

Contemporary Indigenous Perspectives is a dedicated biennial exhibition for artist voices in the Indigenous community. Curated by Jihan Gearon, THE FUTURE IS INDIGENOUS: Messages to the Seventh Generation (through June 7) includes work by Zefren Anderson, Corey Begay, Averian Chee, Jihan Gearon, Jay Redhouse, Monica Wapaha, and Janet Yazzie. There is no doubt we live in challenging times. The impacts of climate change are being felt by more people than ever before. We are witnessing major challenges to long held frameworks and systems – like colonization, capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy – as well as the backlash to these challenges. Much like Mother Earth, these frameworks have reached their limits. Today’s context calls for abilities, skills, and frameworks that most of us have not been equipped with. Thankfully, they are available and ready for us to pick up.

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.

Indivisible Northern AZ to hold community gathering in Flagstaff on April 21

By admin April 1, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Education, Events, localNo Comments

Please join us at our Community Gathering on Monday, April 21st at 5:30 at the Flagstaff Federated Community Church! We will celebrate the success of the protest movement across the country, and talk about why it’s important and what we see coming next. We’ll discuss the actions you can take in-between protests. We will revisit some key elements of the Indivisible Guide, which lays out the tactics that underpin the actions we need to take to reclaim our democracy; in other words, Activism 101.

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.