Announcements
Date Range: March 10, 2026 to April 4, 2026
Contact Name: Gregg Bacome
Contact Email: Gregg.Bacome@SRPMIC-nsn.gov
Contact Phone: 480-362-5608 or 480-577-5809
Details:
🚧 STREET MAINTENANCE 🚧
🛣️ Phase 2 – Chip Seal
📅 Monday, March 23 to Friday, April 3, 2026
A chip sealing project is scheduled to being on Monday, March 23, 2025, throughout the Community.
A chip seal is a cost‑effective treatment where liquid asphalt is topped with compacted rock chips to extend pavement life by 5–7 years and improve the driving surface.
The project will cover roughly 16 miles of roadway. Access will be maintained with minor restrictions.
Thank you for your cooperation during this important maintenance effort!
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View AnnouncementDate Range: March 10, 2026 to March 20, 2026
Contact Name: Victoria Smith
Contact Email: victoria.smith2@srpmic-nsn.gov
Contact Phone: 480-362-7754
Details:
Summer Youth Program job opportunity for high school students ages 16 and older to work as a Class Aide at the Early Childhood Center during June and July 2026.
Students who are interested must submit their name to Victoria Smith, WIOA Specialist, by March 20th at 480-362-7754.
All education employees are required to pass an extensive background check.
File: ECC-Class-Aide-Flyer
View AnnouncementDate Range: March 10, 2026 to March 25, 2026
Contact Name: Melissa Rave
Contact Email: TribalLibrary@SRPMIC-nsn.gov
Contact Phone: 4803626600
Details:
Come Meet Native Author, Chef, and TV Personality Pyet DeSpain!
Join Community Recreational Services Salt River Tribal Library for a special event in partnership with the StrongHeart Study!
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 starting at 5:30 PM
Meet Pyet DeSpain and celebrate Indigenous cuisine and culture. The first 75 attendees will receive a free copy of Rooted in Fire, available to SRPMIC members, employees, and Ske:g Himdag Ki: members. Guests will also enjoy light refreshments inspired by recipes from the book.
RSVP to secure your spot:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/2026visit
For questions or more information, please contact CRS Recreation Education Manager, Melissa Rave at (480) 362-6600
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View AnnouncementDate Range: March 9, 2026 to March 31, 2026
Contact Name: Jocelyn Kilen
Contact Email: jocelyn.kilen@srpmic-nsn.gov
Contact Phone: 480-362-3218
Details:
The SRPMIC Information Technology Department is offering a paid summer internship for college students interested in gaining real-world experience in IT.
Program Dates: May 4 – August 28, 2026
Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM (flexible to accommodate school schedules)
Pay: $19.23 per hour
Interns will have the opportunity to learn about many IT functions including:
• Applications
• Project Management Office
• Business Analyst & PeopleSoft
• Desktop Support
• Server Team
• Network Infrastructure
• Radio Team
• Cybersecurity
• Budgets & Accounting
Eligibility:
• Must be currently enrolled in college
• Preference for students studying IT, MIS/CIS, Engineering, Accounting, Business, or Finance
• SRPMIC Members Only
Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2026
Applicants must submit their class schedule with the application.
Send completed applications to jocelyn.kilen@srpmic-nsn.gov
Questions? Call 480-362-3218
File: SRPMIC Internship Program (Application)
View AnnouncementDate Range: March 6, 2026 to March 28, 2026
Contact Name: Labriola Center
Contact Email: labriola@asu.edu
Contact Phone: 480-580-6633
Details:
Register: 2026 ASU Prayer Run
Starting at sunrise on Saturday, March 28, 2026 the Labriola National American Indian Data Center, an Indigenous Library at Arizona State University, is leading a Prayer Run to bless the Labriola Center and Indigenous support spaces at ASU Tempe Campus.
The run is open to community members, and ASU Indigenous students, faculty, and staff. As an Indigenous led library, we believe running is medicine and intrinsically connected to many of our Indigenous cultures and traditions. The Prayer Run begins at Svegĭ Do’ag (Red Mountain), continues to “A” Mountain, and ends at Moahdak Do’ag (South Mountain). As a relay, participants will run a distance and a pace that is comfortable for themselves.
Tentative Agenda (times are approximations):
6:20 am (Sunrise) – Meet at Red Mountain at Sunrise Hill
7:00 am – Start run from Sunrise Hill
9:30 am – Meet up at Ske:g Himdag Ki:
Noon – Arrive at ASU Tempe – ASU Labriola Center
Noon – 2:00 pm – Lunch at ASU American Indian Student Support Services
2:00 pm – Continue run to South Mountain
5:00 pm – Conclude at South Mountain
How to support:
We are accepting donations for runners! Donations can be dropped off at the Labriola Center ASU Tempe Hayden Library, room 204.
For more information, contact us at:
labriola@asu.edu or 480-580-6633
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View AnnouncementDate Range: March 4, 2026 to May 1, 2026
Contact Name: CRS Athletics
Contact Email: saltriverrecreation-athletics@srpmic-nsn.gov
Contact Phone: 4803626365
Details:
Register: Senior Chair Volleyball Tournament
Seniors, get ready!
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Ske:g Himdag Senior Chair Volleyball Tournament is back! Join Community Recreational Services for two exciting days of chair volleyball featuring 32 teams competing for fun, teamwork, and friendly competition.
April 30 – May 1, 2026
Location: Salt River Community Building
Registration opens March 16, 2026, at 8:00 AM (Arizona Time).
Sign up: https://sugeni.us/eiut
Spots are limited, the first 32 teams to register will secure a place in the tournament.
Contact: CRS Athletics at (480) 362-6365.
We look forward to seeing our seniors on the court for an exciting tournament
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View AnnouncementDate Range: March 3, 2026 to March 25, 2026
Contact Name: Public Health
Contact Email: HHSPublicHealth@srpmic-nsn.gov
Contact Phone: 480-278-7129
Details:
Register: Traditional Food Experience: Food is Medicine National Nutrition Month
Traditional Food Experience: Food is Medicine: Online Via Zoom 🌽✨
Food is more than just fuel—it’s medicine, history, and connection. Join us for a special three-part online series, Traditional Food Experience: Food Is Medicine, featuring Indigenous Chef Andrea Stanley and SRPMIC Registered Dietitians.
From cooking along with Chef Andrea to learning how ancestral foods can prevent diabetes and strengthen our community, this is a journey you won’t want to miss.
• When: March 23–25, 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• Where: Online via Zoom (Comfort of your own kitchen!)
• Cost: FREE!
🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/oV2C8
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🗓️ The Experience Lineup
Mon, March 23 Indigenous Foodways Cook along with Chef Andrea Stanley as she explores pre-colonization diets.
Tue, March 24 Food Sovereignty Reclaim your health through the power of ancestral knowledge with Chef Andrea Stanley.
Wed, March 25 Indigenous Nutrition Modern wellness meets tradition with RDNs Kat Taylor & Derek Vidinha.
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💡 Why You Should Attend
“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art—and to eat traditionally is an act of reclamation.”
• Interactive Learning: Don’t just watch; grab your apron and cook along with a professional Indigenous chef on Monday!
• Community Wellness: Discover practical ways to use traditional foods for diabetes prevention and overall health.
• Ancestral Wisdom: Gain a deeper understanding of how the diets of the past can protect our future.
• Accessible to All: Since it’s on Zoom, you can join from anywhere.
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View AnnouncementDate Range: March 3, 2026 to March 27, 2026
Contact Name: SRCCF Board & Staff Support
Contact Email: SRCCF@SRPMIC-nsn.gov
Contact Phone: 480-362-7906
Details:
SRCCF April Contribution Requests Forms – DUE Friday March 27,2026
*** Note: March Applications closed on February 27th ***
The Salt River Community Children’s Foundation (SRCCF) is now accepting applications for their November Regular Meeting Agenda.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE: Friday, March 27, 2026 by 5:00 PM
(Any incomplete applications or applications received after the Due Date will roll over to the following SRCCF Monthly Agenda)
REQUIREMENTS:
MUST BE an Enrolled SRPMIC Community Children
MUST BE between the ages of Birth up to 17 years old
MUST BE submitted by a parent of legal guardian
For Organization(s), MUST benefit a majority of Enrolled SRPMIC Community Children
DOCUMENTS NEEDED:
- Detailed Invoice or Quote – Must submit an invoice or quote which accounts for all funds being requested. Must equal the Total Amount Requested.
- Current Academic Grades For the Youth – Must submit current academic grades for the youth who is to benefit from this request, if of school age, indicating a quarter or semester grade average of a C or better (or its equivalent). SRCCF may consider extenuating circumstances and either waive the grade average requirement or submission of this information where deemed appropriate.
- Written Statement From the Youth – Must submit a statement from the youth who is to benefit from the request (where age and ability appropriate) explaining how the funds would benefit them.
- Any Additional Information Explaining / Supporting the Contribution Request
- Organizations Only – Copy of §7871(a)(1)(A, B, & C) or §501(C)(3) Determination Letter (if formally organized)
Once Complete, Submit your Application by:
- E-mail to SRCCF@srpmic-nsn.gov
- Fax to (480) 362-7593
- Drop Off at the Administration Department – Two Waters Building A, 3rd Floor, Suite 300
The Foundation will review Completed Applications on Friday, April 10, 2026 (Date is subject to change).
A Board Member or Staff Support will follow up with the status of your application.
File: SRCCFContributionRequestForm-Approved-2.10.23
View AnnouncementDate Range: March 2, 2026 to March 24, 2026
Contact Name: Apprenticeship Training Program
Contact Email: silvana.shaw@srpmic-nsn.gov
Contact Phone: (480) 362-6669
Details:
Apprenticeship Training Program Announces
RSI Electrician Program
-7-month Program
-Class Monday- Friday 7:32 am-12:30 pm
-Must have reliable transportation
-Must be able to work in harsh Arizona climate
-Considered a safety sensitive job, drug test will be required
Application Criteria
-Available for Enrolled Community Members
-Must be 18+ Years of Age
-Completed Application
-Tribal Enrollment Card/ CIB
-Social Security Card (Original/Signed)
-Copy of HS Diploma/GED
-Doctors Statement of Physical
Applications Available: Monday, March 9th, 2026
Completed Applications Due: Tuesday March 24th, 2026, by 4pm
Location: Community Employment – Two Waters- Building B-First Floor
*LIMITED SPOTS*
For more information contact
Apprenticeship Training Program at (480) 362-6669
File: Electrician-Flyer
View AnnouncementDate Range: March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026
Contact Name: Phoenix Zoo
Details:
The Phoenix Zoo is offering two exciting opportunities for high school students interested in wildlife, conservation, and leadership. Applications are open March 1 through May 31 for the ZooTeens Volunteer Program and the Trailblazers Youth Advisory Council, both designed for students entering grades 9–12 during the 2026–2027 school year.
These programs provide teens with the chance to build professional skills, gain hands-on experience, and connect with others who share a passion for animals and the natural world.
ZooTeens Volunteer Program
ZooTeens is a volunteer program where teens can expand their understanding of animals, conservation, and the environment while developing valuable professional and life skills. Participants help engage and educate guests through interactive activities and assist with animal interactions at locations such as Harmony Farm and the Thunderbird Charities Equine Facilities.
This program is ideal for students who want to:
- Learn more about animals and conservation
- Explore potential careers in wildlife and environmental fields
- Gain customer service and communication experience
- Meet new friends and serve as role models for visitors
Requirements include:
- Enrollment in grades 9–12 during the 2026–2027 school year
- Participation in orientation, trainings, and a mid-year meeting
- Commitment to a full year of service from August through May
- One five-hour volunteer shift per month on weekends
More information: phoenixzoo.org/zooteens
Trailblazers Youth Advisory Council
The Trailblazers Youth Advisory Council is a leadership program that allows teens to actively shape youth engagement programming at the Phoenix Zoo while building professional and leadership skills. Participants collaborate with peers and zoo staff to help design programs, develop outreach strategies, and support conservation education efforts.
Trailblazers will:
- Provide input on engaging and meaningful youth opportunities
- Help design innovative youth-focused programs aligned with conservation goals
- Participate in leadership development and conservation lessons
- Work together on a team service-learning project
The program runs August through May and includes a full-day orientation, monthly meetings, and an end-of-year project showcase.
How to Apply
Both programs are accepting applications March 1 through May 31. Interested students should review program requirements and apply directly through the Phoenix Zoo.
- ZooTeens: zooteens@phoenixzoo.org
- Trailblazers: trailblazers@phoenixzoo.org
These opportunities are a great way for teens to develop leadership skills, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to wildlife conservation while connecting with peers who share similar interests.
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