Save the Confluence

Public Hearings: Grand Canyon Uranium Mine Permits
2016-08-29 18:00 - 2016-08-30 20:00 (America/Denver) | Sinagua Middle School, 3950 East Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ, 86004, United States
3 uranium mines near the Grand Canyon are seeking air quality control permit renewals that would allow them to pollute the environment around Grand Canyon National Park.
The Arizona Dept of Environmental Quality will accept public comments on the permit renewals until August 30, 2016 and will host three public hearings in northern Arizona, including one in Flagstaff. PLEASE ATTEND.
Public Comment Period
Dates: July 25, 2016 – Aug. 30, 2016
You have an opportunity to submit written comments on the permit renewals and revision and make oral comments at the public hearing. Written comments must include the name, mailing address, signature of commenter and/or their agent or attorney and clearly state reasons why the permit should or should not be issued. Grounds for comment are limited to whether the permits meet the criteria for issuance spelled out in the state air pollution control laws or rules.
Comments may be submitted as follows:
By Email | Send Email >
By Fax: 602-771-2299
By Mail (Must be postmarked by Aug. 30, 2016):
ADEQ
Balaji Vaidyanathan
Air Quality Permits Section Manager
1110 West Washington Street, 3415A-1
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Public Hearing Dates
ADEQ will be holding three public hearings:
Monday, Aug. 29, 2016
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Fredonia High School Gymnasium
221 E. Hortt Street
Fredonia, AZ 86022
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016
Time: 1 p.m.
Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites
Tsotsvalki Conference Center
Tunatya Room #3
Junction of Hwy 160 and Hwy 264 in Tuba City
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Sinagua Middle School
Auditorium — Mini A
3950 E. Butler Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
ADEQ will consider all comments received in making a final decision on the proposed permits. Everyone commenting will receive notification of the final decision. People who file comments on the permits will have the right to appeal the final decision as an appealable agency action to the Office of Administrative Hearing (OAR) pursuant to §41.1092.03, and the appeal must be filed within thirty (30) days after the issuance of the final decision. The OAR may sustain, modify, or reverse the final decision.
More info: http://www.grandcanyontrust.org/blog/grand-canyon-area-uranium-mines-seek-permit-renewals

Colorado River Days 2016
2016-09-02 - 2016-09-12 | Tuba City, AZ, United States
Visit Flagstaff, Ariz., for 10 days of non-stop events focusing on the Colorado River.

Grand Canyon End to End with Kevin Fedarko, Rich Rudow, and Chris Atwood
2016-09-09 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | Northern Arizona University- Cline Library, PO Box 6022, Bldg 28 Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011-6022, United States
We are co-sponsoring the event “Grand Canyon End to End,” featuring author Kevin Fedarko and two other Grand Canyon thru-hikers, Rich Rudow and Chris Atwood.
**This event is free and there are no tickets – so get there early to grab a seat!
Cline Library
Northern Arizona University
1001 S. Knoles Dr.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
6:00—7:30 pm: Rich Rudow and Chris Atwood
Rich Rudow and Chris Atwood will kick off the evening, recounting their 57-day end-to-end traverse of the Grand Canyon below the rim. Find out what inspired the team to try this feat, key details of their chosen route, and stories of how they endured brutal weather, injuries, and sickness while climbing up and down hundreds of thousands of vertical feet to complete the route.
Intermission
8:00-9:30 pm: Kevin Fedarko
Despite the fact that the Grand Canyon is widely recognized and universally loved, it’s surrounded on all sides by threats: mining activity, helicopter traffic, and massive development schemes. In order to explore this paradox, author Kevin Fedarko decided to do something drastic: to complete a mega-transect through the heart of the canyon by walking from Lees Ferry to Grand Wash Cliffs. Setting off in the fall of 2015, he embarked on what turned into an epic, illuminating, blister-inducing adventure of nearly 700 miles that will be featured in the September issue of National Geographic. He got a lot more than he bargained for.
We hope to see you there!
*This event is co-sponsored with Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Trust, and the Arizona Trail Association as part of Colorado River Days Flagstaff.

Festival of Flight
2016-09-10 08:00 - 2016-09-11 08:00 (America/Denver) | Grand Canyon National Park, 8 South Entrance Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ, 86023, United States
Join us as we celebrate Grand Canyon BIRDS! In addition to the National Park Service Centennial, we will also be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Condor Reintroduction and the 100th Anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty!
Join us at any of the following events!
Saturday, September 10th
Bird Walks
8 am – 12 pm Water Tanks Bird Walk* (limited to 12 people, bring water & snacks)
9 am – 10 am Rim Trail Bird Walk*
11 am – 12 pm Rim Trail Bird Walk*
* Meeting at GCVC, please arrive early and have iNaturalist downloaded on your smartphones, ipads, tablets etc.
Events & Talks
10 am- 2 pm Bird Fair at Grand Canyon Visitor Center plaza
Join AZ Audubon Society, Peregine Fund, Zuni Aviary, Jay’s Bird Barn, Talkin’ Birds Radio and Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center and learn all about birds!
12 pm–4 pm Hawk Identification Yaki Point
2 pm–2:30 pm Grand Canyon: An Important Bird Area- AZ Audubon Society
3 pm-3:30 pm The Importance of Birding-Ray Brown
7:00 pm Ray Brown’s Talkin’ Birds Evening Program, McKee Amphitheater
Sunday September 11th
6:30 am–7:30 am Talkin’ Birds Radio Program Hopi House platform in Village
12 pm –4 pm Hawk Identification Yaki Point
For more information visit- https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=AE8A3D21-1DD8-B71B-0B157CA4FBA353DB
Come and get your BIRD on!

Riding the Rim: The 14th Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering
2016-09-10 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, United States
Enjoy classic and contemporary poetry, song and open range entertainment featuring noted Arizona poets and performers preserving the culture and heritage of the American West. This gathering brings the Arizona cowboy into perspective, looking at stereotypes, the history of the cowboy in the state and also exploring living traditions.
Programmed in conjunction with the 25th Annual Trappings of the American West Exhibition & Sale, presented in partnership with Dry Creek Arts Fellowship.
For a complete list of scheduled Trappings events, visit musnaz.org.

Photographing the Grand Canyon: Where, When & How to Capture the Best Photograph
2016-09-11 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, United States
How does one portray the drama of Grand Canyon? Gary Ladd’s new book from the Grand Canyon Association, Photographing Grand Canyon, shows one where to be at sunrise, how to emphasize depth and scale and why the “rule of thirds” is useful but not sacrosanct. Join Ladd and learn the secrets of photographing this most remarkable natural wonder of the world.
Programmed in conjunction with the 25th Annual Trappings of the American West Exhibition & Sale, presented in partnership with Dry Creek Arts Fellowship.

The Grandest Journey with Kevin Fedarko
2016-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
Featuring Kevin Fedarko, author of The New York Times bestseller, The Emerald Mile.
Kevin will preview the 700-mile trek he took through the heart of the Grand Canyon. And he’ll talk about why this matters for the future of the Grand Canyon, an iconic landscape that is both beloved and threatened. This epic odyssey will be highlighted in the September 2016 issue of National Geographic.
Wednesday, September 14, 6 pm
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Dorrance Hall
Phoenix, Arizona
RSVP required: http://grandcanyontrust.nonprofitsoapbox.com/grandestjourney

CONFLUENCE: A Musical Journey Through the Colorado River's National Parks
2016-09-23 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Denver) | Cluster Studios, 3881 Steele Street, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
It’s a wrap!
Please help us mark the end of production for the upcoming documentary project, CONFLUENCE, with music and merriment. On the heels of the National Park Service Centennial in August, CONFLUENCE follows indie folk band, The Infamous Flapjack Affair, on a journey through iconic national parks in the Colorado River Basin. Along the way, the band will learn about the people and places that depend on one of the most important, endangered river systems in the world, and turn their experiences into original music. Follow the adventure: confluencethejourney.com.
**National Parks-inspired attire highly encouraged**
Featuring swing, folk fusion, and gypsy jazz music by:

Banshee Tree
CONFLUENCE’s own The Infamous Flapjack Affair
Grande Orquesta Navarre (featuring DeVotchKa’s Tom Hagerman)

Drink specials and snacks provided. All ages event.
Hosted by National Parks Conservation Association, the non-profit partner of CONFLUENCE, in collaboration with Conservation Colorado and National Park Trips Media, Widewater Institute and National Park Experience.

Fee Free Days in America's National Parks
2016-09-24 | Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas, 100 Lake Shore Dr, Page, AZ, 86040, United States
America’s Best Idea – the national parks – is even better when it’s free!
Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free* dates in 2016:
September 24
National Public Lands Day
November 11
Veterans Day
The fee waiver includes entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
Fee-free days make parks accessible to more people. However, national parks are always economical, with entrance fees that range from $3 to $30. In addition, any fourth grade student can get a free annual pass through the Every Kid in a Park program, and active duty military and citizens with a permanent disability can also get free passes. For more information about the variety of discounted passes available, please visit http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm.

Kane Brown presented by the Western Navajo Fair
2016-09-24 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Western Navajo Fairgrounds, 36.126787, -111.207155, Tuba City, Arizona, 86045, United States
On Saturday, September 24, 2016, Kane Brown brings his highly anticipated show to the heart of the Navajo Nation; Tuba City, Arizona! Twenty-two year old Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. native, Kane Brown shot to the top of the charts after independently releasing his viral sensation “Used To Love You Sober” to digital retailers. Named an “Artist To Watch” by Billboard, HITS and Huffington Post, Brown developed an underground swell of rabid fans by posting original and cover songs to his personal social media channels. After joining forces with RCA Nashville in January 2016, Brown answered fans demands and released “Used To Love You Sober” to country radio as his debut single. Brown is currently out on his first headlining tour with 35+ sold out shows and joins Florida Georgia Line on tour this summer.
FAQs
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
No ID is required. Just your ticket.
What can/can’t I bring to the event?
No food or drinks will be allowed. You can bring your phone, camera, small bag (bag will be searched), and necessities.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can contact Mike Sixkiller at 928.283.3305
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes.
Can I update my registration information?
Yes.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You can bring a printed ticket or a picture of the ticket using your phone. As long as we can scan the bar code.
What is the refund policy?
No refunds
The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?
One ticket will allow one entry. As long as the person has a valid ticket, the name does not need to match.
Is the Kane Brown concert part of the Western Navajo Fair?
The Kane Brown concert is being sponsored by the Western Navajo Fair. The actual Western Navajo Fair will still take place during the third weekend of October.

Fall Film Screening
2016-09-28 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Grand Canyon Trust, 2601 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, United States
FREE and open to the public:
Join us for our first bi-annual Fall Film Screening!
We’re taking advantage of our back patio while the weather lasts to show three Grand Canyon films. You’ll also have a chance to meet Navajo families who are part of Save the Confluence, the group opposing the proposed Escalade development, and get updates on the canyon issues you care about.
Wednesday, September 28, 6:30 pm
Grand Canyon Trust Homestead
2601 N. Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ, 86001
Films include:
Martin’s Boat – A film about legendary conservationist (and Grand Canyon Trust co-founder) Martin Litton, the tradition of Grand Canyon dory guides he left behind, and his legacy as a conservationist. (Directed by Pete McBride.)
The Important Places – A short film about the connection between a father and son, and how the thread woven between them, the Colorado River, brought them back to the most important place of all. (Directed by Forest Woodward and Brendan Leonard.)
The Confluence – Learn firsthand from Navajo families why they oppose Grand Canyon Escalade. This story explores how the physical landscapes of the Grand Canyon region shape the cultural, emotional and spiritual landscapes of the Navajo people who inhabit it. (Directed by Courtney Blackmer-Raynolds.)
Bring a lawn chair and your friends. We hope to see you there!
Photo by Ted Grussing

Radmilla Cody's New CD Release Celebration - K'é Hasin
2016-10-01 14:45 - 18:45 (America/Chicago) | Phil Thomas Performing Arts Center, Shiprock, NM, 87420, United States
I will be hosting a FREE concert in celebration of my new album, “K’é Hasin”, on October 1st, 2016 in Shiprock, NM, at the Phil L. Thomas Performing Arts Center from 2:45 pm to 6:45 pm. There will be GIVEAWAYS at the concert!
Map to venue:
https://goo.gl/maps/fAYC6jRAcDy
PERFORMANCES BY:
Eds Brown
Writtyn
James Bilagody
JJ Otero
Jaclyn Roessel
Stella Martin
Talibah Begay
James June
Levi Platero
Radmilla
The night will be co-hosted by the ever positive and humorous Pax Harvey and beautiful former Miss Navajo Nation, Jannalee Atcitty.
A film screening will begin at 3 PM featuring “Save The Confluence” and a short film by Kody Dayish. There will also be a Fashion Show highlighting some of the latest creations by Jared Yazzie of OxDx Clothing.
“K’é Hasin” has many interpretations, but it is essentially Enduring Kinship and Hope. Our original laws and teachings have proved that K’é will always provide for us in our times of need. K’é provides not only love, but also unifies our collective strength. When we unite as a people, we begin to use our very indigenous traits of critical thinking, we engage each other in a more meaningful manner to the benefit of all.
I have seen the beauty of K’é endure time and time again despite the obstacles we have faced together. From environmental destruction caused by resource exploitation to bordertown settlement violence, as well as gender based abuse and violence. K’é has united us in love for each other and the land we are raised on. K’é does not discriminate.
See you there Shi K’ei/ my relatives! ❤✊
This event is co-hosted and sponsored by:
Shiprock High School Student Council
Phil L. Thomas Performing Arts Center
Navajo Times
Marco Arviso Jewelry
Canyon Records
For The People
and YOU 🙂
Online CD sales will begin October 1st, visit http://RadmillaCody.com
Hózhó, K’é, Iina doó Siihasin…
* see flyer for details
#KéHasin #KinshipHope #EnduringKinshipandHope #KéBeiNihiDzil #ThroughKinshipWeAreStrong #Justice4Loreal #NoDAPL #NoLoop202 #DefendTheSacred #SaveTheConfluence #NoSnowbowl #MMIW

3rd Annual Alpine Bank Colorado River Cleanup
2016-10-08 08:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Centennial Park, 300 W 5th St, Rifle, CO, 81650, United States
Join the Middle Colorado Watershed Council for the 3rd annual Alpine Bank Colorado River Cleanup.
This year’s event will begin at 8:30am at Centennial Park in Rifle , and we’ll be cleaning up the stretch of River located in Rifle as well as segments of Rifle Creek. Pre-registration is required, and all volunteers will be treated to a BBQ lunch at noon with great prizes and giveaway items. Sponsors include Alpine Bank, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, the Colorado River District, Home Depot, Costco, City of Rifle, Trout Unlimited, American Rivers, Iron Mountain Hot Springs, and Glenwood Adventure Park. Come show support for your Watershed!

Defend The Sacred - Relay Run from Hopi to Twin Arrows
2016-10-09 05:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Hopi Tribal Administraion Building, 1 Main St, Kykotsmovi Village, AZ, 86039, United States
The Grand Canyon Escalade is a proposed development will be discussed at a hearing taking place at Twin Arrows.
The Escalade is a huge threat to 420+ acres of land held sacred to Hopi and other Arizona tribes. As concerned Hopi & Tewa people, a relay run to Twin Arrows will start on October 9th to show Hopi presence and peaceful prayer about this issue.
On October 10th we will be present at the hearing.
Join us in opposition to this Escalade and the movement to protect our way of life. Defend the Sacred.

A Conversation at the Intersection of Art, Law & Indian Identity
2016-10-09 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Hear a panel of cutting-edge American Indian artists and leading lawyers discuss the ways Indian Identity and artist vision can shape and challenge American Indian identity while also having legal implications and community impact.
This event is hosted by the Heard in partnership with the Native American Rights Fund and the Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
Reception at 3:30 p.m., program at 4 p.m.
Admission is free, but RSVP is required by clicking here: https://9301a.blackbaudhosting.com/9301a/A-Conversation-at-the-Intersection-of-Art-Law–Indian-Identity.
More details including speakers will be posted soon.

Navajo Nation Law & Order Committee public meeting on Escalade
2016-10-10 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Twin Arrows Resort & Casino, 22181 Resort Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ, 86004, United States
The bill to get the Navajo Nation to approve and fork over $65 million to help build the Grand Canyon Escalade gets its first public airing at a casino.
The Grand Canyon Escalade — opposed by tens of thousands of people worldwide — would take 420 acres of land away from Navajos on the western side of the Navajo Nation to build a resort and gondola tram down into Grand Canyon National Park at the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers.
The proposed development is opposed by the federal government, conservationists and more than 18 American Indian tribes, who say there are many sacred spaces that would be desecrated. The Hopi Tribe says that its land agreement with the Navajos would be violated if the proposal goes through.
Council Delegate Ben Bennett, who is not from the area, but rather from eastern Navajo, is the sponsor of the bill.
Tribal elected officials originally planned for the first hearing in Mexican Hat, Utah, but decided it should be moved to the casino after fearing public turnout would overwhelm the tiny welcome center in Monument Valley.

Indigenous Peoples Day
2016-10-10 10:30 - 14:30 (America/Denver) | Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Join the Heard Museum community as we commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day with dance, film and discussion.
12:30 p.m. — Welcome/Hoop Dance by Kevin Dakota Duncan (San Carlos Apache/Mandan/Arikara/Hidatsa)
12:40 p.m. — Screening of short documentary, “The Last American Indian on Earth,” followed by discussion led by Heard Museum staff
1:15 p.m. — Lecture by Matika Wilbur. Wilbur (Swinomish/Tulalip) is an unique artist and social documentarian in Indian Country. She is founder of Project 562, which explores Native identity and experience through a dedication to photographing contemporary Native America.
The events are free and open to the public. Learn more:
http://heard.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day/

Conservation Call
2016-10-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
Bill Hedden, Grand Canyon Trust executive and the trust Conservation Director Ethan Aumack, will discuss “The Escalade Tram Proposal Gets Real” through a conference call.
In late August, after sustained behind-the-scenes politicking on the part of Scottsdale developer and Escalade proponent Rial Lamar Whitmer, legislation was introduced to the Navajo Nation Council that would move the tram proposal forward.
The trust encourages participants to email any questions they may have before, during or after the discussion to Darcy Allen, at dallen@grandcanyontrust.org. Hedden and Aumack wil address your questions after their presentation. Please RSVP to Darcy Allen by Oct. 10 a.m.
Dial-in phone number: (877) 686-0400.
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Tó'Naneesdizí March-The Frontline Is Everywhere
2016-10-15 06:00 (America/Chicago) | Tuba City, AZ, Tuba City, AZ, United States
Please share.

Little Colorado River Water Rights Workshop - Hosted by Black Mesa Trust
2016-10-19 18:00 (America/Denver) | Hotevilla Youth & Elderly Center, Hotevilla-Bacavi, AZ, 86030, United States
You are invited to attend a workshop that will cover the on-going Little Colorado River (LCR) water rights claim settlement, the Peabody water mining and its IMPACT on Sii’papu.
The LCR Settlement and ties to the 2004 Arizona Water Settlement Act will also be explained.
The workshop will be conducted by the Black Mesa Trust and will start promptly at 6pm.
Tribal officials and spokesman including the Water / Energy team are invited to attend so that they can respond and hear the concerns of the people.
Your voice is needed – attend this workshop
For further information contact:
Vernon Masayesva
(928) 255 – 2356 or (928) 734 – 2191

Bodaway ABNDN Planning Meeting
2016-10-23 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Cedar Ridge Arizona, US-89, Cameron, AZ, 86020, United States

12 Reasons for Grazing Reform: An art presentation
2016-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Salt Lake City Public Library Marmalade Branch, 280 W 500 N, Salt Lake City, UT, 84103, United States
Join us for an evening of art and story!
Botanical artist Heidi Snyder teamed up with Biologist Mary O’Brien to capture, through art, a web of species and ecosystems adversely affected by heavy livestock grazing. And the resulting 12 drawings make the case for grazing reform.
Come meet the artist, enjoy the paintings, and delve into the issues!
Tuesday, October 25, 7-8:30 p.m.
Marmalade Branch Public Library
280 West 500 North
Salt Lake City, UT, 84103
Free and open to the public.

12 Reasons for Grazing Reform: An art presentation
2016-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Raven’s Heart Gallery, 57 West Center Street Box 33, Kanab, UT, 84741, United States
Join us for an evening of art and story!
Botanical artist Heidi Snyder teamed up with Biologist Mary O’Brien to capture, through art, a web of species and ecosystems adversely affected by heavy livestock grazing. And the resulting 12 drawings make the case for grazing reform.
Come enjoy the paintings, and delve into the issues!
Wednesday, October 26, 7-8:30 p.m.
Raven’s Heart Gallery
57 West Center Street
Kanab, UT, 84741
Free and open to the public.

On Indigenous Resiliency: A Native American Recognition Days Eve
2016-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Downtown Phoenix Civic Space, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
A celebration of Indigenous Resiliency. Activities will include music by the Yadilah’s, Call to Action and letter writing for #NoDAPL, spoken word, testimony from current and former ASU students, guided meditation.

12 Reasons for Grazing Reform: An art presentation
2016-10-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Moab Arts & Recreation Center, the MARC, 111 E 100 N, Moab, UT, 84532, United States
Join us for an evening of art and story!
Botanical artist Heidi Snyder teamed up with Biologist Mary O’Brien to capture, through art, a web of species and ecosystems adversely affected by heavy livestock grazing. And the resulting 12 drawings make the case for grazing reform.
Come enjoy the paintings, and delve into the issues!
Friday, October 25, 7-8:30 p.m.
Moab Arts and Recreation Center
111 East 100 North
Moab, UT, 84532
Free and open to the public.

All Souls Eve
2016-11-01 18:00 - 2016-11-02 00:00 (America/Denver) | The Green Room, 15 N Agassiz St, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, United States
All Souls Eve @ the Green Room- Tuesday, November 1st @ 6pm.
Bring offerings for the altar and a dish to honor the remembrance of a loved one for a Celebration of Life Potluck and Remembrance Party… Potluck begins @ 6pm, followed by a presentation from MNA Artist in Residence, Ed Kabotie @ 7pm on ‘Meso-American Connections with the Southwest’… Music begins at 8pm with Tiny Bird, Tha Yoties & Special Guest, D Dread.

11th Annual Navajo Rug & Indian Art Auction
2016-11-05 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary welcomes art collectors, enthusiasts and supporters of Pueblo Grande Museum to its 11th Annual Navajo Rug and Indian Art Auction on Saturday, November 5. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a live auction and view many styles of Navajo rugs and a variety of American Indian art.
The R.B. Burnham & Company will again be working with the PGMA on this auction. The preview will begin at 9 a.m. with the auction following at noon. The auction is free and open to the public and American Indian foods including fry bread will be available for purchase during the auction.
A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit the Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary and be used to help support preservation efforts, education programs, exhibits and artifact collections at the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park.
The Museum will be open 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. with standard admission rates for visitors, and free for current Museum Auxiliary Members.

A Sunset Tribute In Honor of Our Veterans
2016-11-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Join veterans groups, color guards, performers and speakers at the American Indian Veterans National Memorial on the grounds of the Heard Museum for a special sunset tribute to veterans of the U.S. armed forces, followed by a reception commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War inside the museum’s Steele Auditorium.
The featured speaker is Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, 17th surgeon general of the United States and distinguished professor at the University of Arizona.
After the 5 p.m. ceremony, attendees are invited to the Steele Auditorium for a 6 to 8 p.m. commemorative reception presented by Chapter 432 of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Wanda Wright, director of the Arizona Department of Veterans Services, will give remarks at this reception.
Earlier in the day, observe Vietnam-era artists painting in the Central Courtyard and enjoy music performed by the Larry Redhouse Trio from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Service and sacrifice spanning more than three centuries are honored in the first and only known national memorial to American Indian veterans of many conflicts. The memorial consists of several sizable sculptures by acclaimed Native artists. Free and open to the public. For more information, email Marcus Monenerkit at mmonenerkit@heard.org.

Naabik'íyáti' Committee Work Session on Proposed Escalade
2016-11-10 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, 22181 Resort Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ, 86004, United States
Tribal council members will hear from lobbyists and supporters of an effort to build a tourist development and gondola tram at the confluence of the Little Colorado and Colorado rivers, overlooking the Grand Canyon.
Developers hope to persuade this influential committee to approve their project and get the tribe to pay $65 million towards the project.
Opposition has swollen worldwide by tens of thousands of people who see the project as both a cultural and environmental threat.

Fee Free Days in America's National Parks
2016-11-11 | Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas, 100 Lake Shore Dr, Page, AZ, 86040, United States
America’s Best Idea – the national parks – is even better when it’s free!
Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free* dates in 2016:
November 11
Veterans Day
The fee waiver includes entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
Fee-free days make parks accessible to more people. However, national parks are always economical, with entrance fees that range from $3 to $30. In addition, any fourth grade student can get a free annual pass through the Every Kid in a Park program, and active duty military and citizens with a permanent disability can also get free passes. For more information about the variety of discounted passes available, please visit http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm.
