Arizona American Indian Tourism Association

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

04/28/2026

Hopi Code Talkers Recognition Day on Thursday, April 30th at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center in Kykotsmovi from 9 am-3 pm.

For more info, call the Hopi Veterans Services at 928-734-3461.

04/26/2026

04/21/2026

"Open Spaces" is a Scottsdale Public Art juried exhibition of fiber artworks addressing the significance of the landscape. Natural elements such as plants, animals, and stone are foundational to humanity’s existence, and open spaces like national parks remind us of this and serve as a valuable resource for mental wellness. The exhibition, on display at Scottsdale Civic Center Library from July 9 to September 30, 2026, will be juried by Erika Lynne Hanson, an interdisciplinary artist, researcher, and educator whose work is rooted in textile practices. Submission deadline is May 4, 2026. Submit your artwork here: https://scottsdalearts.submittable.com/submit/342944/open-spaces-fiber-arts-addressing-the-landscape

04/21/2026

SVM is excited to announce that the 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 exhibit has found a new home at the South Mountain Visitor Center! If you missed out on visiting the exhibit while it was on display at the museum, you now have a second chance!

In this exhibit, guests will investigate and celebrate the deep connections between Arizona’s Indigenous communities and their agricultural traditions, offering a rich historical perspective and a glimpse into the contemporary practices that sustain these cultural lifeways today.

Guests can also discover how these communities have thrived for over 4,000 years, learn about farming practices unique to Arizona’s diverse ecosystems, and dive into the important ongoing story of water rights in the Southwest. It is a fascinating journey through history, food, and culture that you won’t want to miss!

𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 will be on display at South Mountain Visitor Center through until the end of the year. Make sure to visit to see all the features this exhibit has to offer!

04/20/2026

A special episode of Chopped titled “Indigenous Inspiration” will air April 21 on Food Network, featuring four Indigenous chefs competing with baskets centered on Indigenous ingredients.

The episode is described by the network as a “first-of-its-kind” competition focused on Indigenous culinary traditions.

Mariah Gladstone (Blackfeet/Cherokee), Ray Naranjo (Santa Clara Pueblo), Justin Pioche (Navajo), and Jessica Walks First (Menominee) will prepare a three-course meal across appetizer, entrée, and dessert rounds, with one chef eliminated each round. The winner will receive $10,000.

The judging panel includes Sean Sherman, Pyet DeSpain, and Eric Adjepong.

The episode airs at 9 p.m. ET and will stream on Discovery+ after broadcast.

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Will you be tuning in?

Source: Indian Country Today (Sandra Hale Schulman)

04/19/2026

"And I’ve met people around the country who have degrees from Harvard and stuff like that and they’ve never heard of the Long Walk because stories like that are being taken out of textbook. But it still alive in a lot of our Native people still hold that very true in their our hearts.

So I would like to help preserve the foods that helped keep us alive, help keep our stories alive because food is more than just nurturing; it’s the essence of healing and helps us brings us all together to laugh, but it also brings us together to cry. We celebrate with it, we mourn death with it," said Navajo chef Justin Pioche.

He'll be at the S’edav Va’aki Museum in Phoenix this weekend with a group of chefs gathering to celebrate Indigenous food.

Hear the full conversation: https://www.kjzz.org/the-show/2026-04-17/this-navajo-chef-takes-indigenous-food-into-the-realm-of-fine-dining

🎤 Lauren Gilger/KJZZ
📸 John Burcham

04/16/2026

Begin your motorcycle adventure with Navajo tour guide Geri Hongeva from Native Moto Tours on two wheels 🏍️