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Fifty years ago, President Richard Nixon championed the idea of “Indian self-determination,” advocating for the federal government to end its “termination” policy of assimilating Native Americans into mainstream society and instead allow for tribes to govern themselves and make decisions for their own tribal members. In July 1970, Nixon told...
U.S. Senator Cory Booker arrived at Two Waters A, stepped out of the elevator and saw a welcome sign with his name on it. Booker proudly posed for a photo in front of the sign. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community President Martin Harvier and Vice-President Ricardo Leonard welcomed Sen. Booker,...
A public hearing for proposed changes to the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) took place at the Salt River Schools (SRS) Education Board room on April 17. The purpose of the hearing was to inform Community member parents, guardians, Community members and Native American families residing in the CCDF service...
Capt. Velasquez “Vel” Sneezy was hired to join the Salt River Fire Department (SRFD) on December 4, 1992. On March 28, his 33 years of service to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community came to a celebratory end as he retired from his position at a ceremony held at Station...
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...
A halt to diversity, equity and inclusion ceremonies at the Maricopa Community College District did not stop one Native community from celebrating Native American graduates. On May 2, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community proudly hosted the American Indian Convocation at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. A procession line...
Six Salt River Fire Department staff were promoted to company officers with the title of captain at the Accelerated Learning Academy Lecture Hall on April 22. Capt. Anthony Garcia, Capt. Cris Ries, Capt. Ramon Arenas Jr., Capt. Chris Gannon, Capt. Adrian Vega and Capt. Xavier Martinez were welcomed into their...
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