“Telling the Stories of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community”

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“Telling the Stories of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community”

OAN Podcast – Diondria Pilger

In this episode, Zoe Hernandez sits down with Diondria Pilger to talk about Pilger’s role as Editor-in-Chief for the Westwood High School Yearbook. Pilger shares the wins and challenges of being a lead during her senior year. Join them for this in depth discussion. Do you have story or podcasting…
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Na7ive Na7ions Baseball Hosts Showcase Clinic in Salt River

3 Takeaways: – Former Major League Baseball starting pitcher D.J. Carrasco is the founder and CEO of Native Nations, an organization that helps promote, train and educate Indigenous youth in baseball and softball. – In late March, Native Nations hosted a Community showcase clinic for baseball and softball athletes ages 12…
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OAN Podcast #58 – 2026 Echoes of Akimel Mural Festival

In this quick episode, hosted by OAN News reporter Juan Ysaguirre, we take you inside the 2026 Echoes of Akimel Mural Festival. This was a week‑long celebration of art, mentorship, tradition, and youth creativity across the Salt River Pima‑Maricopa Indian Community. Seven murals, ten visiting Indigenous artists, and dozens of…
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OAN Podcast – Diondria Pilger

In this episode, Zoe Hernandez sits down with Diondria Pilger to talk about Pilger’s role as Editor-in-Chief for the Westwood High School Yearbook. Pilger shares the wins and challenges of being a lead during her senior year. Join them for this in depth discussion. Do you have story or podcasting…
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Getting to Know: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Coordinator Paula Shaw 

The ongoing trauma of missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) continues to weigh heavily on the hearts and minds of many, especially in Indian Country.  Locally, to help navigate the harsh traumas of MMIP, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has established its own MMIP coordinator, Paula Shaw, who works…
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OAN Podcast – Diondria Pilger

In this episode, Zoe Hernandez sits down with Diondria Pilger to talk about Pilger’s role as Editor-in-Chief for the Westwood High School Yearbook. Pilger shares the wins and challenges of being a lead during her senior year. Join them for this in depth discussion. Do you have story or podcasting…
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Governor Katie Hobbs Tours Recovery and Cultural Centers, Meets with Tribal Council

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs spent an afternoon in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community on April 14 to discuss important issues with leaders and tour of a handful of facilities. The tour began at Journey to Recovery (JTR), a residential treatment facility on the River People Health Center campus. Later,…
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Dalton Walker | 480-362-3281
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Chris Picciuolo | 480-362-6626
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Juan Ysaguirre | 480-362-7323
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Andreea Miguel
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Zoe Hernandez | 480-362-6803
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Kari Haahr | 480-362-2698
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