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Established in 2010, the O’odham Veterans Celebration committee is dedicated to providing information and services to Native American veterans in Arizona. These efforts are important because they help not only veterans, but their families too. On Saturday, July 11, the O’odham Veterans Celebration held a Veterans Stand Down at the...
With the return of our infamous Arizona heat, residents in the Valley and statewide are noticing a spike in bugs and reptiles, especially snakes. But have no fear—like the rest of us, these creatures are likely just looking for a place to beat the heat. The most common snakes found...
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community was established on June 14, 1879. The 52,600-acre parcel of tribal land is surrounded by the cities of Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe and Fountain Hills. With over 11,000 tribal members, the Community gathered on Saturday, June 13, at the Community Building to celebrate its culture,...
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Recreation Department hosted their annual coach pitch baseball league this spring. Youth ages 6 to 8 played in games at the Salt River Ballfield and the Von Hayes Field. In March, parents signed up their junior athletes for t-ball or coach pitch leagues, depending...
SRPMIC members Angelina Montoya and Nyese Jones continue their careers at Park University. Following an exceptional basketball career at Westwood High School, Scottsdale Community College and South Mountain Community College, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Nyese Jones is now taking her talent to Park University in Gilbert. She’ll be...
O’odham Action News covered the Salt River Elementary Kindergarten graduation on Monday May, 18, 2026. Click here to check out OAN’s graduation insert!
Banana Ball has become famous as the most entertaining game in sports, turning the traditional game of baseball into an entertaining, fast-paced spectacle that keeps both its players and the audience engaged. On March 28 and 29, Banana Ball made its way to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The...
Editor’s Note: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Tamara Silversmith was honored in February by the Chandler Police Department for her 35 years of service. The following is a submission from Silversmith in her own words. It has been lightly edited for style and length. “In a world that moves...
The Colorado Rockies are one of many Major League Baseball teams that travel to Arizona for Cactus League spring training. In fact, the Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks share the award-winning Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, which is located on tribal land. Every year, the Rockies, in collaboration with...
