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Gila River Indian CommunityVaccines: Trick or Treat | Myth or Fact
Vaccines shouldn't be spooky, here's what you need to know!
For more information, please contact the Tribal Health Department - Community Health Education Program at (520) 562-5100.
209 sharesGila River Indian Community🚨EXTENDED THRU SUNDAY, OCT 4TH🚨
🎃 The pumpkins are glowing...your Weekend Fall plans are officially calling. ✨
Come experience Community Night at Glowing Pumpkins at the Riverwalk at Rawhide, where thousands of glowing pumpkins bring the season to life!
🌟Community Night runs through Thursday, October 1st and Friday, October 2nd.
🎃 $5 entry with Valid GRIC Tribal ID + Kids 2 and under are free
🎃Clear Bag Policy will be in place
🎃Free parking!
#CommunityFirst #Gilariver #GRIC #gilarivedev #wildhorsepass113 sharesGila River Indian CommunitySeptember 30th is recognized as Orange Shirt Day, it is a day to reflect on the tragedies of Native American and First Nations children who were forcibly removed from their homes to attend Indian Boarding Schools to strip away their language, culture and traditions. It is a day to acknowledge the harmful impacts of Indian Boarding Schools and to honor the survivors and remember the children who never returned home.
143454 sharesGila River Indian CommunityThe LIHEAP Summer Assistance Program will be closing on September 30, 2026.
52230 sharesGila River Indian CommunityGRIC Tribal Education department congratulates the winners of the 2026 Gila River Indian Community Tribal Education Department Whispers of Hope Art and Poetry contest. Thank you to all youth who submitted their creative expressions. Continue your efforts to be an advocate for Suicide Prevention and Awareness within your communities, schools, and at home. We are all very proud of you at GRIC Tribal Education Department!
72620 sharesGila River Indian CommunityPlease see this week's Weather Outlook for September 28 - October 4, 2026.
81 shareGila River Indian CommunityTribal leaders from the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Gila River Indian Community, and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community visited the Tohono O’odham Nation on Friday, Sept. 25, for a tour of the U.S./Mexico border, which crosses 62 miles through the Tohono O’odham Nation.
The Tohono O’odham Nation is working to stop the construction of a 30-foot border wall that would destroy natural resources and sacred sites. The Gila River Indian Community’s delegation included Governor Stephen Roe Lewis and Council Representatives Duane Jackson Jr., Kristina Morago, and Joey Whitman, who were given a firsthand look of the land that is at risk.
1419101224 sharesGila River Indian CommunityGila River Indian Community - Community Services Department
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7936 sharesGila River Indian CommunityTropical moisture 🌀⛈️ is expected to arrive early early next week which will result in increasing rain chances across the Desert Southwest.
What we know:
Moisture from Tropical Cyclones Odalys and Polo will be pulled into the region ahead of an approaching weather system beginning on Sunday. The bulk of the moisture should arrive Monday and Tuesday resulting in widespread showers and thunderstorms.
What is still uncertain:
Where the highest rainfall totals will reside (still large model spreads in overall totals) and whether there could also be severe weather accompanying the heavy rainfall.
Stay tuned as the forecast becomes more clear!
1815 sharesGila River Indian Community·D5 Casa BlancaDrivers traveling on SR 347 should plan for lane restrictions: September 24 - October 2, 2026.
Drivers should plan for extra travel time through the project corridor during overnight and weekend work.
To learn more about the SR 347 Improvement Project, please visit: https://azdot.gov/projects/central-district-projects/sr-347-improvement-project
229 sharesGila River Indian Community🎃 The pumpkins are glowing...your Weekend Fall plans are officially calling. ✨
Come experience Community Night at Glowing Pumpkins at the Riverwalk at Rawhide, where thousands of glowing pumpkins bring the season to life!
🌟Community Night runs through Thursday, October 1st and Friday, October 2nd.
🎃 $5 entry with Valid GRIC Tribal ID + Kids 2 and under are free
🎃Clear Bag Policy will be in place
🎃Free parking!
#GilaRiverDev #CommunityDriven #GRIC #gilariverindiancommunity #Rawhide
70329 sharesGila River Indian Community⛳🏌️♀️This week, participants were able to learn the basics of Golf at the first Tee Party - Women's Golf Clinic for Beginners. Thank you Brandon and his assistant from Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass for a fun Golf Clinic.
Be on the lookout for more series in the future!
188124 sharesGila River Indian Community🕯️ National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Families and community members are invited to connect with Gila River Crime Victim Services, meet the GRPD Cold Case Unit, update family and contact information, and learn about available resources and support.
📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Gila River Police Department – Sacaton
Families of murder victims are especially encouraged to attend.
We remember their names. We honor their lives. We stand with their families. 🕯️❤️
Gila River Indian CommunityGila River Indian CommunityIf you’ve traveled I‑10 between Phoenix and Casa Grande from March to September, please take a few minutes to complete ADOT’s biannual Construction Operations Survey between now and Oct. 5.
Click here to take the survey: https://hdr.jotform.com/262586034107859
🚧 How are we doing? 🚧
As construction continues along the I‑10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor, your input helps us improve how we deliver this work.
If you’ve traveled I‑10 between Phoenix and Casa Grande from March to September, please take a few minutes to complete ADOT’s biannual Construction Operations Survey between now and Oct. 5.
The link to the survey is below in the comments:
103 sharesGila River Indian Community·D5 Casa BlancaFriendly Reminder: The Elder Concerns Group & Elderly Services Program Informational Meeting is taking place this Wednesday (9/23)
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 12 PM
📍 District 5 Service Center
📞 For more information, please call the Elderly Services Program at (520) 562-5232.
Elder Concerns Group & Elderly Services Program: Informational Meeting
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 12 PM
📍 District 5 Service Center
📞 For more information, please call the Elderly Services Program at (520) 562-5232.
2217 sharesGila River Indian CommunityPreventing Respiratory Illnesses - What you can do to decrease you and your family's risk this season
To learn more, scan the QR code or visit: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/index.html
For more information, please call the Tribal Health Department - Community Health Education Program at (520) 562-5100.
138 sharesGila River Indian CommunitySee this week's Weather Outlook for September 21-27, 2026 provided by the Office of Emergency Management.
111 shareGila River Indian CommunityOn the third Friday of September, the Gila River Indian Community recognizes American Indian Day. This day serves as a reminder to celebrate who we are as Akimel O'otham and Pee-Posh as we carry on our culture and traditions to future generations. Happy American Indian Day!
70224214 sharesGila River Indian CommunityCommunity Outreach Budget Meeting
September 26, 2026
9 AM - District 7 Service Center
1 PM - District 3 Service Center
3750 sharesGila River Indian CommunityVoter Registration is open and will close on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Please see the contact information for your District Judge.
2635 sharesGila River Indian CommunityStatement from Governor Stephen Roe Lewis regarding the passing of Senator Jon Kyl.
Gila River Indian CommunityGila River Indian CommunityThe National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, expect scattered to widespread showers and storms through the night.
31218 sharesGila River Indian Community📣 Deadline extended to September 21, 2026, at 5 PM
GRIC Tribal Education department invites Gila River Indian Community youth to show your creativity in celebration of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2026. GRIC Tribal Education says Yes to Life!
GRIC Tribal Education department invites Gila River Indian Community youth to show your creativity in celebration of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2026. GRIC Tribal Education says Yes to Life!
For the entry form, visit: https://www.mygilariver.com/index.php/announcements
For more information, please contact the Tribal Education Department at (520) 562-3662.
1716 sharesGila River Indian CommunityPlease see this week's Weather Outlook provided by the Office of Emergency Management.
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