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Salt River Schools transported students and families as far back as the 1950s at their Fall Into Reading event on Sept. 18. The theme for this year’s event was “Oldies but Goodies.” Families dressed up in their best outfits from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Attendees were able to participate...
The American Indian Program (AIP) at Scottsdale Community College (SCC) hosted an open house on Sept. 3 at the college’s Indigenous Cultural Center. Attendees included students, families and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members. The program invited students to connect with staff and community partners. The AIP team provided resources...
The Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Salt River and the Residence Inn Scottsdale Salt River have reached incredible heights in the hospitality field, occupying the top two spots for hotels in Scottsdale on Tripadvisor for the last seven years. Ann Cvelich joined Marriott in 1981, and she has worked at multiple...
In O’odham, we say ske:g taṣ for “good day.” To say good, we say sape, or in Piipaash xotk. At the Culture Teacher Gathering, it was sape all around. Jokes and he’hem (laughing) were present from everyone in the room. Everyone at the gathering was sekik (happy) to be there and had a story to tell. The gathering took place...
Doing their best and putting their best foot forward has always been the main goal for Elijah and Ezekiel Norris. Winning the Boys & Girls Clubs Jr. Suns championship game in overtime, 29-28, was a dream come true for these brothers. The players on the team received a championship ring,...
Showing up matters. “Ninety percent of succeeding in your life is just showing up and staying working at it. Just show up, and the rest comes pretty easy,” said Scott Thigpen, director of Engineering & Construction Services and chairman of the Apprenticeship Program Committee in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian...
Transitioning from being the “top dog” in elementary to a brand new middle school environment can be tough. To help ease this transition, Salt River School and Community Relations hosted Journey Through the Middle School Maze Youth Conference over the summer. The conference took place on July 22 at Scottsdale...
The summer sun sets as the gourd rattles filled the air. The Young River People’s Council held an O’odham New Year Celebration at the end of Ju:kiabig Maṣad, July. The celebration included food, a saguaro fruit demonstration, O’odham socials, bird singing and dancing and a waila. Council Supervisor Janyse Salinas...
“If it’s burning, it’s smoking,” Debbie James reminded the workshop class. It was great advice as the Huhugam Ki: Museum kicked off their teen tortilla camp on July 14 for a week full of fun. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community youth ages 15 to 17 signed up to learn how...
