Salt River Community Gaming Enterprises hosted its annual team member recognition luncheon on Feb. 2 with carnival games, caricature drawings, prizes, delicious food and the top enterprise awards of the year. 3 Takeaways: As the saying goes, when you work hard, you must also play hard. Every year, leaders of...
The sound of sticks hitting the ground echoed throughout the Salt River Community Garden, a song was sung as women and girls took turns hitting sticks from the bottom with a rock into the circle formation they created, and behind that were spectators watching as they learned how the game...
Enrolled members of Arizona tribal nations can now add a Native American designation to their driver’s licenses, instruction permits and ID cards through the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division, effective Jan. 1. If applicants choose the designation, their identification will include the words “Native American” printed on the...
On Jan. 14, a sitting governor attended and spoke during the annual Inter Tribal Association of Arizona Tribal Leaders Breakfast, marking the first time an Arizona governor has done so. 3 Takeaways: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ track record as a champion of Indian Country continued as she was chosen as...
The annual employee recognition program celebrates the hard-working individuals who help make the Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community one of the premiere places to work in Arizona. 3 Takeaways: “What a glorious day we have,” began Community Manager Bryan Meyers of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Meyers served as...
3 Takeaways: Arizona’s 2026 legislative session kicked off on Jan. 12. Two days later, tribal leaders, supervisors and more traveled to the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix for the 31st annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day. Each year, this event provides an opportunity for tribal officials and state representatives to...
Lacrosse is a popular game played by many people across the globe. It originated from Native Americans and is referred to as the “Creator’s Game.” The Haudenosaunee Nationals organization continues to make noise on the world stage, in both men’s and women’s leagues, and lacrosse is enjoying increasing popularity in...