The Youth Services Department provides Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community youth with enrichment and intervention services that Youth Program Manager Debra Apodaca said are served with care, compassion and cultural competence in a multidisciplinary team approach. Two of the seven mentorship programs that Youth Services provides to Community-member boys and...

The Youth Services Jr. Quail Mentorship Program is one of seven mentorship programs open to youth in grades K-12 who are enrolled in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community or who reside here. Jr. Quails have opportunities to engage in cultural, educational, social and emotional learning and wellness events that...

In the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, September is recognized as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. In a proclamation established in 2022, the SRPMIC has promoted and supported the recovery efforts of its members while continuing to create a safe and supportive space for more to feel comfortable...

The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supports and introduces improved greenhouse-gas reduction measures to help combat the ongoing climate crisis across the United States. In September, the EPA announced funding to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via President Joe Biden’s “Investing...

Indian Country was definitely in attendance for Westwood High School’s varsity football home opener against Skyline High School on September 6. To help celebrate the new season, Westwood’s athletic department collaborated with Mesa Schools’ Native American Education Program (NAEP) to host Native Heritage Football Night. The game marked the debut...

Adaptive Recreation Program coordinators Tammy Thomas and Ethan Larned from Community Recreational Services took turns making laps across the Way of Life Facility’s little league field on September 6 during the program’s Adaptive Recreation Night to make sure participating kids and families had everything they needed to participate in the...

With the new school year upon us, Salt River Schools hosted its annual fun-filled literacy event, “Fall into Reading.” The family-friendly, all-ages event was held on September 12 at the Accelerated Learning Academy gymnasium. The occasion allows students and Salt River Schools staff members to dress up as their favorite...

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...