As the year 2023 wound down to a close, the Salt River Fire Department hosted its annual dinner and awards presentation at the Courtyard Marriott on Saturday, December 16. Acting Fire Chief Tsosie Wood served as the emcee for the event, which took place in the banquet hall inside the Courtyard Marriott. Dinner was served, […]
Carpentry students from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Apprenticeship Program have been busy this year working on various projects throughout the Community. Their latest assignment was installing new wood benches at St. Francis Church. “The students are taking a strong interest in the carpentry field and what it can offer in terms of a […]
The Salt River Fire Department recently welcomed new graduates from the 2023-2 “Heat Seekers” recruit class. With 39 recruits total in the graduation class, SRPMIC had a massive presence at the graduation ceremony, as 10 of the recruits will join the SRFD. Joining the ranks of the SRFD are firefighters Damian Castro, Michael Diaz, Daniel […]
Every December, the Ak-Chin Indian Community hosts their Masik Tas, or “birthday” celebration, which commemorates the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s formal recognition by the U.S. government. This year’s Ak-Chin Masik Tas included several special events that were free to the public, including an adult and junior rodeo, a basketball tournament, a light parade and a carnival. […]
Inspired and motivated by the history of the O’odham, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member artist Dwayne Manuel’s latest T-shirt design celebrates the O’odham’s resilience and continued success in navigating the modern world. The design is titled “Walk With Heart.” Manuel said the name is derived from the O’odham word Himdag, which is commonly used […]
In the 2020 general election, Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump by about 10,500 popular votes in the state of Arizona. The Native vote arguably made the difference in that election. With 22 federally recognized tribes in the state, an estimated 5.2% of Arizona’s population identifies as American Indian or Alaska Native—leaving open the possibility for […]
By OAN Intern Nalani Lopez With two vans packed full of camping tents, warm clothes and 10 excited participants, the SRPMIC Outdoor Recreation Adult Hiking Club headed west to Southern California to hike in the Joshua Tree National Park on the weekend of December 2. The weekend in the Mojave Desert started on Saturday afternoon […]