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Labriola Center Holds Grand Opening, Provides Safe Space For Native Students

As you enter the Labriola National American Indian Data Center at Arizona State University’s Hayden Library, a small orange sign sits atop a desk to the left that says, “WARNING. O’odham HIMDAG enforced INDIGENOUS ZONE.” Labriola Director Alex Soto (Tohono O’odham) set the tone for the space, letting O’odham and other Native students know that […]

SRPMIC Plans New Fire Station Opening in 2027

The corner of 92nd Street and McKellips Road is going to get a massive upgrade in the coming years from the Salt River Fire Department. A new fire station, Station 295, is scheduled to open there in early 2027. The station will measure more than 40,000 square feet and house sleeping and living areas for […]

Lehi Boys & Girls Club Unveils Upgraded Amenities at Open House

By Kari Haahr Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community youth and their neighbors in Lehi have a new space to spend their time outside of the classroom. The Boys & Girls Club’s Lehi Branch held an open house on March 28, where they showcased fully renovated areas where club members can engage in a variety of […]

Helping Hands Thrift Store Reopens with New Merchandise and Sale

During the month of April, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s thrift store, Helping Hands, will be hosting a massive 50% off sale. “We’re hoping the community comes out to see our new items,” said Helping Hands store manager Francis Edwards. “Our sale is a few days in April,” said Edwards. The official dates for […]

Sap ep Ka:k ‘Good Food’ Event

To celebrate National Nutrition Month, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community-WIC and Public Health held a Sap ep Ka:k (“good food” in O’odham) event at the Accelerated Learning Academy gym on March 7. The event was originally planned to take place outside but was moved indoors due to inclement weather. In total there were 108 participants, […]

Two Traditional Baskets Returned to SRPMIC

“Imagine this: seven baskets sitting in Neal Haga’s barn. He had 3 acres on Prince Road and First Avenue [in Tucson], a little compound back there,” said John Matis as he began telling the story of how the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community came to receive two traditional baskets during the morning of March 12 […]

Westwood’s Baseball Club Features a Dynamic Group of Student-Athletes

This year, Westwood High School’s boys of summer come from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Entering their 2024 season, the Westwood Warriors boasted many student-athletes from the SRPMIC on both the varsity and junior varsity baseball teams. Seniors Bobby Maez and Marcus Lasiloo headline this year’s varsity team for Westwood. “I’d like to continue […]

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