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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 Museum of Casa Grande. \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-8/
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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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 Museum of Casa Grande. \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-8/
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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SUMMARY:"By the Time They Came – African American Men of Arizona" with Akua Duku Anoyke
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nIn this presentation\, Dr. Anokye\, explores the untold stories and accomplishments of African American men in Arizona. Dr. Anokye focuses on identifying the common threads of the African American community that have enriched and given meaning to their lives–striving for education/schooling\, work lives\, belonging\, turning points\, and legacies\, established by such prominent folks as Dr. Eugene Grigsby\, artist and ASU professor\, George Greathouse\, ASU football star and local barber\, Judge Cecil B. Patterson\, and Pastor Warren Stewart. \nThis program is cohosted by The Museum of Casa Grande. \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/by-the-time-they-came-african-american-men-of-arizona-with-akua-duku-anoyke-2/
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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SUMMARY:Debating Origins: Uncovering the Forgotten History of Horses in Arizona with John Mack
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nAlthough 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 cultural and historical roles horses have played in Native American communities\, specifically the Apache and Diné\, it uncovers a more nuanced and accurate narrative of how horses arrived in the state. The presentation underscores the significance of recognizing and honoring Arizona’s Native American heritage and its impact on the state’s history. \nThis program is cohosted by the The Museum of Casa Grande.\n \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nJohn Mack is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a master’s degree in Russian history and a Ph.D. in American history. His book on the settlement of southeast Kansas\, Bucking the Railroads on the Kansas Frontier: the struggle over land claims by homesteading Civil Veterans\, 1867-1876\, was published by McFarland Press in 2012. Dr. Mack has published multiple peer- reviewed articles on aspects of both Russian and US history.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/debating-origins-uncovering-the-forgotten-history-of-horses-in-arizona-with-john-mack/
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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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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