In March, President Donald Trump announced several budget cuts via executive orders that targeted funding for programs incorrectly labeled as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Stating these changes are “objective facts” that casts the United States “in a negative light,” Trump slashed at least $1.6 million dollars in federal funds...
Young River Peoples Council President and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Jizelle Juan was selected by UNITY, Inc. to be one of 10 2025-2026 Earth Ambassadors. The announcement was made on Earth Day. “I was honored to be selected,” said Juan, who will be representing the Western Region of...
In October of last year, O’odham Action News reported on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Air Quality Program receiving a $9 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for pollution reduction measures to be implemented in the Community. The 5-year grant will help with planning and implementation measures for improving the air...
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...