Chef and Cultural Anthropologist Amber Sampson brings you on a journey of taste around Arizona's heritage food history. Sampson will expand on Arizona's Ark of Taste, a living catalog of […]

How do we know this land beneath our feet, wheels, or prosthesis? How can we locate and listen to nature in cityscape as well as in the wild? There is a dicho, “¿Y dónde está tu ombligo?” A saying literally translated as, “Where is your bellybutton?” But the dicho means, “Where are you centered or […]

Stories of Diné food traditions, both before and after first contact, reveal deep connections between sustenance, survival, and spirit. These include the story of the Nayee' (monster) hunger and how Turkey saved the precious agricultural seeds. Today, emerging Diné foodways seek to revive these enduring traditions—resurging what has faded, while striving to elevate and innovate […]

Water has always been at the heart of life and survival in the desert Southwest. This presentation explores the history, law and ongoing significance of Tribal water rights in Arizona. Presenter Cora Tso will trace the evolution of Tribal water law and policy—from early court battles and landmark settlements to present-day efforts to protect and […]

In Diné families, a phrase that elders use after cultural knowledge is shared is Díí Bee Adééhonilzindoo meaning by these things, you will know yourself. The idea is that knowing the self is foundational to knowing, understanding, and empathizing with others, including the land. By knowing ourselves, where we come from, who our people are, […]

This presentation invites audiences into the vibrant world of Phoenix-born artist Antoinette Cauley, whose powerful murals and community activism are deeply shaped by her connection to place. Through personal storytelling, striking visuals, and reflection on her journey of self-discovery, Cauley explores how understanding her identity and hometown became the foundation for her art and her […]