The Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) comprises two distinct Native American tribes—the Pima (O'odham language: Onk Akimel O'odham, meaning "Salt River People") and the Maricopa See more

The O'odham (Pima) and Pipaash (Maricopa) peoples lived in villages along the Gila River when settlers began to arrive. Due to the … See more

The Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community supports the preservation of the Akimel O’odham and Xalchidom Piipaash languages … See more

There is a tribal elementary school, Salt River Elementary School, affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). Public school districts incorporating parts of the reservation include See more

Since the late 20th century, the community has owned and operated two casinos on its land (Talking Stick Resort), both operating under the See more

The Salt River community is governed by an elected President, Vice President, and Tribal Council after the tribe adopted its own 1940 constitution under the federal Indian … See more

The community maintains a cemetery near E. McDowell Road. See more