If you have visited the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Community Garden recently, you might have heard a few clucks coming from a new chicken coop. In addition to the garden’s vegetables and other food items, there are now a few chickens—and, occasionally, pigs—to provide sustenance and farm animal education...

O’odham Action News covered the Salt River Schools Sixth graduation at the Accelerated Learning Academy on Wednesday May, 20, 2026. Click here to check out OAN’s 2026 Graduation insert!

It was time to officially turn the tassels.  The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community once again hosted the American Indian Convocation at Salt River Fields for all Indigenous students graduating from the Maricopa County Community College District. The convocation took place at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. The district...

O’odham Action News was honored to celebrate the accomplishments of the SRPMIC again this year. Please enjoy this video which highlights the Community graduates and their accomplishments. Don’t forget to take a look at the OAN graduation insert published on June 4, 2026 to see the joy, hear from students,...

The Salt River Justice Center was a popular place to be on May 1, but not because the courtrooms were full of real cases. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members and tribal government and court employees were there to take part in the annual all-day Law Day event. Each year...

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...

Editor’s Note: This story contains sensitive subject matter that some readers may find upsetting. On April 21, six Indigenous men shared their stories as survivors of childhood sexual abuse.  It was an online webinar presentation facilitated by the Southwest Indigenous Women’s Coalition recognizing the month of April being Sexual Assault...

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...