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Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community seniors were honored on Dec. 11 with a classic Christmas dinner and dance. The event was hosted by Senior Services at the Talking Stick Resort Grand Ballroom. The evening was filled with fun and cheer. Caring for our elders is an important part of O’odham...
The morning birds sang as guests gathered at the S’edav Va’aki Museum, formerly known as Pueblo Grande Museum, for the 48th annual Indian Market on Dec. 13 and 14. Although the Phoenix museum recently changed its name, excitement for the annual market has stayed the same. Museum representative Rosetta Walker...
It was a “tree-mendous” time at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Christmas Program and Light Parade. The annual event took place on Dec. 6 at the Two Waters Courtyard. The day included a visit and photos with Santa where attendees could share their holiday wishes, a toasty flame for...
In 1977, the S’edav Va’aki Museum, formerly Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, held its first Indian Market. The event was hosted by the museum’s auxiliary, a nonprofit organization established to raise additional funds to support the museum. This year will mark the 48th annual Indian Market, which will be...
It was a spooky morning with a crisp breeze when Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community employees gathered to display their creative costumes. The annual Halloween Costume Contest took place on Oct. 31 at the Two Waters Courtyard. Employees gathered to see who was the “ghostess with the mostest.” Although everyone...
Indigenous people around the country celebrated and acknowledged the land on Oct. 13 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In 2021, an official proclamation to commemorate the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day was issued by then-President Joe Biden. In Arizona, starting off the day strong, Matriarch Ways celebrated by...
Salt River Fire Department paramedic Lee Grant retired from his service to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community after working for 30 years, from June 15, 1995, to Oct. 16, 2025. On Oct. 3, Station 291 on Osborn Road hosted a retirement luncheon for Grant. He received a commemorative axe...
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...
