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Sexual Assault Survivors Supported with Encouraging Words at Chalk N’ Walk

Editor’s Note: This story contains sensitive subject matter that readers may find upsetting. “I believe you.” “You are not alone; there are countless others standing with you.” “You are resilient.” These are just a handful of the many messages of hope, strength and belief for victims of sexual assault that...

Prevent an Outbreak, Save a Life

A measles outbreak is hitting the United States. For the safe-being of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Dr. Nancy Mangieri, from Health and Human Services, recommends everyone to get vaccinated for measles.   “The measles vaccine is essential for protecting individuals and communities from this serious disease,” said Mangieri. “It is...

Arizona Capitol Protests: ‘No more stolen people. No more stolen benefits’

Editor’s Note: This story contains sensitive subject matter that readers may find upsetting. A grassroots movement is drawing attention to some of the major systemic shortfalls they say enables the cross-generational abuse for Native relatives.  “Stolen People Stolen Benefits” is a movement led in partnership with Turtle Island Women Warriors...

Janyse Salinas and Sommer Lopez serve on Self-Governance Panel

During a speech delivered to Congress on July 8, 1970, U.S. President Richard Nixon said it best, “Let Indian tribes govern themselves.” He added, “We must assure the Indian that he can assume control of his own life without being separated involuntarily from the tribal group.” Nixon’s speech proved to...

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...

March Madness Fun at Friendship Park

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’ WellPath program held its annual March Madness games at Friendship Park. Throughout March, SRPMIC employees could participate in activities against other departments. Games included cornhole, knock out, giant pong, ultimate Frisbee, cup stacking and minute to win it. Participants battled each other in hopes...

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