The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and implements healing procedures to combat the atrocities committed by the U.S. Indian boarding school system ran by the federal government and local churches. The Carlisle Indian Industrial School, known as the first U.S....

Salt River Elementary School’s annual Field Day was nacho average event this year. A fun-filled afternoon of food, water and play brought students and families together on April 25. The event kicked off with a nacho lunch of tortilla chips and ground beef. The meal provided students with energy for the...

Across the nation, U.S. citizens celebrate National Day of Prayer on May 1. On this national holiday, those of all faiths are encouraged to gather in prayer and reflection. Here, in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, members, employees and visitors filled the Two Waters Courtyard for a National Day...

Several generations of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community families met inside of SRPMIC’s Council Chambers on April 16 to celebrate and honor Community seniors celebrating over 90-plus years of life.  Prior to the recognition, President Martin Harvier provided insight as to how the celebration came to be. “A few weeks...

Pat Tillman was a star Arizona State University (ASU) linebacker who had an exceptional football career. Tillman was named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year in 1997 after leading his team to a Pac-10 championship and the Rose Bowl the previous year. He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in...

The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. An emerging public awareness of air, water and land pollution led several individuals, including peace activist John McConnell, Arthur J. Hanson, former Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin and many others, to organize the day after witnessing devastating damage to the...

A measles outbreak is hitting the United States. For the safe-being of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Dr. Nancy Mangieri, from Health and Human Services, recommends everyone to get vaccinated for measles.   “The measles vaccine is essential for protecting individuals and communities from this serious disease,” said Mangieri. “It is...

Editor’s Note: This story contains sensitive subject matter that readers may find upsetting. A grassroots movement is drawing attention to some of the major systemic shortfalls they say enables the cross-generational abuse for Native relatives.  “Stolen People Stolen Benefits” is a movement led in partnership with Turtle Island Women Warriors...