In February 2020, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Veterans Warriors Book Club was started by four members who share the highlights of each chapter with one another. They are the staff of the SRPMIC Veterans Representatives Office: Veterans Representatives Amanda White and Troy Truax, who is also a representative of the American Legion Post […]

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Talking Stick Entertainment District unveiled the Talking Stick Sweet Treat Trail, which was promoted during February. From traditional Pima frybread with powdered sugar and honey at Wildhorse Grille to a lemon cooler pizza cookie at Babbo Italian Eatery, there is a sweet delight at […]

On February 4, a small group of guests gathered to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for Tash, the new restaurant on the third floor of Talking Stick Resort. Tash is pronounced TH-O-SH, an O’odham word that means “sun,” “day” or “time.” Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Council member Tom Largo led everyone in a prayer, followed by […]

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Rainboe Duarte has always been a lover of the arts. She is a very creative person who is inspired by the world around her. She often creates things for her family, friends and herself. She is a “DIY” (do-it-yourself) crafter, and her skill set is very broad.She has worked […]

This coming February 25-27, the Apache Stronghold group is holding its seventh annual Oak Flat March. This event is a prayer run, starting from the San Carlos Reservation and finishing at Oak Flat. Resolution Copper Company has plans to expand its current mining operations, but doing so would obliterate Oak Flat, a central Arizona site […]

On February 2, the O’odham Piipaash Language Program (OPLP) hosted its first virtual O’odham strand necklace class over Zoom. More than 20 participants of all skill levels came together to create a simple strand necklace. Each participant was given a small beading kit provided by the OPLP. Instructors Daryl Jay and Kaitlin Martinez started each […]

In 2015, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Ezekiel “Zeke” Mendoza and his business partner, Roman Romero, opened Prime Kicks and Cuts, a business that sells streetwear and sneakers and offers barber services all in one location. Since opening its first store in Downtown Mesa, the business has relocated and recently opened up a second […]

As pitchers and catchers arrive on February 17, the spring training 2021 opener has moved back one day to February 28, with the Colorado Rockies facing the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.  This comes after Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community President Martin Harvier joined Valley mayors and Cactus League Executive Director […]