43rd Annual Silver & Turquoise Ball

The Silver & Turquoise Ball: Relatives Rooted in Community

We are excited to announce the 43rd Annual Silver & Turquoise Ball, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the beautiful Talking Stick Resort. This year’s theme, Relatives Rooted in Connection, celebrates the strength of community, culture, and the relationships that sustain and uplift us.

We are honored to welcome Event Chair Larry Fitzgerald, legendary former player of the Arizona Cardinals, who was recently announced as a 2026 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Serving as our Auction Chair is Kahara Hodges, an American model and vocalist of Diné, English, Mexican, and African American heritage. Their leadership and passion will help guide what promises to be an extraordinary evening of generosity and celebration.

The Silver & Turquoise Ball remains the premier annual fundraiser supporting the vital programs of the Phoenix Indian Center, including workforce development, youth development (college and career readiness), prevention services, civic engagement, and language and culture revitalization. Proceeds from this unforgettable evening directly impact the lives of the individuals and families we serve throughout the community.

Sponsorships

Opportunities are available for your organization to have a presence at the event, with more than 800 in attendance, representing a variety of businesses, organizations, and community leadership.

To view sponsorship opportunities, click here

 For more sponsorship information, contact Jolyana Begay-Kroupa via email at jbegay-kroupa@phxindcenter.org 

Free Film Screenings: The Arrangement

The Phoenix Indian Center presents our upcoming Native American Film Screening of “The Arrangement”! We invite you to bring friends and family to be some of the first to view The Arrangement and join in a Q&A with select cast and filmmaker Shonie Delarosa (Navajo).
The Arrangement is an all age’s romantic comedy about an arranged Navajo marriage. Featuring an all Navajo cast & crew 🐑 🐑 🐑 and shot entirely on the Navajo Nation. The Arrangement is the very first feature film produced (80%) in the Dine (Navajo) language! (Subtitled in English.) For more information about the film, contact: Shonie De La Rosa at (928) 429-0671 or visit www.sheepheadfilms.com
Admission is free at the door on on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets include a concession voucher for a popcorn and drink.  There are two film screenings available detailed below. We hope you enjoy!
1st Viewing:
  • Friday, May 30, 2025; Movie Starts at 5:50pm, Q&A with Select Cast and Filmmaker to Follow
  • Location: Phoenix, AZ Harkins – Christown 14
2nd Viewing:
  • Saturday, May 31, 2025; Movie Starts at 10:50am, Q&A with Select Cast and Filmmaker to Follow
  • Location: Gilbert, AZ Harkins SanTan Village 16

Memorial Honor Gathering

The Phoenix Indian Center and Phoenix VA Health Care System will honor the sacrifices of our Indigenous soldiers, recognize their accomplishments, and hear from their families and fellow tribal citizens. Join us for this special remembrance event and laying of the wreath ceremony.

Event Activities Will Include:

  • Navajo Code Talker Descendant Reflections: Ronnie Towne & Dawn Manuelito
  • Michael Welsh, Deputy Director, Phoenix VA Health Care System: Sharing of Key Services for Native American Veterans & Families
  • Shine Jozefiak (Navajo) Technical Sergeant, U.S. Air Force Veteran: A Native American Veteran’s Perspective
  • Laying of the Wreath & Remembrance Ceremony by the Pee-Posh Veterans Association, Veterans & Active Duty Military Members
  • On-site VA Health Care Enrollment, Social Work Resource Tables & Phoenix Indian Center Program Information Tables

Directions/Parking

  • Enter through the Central Avenue/West Side entrance
  • The Ceremony will be at the central Flagpole Memorial
  • Free parking & handicap accessible parking available
  • Light refreshments will be provided

Registration is not required to attend. For questions, contact June Shorthair at jshorthair@phxindcenter.org or call 602-264-6768.

Event Details

  • Date: Friday, May 23
  • Time: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Location: Steele Indian School Park
  • Address: 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ

a 501(c) 3 non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 86-6006566