U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials and advisors met with Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community President Martin Harvier, SRPMIC Emergency Management leaders and Salt River Fire Department leaders on Sept. 16 to discuss a variety of topics related to the security of the SRPMIC. Rodney Lockett, DHS senior director...
More than 2,000 people attended this year’s free Spooktacular event held at the Salt River Schools Accelerated Learning Academy football field on Oct. 28. This year’s event theme was “Haunted Carnival.” After 15 years of Spooktacular, the Safe Schools & Security team has tried to build on each year’s success,...
On Oct. 8, the Fiesta Sports Foundation held a football clinic for youth ages 6-17 at the Scottsdale Community College football field. Kids had the opportunity to participate in drill stations that were designed to enhance skills. Stations were managed by the San Carlos High School football team and Sammy...
3 Takeaways “Construction in Indian Country” is a program curriculum within the Del E. Webb School of Construction (DEWSC) at Arizona State University. For 22 years, the program has held an annual conference to further enhance tribal partnerships between communities, leaders and businesses. This year’s CIIC conference was held at...
3 Takeaways The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is looking for Community-member feedback on its formal name. “This effort came out of the SRPMIC Strategy P team, which Council put together from different strategic teams to address priorities in the Community,” said Kelly Washington, SRPMIC Cultural Resources director and team...
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community celebrated Piipaash culture during this year’s fall social celebration, known by the people as Piipaash Matasheevm. It was time to celebrate the people. This year’s fall community social, known as Piipaash Matasheevm (the people gathering), brought together hoop dancers, gourd singers, basket dancers, other...
3 Takeaways: It was that time again for Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community families and guardians to ensure their students succeed while they attend Salt River Elementary School. On Sept. 30, Salt River Schools and the Community Relations staff of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community collaborated with the Salt...