A Mother’s Day Gathering of Native American Women (GONA)

Join us for a special Mother’s Day GONA focused on healing, connection, and honoring the mothers, aunties, grandmas, and caregivers who hold our communities together. This FREE women-only workshop is open to ages 15 years & older.

We will explore the four cultural components of embracing community & healing: Belonging, Mastery, Interdependence & Generosity

Click here to register today!

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

Join Us For Rainbow Gathering 2025

Join us for the 2025 Southwest American Indian Two Spirit LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Gathering! Featuring a day of inspiration, Indigiqueer speakers & resource sharing for Two Spirit relatives, advocates, health specialists, tribal citizens & allies!

We will gather for this free, one day event to celebrate Pride Month and our Two Spirit community! Registration is FREE and open to the community. Presentations will feature Indigenous scholars and community members including keynote speaker Dr. Charlie Amáyá Scott (Diné), Byron Upshaw, Trudie Jackson & Curtis Davia, with the event hosted by Emcee Navi Ho.

The Gathering will also include a Recognition Ceremony for our Dream Catcher & Basket Award Winners: Tara Begay, FNP-C, MSN, AAHIVS ((Diné) of TL Family Nurse Practice LLC and Rita DeMornay (Akimel O’odham), 2025 Miss Phoenix Pride.
 
We will also have a Two Spirit Talent Show and performances, on-site STI testing, resources tables & fun activities!
To register for the event, click here
 
Date/Time: Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 9 AM – 3 PM
Location: South Mountain Community College Student Union
Address: 7050 S. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ
For event registration and sponsorship information, click here
For questions, call 602-264-6768 or email Queta Wanatee-Diego at ewanatee-diego@phxindcenter.org.

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