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10-06-08 Release: Native American influences in Scottsdale highlighted during series

  Nov. 6, 2008



  Contact: Linda Walton, Diversity and Dialogue Consultant, (480) 312-7772



  Native American influences in Scottsdale
  highlighted during next Cross Cultural Series program


How did Native Americans help shape the history of Scottsdale?

Speakers representing two neighboring Native American communities will tackle that subject during the second installment of the 2008 Scottsdale Cross Cultural Series, with two presentations at the following times:

  • Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

  • 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13.

Both panel discussions will take place at the Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. The programs are free and open to the public.

The sessions are the second of a seven-part series on the influence of various cultural groups on the history of Scottsdale. Guest speakers are:

  • Kelly Washington – cultural resource director, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
  • Shane Anton – acting Cultural Preservation Program supervisor, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
  • Raphael Bear – former president, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
  • Steve Geiogamah – tourism development coordinator, City of Scottsdale
  • Hans Klose – Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member, owner of Ironwood Consulting Group

The 2008-09 Cross Cultural Series is covering the history, historic figures and contributions made locally by Native Americans, Hispanic Americans/immigrants from Mexico (including the Yaqui people), Asian Americans, Euro-Americans and African Americans. The series also will touch on the history and contributions of Scottsdale’s faith community as it relates to Scottsdale’s cultural mosaic.

An introduction to the series by local historian Joan Fudala is now airing on CityCable 11 at noon, 4, 7 and 10 p.m. on Sundays through November. CityCable will broadcast video coverage of the presentation on Native Americans at the same times in December.

The Scottsdale Human Relations Commission and the Scottsdale Public Library are sponsoring this free program. Light refreshments will be provided.

To register or for more information, go to www.scottsdalelibrary.org, or call (480) 312-7323 (READ) or the Office of Diversity and Dialogue at (480) 312-7772.

Other topics and invited speakers include

European Americans

Jan. 13, noon, Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m., Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St.

  • Joanne Handley -- Scottsdale Historical Society president
  • Paul Messenger -- local historian
  • George Cavalliere -- son of “Doc”, a blacksmith who brought his family to Scottsdale circa 1910
  • Roberta Pilcher -- lifelong Arizonan and civic leader
  • Len Marcisz -- member, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Board of Directors
  • Don Meserve -- preservation planner, City of Scottsdale

Hispanics/Yaquis

Feb. 3, noon, Mustang Library

Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m., Civic Center Library

  • Joe Garcia, Jr. -- Penjamo Yaqui Indian community, member
  • Jose Maria Burruel, Ph.D. -- author of Images Of America, Mexicans In Scottsdale
  • Lisa Moss -- granddaughter of Resugio Ochoa, first Mexican to claim homestead in Scottsdale

African Americans

March 3, noon, Mustang Library.

March 5, 6:30 p.m. Civic Center Library

  • Dr. Matthew Whitaker -- Arizona State University, associate professor (Thursday evening only)
  • Edward and Kay Van Dyke -- African American Multicultural Museum, co-founders
  • Dr. N. Burton Attico, MD -- member, Sickle Cell Anemia Society of Arizona Board of Directors
  • Emily Ragsdale -- daughter of Lincoln Ragsdale, former head of the Phoenix Branch of the NAACP

Asian Americans

April 7, noon, Mustang Library

April 9, 6:30 p.m. Civic Center Library

  • Jason Song -- Grandson of Jew Chew Song, Chinese immigrant who opened grocery store in late 1920s
  • John Hara, DDS -- California Japanese internment camp survivor
  • Representatives TBD -- Desert Jade Women's Club

Jewish Americans

May 5, noon, Civic Center Library

May 7, 6:30 p.m., Mustang Library.

  • Rabbi Albert Plotkin -- Temple Beth Israel, retired
  • Bill Straus -- Arizona regional director, Anti-Defamation League (Thursday night only)
  • Malcolm Straus -- Bill’s father (Tuesday afternoon only)
  • Representative TBA -- Arizona Jewish Historical Society

 

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