NOTICE AND AGENDA
| INDIGENOUS COMMISSION THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 |
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. |
| Councilmember Lori Matthews Diana Cudeii, Ex-Officio Linda Curley, Ex-Officio Sheldon Yazzie, Ex-Officio Mowana Lomaomvaya, Co-Chair Cheylee Francis, Co-Chair |
Kimberly Hoskie Darren Lance Darrell Marks Elizabeth Washburn Vacant Seat |
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 August 6, 2026 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.
Voices Unheard Event
The Commission will discuss and decide the future of “Voices Unheard: Breaking the Silence – a Community Gathering for Prevention, Strength, and Healing." The event is meant to educate Northern Arizona residents on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives crisis and raise awareness of its possible precursors of violence, threats, stalking and harassment.
The Commission will discuss and decide the future of “Voices Unheard: Breaking the Silence – a Community Gathering for Prevention, Strength, and Healing." The event is meant to educate Northern Arizona residents on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives crisis and raise awareness of its possible precursors of violence, threats, stalking and harassment.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
City of Flagstaff Public Safety Ballot Initiative
The Citizen Committee provided their recommendation for a sales tax and bond to Council on May 26th to address public safety needs. City Council approved proposition 404 for a 0.5% (or half a penny for each dollar spent) sales tax to enhance public safety services and proposition 405 for a $40 million general obligation bond for public safety infrastructure and equipment on June 16th. City staff would like to continue communicating with the public about the identified needs to be funded with the sales tax and general obligation bond.
The Citizen Committee provided their recommendation for a sales tax and bond to Council on May 26th to address public safety needs. City Council approved proposition 404 for a 0.5% (or half a penny for each dollar spent) sales tax to enhance public safety services and proposition 405 for a $40 million general obligation bond for public safety infrastructure and equipment on June 16th. City staff would like to continue communicating with the public about the identified needs to be funded with the sales tax and general obligation bond.
B.
Indigenous Peoples Day (IPD) Event Update
The working group's update on the IPD event that is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026.
The working group's update on the IPD event that is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026.
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 , 2026. __________________________________________ Rose Toehe, Indigenous Affairs Administrator |