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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 […]
Recent Stories
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…
AZ Sons Earn Top Honors in Na7ive Na7ions Tournament
3 Takeaways: The triple-digit scorching heat over Father’s Day weekend didn’t deter the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community baseball team AZ Sons from bringing home championship hardware in the second annual Na7ive Na7ions 16U baseball tournament. Celebrating their second year of the tournament, Na7ive Na7ions, which is run by former…
Longtime Community Graphic Design Collaborator Gary Hill Retires
If you’ve been in or worked in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community long enough, you’ll recognize the work of graphic designer Gary Hill. You might not have seen his face, but you likely have an imprint of the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River and Talking Stick Entertainment…
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…
Jizelle Juan Crowned 38th Miss Salt River
Each year, young ladies vie for the title of Miss Salt River. Miss Salt River is a goodwill ambassador who represents and promotes the cultural values and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. This year, four young ladies—Alva Silverhorn, Cherish Vavages, Jizelle Juan and Ella McGilbary—made the confident…
SRPMIC at 250
America celebrated 250 years on July 4, 2026. Here is a brief overview of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community from the beginning to America’s 250th birthday.
