The artwork of siblings Bugg and Calliope Manuel was featured in an exhibit titled “Prodigy” at the New City Studio in downtown Phoenix in early March. The two are the children of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Dushane Manuel and Natasha Martinez (Navajo). Martinez, who is no stranger to the art scene, stumbled upon […]
First responders of the Salt River Fire Department were on an emergency call on the afternoon of Friday, April 8, when they were hit by a semi-truck on State Route 87 (Beeline Highway) and Center Street. Firefighter/EMT Brendan Bessee was killed when his ambulance collided with the truck, and Firefighter/Paramedic Tyler Packer was seriously injured. […]
Indigenous chef Pyet DeSpain (Prairie Band of Potawatomi/Mexican) recently made her mark on the culinary world by winning Fox’s latest cooking show competition, “Next Level Chef.” In the show, 15 contestants from around the country went all in with their cooking skills on three levels of kitchens, each level with its own degree of difficulty, […]
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members Kevin Dalton, Veronica Ramirez and Ashley Fritz have opened a Scottsdale location for their business, Good Life Nutrition. Good Life Nutrition offers a number of healthy and nutritious Herbalife drinks including teas, coffee, shakes and energy drinks. The new storefront is located in Scottsdale on Miller and McDowell roads […]
On March 11, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opened up a new location at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Talking Stick Entertainment District. Dallas, Texas–based Dickey’s specializes in traditional slow-smoked Texas barbecue items such as spare ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket. The new Dickey’s franchise location is owned and operated by Troy J. Little (Diné), […]
While in Los Angeles for a photo shoot on March 5, some members of the Phoenix-based dance troupe Indigenous Enterprise had their powwow regalia (outfits) stolen from their vehicle. The regalia included beadwork, feathers, bustles, aprons, moccasins, head roaches and arm bustles, all of which hold significant cultural meaning to each member. Performer and designer […]
To help increase awareness and prevent child abuse, the Family Advocacy Center (FAC) and multiple Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community departments held a Circus Celebration Drive-Up event on Friday, April 1, to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month. “We are very excited about this event. We got circus performers and 12 booths that were decorated […]