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; […]
Fall Piipaash Matasheevm Community Social 3 Takeaways: “It’s a real privilege to be here on this beautiful day,” began Deanna Scabby, a member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Council. It was time for the annual Piipaash Matasheevm Community Social, which was held on Saturday, Oct. 5 in Lehi,...
T-wem’ o ba’ic e s-ge:wpk. (“Together we are stronger” in O’odham.) Four sibling tribes bonded by kinship and reverence for their land since time immemorial stood as one at the southern Tohono O’odham Nation border on Sept. 25 to answer the call for unity at a critical time as the...
3 Takeaways: Every meal tells a story. For chef Shannon Reina, a favorite memory is being at her grandparents’ house as a kid, smelling the beans cooking and watching her grandmother at the table, chopping something. “Food has always had a special place in my heart, because that’s what ties...
Parents and guardians of students attending Salt River Schools showed up to the Early Childhood Education Center Gathering Place on Sept. 15 for the Superintendent Stakeholder Committee meeting to lend their voices and hear about what’s new this school year. Key topics on the agenda included the new truancy ordinance,...