“Let’s take a little time to all learn together, all right?” Cultural Resources Department OPLP Outreach Coordinator Cody Achin asked a group of seasonal spring training employees at Salt River Fields on Feb. 10.  Achin led a call-and-response. “Start with that first word,” he said, pointing to the greeting displayed...

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Tribal Injury Prevention Cooperative Agreement Program (TIPCAP), which includes the SRPMIC Public Health Injury Prevention Program, received the 2024 National IHS Director’s Award. SRPMIC Health and Human Services–Public Health Services Injury Prevention Coordinator Monte Yazzie was part of the team that was recognized. Also recognized...

For 15 years, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has hosted the spring training home opener at Salt River Fields. Community royalty, artists, dancers, performers and singers participated in the pregame ceremonies for this year’s home opener on Feb. 20. The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the co-host of Salt River Fields, the Colorado...

You’ve heard of pickle slushies, a favorite local crushed-ice treat using pickle juice as the syrup. But have you heard about pickleball? The fastest-growing sport in the United States has made its way to the Community. O’odham Action News talked with Community pickleballers to find out what the big dill...

Enrolled members of Arizona tribal nations can now add a Native American designation to their driver’s licenses, instruction permits and ID cards through the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division, effective Jan. 1. If applicants choose the designation, their identification will include the words “Native American” printed on the...

If you grew up in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, particularly during the winter and spring months, you probably have heard the familiar “honk” calls of migrating Canada geese flying overhead in a V formation. You might even catch them taking a pit stop in your own backyard. The...

In this episode, news reporter Chris Picciuolo sits down with Salt River Schools Food Service Program Manager, Shannon Reina, for a wonderful discussion on everyone’s favorite topic, food! Do you have story or podcasting ideas? Don’t hesitate to email us at ⁠⁠⁠oodhamactionnews@srpmic-nsn.gov⁠⁠⁠ You can also reach out to us on...

From the end of October to mid-December, students had the opportunity to learn and play lacrosse with the Arizona Lacrosse Academy at Ske:g Himdag Ki:. The games played at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community are made possible because of a partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater...