What you need to know about A.I. Data Centers on southwest Native Lands

Name: What you need to know about A.I. Data Centers on southwest Native Lands
Start: 2026-03-20T18:00:00-07:00
Location: NAU Applied Indigenous Studies Department

Schedule

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

NAU Applied Indigenous Studies Department | Flagstaff, AZ

We are partnering up with NAU Applied Indigenous Studies Department for an educational forum on "What you need to know about A.I. Data Centers on southwest Native Lands" on March 20, 2026 from 6-8PM on NAU Campus.
▪️ What are the hidden social, health, environmental, and energy costs to nearby communities?
▪️ Who is behind these A.I. Data Centers?
▪️ What are the dangers that A.l. poses?
▪️ How might Native lands, water, health, and ways of life be impacted?
Five speakers will discuss their research and concerns. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.
▪️ Dr. Karen Jarratt˗Snider, Professor, Dept. of Applied Indigenous Studies, NAU
▪️ Robyn Jackson, Executive Director, Diné C.A.R.E.
▪️ Dr. Carrie Joseph, Director, Dept. of Natural Resources, Hopi Tribe
▪️ Logan Moya, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, NAU
▪️ Imran Mithu, Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center, Univ. of Arizona
📍 Location:
NAU Campus, SBS West (Bldg 70) — Room 200
306 E. Pine Knoll Dr, Flagstaff AZ — Free Parking @ Lot P61
The event will be live-streamed.