Chicano Ink Cultural Center

Cocopah Tribe launches habitat restoration project along Colorado River The Cocopah Indian Tribe’s Environmental Protection Office successfully completed its first ecological restoration project, restoring 40 acres at the Cocopah North Reservation.

Due in 2 weeks!

The Freeport-McMoRan Native American Scholarship Program closes on April 1, 2026. There are $5,000 scholarships per semester for students from 16 eligible tribes.

Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026!

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Empire Car Show at Empire Ink & Barber Parlor
📍 11274 S Fortuna Rd, Yuma AZ 85367 Suite C-2
📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM (car setup at 9 AM)

Categories
Lowrider Classic carLifted truck American muscle Imported/jdmMotorcycleSXSWorst Car

We are looking for Vendors/Sponsors

👀 Free entry for spectators
🚗 $10 car contest entry – trophies and Prizes
🥊 Live boxing - 🎵 Live music - 🚗 Car contest

More info: www.empireinkbarberparlor.com -

(928) 247-9453

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Halligan Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Email: [email protected] Phone: 928-373-5198 ________________________________________ 5th Annual Día de los Mu***os Celebration Returns to the Colorado River State Historic Park A vibrant evening of culture, remembrance, and community — Saturday, October 25, 2025 YUMA, Ariz. — The 5th Annual Día de los Mu***os Celebration returns to the Colorado River State Historic Park on Saturday, October 25, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Presented by the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area (YCNHA) and Chicano Art Collective, this beloved community event honors the traditions of Día de los Mu***os—a day to celebrate life, love, and remembrance through culture, art, and togetherness. Now in its fifth year, Día de los Mu***os has grown into one of Yuma’s most vibrant cultural celebrations, bringing thousands together to experience the beauty of art and heritage in a setting rich with local history. The event also serves as a fundraiser for both the Colorado River State Historic Park and the Chicano Art Collective, helping to sustain cultural programming, art initiatives, and historic preservation efforts in the Yuma community. Guests are invited to experience an unforgettable evening filled with music, food, and artistry. The park will come alive with: • Live entertainment featuring local and regional performers • Cultural food and retail vendors offering authentic flavors and handcrafted goods • The spirited Catrina & Catrín Contest • The touching Community Altar Contest honoring loved ones • An immersive Art Walk showcasing local talent • And much more “We’re so proud to see this celebration reach its fifth year,” said Cathy Douglas, Executive Director of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area. “Día de los Mu***os has become a cornerstone event for our community — one that beautifully honors tradition while supporting two important organizations that help keep Yuma’s art, history, and culture alive. It’s a night where remembrance meets celebration, and we’re thrilled to welcome everyone back to the park.” Tickets: Purchase tickets at the gate or skip the line and purchase your tickets ahead of time at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dia-de-los-muertos-2 Contest Registration: Sign up to participate in the Catrina & Catrín or Community Altar contests here: https://ow.ly/OCwK50WYoT0 Event Location: Colorado River State Historic Park 201 N. 4th Avenue Yuma, Arizona Date & Time: Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 5:00–10:00 PM Event Guidelines: – No outside food or drink – No weapons – No animals allowed inside the park Join us for an evening that celebrates the beauty of heritage, memory, and community. Día de los Mu***os at the Colorado River State Historic Park is a night you won’t want to miss.

💀 Get Ready for Día de los Mu***os! 💀

The Colorado River State Historic Park Gift Shop is stocked with beautiful items that make the perfect addition to this Saturday’s Día de los Mu***os Celebration!

From festive shirts and keychains to adorable plush toys, you’ll want them all! 🎁

Stop by the gift shop before Saturday or during the event to grab your favorites!

The 5th Annual Día de los Mu***os Celebration is returning to the Colorado River State Historic Park on Saturday, October 25th from 5:00–10:00 PM! 🌼 Presented by the Chicano Art Collective and Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, this beautiful evening celebrates life, love, and remembrance through culture, art, and community. Enjoy: 🎶 Live entertainment 🌮 Cultural food & retail vendors 🎩 Catrina & Catrín Contest 🕯 Community Altar Contest 🖼 Art Walk 💃 And so much more! 📍 Colorado River State Historic Park 🎟 Get your tickets ahead of time to skip the line: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dia-de-los-muertos-2 📝 Register for contests: https://ow.ly/OCwK50WYoT0 🚫 Event Guidelines: – No outside food or drink – No weapons – No animals allowed inside the park Come be part of one of Yuma’s most vibrant cultural celebrations — a night filled with music, art, and tradition. 🌺 #DiaDeLosMu***osYuma #CelebrateCulture #ChicanoArtCollective #YumaHeritage #YumaEvents #ColoradoRiverPark #DayOfTheDeadYuma

Skip the line and secure your spot early! ✨
The 5th Annual Día de los Mu***os Celebration returns to the Colorado River State Historic Park!

🗓 Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎨 Presented by the Chicano Art Collective & Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area

Immerse yourself in a night of tradition, art, and community featuring:
🎶 Live Entertainment
🌮 Cultural Food & Retail Vendors
🎩 Catrina & Catrín Contest
🕯 Community Altar Contest
🖼 Art Walk
💃 And so much more!

📍 Colorado River State Historic Park
🎟 Get tickets: https://ow.ly/54bj50WYoT1

📝 Register for contests: https://ow.ly/OCwK50WYoT0

🚫 Event Guidelines:
– No outside food or drink
– No weapons
– No animals allowed inside the park

🌼 Don’t miss one of Yuma’s most vibrant cultural celebrations. Join us as we honor tradition, life, and community together.

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Many Mexican and Chicano families have lost connection to their Indigenous roots due to colonization, forced assimilation, and displacement. At Chicano Ink Cultural Center, we believe that reconnecting with ancestral identity is not only a personal journey—it is a collective act of healing and empowerment.
We are launching Reclaiming Our Roots, a community-based ancestry program to help individuals research their Indigenous heritage through genealogy, oral history, and tribal education. With your support, we will provide:
– Access to professional genealogy assistance
– Workshops on Mexican civil records and tribal enrollment pathways
– Cultural education on Indigenous languages, traditions, and history
– Scholarships for DNA testing only when paired with documented family trees
– Assistance with building family trees and gathering legal documentation
– Outreach events for reconnecting families and tribal representatives
This fundraiser will help cover costs for research materials, expert consultations, travel to archives, technology, and direct support for low-income families who are ready to reclaim their Indigenous identity.
Your donation helps restore identity, dignity, and belonging for people whose ancestry was erased but whose spirit remains unbroken.
How You Can Help:
– Donate any amount—every dollar brings a family closer to their roots
– Share this fundraiser with your network
– Sponsor a participant in the program
– Volunteer your skills (e.g. translation, genealogy, legal support)
Together, we can rebuild the sacred bridge between the past and present—one family at a time.
Tlazohkamati. Thank you for supporting cultural survival and community healing.
Reclaiming Our Roots

Reclaiming Our Roots Many Mexican and Chicano families have lost connection to their Indigenous roots due to colonization, forced assimilation, and displacement. At Chicano Ink Cultural Center, we believe that reconnecting with ancestral identity is not only a personal journey—it is a collective act of healing and emp...

Join us for free beading classes at the Rollin’ Ol’ School Tattoo Fest & Car Show! We will be teaching necklace and bracelet making. Come get a tattoo, or piercings, check out some beautiful cars, enjoy great food, music, and vendors, and celebrate Chicano culture with us! Don’t miss it!

Master Beader: Gina Roman



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Location: Yuma, Az.

🎉 Celebrate Día De Los Mu***os with us! 🌼🕯️ Hosted by Chicano Art Collective in collaboration Chicano Ink Cultural Center.

📅 October 26, 2024
📍 Colorado River State Park, Yuma, AZ
🕔 5 PM

🌸 Event Highlights:
✨ Opening & Closing Aztec Dance Ceremony by Kalpulli Tamoanchan
🎨 Altar Creation & Catrina Contest 💀👑
🎶 Live Mariachi & Folkloric Performances 🎻💃
👩‍🎨 Face Painting & Sugar Skull Decoration 🍬🎨
📖 Storytelling, Vendors, Food & More! 🌮🛍️

Bring your family and friends for an evening of culture, tradition, and remembrance! 🌈🌺

🎉 Celebrate Día De Los Mu***os with us! 🌼🕯️ Hosted by Chicano Art Collective in collaboration with Chicano Ink Cultural Center.

📅 October 26, 2024
📍 Colorado River State Park, Yuma, AZ
🕔 5 PM

🌸 Event Highlights:
✨ Opening & Closing Aztec Dance Ceremony by Kalpulli Tamoanchan
🎨 Altar Creation & Catrina Contest 💀👑
🎶 Live Mariachi & Folkloric Performances 🎻💃
👩‍🎨 Face Painting & Sugar Skull Decoration 🍬🎨
📖 Storytelling, Vendors, Food & More! 🌮🛍️

Bring your family and friends for an evening of culture, tradition, and remembrance! 🌈🌺