Encounters -The Kino-O'odham Classroom Presentation reenacts the historical meeting of Father Kino and the O'odham Indians in 1691. While Father Kino and his group learn about building and operating missions, the O'odham discuss contacting him and inviting him to Tumacácori. After the groups finally meet and exchange gifts, the O'odham students discuss whether or not they want a mission. After making their decisions, what actually happened in history is discussed.

Mission 2000 is a web-based searchable database of Spanish mission records, including burial records, baptisms, marriages and other events, in the area historically known as the Pimería Alta (Southern Arizona and Sonora, Mexico). Over 21,00 names are listed and more records are added weekly. Students of hispanic origin and their families who search the database might even find mission-era residents with their family names. Check out our Mission 2000 Lesson Plan!