The Salt River Tribal Library is hosting an art exhibition, the Giving Thanks Art Showcase, for Thanksgiving this year. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members, employees and families get to be creative about what they are thankful for. Librarian Melissa Rave and Library Assistant Latiesha Guy shared some information regarding the event. “The Giving Thanks […]
As the fall and winter holidays are now around the corner, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members are wondering what their Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holiday celebrations will look like this year. Will the SRPMIC have new guidelines set for these celebrations, or will we continue to abide by the Community’s Curfew to […]
If you went outside Tuesday, July 1, in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, you likely noticed the thick, hazy air around you. The Community Development Department Environmental Protection & Natural Resources (CDD-EPNR) issued a high pollution advisory (HPA) on Tuesday for high levels of PM10 and PM2.5. This means...
Young River Peoples Council President and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Jizelle Juan was selected by UNITY, Inc. to be one of 10 2025-2026 Earth Ambassadors. The announcement was made on Earth Day. “I was honored to be selected,” said Juan, who will be representing the Western Region of...
In October of last year, O’odham Action News reported on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Air Quality Program receiving a $9 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for pollution reduction measures to be implemented in the Community. The 5-year grant will help with planning and implementation measures for improving the air...
Editor’s Note: This story contains sensitive subject matter that readers may find upsetting. During the morning of May 21 on the ninth-floor of the Executive Tower inside of the Arizona Capitol Building, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs approached the lectern as she clutched House Bill 2281, also known as the ‘Turquoise...
Native American baseball fans showed up in large numbers at Chase Field on June 1 to enjoy Native American Recognition Day (NARD) Presented by Talking Stick Resort. The Diamondbacks faced off against the Washington Nationals after the opening festivities. The annual special day at the ballpark began before the game...