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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 […]
Mesquite Usage by the O’odham and Piipaash
While walking here in the Valley, we often see mesquite trees with their seed pods dried up on the ground and don’t give them very much thought. However, those mesquite pods are a vital food source that has sustained the O’odham and Piipaash for hundreds of years. Along with many other indigenous foods, the mesquite […]
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SRPMIC Members Compete in Lori Piestewa National Native American Games
More than 4,000 athletes representing 27 tribes competed in five different sports at the 2026 Lori Piestewa National Native American Games, which was held at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa from July 10 to 12. The Piestewa Games are named in honor of Lori Piestewa (Hopi), who was the…
Na7ive Na7ions All-Star Team Selects Naomi Anton
Superstar student-athlete and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Naomi Anton played in the Na7ive Na7ions softball tournament in Prescott and was also selected to join their all-star team. In sports, all you need is one opportunity, especially for free agents looking to join a softball team. Student-athlete Naomi Anton…
O’odham Action News Wins Journalism Awards
O’odham Action News was once again recognized for its storytelling. News staff combined to win seven awards from the Indigenous Journalists Association. The awards were announced in early July and presented at IJA’s national conference, held this year in Portland, Oregon, in late July. Each year, IJA selects the best journalism…
An Inside Look at Men’s Mental Health
June is Men’s Mental Health Month. Read more on how to navigate life’s many journeys and find resources for members and their loved ones in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Now that the graduation tassels have been turned to the left and the real summer heat has arrived, it’s…
SRPMIC Celebrates Community Graduates with Recognition Program
3 Takeaways: In the blink of an eye, the 2026 graduation season has officially come to an end in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. To help celebrate all the graduates from the Community, the SRPMIC held its Graduation Recognition Program on June 25 at the Talking Stick Resort Ballroom….
Community Summer Speaker Series Returns
3 Takeaways: The gentle murmur of conversations wafted within the walls of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Council Chambers on June 30. It was the return of the Summer Speaker Series, featuring a panel discussion regarding the Community’s recent repatriation efforts in Scotland. The series started last summer. Cultural Resources…
