Now that we’re in the summer monsoon season and experiencing record-breaking heat, it seems appropriate to have a quick review of how you can be prepared for these events. Although the power can go out at any time, in the monsoon season the probability of a power outage is greatly increased. This article serves as […]
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; […]
Established in 2010, the O’odham Veterans Celebration committee is dedicated to providing information and services to Native American veterans in Arizona. These efforts are important because they help not only veterans, but their families too. On Saturday, July 11, the O’odham Veterans Celebration held a Veterans Stand Down at the...
3 Takeaways: When was the last time you wrote a love letter to yourself? It might be time to try it out. On June 23, the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona hosted a webinar titled “Protecting Our Relatives: A Reflection of Ourselves.” Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Melchor Solis facilitated...
3 Takeaways: In the blink of an eye, the 2026 graduation season has officially come to an end in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. To help celebrate all the graduates from the Community, the SRPMIC held its Graduation Recognition Program on June 25 at the Talking Stick Resort Ballroom....
O’odham Action News was once again recognized for its storytelling. News staff combined to win seven awards from the Indigenous Journalists Association. The awards were announced in early July and presented at IJA’s national conference, held this year in Portland, Oregon, in late July. Each year, IJA selects the best journalism...
3 Takeaways: The gentle murmur of conversations wafted within the walls of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Council Chambers on June 30. It was the return of the Summer Speaker Series, featuring a panel discussion regarding the Community’s recent repatriation efforts in Scotland. The series started last summer. Cultural Resources...