Learn how Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community artists Dominic Martinez, Raeann Brown, Dwayne Manuel and Seneca Silverhorn, known as Woodenhead Collective, turned the SRPMIC Community Building into the ‘Marketplace of Madness’ for their annual ‘Day the Rez Stood Still 3’ event.  To quote a line from the movie “Jaws,” the...

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 rain clouds arrived at the Lehi Gathering Area at about the same time participants of this year’s Walk for O’odham Piipaash did.  A record number of individuals signed up to participate in this year’s walk on Sept. 26, which featured a one-mile track down Stapley Drive and a two-mile...

Native American Recognition Day (NARD) was celebrated in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community on Sept. 25 at the Two Waters Courtyard. The day was divided into two parts, with the lunchtime events starting at 11 a.m. and the evening events ending at 9 p.m. NARD is a day celebrated...

Three takeaways: Salt River, clear your schedule for Sunday, Nov. 2, and get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt! It’s Native Comedy Night at the Showroom at Casino Arizona featuring solo act Tonia Jo Hall and the first contemporary Native American comedy duo in the U.S., James & Ernie....

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Sandra Rodriguez brought the Halloween spirit on Sept. 20 by hosting a “spooktacular” Halloween arts and crafts sale.  From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Salt River Community Building, visitors explored different craft items designed by local artists.  Walking in, visitors were greeted...

At the final gathering for the inaugural Summer Speaker Series hosted by Assistant Community Manager Lena Jackson, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members and guests had the opportunity to learn about Salt River Project’s role in managing water.  The presentation offered a forward-facing perspective of how delicate the balance is...

Adams Elementary students in Mesa have some new ideas for what they might want to be when they grow up. The Native American Education Program at Mesa Public Schools invited O’odham Action News to the school on Tuesday, Sept. 15, to speak with students and share what it takes to get into...