Join us on Saturday, July 29 for the Miss Navajo Council, Inc. Cultural Workshop Day! The Phoenix Indian Center and the MNCI will cohost a day of workshops focusing on Diné language, culture and traditions. Former Miss Navajo Nation title holders will serve as the facilitators for the panels and sessions. This free event is open to the community; women, men, youth, and elders are encouraged to attend! To register, click here. For questions call 602-264-6768.

ICWA Symposium 

Join us for our 2nd Annual Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Symposium. Our theme this year is “Every Child Is Sacred, Protecting Families Through Cultural Resiliency.” We will have guest speakers, panels and resource tables at the event.

• Register Today: Click here
• Date: Saturday, December 14
• Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: South Mountain Community Library, 7050 S. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042

2024 Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards

Nominations are open for the 2024 Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards! If you know any outstanding people creating amazing change throughout the state’s tribal communities, nominate them today. These nominations are open to people state-wide in Arizona and are not limited to the Phoenix area! Award categories include:

Kent C. Ware Lifetime Achievement Award

Phyllis J. Bigpond Lifetime Achievement Award

Woman of the Year

Man of the Year

Business of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Friend of the Community

College Student of the Year

High School Student of the Year

Nominations are due Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. To submit a nomination, click here

For questions, call 602-264-6768 or email leadershipawards@phxindcenter.org

Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards Event Details

Date & Location To Be Announced Soon

To view previous winners, click here.