Lewis's remarks from National Water Summit, Phoenix is largest U.S. city to establish Indigenous Peoples' Day, Proclamationhonors the late Gila Crossing teacher Sharon Shelde, GRIC to construct 4,000-square-foot gas station by next spring, HHC: Saying what's yours is mine in Akimel O'otham, Huhugam Heritage Center hosts festive opening night for ATALM Conference, NCAI Cultural Night held at Rawhide Western Town, NCAI makes a statement against Native American sports mascots, Former Gila River General Counsel honored at NCAI Gala, GRIC youth competes in Miss Indian Arizona in Chandler, GRIC was well represented at Native American Connections parade, Gov. Gila River Police responded to the area around 2 a.m. Thursday and heard gunshots from the parking structure. Stephen Roe Lewis on the sentencing of a former Blackwater Community School teacher, The Gila River Indian Community mourns the loss of former U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, Haskell Osife-Antone Post 51, the Womens Auxiliary Unit 51 and District 1 hosts Veterans Day celebration, Community members offer input in Governors Sustainable Housing Plan, George'sChingon Kitchen coming to Vee Quiva, Heard Museum recognizes veterans and families at sunset tribute, Gila River Indian Community members see traditional house designs come to life, Tribal experts meet at Construction in Indian Country Conference, Urban Giff honored, ASU hosts Doing Research in Indigenous Communities Conference, Pony Express Ride promotes Gilbert Days Rodeo in Sacaton, Employees with 20-plus years recognized at Years of Service Awards, ASUs AISSS hosts lecture on preserving cultural traditions, Parade, activities and entertainment make up 153rd Annual Mustering In Day, 7th Annual Community Wellness Night held in District 4, Grandparents visit school for National Grandparents Day, Human Resources gives updates at management meeting, Gila River Hotels & Casinos announce partnership with ASU, Space Camp students present at Community Council, A Family Perspective- The man who made us proud Darn right he is a Wildcat, Community Working to Prevent Suicides: September is Suicide Prevention Month, GRPD officer teaches important lessons in childrens books, Youth wins big at the White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo, GRIC Emergency Manager named Emergency Manager of the Year, Rep. OHalleran visits Redtail Hawk and Gila Crossing Community School, Department of Environmental Quality fuels crews restoring forests in Colorado, GRPD spends day with Akimel Oodham Pee-Posh Youth Council, Culture and language teachers support each other in education and learning, GRIC leadership visits RegionalFire & Rescue, Six youth represent Hashan-Kehk at the National UNITY Conference in San Diego, Youth baseball takes center stage at NARD and inter-tribal tourney, May 1 winners begin their terms on council, Family of the late Mathew B. Juan attends 100 year celebration, GRIC Environmental Health Program Reminds of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, DEQ clears debri s and thick brush on Rose street to increase safety, DEQ sets up booth at the Governance Center to present air quality data, Cultural Resource Management Program takes home award in archaeology, Gov. The top local source for news and information, Details. (Florence, Ariz.) 1942-1940s, Maricopa: Ak-Chin O'odham Runner. 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Lewis speaks at historic graduation for Coolidge High School, Gila River Police Department K9s train for service, Ootham New Year Celebration scheduled for June 17-18 in Sacaton, Gila Crossing Community promotes eighth grade class of 2017, Sacaton Middle School promotes 47 students on to high school, Donna Apodaca is Governors Employee of the Month for April, Agreement prevents further gaming expansion in Metro Phoenix, Sacaton Middle School teacher receives special recognition, Phoenix Zoo continues conservation with shared gaming revenue, Council of Elders hosts Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members, Students recognized at 2017 Chief Azul Scholar & Citizenship Award Banquet, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers take public comment at Loop 202 hearing, Westend baby bald eagle hatches; eaglet outfitted with GPS transmitter, Haskell Osife-Antone Post 51 hosts luncheon in Marine's honor, Gila River PoliceDepartment Incident Logs, Off reservation boarding schools taking applications for 2017-2018 school year, Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital's main entrance and north parking under construction, Senators Push Back on Executive Order to Review National Monuments, Sacaton Elementary students have a "veggie venture" at Central Arizona College, Sexual Assault Awareness event proclaims "All Life is Sacred", Young Leaders Annual Meeting group tours Gila River Sand & Gravel plant, Community argues before Arizona Supreme Court in ICWA case, GRIC announces water conservation partnership, Firefighters honored for twenty years of service, Sacaton Middle School hosts first Robotics competition, GRIC dancer gains more experience in ballet productions, Federal court tosses class action lawsuit against ICWA, Elders enjoy a day of games and prizes at HHCs 3rd Annual Elders Appreciation Day, AAGA Something to be told: On Ootham Farming, Students get hands-on learning with the Gila River Close Up Program, Workshops focus on translating cancer info into the Ootham language, Debbie Yazza is Governors Employee of the Month for March, Blackwater Convenience Store Under Construction, HHC Hosts Chalk Art Event for First Friday, Sac City Throwdown Brings out Talented Youth, Chief Azul Scholar Awards Program and Citizenship Awards Deadline is March 31, Nozomi Park Kiosk Describes Life for Japanese Internees and Their Love of Baseball, Huge crowds attend the 72nd Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising Parade, Gila River Royalty says farewell to 2016-2017 term, Harlan Bohnee, farmer, community leader, passes away at 81, Gila Crossing Community School students hear presentation from Kaity's Way, GRIC will argue before AZ Supreme Court in ICWA case, Community Council election is May 2, candidates must declare by March 6, Gila River Police Department Inicdent Logs, AmeriCorps office opens at Hu Hu Kam Memorial, Ira H. HayesAmerican Legion Post 84 hosts banquet to honor Iwo Jima, Over 200 participate in Iwo Jima 8K & 2 Mile Walk, 120 Sacaton Middle School students graduate from G.R.E.A.T. In 1970 Rod was appointed as a founding member of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Fund along with noted civil rights icon John R. Lewis. The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) traces its roots to the Hohokam, prehistoric Indians who lived and farmed along the Gila River Basin centuries ago. 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Lewis receives NAFOA Lifetime Achievement Award, Former Miss Gila River runs for Miss Indian Arizona, Behavioral Health Services organizes family activity with horses, Desert Vista runner sets new 5K school record in Casa Grande, Mul-Chu-Tha theme contest closes October 15, Gila River police officer retires after 20 years in the Community, Blackwater Community School receives federal funding for replacement school, Grandparents and elders visit Casa Blanca Community School, Gila River Indian Community remembers Sen. John McCain, Community members attend FY19 Budget meetings, Acting IHS director visits GRIC and tours Hau'pal Health Center, Youth competes in soap box derby championship, Vets gather at the Veteran & Family Services Conference, Over 250 participate in the Elder Summer Bash in Sacaton, GRIC educators gather for reservation-wide teacher in-service, WIOA 2018 summer cadets introduced at Community Council meeting, Gila River Indian Community applauds Feder Appeals Court dismissal of Goldwater Institute lawsuit attacking the Indian Child Welfare Act, TSS and DEQ employees win Governor's Employee of the Month award for April and May, Groundbreaking for the new GRICUA Sacaton 2 substation, Arizona Coyotes bring hockey to Boys and Girls Club in Sacaton, Federal Court victory for Community defense of its rights to Gila River, Local skate company produces first custom skate deck design, A'AGA something to be talked about or told, GRIC teams and athletes compete in the 16th Annual NABI tournament, Groundbreaking ceremony held for Gila Crossing, GRIC applauds House passage of Homelands Legislation, H.R. | Partners gricnews.org is the Gila River Indian Community's news site. View Obituary / Sign Guestbook, Kermit Ray GarrettDecember 10, 1943 - February 27, 2023Kermit Ray Garrett, 79, of Danville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 27, 202 He returned to his home on the Gila River Indian Reservation to raise his family and practice law. Your trusted source for news of the Gila Valley and more. He was the first Native American ever appointed to sit on this prestigious Board. AUO is an enthusiastic, technology-driven company, delivering products and solution services that advance the frontier of innovation for display, system solutions, industrial intelligence, healthcare and energy. Thelma "Tammy" Sixkiller - Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation | Mesa AZ She had been ill for several months but her passing was unexpected. Lewis joins panel at Dream Big Arizona event at Phoenix Art Museum, Gila River Indian Community celebrates 74th Anniversary of Iwo Jima flag raising, Skyline Boys win the CAA Division I title in Phoenix, GRIC member and 2018 MacArthur Fellow gives poetry reading at ASU, Beware of deadly rabies disease in the Gila River Indian Community, Post 84 hosts annual banquet ahead of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising Parade, Banner Health presents plaque of appreciation to the Gila River Indian Community, Keeping Teachers Teaching invites schools to bowl, Gila River Indian Community moves forwardwith Arizona DCP with assurances that HB2476 will not be reintroduced, Tribes discuss E-commerce opportunities at annual conference at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Michelle Obama makes surprise visit to GRIC, Governors EducationSummit brings together students, families and educators, Gila River Indian Community participates in Tohono Oodham Nation parade, Coyotes Foundation donates to Sacaton Elementary STEM, HHC represents Akimel Ootham and Pee Posh for Michelle Obama visit, Drought Contingency Plan moves forward with GRIC interests covered, LA theater company holding auditions for Native Nation, Local non-profit organization works with GRIC members on their goals, GRFD seeking recruits with new SAFER grant, Nike N7 Jr. The Gila River Indian Community innovates for a drought-ridden future In 1970 Rod was appointed as a founding member of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Fund along with noted civil rights icon John R. Lewis. 0. There are no services at this time. Subscribe To Obituaries. Her , TweetPinShareEvans Rope Sr., of Bylas, Arizona passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at the age of 86. Gila River Indian Community - Facebook More than 850 Families Get Special Deliveries for . (Arizona City, Ariz.) 1989-1991, Arizona City: Arizona City Independent. He was a true Warrior who fought tirelessly for the rights of his own people, as well as for Native Americans throughout the Country. Only three years after being appointed as General Counsel to his Tribe, Rod successfully argued the case of Central Machinery vs. Arizona Tax Commission before the United States Supreme Court, which challenged the State’s taxation of tribal business transactions on the reservation. View Obituary / Sign Guestbook, Julian "Pete" OsborneJuly 24, 1933 - February 28, 2023Julian "Pete" Osborne, 89, went to be with our heavenly father on February 28, 2023, after a le Frances was the first of , TweetPinShareOur beloved, Eddie Joe Saiz, of Pima, Arizona, died Jan. 25, 2023, at the age of 58 in Phoenix, Arizona.He was born on June 26, 1964, to Clara Peru Saiz , TweetPinShareAnna Bailon Saucedo was born in Tyrone, New Mexico on March 25, 1928, to Jose G. Bailon and Josefa Cabrera. (Arizona's Family) By Dani Birzer. Governor Antones MLK Day Message Finds Common Themes, Newly Rebranded Gila River Resorts & Casinos Celebrates Completion of Wild Horse Pass $180 Million Expansion Jan. 21-22, Stanton, Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Native American Health Outcomes, GRIC Member Gary T. 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Memorials Gila River Indian Community By Paul Maryniak, AFN Executive Editor. | Privacy Gila River | river, United States | Britannica He started school at Sacaton Public School, on the Gila River Indian Reservation, and later graduated from North Phoenix High School, where he was an outstanding basketball player known as "Hot Rod." 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