September 10, 2026 2:40 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
September 10, 2026 2:40 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
CDO HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
2026-2027 HE Application
CDO ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
2026-2027 AVT Application
CDO Youth Services (YS) PROGRAM
CDO YOUTH SERVICES APPLICATION
Computer Assistance Program
COMPUTER PROGRAM APPLICATION
The Colorado River Indian Tribes is seeking applicants to fill a number of Tribal Board, Committee, and Commission vacancies. Applications are open until filled. Applications may be picked up at the Tribal Executive Offices or you can download the PDF’s here.
May 1st CommitteeBoard Member Application
Completed applications may be emailed to b.c@crit-nsn.go or dropped off at the Executive Offices.
Applicants must be CRIT Tribal Members, at least 21 years old, reside on or within the exterior boundaries of the reservation, and meet all board eligibility requirements.
Additional paperwork may be required depending on the board or committee.
The Colorado River Indian Tribes Tribal Council has made a historic decision to protect the lifeblood of their Reservation. On November 6, 2025, the Council unanimously approved Resolution No. R-375-25, which proclaims the personhood status of the Colorado River under tribal law.
This resolution acknowledges the Colorado River as a living entity whose health and well-being are intrinsically linked to the well-being of the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) members. The Tribes’ deep-rooted connection to the river spans centuries, providing cultural identity, spiritual strength, food systems, and economic stability that continue to shape their community life today.
The resolution emphasizes the central role the river has played in defining the identity of the CRIT. It highlights that CRIT’s ancestors have preserved and protected these lands since before the establishment of the Colorado River Indian Reservation in 1865.
The Council underscores the crucial role the river plays in sustaining traditional practices, wildlife, and agriculture, including the federal irrigation systems authorized as early as 1867. Today, the Colorado River Indian Irrigation Project stands as a cornerstone of the tribal economy.
The resolution underscores significant legal milestones that acknowledged CRIT’s water rights. In the landmark 1964 and 2006 Arizona v. California U.S. Supreme Court decisions, the Tribes secured 719,248 acre-feet of water annually, ensuring their access to the river for generations to come.
By granting personhood to the River, the Tribal Council reaffirmed its sovereign duty to honor and protect it. This status mandates that the River’s well-being must be a priority in governance and decision-making moving forward.
As part of the resolution, the Attorney General and their staff will develop legal safeguards and propose updates to the CRIT Water Code and other relevant regulations. These updates may include the potential designation of the river as a protected cultural landscape.
Council members recognized that protecting the river is not merely a legal obligation but a continuation of cultural beliefs passed down through generations.
Through this declaration, CRIT demonstrates its unwavering commitment to stewardship. The resolution concludes with a resolute message: the Colorado River is, and will always remain, a vital entity deserving of respect, care, and protection for all future generations.
Article Written by CRIT Media Reporter Ariana Romero
News Update November 12, 2025
Negotiations over the future of the Colorado River have reached a standstill after all seven basin states failed to meet a key federal deadline. Reports from 12News and 8NewsNow confirm that the states were unable to agree on a new water-sharing plan, leaving the situation unresolved as the river continues to decline.
High Country News explains that the biggest disagreements involve how much each state should give up in the future. The upper Basin states want fewer mandatory reductions, while the Lower Basin states, including Arizona, say they have already taken the deepest cuts and cannot continue to absorb the majority of the impacts.
With no agreement in place, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has asked the Trump administration to intervene. She stated that Arizona has made significant sacrifices and cannot carry the weight of the reductions while other states refuse to commit to measurable cuts. If the states cannot reach a plan soon, the federal government may create one for them.
For the Colorado River Indian Tribes, the outcome of these negotiations has major importance. CRIT holds valuable senior water rights and relies on a stable and fair management plan to ensure long-term security for the community and the region.
For more information, you can read the news articles with the links below.
High Country News
https://www.hcn.org/articles/why-colorado-river-negotiations-are-so-difficult/
12 News
/wednesday-is-deadline-for-7-state-including-arizona-to-negotiate-the-colorado-river
The CRIT Library in collaboration with CRIT Royalty has launched a program called Reading with Royalty at the CRIT library. The idea was inspired by the Reading Across America program and Dr. Suess’s birthday.
Members of CRIT Royalty would sit down and read a book while being recorded to create a short video that children and other guests at the library can watch or even read along with while listening to the short stories.
CRIT Tribal Council members along with members from Fish & Game and the early literacy program attended the inaugural event.
Those attending included Chairwoman Amelia Flores, Secretary Josephine Tahbo, Council Members Vanessa Welch, Raeanne Patch, and Tommy Drennan, Fish & Game Warden Andrea Eddy and, CRIT Library’s Early Literacy Coordinator, Emily Panuco.
Royalty Left to right: Little Miss CRIT Allie “Ray-Lynne “Fisher, Junior Miss CRIT Zian Nash, Miss CRIT Trevani Esquerra
The Colorado River Indian Tribes Head Start program held its 37th annual Youth Basketball tournament at the Parker High School’s new gym February 21st and 22nd.
3 teams competed for the tournament championship for the 3-year-old bracket
Matchup 3-year-old bracket: (Friday)
Wild Things Vs Dino- Rawrs – Dino Rawrs Advance
Match up 3-year-olds Championship Game (Saturday)
Dino Rawrs Vs Cookie Monsters – Dino Rawrs Champions
7 competed for the 4-year-old Tournament Championship
Friday’s Matchups 4-year-old bracket: Game 1 (Friday)
Fighting Coyotes – Advances
Pink Panthers Vs Team Lil Sharks – Lil Sharks Advance
The Wild Cats Vs Fast 4 – Wildcats Advance
The Dragons Vs Might Tornados – Dragons Advance
Consolation Bracket: Game 1(Friday)
Fast 4 Vs Mighty Tornados – Might Tornados Advance
Consolation Bracket: Game 2 (Saturday)
Pink Panthers Vs Dragons – Dragons Advance
Might Tornados Vs Dragons – Dragons Advance
Lil Sharks Vs Dragons – Dragons Advance to the Championship game to face the Wildcats
Saturdays Match Up: Winners Bracket Game 2(Saturday)
Fighting Coyotes Vs Lil Sharks – Lil Sharks Advance
Wildcats Vs Dragons – Wildcats advance
Saturday matchup game 3:
Lil Sharks Vs Wildcats – Wildcats Advance to the Championship Game to face the Dragons
Saturday Game 4 Championship Game:
Wildcats Vs Dragons – Dragons Tournament Champions
Caroline Alcaida Head Start Director would like to thank everyone who showed up to support the children and the event. She would also like to thank her amazing staff and everyone who pitched in as well as thanking the Parker High School for use of the gym.
The Pala Turtles finished first in the February CRIT Mo-Che-ho-na Chair Volleyball tournament held at the BlueWater Resort and Casino. Hosted by the CRIT Senior Center, 32 teams competed. A special dinner the night before the games kicked off the tournament. Jaymee Moore and Jackson Short served as emcees and they also explained the rules of the game. Entertainment followed by CRIT Royalty and the Mohave Bird Singers, along with dancers from the United River Tribes Dance Group. Tribal Council in attendance included Chairwoman Amelia Flores, Vice Chairman Dwight Lomayesva, and Councilwoman Vanessa Welch. Day one of the competition saw 32 teams playing with 12 making it to day two.
Here are the results.
Day 2 – 9:00 AM Games
Losers Bracket:
Gilva River Oodham Vs Pala Turtles 2 – Winners Gila River Oodham
Rez Hawks Vs the Force – Winners Rez Hawks
Nyaa Thooosh Vs Servivors – Winners Nyaa Thoosh
Native Chaos Vs Cocopah Classics – Winners Native Chaos
A celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, hosted by CRIT Education in collaboration with the CRIT Library took place on February 28th at the CRIT Education parking lot, where families, kids, and book lovers of all ages were invited to attend.
The reading sessions featured beloved classics like The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham, as well as crafts and interactive games. There was also a Dr. Seuss themed photo booth hosted by CRIT Royalty, and a special appearance by the Cat in the Hat himself!
Dr. Seuss birthday marks the start of “Read Across America” for the month of March.
CRIT Library and CRIT Education would like to thank everyone who attended the event.
TUCSON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona will host a special series of sign unveiling ceremonies on Friday, September 4, 2026, honoring the four languages of the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT): Mohave, Chemehuevi, Hopi, & Navajo. These ceremonies represent an important milestone in an ongoing campus-wide initiative to elevate the visibility, recognition, and continued presence of Indigenous languages and cultural heritage within the campus community.
The events are organized by the University of Arizona’s Office of Native American Advancement & Tribal Engagement (NAATE) in collaboration with individual academic colleges. Students, faculty, staff, tribal community members, and the general public are invited to attend the progression of ceremonies throughout the day.
The schedule for the Friday ceremonies includes:
The celebration of Indigenous culture continues into the weekend with the Native American Heritage Game on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The Arizona Wildcats will face Northern Arizona at Casino Del Sol Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 6:30 PM MST. Pre-game festivities at Bear Down Field will begin at 3:15 PM with the Bear Down Bash, featuring 18-minute cultural performances from each tribe. A traditional gift presentation will follow during the Wildcat Walk at 4:15 PM, leading up to an on-field tribal recognition ceremony during the second quarter of the football game.
For more operational schedules or to register for the unveiling events, please visit the official University of Arizona Event Page.
