Hispanic Heritage MonthNative American Heritage MonthBlack History MonthAA/PI Heritage MonthPRIDE Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The theme for this year at CAC is: “La Familia”
Join us as we host various celebrations and events to commemorate Hispanic Heritage!
Celebrations/Events listed below.
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off: September 15 – 3:30PM @ Pence Center
Join us for a kick-off celebration for HHM! We will have a mariachi band, folklorico dancers, and guest speaker, CAC Alum, Dora Vasquez to share her wisdom. Refreshments from Taco King provided at the reception.
Hispanic Heritage Month Movie Night Series: September 23/30 & October 7 – 7PM @ Signal Peak Campus; I-401
Come out and watch three movies highlighting Hispanic Heritage Month. Encanto, Coco, and Selena will be shown. Popcorn and refreshments available. Free entry.
Loteria Night: September 27 – 6PM @ Signal Peak Campus; I. Bldg. Vaquero Lounge
A night to play Loteria and win prizes. Color sugar skulls. Enjoy music and refreshments! Refreshments from La Michocana available for purchase.
Cultural Speaker Series – Saul Flores: October 5 – 4PM @ Virtual; Click here for access to the event
Be a part of this dynamic speaker presentation for Hispanic Heritage Month. Saul Flores is a philanthropist, photojournalist, and speaker who is nationally recognized for his social impact projects.
Fiesta Night: October 15 – 6PM @ Signal Peak Campus
Join us for an event filled night with music, food, and games!
What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
The theme for this year at CAC is: “Gifts of Our Ancestors”
Join us as we host various celebrations and events to commemorate Native American Heritage!
Celebrations/Events & Ways to Celebrate listed below.
“Pima/Yesterday O’otham/I:dan”: November 8 – 1:00PM @ SPC I401 or via Zoom
Join the NAHM committee and guest speaker & CAC alum, William “Billy” Allen. He presents on the topic of local Native history, focusing on the Gila River Indian Community or Akimel O’otham, as another example of Indigenous people in today’s world.
Billy Allen Presentation Flyer
ROCK YOUR MOCS Week: November 13-19 – All Day/Any Time
A positive opportunity to be united and celebrate tribal individuality by wearing moccasins. We honor our ancestors, and indigenous peoples worldwide, during Rock Your Mocs events and commemorate National Native American Heritage Month!
Wear your moccasins or Turquoise Awareness Ribbon & always use the hashtag #ROCKYOURMOCS with your social media post (Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram etc.)
NAHM Movie Series Suggestions
Check out a couple movies that are suggested by the NAHM.
Windtalkers: Two U.S. Marines in World War II are assigned to protect Navajo Marines, who use their native language as an unbreakable radio cypher.
Smoke Signals: Arnold rescued Thomas from a fire when he was a child. Thomas thinks of Arnold as a hero, while Arnold’s son Victor resents his father’s alcoholism, violence and abandonment of his family.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
The theme for this year at CAC is: “Black Resistance”
Join us as we host various celebrations and events to commemorate Black History Month!
Check out this flyer with ALL of the BHM Events – BHM Flyer of Events
Celebrations/Events listed below.
BHM Trivia: EVERY Tuesday in February – 4:00PM on MS Teams
Love trivia? This is the perfect opportunity for you! Join the CAC BHM Committee virtually to test your knowledge of BHM and a chance to win prizes.
Just click the link information to join!
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 291 864 282 159
Passcode: mcBWAn
Conversation with Colleagues – A Murder Mystery in Memphis: February 9th – 3:00PM on MS Teams
Join us for an insightful discussion about the aftermath of the recent tragedy in Memphis, TN & how it has affected communities nationwide.
Just click the link information to join!
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Meeting ID: 220 485 696 814
Passcode: CmD8HN
Conversation with Colleagues – “The Journey of a Lost Boy”: Presented by Jany Deng: February 16th – 3:00PM on MS Teams
Listen to Jany’s description of being a boy who lost everything in South Sudan and ended up in a refugee camp in Kenya. Experience his exciting and fearful adventure of being sent to America to begin a new life completely different from his own.
Just click the link information to join!
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Meeting ID: 265 569 209 37
Passcode: jJ72Gq
The Journey of Anthony Edwards: February 21st – 1:00PM @ SPC I-400
Join us as he shares his journey through the NFL & his work within the Casa Grande Community
Public Speaking/Poetry Contest: February 28th – 12:00PM @ SPC T-116
Join us as we listen to student’s sharing their literary works. Food & refreshments will be provided
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States.
The theme for this year at CAC is: “Renew and Rebuild: Our Communities and Beyond”
Join us as we host various celebrations and events to commemorate AAPI Heritage Month!
Celebrations/Events listed below.
Currently planning, stay tuned!
Pride Month is an entire month dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQ voices, celebration of LGBTQ culture and the support of LGBTQ rights.
The theme for this year at CAC is: “Behind the Lens”
Join us as we host various celebrations and events to commemorate Pride Month!
Celebrations/Events listed below.
Currently planning, stay tuned!
