Nature Nook Shows

Visit the Nature Nook to sit down, relax, and watch our partners in action. With live wildlife and other presentations throughout the event, there's a whole world of wonder to be found on the Nature Nook stage!

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Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Traditional Dancers

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Traditional Dancers represent the Onk Akimel O’odham, the “Salt River People”. The dance group was established in 1996, by a group of teens whose focus was to gain more knowledge of the culture and traditions as Onk Akimel O’odham, through song and dance. Their goal was to pass on these teachings to future generations and ignite a spark in young people to take an interest in who they are and where they come from. The legacy continues today under the direction of SRPMIC Vice President Ricardo Leonard, as well as advisors Helema Andrews and Paula Williams. Some of the original youth who started the group continue to sing and dance along with their children.