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DOC Therapeutic Writing (1/5) Readings Part I
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 creat...
Therapeutic Writing: Healing, Hope, and Voice Inside DOC
In this episode of Lena’s Lens, Lena highlights a therapeutic writing group inside the Salt River Department of Corrections, a program offering healing, reflection, an...
Miss Salt River 2026-2027
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 Annu...
Understanding the 2026 SRPMIC Election
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 ...
Repatriation: The Scotland Journey – Part 2
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...
Repatriation: The Scotland Journey – Part 1
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 Lud...
5 in 5 Initiative Update - Dr. Felix Muniz
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 talki...
Inside Salt River Business Development with CEO Michael Mainwold
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 it...
Journey to Recovery – A Conversation on Healing, Hope, and Community
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 Behavior...
SRPMIC Development Updates
Community Manager Bryan Meyers joins host Lena Jackson‑Eckert to discuss key development projects shaping the Salt River Pima‑Maricopa Indian Community. Bryan shares u...
5 in 5 Initiative
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 bein...
Rapid Fire Questions with SRPMIC President Martin Harvier
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.
Rapid Fire Questions with Council member Jacob Butler
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.
Rapid Fire Questions with SRPMIC Council Member Mikah Carlos
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.
Rapid Fire Questions with SRPMIC Council Member Suk Fulwilder
Coke or Pepsi, salt or savory. Learn more about SRPMIC Council Member Suk Fulwilder and her journey to tribal leadership in this episode of Lena's Lens.