Akimel O'odham: The Pima People - History & Culture
“The ‘Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is comprised of two distinct Native American tribes: the Onk Akimel O’odham (Pima) and the Xalychidom Piipaash (Maricopa).
The center of our aboriginal territory is located in what is now called: the Phoenix Valley, but, our villages and farms previously occupied vast stretches of land along the Gila and Salt Rivers.
Although, we derive from two distinct cultures and languages, our two tribes have been allies for many generations and share many of the same values. Although, each tribe formerly recognized its own leaders and independently managed its own day-to-day affairs, we interacted, regularly.
Intertribal commerce, decision-making, military action and social interaction were common.
Our friendly alliance ultimately developed into a more formalized Confederation, that benefited both groups. Since that time, we have regularly acted as a single political power. “
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