Youth of the Peaks | NEWS/EVENTS Past Events: 2006 February 10th – 12th - CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION! Who: Youth of the Peaks, elders, and spiritual and community leaders What: A two day conference, "New Voices Emerging: Protecting the San Francisco Peaks for Future Generations" Where: The Hive, 319 S. San Francisco St. Flagstaff, Arizona When: February 10th – 12th - Friday Night Through Sunday Night Why: To learn from our elders and leaders to protect the San Francisco Peaks Goals: 1) To bring elders and youth together so that young people are given an opportunity to learn traditional teachings, be guided into action, and build lasting relationships with their elders. 2) To bring youth from communities in the Southwest to discuss putting pressure on the city of Flagstaff to say "No" to selling reclaimed wastewater to Arizona Snowbowl. We will be discussing putting economic pressure through a consumer boycott of Flagstaff, as well as building up for a regional mobilization in March. We would like to see diverse representation from the 13 tribes: Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Hualapai, Havasupai, Yavapai-Apache, Yavapai-Prescott, Tonto Apache, White Mountain Apache, San Carlos Apache, San Juan Southern Paiute, Fort McDowell Mohave Apache, and Acoma tribes. Elders: We would like to ask elders to speak to the youth about protecting sacred sites. We want our elders to know that we are here to listen to you, to learn about our cultural and traditional knowledge. We know we need the guidance our elders provide. Protecting our sacred mountain, preserving our culture, defending the health of our Earth, and strengthening our community can only be achieved with the blessings and teachings of our elders. We want to learn more about our traditions and culture. Leaders: Tribal leaders are welcome and encouraged to attend the summit to discuss these upcoming important issues. Please contact us if you wish to attend. Registration: You can register online at www.savethepeaks.org/youth or on arrival at the summit. Accommodations: We will be asking members of the community to house youth and elders coming from afar. If you will need a place to stay in town e-mail youth@savethepeaks.org or fax (928) – 213 – 9760. We will also be providing food free of cost. Cost of the Summit: The summit will be FREE of cost to all participants though we are asking members of the community, tribes, businesses, and other institutions, to donate money who wish to support the efforts to protect the San Francisco Peaks. We will be raising $3,000 on a very short notice due to the emergency nature of this issue. The funds will go to food, gas money, and lodging for participants. Youth of the Peaks 2920 N. Steves Blvd, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86004 Phone: (928) – 213 – 9760 Fax: (928) – 213 – 9760 E-mail: youth@savethepeaks.org _______________________________________________ 2005 DECEMBER - Youth Mobilization Week! 5th - 11th Tues. 6th - Candle Light Vigil @ 5:00 p.m. @ Heritage Square, Downtown Flagstaff. Wed. 7th - Poets for the Peaks - 8:00 p.m. at the Hive. Friday - 9th - Film Screening: "The Snowbowl Effect" Saturday - 10th - All Ages Concert at the Hive! - 7:00p.m. - $3-5 donation Sat. 10th & Sun. 11th - Youth of the Peaks Action Camp! The Hive is located @ 319 S. San Francisco St. Flagstaff, AZ. |