World Refugee Day

by Carolyn Classen, blogger Performances by:  Kids’ activities hosted by:  We will be honoring:   Keynote speeches from:   Additional activities include:  5:15-5:45 pm: Iskashitaa will be officially give awards to the Jim & Robbie Dick Memorial Social Scholarship Winners and introduce them to the community “Curious about Iskashitaa Refugee Network? Visit our Facebook page to discover volunteer opportunities to … Read more

“Coming to America” refugee storytelling

by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Odyssey Storytelling X Iskashitaa Refugee Network presents Coming to America, a night of powerful stories told by 5 asylum-seekers and refugees from all over the world. Join us on August 8th and The Screening Room at 7pm to get a chance to listen and support the refugees and asylum seekers who … Read more

World Refugee Day 2024

by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Each year, the world celebrates World Refugee Day, the international day to honor people who have been forced to flee. Tucson is fortunate to have refugees from all over. They enrich our lives, create new businesses, and become our friends. Come learn from and about the refugees who live here for … Read more

Food Preservation workshops at Iskashitaa Refugee Network

“We integrate refugees into Arizona and fight food waste. Iskashitaa Refugee Network creates opportunities to integrate UN refugees into the Southern Arizona community while educating the public and strengthening the local food system, reducing local food waste, and increasing food security. “ Next monthly Ishkashitaa food preservation workshop is in August, on the 8th of August, … Read more