Every 10 years, after the U.S. Census is taken and the results are available, a process called redistricting happens in each state. Redistricting is the process of modifying the lines of voting districts in accordance with population changes throughout the United States. Every state has its own body that oversees redistricting, and in Arizona it’s […]

Three Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community women were recognized on June 18 by Greg Stanton, who represents Arizona’s 9th District in the U.S. Congress. During a virtual presentation that was available to watch online, Rep. Stanton read statements into the Congressional Record honoring SRPMIC Council Representative Diane Enos and SRPMIC members Ruth Chough and the […]

Three Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community women will be recognized on June 18 in a virtual ceremony by Greg Stanton, representing Arizona’s 9th District in the U.S. Congress. Rep. Stanton will read a statement into the Congressional Record honoring SRPMIC Council Representative Diane Enos and SRPMIC members Ruth Cough and the late Violet Perkins for […]

The newest hotel to open in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community held its grand-opening event on Thursday, May 20. The Staybridge Suites Scottsdale–Talking Stick has been operational since October 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the hotel was unable to hold a grand opening at that time.  SRPMIC Council representatives and other dignitaries […]

In the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community as of this morning Friday, April 9, 2021; 15,120 COVID-19 tests have been done. We currently have zero active cases and no one hospitalized, which is some great news.  If you’re not feeling well, please make an appointment to get a COVID-19 test to make sure you are […]

During December, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Council representatives discussed the use of medical and recreational marijuana.  During the District “A” meeting with Council Representative Diane Enos on Monday, December 14, a number of SRPMIC members listened in via Skype and phone to hear a presentation given by Assistant General Counsel Jeff Harmon on the […]

In the President’s Weekly Update on Friday, November 20, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community President Martin Harvier visited the Salt River Food Distribution Center and asked Food Program Coordinator Daniel Chiago a few questions about the processes there and how the food boxes are prepared and distributed to Community members.  Harvier and Chiago conducted a […]

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) held its 77th Annual Convention and Marketplace during the week of November 8-13. This year the NCAI Convention went virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Tribal leaders came together to discuss topics and issues such as the COVID-19 Pandemic, Violence Against Women, the Community Reinvestment Act, Communications for […]