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Our River Stories: The Gila and the Salt with Zarco Guerrero

January 21, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

FREE

Join Zarco for a series of stories that share the vibrant and tragic history of water and the River People, over a 2,000 year period. Beginning with the Toltec trade route that brought agriculture and corn to the Southwest. The history of the O’Odham before and after the expansion west is revealed. We learn about the Yaqui Indians who fled persecution and found refuge in Arizona rebuilding the ancient canal system. A descendant of the first Mormon settlers tells his families’ story of finding an oasis in the desert given to them by God and their determination to tame the mighty Salt River. Our story culminates when an endearing elderly woman shares the hope that there still is to protect our water resources and to right the wrongs committed against the land and its River People.

This program is cohosted by Casa Grande Public Library –  Downtown Branch. This is an in-person event.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

As a sculptor, muralist, storyteller and performance artist Zarco has dedicated his career to creating positive social change through the arts. Born in Arizona, he has been instrumental in the development of Latino Arts statewide. His art has been exhibited in Mexico and throughout the United States. He has received international acclaim, and awards, such as a National Endowment for the Arts Japan Fellowship, a Governor’s Arts Award, a Zony Award, became the Southwest Folklife Alliance Master Artist, and has been awarded grants for artistic projects by The Doris Duke Foundation, Valley Metro and Arizona Community Foundation. Visit www.zarkmask.com.

Details

Date:
January 21, 2022
Time:
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost:
FREE
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Organizer

Casa Grande Public Library-Downtown Branch
Phone
520-421-8710
Email
kfahey@casagrandeaz.gov
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Venue

Casa Grande Public Library
449 N. Dry Lake St.
Casa Grande, AZ 85122 United States
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Phone
(520) 421-8710
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