Navajo Code Talkers Day

Join us on August 14 at the AZ State Capitol as we honor the remarkable legacy of the Navajo Code Talkers. Come together for a special remembrance event, featuring a military service, wreath laying, and guest speaker President Martin Havier. All are invited—let’s remember and celebrate their extraordinary service and sacrifice. Volunteers are needed.

For information about the event call the Phoenix Indian Center at 602-264-6768 or email jshorthair@phxindcenter.org

• Date: Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025
• Time: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM MST
• Location: Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza – Navajo Code Talkers Monument
• Address: 1700 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
• Parking: Free

2025 Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards

The Phoenix Indian Center proudly announces the return of the Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards. The awards, now entering its 42nd year, are given in eight categories for nominees who demonstrate dedication, leadership, and commitment to the advancement and development of the cultural, educational, social, economic, or political welfare of the American Indian Community. Categories include:

• Kent C. Ware Lifetime Achievement Award
• Phyllis J. Bigpond Lifetime Achievement Award
• Changemaker Award 
• Business of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year 
• Friend of the Community 
• College Student of the Year
• High School Student of the Year

The deadline to submit nominations have closed. Winners will be announced soon. 

SAVE THE DATE: The Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards program will be held at the Heard Museum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.

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