O’odham Action News was once again recognized for its storytelling. News staff combined to win seven awards from the Indigenous Journalists Association. The awards were announced in early July and presented at IJA’s national conference, held this year in Portland, Oregon, in late July. Each year, IJA selects the best journalism...
3 Takeaways: The gentle murmur of conversations wafted within the walls of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Council Chambers on June 30. It was the return of the Summer Speaker Series, featuring a panel discussion regarding the Community’s recent repatriation efforts in Scotland. The series started last summer. Cultural Resources...
If you’ve been in or worked in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community long enough, you’ll recognize the work of graphic designer Gary Hill. You might not have seen his face, but you likely have an imprint of the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River and Talking Stick Entertainment...
Superstar student-athlete and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Naomi Anton played in the Na7ive Na7ions softball tournament in Prescott and was also selected to join their all-star team. In sports, all you need is one opportunity, especially for free agents looking to join a softball team. Student-athlete Naomi Anton...
3 Takeaways: The triple-digit scorching heat over Father’s Day weekend didn’t deter the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community baseball team AZ Sons from bringing home championship hardware in the second annual Na7ive Na7ions 16U baseball tournament. Celebrating their second year of the tournament, Na7ive Na7ions, which is run by former...
There was an air of excitement at the Talking Stick Resort Ballroom on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community as daylight faded on June 19. The buzz was all about the turnout of participants for the 34th Annual Jr. Miss Salt River pageant program and who would represent the Community...
Sonoran Desert plants and wildlife have seen a lot of change since 1776. Learn about the shifts in our natural environment that have helped shape Arizona as we look toward the next 250 years. A lot has changed here since the founding of the United States in 1776. People living...