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
Live & Silent Auction
Each year, the Silver & Turquoise Ball features live and silent auctions highlighting over 100 quality Native American art pieces from a range of mediums and destination & experience packages. To learn more about the auction, email Elicia Goodsoldier at egoodsoldier@phxindcenter.org or call 602-264-6768.
To donate an art piece for the Silent Auction, click here
We want to thank all of our 2024 auction donors for making our event a tremendous success!
2025 Event Co-Chair
“As Governor of the Gila River Indian Community, I am proud to support the annual Silver & Turquoise Ball. This event is more than a celebration — it is a testament to the strength, resilience, and future of our Native people. By coming together to support the Phoenix Indian Center, we ensure that vital resources, educational opportunities, and cultural programs continue to empower our communities and uplift the next generation of leaders. Our collective commitment to this cause honors our ancestors and builds a stronger path forward for all Tribal Nations.”
– Governor Stephen Lewis
Gila River Indian Community
2024 Silver & Turquoise Ball Photos
Jacob Moore Named 2024 Leon Grant Spirit of the Community Honoree
Phoenix, AZ — At the 41st Annual Silver & Turquoise Ball, the Phoenix Indian Center awarded Jacob Moore, Vice President and Special Advisor on American Indian Affairs at Arizona State University with the esteemed Leon Grant Spirit of the Community Award. Jacob Moore, a member of the Lakota, Dakota, Tohono O’odham, and Akimel O’odham communities, is a citizen of the Tohono O’odham Nation. His primary focus is to advise the University on increasing the recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of American Indian and Indigenous students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, and law degrees. Moore brings extensive experience in tribal government, economic and community development, healthcare policy, banking, gaming, and education.
The award was given during our signature gala on October 18, 2024, at Talking Stick Resort, within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The 2024 theme was “Elevating Indigeneity – Community, Culture & Commerce.” The event was co-chaired by Diandra Benally (Navajo), General Counsel for the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, and Sheila Morago (Gila River Indian Community), a founding partner of Trilogy Group. Patty Dimitriou (Diné), known for her volunteer work on urban Native issues, including national efforts to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP), chaired the auction.
