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SUMMARY:"Staying Human in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution" with Matthew Goodwin
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nBy 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 presentation will provide a general introduction to what AI currently can and cannot do. We will also explore some of the philosophical questions that AI raises. What are the ethical concerns about using AI? What about privacy concerns? What does AI mean for our jobs? Will we be threatened by a robot apocalypse? And what\, ultimately\, does it mean to be human in the age of AI? \nThis program is cohosted by the White Tank Library. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nMatthew has a Ph.D. in Philosophy and has taught environmental ethics\, media ethics\, and technology and human values at Northern Arizona University\, Coconino Community College\, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Matthew recently participated in a National Endowment for the Humanities summer seminar on extending Aldo Leopold’s “Land Ethic.” He is co-founder of Sedona Philosophy\, which offers guided hikes and retreats in Sedona and northern Arizona.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/staying-human-in-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution-with-matthew-goodwin-2/
LOCATION:Maricopa County Library District – White Tank Library\, 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road\, Waddell\, 85355\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241209T173000
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SUMMARY:"Staying Human in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution" with Matthew Goodwin
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nBy 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 presentation will provide a general introduction to what AI currently can and cannot do. We will also explore some of the philosophical questions that AI raises. What are the ethical concerns about using AI? What about privacy concerns? What does AI mean for our jobs? Will we be threatened by a robot apocalypse? And what\, ultimately\, does it mean to be human in the age of AI? \nThis program is cohosted by Pima County Public Library – Salazar-Ajo Branch. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nMatthew has a Ph.D. in Philosophy and has taught environmental ethics\, media ethics\, and technology and human values at Northern Arizona University\, Coconino Community College\, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Matthew recently participated in a National Endowment for the Humanities summer seminar on extending Aldo Leopold’s “Land Ethic.” He is co-founder of Sedona Philosophy\, which offers guided hikes and retreats in Sedona and northern Arizona.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/staying-human-in-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution-with-matthew-goodwin/
LOCATION:Salzar-Ajo Library\, 15 Plaza St.\, #179\, Ajo\, 85321\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Pima County Public Library - Salazar-Ajo Branch":MAILTO:ajo.reference@pima.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
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SUMMARY:"Staying Human in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution" with Matthew Goodwin
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nBy 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 presentation will provide a general introduction to what AI currently can and cannot do. We will also explore some of the philosophical questions that AI raises. What are the ethical concerns about using AI? What about privacy concerns? What does AI mean for our jobs? Will we be threatened by a robot apocalypse? And what\, ultimately\, does it mean to be human in the age of AI? \nThis program is cohosted by the Mohave County Library – Lake Havasu Branch.  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nMatthew has a Ph.D. in Philosophy and has taught environmental ethics\, media ethics\, and technology and human values at Northern Arizona University\, Coconino Community College\, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Matthew recently participated in a National Endowment for the Humanities summer seminar on extending Aldo Leopold’s “Land Ethic.” He is co-founder of Sedona Philosophy\, which offers guided hikes and retreats in Sedona and northern Arizona.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/staying-human-in-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution-with-matthew-goodwin-3/
LOCATION:Mohave County Library District – Lake Havasu City Branch Community Rooms  A/B\, 1770 McCulloch Blvd\, Lake Havasu City\, AZ\, 86403\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mohave County Library - Lake Havasu City Branch":MAILTO:sterrl@mohave.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
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SUMMARY:"Cochise\, Geronimo\, and the Apache Wars" with Gregory McNamee
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nTheir names resound in Arizona history and pepper the of the state map\, but few people know well the tangled history that surrounds the so-called “Apache Wars”\, when fully half of the active U.S. Army descended on the territory to combat a relative handful of Indigenous warriors. Ironically\, the Apache peoples of the Southwest had once welcomed the arrival of the Americans as a buffer against Mexico\, which regularly attached Apache settlements—but then American miners and loggers began to encroach\, and a defensive war turned into a terrible guerrilla campaign that lasted a quarter-century. In this talk\, Gregory McNamee\, who has written about the Apache Wars for Encyclopaedia Britannica and other publications\, unravels the complex story of the conflict and the decades of uneasy peace that followed. \nThis program is cohosted by the Coolidge Public Library. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nGregory McNamee is a prolific writer\, editor\, photographer\, and publisher. He is the author of forty-five books and numerous articles and other publications. McNamee is a contributing editor to the Encyclopædia Britannica and a research fellow at the Southwest Center of the University of Arizona. For more information visit McNamee’s web page at www.gregorymcnamee.com.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/cochise-geronimo-and-the-apache-wars-with-gregory-mcnamee-6/
LOCATION:Coolidge Public Library Program Room\, 160 W Central Ave\, Coolidge\, AZ\, 85128\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Coolidge Public Library":MAILTO:library@coolidgeaz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
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SUMMARY:"Talking Code with a Secret Weapon: Navajo Code Talkers Speak" with Laura Tohe
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nDuring WWII a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines unaware that they would develop a secret code against the Japanese military. This select group of Code Talkers devised a Navajo language code that was accurate\, quick\, never broken\, and saved many American lives. Excerpts from live interviews with the Code Talkers tell their stories before\, during\, and after the war that reflect their resiliency and their service to the U.S.\, a country that once tried to erase Navajo identity and language in the schools. Without fanfare the Code Talkers returned home to continued poverty and lack of opportunity and yet persevered. They overcame obstacles that helped change the Navajo Nation and their communities. Over twenty years passed after their discharge before Code Talkers were honored for their service by U.S. Presidents and the Navajo Nation. \nThis program is cohosted by the Monte Vista Resort. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nLaura Tohe is Diné. She is Sleepy Rock people clan born for the Bitter Water people clan and is the daughter of a Navajo Code Talker. A librettist and an award-winning poet\, she has written three books of poetry\, edited two books\, and written an oral history book on the Navajo Code Talkers. Her commissioned libretto\, Enemy Slayer\, A Navajo Oratorio\, world premiered for the Phoenix Symphony and her latest libretto\, Nahasdzaan in the Glittering World was performed in France in 2019 and 2021. Among her awards are the 2020 Academy of American Poetry Fellowship; 2019 American Indian Festival of Writers Award; and the Arizona Book Association’s Glyph Award for Best Poetry. Tohe is Professor Emerita with Distinction from Arizona State University and is the current Navajo Nation Poet Laureate.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/talking-code-with-a-secret-weapon-navajo-code-talkers-speak-with-laura-tohe-12/
LOCATION:Monte Vista Building Pueblo Room\, 8865 E. Baseline Road #1740\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85209
ORGANIZER;CN="Monte Vista Community Association":MAILTO:sniderjumo@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241125T173000
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SUMMARY:"The Story Hour" with Akua Duku Anoyke
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nStories shape and transform our lives. This presentation explores the many stories we tell from folktales to memories of the past. It reflects on who tells stories and who we tell the stories to. Whether grandparents sharing their lives with children\, or professors wowing their students with explorations and discoveries they have made–stories are at the center. What are the key points to share? How do we capture our audience? What details should we include? Dr. Anokye begins with a Ghanaian folktale\, then an African American tale from the early part of the 20th century\, followed by a modern-day story. She shows the interrelatedness between these stories\, and ultimately the power of stories to connect people. Dr. Anokye will invite participants to experience sharing a story of their own. \nThis program is cohosted by Pima County Public Library – Salazar-Ajo Branch. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nAkua Duku Anokye is an Associate Professor of Africana Language\, Literature\, and Culture\, and Director of New College International Initiatives\, Office of Interdisciplinary Global Learning and Engagement (IGLE). Dr. Anokye is the past chair of the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC)\, and currently Chief Reader for the College Board’s Advanced Placement English Language and Composition. Dr. Anokye received the 2021 Outstanding Speaker Awards from AZ Humanities. Her research focuses on African Diaspora orality and literacy practices\, folklore\, storytelling\, and oral history\, and most recently\, on African Diasporic women activists as community mothers.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/the-story-hour-with-akua-duku-anoyke/
LOCATION:Salzar-Ajo Library\, 15 Plaza St.\, #179\, Ajo\, 85321\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Pima County Public Library - Salazar-Ajo Branch":MAILTO:ajo.reference@pima.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
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SUMMARY:"Talking Code with a Secret Weapon: Navajo Code Talkers Speak" with Laura Tohe
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nDuring WWII a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines unaware that they would develop a secret code against the Japanese military. This select group of Code Talkers devised a Navajo language code that was accurate\, quick\, never broken\, and saved many American lives. Excerpts from live interviews with the Code Talkers tell their stories before\, during\, and after the war that reflect their resiliency and their service to the U.S.\, a country that once tried to erase Navajo identity and language in the schools. Without fanfare the Code Talkers returned home to continued poverty and lack of opportunity and yet persevered. They overcame obstacles that helped change the Navajo Nation and their communities. Over twenty years passed after their discharge before Code Talkers were honored for their service by U.S. Presidents and the Navajo Nation. \nThis program is cohosted by the Gila Bend Library. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nLaura Tohe is Diné. She is Sleepy Rock people clan born for the Bitter Water people clan and is the daughter of a Navajo Code Talker. A librettist and an award-winning poet\, she has written three books of poetry\, edited two books\, and written an oral history book on the Navajo Code Talkers. Her commissioned libretto\, Enemy Slayer\, A Navajo Oratorio\, world premiered for the Phoenix Symphony and her latest libretto\, Nahasdzaan in the Glittering World was performed in France in 2019 and 2021. Among her awards are the 2020 Academy of American Poetry Fellowship; 2019 American Indian Festival of Writers Award; and the Arizona Book Association’s Glyph Award for Best Poetry. Tohe is Professor Emerita with Distinction from Arizona State University and is the current Navajo Nation Poet Laureate.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/talking-code-with-a-secret-weapon-navajo-code-talkers-speak-with-laura-tohe-11/
LOCATION:Gila Bend Library\, 777 N. Logan Ave.\, Gila Bend\, 85337\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241121T140000
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SUMMARY:"To Steal a Kingdom –  The Remarkable Story of the Most Outrageous Land Fraud Ever" with Jay Mark
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nIn the late-19th century\, Arizona was the center of one the grandest land-fraud schemes perpetrated in the U.S. As the result of an apparent 17th century royal decree\, more than 12-million acres from central Arizona to western New Mexico were claimed as private property — the largest single land ownership in the country\, called the Peralta Grant. This is the incredulous story of how James Addison Reavis single handedly stole most of central Arizona. \nThis program is cohosted by The Museum of Casa Grande. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nHistorian Jay Mark’s career includes antiques & bookstore owner\, commercial photography\, professional theater\, radio\, and television broadcaster. His background\, knowledge and experience contribute to his lively and engaging presentations. A regular contributor of history- related articles to the Antique Register; Arizona Contractor & Community\, and The Arizona Republic\, Jay is also a published writer of seven antiques-related books. He is co-author of a history of The Buckhorn Baths in Mesa. Mark has received numerous awards honoring his service to the community\, including the Governor’s Heritage award of the Arizona Preservation Foundation\, and the State Historic Preservation Office. Mark remains actively engaged in issues relating to historic preservation\, history museums\, urban planning\, and public policy.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/to-steal-a-kingdom-the-remarkable-story-of-the-most-outrageous-land-fraud-ever-with-jay-mark/
LOCATION:Dorothy Powell Senior Center\, 405 E 6th St\, Casa Grande\, AZ\, 85122\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Museum of Casa Grande":MAILTO:coordinator@tmocg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241119T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
CREATED:20241014T113415Z
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SUMMARY:"Getting Deeper into the Grand Canyon and Other Natural Wonder" with Matthew Goodwin
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nWhy are we drawn to such places as the Grand Canyon? Why are people moved to travel from all around the world to visit and explore them? In this presentation\, we will discuss people’s relationship with the natural landscape with a particular focus on some of Arizona’s most iconic locations. What are the ethical implications of our encounters with these natural wonders? What can philosophy teach us about the interaction between humanity\, beauty\, and sublime nature? \nThis program is cohosted by the Maricopa County Library District – White Tank Library. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nMatthew has a Ph.D. in Philosophy and has taught environmental ethics\, media ethics\, and technology and human values at Northern Arizona University\, Coconino Community College\, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Matthew recently participated in a National Endowment for the Humanities summer seminar on extending Aldo Leopold’s “Land Ethic.” He is co-founder of Sedona Philosophy\, which offers guided hikes and retreats in Sedona and northern Arizona.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/getting-depper-into-the-grand-canyon-and-other-natural-wonder-with-matthew-goodwin/
LOCATION:Maricopa County Library District – White Tank Library\, 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road\, Waddell\, 85355\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
CREATED:20241001T163715Z
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SUMMARY:"Connections to Holistic Material: Native Culture Today and Tomorrow" with Yolanda Hart Stevens
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nFrom birth to death\, the mesquite tree is an integral part of life for many who call the desert home. The mesquite tree is just one of many holistic materials\, elements of our natural environment\, that are vital to sustaining Native culture and practices. But climate change and environmental degradation are changing the landscapes of Arizona. From the lack of water resources to the loss of mesquite trees\, the future is uncertain. Join us for a program about water\, land\, and the environmental challenges impacting Native communities. \nThis program is cohosted by Pima County Public Library – Salazar-Ajo Branch. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nYolanda Hart Stevens is an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community\, Pee-Posh/Quechan\, and currently resides in the village of Komatke\, AZ. Hart Stevens is a successful artist and community activist\, performing at notable events such as Super Bowl XLII\, The National Congress of the American Indian\, and serving in highly-regarded positions such as the Smithsonian Institution American Community Scholar and a member of the Kennedy Center for Arts and Education. As an artist in residence at the Heard Museum in Phoenix\, and as a teacher of beadwork\, she has developed programs to promote a clearer understanding of the people of the Southwest through their history\, clothing\, and decoration. She teaches a variety of beading techniques\, including lazy stitch\, edging and peyote stitch at various locals throughout the valley. Hart Stevens is passionate about maintaining a dialogue with her elders\, contributing her skill of beadwork\, and sharing the given knowledge with her family and young people. She is actively participating in training from Yuman tribal elders.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/connections-to-holistic-material-native-culture-today-and-tomorrow-with-yolanda-hart-stevens-3/
LOCATION:Salzar-Ajo Library\, 15 Plaza St.\, #179\, Ajo\, 85321\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Pima County Public Library - Salazar-Ajo Branch":MAILTO:ajo.reference@pima.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
CREATED:20241011T153341Z
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SUMMARY:"Beyond the Kitsch: The Pervasive Spirit of our Indigenous Creative Community " with Nanibaa Beck
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nThroughout the Southwest\, tourists and locals encounter a range of Indigenous art\, from manufactured and imported cultural appropriations to fine art in galleries and museums. The state’s creative Indigenous communities are sometimes lost in what is popularly featured as Native American Art. In this presentation\, Diné jeweler Nanibaa Beck will highlight contemporary Native American Art\, focusing on eclectic indigenous creatives throughout Arizona and beyond. Beck draws examples from her friends\, family\, and extended kin to demonstrate the diversity of artistic talents\, mediums\, and philosophical approaches of Indigenous artists. The presentation will leave participants with a better appreciation for the range of Native American creativity the state has to offer. \nThis program is cohosted by the City of Surprise – Art & Culture. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nNanibaa Beck is a 2nd generation Diné (Navajo) jeweler. Since 2013\, her work reflects Native creative expressions and the growth of an Diné ‘Asdzaa (Navajo woman) as a designer and maker. Being intricately connected to the creative process at an early age motivated Beck to become more knowledgeable about the multifaceted areas surrounding Native American Art. Her anthropology background includes work and fellowships with renown museums\, including the Heard Museum\, the National Museum of the American Indian\, the Peabody Essex Museum and the Field Museum.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/beyond-the-kitsch-the-pervasive-spirit-of-our-indigenous-creative-community-with-nanibaa-beck-4/
LOCATION:City of Surprise City Hall – City Council Chambers\, 16000 N Civic Center Plaza\, Surprise\, AZ\, 85374\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241111T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241111T143000
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SUMMARY:"Arizona Snake Oil Salesmen\, Scams\, and Hoaxes" with Christine Reid
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nEntrepreneurs offering assorted “get rich quick” schemes and “cure-alls” have visited Arizona since the early days. Benefitting from tales of abundant resources in the territory\, limited law enforcement and communication\, a scoundrel could create enticing promises of wealth and health without much external oversight. Newspapers often fanned the hysteria only to later denounce and expose the same schemes. People from across America came west to seek a better life. When that better life proved too slow in materializing\, they often fell prey to quick and easy alternatives being offered by schemers. Sometimes even the well-educated and worldly could not resist the lure\, despite later admitting they should have known better. This program illustrates through newspaper articles\, quotes\, photographs and ephemera\, some of the most famous\, and some of the lesser-known\, embarrassing scams and hoaxes that have found gullible Arizonans. \nThis program is cohosted by the Chandler Public Library – Basha Branch. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nChristine Reid’s interest in Arizona’s diverse and rich western heritage developed and grew as a writer and researcher with the Pinal County Historical Museum and later as Community Scholar for the Anthem at Merrill Ranch continuing education program. Reid is committed to sharing the sometimes hidden or forgotten aspects of Arizona’s characters and history. Reid shares Arizona’s history in a relatable and engaging manner.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/arizona-snake-oil-salesmen-scams-and-hoaxes-with-christine-reid-7/
LOCATION:Ahwatukee Recreation Center\, 5001 E. Cheyenne Dr\, Phoenix\, 85044\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Awhatukee Recreation Center":MAILTO:dooby1424@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
CREATED:20241011T151221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T151221Z
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SUMMARY:"Talking Code with a Secret Weapon: Navajo Code Talkers Speak" with Laura Tohe
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nDuring WWII a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines unaware that they would develop a secret code against the Japanese military. This select group of Code Talkers devised a Navajo language code that was accurate\, quick\, never broken\, and saved many American lives. Excerpts from live interviews with the Code Talkers tell their stories before\, during\, and after the war that reflect their resiliency and their service to the U.S.\, a country that once tried to erase Navajo identity and language in the schools. Without fanfare the Code Talkers returned home to continued poverty and lack of opportunity and yet persevered. They overcame obstacles that helped change the Navajo Nation and their communities. Over twenty years passed after their discharge before Code Talkers were honored for their service by U.S. Presidents and the Navajo Nation. \nThis program is cohosted by the Chandler Public Library – Basha Branch. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nLaura Tohe is Diné. She is Sleepy Rock people clan born for the Bitter Water people clan and is the daughter of a Navajo Code Talker. A librettist and an award-winning poet\, she has written three books of poetry\, edited two books\, and written an oral history book on the Navajo Code Talkers. Her commissioned libretto\, Enemy Slayer\, A Navajo Oratorio\, world premiered for the Phoenix Symphony and her latest libretto\, Nahasdzaan in the Glittering World was performed in France in 2019 and 2021. Among her awards are the 2020 Academy of American Poetry Fellowship; 2019 American Indian Festival of Writers Award; and the Arizona Book Association’s Glyph Award for Best Poetry. Tohe is Professor Emerita with Distinction from Arizona State University and is the current Navajo Nation Poet Laureate.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/talking-code-with-a-secret-weapon-navajo-code-talkers-speak-with-laura-tohe-9/
LOCATION:Chandler Basha Library\, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr.\, Chandler\, 85249
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241107T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
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SUMMARY:"Talking Code with a Secret Weapon: Navajo Code Talkers Speak" with Laura Tohe
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nDuring WWII a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines unaware that they would develop a secret code against the Japanese military. This select group of Code Talkers devised a Navajo language code that was accurate\, quick\, never broken\, and saved many American lives. Excerpts from live interviews with the Code Talkers tell their stories before\, during\, and after the war that reflect their resiliency and their service to the U.S.\, a country that once tried to erase Navajo identity and language in the schools. Without fanfare the Code Talkers returned home to continued poverty and lack of opportunity and yet persevered. They overcame obstacles that helped change the Navajo Nation and their communities. Over twenty years passed after their discharge before Code Talkers were honored for their service by U.S. Presidents and the Navajo Nation. \nThis program is cohosted by Chandler-Gilbert Community College. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nLaura Tohe is Diné. She is Sleepy Rock people clan born for the Bitter Water people clan and is the daughter of a Navajo Code Talker. A librettist and an award-winning poet\, she has written three books of poetry\, edited two books\, and written an oral history book on the Navajo Code Talkers. Her commissioned libretto\, Enemy Slayer\, A Navajo Oratorio\, world premiered for the Phoenix Symphony and her latest libretto\, Nahasdzaan in the Glittering World was performed in France in 2019 and 2021. Among her awards are the 2020 Academy of American Poetry Fellowship; 2019 American Indian Festival of Writers Award; and the Arizona Book Association’s Glyph Award for Best Poetry. Tohe is Professor Emerita with Distinction from Arizona State University and is the current Navajo Nation Poet Laureate.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/talking-code-with-a-secret-weapon-navajo-code-talkers-speak-with-laura-tohe-10/
LOCATION:Chandler-Gilbert Community College – Agave Hall Community Room\, 2626 E Pecos Rd.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chandler Gilbert Community College Co-Curricular Programs":MAILTO:multicultural.cocurricular@cgc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241106T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
CREATED:20241028T155330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T155330Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Authors Panel moderated by Brian Young
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Native American Heritage Month with a discussion on Indigenous literature and literacy! This FREE virtual webinar will feature a panel discussion between four Indigenous authors moderated by author and filmmaker Brian Young. All attendees have a chance to win Indigenous authored books! \nThis program is cohosted by the Arizona Department of Education – Office of Indian Education and Arizona Humanities. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/indigenous-authors-panel-moderated-by-brian-young/
LOCATION:Virtual\, AZ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241104T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
CREATED:20241010T155453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T155453Z
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SUMMARY:"Thinking About the American Southwest" with Scott Warren
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nFor many of us\, the American Southwest is distinctive because of its landscape\, culture\, and history. We see\, for instance\, its mountains\, deserts\, and canyons. We are aware of its diverse cultures. And we have some understanding of the Indigenous\, Mexican\, and U.S. histories that have brought us to the present moment. But a careful examination of these taken-for-granted features reveals that there is more than meets the eye. Beneath this surface we find that the American Southwest is as much a product of the imagination as it is a geographical fact. In this presentation we take insights from the field of cultural geography to consider how the Southwest came to be a distinctive region both on the ground and in our minds\, and we question whether these distinctive landscapes conceal as much as they reveal about our southwestern society. \nThis program is cohosted by the Pima County Public Library – Salazar-Ajo Branch. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nScott Warren lives in Ajo\, Arizona where he works as an academic geographer. His research\, teaching\, and experience is at the intersection of people and place in the broad Mexico-U.S. borderland. The landscapes of Arizona and the continental southwest inspire his work.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/thinking-about-the-american-southwest-with-scott-warren-2/
LOCATION:Pima County Public Library – Salazar-Ajo Branch\, 15 W Plaza ST #179\, Ajo\, AZ\, 85321\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Pima County Public Library - Salazar-Ajo Branch":MAILTO:ajo.reference@pima.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
CREATED:20241010T160210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T160210Z
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SUMMARY:"Dia de Los Muertos Storytelling" with Zarco Guerrero
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nDia de Los Muertos is a highly celebrated and significant holiday held throughout Mexico\, Latin America\, and the Southwest. It is a day when homage is paid with prayers\, offerings of food and the building of altars to those who have gone before us. Join Guerrero and his unique masked characters as they celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with hilarious and moving storytelling\, turning stereotypes on their heads. Among the characters making appearances are the poetry spouting “El Vato Poeta\,” the flirtatious “La Comadre\,” the wise “El Abuelito\,” and other beloved characters that Guerrero\, a prolific playwright\, has created to express the humor and sadness of our lives. Guerrero’s storytelling puts life into perspective in a delightful and engaging way\, helping us accept and even laugh at our most primal fears about death. \nThis program is cohosted by the Mohave Community College – Lake Havasu Branch. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nAs 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.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-storytelling-with-zarco-guerrero-28/
LOCATION:Mohave Community College – Hodel Library – AZ Reading Room\, 1977 W Acoma Blvd\, Lake Havasu City\, AZ\, 86403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241103T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
CREATED:20241010T154805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T154805Z
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SUMMARY:"Connections to Holistic Material: Native Culture Today and Tomorrow" with Yolanda Hart Stevens
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nFrom birth to death\, the mesquite tree is an integral part of life for many who call the desert home. The mesquite tree is just one of many holistic materials\, elements of our natural environment\, that are vital to sustaining Native culture and practices. But climate change and environmental degradation are changing the landscapes of Arizona. From the lack of water resources to the loss of mesquite trees\, the future is uncertain. Join us for a program about water\, land\, and the environmental challenges impacting Native communities. \nThis program is cohosted by the Heritage Square Foundation. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nYolanda Hart Stevens is an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community\, Pee-Posh/Quechan\, and currently resides in the village of Komatke\, AZ. Hart Stevens is a successful artist and community activist\, performing at notable events such as Super Bowl XLII\, The National Congress of the American Indian\, and serving in highly-regarded positions such as the Smithsonian Institution American Community Scholar and a member of the Kennedy Center for Arts and Education. As an artist in residence at the Heard Museum in Phoenix\, and as a teacher of beadwork\, she has developed programs to promote a clearer understanding of the people of the Southwest through their history\, clothing\, and decoration. She teaches a variety of beading techniques\, including lazy stitch\, edging and peyote stitch at various locals throughout the valley. Hart Stevens is passionate about maintaining a dialogue with her elders\, contributing her skill of beadwork\, and sharing the given knowledge with her family and young people. She is actively participating in training from Yuman tribal elders.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/connections-to-holistic-material-native-culture-today-and-tomorrow-with-yolanda-hart-stevens-4/
LOCATION:Heritage Square Lath House\, 120 N. 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Heritage Square Foundation":MAILTO:director@heritagesquarephx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
CREATED:20240911T111720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T111720Z
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SUMMARY:Dia de Los Muertos Storytelling with Zarco Guerrero
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nDia de Los Muertos is a highly celebrated and significant holiday held throughout Mexico\, Latin America\, and the Southwest. It is a day when homage is paid with prayers\, offerings of food and the building of altars to those who have gone before us. Join Guerrero and his unique masked characters as they celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with hilarious and moving storytelling\, turning stereotypes on their heads. Among the characters making appearances are the poetry spouting “El Vato Poeta\,” the flirtatious “La Comadre\,” the wise “El Abuelito\,” and other beloved characters that Guerrero\, a prolific playwright\, has created to express the humor and sadness of our lives. Guerrero’s storytelling puts life into perspective in a delightful and engaging way\, helping us accept and even laugh at our most primal fears about death. \nThis program is cohosted by the Casa Grande Public Library – Downtown Branch \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nAs 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. \n 
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-storytelling-with-zarco-guerrero-27/
LOCATION:AZ
ORGANIZER;CN="Casa Grande Public Library - Downtown Branch":MAILTO:kfahey@casagrandeaz.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213406
CREATED:20240819T115922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T115922Z
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SUMMARY:A Haunting Book Club Meeting & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Arizona Humanities and the 9th anniversary of the Reading is Medicine Book Club with us! Join us for a thrilling discussion of Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology.\nEnjoy readings by two featured authors\, Darcie Little Badger and Amber Blaeser-Wardzala from the book and immerse yourself in a spooky atmosphere at the Arizona Humanities house. Don’t miss out on delicious treats and chilling stories that promise to captivate and entertain!\nLocation: 1242 N. Central Ave.\, Phoenix\, AZ 85004 & Virtual \nDate and time: Sun\, Oct 27\, 2024 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM MT \nRegister Here.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/a-haunting-book-club-meeting-celebration/
LOCATION:Arizona Humanities\, 1242 N. Central Avenue\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author + Talks,IN-PERSON,Representation Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213407
CREATED:20240531T104357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T104357Z
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SUMMARY:Jerome – Too Stubborn to Die – How the Town Survived Numerous “Near-Death” Experiences with Jar Mark
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nNumerous 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 community. But\, in Arizona\, one town survived these “near-death” experiences\, and more; yet managed to survive. Some might even say\, “thrive.” This presentation looks at the numerous disasters\, tragedies and setbacks Jerome faced in its first ¾ century. And still come out on top. From the time in prehistory when the Sinagua’s mined copper for decoration and ornamentation\, to the Spanish exploring for gold and silver\, to the modern discoveries of copper riches all within Cleopatra Hill\, Jerome exploded to the 4th largest city in Arizona. Less than half-a-century later\, its numbers had dwindled to 243. How Jerome remade itself from a major mining center into a tourist-filled\, living Ghost Town is a fascinating tale that features many seldom images. \nThis program is cohosted by the Buckeye Valley Museum. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nHistorian Jay Mark’s career includes antiques & bookstore owner\, commercial photography\, professional theater\, radio\, and television broadcaster. His background\, knowledge and experience contribute to his lively and engaging presentations. A regular contributor of history- related articles to the Antique Register; Arizona Contractor & Community\, and The Arizona Republic\, Jay is also a published writer of seven antiques-related books. He is co-author of a history of The Buckhorn Baths in Mesa. Mark has received numerous awards honoring his service to the community\, including the Governor’s Heritage award of the Arizona Preservation Foundation\, and the State Historic Preservation Office. Mark remains actively engaged in issues relating to historic preservation\, history museums\, urban planning\, and public policy.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/jerome-too-stubborn-to-die-how-the-town-survived-numerous-near-death-experiences-with-jar-mark/
LOCATION:Buckeye Valley Museum – 116 E. MC85\, Buckeye\, AZ 85326\, 116 East MC85\, Buckeye\, 85326
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213407
CREATED:20240919T114350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T114350Z
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SUMMARY:Multilingual Baseball: Language and Identity across Borders with Brendan O'Connor
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nTransnational baseball is a microcosm of globalizing societies around the world\, inviting audiences to consider what we can learn from the bilingual understandings and misunderstandings that arise in everyday interactions. This presentation shares the voices of players\, coaches\, front office personnel\, international scouts\, language teachers\, and interpreters\, with experience in the Dominican Republic\, Cuba\, South Korea\, Taiwan\, and the United States. \nThis program is cohosted by Maricopa County Library District – Southeast Regional Branch. This is an in-person event. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nBrendan H. O’Connor is a linguist and anthropologist who works on issues of language\, identity\, schooling\, and immigration. He lives in Phoenix\, Arizona and is an associate professor in the School of Transborder Studies at Arizona State University. His book Multilingual Baseball was published by Bloomsbury in May 2023.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/multilingual-baseball-language-and-identity-across-borders-with-brendan-oconnor-3/
LOCATION:Southeast Regional Library\, 775 N Greenfield Rd\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85234\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Maricopa County Library District - Southeast Regional Branch":MAILTO:jennifergallagher@mcldaz.org
GEO:33.3639249;-111.7377892
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd Gilbert AZ 85234 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=775 N Greenfield Rd:geo:-111.7377892,33.3639249
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241008T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213407
CREATED:20240912T120433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T120433Z
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SUMMARY:Rivers of Dreams: Songs and Stories of Arizona's Waterways with Jay Cravath
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nThe Colorado\, the Gila\, the Salt\, the Verde\, the Hassayampa\, the Santa Cruz: Arizona’s rivers were lush green ribbons of life flowing through a desert landscape. They became sustaining paths for indigenous traders and immigrants leaving wagon tracks and settlements. The Hohokam built vast canals from the Salt to direct irrigation water for crops. European farmers used these same trenches. The Mohave spread line villages along the Colorado—our great western Nile that is now in peril. The Gila provided sustenance for the Pima and passage for such adventurers as Father Garces and Olive Oatman. As Arizona’s only “National Wild and Scenic River\,” the Verde is home to over 50 endangered species. Dr. Cravath weaves narrative\, history\, music\, and images to share the stories of these vital resources. \nThis program is cohosted by the Pima County Public Library – Oro Valley Library Branch. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nJay Craváth is a composer\, writer\, and scholar in the field of music and Indigenous studies. He enjoys crafting programs from these fields into interactive discussions that include stories\, musical performance\, and illustrations. Cravath’s most recent album of original music is Songs for Ancient Days. A former music teacher and cultural director for both the Colorado River Indian and Chemehuevi Tribes\, Cravath holds a Ph.D. from ASU in Humanities Education. He has written incidental music for documentaries and live commissions and served as an Arizona Humanities scholar and speaker for two decades. He was a National Endowment for the Humanities Teacher-Scholar. Cravath received the Arizona Humanities Public Scholar Award for his contributions to state educational and cultural organizations. \n 
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/rivers-of-dreams-songs-and-stories-of-arizonas-waterways-with-jay-cravath-11/
LOCATION:AZ
ORGANIZER;CN="Pima County Public Library - Oro Valley Library Branch":MAILTO:linda.goldie@pima.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213407
CREATED:20240925T135021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T135021Z
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SUMMARY:Representation Matters - The Native Vote in Arizona
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation about the Native vote in Arizona with Brian Garcia\, voting advocate and attorney\, and Angela Willeford\, community outreach\, voter engagement\, and youth leadership advocate. This event will explore modern obstacles to voting and resources within Arizona tribal communities. \nThis program is part of the Representation Matters series hosted by Arizona Humanities. This program is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities’ United We Stand: Connecting Through Culture Initiative. \nRegister Here. 
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/representation-matters-the-native-vote-in-arizona/
LOCATION:Virtual\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Representation Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213407
CREATED:20240807T145057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T145057Z
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SUMMARY:Representation Matters - The Missing Morningstar Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nThe Missing Morningstar Writing Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Stacie Denetsosie\, author of Missing Morningstar and other stories\, along with Shaina Nez\, Senior Lecturer at Diné College\, for an engaging writing workshop. The session will center around Denetsosie’s book and will be followed by a reading. Pizza lunch provided. First 40 attendees get a book! \nRegister now at the link at the bottom of the page.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/representation-matters-the-missing-morningstar-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Kayenta Boarding School\, 1000 Main St\, Kayenta\, 86033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Representation Matters,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240829T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213407
CREATED:20240513T151835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T151835Z
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SUMMARY:Talking Code with a Secret Weapon: Navajo Code Talkers Speak with Laura Tohe
DESCRIPTION:During WWII a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines unaware that they would develop a secret code against the Japanese military. This select group of Code Talkers devised a Navajo language code that was accurate\, quick\, never broken\, and saved many American lives. Excerpts from live interviews with the Code Talkers tell their stories before\, during\, and after the war that reflect their resiliency and their service to the U.S.\, a country that once tried to erase Navajo identity and language in the schools. Without fanfare the Code Talkers returned home to continued poverty and lack of opportunity and yet persevered. They overcame obstacles that helped change the Navajo Nation and their communities. Over twenty years passed after their discharge before Code Talkers were honored for their service by U.S. Presidents and the Navajo Nation. \nThis program is cohosted by Coolidge Public Library. \nAbout the speaker: \nLaura Tohe is Diné. She is Sleepy Rock people clan born for the Bitter Water people clan and is the daughter of a Navajo Code Talker. A librettist and an award-winning poet\, she has written three books of poetry\, edited two books\, and written an oral history book on the Navajo Code Talkers. Her commissioned libretto\, Enemy Slayer\, A Navajo Oratorio\, world premiered for the Phoenix Symphony and her latest libretto\, Nahasdzaan in the Glittering World was performed in France in 2019 and 2021. Among her awards are the 2020 Academy of American Poetry Fellowship; 2019 American Indian Festival of Writers Award; and the Arizona Book Association’s Glyph Award for Best Poetry. Tohe is Professor Emerita with Distinction from Arizona State University and is the current Navajo Nation Poet Laureate.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/talking-code-with-a-secret-weapon-navajo-code-talkers-speak-with-laura-tohe-6/
LOCATION:Coolidge Public Library\, 160 W. Central Avenue\, Coolidge\, AZ\, 85128\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coolidge Public Library":MAILTO:library@coolidgeaz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240822T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213407
CREATED:20240801T135856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T135856Z
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SUMMARY:Representation Matters - Right to Vote: The Struggle for Native American Voting Rights
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister Here! \nJoin us for a deep dive into the history of Native American voting rights with Cora Tso\, Senior Research Fellow at ASU’s Kyl Center for Water Policy\, and Brian Garcia\, voting advocate and attorney. This event will explore the struggles\, triumphs\, and ongoing efforts surrounding Native American voting rights\, shedding light on a vital aspect of American democracy often overlooked. \nThis virtual program is hosted by Arizona Humanities and is part of the Representation Matters series. Funding for Representation Matters has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the United We Stand: Connecting Through Cultural initiative.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/representation-matters-right-to-vote-the-struggle-for-native-american-voting-rights/
LOCATION:Virtual\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Program,Representation Matters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240604T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213407
CREATED:20240516T123327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T123327Z
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SUMMARY:Take A Hike! Explore\, Enhance\, and Experience Your Understanding of Arizona with Rodo Sofranac
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nThere 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 will have opportunities to: explore the history of the creation of Arizona’s greatest volunteer project; enhance their knowledge of Arizona’s diverse geography\, animals\, plants\, and especially people—from the first\, to the newest Americans\, to the global travelers and\, as we were reminded of the physical environment’s value to human existence\, experience and sustain all or part of one of Arizona’s greatest resources\, the Arizona Trail. \nThis program is cohosted by the Casa Grande Public Library – Downtown Branch. This is an in-person event. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nRodo Sofranac spent his first few years in a tiny village called Rijeka Crnojevića\, Montenegro—former Yugoslavia. His family fled to Austria and later immigrated to the United States. He speaks\, reads\, and writes Serbo-Croatian and German. Interestingly\, the Montenegrin connection brought Sofranac to Arizona in 1974. This diversity of cultures and languages has inspired Sofranac to read\, write\, and enjoy sharing stories. As a teacher\, translator\, mentor\, and community organizer\, he has worked with people of all ages— from birth to over 100—and in numerous settings\, including over 30 years at the university level. Sofranac‘s award-wining work embraces varied storytelling\, the latest being nine fun children’s books.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/take-a-hike-explore-enhance-and-experience-your-understanding-of-arizona-with-rodo-sofranac-5/
LOCATION:AZ
ORGANIZER;CN="Casa Grande Public Library - Downtown Branch":MAILTO:kfahey@casagrandeaz.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T213407
CREATED:20150113T084232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T014223Z
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SUMMARY:Pauline Weaver and the Mountain Men of Arizona
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explains who the mountain men were\, how they lived\, and why they were in Arizona. Using a colorful presentation\, Weber\, clad in buckskins\, focuses on the life and times of Pauline Weaver\, Prescott\, Arizona’s first white citizen\, and other famous mountain men who made their way through this territory. Using photos\, maps and filmed demonstrations\, Weber explains the work these men did\, the routes they traveled\, and the arms\, tools and accoutrements they used for commerce and everyday life. \n  \nAt a young age\, Todd Weber became enthralled with the stories of the fur traders\, American Indians\, and explorers in American history. Through years of reading journals and studying historical accounts of America’s past\, he became well-versed in the facts and details of this transformative era. He also believes that certain modern ventures\, including an ICO\, capture the same pioneering spirit that once drove America’s earliest adventurers. Along with being an artist and jeweler\, Weber has worked as an Elderhostel coordinator and instructor\, now guiding small ships on the Columbia River and in Alaska and leading his own tours\, sharing his appreciation for the stamina\, ingenuity\, and character that shaped the American West.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/pauline-weaver-and-the-mountain-men-of-arizona-5/2024-03-28/
LOCATION:Desert Caballeros Western Museum\, 21 N. Frontier Street\, Wickenburg\, AZ\, 85390\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks,Central Arizona
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240327T120000
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SUMMARY:Pauline Weaver and the Mountain Men of Arizona
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explains who the mountain men were\, how they lived\, and why they were in Arizona. Using a colorful presentation\, Weber\, clad in buckskins\, focuses on the life and times of Pauline Weaver\, Prescott\, Arizona’s first white citizen\, and other famous mountain men who made their way through this territory. Using photos\, maps and filmed demonstrations\, Weber explains the work these men did\, the routes they traveled\, and the arms\, tools and accoutrements they used for commerce and everyday life. \n  \nAt a young age\, Todd Weber became enthralled with the stories of the fur traders\, American Indians\, and explorers in American history. Through years of reading journals and studying historical accounts of America’s past\, he became well-versed in the facts and details of this transformative era. He also believes that certain modern ventures\, including an ICO\, capture the same pioneering spirit that once drove America’s earliest adventurers. Along with being an artist and jeweler\, Weber has worked as an Elderhostel coordinator and instructor\, now guiding small ships on the Columbia River and in Alaska and leading his own tours\, sharing his appreciation for the stamina\, ingenuity\, and character that shaped the American West.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/pauline-weaver-and-the-mountain-men-of-arizona-5/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Desert Caballeros Western Museum\, 21 N. Frontier Street\, Wickenburg\, AZ\, 85390\, United States
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks,Central Arizona
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