Prescott artist and U.S. Army Veteran Filmer “Fil” Kewanyama draws on the ceremonies and symbolism of his Hopi heritage to portray the ancient spiritualism guiding his people. “The majority of my work depicts and chronicles the Hopi way of life,” Kewanyama said. “What I feel and know is very important and sacred to me. One meaning of the word Hopi is ‘peaceful.’ We are encouraged to live good lives by being at peace with ourselves and everything around us.” Through his paintings, digital … [Read more...] about Hopi Artist Uses Art to Heal Other Veterans
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Sinema Urges Agriculture Department to Support Native American and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers in Arizona
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support Native American and veteran farmers and ranchers in Arizona by correctly utilizing resources for a beneficial federal program. The Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (2501 Program) helps support education and engagement programs for Native American and veteran farmers and ranchers in Arizona. “Supporting Native American … [Read more...] about Sinema Urges Agriculture Department to Support Native American and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers in Arizona
Veterans Uniquely Qualified for Entrepreneurship
Owning your own business and growing it successfully takes a certain character and set of skills not everyone possesses. Interestingly, military experience gives veterans the character, discipline and skills needed to succeed as business owners. It takes more than writing a business plan and getting start-up funding. Owning a business and managing it through the ups and downs of market changes takes the fortitude to follow a plan, deviate as necessary when changes dictate, and get back on … [Read more...] about Veterans Uniquely Qualified for Entrepreneurship
Veteran Views Mayoral Position as Commitment to Community
Barely two months into his role, Prescott Mayor Harry Oberg is quite open in describing and defining challenges, issues and opportunities that he and the six-member City Council and city staff face. After taking office Nov. 24, Oberg said he is committed to do whatever it takes to create solutions. A priority is resolving of the accumulating debt problem in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), he noted. “One of the first needs we have in Prescott and various … [Read more...] about Veteran Views Mayoral Position as Commitment to Community