During the month of October many took part in the Breast Cancer Awareness including local business Plexus. Plexus donated 800 Plexus Breast Chek Kits to the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community for their Breast Cancer Awareness initiative. On October 22, 2020 Plexus delivered the self-examination kits to the Salt River Clinic staff to provide for […]

Q: What made you want to start your own business, and why did you choose this type of business? A: Party decorating has been one of our passions for many years. It began when our kids were very young and we would decorate for every birthday. So, starting our own business came naturally. Q: How […]

On Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday, October 12, O’odham Action News reported on the violence perpetrated by Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers in riot gear against O’odham land and water protectors who were holding a peaceful demonstration in prayer and a spiritual ceremony on unceded Hia-Ced land north of Lukeville, Arizona. Videos shared on Vimeo, […]

On October 20, Queen Isabella and De Roche the Red Knight from Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament delivered face masks to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Eight hundred masks were delivered to SRPMIC Tribal Services; of these, 700 went to the Salt River Clinic and 100 arrived for use by the staff of the […]

The members of the Young River People’s Council have been staying active since COVID-19 began earlier in 2020. Weekly meetings are held through Zoom sessions and everyone is welcome to attend. Recently, YRPC member Caleb Dash introduced Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Savannah Aguila, a new YRPC member from El Paso, Texas.  “[Savannah is] […]

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began earlier this year, law enforcement agencies across the United States report that incidents of domestic violence have increased by 35%. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so it was a good opportunity for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Social Services Department to help educate the Community.  In a Zoom […]

On Thursday, October 15, a ceremony was held for the 2020 Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) National Native Media Awards. The virtual ceremony featured the year’s top news stories told through writing, video, radio and photography.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAJA had to postpone the 2020 National Native Media Conference, which was to be […]

Q: What made you want to start your own business, and why did you choose this type of business?  A: Growing up, I saw a lot of creativity. My dad (Penrose Fulwilder) is an artist; I’ve seen him create a lot of artwork and sell it. That was a big key. I was more a […]