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Staff update on cultural center procurement: \"The RSOQ for the indigenous cultural community cultural center is out,\" staff said, adding that the city is \"seeking a partner through this RSOQ\" and that commission members will be involved in review meetings. Rose, the commission staff liaison (title updated to Indigenous Affairs Administrator in late December), said the RSOQ review schedule may overlap commission meeting dates and that she would arrange coverage as needed.

Events and work groups: Commissioners discussed two standing events the commission helps plan: Code Talkers Day in August and Indigenous Peoples' Day (observed on the second Monday in October). Commissioners said they want to form small work groups of about three members to avoid triggering quorum rules while planning events, and one commissioner urged beginning planning for Code Talkers Day as early as May to allow adequate time for logistics, food orders and tabling. Rose said she has placed a budget request for an additional citywide powwow or music festival; whether the event proceeds depends on the budget team's review and approval for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

Outreach, trainings and community meetings: Commissioners and community members highlighted several items of interest:
- Mountain Mojo Group will partner with the Small Business Development Center at Coconino Community College to host a free lunch-and-learn for nonprofits and small businesses on Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Murdoch Center (staff to circulate registration link).
- A Microsoft Teams meeting on Jan. 29 at noon will revisit the Picture Canyon pit-house interpretive sign; tribal representatives from local nations are being contacted for input.
- A webinar titled \"Protecting Native Americans in Arizona: Addressing human trafficking through a health care lens\" was shared; it is scheduled for Jan. 22 and lists Lynette Grable of Not Our Native Daughters as a speaker.
- Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona will hold a fundraiser, \"Valentine's Day,\" on Feb. 13 at Coconino Community College; commissioners sought sponsors and community participation.
- The Flag High Native American Club announced a Valentine's Bazaar and asked for help publicizing the event to the community.

Community concern — Horseman's Lodge/Cameron chapter: Commissioner Francis described a chapter-level discussion in Cameron about the future use of the Horseman's Lodge property and reported uncertainty about whether proceeds from casino or other enterprises flow back to chapters or community improvements. Francis said transparency about allocation of funds is a concern and noted the issue may become relevant to city and county conversations.

Next steps: staff and commissioners agreed to circulate links and calendar invites for trainings, to recruit members for work groups starting in May for Code Talkers Day planning, and to follow up on the RSOQ review calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts with commission meetings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Indigenous Commission Meeting - January 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the Jan. 8 meeting, staff and commissioners described an open RSOQ for an Indigenous cultural center, upcoming memorial and community events, training opportunities, and a community meeting in Cameron about the Horseman's Lodge property.","taxTitle","Flagstaff City, Coconino County, Arizona","taxId",4650,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6392620,"Commissioner Mariah Zavala elected second co-chair of Indigenous Commission",412,1888000,2300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2109599-376059d537c559e7343ac96ce354381f&start=1888&end=2300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2109599-376059d537c559e7343ac96ce354381f/thumbnail_1888000.jpg","/articles/6392620/Flagstaff-City/Coconino-County/Arizona/Commissioner-Mariah-Zavala-elected-second-co-chair-of-Indigenous-Commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6392620-21be6a411b57d2bc942e03500a4727a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175216&Signature=F~bSip3xVtvuIx6Ms0zDlVsi~08oiOB7tcE1TnXEOT59bw83WzCMShZHB7Th1o8dd-lcYXfCiFJ3FyYN9MIpG5AwQKYJ4iZ9ZzdbIFZdCxFYZ6n6HjY8ME3Jm0CgJhXjOM5K4V1fW74jBE-luXrHKOSz7fm-XTb~vctBSFUeqj2gKEs15WuTwaZKvj56j7wNWZBgGSf0xLzhqV4-3Z27JUiokvl~BNJspTKiYEIc0vPbKHKXty34hbpCbhykoW2GKeYhnVIjufBs87bdWAkVuxvr0jGDEI972FZQuV1yqW~QhwPznvk~Sv0qZPOJ5CFXMxwavKE4pGMKL~kqq4SzMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Darren Lance nominated Commissioner Mariah Zavala to serve as the Indigenous Commission's second co-chair for 2025; Zavala accepted and the commission approved the nomination by voice vote during the Jan. 8 meeting.

Lance described the second co-chair role as stepping in when the lead co-chair is not available. Commissioners said the co-chair structure is intended to reflect Indigenous kinship values and to rotate leadership so a second co-chair can gain experience before becoming lead co-chair in a subsequent year.

The motion to nominate Zavala was made by Commissioner Darren Lance and seconded in the meeting record; the transcript shows no opposition when commissioners voted \"aye.\" Commissioner Daryl Marks explicitly declined a separate nomination, saying he would support balanced leadership and would cast his first vote for Daryl (comment in transcript interpretable as a procedural remark). Zavala accepted the office at the time of the vote.","Commissioner Darren Lance nominated Mariah Zavala to serve as the commission's second co-chair; the commission approved the nomination by voice vote with no recorded opposition.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6392625,"Indigenous Commission votes to hold monthly meetings on second Thursday, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.",1007,337000,1344000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2109599-376059d537c559e7343ac96ce354381f&start=337&end=1344","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2109599-376059d537c559e7343ac96ce354381f/thumbnail_337000.jpg","/articles/6392625/Flagstaff-City/Coconino-County/Arizona/Indigenous-Commission-votes-to-hold-monthly-meetings-on-second-Thursday-11-am1230-pm","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6392625-3b98eb38894154443c650deb932e9967/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175216&Signature=dxYGUl~mUYM~C75GpEiIUMLDNsEBPvCoVDpCzhwJVPrSEKL5HQz0pwRouY4i8JUg3HmWMQWyK-pfTDFaFLN1YdzA87-1SeGI9i6g0Oa5LvB~WHXxpjapskb4QDlJy0hic0F~tt~rfw2B5piNvTwLTdHMXT4i4OXvxP9vLGuMGN5ywQn0AqrvjF2i3yxGZbx64lfj~0CE6KMt3igFXqxKeDR5YAQCPIOxP6d-~DdZ20p0no24Pyo0mcW9RQXYc7QZq40N9gpSbfwlZgeNxEghflEh9dDvIh5WUUh36~WKXUxjXYVovbtNVMxy3cb~hkOiCwQl2u-RaLycfNp~6NSOSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Flagstaff City Indigenous Commission voted on Jan. 8, 2025, to move its regular monthly meetings to the second Thursday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Commissioners said the change aims to reduce cancellations for lack of quorum and allow more time for presentations. Commissioner Mariah Zavala introduced the motion to revise the schedule; Commissioner Moana seconded, and the motion carried with no recorded opposition in the meeting transcript. The text of the motion as recorded was \"Motion to move the meetings to the 2nd Thursday of each month starting at 11 to 12:30.\" The transcript does not specify an effective start date for the new schedule.

Why it matters: commissioners said current meetings sometimes end early or require cancellations because presenters need more time and some commissioners must attend overlapping obligations. Several commissioners recommended Thursdays and supported lengthening the meeting from one hour to one and a half hours to allow fuller discussion and time for presenters.

Discussion details: at the start of the agenda item, members explored several scheduling options. Commissioners and the staff liaison raised specific conflicts: recovery court and other regular commitments affect some members' availability for a Wednesday- or mid-day meeting; several commissioners asked that meetings be timed to make it easier for presenters (who generally present during typical work hours) to attend. Council member Lori Matthews asked whether an earlier proposal — to hold 11 a.m. meetings on the first Thursday beginning Feb. 6 — was still in effect; commissioners later shifted the formal motion to the second Thursday schedule. The transcript does not resolve the earlier first-Thursday proposal into a single effective start date, so the final vote stands as approval of second-Thursday, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., with the start date not specified in the recorded motion.

Administrative note: commissioners also discussed repeating the schedule on either a first- or second-Thursday cadence to provide predictability for presenters and community partners. Staff and commissioners agreed to circulate calendar invites and confirm the start date after the meeting.","The Flagstaff City Indigenous Commission voted to set a regular monthly meeting time on the second Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; commissioners discussed quorum problems, conflicts with other community obligations and extending meetings from one hour to 90 minutes.","actionData","errors"]

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Indigenous Commission hears updates on cultural center RSOQ, events, outreach and community concerns

Commissioner Mariah Zavala elected second co-chair of Indigenous Commission

Indigenous Commission votes to hold monthly meetings on second Thursday, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.