O'odham Action News Podcast

The following episode contains adult content which includes violence and trauma, this can be triggering to some listeners so please listen with caution. In this episode Jessica interviews Journalist and Podcaster Connie Walker, on her latest podcast series: Stolen: The Search for Jermain. Jessica also sits down with the Director of the SRPMIC Family Advocacy Center to discuss their services.

On this week's episode of the OAN Podcast: May 6, 2021 Issue Recap - President Harvier's Weekly Recap - Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Cultural Repository Signifies New Era for SRPMIC - SRPMIC Foster Care Program Shares How You Can Become a Foster Parent To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this episode, we'll get some information on Star Wars Virtual Family Night that the Salt River Tribal Library is planning, and Community Artist, Jacob Butler Leaves His Mark on Hayden House Rehabilitation Project

On this week's episode of the OAN Podcast: April 15, 2021 Issue Recap - President Harvier's Weekly Recap - River People Health Center on Track For Mid-November Completion - Support Services Hosts Chronic Disease Self-Management Program - FEMA Launches COVID-19 Funeral Financial Assistance To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this episode, Jessica speaks with Human Resources Director and Human Services Director about the River People Health Center Community Hiring Blitz.

On this week's episode of the OAN Podcast: April 1, 2021 Issue Recap - President Harvier's Weekly Recap - Salt River Schools Ready for Phase 2 With Reopening Plan - SRFD Special Events Response Team Ready to Save Lives To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this episode, Senior Reporter Tasha Silverhorn interviews Community Artist Dwayne Manuel, who designed the 2020 Regents Professor Medallion for the University of Arizona. And Jessica chats with Patricia Powless of CDD-EPNR on the upcoming 2021 Earth Day in April.

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: March 18, 2021 Issue Recap - New Vaccine Service for Homebound Community Members - NARCAN Distribution at Vaccine Clinics and Pharmacy - SRPMIC CERT Training on the Horizon Again - Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In Todays Episode Jessica speaks with HHS Director Joe Remitera regarding a call for SRPMIC Artists. Also, newsperson Chris Picciuolo interviews Community artist Jeff Fulwilder.

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: March 4, 2021 Issue Recap - Community Installs Enhanced Stop Signs and Traffic Measures - SRPMIC Hosts U.S. Navy's Annual Pinning Ceremony - Coyotes in the Community - SRPMIC Veterans Warriors Book Club To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this episode Marissa Johnson catches up with Miss Salt River, Isabella Dockerty. We also have a story on Community Artist Rainboe Duarte, Community member Leon Thomas retires after 22 years with SRPMIC, and Community Relations Manager Yvonne Schaaf fills us in on the upcoming Spring Break events.

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: February 18, 2021 Issue Recap - Mediterranean Restaurant Tash Opens at Talking Stick Resort - Illustrator Michaela Goade Is First Indigenous Caldecott Medal Winner - Oak Flat Prayer Run - Spring Training Games Delayed After Letter to MLB To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this episode Marissa Johnson catches up with Jr. Miss Salt River and Tasha Silverhorn interviews Zeke Mendoza about his growing small business.

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: February 4, 2021 Issue Recap - Covid-19 numbers and Vaccination information - City of Tempe Acknowledges O'odham and Piipaash Land - Parenting Class Focuses on Storytelling to Help Communicate with Children - SRPMIC Wild Horse Takes a Journey to Finland To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this episode of OAN Connects, Senior Reporter Tasha Silverhorn interviews two Community member brothers on their new food truck business. We also interview a Community member on Kobe Bryant, one year after the tragic death of him, his daughter and their friends.

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: January 21, 2021 Issue Recap - SRPMIC COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization - Jacob Butler Becomes Chair of Native Seeds/SEARCH - Literacy Grant Opens Doors for Novice Readers and Writers - Online Positive Parenting Classes Offered - Arizona No Texting and Driving Law Starting January 2021 To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this weeks episode of OAN Connects, Marissa interviews Community Artist Phillip Smith on his passion for art and sharing it on social media. Marissa also speaks to Twitch streamer David Prieto about his love for gaming. To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: January 7, 2021 Issue Recap - SRPMIC Receives the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine - SRPMIC Partners with Maricopa County for the COVID-19 Vaccine - Behavioral Health Services Offering Telehealth Counseling Sessions - Healthy way to Cope With Grief and Loss To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: December 17, 2020 Issue Recap - Latest Covid-19 Numbers in Community - A Brief Update on the Status of the COVID-19 Vaccine - Basic Information on COVID-19 Vaccines - Caught in the Act: Illegal Dumping in the Community on the Rise To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this weeks episode of OAN Connects, we go over information on the Food Distribution Center. We get to know Young River Peoples Council member Savannah from El Paso, Texas. Lastly we cover a few small stories from Around the Community. To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: December 3, 2020 Issue Recap - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - Native Art Market Grand Opening - Thanksgiving Event Recap - Senior Environmental Specialist Jeremy Phillips Receives Byestewa Award To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: November 19, 2020 Issue Recap - The latest Covid 19 numbers from across the Community - Weekly Update from President Harvier - An Update With the Young River People's Council - Staying Fit During the Holidays - Onk Akimel Kikam SRPMIC Members Condemn Desecration of Quitobaquito To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this special Veterans episode the OAN staff reads you a few words on a couple of SRPMIC veterans. To view the full Veteran's Issue in the O'odham Action News newspaper please visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: November 5, 2020 Issue Recap - Weekly update from President Harvier - NAJA Awards - Mesquite Usage by the O'odham and Piipaash - Virtual Contests Held for Annual Fall Festival - New Name for the NEACC To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this episode of OAN Connects Jessica and Marissa read stories from the Salt River High School Writing Class of 2010. Yes, we went into the archives for these. We also share stories that were submitted by our listeners. Have be safe and Happy Halloween!

In this episode of OAN Connects we speak to Community member mother and daughter on their experience attending zoom classes as an elementary student. We also speak to Doris Morado and Isaac Lopez from Youth Services, regarding their ce'cemait making video on the WOLF Facebook page. To watch the ce'cemait video: https://www.facebook.com/SRPMIC.WOLF/videos/309761553690578/ To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: October 15, 2020 Issue Recap - Weekly update from President Harvier - Covid-19 updated numbers in the Community - Cultural Resources Department Repository Beam Signing - How to prevent the spread of Covid-19 during the holiday season - Voice of O'odham Students at ASU To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this episode of OAN Connects, we hear a story of breast cancer survival and interview a Community member college student on how they are handling classes during the pandemic. To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/ https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ekpu5t

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: October 1, 2020 Issue Recap - Covid-19 updated numbers in the Community - Vice-President Ricardo Leonard Community Update - Border Wall Construction Affecting Quitobaquito Springs - Salt River Public Works Department Continues Essential Services to SRPMIC - Looking for SRPMIC Musicians To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this weeks episode of OAN Connects we speak to our very own co-host Marissa Johnson on her recent participation in the NARD Virtual Fashion Show. How to set up Google Alerts. And an interview with die-hard Arizona Cardinals fan Valerie Denight, on her hopes for the rest of the season. To watch the full NARD Virtual Fashion Show visit https://www.facebook.com/647691148724285/posts/1626166794210044/ To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: September 17, 2020 Issue Recap - Covid-19 updated numbers in the Community - President Harvier's weekly recap - Domestic Violence: What is it and Where Can I Find Help? - SRPD Dispatch Supervisor Marcy Thomas Graduates From Training Program - SRPMIC Flu Shot Campaign to Begin in October - SRFD Holds Vehicle Extrication Training Event To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this weeks episode of OAN Connects we speak to MMA sisters Rianna and Johanna Tate on how they are keeping up their training during Covid-19. Next we speak to Legislative Affairs Angela Willeford who gives us important information on voting season. Register to vote: http://bit.ly/nativevotevr https://servicearizona.com/ Or call Angela Willeford and she can help 480-845-2370 Link to referenced Tate Sisters article: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/community-mma-fighters-making-history/ To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: -Covid-19 updated number in the Community -President Harvier's weekly recap -Former SRPMIC President Diane Enos, Among Arizona's 'Women of the Century' -USS Arizona Memorial Garden wins APRA 'Best of the Best' Award -Seed Packages from China Reach SRPMIC -SRPMIC 2020 Election Results To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this episode of OAN Connects we speak to SRPMIC youth Mieve Kochampanasken who will be taking her athletic career to Mid-American Christian University in Oklahoma City. The new SRPMIC 2020-2021 royalty Miss Salt River Isabella Dockerty and Jr. Miss Salt River Marisela Villegas introduce themselves to the Community. They tell us about their moments receiving the crown and their goals for the upcoming year. To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: -Covid-19 updated number in the Community -President Harvier's weekly recap -Senior Home Repair and Replacement Program Continues to Provide Services During Covid-19 -Prickly Pear Harvest -SRPMIC Back to School -SRPMIC Officer Reads Virtually to Elementary Students To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this episode of OAN Connects we announce O'odham Action News is now on Facebook and Instagram. We speak to SRPMIC member Jonathon Curry about his first time harvesting the baidaj (saguaro fruit). We also speak to Gila River Indian Community Member Antonio Davis on the tradition of harvesting the baidaj. To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: -Covid-19 updated number in the Community -Vice President Ricardo Leonard updates in the Community -Election absentee ballot deadlines -Northeast Ambulatory Care Center Topping-Off ceremony -OAN announces new Facebook and Instagram platforms To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this episode of OAN connects we speak to our new reporter Chris Picciuolo on becoming the newest member of the OAN family. Senior Multimedia Specialist Helema Andrews tells us about the Cultural Resources Department taking the O'odham and Piipaash language to daily words and phrases on social media. Intergovernmental Relations Project Manager Angela Salazar-Willeford gives us on the current SRPMIC response rate to the U.S. Census and the options to complete your census. To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: -Covid-19 update in the Community from President Harvier -YRPC Member Co-Host's Unity Virtual Conference -Fire Safety in the Community -NCAI Official Statement Retiring Washington Mascot To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this weeks OAN Connects episode we speak to Community member Jorge Gonzales-Zuniga Jr. who performed on NBC's World of Dance in Los Angeles, California. He talks about the road leading to the moment performing in front of celebrity judges, representing Indigenous people. We also speak to Community elder Ruth Chough who recently celebrated her 90th birthday. She shares her life experiences growing up in SRPMIC and all the endeavors she accomplished in her lifetime. To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this week's episode of OAN Podcast: -Weekly Recap from President Harvier -Covid-19 update in the Community -Staying Hydrated -Music, Dance, and Art Video Series To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

OAN Connects presents our special Graduation podcast announcing the SRPMIC Class of 2020 Graduates and featuring interviews with Graduates: Sommer Lopez, Westwood High School Arial Begay-Smith, Arizona State University Sabrina Flipse, Arizona State University Congratulations to the Class of 2020 Graduates!! To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

On this week's episode of OAN Podcast: -Covid-19 update in the Community -In-depth information on how the Covid-19 testing works. -Graduation and promotion celebration at Salt River Schools Food Distribution site. -Phase 1: Return Strong Work Plan -2020 Census is important to SRPMIC -Speaking with 2020 Grand Canyon University graduate Tasha Silverhorn To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this weeks OAN Connects episode we speak with Miss Salt River 2019-2020 Menderee Jose on her reign and the future of the Miss and Jr. Miss Salt River Pageants due to Covid-19. SRPMIC member Amerie Boni was studying abroad in Spain when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. She tells us about her time spent in quarantine in Spain and her journey back home to the U.S. To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this OAN Podcast we cover the May 21 issue of the O'odham Action Newspaper: -President Martin Harvier address's current Covid cases in the Community -SRPMIC Epidemiologist Nancy Mangieri provides new Covid symptoms to look out for. -Open Covid testing to SRPMIC members with or without symptoms -Teacher Appreciation Week -Salt River Schools Food Distribution Themed Days To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

In this OAN Podcast we cover the May 7 issue of O'odham Action News: -President Martin Harvier addresses first SRPMIC Covid-19 case -Covid-19 Hotline -Taking care of your well-being with SRPMIC's Health and Human Services Assistant Director John Godfrey -SRPMIC members home garden progress -Cholla bud harvesting -Ernie's Catering Services -SRPMIC messaging program To view the full O'odham Action News newspaper PDF, cover to cover, visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/

On this weeks episode of OAN Connects, we speak to Community member elder Barbara Johnson on her life experiences growing up in SRPMIC. Salt River High School athlete and Community member Ki-Ana Loring shares her joy on being signed to play basketball at Benedictine University in Mesa, Arizona. Lastly, we talk to two Community members and two Community athletic coaches on their love for Michael Jordan as they follow the latest watched series ESPN's The Last Dance.

The very first episode of O'odham Action News Podcast covers the April 16 issue newspaper. -Let's Be Smart COVID-19 -Community Relations Office Launching Text Message Alert Program -Salt River Clinic Updates Optometry Division to Provide Better Service -Cultural Resources Department Seed Distribution We hope you enjoy the new OAN Podcast and to read the full articles visit: https://oan.srpmic-nsn.gov/