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New Ethnography of the Nogales Produce Industry

January 9, 2019 By Kimi Eisele Leave a Comment

SFA is please to announce the publication of "Confianza en la Frontera: A Cultural Glimpse at the Nogales Produce Industry," by Nicholas Hartmann. The study looks at the produce industry in Nogales, Arizona, where generations of families have passed on knowledge and practices about transporting, storing, and marketing Mexican-grown vegetables in ... [Continue Reading]

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The Culture of Wildfire: Perceptions, Practices, Policies

August 28, 2018 By Kimi Eisele Leave a Comment

by Kimi Eisele It’s been a hot summer in the United States. Literally. As of this writing, 110 large, still-active fires have burned 2.2 million acres, mostly in the American West. Given that fire can devastate landscapes, lives, and livelihoods, it’s hard to think of it as “good.” But fire ecologists and historians say there is good fire and ... [Continue Reading]

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Jeff Chang Returns to AZ

August 13, 2018 By Kimi Eisele Leave a Comment

Join author and arts activist, Jeff Chang, back to Arizona to work with arts leaders and community organizers in asking: What is the role of artists and arts institutions in advancing racial and social justice in Arizona? Mr. Chang will convene with a dynamic group of cultural workers and community organizers to imagine a more equitable future for ... [Continue Reading]

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Tastebud Memories Film May 6

April 11, 2018 By Kimi Eisele Leave a Comment

We are pleased to collaborate with Iskashitaa Refugee Network to present: TASTE BUD MEMORIES, a film by Özlem Ayse Özgür Sunday, May 6, 10:00 am The Loft Cinema 3233 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716 FREE ADMISSION The social act of eating is part of how we become human. If learning to eat is learning to become a human being, perhaps ... [Continue Reading]

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Cumbia Summit 4/27 & 5/4

April 5, 2018 By Kimi Eisele Leave a Comment

SFA is proud to support El Tambó in presenting the  first-ever Cumbia Summit of the Borderlands on April 27 and May 4, with live music, educational panels, and plenty of dancing. Don't miss it! Night 1: April 27 Five cumbia bands from across the US-Mexico borderlands meet in Tucson to play together for the first time! Two stages host discussion, ... [Continue Reading]

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La Doce Research Findings

April 5, 2018 By Kimi Eisele Leave a Comment

SFA is pleased to announce the release of La Doce Barrio Foodways: A report on community knowledge and recommendations for sustainable change. This bilingual report shares findings from the La Doce Barrio Foodways Project, a project which aimed to look beyond the commercial landscape to identify opportunities for food resiliency and creativity ... [Continue Reading]

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