| INDIGENOUS COMMISSION VIRTUAL TEAMS MEETING 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE WEDNESDAY,12:00 P.M., SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 |
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Rose Toehe at 12:06 PM, once quorum was obtained. Co-chairs were not present at the time; however, Co-chair Phillips joined at 12:25 PM.
The meeting was called to order by Rose Toehe at 12:06 PM, once quorum was obtained. Co-chairs were not present at the time; however, Co-chair Phillips joined at 12:25 PM.
2.
Roll Call
Others Present: Rose Toehe, Staff Liaison; Jenna Ortega, Sustainability staff member
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| Diana Cudeii, Ex-Officio; Excused Absence Meg Kabotie Adakai, Ex-Officio; Excused Absence Vacant Seat, Ex-Officio Cora M. Phillips, Co-Chair; Present, joined at 12:25 PM Joe. W. Washington, Co-Chair; Excused Absence Darrell Marks; Present Fawn Toya;Present Kiara Weathersby; Excused Absence Shawna Whitehat; Present Jonathan Yellowhair; Present |
Others Present: Rose Toehe, Staff Liaison; Jenna Ortega, Sustainability staff member
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. (Five minutes maximum per speaker)
None.
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. (Five minutes maximum per speaker)
None.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of Minutes for June 1, 2022
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments. Minutes are scheduled to be sent on 9/6/22.
Commissioner Toya motioned to approve the Minutes as is. Commissioner Yellowhair seconded. It passed unanimously.
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments. Minutes are scheduled to be sent on 9/6/22.
Commissioner Toya motioned to approve the Minutes as is. Commissioner Yellowhair seconded. It passed unanimously.
B.
Approval of Minutes for August 3, 2022
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments. Minutes are scheduled to be sent on 9/6/22.
Commissioner Toya motioned to approve the Minutes as is. Commissioner Yellowhair seconded. It passed unanimously.
Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments. Minutes are scheduled to be sent on 9/6/22.
Commissioner Toya motioned to approve the Minutes as is. Commissioner Yellowhair seconded. It passed unanimously.
5.
DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE VOTE
A.
Indigenous Peoples Day
Staff Liaison Rose Toehe is requesting assistance in planning Indigenous People Day, Monday, October 10th. The discussion today will entail recommendation of speakers and their contact information. It will also include providing food for those attending an in-person luncheon speaker and a performance cultural share.
Ms. Toehe explained the planning process for Indigenous Peoples Day (IPD) up to this point and this year will need further involvement from the Commission. There are time constraints for Ms. Toehe in the coming weeks, such as attending a conference in Canada and another conference in October just before IPD. The Commission was given a look at last year's flyer to provide an idea on planning. Thereafter, Ms.Toehe provided an example of what the day could look like in terms of timeframes and to keep a short simple agenda. If the timeframe looks comfortable for everyone with the event starting at possibly 9:00 AM and ending around 2:00 PM, the planning can begin. The request was to get ideas on whom the speakers would be. It would be virtual and in-person event.
Feedback included some agreement from Commissioners. Commissioner Toya recommended that she would be available to work on the food menu and believed it was important for this gathering. Some ideas for sessions included: New Life, New Growth; Climate Change and Action; Youth focused on intentional education; Helping to present a platform; Renewal of life and sense of perseverance; Also some themes were discussed and the youth focused event was supported. If Commissioners would like to provide potential presenters, please send contact information to Ms. Toehe. Some dance groups to will be contacted to provide cultural shares.
Staff Liaison Rose Toehe is requesting assistance in planning Indigenous People Day, Monday, October 10th. The discussion today will entail recommendation of speakers and their contact information. It will also include providing food for those attending an in-person luncheon speaker and a performance cultural share.
Ms. Toehe explained the planning process for Indigenous Peoples Day (IPD) up to this point and this year will need further involvement from the Commission. There are time constraints for Ms. Toehe in the coming weeks, such as attending a conference in Canada and another conference in October just before IPD. The Commission was given a look at last year's flyer to provide an idea on planning. Thereafter, Ms.Toehe provided an example of what the day could look like in terms of timeframes and to keep a short simple agenda. If the timeframe looks comfortable for everyone with the event starting at possibly 9:00 AM and ending around 2:00 PM, the planning can begin. The request was to get ideas on whom the speakers would be. It would be virtual and in-person event.
Feedback included some agreement from Commissioners. Commissioner Toya recommended that she would be available to work on the food menu and believed it was important for this gathering. Some ideas for sessions included: New Life, New Growth; Climate Change and Action; Youth focused on intentional education; Helping to present a platform; Renewal of life and sense of perseverance; Also some themes were discussed and the youth focused event was supported. If Commissioners would like to provide potential presenters, please send contact information to Ms. Toehe. Some dance groups to will be contacted to provide cultural shares.
6.
GENERAL BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE VOTE
A.
Change meeting date for October
Staff Liaison Rose Toehe will not be available on October 5, 2022. Ms. Toehe proposes to move October meeting to October 12, 12:00pm. There will be one item on the agenda at that time, The Thorpe Park Annex Parcel.
Ms. Toehe explained that she will be on travel attending a conference during the first week of October, so she will not be available for the October 5th meeting. The choice would be to move the meeting to October 12th, at which time the Thorpe Park Annex Parcel topic be the only item on the agenda. The SDR consultants along with City staff will provide the presentation. The other option will be to keep the October 5th meeting and have another staff member assist in running the meeting.
After a quick discussion, Commissioner Toya motioned to move the Indigenous Commission meeting from October 5, 2022 to October 12, 2022. Co-chair Phillips seconded. It was passed unanimously.
Staff Liaison Rose Toehe will not be available on October 5, 2022. Ms. Toehe proposes to move October meeting to October 12, 12:00pm. There will be one item on the agenda at that time, The Thorpe Park Annex Parcel.
Ms. Toehe explained that she will be on travel attending a conference during the first week of October, so she will not be available for the October 5th meeting. The choice would be to move the meeting to October 12th, at which time the Thorpe Park Annex Parcel topic be the only item on the agenda. The SDR consultants along with City staff will provide the presentation. The other option will be to keep the October 5th meeting and have another staff member assist in running the meeting.
After a quick discussion, Commissioner Toya motioned to move the Indigenous Commission meeting from October 5, 2022 to October 12, 2022. Co-chair Phillips seconded. It was passed unanimously.
7.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
None.
None.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Co-chair Phillips adjourned the meeting at 1:02 PM.
Co-chair Phillips adjourned the meeting at 1:02 PM.