Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Indigenous reservation in Mesa, United States.
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is a tribal reservation in Arizona located near Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and Fountain Hills. The community manages extensive agricultural lands and also operates casinos, resorts, and construction material businesses.
President Rutherford B. Hayes established the community in 1879 through an Executive Order as a permanent home for both the Pima and Maricopa tribes. This order provided essential legal protection and foundation for the two peoples.
The community uses the Man in the Maze symbol on its seal, representing life's journey and the encounter with the Sun God at its center. This image is deeply rooted in how the community expresses its identity and meaning.
The area is accessible from nearby cities and offers visitors various attractions including casinos, resorts, and a sports facility. It is helpful to check ahead about specific rules and hours for individual venues before visiting.
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick opened in 2011 as the first Major League Baseball spring training facility located on tribal lands. This venue combines modern sports with recognition of Native American sovereignty and economic development.
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