Domestic violence is a term that describes a special type of abuse. Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior that harms a person’s family or partner both physically and emotionally. According to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Domestic Violence Education & Support Group brochure: “Generally, domestic violence is a pattern of controlling behaviors, including […]
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; […]
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community continues to lead the way when it comes to honoring the first responder lives lost during the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001. 3 Takeaways: It was another record-setting year for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s annual 9/11 Stair Climb at Salt River Fields...
If you talk to enough Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members of a certain age about “the Healthy Chair,” they will know exactly what you are referring to. You are bound to evoke a reaction similar to “I remember that chair!” You could be learning about the chair for the...
On a warm August morning, as the soft glow of daylight gently reached for the horizon, staff members from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Environmental Protection and Natural Resources division laced up their boots and packed their water, GPS, binoculars and clipboards as they set off for the first...
Learn more about the Woodenhead Collective’s upcoming horror festival, The Day the Rez Stood Still: The Fourth Kind, happening in September at the Salt River Community Building. 3 Takeaways: They’re back! Raeann Brown, Seneca Silverhorn, Dominic Martinez, Dwayne Manuel and Dushane Manuel, known throughout the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community...