Our History is the Future with Nick Estes
Join us as we delve into the latest chapter in the centuries-long struggle for Indigenous liberation. In this lecture, Nick Estes will discuss his latest work Our History is the Future. […]
It Takes a Nation to Heal
Indigenous tribes today are finding themselves in crisis. Community initiatives are mobilizing to sustain water, land, language, youth, and heritage. Megan will shine light on the root causes of these […]
From “Chief” to Code Talker: Four Profiles of the Navajo Code Talkers
During WWII a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines without knowing that they would be called on to develop a secret code against the Japanese military. This […]
The Navajo Long Walk (1863 through 1868): Through the Eyes of Navajo Women
The Navajo people of old were forced to leave their homes and walk over 450 miles to Fort Sumner in eastern New Mexico where they were imprisoned on a small […]
American Native: Native American
What is the experience of Native Americans in the U.S.? What is Native? What is Indian? What is Indigenous? The experiences of Native Americans in the U.S. are complex, and […]
A Celebration of Water’s Impact on Native American Culture
Join us for an exploration of the rich and diverse indigenous cultures of Arizona. Hear traditional stories that have been passed down for generations. See a traditional dance performance. Learn about Native American tools and instruments, how they were made and how they were used.
From “Chief” to Code Talkers: Four Profiles of the Navajo Code Talkers
During WWII a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines without knowing that they would be called on to develop a secret code against the Japanese military. This […]
2019 Humanities Awards Celebrates…
Rising from Invisibility: Indigenous Arizona Women (Sedona)
In many Southwestern matrifocal cultures, Indigenous women’s lives are modeled after female heroes and sacred women who exemplify and express courage and kinship values. Among some tribal cultures, rites of […]
Armed with Our Language, We Went to War: The Navajo Code Talkers (Payson)
– During WWII a select group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines with a unique weapon. Using the Navajo language, they devised a secret code that the enemy […]
