Thank you for highlighting MMIW. 6:28 The jurisdictional BS with the BIA (federal land), sadly, aids predators in abusing the Indigenous. Too complicated to fully explain here, just know, predators are taking advantage of jurisdictional loop holes.
You are a wonderful person and a great content creator. This is very relevant and has a profound message. Keep it up, I'm always expecting the next video. Saludos desde Colombia.
Hey Peter, we the Yaquis are also in Arizona. A very small almost unknown reservation in Arizona. We have tribes across the state as well as villages in Mexico practicing the same tradition. It would be amazing to have you come by so we can show you our ways. It’s a tradition that started here in the U.S. in the 1880s. Much earlier in Mexico.
Are you guys friendly with the Apache? Now, & then? I'm an Irishman & Apache, 2 bad bloodlines for drinking, but both bloodlines, FIERCE WARRIORS, & very proud of our history, but know way more about my Irish history than my other history, the reason I'm asking this question. Thank you & God Bless everyone who reads this, let's ALL pray for our current country, & the sad state its in....
you best of keeping it to your self mate n being a dark horse bc thats how humanity looses things liek you still have, take it from an old bugger my friend. peace from sydney nsw.
I have been a resident of Phoenix for the last 35 years, This has been a very educational documentary. Here, we tend not to pay attention to how our indigenous peoples live. The Natives truly deserve all the respects. Thanks Peter, you truly are " Peter The Great " American one.
@@Thomas-Bradley Get over your virtue signaling, dude. We don’t need anymore middle aged stay at home moms telling everyone what is and isn’t acceptable for native folk. Besides…ZERO tribal folk prefer to be called “Indigenous American”. They prefer their exact tribal names. Don’t be so obtuse and control your audacity.
@@Thomas-Bradley Make a habit of asking preference as it literally depends and many won’t get offended if you are obviously being respectful. If you’re native, then you should know this. If you’re not, then you shouldn’t be acting like they all have one opinion and are in agreement.
@@DinggisKhaaniMagtaal But it is fact that the word indigenous is much more respectable than calling them "the natives". Calling African Americans "the blacks" is offensive and that should apply the same to the indigenous communities everywhere. You can ask them which term is much more respectable. If indeed the goal is to be respectful than what is the problem of other people telling you that there are other more respectable ways to refer to a historically disenfranchised community? Unless of course if you are Indigenous Americans yourself
Being a boy that grew up on the Rez, I appreciate these videos so much! Allows outsiders the opportunity to actually see within. Coming from a small Rez I wish my people had the opportunities like Gila River. I traveled there for a conference in 2019 and stayed at that exact casino, beautiful place! Keep these videos coming!
HE said he was mixed, so if he's a tribal-mix and lives on that reservation, then can't you, as another tribe, live on that larger reservation? But, he also said, the smaller reservations get more money.
All tribes work differently, they’re their own nation with different laws. There are certain guidelines that need to be met to live within certain reservations tribal housing. We have mixed here but we go by blood quantum, so the more blood of a tribe you are, you enroll in that tribe. My reservation sadly has a lot of private property that was lost over time like he talked about, where members sold their land and it was bought by non-members. So you could purchase that property and “live on reservation” but tribal law supersedes within the boundaries. When it comes to “more money” it depends on your location. So with Gila River being in an area of a large city they have a lot more people visiting their properties bringing a lot more money. As for my area that is more rural that’s not the case. Relying more heavily on tourism, and grant funding. Small amounts are provided by our casinos and other businesses.
I had to make another comment because Peter must not have known the story of Ira Hayes a Pima Native. He was one of the men that raised the flag on Mt Surabachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, and he is pictured in the iconic photograph of that moment that itself was made in to the US Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington DC. Johnny Cash also wrote a song about him called "The Ballad of Ira Hayes".
The Ira Hayes moment shows him reaching for the flag after he helped raise it but not being able to grasp it as it's being pulled away from him by a bunch of white men. Very symbolic.
I enjoy your videos, Peter. I live about 100 yards from the Rez and you drove past my retirement community on the way to Wild Horse Pass. It's great that you are bringing enlightenment to the world regarding our Native tribes here in Arizona and throughout the country.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Deuteronomy 18:20 "But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die." False prophets and teachers will face severe consequences. You will serve Satan for all of eternity.
I work in Gila River, and I train new employees (most of them being non-community members. I cannot stress it enough, it's like living in a whole different country as far as how people live and the culture. It's an eye-opening experience to live in a modernized society in the Phoenix valley, then working every day in the community. Thank you for this documentary, because it sheds light on how these community members live and survive.
I think this is wonderful how these people are living their best lives despite what our government has done to their native culture and lifestyle. As an RN case manager who helps a lot of patients on the reservations in Oregon, diabetes is the number one disease that kills these people. Their metabolism is different than Europeans and they can’t process food- especially carbs-like we do. That includes sugars in alcohol which is why they have such a bad time with drinking. They’re more vulnerable to alcohol. This predisposes them to diabetes which leads to many other medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, wound healing problems, limb loss, blindness, and other serious complications. That’s why they have huge dialysis centers and such large supportive medical facilities to care for their community. Unfortunately, the natives in our country are dying disproportionately from the European diet and lifestyle changes we’ve imposed on them. Kudos to you for doing this important role in our society. I love helping these folks. Gaining their trust isn’t easy-that’s for sure.
I'm Tohono O'odham and part Pima, and Hopi, with lots of family in the Sacaton area. I come from Sells on the Tohono O'odham Nation and live in Tucson. This is a remarkable presentation, I thank Samuel for taking the time to show you his Community. Yes we TOs are "old skool" as the young man remarked, sometimes a little too old skool for my personal taste, but we, Gila River, Salt River, and Ak Chin are sister tribes whose cultures are intertwined in many ways. The only thing I don't really care for living on the Rez is the isolationist mindset that leaders and especially law enforcement have, which I feel reinforces an us-against-them mentality among the people. Still, I've enjoyed watching your tours of Indian Country, thank you for your hard work.
being a Canadian that loves farming, I am so dang envious of people that can farm year round. 110f-115f would be brutal, but I'd gladly trade the constant dark freezing cold winter for those oppressive temps haha. excellent video as always, you've become one of the few RUclipsrs that never disappoint with a video
@@hostilesavage4299 Leafy greens can be grown in the winter, and citrus along with many fruiting crops ripen through the winter. It all depends on your elevation and proximity to urban centers that determine how cold the winters get.
@@hostilesavage4299 Ummmm….There’s literally HUNDREDS of crops that grow year round in Arizona. That’s literally the main marketing point. “Come to Arizona. Grow year round”. Do you know what you’re talking about?
That grease wood, I think he called it, is creosote. It has a ton of uses. When burnt it is an excellent insect repellent especially for mosquitoes. We'd burn it when backpacking and use the smoke like a dry bath. It can help kill bacteria that cause body odor and also covers up some smells
"By the people, For the people" A true community. I'm sure it's not perfect and there are problems in all communities but it is amazing to see what it looks like when a community tries to fix the problems.
Thank you for visiting the Arizona reservations. Live in Tucson, drive to Phoenix at least once a week zooming through the Gila Community on the way to a meeting.. This visit to the Gila Community was great and made me realize that I need to stop and appreciate what we have on our doorsteps.
love from AZ man, as a Arizona native I get so hyped when you come to my state. you've shown me that parts of my state that id likely never see, especially when it comes to any of the reservations. I love learning about their beliefs because they resonate with me so much more than normal religious stories and values. thank you for giving my people a platform to share their stories on. cant wait for more content from you man! safe travels pete
Went to jail there. Got out i did not know where i was at. Thankful the nice pimas helped a fellow navajo native out. Their programs are outrageous! They really take care of you. They got me back to Chandler safely. The casino’s are really helping them. Much respect 🙏🏽 ahe’hee
I love that he spoke about seeing the night sky and the fresh air vs the city pollution, both light and smog. I've always wanted to come to Arizona to be able to see the night sky.
I've driven through the Gila River Community many times. Saw the wild horses often in the big alfalfa fields way off in the distance off of Riggs Rd. So glad you featured this Native community!
Appreciate how you ask about the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people. You should try to contact someone from the communities that you are visiting that can give you a more in depth explanation of the crisis. The people that you have asked just seem nonchalant about it.
I'm White and in my mid-70s. I've been on many native reservations throughout the US because my "dad," who raised me from age six-months, was full-blooded from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Therefore, I was allowed to be in areas of reservations that were strictly verboten for non-natives - especially Whites. As a non-native, it was both an honor and an eye-opening experience to travel inside the various reservations. Some of it was interesting, and some - especially the conditions of poverty - were very sad. As a child, in the mid-1950s with pale white skin and red hair, I was a bit of an oddity to be seen on a reservation. Back then, for some children who lived deep inside the reservation, it was their first experience with another child who wasn't native. Despite what the US government did to native-Americans throughout history, my dad was a patriot who love the USA, and he served in the US Airforce as a Master Sargeant during the Korean War. I can tell you that all of the "free stuff," like housing and healthcare, on reservations is not on par with its counterparts off the reservation. In 2000, I held my dad's hand as he passed away in an "Indian hospital" in Oklahoma. I was both angry and disappointed with the low level of care he and other native-Americans were receiving. Ironically, people who cross our borders illegally receive a much higher level of healthcare, than the vast majority of native-Americans on reservations. In conclusion, the gentleman who served as Peter's "Rez" guide was respectful and a good person. Unfortunately, Peter did not get a "candid look" into reservation life. So, next time, I advise Peter to choose a native guide who currently lives off the reservation but had unfettered access. ° visit more reservations
Perspective noted. Very very sad for the bad treatment of the indigenous, as Peter says "THAT IS A WILD MIX". I feel the pain. I feel the resentment against whites, and it's a notch down in my respect for anybody that hates others so much they feel they have to get revenge. The irony is that the exclusive cold shoulder treatment comes back around. They're continuing a cycle of bitterness, which manifests in suicides, disappearing persons, murders, rapes, alcoholism, drug traffic, human trafficking, and the obvious health deterioration issues, both mental health and physical. I've been inside a casino, just to take a leak, and people look like zombies, fixated on the slot machines, wasting their life away without knowing the value of human life. You can't buy back a moment of time for any amount of money. Discrimination is a human weakness, but if we could limit that to believers vs non-believers, there would be more valuable progress in this ultra materialistic part of the earth planet. Lots of pioneers with non-dark skin were killed just for being non-native , passing thru, but somehow there's not a big movement now of organized retribution, aimed at destroying people who have dark skin and black hair. Rather, we see today here and now they are fully advancing in the style of life that they killed non-dark skin people for. I'd just say as a believer, I could live on watermelon, oranges, olives and that herbal tea plant. I bet lots of other good stuff grows, but what do the priorities tell you that were shown? Meats, liquor, coffee, sodas and cigarettes, and medications for the diseases that this kind of diet leads to. 😢
Thomas Ott. Well said. Much respect 4 ur family & esp ur father & his service. Thank u. I am so sorry 4 his treatment, it was not right. I am also a veteran. Ur story touched my heart. Know ppl pray 4 u, I am now 1 of them. Know ur Creator, my Creator is God (Jehovah) , his Son Jesus & the Holy Spirit. He cares 4 & loves his ppl. John 3:16 Again thank u & ur family 4 ur fathers service. God bless
It’s really great to see the reservation infrastructure and different facilities to support the people living there. I live in Montana and unfortunately the reservations here are not doing nearly as well. Good for these people!
I remember going to a reservation out in Arizona for a mission trip. Houses were all broken down and only one cement road. A lot of the older natives were drugged out and sick of living. We were there for a week and gave them dental, medical care. We also built the kids a basketball court ❤
I didn’t follow the full details but since this episode is in phx the nba team suns paid tribute to the natives recently and held a game and had the natives perform at halftime of the that game. They wore all the regalia and drums nn dancing.
@@BORN-to-Run I work with many of the tribes in Arizona and have met and seen things that are by invitation only. I've also seen things that sort of make me cringe. The casinos, resorts and amenities could put a lot of cities to shame. I'm certainly happy what the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) has built for their community. They've also created donations for education outside of their community. Each of the tribal communities I have worked with are so unique and in totally different circumstances. 🙋 Have a great day.
@thomas O'Keefe You are correct. There are over 300 UN-recognized tribes because they didn't trust the government and didn't sign treaties. They're smart because they knew their words were lies. They deserve recognition.
I used to live on E Liberty Ln in Phoenix (a stone's throw from GR) & worked as a security supervisor at Phoenix Premium Outlets which is actually on the res. Worked with several Gila River Natives & they were all very nice people - a little bit rambunctious but so am I so that's probably why we got along so well. When I was real young I ran with a rough crowd & he's definitely right about certain areas (especially just south of old Pecos Rd) being criminal hotspots (dumping of bodies, stolen cars, playing around with explosives, etc.). The GRPD were the very first PD I saw who used Ford Raptors & that was back when they first came out & I thought it was so cool haha. I miss my Arizona & Gila River friends now that I've been living across the country in Ohio for years now - love for you guys!
This is truly the coolest video I have ever watched. Samuel is truly one of the nicest people I have ever hung with. a good man. Thank you for sharing, it really was excellent to see the folks from the rez getting better than history has afforded them. Great job, well done. Be well Samuel.
Thank you People of Sun 🌞 for sharing your lands . Thank you Peter for sharing as well. I watch everything you put out . Being a Native , Indigenous, Indian Woman&Mother I was hella happy to see this series of our peoples . I would love to see you film California's Mission Natives Peoples . My ancestors are from the San Gabriel Mission We are the Tongva . My grandparents went to Peris /Sherman Indian School. Then were relocated to The Sf Bay Area. Alot of people don't realize we are still here . They don't realize the Golden Gate Bridge and Hollywood stars is where beautiful brown red people lived . And through the Mission system and Gold rush we are still here . I would love a series on the Mission system and the INDIGENOUS who built and lived in these Mission's
Kurt Caz and Sabbatical are my favorite international travel RUclipsrs, but for US content Peter Santenello is the undisputed best, I love how he goes to communities and highlights what makes them wonderful.
I lived in Phoenix for a decade and miss it just about every day. I worked all over the valley. I spent just about my entire off time exploring the country. It was interesting to see something so close that I never really had the opportunity to.
I love learning about the native cultures and understanding what has happened with them because honestly it's not something that is common knowledge where I'm from. I just really find the way other people live and their history so fascinating. It's also so heartbreaking to know that my ancestors took so much from them and did a half assed job of giving back to them.
My dad use to drive a truck across country, I would go with him going on resivations are amazing. Frineldy people, the culture, I love the hand made stuff you can find.
It’s wild. It seems like since he has been sheltered on the res for so long, he doesnt realize how good they have certain things compared to non-natives
@@ganvalexposure2163 waste of life? Really dude -_- Bro is getting $300 a quarter and sounded happy about it… to me and many others that is dirt poor. That being said, the amount of services they get, and him thinking it was normal was simply surprising to me
You are getting better and better. Nice edit on the intro. Louis Theroux has been my favourite go to for social documentaries. He is a BBC guy and a part of the big "machine" with large budgets. I am impressed that a "home made" (no offence) production company is starting to reach BBC/established media quality level. When saying quality I mean everything we don't see, planning, editing, scene selection, what and how different topics are talked about/presented etc. etc. Your an inspirational guy Peter. The world we live in is built by self-made men. You are one of them :)
Great video 👍 I grew up in Scottsdale literally right next to the Salt River Community, I remember in the 60s and 70s they grew cotton and alfalfa and stuff like that, now just like there they have casinos on the reservation. They have a little store with a Shell gas station. I buy all my gas and snacks from there. They are the nicest people. Hopefully someone will reach out to you so you can do a video over there. Have a great day
One thing that the reservation did that is really humerus is that whole stretch over there is where the 101 freeway is -- ON the reservation land. Pima Street is the dividing line between Scottsdale and the reservation. So, the indian community did a great thing for themselves for having the freeway built literally on their land - so now, they collect sales tax etc from all those businesses lining the freeway. I remember Scottsdale government being really upset over that because they are not receiving the tax money.
@@JM-ig4ed exactly I came to Scottsdale in 1965 I can remember in the sixties they closed their half of Pima road. Then Pima went to Shea paved, their was a four- way stop sign there and then it was dirt and then a desert road that you could take out to both of the steak houses out there.
I remember when Pima and Shea was a four-way stop! It was out in the middle of nothing back then. Oh, how I would love to travel back in time and drive all over that area just one more time.
I can't believe you were right in town Peter. I am there all the time as I work for GRHC. I want so much to cross paths with you someday. I, of course, watch every video and appreciate all of your work, especially on the reservations. Thanks to Samuel for his insight.
Thrilled to see the Pima and Maricopa on your channel. I lived in Chandler in the 90s and my former husband worked for them. I have fond memories of tribal day celebrations. We were at the opening night of the very 1st casino that was in a very small temporary building off Allison Road. The tribe used casino proceeds to build the infrastructure you see and they didn't offer a per capita payment back then.
i love to visit the different rez's across arizona it takes me back to the older years where people get along and help each other out in the friendliest ways.. i grew up in lakeside which is in navajo county next to McNary had alot of my aunts and uncles work at & for southwest lumber mill where i spent many of days visiting them while at work until they shut down the logging industry which did so much for the forest lands up there and without that industry to aid the lands on keeping the forests so pristine and manageable vs now days where when forest fires happen they are so massive making them so impossible & hard to control when they happen like what happened with the rodeo chetisky fire along with a few others
I grew up in Whiteriver and spent alot of time in McNary Pinetop Showlow n fished all over the place still have friends out there...I miss the White Mountains!
@patmatthews2586 ya I know what you mean i grew fishing anywhere i could too i just wish I could get up there more often then I have lately especially since my family still has a place ther in lakeside right on the water of rainbow lake right at the old dam at the start of the lake man how time Flys by i really need to spend more time up there vs down in the hot hot valley
I spent several doing physical therapy house calls for people all across the Gila River Reservation. They are wonderful people. They have many health issues as you noticed. They have virtually every need met, but they struggle to thrive. It's a sobering experience. Thank you for presenting an open viewpoint on these people.
My mother in law and father in law were at gila interment camp for four and a half years, they were farmers in central California, when they got out of camp they farmed again and passed away in 2021
Awesome videos about the reservations.All these other videos depicting poverty and destitution while some of these tribes are really taking good care of their people while still protecting the land. Glad to see that. 10,000 % better than the hellhole that is Phoenix.
My Home, Gila River Indian Community, now living on Tohono O'odham Nation. My family is from Vah-Ki/Bapchule village, & Sacaton, Miss raiding the farms.
Very good video of Gila River, People Of The River. They're a very good tribe, I worked for them for 16 plus years. They do take very good care of there tribal people. Another casino going up, Gila River San Tan Mountain Casino. You just missed their 59th Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo, in march, it was great. So thanks again for the video and all the others, keep them coming. TGreat job and take care.
As some one who lives in Sacaton it was nice to watch this video. It's nice to see you showing thousands of people what our reservation is like. Thank you Peter !
I love the People of Gila River. Thank you Peter and Samuel!✨ The Yaqui are so close, I wish you'd done a bit there. It's a tiny rez, but a very very important one.
"You don't see that at Walmart." LOL 😂 Interesting vlog, and quite entertaining I must say Peter. I bet you must be fun to hang around with for a day or two haha. Thanks for sharing this Native guys perspective on living on the Reservation. Yes it does seem like a whole nother world out there for sure. Seems a little bit boring 💤 unfortunately. Unless you're an older person I suppose, hmm 🤔 Well keep up the great work my dear. Hugs
I love that you stopped by, but you definitely need to come back and get someone who’s more educated with Gila River. I’ve lived here my whole life, and even I know when we lost our water (which was 1930 when the Coolidge Dam was built) yes, we’re farmers, but his claim of we’re fighters is misleading. My ancestors did not go out and pick fights, but they sure did defend themselves. And people don’t have to rent to own anymore. They got rid of that years ago. and since this is federal land, we can’t sell the homes or get mortgages. And the reason we have so many casinos is so that we don’t have to rely on the money from the federal government. Gila River has been economically independent for a while now. I love that someone is interested in my community, but I know there could’ve been more said. Like the governor, he’s on his third term now, because he’s a governor for the people. We got tons of help during the height of the pandemic and after.
Ur videos are always great. No bias no misreprensation. Thats what I like about u. Other channels or news puppets won't show the difficult sides of each community. Thanks for sharing your videos.keep doing it 😊
i live in gilbert in the east valley and know every place you visited. i did my graduate research on gila river, then worked for salt river pima-maricopa indian community for 10 years. salt river is another native community next to the city; it’s just east of scottsdale. i love the community and its people and remain in contact with great friends out there. samuel, thanks for helping peter to explore and understand the community. it’s so important to show what’s happening in native communities throughout the u.s. (and beyond) to help educate and break down stereotypes and barriers.
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Thank you for these videos Peter.
Thank you for highlighting MMIW.
6:28 The jurisdictional BS with the BIA (federal land), sadly, aids predators in abusing the Indigenous. Too complicated to fully explain here, just know, predators are taking advantage of jurisdictional loop holes.
Are you planning on visiting the Apaches? San Carlos? There will be a huge Sunrise dance there next weekend 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Peter.. you could be a native Florida man and do the miccosukee tribe 😎
You are a wonderful person and a great content creator. This is very relevant and has a profound message.
Keep it up, I'm always expecting the next video. Saludos desde Colombia.
Hey Peter, we the Yaquis are also in Arizona. A very small almost unknown reservation in Arizona. We have tribes across the state as well as villages in Mexico practicing the same tradition. It would be amazing to have you come by so we can show you our ways. It’s a tradition that started here in the U.S. in the 1880s. Much earlier in Mexico.
My ancestral tribe from my mom's side ❤✊🏾
Are you guys friendly with the Apache? Now, & then?
I'm an Irishman & Apache, 2 bad bloodlines for drinking, but both bloodlines, FIERCE WARRIORS, & very proud of our history, but know way more about my Irish history than my other history, the reason I'm asking this question.
Thank you & God Bless everyone who reads this, let's ALL pray for our current country, & the sad state its in....
you best of keeping it to your self mate n being a dark horse bc thats how humanity looses things liek you still have, take it from an old bugger my friend. peace from sydney nsw.
Can I come?
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I live there when I was a kid Guadalupe I remember the fariseo The food And everybody knew everybody...Yaqui💙🤍❤️🔥
I have been a resident of Phoenix for the last 35 years, This has been a very educational documentary.
Here, we tend not to pay attention to how our indigenous peoples live.
The Natives truly deserve all the respects.
Thanks Peter, you truly are " Peter The Great " American one.
Make a habit of not calling them the "Natives" and use the word "Indigenous American" instead.
@@Thomas-Bradley
Get over your virtue signaling, dude. We don’t need anymore middle aged stay at home moms telling everyone what is and isn’t acceptable for native folk.
Besides…ZERO tribal folk prefer to be called “Indigenous American”.
They prefer their exact tribal names.
Don’t be so obtuse and control your audacity.
@@Thomas-Bradley oh jeez. Here we go..Do you know the word American derives from Italian?
@@Thomas-Bradley Make a habit of asking preference as it literally depends and many won’t get offended if you are obviously being respectful. If you’re native, then you should know this. If you’re not, then you shouldn’t be acting like they all have one opinion and are in agreement.
@@DinggisKhaaniMagtaal But it is fact that the word indigenous is much more respectable than calling them "the natives". Calling African Americans "the blacks" is offensive and that should apply the same to the indigenous communities everywhere. You can ask them which term is much more respectable. If indeed the goal is to be respectful than what is the problem of other people telling you that there are other more respectable ways to refer to a historically disenfranchised community? Unless of course if you are Indigenous Americans yourself
Respect.
Thank you to Gila River for letting Peter showcase what is really going on locally. 👍
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ your delusional
@@Cameron-ls3qt I approve this statement 👌
I’m glad you are exploring America like nobody else. Glad to see the great nation
Being a boy that grew up on the Rez, I appreciate these videos so much! Allows outsiders the opportunity to actually see within. Coming from a small Rez I wish my people had the opportunities like Gila River. I traveled there for a conference in 2019 and stayed at that exact casino, beautiful place! Keep these videos coming!
HE said he was mixed, so if he's a tribal-mix and lives on
that reservation, then can't you, as another tribe, live on that
larger reservation?
But, he also said, the smaller reservations get more money.
All tribes work differently, they’re their own nation with different laws. There are certain guidelines that need to be met to live within certain reservations tribal housing. We have mixed here but we go by blood quantum, so the more blood of a tribe you are, you enroll in that tribe. My reservation sadly has a lot of private property that was lost over time like he talked about, where members sold their land and it was bought by non-members. So you could purchase that property and “live on reservation” but tribal law supersedes within the boundaries. When it comes to “more money” it depends on your location. So with Gila River being in an area of a large city they have a lot more people visiting their properties bringing a lot more money. As for my area that is more rural that’s not the case. Relying more heavily on tourism, and grant funding. Small amounts are provided by our casinos and other businesses.
This tribe seems to have it together. Better infrastructure than my non res hometown of 40 thousand people by far.
I had to make another comment because Peter must not have known the story of Ira Hayes a Pima Native. He was one of the men that raised the flag on Mt Surabachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, and he is pictured in the iconic photograph of that moment that itself was made in to the US Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington DC. Johnny Cash also wrote a song about him called "The Ballad of Ira Hayes".
Johnny Cash performed the song, but it was written by Peter LaFarge.
Flags of our Father is great movie about this.
Wind Talkers
Yes, I was surprised Samuel didn't mention him. Ira was a Pima and the Tribe has an annual Ira Hayes Day.
The Ira Hayes moment shows him reaching for the flag after he helped raise it but not being able to grasp it as it's being pulled away from him by a bunch of white men. Very symbolic.
I enjoy your videos, Peter. I live about 100 yards from the Rez and you drove past my retirement community on the way to Wild Horse Pass. It's great that you are bringing enlightenment to the world regarding our Native tribes here in Arizona and throughout the country.
@AZMotoRider
ride safe out there brother
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Deuteronomy 18:20 "But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die."
False prophets and teachers will face severe consequences. You will serve Satan for all of eternity.
He drove within a few 100 feet of my house twice, was a trip to see on video.😎
@@Cages_Customs you want a cookie or a medal
I work in Gila River, and I train new employees (most of them being non-community members. I cannot stress it enough, it's like living in a whole different country as far as how people live and the culture. It's an eye-opening experience to live in a modernized society in the Phoenix valley, then working every day in the community. Thank you for this documentary, because it sheds light on how these community members live and survive.
I think this is wonderful how these people are living their best lives despite what our government has done to their native culture and lifestyle.
As an RN case manager who helps a lot of patients on the reservations in Oregon, diabetes is the number one disease that kills these people. Their metabolism is different than Europeans and they can’t process food- especially carbs-like we do. That includes sugars in alcohol which is why they have such a bad time with drinking. They’re more vulnerable to alcohol. This predisposes them to diabetes which leads to many other medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, wound healing problems, limb loss, blindness, and other serious complications. That’s why they have huge dialysis centers and such large supportive medical facilities to care for their community. Unfortunately, the natives in our country are dying disproportionately from the European diet and lifestyle changes we’ve imposed on them. Kudos to you for doing this important role in our society. I love helping these folks. Gaining their trust isn’t easy-that’s for sure.
I just love to watch this series about different reservations around the US.
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So you love watching videos of peoples who were stripped of there land and then given a fraction of it where they were confused to!?
I'm Tohono O'odham and part Pima, and Hopi, with lots of family in the Sacaton area. I come from Sells on the Tohono O'odham Nation and live in Tucson. This is a remarkable presentation, I thank Samuel for taking the time to show you his Community. Yes we TOs are "old skool" as the young man remarked, sometimes a little too old skool for my personal taste, but we, Gila River, Salt River, and Ak Chin are sister tribes whose cultures are intertwined in many ways. The only thing I don't really care for living on the Rez is the isolationist mindset that leaders and especially law enforcement have, which I feel reinforces an us-against-them mentality among the people. Still, I've enjoyed watching your tours of Indian Country, thank you for your hard work.
He goes to the corners others won’t and unfailingly shows such sincerity and respect ❤
being a Canadian that loves farming, I am so dang envious of people that can farm year round. 110f-115f would be brutal, but I'd gladly trade the constant dark freezing cold winter for those oppressive temps haha.
excellent video as always, you've become one of the few RUclipsrs that never disappoint with a video
Do you farm in Canada? Which part?
It isnt really year round farming here in the desert either as winter temps do drop below freezing..
@@hostilesavage4299 Leafy greens can be grown in the winter, and citrus along with many fruiting crops ripen through the winter. It all depends on your elevation and proximity to urban centers that determine how cold the winters get.
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Ummmm….There’s literally HUNDREDS of crops that grow year round in Arizona.
That’s literally the main marketing point.
“Come to Arizona. Grow year round”.
Do you know what you’re talking about?
Just be grateful you don’t have to worry about water
This series is one of the best thing I've seen on youtube. Thank you for the work you've been doing, Peter!
That grease wood, I think he called it, is creosote. It has a ton of uses. When burnt it is an excellent insect repellent especially for mosquitoes. We'd burn it when backpacking and use the smoke like a dry bath. It can help kill bacteria that cause body odor and also covers up some smells
"By the people, For the people"
A true community. I'm sure it's not perfect and there are problems in all communities but it is amazing to see what it looks like when a community tries to fix the problems.
Thank you for visiting the Arizona reservations. Live in Tucson, drive to Phoenix at least once a week zooming through the Gila Community on the way to a meeting.. This visit to the Gila Community was great and made me realize that I need to stop and appreciate what we have on our doorsteps.
love from AZ man, as a Arizona native I get so hyped when you come to my state. you've shown me that parts of my state that id likely never see, especially when it comes to any of the reservations. I love learning about their beliefs because they resonate with me so much more than normal religious stories and values. thank you for giving my people a platform to share their stories on. cant wait for more content from you man! safe travels pete
Went to jail there. Got out i did not know where i was at. Thankful the nice pimas helped a fellow navajo native out. Their programs are outrageous! They really take care of you. They got me back to Chandler safely. The casino’s are really helping them. Much respect 🙏🏽 ahe’hee
I love that he spoke about seeing the night sky and the fresh air vs the city pollution, both light and smog.
I've always wanted to come to Arizona to be able to see the night sky.
GOD BLESS THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY 🙏🙏🙏 FROM CASA GRANDE ARIZONA 🙏🙏🙏
What a great education. We sure appreciate Samuel and the generosity of the tribe allowing us to see what an amazing job they’re doing 🌞🙏
They are doing it right and taking care of their people, much respect.
“It’s where I come to cry” please protect him at all costs
What does that mean in Native slang? Lol
I've driven through the Gila River Community many times. Saw the wild horses often in the big alfalfa fields way off in the distance off of Riggs Rd. So glad you featured this Native community!
they’re not “wild” somebody owns those horses, the rez is open range so the livestock can graze
Appreciate how you ask about the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people. You should try to contact someone from the communities that you are visiting that can give you a more in depth explanation of the crisis. The people that you have asked just seem nonchalant about it.
Incredible. The Council have made the community health a top priority. This is a really informative series.
I'm White and in my mid-70s.
I've been on many native reservations throughout the US because my "dad," who raised me from age six-months, was full-blooded from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Therefore, I was allowed to be in areas of reservations that were strictly verboten for non-natives - especially Whites.
As a non-native, it was both an honor and an eye-opening experience to travel inside the various reservations. Some of it was interesting, and some - especially the conditions of poverty - were very sad.
As a child, in the mid-1950s with pale white skin and red hair, I was a bit of an oddity to be seen on a reservation. Back then, for some children who lived deep inside the reservation, it was their first experience with another child who wasn't native.
Despite what the US government did to native-Americans throughout history, my dad was a patriot who love the USA, and he served in the US Airforce as a Master Sargeant during the Korean War.
I can tell you that all of the "free stuff," like housing and healthcare, on reservations is not on par with its counterparts off the reservation.
In 2000, I held my dad's hand as he passed away in an "Indian hospital" in Oklahoma. I was both angry and disappointed with the low level of care he and other native-Americans were receiving. Ironically, people who cross our borders illegally receive a much higher level of healthcare, than the vast majority of native-Americans on reservations.
In conclusion, the gentleman who served as Peter's "Rez" guide was respectful and a good person. Unfortunately, Peter did not get a "candid look" into reservation life. So, next time, I advise Peter to choose a native guide who currently lives off the reservation but had unfettered access.
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visit more reservations
Perspective noted. Very very sad for the bad treatment of the indigenous, as Peter says "THAT IS A WILD MIX". I feel the pain. I feel the resentment against whites, and it's a notch down in my respect for anybody that hates others so much they feel they have to get revenge. The irony is that the exclusive cold shoulder treatment comes back around. They're continuing a cycle of bitterness, which manifests in suicides, disappearing persons, murders, rapes, alcoholism, drug traffic, human trafficking, and the obvious health deterioration issues, both mental health and physical.
I've been inside a casino, just to take a leak, and people look like zombies, fixated on the slot machines, wasting their life away without knowing the value of human life. You can't buy back a moment of time for any amount of money. Discrimination is a human weakness, but if we could limit that to believers vs non-believers, there would be more valuable progress in this ultra materialistic part of the earth planet.
Lots of pioneers with non-dark skin were killed just for being non-native , passing thru, but somehow there's not a big movement now of organized retribution, aimed at destroying people who have dark skin and black hair. Rather, we see today here and now they are fully advancing in the style of life that they killed non-dark skin people for. I'd just say as a believer, I could live on watermelon, oranges, olives and that herbal tea plant. I bet lots of other good stuff grows, but what do the priorities tell you that were shown? Meats, liquor, coffee, sodas and cigarettes, and medications for the diseases that this kind of diet leads to. 😢
Thomas Ott. Well said. Much respect 4 ur family & esp ur father & his service. Thank u. I am so sorry 4 his treatment, it was not right. I am also a veteran. Ur story touched my heart.
Know ppl pray 4 u, I am now 1 of them. Know ur Creator, my Creator is God (Jehovah) , his Son Jesus & the Holy Spirit. He cares 4 & loves his ppl. John 3:16
Again thank u & ur family 4 ur fathers service. God bless
The infatructure is highly evolved and new.
This Community has its act together it appears. Cheers 🇨🇦
It’s really great to see the reservation infrastructure and different facilities to support the people living there. I live in Montana and unfortunately the reservations here are not doing nearly as well. Good for these people!
I remember going to a reservation out in Arizona for a mission trip. Houses were all broken down and only one cement road. A lot of the older natives were drugged out and sick of living. We were there for a week and gave them dental, medical care. We also built the kids a basketball court ❤
Colonialism will do that, kid.
Thank you for helping them.
I didn’t follow the full details but since this episode is in phx the nba team suns paid tribute to the natives recently and held a game and had the natives perform at halftime of the that game. They wore all the regalia and drums nn dancing.
THEY should have given all the revenue from that
game to the local tribes.
That would have said something!
There uniforms that was designed to celebrate Native Americans is called the “City Edition.”
They wear those jerseys all the time
@@BORN-to-Run I work with many of the tribes in Arizona and have met and seen things that are by invitation only. I've also seen things that sort of make me cringe. The casinos, resorts and amenities could put a lot of cities to shame. I'm certainly happy what the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) has built for their community. They've also created donations for education outside of their community. Each of the tribal communities I have worked with are so unique and in totally different circumstances. 🙋 Have a great day.
@@ann-margretcochran399 Thank you. QUESTION: How much Indian blood does a person have to have to be accepted into the tribe?
I loved your documentaries about all the Native American tribes you visited!!! Can you do more of them? They’re fascinating!!! ❤❤❤
Feds recognize 570 tribes..Nobody has documented all of them that I'm aware off..it would take several years but still hoping someone does..
@thomas O'Keefe You are correct. There are over 300 UN-recognized tribes because they didn't trust the government and didn't sign treaties. They're smart because they knew their words were lies. They deserve recognition.
Gila River Health Care is amazing Peter. I am proud to be part of GRHC.
I used to live on E Liberty Ln in Phoenix (a stone's throw from GR) & worked as a security supervisor at Phoenix Premium Outlets which is actually on the res. Worked with several Gila River Natives & they were all very nice people - a little bit rambunctious but so am I so that's probably why we got along so well. When I was real young I ran with a rough crowd & he's definitely right about certain areas (especially just south of old Pecos Rd) being criminal hotspots (dumping of bodies, stolen cars, playing around with explosives, etc.). The GRPD were the very first PD I saw who used Ford Raptors & that was back when they first came out & I thought it was so cool haha. I miss my Arizona & Gila River friends now that I've been living across the country in Ohio for years now - love for you guys!
This is truly the coolest video I have ever watched. Samuel is truly one of the nicest people I have ever hung with. a good man. Thank you for sharing, it really was excellent to see the folks from the rez getting better than history has afforded them. Great job, well done. Be well Samuel.
I was a missionary on the Tohono O’odham, San Xavier, Pascua Yaqui, and San Carlos Apache reservations, I miss the people and my time there.
Thank you People of Sun 🌞 for sharing your lands . Thank you Peter for sharing as well. I watch everything you put out . Being a Native , Indigenous, Indian Woman&Mother I was hella happy to see this series of our peoples . I would love to see you film California's Mission Natives Peoples . My ancestors are from the San Gabriel Mission We are the Tongva . My grandparents went to Peris /Sherman Indian School. Then were relocated to The Sf Bay Area. Alot of people don't realize we are still here . They don't realize the Golden Gate Bridge and Hollywood stars is where beautiful brown red people lived . And through the Mission system and Gold rush we are still here . I would love a series on the Mission system and the INDIGENOUS who built and lived in these Mission's
The People of the Sun were the Aztecs. Are these people descendant of the Aztecs or Native Americans of North America?
@@MrsMiller185We are The River People, descendants of the Huhukam.
Kurt Caz and Sabbatical are my favorite international travel RUclipsrs, but for US content Peter Santenello is the undisputed best, I love how he goes to communities and highlights what makes them wonderful.
100% Agreed.
and bald and bankrupt
@@dareal5401 I only seen 2 of his videos but liked them, he's very bold for going around those hoods in Colombia.
@@OutboundShane kurt walks in the most sketchy places
Another great documentary. I love that you've been trusted as much as you have to get everyone the facts and give us a glimpse of other cultures.
I lived in Phoenix for a decade and miss it just about every day. I worked all over the valley. I spent just about my entire off time exploring the country. It was interesting to see something so close that I never really had the opportunity to.
I put the counter tops in most of those new houses built around 12 years ago..I spent many days out there
I love learning about the native cultures and understanding what has happened with them because honestly it's not something that is common knowledge where I'm from. I just really find the way other people live and their history so fascinating. It's also so heartbreaking to know that my ancestors took so much from them and did a half assed job of giving back to them.
My dad use to drive a truck across country, I would go with him going on resivations are amazing. Frineldy people, the culture, I love the hand made stuff you can find.
I wish our US government would put its most valuable resource (it's citizens) first like the Gila River people do. Nice video thanks for sharing.
Thanks for doing what you do, Peter.
It’s wild. It seems like since he has been sheltered on the res for so long, he doesnt realize how good they have certain things compared to non-natives
110% he just eats all day and takes it for granted.. total waste of life and privilege..
@@ganvalexposure2163 waste of life? Really dude -_- Bro is getting $300 a quarter and sounded happy about it… to me and many others that is dirt poor. That being said, the amount of services they get, and him thinking it was normal was simply surprising to me
@abs I think he is lying, many people in comments said they receive way more than $300..
Love!! We live in Casa Grande! It’s always an honor to watch and learn more about our communities!
You are getting better and better. Nice edit on the intro. Louis Theroux has been my favourite go to for social documentaries. He is a BBC guy and a part of the big "machine" with large budgets. I am impressed that a "home made" (no offence) production company is starting to reach BBC/established media quality level. When saying quality I mean everything we don't see, planning, editing, scene selection, what and how different topics are talked about/presented etc. etc. Your an inspirational guy Peter. The world we live in is built by self-made men. You are one of them :)
You like the BBC
Have you considered interviewing the Hualapai at the western rim of the Grand Canyon? I visited there a few years ago they were very nice people.
This is awesome! I am a transportation driver for Gila River Rez...Thanks for visiting ...
Great video 👍 I grew up in Scottsdale literally right next to the Salt River Community, I remember in the 60s and 70s they grew cotton and alfalfa and stuff like that, now just like there they have casinos on the reservation. They have a little store with a Shell gas station. I buy all my gas and snacks from there. They are the nicest people. Hopefully someone will reach out to you so you can do a video over there. Have a great day
One thing that the reservation did that is really humerus is that whole stretch over there is where the 101 freeway is -- ON the reservation land. Pima Street is the dividing line between Scottsdale and the reservation. So, the indian community did a great thing for themselves for having the freeway built literally on their land - so now, they collect sales tax etc from all those businesses lining the freeway. I remember Scottsdale government being really upset over that because they are not receiving the tax money.
@@JM-ig4ed exactly I came to Scottsdale in 1965 I can remember in the sixties they closed their half of Pima road. Then Pima went to Shea paved, their was a four- way stop sign there and then it was dirt and then a desert road that you could take out to both of the steak houses out there.
I remember when Pima and Shea was a four-way stop! It was out in the middle of nothing back then. Oh, how I would love to travel back in time and drive all over that area just one more time.
@@jmdazsol I remember that. Shea blvd was like way out in the boonies so far north. And goldwaters dept store sat on a hill and was pink.
@@dusty7264 I remember the steak house - used to love going there.
I can't believe you were right in town Peter. I am there all the time as I work for GRHC. I want so much to cross paths with you someday. I, of course, watch every video and appreciate all of your work, especially on the reservations. Thanks to Samuel for his insight.
Thank you for giving us this information. So interesting.
Indigenous Pride! Stay safe brothers and sisters].
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Love this series! Really sheds light on rarely seen culture in the USA.
Thrilled to see the Pima and Maricopa on your channel. I lived in Chandler in the 90s and my former husband worked for them. I have fond memories of tribal day celebrations. We were at the opening night of the very 1st casino that was in a very small temporary building off Allison Road. The tribe used casino proceeds to build the infrastructure you see and they didn't offer a per capita payment back then.
Surprised he didn't mention Ira Hayes - he was one of the flag raisers at Iwo Jima and was born in Sacaton on the red.
i love to visit the different rez's across arizona it takes me back to the older years where people get along and help each other out in the friendliest ways.. i grew up in lakeside which is in navajo county next to McNary had alot of my aunts and uncles work at & for southwest lumber mill where i spent many of days visiting them while at work until they shut down the logging industry which did so much for the forest lands up there and without that industry to aid the lands on keeping the forests so pristine and manageable vs now days where when forest fires happen they are so massive making them so impossible & hard to control when they happen like what happened with the rodeo chetisky fire along with a few others
I grew up in Whiteriver and spent alot of time in McNary Pinetop Showlow n fished all over the place still have friends out there...I miss the White Mountains!
@patmatthews2586 ya I know what you mean i grew fishing anywhere i could too i just wish I could get up there more often then I have lately especially since my family still has a place ther in lakeside right on the water of rainbow lake right at the old dam at the start of the lake man how time Flys by i really need to spend more time up there vs down in the hot hot valley
I am 1/20th Pima. Not much, but glad to see it's a well developed community and everyone helping everyone like it should be! PROUD!!!!
I spent several doing physical therapy house calls for people all across the Gila River Reservation. They are wonderful people. They have many health issues as you noticed. They have virtually every need met, but they struggle to thrive. It's a sobering experience. Thank you for presenting an open viewpoint on these people.
My mother in law and father in law were at gila interment camp for four and a half years, they were farmers in central California, when they got out of camp they farmed again and passed away in 2021
Awesome videos about the reservations.All these other videos depicting poverty and destitution while some of these tribes are really taking good care of their people while still protecting the land. Glad to see that. 10,000 % better than the hellhole that is Phoenix.
Grande Rispetto e affetto alle
Nazioni dei Nativi, siamo con voi!
Un abbraccio dal Italia 🖐
I can remember driving in Mesa and going through an orange grove and the temperature would drop about 20 degrees. So cool 😎 back then
Drive throw Arcadia in all the former orange groves and see all the vegetation. No wonder rich people want to build there.
Thank you Peter and Samuel. That was a great video. I am glad the casino revenue is being spent on the tribal people.
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe is also in Az right next to the TO’s
My Home, Gila River Indian Community, now living on Tohono O'odham Nation. My family is from Vah-Ki/Bapchule village, & Sacaton, Miss raiding the farms.
Awesome video, thanks so much for doing the work and sharing. God bless. 😊🌹🙏🏽
Thanks Samuel and Gila River for giving such a good view of everything there.
Very good video of Gila River, People Of The River. They're a very good tribe, I worked for them for 16 plus years. They do take very good care of there tribal people. Another casino going up, Gila River San Tan Mountain Casino. You just missed their 59th Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo, in march, it was great. So thanks again for the video and all the others, keep them coming. TGreat job and take care.
Wow I live right next to this reservation about 3 miles away on dobbins and 51st ave. I’m glad you did this episode.
As some one who lives in Sacaton it was nice to watch this video. It's nice to see you showing thousands of people what our reservation is like. Thank you Peter !
I live in AZ. There is a new Gilla River Saloon going in on Gilbert Rd. It's absolutely huge and beautiful.
Thank you for visiting our community Mr Santenello. As a tribal member who lives n works there.
Gosh.. you need a series on History channel or something. This is such great content.
I love the People of Gila River. Thank you Peter and Samuel!✨
The Yaqui are so close, I wish you'd done a bit there. It's a tiny rez, but a very very important one.
“They don’t know who they’re dealing with. My granddaddy was a full blooded Yaqui Indian.” Connie in La Bamba
Thank you so much for doing Gila River! I drive for the medical transport. Love it! Best place I've ever worked for!
It sounds to me like they pretty much take care of their own people. I think that's great, they all certainly deserve it. God bless 🙏
wow you landed under the rainbow. casino's are a blessing to that community. beautiful
Thanks for spending so much time in AZ. Love learning about my home state.
Loving these reservation series! So informative. ❤
Another great video Peter. Thank you.
The best citrus fruit I ever tasted came off my parents trees in their backyard in Fountain Hills just off the rez
California would have you believe otherwise, but the best citrus in the US is grown in Arizona. And citrus from Northern Africa is even better!
I worked at Gila for a shot time, I name that horse statue “Dusty” cuz it didn’t get dusted often.
Thank you Peter and Samuel for the beautiful stories and views!!
Your awesome for telling about and showing the Native American reservations !!
I grew up in Maricopa just south of this Rez’s and worked with the natives-great people ❤
You need to do one on the Tohono O'odham Nation Reservation . Just down the block from Gila Rez
Great video, I worked at several at GRIC casinos.
Great people.
Great content @PeterSantenello
Watching from Kenya 🇰🇪
Good to relax in the evening and experience the other side of the world 🌎
Another great video Peter! Much love brother!
Awesome Peter, sending you positive vibes from Diné Nation....God bless you and your family. 🙏
These videos are always excellent quality & show parts of the US that many of us will never get to experience up close. 👍🏻
"You don't see that at Walmart." LOL 😂
Interesting vlog, and quite entertaining I must say Peter. I bet you must be fun to hang around with for a day or two haha. Thanks for sharing this Native guys perspective on living on the Reservation. Yes it does seem like a whole nother world out there for sure. Seems a little bit boring 💤 unfortunately. Unless you're an older person I suppose, hmm 🤔
Well keep up the great work my dear. Hugs
More power to the true Native Americans.
Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
I love that you stopped by, but you definitely need to come back and get someone who’s more educated with Gila River. I’ve lived here my whole life, and even I know when we lost our water (which was 1930 when the Coolidge Dam was built) yes, we’re farmers, but his claim of we’re fighters is misleading. My ancestors did not go out and pick fights, but they sure did defend themselves. And people don’t have to rent to own anymore. They got rid of that years ago. and since this is federal land, we can’t sell the homes or get mortgages. And the reason we have so many casinos is so that we don’t have to rely on the money from the federal government. Gila River has been economically independent for a while now. I love that someone is interested in my community, but I know there could’ve been more said. Like the governor, he’s on his third term now, because he’s a governor for the people. We got tons of help during the height of the pandemic and after.
Unique People and unique interviewer. Much appreciated! Thank you ! There is a whole lot more out there in Indian Country. Peace!
Ur videos are always great. No bias no misreprensation. Thats what I like about u. Other channels or news puppets won't show the difficult sides of each community.
Thanks for sharing your videos.keep doing it 😊
i live in gilbert in the east valley and know every place you visited. i did my graduate research on gila river, then worked for salt river pima-maricopa indian community for 10 years. salt river is another native community next to the city; it’s just east of scottsdale. i love the community and its people and remain in contact with great friends out there. samuel, thanks for helping peter to explore and understand the community. it’s so important to show what’s happening in native communities throughout the u.s. (and beyond) to help educate and break down stereotypes and barriers.