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Approved minutes

- Approval of minutes: Motion to approve the special meeting minutes of March 19, 2025. First motion by Commissioner Mariah Zavala; second by Commissioner Mala. The motion carried with all present voting \"aye.\"

- Approval of minutes: Motion to approve the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes. First motion by Commissioner Carol Marks; second by Commissioner Gonzales. The motion carried with all present voting \"aye.\"

Meeting schedule change

- The commission agreed to move the regular July meeting originally set for July 3, 2025 to July 10, 2025. Staff noted the July 3 date conflicted with holiday observances and that the staff liaison would not be available; commissioners agreed to the reschedule and staff will circulate the updated calendar.

Notes

The minutes approvals were voice votes with favor recorded as unanimous among those present; individual “aye” responses were called during the meeting. No substantive policy changes were recorded in those approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Flagstaff Indigenous Commission Retreat - June 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved minutes for two previous meetings and agreed to reschedule the July 3 regular meeting to July 10.","taxTitle","Flagstaff City, Coconino County, Arizona","taxId",4650,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194263,"Commission hears update on Indigenous Community Cultural Center, discusses outreach, MMIW prevention and a community powwow",468,11535000,12003000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864586-0e1179960dc6bc26fb09f64a64fac133&start=11535&end=12003","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864586-0e1179960dc6bc26fb09f64a64fac133/thumbnail_11535000.jpg","/articles/6194263/Flagstaff-City/Coconino-County/Arizona/Commission-hears-update-on-Indigenous-Community-Cultural-Center-discusses-outreach-MMIW-prevention-and-a-community-powwow","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194263-5730897f2a82c33f05eb2ccaee022a86/orig.mp4?Expires=1774780423&Signature=MGpRNnAUCWxzR2xbkNK55WM4DTJFuHEAkXeZT3-Yh7R8h0tmWAs7xYVrOsLErQ5DeMbyBJLWR5R9eh53vzl-rHlt5nP05Zzs5KjOV38Vs61mm6xPQQ3Idvv39LJTuyVA1iH~OaFqg3E4iFGJD9r6gBITrC9Lpd-rkzaPbMgUOcnbN1H7UE4EPXkMRqbYEz3-TsyROLeYaPPCTokqS-mvmfD7-ZJthZnXv8lVuNYk6mCRx27D7puF9HHjurRpfpIxl6iEZHsDA7MR5Scyxl-5NreHHqnIp3Jjkaq6fbjn80F7L6fzbFMzyUsZoamYgvBJGDyLWvk9ZjrXxAjwRuNYoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff updated the Flagstaff Indigenous Commission on the Indigenous Community Cultural Center (ICCC) planning process and invited commissioners to a community visioning event. Commissioners also discussed a series of suggested future priorities, including outreach to explain the commission’s role, prevention-focused programming around missing and murdered Indigenous relatives, and reestablishing a city-supported community powwow.

ICCC update and public visioning

City staff said the city issued a request for statements of qualifications (RSOQ) for Indigenous nonprofit partners to help run programming at the Old Public Works Building (an historic firehouse on Tahoe Street). Staff said legal and refurbishment questions slowed the earlier process but that staff were now ready to move forward. An outdoor and youth-focused public visioning and community engagement event was scheduled for Saturday (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) to gather public input and produce design ideas youth can draw for the building’s future.

Why it matters: the ICCC is intended as a long-term space for Indigenous cultural programming, education and community services. Staff signaled that building refurbishment and a future operating agreement will require a partner and funding plan; parks and procurement staff are involved.

Prevention, outreach, and a city powwow

Commissioners raised several topics for future work:

- Missing and murdered Indigenous relatives: commissioners discussed planning a prevention-and-awareness forum (not a memorial) focused on early interventions, reporting pathways, victim services and jurisdictional complexities. The goal is to map local options and create clearer, public-facing guidance about who to contact and what protections or services exist.

- Outreach and visibility: commissioners proposed more regular public-facing communications (a “meet your commissioners” outreach, information tables at community events, and improved coordination with community groups) to let residents know the commission’s advisory role and how to bring concerns forward.

- Community powwow: commissioners asked staff to pursue a renewed, city-supported community powwow (previously held around city celebrations). The commission requested that staff include powwow funding and logistics in the city budget conversations; staff reported the budget office had preliminarily approved a budget request that will go to City Council for final approval.

Ending

Staff and commissioners agreed to share a calendar of upcoming events and to coordinate a small working group that will develop a scope for prevention-focused programming, an outreach plan and steps for powwow budgeting.","Staff updated the commission on the Indigenous Community Cultural Center RFP/RFSQ process and a public visioning event; commissioners discussed future priorities including outreach, missing and murdered Indigenous women (prevention-focused programming) and reviving a city-supported community powwow.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194269,"Commission supports exploring expanded City land acknowledgement to include water, air and fire",480,7099000,7579000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864586-0e1179960dc6bc26fb09f64a64fac133&start=7099&end=7579","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864586-0e1179960dc6bc26fb09f64a64fac133/thumbnail_7099000.jpg","/articles/6194269/Flagstaff-City/Coconino-County/Arizona/Commission-supports-exploring-expanded-City-land-acknowledgement-to-include-water-air-and-fire","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194269-90e6d892eb2f6ee251ab0b83ec75661d/orig.mp4?Expires=1774780423&Signature=VOuQNANUlbk-BZALdh0Wy4f-QQGhhRp3AzB6rHXIeP9F1t~NASyCxSFvX6DFrotG1K5BuTCsmjq2ieXgfBoKt6qFMhJjWQTe0Vecqx4FNbn2snejxtOARO-gYOOx1bpjvNkByQikYNj4aJt5BULwFigj8b0-gp3lI8JLmOjbUlv-SDu9f2qt5IdbQ1NiBc5q7E9ImWLKz8tzzTvHkhnZStKssMJpbUUjQC0J5zJ~i3kAtNA4RGf59hntrpwWgrcziywiK2ubJe1CwKEkkm~XxoHz-s-OaPYW6oEAD7rPy1-xenZ6ojDRTVxx9C6nfvbAVC49rgQnYGDLhYKhDG45Wg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and commissioners opened a planning discussion on June 13 about expanding the City of Flagstaff’s standard land acknowledgement to include additional elements — water, air and fire — and to broaden the statement’s language beyond a territorial acknowledgement.

The city sustainability office raised the topic after staff attending a conference encountered a water acknowledgment and recommended Flagstaff consider language that recognizes elemental relationships (land/earth, water, air and fire) and the shared responsibilities those elements imply.

Why it matters: expanding the land acknowledgement is an administrative and symbolic action that could appear on more city materials and at public meetings. Commissioners discussed the value of including elements that Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members use to convey stewardship and interdependence.

What commissioners agreed

- Scope and process: staff proposed a cross-commission working group (including sustainability, water, Indigenous Commission and others) to craft draft language. The work will include interviews with cultural holders; it will not replace tribal government-to-government protocols.

- Participation: the commission supported appointing one or two volunteer commissioners to the multi-commission working group; volunteers will rotate so no single commissioner is required to attend every meeting.

- Timeline and next steps: staff will convene an initial drafting group with representatives from the named commissions and return to this commission with draft language for review; community input and cultural consultation will be part of the drafting process.

Ending

Commissioners expressed broad support for a careful, consultative approach and asked that staff share timelines, invited-commission representation and opportunities for cultural review before any draft goes to City Council.","Commissioners agreed to participate in a cross-commission working group to explore expanding the City of Flagstaff’s land acknowledgement language to explicitly reference water, air and fire alongside the land, and to nominate volunteers to join initial discussions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194274,"NAU professor asks Indigenous Commission to advise student projects on accessibility and representation",1107,4955000,6062000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864586-0e1179960dc6bc26fb09f64a64fac133&start=4955&end=6062","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864586-0e1179960dc6bc26fb09f64a64fac133/thumbnail_4955000.jpg","/articles/6194274/Flagstaff-City/Coconino-County/Arizona/NAU-professor-asks-Indigenous-Commission-to-advise-student-projects-on-accessibility-and-representation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194274-74eeb583d88dd5f946ab1e0e34406131/orig.mp4?Expires=1774780423&Signature=bnAFSLjdr-hTL3XfBuUF~39Hhpbt1vgM9xIsi0jaRzB19NpOAvpris2Z-C82YHLvnV15xVE9h0AybKKVQnxfGWv33y-lBYzc~g9-kBKdd57K7ksIqjPnIwoB7aGwssGjqdMeRpCvihqOqB~iozPNFARokCwyRcpvNUC312FxgLUjtxl6MMrAe~DnIdn2jlnF~3P052ox~vpPRglRdiFntop1YfaHGSGZBqI5zareuEA1APlZqsvnmB-NxTvgYODjYmhpDyy2xRf3PRckm5G-FSA1L6TDAwKiHR8wZzCSTDnGx8mXimX-4in1olPWJH9iYBuVT0uSVa-61z-b23IrTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Taylor Thompson, an English professor at Northern Arizona University, presented the university’s \"Rhetoric of Space\" curriculum and asked the Flagstaff Indigenous Commission to consider serving as a community partner for student projects in spring 2026.

Thompson described a two-semester sequence: in fall students research representation and accessibility issues on the NAU campus; in spring the work expands to the Flagstaff community with students conducting field observations, stakeholder analysis and proposals. \"My goal is for them to become more connected to the university around them,\" Thompson said, explaining that students will develop proposals that include cost estimates, stakeholder maps and public-facing deliverables.

Why it matters: Thompson’s class is a required composition course (ENGL 105) with many first-year students. Commission engagement could give students real-world review, point them to city processes, and help proposals move from classroom projects to community-supported pilots.

Course and partnership details

- Scope: three sections, about 60 students total; fall work focused on the NAU campus, spring work to include Flagstaff and surrounding county.

- Timeline: January–February (course budgeting and foundations), March (student analyses), April–May (student proposals and public presentations). Thompson asked commission members to be available between March and May as guest speakers or for brief consultations on student proposals.

- Funding and outputs: Thompson has a small grant (a Lovett grant) of roughly $1,500 to support end-of-year events and small project seed costs; students’ deliverables could include digital maps, signage proposals, short videos or murals.

- Commission role suggested: Thompson said the commission could (a) provide brief email Q&A or short meetings for student groups whose projects touch Indigenous representation or access; (b) invite student presentations to a commission meeting; or (c) suggest stakeholders and local grants (for example, beautification funding) students might pursue to implement projects.

Next steps

Thompson will follow up with commission staff to provide specific dates and to share the class schedule and grant details; commissioners suggested that student teams bringing city-relevant proposals appear at a future commission meeting so members and staff can offer guidance or referrals to city departments such as parks, facilities, or the beautification program.

Ending

Commissioners welcomed the classroom-to-community model and asked Thompson to share contact information and precise windows for spring consultations so commission members can volunteer time on a case-by-case basis.","Northern Arizona University professor Taylor Thompson outlined a fall-spring course that will have students research local representation and accessibility issues and asked the commission to be a possible community partner for spring project proposals and presentations.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194277,"Flagstaff Indigenous Commission settles venue, food and program details for Aug. 11 Code Talkers celebration",3153,271000,3424000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864586-0e1179960dc6bc26fb09f64a64fac133&start=271&end=3424","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864586-0e1179960dc6bc26fb09f64a64fac133/thumbnail_271000.jpg","/articles/6194277/Flagstaff-City/Coconino-County/Arizona/Flagstaff-Indigenous-Commission-settles-venue-food-and-program-details-for-Aug-11-Code-Talkers-celebration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194277-2f2413bcdd84e4fe3c6745a87a98f857/orig.mp4?Expires=1774780423&Signature=V2kt-Krs6bSKZQcI3H6-3N0vT2ucWroC8XQlHvPC4TJs4QA1iJThZlh8tL38Q-F4Zc9tsx-wT0U3doZ6lSxlbQWLuQog-Pu6-7miUKSV2XEqiFZa2Ue6NfVWml6PfHOPvrq~he19qwISgDFYRLC91IVaQJ-kiPT2F3fc8WRCpbulE-7meD~GOXTDaddiahOSzbVrfbW6d7QI8wvoCykPC~Ukmw50Wk3zfGK9RMrljvF9DXpK~RkpvXbvrWcaoL4sSUFDuRUu08D-1Vjex8p1PDCWRc-Q-EMJfLUV2rcPn5RzevDwMbHTzYXuF~8uyeIi6V~amo507aL3UtcO2r4h7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Flagstaff Indigenous Commission on June 13 confirmed logistics for its Indigenous Code Talkers celebration set for Monday, Aug. 11, agreeing to hold the event at the Market of Dreams in Sunnyside and to pursue sponsors for catered meals and supplemental sack lunches.

The event planning working group lead, Commissioner Mariah Zavala, told the commission, “We are hoping that in this section with the commissioners here, we can dial in the location of the venue.” The group chose Market of Dreams as the preferred site because of its location, indoor capacity and nearby transit access.

Why it matters: the commission uses the annual Code Talkers program to honor Indigenous veterans and to reach local community members. Finalizing a site, food plan and performers now allows staff and volunteers to secure sponsors, speakers and culturally appropriate presenters before the city’s agenda and publicity deadlines.

Key details and decisions

- Venue: Market of Dreams (Sunnyside). Staff reported a tier-1 rental rate of about $37 per hour and a daily rate shown on the venue list of about $225; staff estimated a total venue cost under $300 for the commission’s needs if the full day is booked. The working group plans to block the site for setup, event and breakdown (setup ~7:45–9:00 a.m., event 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., breakdown 1:00–3:00 p.m.; the day will be held roughly 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.). The venue’s stated seated capacity was roughly 100 (112 seated plus standing room noted); working-group members said the space can possibly accommodate up to about 150 with rearrangement.

- Food and sponsors: the commission agreed to seek sponsors to cover up to 125 breakfasts and 125 lunches, and to request 50 sack lunches from Flag Family Food Center to serve unsheltered relatives who arrive after the catered meals run out. Staff estimated the earlier year’s food budget (~$2,400) and said the 2025 food estimate could be closer to $3,000 depending on sponsor discounts. Commissioner Rose (staff liaison) reported: “I finally talked to Kim yesterday … she quoted me $37 an hour.”

- Vendors, storage and logistics: commissioners noted limited on-site refrigeration (one small fridge reported); the working group will confirm whether the venue’s community kitchen and PA system are available and, if not, will arrange coolers and a PA. The group also discussed using local Indigenous food entrepreneurs and food trucks if needed; the commission prioritized hiring local, Indigenous vendors where feasible.

- Programming and performers: the commission prioritized traditional and youth groups. The working group ranked potential cultural shares and proposed a performance slate that gives priority to traditional Hopi performers this year. A keynote speaker slot of 30–45 minutes will be reserved, with youth and student speakers given shorter slots (10–15 minutes). A deadline of July 14 was set for cultural shares, knowledge holders and speaker confirmations so staff can meet the final agenda deadline (July 21).

- Accessibility and community distribution: the working group discussed a plan for leftover food distribution (partnering with local community assistance teams) and set expectations for restroom, parking and transit access near the Sunnyside site.

Discussion and next steps

Commissioners emphasized local hiring and culturally specific menu sourcing. The working group will: finalize sponsor outreach; confirm venue technical and refrigeration capacity; obtain final quotes from Artisan’s Kitchen, Mayan Winds and local vendors; and circulate a final agenda after July 14. The commission asked staff to post vendor/logo assets for the event flyer and to confirm the Market of Dreams booking.

Ending

Organizers said they will return to the commission with sponsor commitments and finalized vendor contracts before the July 21 agenda deadline so the event can be publicized in July.","The commission confirmed the Market of Dreams as the venue for the Indigenous Code Talkers celebration on Aug. 11, agreed a plan for catered meals and sack lunches for unsheltered relatives, and set deadlines for speaker confirmations and the public agenda.","actionData","errors"]

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