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Jonathon Curry Helps Facilitate Saguaro Harvesting Series

“I’m glad everybody is here,” began Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Jonathon Curry. “It’s always been my goal to do community organizing and build community. I think we can get a lot done with that mindset of working together, sharing openly.”  On June 10, a few days before O’odham...

Arizona Diamondbacks Inter-Tribal Tournament Showcases SRPMIC Talent

The best and brightest baseball and softball athletes from Indian Country made their way to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community for a multi-day intertribal tournament organized by the Arizona Diamondbacks the week of June 2.  Known as the only Native American baseball tournament sponsored by a Major League Baseball...

Day School Construction Milestone Met With Topping Out Ceremony

The Cultural Resources Department (CRD) and Dallas Construction, a business owned by Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member David Dallas, celebrated a construction milestone with a “topping out” ceremony on June 9 at the former Day School site now known as the Kavaḍ/Kushov Cultural Center. Kavaḍ (O’odham) and Kushov (Piipaash)...

Native American Boarding Schools Healing Coalition to Continue Despite Cuts

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...

Jizelle Juan Named a UNITY Earth Ambassador

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...

Air Quality Program Updates Community on EPA Grant Implementation 

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...

Teens Have a Blast with Summer Activities at Ske:g Himdag Ki:

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...

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