To honor planet Earth, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community held an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 20, at 8 a.m. This year was the 54th annual Earth Day, an observance which sprang from the modern ecological and environmental movement beginning in 1970. Earth Day raises awareness about climate change and impactful ways to […]

The desire to paint a wall with an important message as a form of artistic expression has been around since the beginning of time. Famed artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Banksy, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh are only a few who have tried their hand at painting murals. On April 25, […]

Located in the Ysleta section of El Paso, Texas, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, also known as Tigua Pueblo, is one of only three federally recognized Indian tribes in Texas. Representatives from their dance group visited the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community on April 27 to give a lunchtime performance in the Two Waters courtyard. […]

On May 3, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community hosted Law Day 2024 at the SRPMIC Justice Center. Established in 1958, Law Day is an annual observance that commemorates the U.S. justice system and the impact it has on the country and communities at large. A five-star general in the U.S. Army, President Dwight D. […]

By Nalani Lopez The youngest members of the Way of Life Facility (WOLF), the preschoolers in the Early Enrichment Program, are on their way to graduation and their first day of kindergarten in the fall. The Early Enrichment Program is under the Youth Services Department and serves Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members and residents […]

The Talking Stick Golf Club celebrated a brand-new facility expansion with a grand-opening ceremony and open house on April 29. The expansion features the new Talking Stick Golf Club Grill, an upgraded pro shop, new event spaces, a full catering kitchen and the Red Mountain Event Hall, which can accommodate up to 230 guests. The […]

On March 7, 2023, the state of Arizona, under the direction of Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, established the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Task Force to collect data, review policies and make recommended changes to address the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered people (MMIP) in Indian Country. The task force comprises 15 distinguished tribal […]

Since 1972, the nonprofit Native American Connections (NAC) has been working to improve the health of tribal members living in the Phoenix area. The organization promotes healthy living for the betterment of Indigenous communities by providing affordable housing, healthcare and community development. Currently, NAC owns and operates 24 sites across metro Phoenix at which Indigenous […]