While the Heard Museum was gearing up for the 67th Annual Indian Fair & Market on traditional O’odham land in Phoenix, a strong O’odham presence was felt just a few blocks away at the opening reception for the new gallery called Vah’ki, on February 27. Vah’ki (ancient house or...
After 24 years of dedication to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Doris “Ms. Doris” Morado, has retired. For years, Morado worked with Community youth, first at the Early Childhood Education Center in 1999, then at Youth Services. Though she will no longer be seen with a line of Community...
Native American activist and member of the American Indian Movement (AIM) Leonard Peltier is finally home, after two consecutive terms of life imprisonment commuted to indefinite house arrest by President Joe Biden on January 20, in one of Biden’s last acts of his presidency. AIM is a grassroots movement founded...
Glen Law’s legacy in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community extends far beyond his office on the third floor of Two Waters Building A. He began working as the budget officer for SRPMIC in 2007 and would later receive director of Administration responsibilities. It was a role that resulted in...
During the brand-new playground ribbon cutting ceremony in February, Salt River Elementary School Acting Principal Bryan “Coach” McCleney spoke from the heart about how important it is for all children to feel valued and welcomed. “About three years ago we started this project. It included staff, a lot of students,...
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community continues to be at the forefront of ensuring that its members have access to affordable housing. On February 7, the SRPMIC officially opened its new neighborhood of transitional homes on the northeast corner of Alma School and Osborn Road. Council, 2024-2025 SRPMIC royalty, directors,...
The Talking Stick Resort Salt River Grand Ballroom was transformed into an old Western saloon from the cowboy days as Casino Arizona hosted its annual team appreciation awards ceremony on February 3. Each year, executive staff, management and directors recognize casino staff for their hard work all year with the...