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In this episode, Zoe Hernandez sits down with her friend Aarick Mack to talk about a meaningful cultural journey. Aarick is part of Bird Singing and Dancing By The River, a bird singing group that traveled to the Hawai‘i Island All Nations Powwow on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. The...
What better way to start off the 2026 fiscal year than with a recognition breakfast? On Jan. 21, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Human Resources hosted the first-quarter employee recognition event at the Great Wolf Lodge. “Why are you here? Because you got recognized by somebody in your department for...
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Youth Services and the Young River People’s Council brought a day of fun to the Ske:g Himdag Ki: on Feb. 7. Community students in grades 7 to 12 gathered for the ninth annual Native Youth Identity Conference. The youth council kicked off the morning with...
The little ones chopped and mixed ingredients together on a recent morning at Salt River Schools. Their tiny hands were busy, and the smiling was contagious across the room. The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) took salad to the next level with the Blue Watermelon Project and Salt River Schools...
In the O’odham language, vaila or waila means dance. Vaila is also known by many as chicken scratch, a type of music and social dance that brings everyone together for a good time. For many Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members and those of sibling tribes, vailas are significant throughout their whole lives. There...
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...
