On October 20, 2015, the City Council approved a Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R) to discuss Indigenous Peoples, including:

1. An update on the status of implementation of the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission and City of Flagstaff Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
2. Public engagement with City Council on issues of importance to the Native American Community and consideration of proposals resulting from this process.
3. Designation of an Indigenous People's Day

Shortly after, the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission and City staff made a presentation to Council reporting on the status of the Memorandum of Understanding.

On March 8, 2016 the City Council held a discussion about organizing a series of input sessions to engage Flagstaff’s indigenous community members. Staff was directed to assist the Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff in facilitating a series of listening sessions. Upon conclusion of the outreach, Council would reconvene to identify policies and develop a plan to address the challenges facing Flagstaff’s indigenous community members.
Over the past year, the following listening tours were held:

• Youth and Education (November 16, 2016)
• Homelessness (November 30, 2016)
• Our Elders (February 8, 2017)
• Economic Development (March 1, 2017)
• Police and Criminal Justice (April 5, 2017)
• Environmental Justice (May 3, 2017)

During the listening tours, comments regarding different subjects and topics were received. The Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff will present its findings to Council on October 10, 2017 (Attachment 1). 
 

Goal #8) Improve effectiveness of notification, communication, and engagement with residents, neighborhoods and businesses and about City services, programs, policies, projects and developments