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SUMMARY:Water\, Sovereignty\, and Survival: Understanding Tribal Water Rights in Arizona
DESCRIPTION: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 manage these critical resources. Participants will gain insight into how Tribal nations are shaping Arizona’s water future\, environmental stewardship\, Tribal nation-building and sovereignty in a time of scarcity and change. \n  \nCora Tso is a Senior Research Fellow at Arizona State University (ASU)’s Kyl Center for Water Policy. In this role\, Cora works to research Tribal water policy\, including analyzing Tribal Nations’ interests\, needs and opportunities in regulatory and legislative processes\, collaborating with local stakeholders in connection with the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative (AWII). Previously\, Cora has worked with governmental\, private\, and non-profit organizations focusing on Indian law and environmental law and policy matters including the Navajo Nation Department of Justice’s Water Rights Unit and with Western Resource Advocates as their Western Lands attorney. Cora is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. She was born and raised on the Navajo reservation and is originally from Shonto\, Arizona\, which is located in northeastern Arizona.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/water-sovereignty-and-survival-understanding-tribal-water-rights-in-arizona/
LOCATION:Page Public Library\, 479 S Lake Powell Blvd\, Page\, AZ\, 86040\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Gift of Hunger and Turkey in Diné Foodways
DESCRIPTION: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 within the global culinary landscape. Through storytelling and food\, join Mario on this journey of Diné food traditions. \nNote: This presentation will include soup for the audience to enjoy as part of the experience. Please make sure this is okay for your site to have. The presentation can be done without it as well. \n  \nChef Renetto-Mario Etsitty was born on the Navajo Reservation and grew up under the tutelage of his Grandparents. Cooking in his Grandmother’s chuckwagon\, and learning ancestral practices from his Grandfather\, who taught young Mario the techniques to preserve his traditional (Diné) foodways. For Chef Mario\, food always reconnects back to understanding and respecting sacred traditions. His pumpkin tamales showcase two sacred plants\, squash and corn. Which make up the 4 sacred plants\, Corn\, Beans\, Squash\, and Tabacco. When Chef Mario cooks\, his culinary and storytelling abilities allow him to preserve and honor his Diné heritage. Etsitty is the owner of “The REZ”\, an Urban Eatery that caters and provides pop up frybread stands that explore traditional and plant base foods based on the goal of sustainable food practices.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/the-gift-of-hunger-and-turkey-in-dine-foodways/
LOCATION:Page Public Library\, 479 S Lake Powell Blvd\, Page\, AZ\, 86040\, United States
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