On August 11, families converged on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Way of Life Facility (WOLF) for an evening of fun-filled activities and entertainment. The WOLF Expo, which brought out 295 Community members, showcased the many programs offered at the sprawling recreational facility. The Expo featured informational booths for 12 SRPMIC programs, interactive activities […]
The Democratic nominee in Arizona’s 2022 gubernatorial race recently visited the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the River People Health Center. Katie Hobbs, currently Arizona’s secretary of state, kicked off her tour of Arizona communities right here on August 5. Hobbs is touring Arizona’s communities as she bids for the state’s top position. She […]
After Mother Nature has left a path of destruction, the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) is there to assist in the recovery efforts. FEMA representatives visited the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community August 1-3 to aid in assessing the damage caused by the severe monsoon storm on July 17. The Community and FEMA are working […]
A Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member recently had the opportunity to stream with one of the gaming industry’s leading brands. Marissa Johnson was given the chance to stream on the popular social gaming platform Twitch on August 12. “I was ecstatic, I was super excited and happy with a whole wave of positive emotions, […]
As students in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community return to school, they will have one less thing to worry about, as the Salt River Schools (SRS) School & Community Relations (SCR) Department is providing them with the resources they need to start on a good note. “Due to federal funding, we were able to […]
A novel way to get Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members into the information technology field is starting a seven-month-long course this August. Called the SRPMIC Apprenticeship Training Program, the initiative aims to train individuals to become IT professionals. The goal is to create opportunities for Community members to enter the IT field, while providing […]
An educator with multiple years of service is now the acting superintendent/director of education for Salt River Schools. Dr. Melody Herne was named to the position on August 3 and will serve until it is filled by a permanent staff member. Dr. Herne shared some information about her background and how she got started in […]