NOTICE AND AGENDA
| INDIGENOUS COMMISSION THURSDAY JULY 10, 2025 |
VIRTUAL TEAMS MEETING 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 11:00 A.M. |
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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 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 |
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 May 14, 2025 Rescheduled 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.
Possible Collaboration: Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival - Indigenous Voices
A request for a possible collaboration between the Indigenous Commission and the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival (FMFF) which provides Indigenous Voices through film and video. The request was made by Colleen Cooley, FMFF Boardmember and included Montana Gia, Executive Director of the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival.
A request for a possible collaboration between the Indigenous Commission and the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival (FMFF) which provides Indigenous Voices through film and video. The request was made by Colleen Cooley, FMFF Boardmember and included Montana Gia, Executive Director of the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Get To Know Your Neighbor Event, Sept 28, 2025
A discussion on participant contacts to assist with the Cultural/Ethnic Clothing/Regalia segment for this community event.
A discussion on participant contacts to assist with the Cultural/Ethnic Clothing/Regalia segment for this community event.
B.
Update on the Indigenous Community Cultural Center (ICCC)
The Commission will be provided an update on the status of the ICCC after the RSOQ procurement process.
The Commission will be provided an update on the status of the ICCC after the RSOQ procurement process.
C.
Indigenous Code Talkers Celebration (ICTC) Work Group Update
The ICTC work group will update the Indigenous Commission on the current status of the planning process.
The ICTC work group will update the Indigenous Commission on the current status of the planning process.
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 |