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Draft community-character chapter expanded to reflect diverse cultures; committee narrows how to include an Indigenous statement
Summary
Coconino County planners broadened the Diverse Cultures, Community and Character chapter to highlight Indigenous and other cultural histories, historic preservation options and dark-sky and community-hub values.
Coconino County planners presented an expanded Diverse Cultures, Community and Character chapter that increases the chapter's treatment of Indigenous peoples, Hispanic/Latino history, historic preservation mechanisms and community amenities such as dark-sky resources and community hubs.
Staff said the draft draws on contributions from subject-matter reviewers: Margaret Higgins provided material on African American history in the county, Frank Moraga provided text on Hispanic and Latino communities, and county staff used University of Arizona's Native Peoples of Arizona resources to map Indigenous…
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