NOTICE AND AGENDA
| INDIGENOUS COMMISSION RETREAT In-Person Meeting FRIDAY JUNE 13, 2025 |
FOR THE PUBLIC, Join Virtually VIRTUAL TEAMS MEETING 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 9:00 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 CHERYLEE FRANCIS DARREN LANCE, CO-CHAIR MARIAH ZAVALA, CO-CHAIR |
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
A.
Approval of March 19, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
B.
Approval of April 03, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS (Possible Vote)
A.
Event Planning Update: Indigenous Code Talkers Celebration
Commissioner Zavala and planning team will provide an overall update on what has occurred and what is still in queue to research and plan.
Commissioner Zavala and planning team will provide an overall update on what has occurred and what is still in queue to research and plan.
B.
SAVE THE DATE Samples
Commissioner Francis will provide samples for the "Save the Date" advertisement. The selected sample will be distributed for Indigenous Code Talkers Celebration.
Commissioner Francis will provide samples for the "Save the Date" advertisement. The selected sample will be distributed for Indigenous Code Talkers Celebration.
C.
Indigenous Commission Meeting on July 03, 2025
Staff Liaison Toehe will not be available on July 03, 2025. Requesting direction from the Commission regarding this meeting.
Staff Liaison Toehe will not be available on July 03, 2025. Requesting direction from the Commission regarding this meeting.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
The Rhetoric of Space - Northern Arizona University
English professor Taylor Thompson will provide a presentation on NAU's Spring 2026 public humanities project. The Rhetoric of Space is where first-year students will research access and representation issues in Flagstaff and develop proposals in collaboration with local civic partners—including a request for potential support and guidance from the Indigenous Commission.
English professor Taylor Thompson will provide a presentation on NAU's Spring 2026 public humanities project. The Rhetoric of Space is where first-year students will research access and representation issues in Flagstaff and develop proposals in collaboration with local civic partners—including a request for potential support and guidance from the Indigenous Commission.
B.
Expand the City of Flagstaff (COF) Land Acknowledgment
A discussion to start the potential to expand the current COF land acknowledgment to other elements that provide life for humanity. Input from Indigenous Commission would be critical.
A discussion to start the potential to expand the current COF land acknowledgment to other elements that provide life for humanity. Input from Indigenous Commission would be critical.
C.
Future Recommendations To Work On
Commission discussion on topics of interest or concerns to work on in the future. Commissioners to commit and lead some of these recommendations.
Commission discussion on topics of interest or concerns to work on in the future. Commissioners to commit and lead some of these recommendations.
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 |