Debating Origins: Uncovering the Forgotten History of Horses in Arizona with John Mack

Dorothy Powell Senior Center 405 E 6th St, Casa Grande, AZ, United States

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Although European settlers are commonly credited with introducing horses to Arizona, Native American communities in the state have long had a deep and cultural relationship with these animals. This presentation explores the ongoing conversation about the origins of horses in Arizona, emphasizing the perspectives and insights of Indigenous Arizonans. By delving into the […]

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“Talking Code with a Secret Weapon: Navajo Code Talkers Speak” with Laura Tohe

Dorothy Powell Senior Center 405 E 6th St, Casa Grande, AZ, United States

PRESENTATION 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 […]

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