In March 2018, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Cultural Resources Department and the Huhugam Ki Museum broke ground for the new SRPMIC Cultural Repository. With designs completed, buildings demolished and staff relocated, all that is left is to start construction, which will begin in March. There may be confusion about what exactly this new […]
On Friday, January 17, at the Council Chambers, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Council’s McKellips Corridor Long-Range Planning group held its latest Community member–only open house to gain input from Community members about the possibility of future development along the McKellips Corridor. The McKellips Corridor is located south of McKellips Road, stretching from the […]
By Marissa JohnsonO’odham Action Newsmarissa.johnson2@srpmic-nsn.gov A new type of coronavirus that originated in China is spreading to other countries around the world. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, with the virus linked to a seafood and animal market. The number of people affected changes daily; […]
By Off. Joseph OrozcoSalt River Police Department The many accomplishments of the Salt River Police Department over the past year were celebrated at the annual SRPD Awards Ceremony, held on Friday, January 24, at the Talking Stick Resort in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The event recognized various SRPD sworn officers and professional staff […]
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Diabetes Program has just started a new 10-week series of its Diabetes 101 workshops. The workshops are held every Wednesday from 12 to 1:30 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Health Services building. The goal is to help those with diabetes learn to better manage it […]
By Hannah LewisO’odham Action Newshannah.lewis@srmpic-nsn.gov On Saturday, January 4, a notable inauguration was held at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Justice Building. Acting Chief Judge Darayne Achin had the important role of swearing in this year’s members of the Young River People’s Council, along with the newly elected executive members who fulfill specific duties […]
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Human Resources Department Apprenticeship Program has been helping SRPMIC members train and become certified in a variety of career fields, including plumbing, carpentry, information technology help desk, hotel hospitality and more. The program has already begun training Community members in medical and dental assisting to help prepare staffing for […]