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ATTENTION
IN-PERSON AUDIENCES AT INDIGENOUS COMMISSION MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED
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NOTICE AND AGENDA
INDIGENOUS COMMISSION
 
(Commissioners In-Person Retreat, City Hall)
SUNDAY
JULY 09, 2023
  Public Access on Teams Meeting Link
211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE
             9:00 A.M.
 
1.
Call to Order
 
2.
Roll Call
 
NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means.
 
Diana Cudeii, Ex-Officio
Vacant Seat, Ex-Officio
Vacant Seat, E-Officio
Fawn Toya, Co-Chair
Joe. W. Washington, Co-Chair 
Darrell Marks
Darren Lance
Shawna Whitehat
Jonathan Yellowhair
Mariah Zavala

Others Present:
 
A.
Land   Acknowledgment

The Flagstaff City Council humbly acknowledges the ancestral homelands of this area's Indigenous nations and original stewards. These lands, still inhabited by Native descendants, border mountains sacred to Indigenous peoples. We honor them, their legacies, their traditions, and their continued contributions. We celebrate their past, present, and future generations who will forever know this place as home.
 
3.
Public Comment

At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard. (Five minutes maximum per person)
 
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
A.
Approval of Minutes for Regular Meetings of March 1, 2023, April 5, 2023, and May 3, 2023.
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
 
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS/POSSIBLE VOTE
 
A.
Update on Work Plan Based On Recommendations to City Council

Staff Liaison Rose Toehe will go over the Work Plan and provide updates both internally and externally. The work accomplished and work in progress based on the Recommendations. This overview may provide some projected goals on the work of the Commission, as well as collaboration efforts with partners.
 
B.
Indigenous Community Cultural Center

Flagstaff City Council has approved a final concept for the Thorpe Park Annex Parcel. What are next steps for the Commission? Discussion and possible goals. 
 
C.
Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) Flag

Commissioner Lance will provide an update on the current status of the NAHM flag design. The sample design from a prior meeting to be used as basis for another/additional version for the Commission to consider and adopt for NAHM. This project is scheduled to be completed by August 2023.
 
D.
Indigenous Commission Informal Workgroups

A recommendation for consistent informal workgroups within the Commission. Based on projected goals, volunteers are needed to work on these projects. Input and commitment discussion is highly encouraged.
 
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
 
A.
Law Enforcement and Judicial System

One of the Recommendations to City Council includes Public Safety which includes the Criminal Justice. This will be an update to some of the developments in the last few years. Topics on involvement through CJCC, CARE Mobile Unit, CATs, etc., and various assessments that have been completed by community organizations.
 
B.
Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability

Updates on topics including: 7/3/23 adoption of Resolution No. 2023-42 (Amending the Procurement Code Manual, Articles 1 through 7); Sacred Elements and involvement in regard to stewardship, research, community outreach; Update on the Peaks and restoration of the Öo'mawki name. Indigenous youth group's mission going forward. Discussion to include how the Commissioners can be involved or support.
 
7.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
 
8.
ADJOURNMENT
 
 
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE

The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted at Flagstaff City Hall on                      , at                a.m./p.m. This notice has been posted on the City's website and can be downloaded at www.flagstaff.az.gov.

Dated this               day of                                       , 2023.



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Rose Toehe, Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives