In March, President Donald Trump announced several budget cuts via executive orders that targeted funding for programs incorrectly labeled as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Stating these changes are “objective facts” that casts the United States “in a negative light,” Trump slashed at least $1.6 million dollars in federal funds...

If you went outside Tuesday, July 1, in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, you likely noticed the thick, hazy air around you. The Community Development Department Environmental Protection & Natural Resources (CDD-EPNR) issued a high pollution advisory (HPA) on Tuesday for high levels of PM10 and PM2.5. This means...

Young River Peoples Council President and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Jizelle Juan was selected by UNITY, Inc. to be one of 10 2025-2026 Earth Ambassadors. The announcement was made on Earth Day. “I was honored to be selected,” said Juan, who will be representing the Western Region of...

One of the largest all-Native American basketball tournaments on Turtle Island serving high school-aged youth returns to the Valley for another sizzling summer of high energy rez ball style basketball. Get ready for the 22nd Annual NABI (Native American Basketball Invitational), which will hold its pool and bracket games at...

The Salt River Cultural Resources Department along with SRPMIC leadership and Dallas Construction, celebrated a construction milestone with a “topping off” ceremony on June 9 at the former Day School site, which is being turned into a cultural center called Kavaḍ/Kushov, or “the shield” in O’odham and Piipaash respectively.

Scottsdale Community College hosted its 2025 graduation on Thursday, May 8, at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Click here to view OAN’s graduation edition

In October of last year, O’odham Action News reported on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Air Quality Program receiving a $9 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for pollution reduction measures to be implemented in the Community.  The 5-year grant will help with planning and implementation measures for improving the air...

On June 4, the Community Recreational Services Tribal Library hosted a teen activity for kids ages 12-17 at the Ske:g Himdag Ki: (formerly Way of Life Facil­ity or WOLF). The activity was led by Library Assistant Josefina Vasquez, who helped participants and provided supplies.  Participants had the opportunity to build...