PHOENIX & CENTRAL AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBES Ak-Chin Indian Community Maricopa 520-568-1000, ak-chin.nsn.us The Ak-Chin Indian Community is nestled into the northern part of the Sonoran Desert, 35 miles south of Phoenix. The community has a variety of enterprises, including Ak-Chin Farms, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club and the Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center. When you visit, don’t skip the Ak-Chin Him-Dak Eco Museum, historic 1920s BIA Agent House and the 1920s St. Francis of Assisi Mission School House built in the 1930s. End your visit with a stop at the Ak-Chin Vekol Market for great burgers, fresh salad and other convenience store needs. Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 480-789-4957, wekopacasinoresort.com Located in beautiful Scottsdale/ Fountain Hills, Fort McDowell is just 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, surrounded by breathtaking 360-degree Sonoran Desert and mountain views. Attractions include We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, Fort McDowell Adventures and Eagle View RV Resort (Asah Gweh Oou-o). Gila River Indian Community Sacaton 520-796-5389, wildhorsepass.com The Wild Horse Pass Development Authority (WHPDA) is the Gila River Indian Community’s entity responsible for developing the Wild Horse Pass Development Area, a 3,300-acre master planned commercial development zone and the Community’s premiere tourist destination. The Wild Horse Pass Destination includes: Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, Gila River Resorts & Casinos-Wild Horse Pass, Whirlwind Golf Club, Aji Spa, Rawhide Western Town & Event Center, Phoenix Premium Outlets, KOLI Equestrian Center, Radford Racing School and Huhugam Heritage Center. Additionally, oversees the Four Points Hotel and Toka Sticks Golf Course at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRP-MIC) Near Scottsdale 480-362-2700, discoversaltriver.com Nestled amidst Arizona’s arid deserts, between the neighboring cities of Scottsdale and Mesa, lies the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Home to two distinct tribes, the Onk Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Xalychidom Piipaash (Maricopa), SRP-MIC embodies rich history and a heritage of hospitality. Within the Community’s Talking Stick Entertainment District, a vibrant fusion of dining, entertainment, and stunning mountain backdrops awaits. It’s the kind of place where you can dine with medieval knights, explore underwater worlds and step out on the town to create lasting memories. Whatever experience you’re after, we’ve got it from A to Z. See ad on page 72