Remember the El Niño from 1997 and 2015? It’s likely back, and experts expect the remainder of the year to be warmer and rainier than usual. 3 Takeaways: It might officially be time to make sure you and your loved ones are prepared for the approaching “Super” El Niño.  El...

In this episode, Juan Ysaguirre sits down with Malena Manuel to talk about her journey through the SRPMIC Gaming Enterprises Pathways Program. Manuel shares how the program supported her education, shaped her career, and helped her grow as a leader within the Community. Join them for this insightful conversation. Do...

The ongoing trauma of missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) continues to weigh heavily on the hearts and minds of many, especially in Indian Country.  Locally, to help navigate the harsh traumas of MMIP, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has established its own MMIP coordinator, Paula Shaw, who works...

Have you ever wanted to grab an iconic hot dog and soda combo, a pizza or a chicken bake on your lunch break? Well, soon you can, because Costco will be coming to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community! This is the first Costco to be built on tribal land...

3 Takeaways: It’s not every day that the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community gets the chance to host a world-famous celebrity chef who also just happens to be Indigenous.  On March 25, chef Stephanie Pyetwetmokwe (known simply as Pyet) DeSpain hosted a cookbook giveaway at the SRPMIC Tribal Library to...

3 Takeaways: Though she serves on a different kind of plate, chef Pyet DeSpain truly is in a league of her own.  On March 25, DeSpain hosted a cooking demonstration inside the Showroom at Casino Arizona for special guests that included Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members and elders and...

Banana Ball has become famous as the most entertaining game in sports, turning the traditional game of baseball into an entertaining, fast-paced spectacle that keeps both its players and the audience engaged.  On March 28 and 29, Banana Ball made its way to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The...

With Arizona experiencing its first 100-degree day on March 19, learn how to avoid heat-related illness. 3 Takeaways: Whether we’re ready for it or not, the hot Arizona weather has made its way here, setting the stage early for another nine months or so of triple-digit daytime temperatures.  Though some...