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After last year’s weather-related cancellation, the return of Safety Day to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community offered a memorable night showcasing all the ways public safety is ensured. On Oct. 9, the Salt River Fire Department and the Salt River Police Department joined forces and filled the Salt River...
Members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community gathered in the Two Waters Courtyard on the morning of May 21 to remember and honor fallen Salt River Police Department Officer Clayton Townsend (End of Watch, Jan. 8, 2019) and Officer Jair Cabrera (End of Watch, May 24, 2014). The program...
The ongoing trauma of missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) continues to weigh heavily on the hearts and minds of many, especially in Indian Country. Locally, to help navigate the harsh traumas of MMIP, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has established its own MMIP coordinator, Paula Shaw, who works...
Editor’s Note: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Tamara Silversmith was honored in February by the Chandler Police Department for her 35 years of service. The following is a submission from Silversmith in her own words. It has been lightly edited for style and length. “In a world that moves...
In the O’odham language, vaila or waila means dance. Vaila is also known by many as chicken scratch, a type of music and social dance that brings everyone together for a good time. For many Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members and those of sibling tribes, vailas are significant throughout their whole lives. There...
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community celebrated MVPs on Father’s Day. Senior Services held an annual luncheon to celebrate Father’s Day for Community seniors on June 12. The celebration took place at the Lehi Community Building, and both guest and staff were encouraged to dress in their favorite sports jerseys....
Solemn respect was felt throughout the Two Waters Courtyard on May 22 as the Salt River Police Department held their annual Peace Officer’s Memorial following Police Week, which was May 11-17. “Peace Officer” is an umbrella term that includes police, sheriffs and deputies as well as others appointed to uphold...
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s annual Safety Day is a celebration of the many ways in which the Salt River fire and police departments keep us all safe. This year’s celebration was held outdoors at the Accelerated Learning Academy football field on November 6 and featured department and enterprise...
On October 18 and 19, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community did its part in ensuring Mother Earth remains free and clear of manmade pollutants by hosting two events on consecutive days, the Fall Overhaul and a Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Day and shredding event. The events were a collaboration...
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