The Silver & Turquoise Ball: United In Community, Thriving Together

The Silver & Turquoise Ball is our signature annual gala that raises necessary funds for our community programs, benefitting urban Indigenous youth & families. 

Our annual event, which continues to grow in attendance and sponsorships, honors our heritage, and features an Indigenous-inspired dinner, captivating cultural entertainment and lively auction. This year’s theme is, “United In Community, Thriving Together,” and will focus on our connection to our community. With unified support, we will be able to bridge challenges surrounding food insecurity, transportation, childcare, and limited access to health care, technology, internet, and other emergent needs. 

We hope you can join us on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Talking Stick Resort and help in our mission to build a better tomorrow for our people. 

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 

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