Ha:san Preparatory and Leadership School issues diplomas to 23 seniors in its 19th graduating class

San Xavier- Twenty-three seniors received their diplomas during a graduation ceremony for Ha:san Preparatory and Leadership School on June 9. The graduating class was the 19th for the Tucson charter school that… Read More

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Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Starts: 9:00 am

Ends: June 1, 2017 - 2:00 pm

Location: Tohono O’odham Utility Authority

Description:
Blood Drive at Tohono O’odham Utility Authority from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact Teresa Choyguha at 520-383-5862 or at teresa.choyguha@hq.toua.net.

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Ha:san Preparatory and Leadership School graduation ceremony

Ha:san Preparatory and Leadership School graduation ceremony

Starts: 6:30 pm

Ends: June 9, 2017 - 9:30 pm

Location: Desert Diamond Casino’s Diamond Center

Description:
Ha:san Preparatory and Leadership School graduation ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Desert Diamond Casino’s Diamond Center located at Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road. For information call 520-882-8826.

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meeting of the Baboquivari Unified School District 40 School Board

meeting of the Baboquivari Unified School District 40 School Board

Starts: 5:30 pm

Ends: June 13, 2017 - 8:30 pm

Location: The board room located in the BUSD administration building in Sells.

Description:
Regular meeting of the Baboquivari Unified School District 40 School Board, 5:30 p.m. in the board room located in the BUSD administration building in Sells. For more information call 520-383-6746, or send email to Benjamin Sabala at bsabala@iobusd40.org.

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Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council.

Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council.

Starts: 9:00 am

Ends: June 16, 2017 - 5:00 pm

Location: Legislative Council Chambers located in the tribal administration building in Sells, AZ.

Description:
Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council. Each day’s session begins at 9 a.m. in the Legislative Council Chambers located in the tribal administration building in Sells, AZ. For information call the Legislative Council office in Sells at 520-383-2470.

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Ten-Year Celebration for the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Cultural Center and Museum in Topawa.

Ten-Year Celebration for the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Cultural Center and Museum in Topawa.

Starts: 5:00 am

Ends: June 17, 2017 - 7:00 pm

Location: Topawa, AZ 85634, USA

Description:
Ten-Year Celebration for the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Cultural Center and Museum in Topawa. Ceremonial runners leave Baboquivari Park at 5 a.m. Toka and kickball tournaments start by 6 a.m. The opening of the Himdag Ki: 10th Year Celebration begins at 9 a.m. with Mistress of Ceremonies Sandra Ortega. On the schedule are cultural activities including traditional singing and dancing, waila and works by local artists. Throughout the day there are sessions and presentations on traditional practices and historical issues of the Tohono O’odham held in rooms and locations throughout the cultural center and museum facility. For more information call 520-383-0200.

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Graduation dance for Allen Leonard Jr

Graduation dance for Allen Leonard Jr

Starts: 7:00 pm

Ends: June 18, 2017 - 12:00 am

Location: South Komelic Feast House

Description:
Graduation dance for Allen Leonard Jr., class of 2017, at the South Komelic Feast House, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Music by D Faktion Nyne.

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5th Annual Tohono O’odham Future Health Leaders Summer Camp

5th Annual Tohono O’odham Future Health Leaders Summer Camp

Starts: 8:00 am

Ends: June 25, 2017 - 5:00 pm

Location: Tohono O'Odham Community College, W Tucson-Ajo Hwy, Sells, AZ 85634, USA

Description:
5th Annual Tohono O’odham Future Health Leaders Summer Camp at the Tohono O’odham Community College Main Campus. The camp is for Native American high school students (9th - 12th grades) to explore health professions, leadership and O’odham himdag. The deadline to apply is June 1. For applications and information contact Tashina Machain at 520-331-0108, or email tashina@seahec.org. Information can also be acquired at the website www.tocc.edu/summer-programs.

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CDFI-TON 2017 Youth Summer Business Camp

CDFI-TON 2017 Youth Summer Business Camp

Starts: 8:00 am

Ends: June 23, 2017 - 5:00 pm

Location: Sells Recreation Center, Sells, AZ 85634, USA

Description:
CDFI-TON 2017 Youth Summer Business Camp at the Sells Recreation Center. The free camp is for high school students in grades 9-12 who will learn the basics of designing, starting and running a small business. Enrollment is limited. For an application and to enroll call CDFI at 520-383-0790, email nativebusiness@gmail.com

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Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council.

Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council.

Starts: 9:00 am

Ends: June 23, 2017 - 5:00 pm

Location: Legislative Council Chambers located in the tribal administration building in Sells, AZ.

Description:
Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council. Each day’s session begins at 9 a.m. in the Legislative Council Chambers located in the tribal administration building in Sells, AZ. For information call the Legislative Council office in Sells at 520-383-2470.

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Early Cancer Detection Fair

Early Cancer Detection Fair

Starts: 12:30 pm

Ends: June 19, 2017 - 5:00 pm

Location: Indian Oasis Intermediate School Campus in Sells

Description:
Early Cancer Detection Fair at the Indian Oasis Intermediate School Campus in Sells, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Presentations on breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and HPV vaccinations. Sign up for cancer screenings. Snacks provided by Sells Hospital Nutrition and Dietetic Services Department. For information contact Rio Ramirez at 520-307-4304, or email rio.ramirez@tonation-nsn.gov

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Food Handler Class

Food Handler Class

Starts: 5:30 pm

Ends: June 22, 2017 - 9:00 pm

Location: Sells Recreation Center, Sells, AZ 85634, USA

Description:
Food Handler Class at the Sells Recreation Center starts at 5:30 p.m., please be on time. For more information call Tohono O’odham Nation Community Health Services at 520-383-6000.

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Keep It Healthy 2, A Youth Event

Keep It Healthy 2, A Youth Event

Starts: 6:00 am

Ends: June 23, 2017 - 2:00 pm

Location: San Simon School

Description:
Keep It Healthy 2, A Youth Event, is at San Simon School from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event is for youth ages 13-22 years and includes breakfast, lunch and snacks. Activities include a walk/run and co-ed relay, keynote speaker, fitness course and selfie booth. For more information contact the DV/SA Prevention Program at 520-383-6000.

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Bahidaj Camp

Bahidaj Camp

Starts: 7:30 am

Ends: June 25, 2017 - 5:00 pm

Location: Si:l Nakya Community

Description:
Bahidaj Camp at Si:l Nakya Community. Pick up registration packets at the Schuk Toak District Office. The event is an activity of the Schuk Toak Youth Alliance. For more information contact Damien Carlos at 520-993-6459 or email schuktoakyouth@gmail.com

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Hot Weather Summer Safety Fair

Hot Weather Summer Safety Fair

Starts: 10:00 am

Ends: June 23, 2017 - 1:00 pm

Description:
Hot Weather Summer Safety Fair at Hickiwan Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities include safety presentations and fun activities. For more information call the Hickiwan Recreation Center at 520-362-3702 or Tohono O’odham Division of Special Needs at 520-383-6124.

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National HIV Testing Day.

National HIV Testing Day.

Starts: 9:00 am

Ends: June 27, 2017 - 3:00 pm

Location: Tohono O’odham Health Complex in the Home Health Building #3 in Sells

Description:
National HIV Testing Day. Testing for HIV is in the Tohono O’odham Health Complex in the Home Health Building #3 in Sells from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact the Tohono O’odham HIV/AIDS D.I.S. Program at 520-383-6000.

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Tohono O’odham Nation Youth Conference

Tohono O’odham Nation Youth Conference

Starts: 8:00 am

Ends: June 30, 2017 - 5:00 pm

Location: Sells Recreation Center, Sells, AZ 85634, USA

Description:
Tohono O’odham Nation Youth Conference at the Sells Recreation Center for youth ages 13-24 years old. There will be workshops, entertainment, food, traditional games, a pool party. The conference is hosted by the Tohono O’odham Nation Youth Council. For information call 520-383-4665.

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			1 Blood Drive Blood Drive Starts: 9:00 am Ends: June 1, 2017 - 2:00 pm Location: Tohono O’odham Utility Authority Description: Blood Drive at Tohono O’odham Utility Authority from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact Teresa Choyguha at 520-383-5862 or at teresa.choyguha@hq.toua.net. More details... •	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9 Ha:san Preparatory and Leadership School graduation ceremony Ha:san Preparatory and Leadership School graduation ceremony Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: June 9, 2017 - 9:30 pm Location: Desert Diamond Casino’s Diamond Center Description: Ha:san Preparatory and Leadership School graduation ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Desert Diamond Casino’s Diamond Center located at Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road. For information call 520-882-8826. More details... •	10	11
12	13 meeting of the Baboquivari Unified School District 40 School Board meeting of the Baboquivari Unified School District 40 School Board Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: June 13, 2017 - 8:30 pm Location: The board room located in the BUSD administration building in Sells. Description: Regular meeting of the Baboquivari Unified School District 40 School Board, 5:30 p.m. in the board room located in the BUSD administration building in Sells. For more information call 520-383-6746, or send email to Benjamin Sabala at bsabala@iobusd40.org. More details... •	14	15	16 Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council. Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council. Starts: 9:00 am Ends: June 16, 2017 - 5:00 pm Location: Legislative Council Chambers located in the tribal administration building in Sells, AZ. Description: Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council. Each day’s session begins at 9 a.m. in the Legislative Council Chambers located in the tribal administration building in Sells, AZ. For information call the Legislative Council office in Sells at 520-383-2470. More details... •	17 Ten-Year Celebration for the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Cultural Center and Museum in Topawa. Ten-Year Celebration for the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Cultural Center and Museum in Topawa. Starts: 5:00 am Ends: June 17, 2017 - 7:00 pm Location: Topawa, AZ 85634, USA Description: Ten-Year Celebration for the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Cultural Center and Museum in Topawa. Ceremonial runners leave Baboquivari Park at 5 a.m. Toka and kickball tournaments start by 6 a.m. The opening of the Himdag Ki: 10th Year Celebration begins at 9 a.m. with Mistress of Ceremonies Sandra Ortega. On the schedule are cultural activities including traditional singing and dancing, waila and works by local artists. Throughout the day there are sessions and presentations on traditional practices and historical issues of the Tohono O’odham held in rooms and locations throughout the cultural center and museum facility. For more information call 520-383-0200. More details... Graduation dance for Allen Leonard Jr Graduation dance for Allen Leonard Jr Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: June 18, 2017 - 12:00 am Location: South Komelic Feast House Description: Graduation dance for Allen Leonard Jr., class of 2017, at the South Komelic Feast House, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Music by D Faktion Nyne. More details... • •	18
19 5th Annual Tohono O’odham Future Health Leaders Summer Camp 5th Annual Tohono O’odham Future Health Leaders Summer Camp Starts: 8:00 am Ends: June 25, 2017 - 5:00 pm Location: Tohono O'Odham Community College, W Tucson-Ajo Hwy, Sells, AZ 85634, USA Description: 5th Annual Tohono O’odham Future Health Leaders Summer Camp at the Tohono O’odham Community College Main Campus. The camp is for Native American high school students (9th - 12th grades) to explore health professions, leadership and O’odham himdag. The deadline to apply is June 1. For applications and information contact Tashina Machain at 520-331-0108, or email tashina@seahec.org. Information can also be acquired at the website www.tocc.edu/summer-programs. More details... CDFI-TON 2017 Youth Summer Business Camp CDFI-TON 2017 Youth Summer Business Camp Starts: 8:00 am Ends: June 23, 2017 - 5:00 pm Location: Sells Recreation Center, Sells, AZ 85634, USA Description: CDFI-TON 2017 Youth Summer Business Camp at the Sells Recreation Center. The free camp is for high school students in grades 9-12 who will learn the basics of designing, starting and running a small business. Enrollment is limited. For an application and to enroll call CDFI at 520-383-0790, email nativebusiness@gmail.com More details... Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council. Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council. Starts: 9:00 am Ends: June 23, 2017 - 5:00 pm Location: Legislative Council Chambers located in the tribal administration building in Sells, AZ. Description: Regular meeting of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Legislative Council. Each day’s session begins at 9 a.m. in the Legislative Council Chambers located in the tribal administration building in Sells, AZ. For information call the Legislative Council office in Sells at 520-383-2470. More details... Early Cancer Detection Fair Early Cancer Detection Fair Starts: 12:30 pm Ends: June 19, 2017 - 5:00 pm Location: Indian Oasis Intermediate School Campus in Sells Description: Early Cancer Detection Fair at the Indian Oasis Intermediate School Campus in Sells, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Presentations on breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and HPV vaccinations. Sign up for cancer screenings. Snacks provided by Sells Hospital Nutrition and Dietetic Services Department. For information contact Rio Ramirez at 520-307-4304, or email rio.ramirez@tonation-nsn.gov More details... • • • •	20	21	22 Food Handler Class Food Handler Class Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: June 22, 2017 - 9:00 pm Location: Sells Recreation Center, Sells, AZ 85634, USA Description: Food Handler Class at the Sells Recreation Center starts at 5:30 p.m., please be on time. For more information call Tohono O’odham Nation Community Health Services at 520-383-6000. More details... •	23 Keep It Healthy 2, A Youth Event Keep It Healthy 2, A Youth Event Starts: 6:00 am Ends: June 23, 2017 - 2:00 pm Location: San Simon School Description: Keep It Healthy 2, A Youth Event, is at San Simon School from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event is for youth ages 13-22 years and includes breakfast, lunch and snacks. Activities include a walk/run and co-ed relay, keynote speaker, fitness course and selfie booth. For more information contact the DV/SA Prevention Program at 520-383-6000. More details... Bahidaj Camp Bahidaj Camp Starts: 7:30 am Ends: June 25, 2017 - 5:00 pm Location: Si:l Nakya Community Description: Bahidaj Camp at Si:l Nakya Community. Pick up registration packets at the Schuk Toak District Office. The event is an activity of the Schuk Toak Youth Alliance. For more information contact Damien Carlos at 520-993-6459 or email schuktoakyouth@gmail.com More details... Hot Weather Summer Safety Fair Hot Weather Summer Safety Fair Starts: 10:00 am Ends: June 23, 2017 - 1:00 pm Description: Hot Weather Summer Safety Fair at Hickiwan Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities include safety presentations and fun activities. For more information call the Hickiwan Recreation Center at 520-362-3702 or Tohono O’odham Division of Special Needs at 520-383-6124. More details... • • •	24	25
26	27 National HIV Testing Day. National HIV Testing Day. Starts: 9:00 am Ends: June 27, 2017 - 3:00 pm Location: Tohono O’odham Health Complex in the Home Health Building #3 in Sells Description: National HIV Testing Day. Testing for HIV is in the Tohono O’odham Health Complex in the Home Health Building #3 in Sells from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact the Tohono O’odham HIV/AIDS D.I.S. Program at 520-383-6000. More details... •	28	29 Tohono O’odham Nation Youth Conference Tohono O’odham Nation Youth Conference Starts: 8:00 am Ends: June 30, 2017 - 5:00 pm Location: Sells Recreation Center, Sells, AZ 85634, USA Description: Tohono O’odham Nation Youth Conference at the Sells Recreation Center for youth ages 13-24 years old. There will be workshops, entertainment, food, traditional games, a pool party. The conference is hosted by the Tohono O’odham Nation Youth Council. For information call 520-383-4665. More details... •	30