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Young eyes and ears absorb everything adults say and do. The way adults speak, act and handle challenges can leave a lasting impact on each child. Witnessing and being directly affected by drug addiction can potentially lead to a similar path that was set for them by their parents. The...
Much like their elders before them, the youth of Salt River have a lot to say. Four young leaders had the opportunity to share their views and dreams for Salt River on July 28 as the Summer Speaker Series continued at the Council Chambers. The panelists for this session were...
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community held a special presentation on human trafficking and exploitation on July 17 that was open to members and employees at the Council Chambers. Lynnette Greybull, founder of the nonprofit organization NotOurNativeDaughters, shared the presentation. She dedicated her nonprofit to addressing the missing, murdered and exploited...
Jonathon Curry, a Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community member, taught the historical O’odham art of shell etching at Skeg Himdag Ki: on July 8 and 10. For two hours each day, Community members who signed up learned the history of shell etching and a modern method for creating and...
Despite the summer heat and humidity from recent rainfall, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community gathered in celebration of Independence Day on July 4 at the Accelerated Learning Academy’s football field. “The biggest challenge was the weather,” said Events Assistant Adrian Sixkiller, “thankfully we were more prepared to handle the...
For the second consecutive year, the Salt River WIC program hosted a special celebration for dads called Pop’s Pop-Up on June 12 in the lobby of the River People Health Center. WIC originally planned for 50 guests, but welcomed 73 attendees. The two-hour, family-centered outreach event highlighted how the WIC...
“It’s OK to not be OK.” That has been the focal point for the entire month of June as the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community hosted four in-person classes commemorating Men’s Health Awareness Month. Dion Begay, senior physical fitness specialist from the Ske:g Himdag Ki:, hosted the classes which covered...
The Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) facilitated an online webinar on June 17 for membership and staff from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Andreah Gomez (she/her/hers), ACESDV Domestic Violence Response coordinator, hosted the webinar. It detailed a sensitive topic, adult abuse later in life. Defined...
The Student Union at South Mountain Community College was filled with warmth, connection, and celebration on June 12 as the Southwest American Indian 2SLGBTQIA+ Rainbow Gathering welcomed attendees from across the region. Hosted by the Phoenix Indian Center, this year’s gathering carried the theme, “Weaving Tradition: Past, Present & Future”...
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