Lena's Lens

In this first episode of our special Therapeutic Writing mini‑series, Lena’s Lens enters the Salt River Department of Corrections. Participants read the writings created during a 12‑week program designed to support...

In this first episode of a special mini‑series, Lena’s Lens highlights a therapeutic writing group inside the Salt River Department of Corrections — a program offering healing, reflection, and a safe space for...

In this episode of Lena’s Lens, Lena Jackson Eckert sits down with the newly crowned Miss Salt River 2026–2027, Jizelle Juan, following her coronation at the 38th Annual Miss Salt River Pageant. Jizelle shares her...

<p>In this episode of Lena’s Lens, Lena Jackson-Eckert speaks with Election Board Coordinators Erica Harvier and Ardell Moore to help community members better understand the upcoming 2026 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian...

In this episode of Lena’s Lens, Lena Jackson-Eckert speaks with Election Board Coordinators Erica Harvier and Ardell Moore to help community members better understand the upcoming 2026 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian...

<p>In Part Two of this special series, Lena Jackson Eckert continues the conversation about SRPMIC’s historic journey to Scotland for an international repatriation effort. This episode features Council Members Jacob...

<p>In this first installment of a special two‑part series, Lena Jackson Eckert speaks with Council Representative Su:k Chu:vak Fulwilder and NAGPRA Coordinator Martha Ludlow Martinez about a historic journey that took...

<p>In this episode of Lena's Lens, Lena welcomes back Dr. Felix Muniz for an update on the 5 in 5 Initiative. Dr. Muniz shares progress from Phase 2, which included talking circles, group concept mapping, surveys, and a...

<p>In this episode of Lena’s Lens, Lena Jackson‑Eckert talks with Michael Mainwold, CEO of Salt River Business Development, about the Community’s newest enterprise and its mission to expand economic opportunities beyond...

<p>In this episode of Lena’s Lens, host Lena Jackson‑Eckert sits down with Dr. Troy Melendez, Clinical Manager for Journey to Recovery, and Dr. Nate Velez, Chief Behavioral Health Officer at HHS, to take a closer look...

<p>Community Manager Bryan Meyers joins host Lena Jackson‑Eckert to discuss key development projects shaping the Salt River Pima‑Maricopa Indian Community. Bryan shares updates on the Salt River Auto Show, recent...

<p>Dr. Felix Muniz, Assistant Scientist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, visits with Ms. Lena to discuss the 5 in 5 Initiative and research that is being conducted in the SRPMIC. As an enrolled member...

<p>Coke or Pepsi, salt or savory. Learn more about SRPMIC President Martin Harvier and his journey to tribal leadership in this episode of Lena's Lens. </p> <br><p>************<br>Summer Speaker Series<br>Last Tuesday...

<p>Coke or Pepsi, salt or savory. Learn more about SRPMIC Council Member Jacob Butler and his journey to tribal leadership in this episode of Lena's Lens.</p> <br><p>************<br>Summer Speaker Series<br>Last Tuesday...

<p>Coke or Pepsi, salt or savory. Learn more about SRPMIC Council Member Mikah Carlos and her journey to tribal leadership in this episode of Lena's Lens.</p> <br><p>************<br>Summer Speaker Series<br>Last Tuesday...