Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
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| Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community |
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| Total population |
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6,500 |
| Regions with significant populations |
| United States (Arizona) |
| Languages |
| English,Akimel O’odham and Xalchidom Piipaash |
| Religions |
| Traditional beliefs |
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is comprised of two distinct Native American tribes: the Pima (Akimel O'odham) and the Maricopa (Piipaash) - many of whom were originally of the Halchidhoma (Xalchidom) tribe. The community was officially created by an Executive Order of US President Rutherford B. Hayes on June 14, 1879. The community area includes 53,600 acres of which 19,000 remain a natural preserve.
The community borders the cities of Scottsdale, Mesa, and Fountain Hills.
The Great Seal of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is a representation of I'itoi, commonly referred to as the Man in the Maze.
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[edit] Language
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community supports the preservation of the Akimel O’odham and Xalchidom Piipaash languages through teaching and learning for everyone within the Community and encourages all Community members to preserve the Akimel O’odham and Xalchidom Piipaash languages within their homes (Council Resolution SR-2026-2000).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Community Council Resolution: SR-2026-2000, August 16, 2000
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