Meeting Canceled Due to Lack of Quorum
| INDIGENOUS COMMISSION THURSDAY MAY 1, 2025 |
VIRTUAL TEAMS MEETING 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 11:00 A.M. |
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1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
Others present:
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| DIANA CUDEII, EX-OFFICIO LINDA CURLEY, EX-OFFICIO DARREN LANCE, CO-CHAIR MARIAH ZAVALA, CO-CHAIR CHERYLEE FRANCIS |
KIMBERLY HOSKIE MOWANA LOMAOMVAYA DARRELL MARKS MARIAN MARSHALL VACANT SEAT; EX-OFFICIO |
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. (Maximum three minutes per individual)
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. (Maximum three minutes per individual)
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes will be on the Indigenous Commission Retreat Agenda scheduled for June 13, 2025.
Minutes will be on the Indigenous Commission Retreat Agenda scheduled for June 13, 2025.
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS (Possible Vote)
A.
Establish Work Groups for Indigenous Peoples Day Event
Commissioners will decide who will serve on the work group to plan the Indigenous Peoples Day event.
Commissioners will decide who will serve on the work group to plan the Indigenous Peoples Day event.
B.
Establish Work Group for Indigenous Code Talkers Celebration
Commissioners will decide who will serve on the work group to plan the Indigenous Code Talkers event.
Commissioners will decide who will serve on the work group to plan the Indigenous Code Talkers event.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Discussion and Planning the Indigenous Code Talkers Celebration
Commissioners will provide input to start planning the celebration. The designated work group will use the recommendations as ideas to formulate next steps. The event usually occurs during the second week in August. A planning schedule will be developed.
Commissioners will provide input to start planning the celebration. The designated work group will use the recommendations as ideas to formulate next steps. The event usually occurs during the second week in August. A planning schedule will be developed.
B.
Discussion and Planning the Indigenous Peoples Day (IPD) Event
Commissioners will provide input for the IPD event. The designated work group will use the recommendations as ideas to formulate next steps. Indigenous Peoples Day is on Monday, October 13, 2025. A meeting schedule will be developed for planning sessions.
Commissioners will provide input for the IPD event. The designated work group will use the recommendations as ideas to formulate next steps. Indigenous Peoples Day is on Monday, October 13, 2025. A meeting schedule will be developed for planning sessions.
C.
Indigenous Commission Retreat, June 13, 2025
Staff liaison Rose Toehe requests information for agenda items that the Commission would like to learn more about.
Staff liaison Rose Toehe requests information for agenda items that the Commission would like to learn more about.
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 , 2025. __________________________________________ Rose Toehe, Indigenous Affairs Administrator |