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Summer Speaker Series Continues with Words from the Youth

Much like their elders before them, the youth of Salt River have a lot to say. Four young leaders had the opportunity to share their views and dreams for Salt River on July 28 as the Summer Speaker Series continued at the Council Chambers. The panelists for this session were...

A Journey Through the Middle School Maze

Transitioning from being the “top dog” in elementary to a brand new middle school environment can be tough.  To help ease this transition, Salt River School and Community Relations hosted Journey Through the Middle School Maze Youth Conference over the summer. The conference took place on July 22 at Scottsdale...

Elaina Osife Continues to Ascend

Elaina Osife recently traveled to Maricopa, Arizona, to participate in the Moonshot Pitch Competition, held on June 21 at Butterfield Elementary School. The competition was hosted by Moonshot Arizona, a  nonprofit dedicated to helping entrepreneurs in the Valley take their dreams to the next level. They host workshops, lab space for...

Archiving and digitizing the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community 

Learn the inner workings of how the SRPMIC is maintaining a digital and ongoing archive of four-plus decades worth of photos and articles for future generations to come. “Since 1982, the Community Relations Office has been documenting the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community,” began Janet Johnson. “We documented through photo...

Protecting Our Youth Against Drugs and Violence

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community held a special presentation on human trafficking and exploitation on July 17 that was open to members and employees at the Council Chambers. Lynnette Greybull, founder of the nonprofit organization NotOurNativeDaughters, shared the presentation. She dedicated her nonprofit to addressing the missing, murdered and exploited...

‘If it’s burning, it’s smoking’ at the Teen Tortilla Camp 

“If it’s burning, it’s smoking,” Debbie James reminded the workshop class. It was great advice as the Huhugam Ki: Museum kicked off their teen tortilla camp on July 14 for a week full of fun.  Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community youth ages 15 to 17 signed up to learn how...

Early Enrichment Graduates Celebrated at Ske:g Himdag Ki

Ten students graduate from the SRPMIC Early Enrichment Program  The next generation of stellar students has arrived.  On July 11, 10 tiny students enrolled in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Early Enrichment Program received their diplomas. They will embark on their scholastic journey with kindergarten now on the horizon. ...