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Each year, young ladies vie for the title of Miss Salt River. Miss Salt River is a goodwill ambassador who represents and promotes the cultural values and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. This year, four young ladies—Alva Silverhorn, Cherish Vavages, Jizelle Juan and Ella McGilbary—made the confident...
On May 28, I attended the annual Drive and Thrive event hosted by Indigenous Community Collaborative and Matriarch Mixer at Talking Stick Golf Club. The day included a network mixer, lunch with the keynote speaker, a Q&A followed by a golf clinic, and a round of golf. The day was...
Families, friends and guests joined the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Public Works Department as they showcased their different divisions on May 12. The event was held at the Salt River Community Building and featured water and light demonstrations, a free planting activity, big wheels and so much more! Public...
June marks the end of a successful year with the 2025-26 Miss Salt River and Jr. Miss Salt River courts. Each June, girls vie for the titles of Miss Salt River and Jr. Miss Salt River. These three girls have represented the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community over the last...
O’odham Action News covered the Salt River Early Childhood Education Center Promotion Ceremony on Tuesday May 19, 2026. Bear Class Butterfly Class Cottontail Class Cougar Class Eagle Class Horned Toad Class Quail Class Turtle Class
O’odham Action News covered the Mesa Public School District’s Native American Education Program graduation for graduating seniors on Wednesday May, 13, 2026. Click here to view OAN’s 2026 graduation insert!
O’odham Action News covered Westwood High School’s graduation on Thursday May, 21, 2026. Click here to check out OAN’s 2026 Graduation insert!
Do you want a fun way to beat the heat this summer? Try miliñ popsicles and wua’amakampopsicles, a fun treat for people of all ages. Miliñ (watermelon) and wua’amakam (cantaloupe) are in season starting in Haṣañ Baidag Maṣad(saguaro fruit month, July) and wrapping up in ṣopol E’esbig Maṣad (short planting month, August). Although the fruits are at their peak...
In this episode, Zoe Hernandez sits down with Diondria Pilger to talk about Pilger’s role as Editor-in-Chief for the Westwood High School Yearbook. Pilger shares the wins and challenges of being a lead during her senior year. Join them for this in depth discussion. Do you have story or podcasting...
