Atascosa Highlands: Social Ecology Along the US-Mexico Border: A Virtual Story-telling Event
The Atascosa Highlands are an area of unmatched biological and cultural diversity, located along a rugged stretch of the US-Mexico border. Over the last three years, ecologist Jack Dash and […]
“Staying Human in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution” with Matthew Goodwin
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION By most accounts, the revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has only just begun. What is the current state of AI and what does it mean for humanity? This […]
“By the Time They Came – African American Men of Arizona” with Akua Duku Anoyke
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION In this presentation, Dr. Anokye, explores the untold stories and accomplishments of African American men in Arizona. Dr. Anokye focuses on identifying the common threads of the African […]
“Arizona Colonists, Pioneers, and Immigrants: A multicultural history” with Jim Turner
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Arizona’s history is much more than Hollywood’s Wild West stereotypes of cowboys, lawmen, and outlaws. In addition to miners, merchants, and ranchers, the area attracted faith-based farmers, health […]
“The Colorado River and its Wonders: A Study in Water Use and Conservation” with Jim Turner
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION The Colorado River is a critical source of the West’s water supply, supporting 40 million people, nearly 6 million acres of agriculture, and tribes across seven states and […]
“Take a Hike! Explore, Enhance, and Experience Your Understanding of Arizona” with Rodo Sofranac
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION There are only eleven designated national scenic trails in the United States. Our Grand Canyon State has one of them—the Arizona National Scenic Trail! In this discussion, participants […]
Climate Conversations with Naomi Ortiz
Description: Join us for a conversation and experience with Naomi Ortiz, author of Rituals for Climate Change: A Crip Struggle for Ecojustice and Sustaining Spirit: Self-Care for Social Justice. Arizona […]
“The Selling of the Grand Canyon: the Santa Fe, Harvey Company and the El Tovar” with John Mack
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION This presentation discusses the significance of the American Southwest in the early 20th century when national attention shifted to the canyons and deserts of the American Southwest. Although […]
“Jerome – Too Stubborn to Die – How the Town Survived Numerous “Near-Death” Experiences ” with Jay Mark
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Numerous fires, landslides, floods, labor strikes, polluted air, epidemics, Depression, recessions, financial collapse, one adversity after another. Any one of these might spell the end of a lesser […]
Blue Corn Festival
Join us for the vibrant Blue Corn Festival at Arizona Humanities cohosted by NDN GIRLS BOOK CLUB where culture, community, and creativity come together in a celebration of food, art, […]
“LGBT+: A History in Arizona” with Marshall Shore
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Arizona’s history of the LGBT+ community begins long before Arizona was a state with the Native American belief of two-spirits and continues through to the seismic shift of […]