O’odham Piipaash Culture Celebrated
The sound of sticks hitting the ground echoed throughout the Salt River Community Garden, a song was sung as women and girls took turns hitting sticks from the bottom with a rock into the circle formation they created, and behind that were spectators watching as they learned how the game…
Beau Burns Jr. Suits Up for SCC Fighting Artichokes
In sports, no matter if it’s a preseason or championship game, there usually is a winner and a loser. Coming into their game against the Glendale Community College Gauchos on Jan. 10, the Scottdale Community College Fighting Artichokes men’s basketball team had their work cut out for them, as GCC’s…
Angie Montoya Shines in SCC’s Record Breaking Game
After developing a fast-paced, team-oriented style of play, Scottsdale Community College coach Tasha Washington has her women’s basketball team primed for a strong playoff push. Coming into their game against the South Mountain Community College Cougars on Jan. 7, the Fighting Artichokes showcased their tenacious full-court defense while also stuffing…
O’odham Piipaash Culture Celebrated
The sound of sticks hitting the ground echoed throughout the Salt River Community Garden, a song was sung as women and girls took turns hitting sticks from the bottom with a rock into the circle formation they created, and behind that were spectators watching as they learned how the game…
Vaila and Soda Night with SRS Security
In the O’odham language, vaila or waila means dance. Vaila is also known by many as chicken scratch, a type of music and social dance that brings everyone together for a good time. For many Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members and those of sibling tribes, vailas are significant throughout their whole lives. There…
O’odham Piipaash Culture Celebrated
The sound of sticks hitting the ground echoed throughout the Salt River Community Garden, a song was sung as women and girls took turns hitting sticks from the bottom with a rock into the circle formation they created, and behind that were spectators watching as they learned how the game…
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Young River People’s Council Participates in Legislative Day
During the annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day, several Arizona youth councils participated in a breakout session to discuss how ideas can turn into laws. The kids are indeed alright. During the afternoon of the annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day on Jan. 14, youth councils from Indian…
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