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NOTICE AND AGENDA

INDIGENOUS COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER 2, 2022

VIRTUAL TEAMS MEETING
211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE
12:00 P.M.

Call to Order

Roll Call

NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means.

Diana Cudeii, Ex-Officio
Meg Kabotie Adakai, Ex-Officio
Vacant Seat, E-Officio
Cora M. Phillips, Co-Chair
Joe. W. Washington, Co-Chair

Darrell Marks
Fawn Toya
Kiara Weathersby
Shawna Whitehat
Jonathan Yellowhair

Others Present:

Land Acknowledgment

The Flagstaff City Council humbly acknowledges the ancestral homelands of this area’s Indigenous nations and original stewards. These lands, still inhabited by Native descendants, border mountains sacred to Indigenous peoples. We honor them, their legacies, their traditions, and their continued contributions. We celebrate their past, present, and future generations who will forever know this place as home.

Public Comment

At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard. (Five minutes maximum per speaker)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of Minutes for October 12, 2022

Motion to approve Minutes as is or approve with amendments.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Native American Heritage Month

An update will be provided by Rose Toehe regarding collaborative efforts with Coconino County Employee Diversity Team and Indigenous Peoples Advisory Council.

Upcoming Nomination/Election of Co-Chairs and Expiration of Terms

There will be reminders that Co-chair selections are coming up and some terms will be expiring in December 2022. These items will be on the agenda for the December 2022 Commission meeting.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report

November is Native American Heritage Month, this discussion will provide an opportunity to dive into the Federal Boarding School report from the Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, US Government. The Commission can speak to how this report can be taken to support the Recommendations made to and accepted by City Council. Commissioner Weathersby has volunteered to lead the conversation. Please review the report before the meeting convenes.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS

ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE

The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted at Flagstaff City Hall on                    , at                a.m./p.m. This notice has been posted on the City's website and can be downloaded at www.flagstaff.az.gov.

Dated this               day of                                       , 2022.

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Rose Toehe, Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives