Yearly Archives: 2022

NABI Tournament Draws Teams from Across Indian Country in Phoenix

August 4, 2022

By Christopher Lomahquahu and Tasha Silverhorn The annual Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) attracted teams from across Indian Country to Phoenix for a week of...

Summer Heats Up with Basketball Tournament to Honor Fallen Native American Soldier

August 4, 2022

By Christopher Lomahquahu and Tasha Silverhorn Over three days, July-17, the Lori Piestewa National Native American Games brought tribal youth from across the country to...

Career Fair for Community Tweens and Teens

August 4, 2022

In July, the Community Recreational Services Department of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community held two summer camps, one for tweens and one for...

Meet Charles Kmet, the New SRPMIC Emergency Manager

August 4, 2022

In June, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community said farewell to longtime Emergency Manager Cliff Puckett. One month later, during monsoon season, which is...

Community Proposes Residency Ordinance for Non-Members on Tribal Lands

July 22, 2022

A draft ordinance is being distributed to Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members that may affect the residency status of non-members. The SRPMIC Office...

Youth Take Part in Basketball Camp Hosted by Phoenix Suns Organization

July 22, 2022

From June 21 to 24, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community youth took to the hardwood to learn the fundamentals of basketball at the Youth...

SRPMIC Students Recognized at Graduate Banquet

July 22, 2022

Students from across the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community came together to be recognized for their educational achievements at the SRPMIC graduation recognition program...

Community Program Aims to Help SRPMIC Members Overcome Drug Addiction

July 22, 2022

A treatment program wants to educate the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community about the services it provides to address substance abuse. The Journey to...

Indigenous Leadership Academy to Begin Fall 2022 Cohort

July 22, 2022

In August, Arizona State University’s American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) will launch its second Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA) cohort geared toward emerging leaders from...

SRPMIC Teens Enjoy Tribal Library Summer Reading Program’s Mural Painting Event

July 20, 2022

On June 28, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community youth participated in the Salt River Tribal Library Summer Reading Program’s mural painting event, which was...

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Seniors Hop to the Annual Senior Easter Luncheon

April 25, 2024

By Nalani Lopez Dressed in their pastels and spring attire, seniors of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community hopped into the Salt River Community Building...