by AIGA | Nov 8, 2016 | Ak-Chin Indian Community, Arizona Economy, Cocopah Indian Tribe, Community, Culture and Arts, Education, Jobs
As Veterans Day fast approaches, many Americans take time to honor family and friends who have sacrificed so much to serve this country. In Tribal communities across the United States, veterans are honored for their bravery, their service, and for some, their...
by AIGA | Sep 23, 2016 | Ak-Chin Indian Community, Arizona Economy, Cocopah Indian Tribe, Community, Gila River Indian Community, Navajo Nation, Pascua Yaqui, San Carlos Apache, Tohono O'odham, White Mountain Apache, Yavapai-Apache Nation
America became an economic superpower in the wake of World War II and the 1950s witnessed a time of unprecedented growth and prosperity. Unfortunately, that economic growth was not felt everywhere in the country, as many Tribal communities were left out and/or...
by AIGA | Aug 24, 2016 | Ak-Chin Indian Community, Arizona Economy, Cocopah Indian Tribe, Community, Gila River Indian Community, Jobs, Navajo Nation, Pascua Yaqui, Salt River Pima, San Carlos Apache, Tohono O'odham, White Mountain Apache, Yavapai-Apache Nation
When you think of Tribal Gaming in Arizona, you probably think of large casinos, luxurious hotels, and exciting venues for concerts and events. However, what you may not know is how beneficial Tribal Gaming can be for those Tribes that do not own casinos. Many...
by AIGA | Jun 4, 2015 | Ak-Chin Indian Community, Arizona Economy, Culture and Arts, Gila River Indian Community, Giving Back, Salt River Pima
Desert Sky Pavilion opened its gates in November 1990 with Billy Joel as its inaugural concert. It quickly became a premier concert venue in the Phoenix Metro area because of its unique, open-air setting and its 20,000-person capacity, which is greater than any other...
by AIGA | Apr 3, 2015 | Ak-Chin Indian Community, Community, Environment
Harrah’s Ak-Chin will be looking decidedly green in April. It won’t be just Earth Day. April is Earth Month as the casino ignites its yearly effort to “go green.” For all of April, the building will be illuminated with green lighting. In fact, the casino got started a...
by AIGA | May 15, 2013 | Ak-Chin Indian Community, Grants
Alongside city leaders and school board members, the Ak-Chin Tribal Council leaders took the stage at Maricopa’s City Council Meeting May 10 to announce a donation of $10 million from the Ak-Chin Indian Community to the city. The Maricopa Unified School District...
