NOTICE AND AGENDA
| INDIGENOUS COMMISSION THURSDAY JANUARY 8, 2026 |
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 CHERYLEE FRANCIS KIMBERLY HOSKIE DARREN LANCE |
MOWANA LOMAOMVAYA DARRELL MARKS MARIAH ZAVALA VACANT SEAT; VOTING MEMBER 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 August 7, 2025 Minutes
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
B.
Approval of September 4, 2025 Minutes
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.
C.
Approval of October 9, 2025 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.
Update on City Council's Commissioner Appointments. Selection of Co-Chairs for 2026.
Staff liaison Rose Toehe will update the Indigenous Commission (IC) on the appointments of commissioners at the January 6, 2025, City Council meeting. The IC will also vote to select the next co-chairs with an explanation of prior years' format.
Staff liaison Rose Toehe will update the Indigenous Commission (IC) on the appointments of commissioners at the January 6, 2025, City Council meeting. The IC will also vote to select the next co-chairs with an explanation of prior years' format.
B.
Commissioner Volunteers for Event Work Groups
- Community Powwow, possible date/s of April 4–5, 2026 or consideration of other dates.
- Honoring All Code Talkers Celebration, August 2026.
- Indigenous Peoples Day, October 12, 2026.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Initial Discussion and Planning of a Community Powwow.
Discussion to include ideas on powwow name or theme, community feeding (or focus on headstaff), social powwow (open to the public, no fees), venue, recruitment of community volunteers, parade, donations, and other topics as needed. Staff liaison Toehe will be responsible for headstaff contact and agreements. What are the challenges and solutions?
Discussion to include ideas on powwow name or theme, community feeding (or focus on headstaff), social powwow (open to the public, no fees), venue, recruitment of community volunteers, parade, donations, and other topics as needed. Staff liaison Toehe will be responsible for headstaff contact and agreements. What are the challenges and solutions?
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 |