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June 2, 2026

Kavaḍ/Kushov Cultural Center Grand Opening (Video)

By Chris Picciuolo

The Shield of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has officially been raised.

Generations of Community members convened for the grand opening of the Kavaḍ/Kushov Cultural Center on May 2, experiencing a significant moment in time. The center is located across from the Community Building, north of McDowell Road.

The name given to the cultural center, Kavaḍ/Kushov, carries weight and purpose for the Community. The function of the facility is to protect, defend and perpetuate the histories, languages and cultures of the O’odham and Piipaash. To reflect this intention, Kavaḍ (O’odham) and Kushov (Piipaash) both mean “shield.”