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Rooted in Tradition, Rising Together at Law Day 2026

The Salt River Justice Center was a popular place to be on May 1, but not because the courtrooms were full of real cases. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members and tribal government and court employees were there to take part in the annual all-day Law Day event. Each year...

Fun in the Taṣ

Do you want a fun way to beat the heat this summer? Try miliñ popsicles and wua’amakampopsicles, a fun treat for people of all ages. Miliñ (watermelon) and wua’amakam (cantaloupe) are in season starting in Haṣañ Baidag Maṣad(saguaro fruit month, July) and wrapping up in ṣopol E’esbig Maṣad (short planting month, August). Although the fruits are at their peak...

Southwest Indigenous Women’s Coalition Hosts Webinar: ‘A Talk with Male Survivors’

Editor’s Note: This story contains sensitive subject matter that some readers may find upsetting. On April 21, six Indigenous men shared their stories as survivors of childhood sexual abuse.  It was an online webinar presentation facilitated by the Southwest Indigenous Women’s Coalition recognizing the month of April being Sexual Assault...

OAN Podcast Episode 60 – Malena Manuel

In this episode, Juan Ysaguirre sits down with Malena Manuel to talk about her journey through the SRPMIC Gaming Enterprises Pathways Program. Manuel shares how the program supported her education, shaped her career, and helped her grow as a leader within the Community. Join them for this insightful conversation. Do...

Shield Raised with First Look at Kavaḍ/Kushov Cultural Center

The Shield of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has officially been raised. Generations of Community members convened for the grand opening of the Kavaḍ/Kushov Cultural Center on May 2, experiencing a significant moment in time. The center is located across from the Community Building, north of McDowell Road. The...

Light Up the Night: A Night of Hope & Healing for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community united in support on May 5, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, to show solidarity and honor, and to remember and raise awareness. Earlier in the day, the Community gathered at Two Waters Amphitheater for a Red Wrap event, where people wrapped Two...

‘To Be Put on a Shelf Is Not Where They Belong’

SRPMIC relatives come home after resting for over a century in a museum in Edinburgh, Scotland Editor’s Note: This article contains culturally sensitive information. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community relatives, along with a relative from the Gila River Indian Community, have come back home to rest after over a century...