Terrilynn ” Kitty ” Little – 40 Years of Service
Terrilynn “Kitty” Little started her career with the Colorado River Indian Tribes on May 22, 1985 as a Dispatcher Matron with the Law & Order Department. In 1986, she transferred to CRIT Auto and became the Parts Manager. In 1989, Ms. Little transferred to the CRIT Fire Department and became the Assistant Fire Chief. Her […]
Parker Alternative School Graduation Ceremony 2025
On Wednesday, May 22, 2025, Parker Alternative School held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2025. The commencement took place at the Parker Learning Center, located at the Arizona Western College. The ceremony began with a welcome from Center Director Lesley Brown who greeted family and friends gathered to celebrate the 22 students receiving […]
Wallace Junior High’s Class of 2025 Promotion
On May 22, 2025, Wallace Junior High School proudly hosted its Promotion Ceremony for the Class of 2025 at the Parker High School Gym. Family, friends, and faculty came together to honor a remarkable group of students stepping into the next chapter of their academic journey. Jasmandeep Singh set the tone as the enthusiastic Master […]
Le Pera Elementary School Celebrates the Class of 2025
The Promotion Ceremony for the Class of 2025 was filled with laughter, heartfelt speeches, and proud moments for students, families, and staff. The ceremony kicked off with a grand processional, led by the graduating Class of 2025 themselves. Taye Welsh and Ivan Villegas served as bilingual Masters of Ceremonies, effortlessly guiding the event in both […]
Tiny Tassels, Big Dreams: CRIT Head Start Promotion 2025
On May 24, 2025, the Parker High School Gymnasium was bursting with excitement, cheers, and proud smiles as some very young scholars reached a big milestone—their official promotion from Head Start to kindergarten. The gym was filled with families, friends, and loved ones, all gathered to celebrate the Class of 2025. Dressed in bright red […]
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CRIT To Consider Personhood Status For The Colorado River
Drought conditions, climate change, and concerns about CRIT’s water rights bring into focus the importance of recognizing Earth Day. CRIT’s 15th annual Earth Day celebration takes place May 31st from 8am to 11am at the Ahakhav Preserve. The event will include raffles, music, food, hayrides, prizes, and information booths. The event comes as CRIT’s Tribal […]
Governor Hobbs Signs Emily’s Law
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs was joined by Tribal leaders, including CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores, the MMIP Task Force, representatives from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the family of Emily Pike for a ceremonial bill signing for HB 2281 (“Emily’s Law”). This law codifies a new Turquoise Alert which helps law enforcement respond more […]
Memorial Day 2025: Honoring the Fallen and the Families Who Carry Their Legacy
On this Memorial Day, the solemn notes of tribute echoed once again across the sacred grounds where service members, their families, and the wider community gathered to remember and reflect. Delivering the keynote address was Herman “T.J.” Laffoon, a former CRIT Council member, veteran, and representative of the American Legion. His words were both reverent […]