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On April 23, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community will hold its 17th annual Earth Day celebration, with one more year of virtual festivities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “This year will be virtual again (hopefully the last time!),” said CDD/EPNR Environmental Specialist Carol Hibbard, who looks forward to next year’s Earth Day being an […]
Indigenous chef Pyet DeSpain (Prairie Band of Potawatomi/Mexican) recently made her mark on the culinary world by winning Fox’s latest cooking show competition, “Next Level Chef.” In the show, 15 contestants from around the country went all in with their cooking skills on three levels of kitchens, each level with its own degree of difficulty, […]
On March 11, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opened up a new location at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Talking Stick Entertainment District. Dallas, Texas–based Dickey’s specializes in traditional slow-smoked Texas barbecue items such as spare ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket. The new Dickey’s franchise location is owned and operated by Troy J. Little (Diné), […]
While in Los Angeles for a photo shoot on March 5, some members of the Phoenix-based dance troupe Indigenous Enterprise had their powwow regalia (outfits) stolen from their vehicle. The regalia included beadwork, feathers, bustles, aprons, moccasins, head roaches and arm bustles, all of which hold significant cultural meaning to each member. Performer and designer […]
Senior Services Recreation celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by serving more than 380 seniors on March 16 for their monthly giveaway. The seniors were able to try their luck in receiving a golden ticket to claim a prize, green beads, a St. Patrick’s Day-themed mask and a delicious bakery treat. The curbside event was held simultaneously […]
On March 17, the Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW) held its annual fundraising event at the Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. The event, called the Silver Soirée, honored national and local women changemakers. This year, musical icon Sheila E. received the Sandra Day O’Connor Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her contributions through her music, advocacy […]
The River People Health Center (RPHC) is now fully open to Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members, all other tribal enrollees and their family members under the age of 18. All services are now open, including primary care (family practice, pediatrics and internal medicine) as well as dental, optometry, podiatry and physical therapy. “The only […]
On February 21, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) made a stop at the office of the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA) in Phoenix with Congressman Tom O’Halleran for a listening session with tribal leaders and a discussion of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is bringing $13 billion to […]
At a February 10 Council meeting, the City of Tempe authorized a step to negotiate with Sunbelt Holdings and Venue Projects to create a plan for the preservation and redevelopment of the 5-acre Hayden Flour Mill property adjacent to the Hayden (Tempe) Butte Preserve. The City of Tempe said that a committee composed of members […]
