The talking circle at the Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) at Salt River Schools’ Accelerated Learning Academy on Feb. 14 might as well have been in the shape of a heart. It was Valentine’s Day, after all. But it was also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This one-day GONA at...
3 Takeaways: There is a new student pathway program coming soon to the Tempe Union High School District. The Circle of Nations Pathway Program will officially launch in the 2025-2026 school year at Mountain Pointe. More schools, including Marcos De Niza, will offer the program soon. The Circle of Nations...
The free workshops help parents/guardians in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community learn how to positively encourage youth athletes on and off the field. 3 Takeaways: A superstar athlete in any sport needs the support of their head coach. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community works to ensure that its...
As part of the continuing efforts to improve the well-being of parents/guardians and children in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Community Health Educator Vurlene Notsinneh-Bowekaty facilitated a webinar on teen dating boundaries. 3 Takeaways: How do you raise a teenager? One day at a time. Boundaries are defined as...
What better way to start off the 2026 fiscal year than with a recognition breakfast? On Jan. 21, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Human Resources hosted the first-quarter employee recognition event at the Great Wolf Lodge. “Why are you here? Because you got recognized by somebody in your department for...
A special performance took place at Salt River Schools in February. On February 5, the Education Native Language and Cultural team hosted a night of traditional storytelling at the Accelerated Learning Academy lecture hall. Stories were told by Culture Teacher Teresa Gonzales and Culture Specialist Hilary Smith. Before the storytelling...
“Let’s take a little time to all learn together, all right?” Cultural Resources Department OPLP Outreach Coordinator Cody Achin asked a group of seasonal spring training employees at Salt River Fields on Feb. 10. Achin led a call-and-response. “Start with that first word,” he said, pointing to the greeting displayed...