IGTIGT Phase I Summary Statements - Draft 2/18/11

Summary Number: 69
 
Promote an expanded appreciation of Hispanic, Native American, African American and other ethnic and cultural influences and groups
 
 "With such a vibrant Hispanic and Native American communities, there is no shortage of opportunities to learn about other cultures."
 "My family has now been in Tucson for five generations. My childeren are growing up in a community that charishes it's rich Hispanic history."
 "Architecture, food, customs. It is important to me to preserve, cultivate and celebrate our Southwest and Mexican-influenced culture."
 "Am able to enjoy and participate in traditions from other cultures - Spanish, Mexican, Chinese, Native American, African American and more."
 "Access to a lot of diverse cultural opportunities, food and events"
 "Cultural diversity and rich cultural heritage that arises when two sovereign nations meet; add in the two Tribes and we have four sovereign nations sharing space! This difference in perspectives, cultural history, and language help us forge a more global attitude."
 "Different cultures - native american and Mexican and opportunities to experience them now - living - not in history."
 "All Soul's procession"
 "I like the history and culture of the barrios."
 "An approach that values and includes indigenous culture"
 "Tucson has given our children and ourselves the opportunity to know and share in Native American and Hispanic history and cultural traditions."
 "We can value the Mexican and refugee cultures here"