Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community President Martin Harvier released a message to the Community on January 24 regarding the presence of increased federal law enforcement in Arizona and across the country. The message came as tribes across Indian Country offered similar guidance in response to encounters with Immigration and Customs...

As one of the best ranked employers in Arizona, it is no surprise that the service awards banquet presented by Human Resources Department of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community continues to reveal a pattern of commitment among employees.  For this year’s banquet honoring employees who reached milestones in 2024,...

The legacy of U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland begins with her federal boarding school initiative to hold the country accountable for the atrocities committed against Native American children and families. Haaland influenced former President Joe Biden’s historic apology on behalf of the U.S. government and its role in boarding school...

A new era has begun for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.  During the SRPMIC general election in November, three council seats were voted on by the people. In District I (Salt River), two seats were open and in District II (Lehi), one seat.  David Antone and Su:k Fulwilder won...

Affordable housing in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is an important topic of discussion for members. Arizona’s surge in home prices in recent years has resulted in many in the Community being unable to afford a home of their own. To ensure affordable housing is available to those living...

Native Americans living in Arizona have the power to swing elections. In the 2020 election, Native American voters helped Democrats clinch Arizona for President Joe Biden. Previously, the last time Native Americans helped Arizona become a Democratic state was in 1996. Arizona is considered to be a swing state in...

A one-day bus tour of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) took place on Saturday, August 17, marking a significant step in fostering stronger ties between Salt River Schools educators and our tribal Community. Organized by Community member Heaven Sepulveda, this initiative brought together 27 volunteers, including SRPMIC members...

In its continuing effort to always honor and commemorate Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community veterans and their dedication to serving and securing our country, the SRPMIC hosted a Veterans Memorial groundbreaking ceremony in Lehi on September 5.  The early morning sun shined down on all the guests in attendance, who...