Fall Event Planning: Code Talkers Celebration and Indigenous Peoples Day
Summary
The final program for the October 12 celebration features a keynote by Phefelia Nez, a food sovereignty panel, a plant-based Three Sisters stew lunch from Artisan's Kitchen, and NAU student highlights. Most participants are donating their time, and the Elks Lodge offered a discounted venue.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Most participants are donating time and the Elks Lodge gave a discounted venue, keeping costs low for the city.
The whole Flagstaff community — free food, books for kids, and celebration of Indigenous food sovereignty and student achievement.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Indigenous Commission — November 5, 2026
The commission was to receive an update on a Native American Heritage Month Lunch and Learn featuring Navy veteran Lenora Dez of the Navajo Nation Dine' Naazbaa Partnership, an IPAC/County collaboration.
Indigenous Commission — October 1, 2026
The final program for the October 12 celebration features a keynote by Phefelia Nez, a food sovereignty panel, a plant-based Three Sisters stew lunch from Artisan's Kitchen, and NAU student highlights. Most participants are donating their time, and the Elks Lodge offered a discounted venue.
Indigenous Commission — September 3, 2026
Planning update for the October 12 IPD celebration was tabled because the lead organizer was absent.
Indigenous Commission — May 14, 2026
Working groups are organizing community events for the fall, including the Code Talker celebration scheduled tentatively for August 10 and Indigenous Peoples Day featuring Native literature, chefs, and clean eating initiatives.
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