Person of Interest- Alex Covarrubias CRIT Utilities Director.
The Colorado River Indian Tribes Utilities Department has welcomed a familiar face into its leadership, naming Alex Covarrubias Jr. as the new Utilities Director. Covarrubias is a Parker and Poston local who grew up in the community he now serves. His career in the water industry began in 2013, giving him more than a decade […]
Movie Review: Finding Hózhó
Navajo customs find a way to heal and reignite the strength of those in suffering and spiritual pain of what lingers in their heart, their mind, their body, their soul. But here, we have a film that questions and wrestles with the idea of how we feel out, process, and learn to forgive those who’ve […]
The Colorado River Indian Tribes, the Gila River Indian Community, and the Central Arizona Water Conservation District Pledge to Protect the Colorado River as States and the Federal Government Seek Solutions
(LAS VEGAS) The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT), the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) and the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, which manages the Central Arizona Project, have signed an historic proclamation to work together to protect the Colorado River. The three entities have had differing priorities and goals over the years regarding the River, […]
Arizona Medicaid now covers traditional healing. It’s helping Native communities preserve tradition
by Abigail Wilt Cronkite News PHOENIX – Natasha Bowman is a Navajo doula and student midwife. Her work centers around revitalizing traditional birthing through practices that have been overshadowed by Western medicine. In traditional spaces, families are often there, supporting the mother through labor and birth. One of Bowman’s clients was the first woman in her […]
Ahakhav Tribal Preserve: A Peaceful Place to Connect With Nature
The Ahakhav Tribal Preserve is a treasured outdoor space for the Colorado River Indian Tribes community. Located along the beautiful Colorado River in Parker, the Preserve offers a peaceful and educational environment where families can explore nature, relax, and learn about the land we call home. Newly hired Project Administrator, Marisol Chavira, has been dedicated […]
Person of Interest: ED&T Department of CRIT
The Colorado River Indian Tribes Employment Development and Training Department (ED&T) continues to be a vital resource for tribal members seeking support, skills, and employment. Through partnerships with the Department of Labor, Arizona Tribal Workforce, and the Department of Economic Security, ED&T provides job readiness services, education support, and hands-on work experience to those enrolled […]
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