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The Ins and Outs of Self-Empowerment
“We are in control of our own attitude,” began Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Health and Human Services Prevention and Intervention Health Educator Melanie Nosie, LMSW. On March 25, Nosie facilitated a webinar regarding a topic we all can work on, self-empowerment. Recently, the Community Health webinars have seen an…
The Ins and Outs of Self-Empowerment
“We are in control of our own attitude,” began Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Health and Human Services Prevention and Intervention Health Educator Melanie Nosie, LMSW. On March 25, Nosie facilitated a webinar regarding a topic we all can work on, self-empowerment. Recently, the Community Health webinars have seen an…
Kennise McGertt Continues Flag Tossing with ASU Marching Band
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Kennise McGertt has had quite an adventure since graduating from Mountain View High School in May. McGertt traveled to more than 20 states while on tour with the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps over the summer. When she returned in mid-August, she began her first year of college, attending […]
SRPMIC Member Becomes IFBB Bikini Professional Bodybuilder
Leanne “Aimee” Velasquez, a 27-year-old Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member, was working as a registered nurse when she decided to change up her routine of going to the gym in February 2020. Feeling intimidated and lost, she hired a fitness coach to help her get a new routine down. Her coach turned out to […]
Harvesting the Fruit of the Prickly Pear
The O’odham and Piipaash people traditionally collected many indigenous plants in the Sonoran Desert. Many people continue to go out today and collect them when they are in bloom. The fruit of the prickly pear cactus, I:ibhai in O’odham, is one of the best traditional foods to collect from the summer through the beginning of […]
Recent Stories
Cowtown Skateboards Hosts Skateboarding Seminar in Salt River
For nearly 30 years, Cowtown Skateboards has been leading the way when it comes to sharing the joys of skateboarding here in the Valley. On Feb. 28, in collaboration with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Cowtown Skateboards hosted a skateboarding seminar at the Ske:g Himdag Ki: with the help…
Fountain Hills Falcons Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team Has Much to Celebrate
3 Takeaways: The Fountain Hills High School Falcons varsity girls’ basketball team had quite a ride this season. Featured on the team are Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members Saedee Smith, Anaya Lewis and Tayla Rogers. Overall, the Falcons went 25-4 in the season and a perfect 7-0 in their…
Cowtown Skateboards Hosts Skateboarding Seminar in Salt River
For nearly 30 years, Cowtown Skateboards has been leading the way when it comes to sharing the joys of skateboarding here in the Valley. On Feb. 28, in collaboration with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Cowtown Skateboards hosted a skateboarding seminar at the Ske:g Himdag Ki: with the help…
OAN Podcast Episode #56 with Special Guest Aarick Mack
In this episode, Zoe Hernandez sits down with her friend Aarick Mack to talk about a meaningful cultural journey. Aarick is part of Bird Singing and Dancing By The River, a bird singing group that traveled to the Hawai‘i Island All Nations Powwow on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. The…
Cowtown Skateboards Hosts Skateboarding Seminar in Salt River
For nearly 30 years, Cowtown Skateboards has been leading the way when it comes to sharing the joys of skateboarding here in the Valley. On Feb. 28, in collaboration with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Cowtown Skateboards hosted a skateboarding seminar at the Ske:g Himdag Ki: with the help…
Young River People’s Council Participates in Legislative Day
During the annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day, several Arizona youth councils participated in a breakout session to discuss how ideas can turn into laws. The kids are indeed alright. During the afternoon of the annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day on Jan. 14, youth councils from Indian…
