On June 4, the Community Recreational Services Tribal Library hosted a teen activity for kids ages 12-17 at the Ske:g Himdag Ki: (formerly Way of Life Facility or WOLF). The activity was led by Library Assistant Josefina Vasquez, who helped participants and provided supplies. Participants had the opportunity to build...
The hardworking sound of Singer sewing machines filled the room on this late April evening as the setting sun sprayed its light through the windows of a classroom at the Way of Life Facility. To bring awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Day, the Salt River Tribal Library...
The Salt River Early Childhood Education Center’s (ECEC) long-awaited expansion project, which took over two years to plan and build, was unveiled on May 1 for a grand opening “blooming” ribbon cutting ceremony. Originally built in 1998, the facility was about 53,000 square feet. It was a single level building...
What is your name? Nyese J.Jones Where did you attend school? Scottsdale Community college What degree/certificate did you achieve? Associates degree Can you summarize your educational background? I attended South mouth community college for a few semesters and it didn’t feel like home. On the other hand, I ended up...
What is your name? Jamie James Where did you attend school? Northern Arizona University What degree/certificate did you achieve? Bachelor of Science – Interior Design Can you summarize your educational background? I earned my associate’s degree in Interior Design in spring 2023 before transferring to Northern Arizona University, where I...
What is your name? Braeden Jones Where did you attend school? University of California – Berkeley What degree/certificate did you achieve? Bachelor’s of Arts (BA)- Integrative Biology Can you summarize your educational background? I attended Geronimo Public Schools from Pre-K through 12th grade in Geronimo, Oklahoma, and graduated from Geronimo...
Editor’s Note: This story contains sensitive subject matter that readers may find upsetting. During the month of April, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community hosted several events to help continue to raise awareness and showcase support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Here, in the Community, the Health and Human Services...