On October 4, 2022, the crew and host of the PBS Series America The Bountiful visited the Crazy Chili Farm at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. There, Bill Robinson and volunteers shared their work on growing, exchanging, and saving Native seeds of the Yoeme (Yaqui) Blue Corn that were thought to be nearly extinct and lost to the people.
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Orange Shirt Day is September 30th
Orange Shirt Day is observed on September 30th and commemorates the residential school experience, witnesses and honors the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and commits to the …
November is Native American Heritage Month… Or is it?
by The Rev. Canon Debbie Royals November is nationally recognized as Native American Heritage Month. During Native American Heritage Month, we are invited to explore the heritage, culture, and experience of …
Crazy Chile Farm to be featured on PBS
On Tuesday, October 4th, a PBS film crew visited the Crazy Chile Farm and the Church of the Transfiguration in Mesa. The purpose of this visit was to film a …
The Bishop’s E-pistle: Indigenous People’s Day
Last year, our Diocesan Convention passed Resolution 2019-4 authorizing the observance of Indigenous People’s Day on the second Monday of October. You can find the appointed readings for that observance, as well …