The nonprofit investigative journalism outlet ProPublica recently released The Repatriation Project, a series dedicated to keeping track of the delayed return of Native American remains from America’s institutions back to tribal nations. According to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), repatriation means the return of possession or control of Native American cultural […]
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community elders were treated to a surprise when four players from the Colorado Rockies stopped by to greet them during the monthly senior breakfast at the Lehi Community Building on February 28. “Thank you for having us out here today,” said Jim Kellogg, vice president of community and retail operations for […]
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community youth came out to take part in a Nike N7 football clinic on February 10. The clinic took place at the Salt River High School track and field and drew groups of youth from other tribal communities as well, including Ak-Chin, the Gila River Indian Community and urban centers. The […]
With Super Bowl LVII taking place in metro Phoenix on February 12, many football-related events also were held here. A special luncheon to recognize diversity in the sport of football was held on February 9 at the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Phoenix. The Fritz Pollard Alliance presented the 18th annual Johnnie L. Cochran Salute to […]
Nike wrapped up its N7 Sports Experience camps at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community on February 18 with a baseball and softball clinic for youth from the SRPMIC, the Gila River Indian Community and the Ak-Chin Indian Community. The clinics offered a chance for youth aged 7 to 17, of all genders and abilities, […]
From February 23 to 26, the organization United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) held its 2023 Midyear Conference in Tempe, and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Young River People’s Council (YRPC) representatives attended to learn leadership skills and become advocates for their community. UNITY’s mission is to foster the spiritual, mental, physical and social development […]
This school year, the Salt River Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) has held monthly Burritos for Dad events in partnership with the Salt River Life Enhancement and Resource Network (LEARN) Fatherhood Program. The events are open to any male caregiver in a child’s life—dads, grandfathers, uncles, adult older brothers and more. Participants gather around a […]