Join Zarco for a series of stories that share the vibrant and tragic history of water and the River People, over a 2,000 year period. | Pixexid
Join Zarco for a series of stories that share the vibrant and tragic history of water and the River People, over a 2,000 year period. | Pixexid
From February 04, 2023 Post.
Thursday 02/16/23 @ 5:30pm San Tan Valley Library
Join Zarco for a series of stories that share the vibrant and tragic history of water and the River People, over a 2,000 year period. Beginning with the Toltec trade route that brought agriculture and corn to the Southwest. The history of the O’Odham before and after the expansion west is revealed. We learn about the Yaqui Indians who fled persecution and found refuge in Arizona rebuilding the ancient canal system. A descendant of the first Mormon settlers tells his families’ story of finding an oasis in the desert given to them by God and their determination to tame the mighty Salt River. Our story culminates when an endearing elderly woman shares the hope that there still is to protect our water resources and to right the wrongs committed against the land and its River People.
AZ Speaks is produced in partnership with Arizona Humanities and the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records.
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