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The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community celebrated MVPs on Father’s Day. Senior Services held an annual luncheon to celebrate Father’s Day for Community seniors on June 12. The celebration took place at the Lehi Community Building, and both guest and staff were encouraged to dress in their favorite sports jerseys....
On June 4, the Community Recreational Services Tribal Library hosted a teen activity for kids ages 12-17 at the Ske:g Himdag Ki: (formerly Way of Life Facility or WOLF). The activity was led by Library Assistant Josefina Vasquez, who helped participants and provided supplies. Participants had the opportunity to build...
On March 31, Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community member and Public Works Road Landscape Maintenance worker Jason Lago became an arborist. An arborist is a certified specialist who obtains advanced knowledge for tree care that includes maintenance to tree biology and safety when it comes to removing trees, along...
Pat Tillman was a star Arizona State University (ASU) linebacker who had an exceptional football career. Tillman was named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year in 1997 after leading his team to a Pac-10 championship and the Rose Bowl the previous year. He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in...
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indi- an Community hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt celebration on April 19 at the Salt River Ballfield. Four separate egg hunts were available for children ages 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-14. Participants raced for goodies and plastic eggs that were scattered across the outfield of the ballfield along...
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’ WellPath program held its annual March Madness games at Friendship Park. Throughout March, SRPMIC employees could participate in activities against other departments. Games included cornhole, knock out, giant pong, ultimate Frisbee, cup stacking and minute to win it. Participants battled each other in hopes...
Tortillas, or in the O’odham language, cemait, and in Piipaash, modiily, is a traditional food to many Indigenous tribes in southern Arizona. Over the years, many families have added their own twist on how cemait/modiily is made. These recipes have been passed down for many years, and the art of...
Gaining inspiration from the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s RedCan Graffiti Jam in South Dakota, Natasha Martinez created a Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community version of the popular event. The Community’s first ever Echoes of the Akimel Festival was hosted by Youth Services and gave youth the opportunity to paint murals...
The first Indigenous educator to be named Arizona’s Teacher of the Year has been inducted into the Grand Canyon University Hall of Fame. Lynette Stant, a third-grade teacher at Salt River Schools, earned her master’s degree in 2006 from GCU. In 2022, she was named Arizona’s top teacher. She’s been...
