Since December 2022, there have been multiple sightings of a peculiar, tiny burrowing owl near a drainage pipe at a construction site within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Burrowing owls nest in the ground instead of in trees. These owls, their young, their nests and eggs are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. […]
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Young River People’s Council (YRPC) ushered in 13 new members on January 14 at the Way of Life Facility (WOLF). The YRPC was joined by tribal leadership and Salt River royalty, who offered their support of the aspiring youth. “We had all of our Executive Council sworn in first, […]
On Friday, January 20, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s year-long “Road to Healing Tour” made a stop at the Gila River Indian Community’s Gila Crossing Community School outside Laveen to hear stories from survivors, families and descendants of the federal Indian boarding school system. The event was a listening tour so government representatives could […]
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, F.A.C.E Parent Educator Jessica Ruiz taught the traditional O’odham game called toka to Salt River Elementary School students in 2017, 2018 and 2019. This school year, she is resuming Eagles Club toka for fifth- and sixth-grade girls. Ruiz was a member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s toka team […]
Live Nation has announced that the 20,000-seat outdoor concert venue in west Phoenix formerly known as the Ak-Chin Pavilion has a new name-in-title sponsor, Talking Stick Resort, and is now called Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre. Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona are enterprises of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. “Talking Stick Resort prides itself […]
Employees of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community were acknowledged for their service to the Community at the annual awards luncheon held at Talking Stick Resort and Casino on January 19. This year, 329 employees were recognized for reaching milestones of continuous employment with the Community, ranging from five years to 40 years. The longest-serving […]
Tribal leaders gathered at an annual event to celebrate the history of Indigenous peoples in Arizona. The Indian Nations & Tribes Legislative Day was held at the Arizona Senate building on January 11. The day consists of a joint-protocol session hosted by the Arizona Senate, an information fair on the Senate lawn, and presentations in […]