Mission:

“Meeting the educational, cultural, research and informational needs of the Pascua Yaqui community by providing access to a collection of books, curricular material, audiovisual materials and other documents n a welcoming and respectful environment”.

Department Services:

The goal of the Community Library and Resource Center is to enhance library services on the reservation in order to support literacy and education achievement and to promote the preservation of Yaqui culture and heritage. Intergenerational activities and partnerships with schools, the local public library and programs within the Education Division will promote reading and create literacy connections between schools and families living on the reservation.

Advisory Board Members

Mr. Daniel Vega , Instructor, Hiaki Studies, Hiaki High School

Mr. Luis Gonzales , Pascua Yaqui Tribal Councilmember, Tribal Education Advocate

Mrs. Mary Helen Coleman , Pascua Yaqui Head Start Program Education Coordinator

Mrs. Feliciana Martinez , Tribal Cultural Specialist, Old Pascua

Ms. Angelique Alvarez , Traditional Arts Advocate, Artist

Ms. Mary Villegas , Tribal Library Consultant, Arizona State Library Services

Mrs. Frederica Torres , Library Associate/Youth Services, Project LIFT and Motheread/Fatheread, Sam Lena-South Tucson Branch, Pima County Public Library

Mrs. Catalina Torres , Research Specialist, Enrollment Department, Pascua Yaqui Tribe

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