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Chef Pyet DeSpain Hosts Cooking Demonstration at Casino Arizona

3 Takeaways: Though she serves on a different kind of plate, chef Pyet DeSpain truly is in a league of her own.  On March 25, DeSpain hosted a cooking demonstration inside the Showroom at Casino Arizona for special guests that included Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members and elders and...

Hot Times at the Sixth Annual Tortilla Festival

The sixth annual Tortilla Festival, Cemait/Modiily 2026, began on March 21 with an early-morning torch run that started at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Repository and ended at the Huhugam Ki: Museum grounds. Salt River Fire Department runners finished their trek by lighting a fire under the komal/madiily cooking...

Salt River Foster Care Program Seeks Native Mentors

The Salt River Foster Care Program is looking for Native mentors to support the Community’s youth involved in the foster care system as part of the new Our Relatives Mentorship Program. Social Services Manager (Licensing) Norma Hernandez said mentored youth in foster care are less likely to engage in risky...

OAN Podcast Episode 57 – Monte Yazzie

In this episode, Chris Picciuolo sits down with Public Health Services Injury Prevention Coordinator, Monte Yazzie. Injury Prevention was recognized for 2024 Indian Health Service Directors Award. The two discuss and take a deep dive into the work and dedication that has made Injury and Prevention what it is today.  ...

Triple-Digit Temperatures Arrive Early in the Valley of the Sun

With Arizona experiencing its first 100-degree day on March 19, learn how to avoid heat-related illness. 3 Takeaways: Whether we’re ready for it or not, the hot Arizona weather has made its way here, setting the stage early for another nine months or so of triple-digit daytime temperatures.  Though some...

Mul-Chu-Tha Fair and Rodeo Features Many from the SRPMIC

After last year’s celebration was cancelled due to safety precautions, this year’s Mul-Chu-Tha Fair and Rodeo took place in Sacaton over the March 13 weekend and featured singers, dancers, rodeo ropers and more from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. 3 Takeaways: To the delight of many, the Mul-Chu-Tha Fair...

Annual Horse Camp Educates Community Youth About Identity, Unity and More

Nearly 40 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community children participated in the annual horse camp this year, which began on Friday, March 13.  The three-day event teaches horsemanship fundamentals while also providing youth ample time with adults and seniors who help them continue to learn their O’odham and Piipaash traditions.  Families,...

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