Flagstaff Community Skill Share Conference
Organized by Flagstaff Mutual Aid
Date: 18 August 2026
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Good Game Cafe
Humphreys St #222 Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Join our Community Skill Share Conference at Good Game Cafe. Engage with community and enhance your skills. Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
What to Expect at the Conference
Key Highlights
The Flagstaff Community Skill Share Conference is focused on bringing together community members to share knowledge and skills in a collaborative environment. Attend presentations, learn a new skill, and network with fellow attendees to enhance skills important to community building and resilience.
Agenda
6:00pm-6:05pm
Opening Remarks
6:05pm - 6:20pm
Health Insurance 101 - Justin
This presentation will review how to read/understand insurance plans, pick the right option for you, and navigate where to look if you need to get insurance on your own
6:20pm - 6:25pm
Q&A
6:25pm - 6:40pm
Intro to Gun Purchase Process and Responsible Ownership - Tadashi
So you're thinking about buying your first firearm? I will go over the purchase process, what hurdles some marginalized groups may have, storage, basic safety fundamentals, and seeking out like-minded groups for training. * an actual firearm will NOT be involved in this demonstration
6:40pm - 6:45pm
Q&A
6:45pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:15pm
Intermission
An Introduction to Workplace Organizing - Jimmy
This presentation is intended to introduce workers to the early steps of how to organize for a union at their workplace. We will cover what it means to take action and how to do so safely.
7:15pm - 7:20pm
Q&A
7:20pm - 7:35pm
Crisis Response for People with Marginalized Identities - Schuyler
This skill-share will focus on the basics of providing identity-affirming non-carceral crisis support and equip you with the tools to be better prepared to talk openly about suicide with those in your life. We will also talk about the basics of safety plans and how to help someone create a safety plan in a time of crisis.
7:35pm - 7:40pm
Q&A
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Break Out Sessions
breakouts will rotate every 15 minutes with 5 minute breaks
Zines: DIY Publishing and You - Autumn
Zines are an expressive way of publishing ideas, art, and information in a bottom up, DIY way. They're easy to make and you should make one.
Somatics for Nervous System Regulation - Fen
This break out will provide education on how to recognize signs & symptoms of nervous system dysregulation, how somatics engage with nervous system. Followed by a guided somatic exercise.
Street Medic Basics: Eye Washing - Tate
Attendees will learn a critical & easy-to-administer form of street medicine: eye washes. We will walk through common myths for how to treat chemical irritants, the recommended protocol for performing an eye wash, and have an opportunity to practice simulated (no water) eye wash with a partner
Get in Touch
We Want to Hear From You
For any inquiries regarding the conference, feel free to reach out via the provided email or phone number. We look forward to connecting!