Since Salt River Fields at Talking Stick opened in 2011, the enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community again led all of Major League Baseball (MLB) in spring training attendance. Just under 300,000 fans showed up to Salt River Fields in 2024 for Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies spring training games. “It was a […]
The Talking Stick Golf Club celebrated a brand-new facility expansion with a grand-opening ceremony and open house on April 29. The expansion features the new Talking Stick Golf Club Grill, an upgraded pro shop, new event spaces, a full catering kitchen and the Red Mountain Event Hall, which can accommodate up to 230 guests. The […]
On March 7, 2023, the state of Arizona, under the direction of Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, established the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Task Force to collect data, review policies and make recommended changes to address the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered people (MMIP) in Indian Country. The task force comprises 15 distinguished tribal […]
On April 16, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community hosted the 2024 East Valley Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast at the Talking Stick Golf Club. The East Valley Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast is an annual gathering of community leaders, business executives, public service groups and faith groups in the East Valley. At the event, leaders network and collaborate […]
By Nalani Lopez Native American representation in films has come a long way. Leaving behind the stereotypical “Indian” portrayal in Westerns, cartoons and animated children’s films, Native American creatives now take control of the narrative and share accurate depictions of Native American life through the power of cinema. For the past 24 years, the Phoenix […]
It is the dream of every high school student-athlete to be recognized by coaches, peers and family members during the last home game of the season, known officially as Senior Night. Every professional athlete currently playing in the major leagues has experienced the joys of Senior Night, walking on the field alongside their loved ones […]
The annual Tribal Self-Governance Conference is a gathering of tribal leaders, tribal officials, federal partners and those who work closely with tribal communities to network, share resources and work toward establishing positive and healthy well-being for all individuals in Indian Country. The week-long conference took place April 15-18 at the Wild Horse Pass Resort in […]