For the past 40 years, the HIV/AIDS epidemic has taken millions of lives. Every December 1 is Worlds AIDS Day, dedicated to remembering those who lost their lives from this disease, educating people about HIV/AIDS, and celebrating advancements in battling HIV/AIDS.  HIV/AIDS is disease that interferes with the body’s ability to fight infections. It is […]

For the 2020 U.S. General Election, Salt River Schools students were able to make grown-up decisions by participating in a mock election through the nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots-driven voter education program called Kids Voting Arizona. A total of 69 votes were cast for President and Vice President tickets, with 66.67% of the votes, 46 total, going […]

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Senior Environmental Specialist Jeremy Phillips, and the Community Development Department’s Environmental Protection and Natural Resources (CDD/EPNR) Division as a team, received the 2020 Conner Byestewa Jr. Environmentalist Award to recognize the efforts of individuals that have made and strengthened tribal self-government and improved human health and environmental conditions with Indian […]

For the third year in a row, the Salt River Police Department is running the No-Shave November campaign to raise funds for the Salt River Community Children’s Foundation. Some officers and other SRPD staff are letting their facial hair grow out during November. To continue the event, next up will be “Double Down December” and […]

With the help of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community departments, Social Services is continuing the near-decade run of the Christmas Angel Tree program this year. Senior Behavioral Health Counselor Annamari Hogan from Health and Human Services explained that the last day to apply to have your child sponsored was Friday, November 20, and there are […]

In a typical year, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community celebrates with a large number of fun and active events that bring everyone together to enjoy the holidays. The O’odham and Piipaash are known to be very social people, and our annual holidays are a time to be in each other’s presence, catch up, enjoy […]

The Pavilions at Talking Stick continues to welcome new businesses. One special event is also very popular: the annual Native Art Market, located near Discount Tire. The open-air market, held during the winter months of November through March, offers all types of authentic Native American jewelry and art, as well as American Indian chefs hosting […]

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community departments have had to be creative and find new ways to deliver their services during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as through Zoom.  The latest from Diabetes Prevention Services is their Journey to Wellness 2020 program. Everyone’s daily routines have been interrupted because of COVID-19, and this includes workout routines as […]