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 | Nov 9, 2015 | Community, Culture and Arts, Giving Back, Native American Veterans, San Carlos Apache
The name, “Piestewa,” is well known in the State of Arizona. Piestewa Peak towers over the Valley of the Sun, Piestewa Freeway makes it quick to get from Downtown to North Phoenix, and thousands participate annually in the Piestewa National Native American Games. All...
by AIGA | Jul 2, 2015 | Culture and Arts, Native American Veterans, Navajo Code Talker
As we celebrate our nation’s declaration of independence from Great Britain 239 years ago, it is a good time to take a moment and reflect on the nature and virtue of patriotism, past and present, and the meaning of America’s July 4th holiday. Since that inspired day...
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 | Mar 14, 2012 | Culture and Arts, White Mountain Apache
White Mountain Apache Tribal Community’s Incredible Crown Dancers Feb 18. 2012: All of Arizona’s Native American tribes are playing an important part in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of statehood with Apaches in the lead spotlight via the Beyond Geronimo:...
by AIGA | Mar 14, 2012 | Culture and Arts, Yavapai-Apache Nation
Verde Confluence Digital Storytelling Project Is Cross-Generational and Cross-Cultural The rich history of what was once known as lower Verde, which now encompasses the communities of McGuireville, Rimrock, Lake Montezuma, Camp Verde, and Yavapai-Apache Nation, with...