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The Runner archive: To Be An Author, Do As An Author Does: Write (1982)

April 19, 2019

Student earns firefighting prerequisites at TOCC

April 5, 2019

By Martha S. LeeSells, AZ- Dwayne Ortega first became interested in firefighting as an elementary school student visiting a local fire station in Casa Grande, AZ. He kept this dream in the… Read More

Certification exams to teach O’odham language are set

April 5, 2019

Sells, AZ- People who are proficient in the Tohono O’odham language and who are interested in teaching the language in a school setting can take a certification exam that will allow them… Read More

Baboquivari Unified School District calls on Congress to support schools with Impact Aid increase in 2020

April 5, 2019

Sells, AZ- Representatives of Baboquivari Unified School District 40 went to Washington, DC last month to call Congress’ attention to the needs of area schools. The Baboquivari Unified School District (BUSD) representatives… Read More

BUSD 40 earns award for financial reporting

April 5, 2019

Sells, AZ- Making sure how and where your money is spent is paramount when it comes to using tax dollars, and Baboquivari Unified School District 40 was cited for its financial reporting. … Read More

The Runner archive: New junior high school building raised (1982)

April 5, 2019

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15	16	17	18	19 Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman and Vice Chairman Debate Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman and Vice Chairman Debate Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: April 19, 2019 - 8:00 pm Location: Tohono O’odham Legislative Council Chambers in Sells Description: Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman and Vice Chairman Debate in the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council Chambers in Sells from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is hosted by Indivisible Tohono. Chairman candidate Edward D. Manuel and vice chairman candidate Verlon Jose will face off against chairman candidate Ned Norris Jr. and vice chairwoman candidate Wavalene Saunders. More details... April Break for students attending schools in Baboquivari Unified School District 40 April Break for students attending schools in Baboquivari Unified School District 40 Starts: 12:00 am Ends: April 22, 2019 - 11:59 pm Location: Baboquivari Unified School District 40, 86 Milepost, Sells, AZ 85634, USA Description: April Break for students attending schools in Baboquivari Unified School District 40. Classes resume on April 23. For information call Indian Oasis Elementary Intermediate Campus 520-719-1240, Indian Oasis Elementary School Primary 520-719-1230, Baboquivari Middle School & Baboquivari High School 520-719-1250, Indian Oasis High School and Indian Oasis Middle School 520-719-1260. More details... • •	20 Earth Day Earth Day Starts: 9:00 am Ends: April 20, 2019 - 5:00 pm Location: Tohono O’odham Nation Livestock Complex west of Sells Description: Earth Day at the Tohono O’odham Nation Livestock Complex west of Sells. Activities start at 9 a.m. and include information booths, food vendors, art challenge, and hands-on activities related to environmental protection. For more information contact the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Environmental Protection Office in Sells at 520-383-8681. More details... •	21 Earth Day Veterinary Vaccination Clinic Earth Day Veterinary Vaccination Clinic Starts: 9:00 am Ends: April 21, 2019 - 3:00 pm Location: Tohono O’odham Nation livestock complex Description: Earth Day Veterinary Vaccination Clinic, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tohono O’odham Nation livestock complex. Dogs must be on a leash, and cats in a portable kennel. The event is sponsored by the Tohono O’odham Nation Veterinary Clinic. More details... •
22	23 Business Development Training Business Development Training Starts: 12:00 am Ends: April 23, 2019 - 11:59 pm Description: Business Development Training offered by the Financial Development Financial Institution. For detailed information about the training, date, time and location, call Tohono O’odham Nation CDFI at 520-383-0790. More details... •	24 Coffee Time for Military Veterans Coffee Time for Military Veterans Starts: 7:00 am Ends: April 24, 2019 - 10:00 am Description: Coffee Time for Military Veterans. Free breakfast for military veterans 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Tohono O’odham Veterans Affairs Office in Sells. For more information call the office at 520-383-1900. More details... •	25 A meeting for Chukut Kuk District elders A meeting for Chukut Kuk District elders Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 25, 2019 - 12:00 pm Description: A meeting for Chukut Kuk District elders sponsored by the Tohono O’odham Nation Enrollment Committee to discuss a variety of issues that concern elders. These include addressing the BIA Base Roll for purposes of identification, identifying relations, locating individuals, updating information on individuals. The meeting is in the Miguel Community Building from 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch is provided for those attending the meeting. For more information or to arrange for transportation call the Chukut Kuk District Office at 520-383-2080. More details... •	26 Spring Business Expo Spring Business Expo Starts: 9:00 am Ends: April 26, 2019 - 1:00 pm Location: Tohono Plaza, 1 Indian Rte 19, Sells, AZ 85634, USA Description: Spring Business Expo at the Tohono Plaza in Sells from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The expo showcases Tohono O’odham businesses. Meet the owners, learn about their products and services. Free hot dogs, chips, and sodas. The event is sponsored by Tohono O’odham Nation’s Credit and Finance Program. For information call 520-383-3253. More details... •	27 Defenders of the Land 2nd Annual Youth Conference Defenders of the Land 2nd Annual Youth Conference Starts: 8:00 am Ends: April 27, 2019 - 3:00 pm Location: San Xavier Allottees Association facility located at 325 E. Vamori St. in San Xavier District Description: Defenders of the Land 2nd Annual Youth Conference at the San Xavier Allottees Association facility located at 325 E. Vamori St. in San Xavier District. The featured presentation is How to Become a Young Entrepreneur. The conference is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is for young Tohono O’odham ages 12 to 21 years old. Participation is limited to 100, and registration is required. Register online at www.sanxavierallottees.org. Among the presenters for the “Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop” is the Native Nations Institute at the University of Arizona. For more information call the San Xavier Allottees Association at 520-807-2121. More details... •	28
29	30 Financial Literacy Training Financial Literacy Training Starts: 12:00 am Ends: April 30, 2019 - 11:59 pm Location: Financial Development Financial Institution Description: Financial Literacy Training offered by the Financial Development Financial Institution. For detailed information about the training, date, time and location, call Tohono O’odham Nation CDFI at 520-383-0790. More details... •