Two young girls enter the ring to hear instructions from the coach. They are paired off and begin sparring with each other, blocking and kicking. Their father encourages them from the sidelines. This is a normal day after school for sisters Johanna Tate (Hanna) and Rianna Tate (Ona). The girls are training in mixed martial […]
Back in November, three O’odham artists took the stage at the Arizona Community Foundation’s third annual Water Sustainability Contest Finalist Showcase and Award Ceremony. They were one of five teams that were selected to develop a temporary public art project that illustrated the resourcefulness of the Huhugam people in the metro Phoenix area. The team […]
The Red Mountain Riders are a sovereign nation motorcycle club founded on November 6, 2007, by the late George L. Lerma, James Osife, Leonard Villenueva and Gabe Castaneda. The group has 13 other members, who include Eldon Moore, Dennis Toya, Gary Garrett, Manuel Lyons Jr., Abalino Garza, Ignacio Rodriguez, Sarah Rodriguez, Tammie Willie, Ron Willie, […]
A chance meeting almost 400 miles away from their homes in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and shared love for “The Happiest Place on Earth” has led to a wonderful friendship that has taken Maria Chavez and Kay McAnlis all across the country, and potentially the world. Back in 2016, Chavez and McAnlis had […]
Feeling euphoric even with his cut-up knees shaking from near-exhaustion, 31-year-old Zachariah Miles crossed the Spartan Race finish line knowing he left everything he had on the course. The Spartan Race is an endurance and obstacle race series with events held around the world. Various levels exist, including the Spartan Sprint and the Spartan Super. […]
On January 24, the Cultural Preservation Division of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Cultural Resources Department hosted Winter Storytelling in the Community Garden, led by Michael Ennis of the Tohono O’odham Nation. The event had a great turnout, with a good number of Community members, visitors and staff. Department staff members served food and […]