Beyond November, Indigenous Communities Honor Culture and Heritage Year-Round

We’re rolling through November, recognized as Native American Heritage Month, when many of us celebrate the nation’s rich and diverse Indigenous history. Tribal communities, as well as cities and states, host parades, powwows, art shows, award ceremonies and other events to spotlight Native cultures.

Tribal Communities Reeling As Pandemic Halts Tourism, Gaming Revenue

Like a lot of Arizona, Native American reservations in our state rely heavily on tourism. But with the pandemic, fewer people are traveling, and tribal communities have been hit harder than most by the virus itself. So where does that leave Native American businesses in our state? To find out, I got a hold of Geri Hongeva. She’s the board president of the Arizona American Indian Tourism Association and a member of the Navajo tribe. And she told me for some tribes, tourism is their main source of revenue.

Arizona American Indian Tourism earns national recognition

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — This year, AIANTA (American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association) awarded the Arizona American Indian Tourism Association (AAITA) the ‘Best Cultural Heritage Experience’ award during its annual conference in September.

Top things to do in Phoenix:Western Week, vintage market, home show, Kentucky Derby party

A year after COVID-19 canceled most of the beloved annual events in metro Phoenix, some of them are making a careful return right before temperatures start topping 100 degrees every day.

Native Talk Arizona - airdate 03-30-2021

Host Lanasha Puati speaks with:

Latashia Redhouse, American Indian Foods Program Director for the Intertribal Agriculture CouncilVerna Volker will talk to us about Native Women Running. Jeffrey Lazos-Ferns about the upcoming Arizona American Indian FestivalDelvan Polelonema will tell us about Nagswatsveni Skateboarding.

Traditionally held in February, this year’s Western Week will be celebrated April 10–18

During Western Week, Old Town Scottsdale transforms into an Old West experience. Connect with Old Town’s western history, up-close and in person, through western and Native American festivals, art walks, the Hashknife Pony Express the Arizona Indian Festival and more.