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October Online Event Explored Impacts of Domestic Violence on Children

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began earlier this year, law enforcement agencies across the United States report that incidents of domestic violence have increased by 35%. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so it was a good opportunity for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Social Services Department to help educate the Community.  In a Zoom […]

SRPMIC Member Business Owner: Daryl Fulwilder

Q: What made you want to start your own business, and why did you choose this type of business?  A: Growing up, I saw a lot of creativity. My dad (Penrose Fulwilder) is an artist; I’ve seen him create a lot of artwork and sell it. That was a big key. I was more a […]

November Is National Diabetes Month

Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans are diagnosed with diabetes? There are 84 million people in the U.S. at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the risk factors that can lead to diabetes and help people live a healthy lifestyle so they […]

Community Business Q&A: Salt River Hospitality, The Main Ingredient and Nature’s Defense

Owner: Joseph “JB” Cortez Year established: 2001 (2011 for Nature’s Defense) Services: The Main Ingredient: commercial-quality household/domestic retail culinary items including cookware, bakeware, bar supplies, cutlery and more. Salt River Hospitality: Industrial, commercial and janitorial hospitality services. Nature’s Defense: All-natural, organic food-grade products for defense against insects and pests. Q: What made you want to […]

Virtual Contests Held for Annual Fall Festival

Although COVID-19 set new guidelines on how to celebrate the Halloween season this year, that did not stop the SRPMIC’s Community Relations Events team from presenting the annual Fall Festival. To keep the spooky spirit going, the Fall Festival was celebrated virtually, with three contests this year: pumpkin decorating, house decorating and the annual costume […]

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 […]

Community Business Q&A: Something Sweet

Owner: Sarah Chiago Year established: Started in 2010; started focusing on the Community in 2013 Services:Custom cakes for special events, plus a variety of baked goods Q: What made you want to start your own business, and why did you choosethis type of business? A: When I started making custom cakes, I only made cakes for […]

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