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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
Indigenous Women Collaborate for Day of Golf
On May 28, I attended the annual Drive and Thrive event hosted by Indigenous Community Collaborative and Matriarch Mixer at Talking Stick Golf Club. The day included a network mixer, lunch with the keynote speaker, a Q&A followed by a golf clinic, and a round of golf. The day was…
Native Youth Compete in D-Backs Intertribal Baseball Tournament at Salt River
Days after parading around the warning track at Chase Field for a pre-game Native American Recognition Day celebration, Native American youth athletes took to the diamond to compete in the D-Backs Inter-Tribal Youth Baseball & Softball Tournament, presented by Talking Stick Resort, from June 8 to 11. All games were…
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.
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 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.
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.
