Miss Salt River 2021-2022 Sistine Lewis hosted an event on May 21 to bring Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members together for a cultural gathering. Community members and their relatives from neighboring O’odham tribes gathered for a cu:dk (dance) at the SRPMIC river campground. At the camp, situated at the base of Red Mountain (Svegi […]
By Chris Picciuolo O’odham Action News chris.picciuolo@srpmic-nsn.gov On May 11, the Department of the Interior (DOI) released Volume 1 of the comprehensive report and investigation into the Federal Indian boarding school (FIBS) system called the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative. The report is a result of the June 22, 2021, memorandum by Interior Secretary Deb […]
On Thursday, July 7, a new art exhibit will be opening at the Pueblo Grande Museum in Phoenix called When Rez Dogs Howl, featuring artwork by O’odham artist Thomas “Breeze” Marcus. The exhibit is a body of work exploring the duality of the past teachings of O’odham. It also gives a contemporary perspective on what […]
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community held the “Not One More” Symposium on June 2, 3 and 4 at the Talking Stick Resort to take a stand against drug use in the Community. The symposium featured experts and guest speakers who focused on three steps to process combating addiction: identifying the problem, programs and services […]
On June 3, the Adaptive Programs section of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Recreational Services (CRS) kicked off the summer with a Passport to Paradise event. Youth from the Super Kids Club and Teen Squad enjoyed an evening of activities, entertainment, food and more at the Social Suite Courtyard. The event also was held […]
After a successful soft opening earlier this year, the River People Health Center held its official grand opening on May 14. “Today, our dream becomes a reality,” said Health and Human Services Director Joseph Remitera. “This a dream that has been over 30 years in the making.” Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members, patients, HHS […]
On May 17, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community held the fourth new housing groundbreaking in recent weeks with the unveiling of plans for the Traditional & Temporary Housing units, which will be located at the northeast corner of the Two Waters north parking lot. In total, there will be 31 single and double tiny […]