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; […]
3 Takeaways: Indigenous youth will undoubtedly be the ones who will help lead us into the future. United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) held its Earth Ambassador Western Regional Gathering Nov. 14-16 at the Great Wolf Lodge in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Western Regional Earth Ambassadors Jizelle Juan...
Ringlero was selected to provide insight at a lecture titled ‘America at 250: Indigenous Voices,’ hosted at Phoenix’s Heard Museum on Nov. 12 in collaboration with Arizona State University and PBS. 3 Takeaways: America is celebrating its 250th birthday next year. Are you ready? A new 12-hour documentary film by...
3 Takeaways: Salt River Schools (SRS) and Special Olympics Arizona partnered on Nov. 7 at the Accelerated Learning Academy soccer fields to provide about 60 Salt River Elementary School special education student-athletes a field day filled with athletic and skill-building activities they would not soon forget. The kids participated in...
In today’s fast-paced digital world where everything seems to be geared toward online streaming, whether it’s music, movies or live-broadcasting gatherings, the ability to stay connected with each other remains a focal point for many. On Oct. 16, the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) hosted the Regional Fiber Connect conference at...
3 Takeaways: Every year, it is important to celebrate and thank those brave individuals who have served their country. On Friday, Nov. 7, a few days before the Veterans Day holiday, in the Two Waters Courtyard, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community held a Veterans Day celebration to honor Community...
Editor’s note: This article contains content that involves suicide and domestic violence. 3 Takeaways: As the sun set on the evening of Oct. 14, a group of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members and employees lined up behind the offices of Health and Human Services’ Prevention & Intervention Services with...