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What Is the Coronavirus?

By Marissa JohnsonO’odham Action Newsmarissa.johnson2@srpmic-nsn.gov A new type of coronavirus that originated in China is spreading to other countries around the world. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, with the virus linked to a seafood and animal market.  The number of people affected changes daily; […]

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.  ...

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,...

The Echoes of Akimel Mural Festival Returns to the SRPMIC

The spray paint festival returned for its second consecutive year, with Community artists creating seven brand-new murals. 3 Takeaways: The hisses from countless spray paint cans were heard throughout the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community during the week of March 16.  It was the return of the Echoes of Akimel...

Dynamic Duo Dwayne Manuel and Bobby Dues Take on Heard Market

Booth D-17 was the place to be during the 68th annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in Phoenix on March 7 and 8. This is where the dynamic duo of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community artist and painter Dwayne Manuel and artist and comedian Bobby “Dues” Wilson set...

Salt River Elementary Student Ava Sixkiller Wins AZ529 Art Contest

Salt River Elementary School student Ava Sixkiller is the winner of the AZ529 Art Contest,Kindergarten division.  “I like to draw all the time,” said Sixkiller, who is always excited to get the opportunity to draw at school.  She will receive $529 toward her AZ529 Education Savings Plan, a college savings...

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