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SRPMIC Foster Care Program Shares How You Can Become a Foster Parent

National Foster Care Month every May is a time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, child welfare professionals and others who help youth in foster care. This month is also a good time to learn about the SRPMIC Foster Care Program and how you can become a foster parent to one or more children of […]

The Pink Desert Showcases Artistic Talent

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Rainboe Duarte has always been a lover of the arts. She is a very creative person who is inspired by the world around her. She often creates things for her family, friends and herself. She is a “DIY” (do-it-yourself) crafter, and her skill set is very broad.She has worked […]

How Tribal Nations Are Handling the Pandemic Across the U.S.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study on December 17 which shows that American Indians (AI) and Alaska Natives (AN) have a death rate from COVID-19 at 1.8 times greater than non-Hispanic whites, based on data from 14 participating states.  According to the study, there is excess risk, especially for […]

Library Presents ‘Giving Thanks’ Art Showcase

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 […]

How to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 During the Holiday Season

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 […]

SRPMIC Requests Membership Feedback on Name

3 Takeaways The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is looking for Community-member feedback on its formal name. “This effort came out of the SRPMIC Strategy P team, which Council put together from different strategic teams to address priorities in the Community,” said Kelly Washington, SRPMIC Cultural Resources director and team...

Fall Piipaash Matasheevm 

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community celebrated Piipaash culture during this year’s fall social celebration, known by the people as Piipaash Matasheevm.  It was time to celebrate the people.  This year’s fall community social, known as Piipaash Matasheevm (the people gathering), brought together hoop dancers, gourd singers, basket dancers, other...

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