Tempe Union Native Am. Program

It’s finally happening… 🌱 MDN PADRE PATCH

After running into a few snags, bad weather, and even surviving the infamous microburst 🌪️, our garden project is finally coming to life!

Some members of the MDN Native American Club teamed up with Governing Board Member Barazza to build our very first donated garden box, and we are so excited to get planting and start our first harvest.

This project is about creating community, culture, wellness, and a space our students can be proud of. We still have a lot to build and grow, and we could definitely use some support from our community.

If you’d like to help support the project, please reach out to program staff. We are currently looking for donations of a few gardening and outdoor items. 🌿☀️

Can’t wait to share the progress with everyone

This week was a busy one, but we wanted to make sure we shared this moment from Friday.

The Native American Program at Marcos de Niza was honored to welcome Pascua Yaqui Tribal Councilman Jose Saldaña, who was on campus for the annual Tribal Consultation. He took time out of his schedule to stop by our room early and have lunch with our students, something they truly appreciated.

Fun fact: Councilman Saldaña is also a proud Padre! 🤎💛

Thank you for taking the time to connect with our students.

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This week we were busy getting everything ready for our Senior Banquet on Thursday, honoring our Native American graduates from Tempe Union. It was a great night celebrating our students and all they’ve accomplished.

So proud of the Marcos de Niza Native American Club for fundraising all year to make this happen, you all showed up in a big way.

Big thank you to our volunteers, speakers, and youth dancers who came out and made the night so special. We couldn’t do it without you.

Class of 2026, we are proud of you and excited to see what’s next for you. Wishing you all the success ahead.

Look for us at these events!

ATTENTION: High School Families!

Tribal Education Is hosting two (2) High School Nights, stop by and meet with local high schools, high school programs, community programs, and departments.

We hope to see you there!

The day is finally here, come out and play some O'Odham Bingo Dress in your traditoinal Regalia win some great door Prizes and enjoy a traditional dish made by Chef Alyssa Kosin and participate in the social dance. We will see you all at Mountain Pointe. 5:00PM

Save the date! Two of our TUHSD students will be the Head Teens at the Social PowWow, Cheyenne Little of Tempe High and Tyrell Phillips of Marcos de Niza. We love to share what our students are up to. We hope to see you there

We are excited to offer our 3rd Cultural Night for the school year. The program is pleased to partner with Gila River and Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community. We invite all communities to come and learn about two of the sister tribes.

We are so excited to offer this program to students next school year. Currently enrolling Freshman for the inaugural year.

Honoring Those Doing the Work: Circle of Nations Pathway Program Community Spotlight honors Circle of Nations at Mountain Pointe HS—blending culture and academics to help Native students feel seen and succeed.

You still have time to enroll for the next school year; meet us at Guadalupe for dinner and a chance to win great swag.

Marcos de Niza Native American students took over the Capitol today! 🏛️🔥
We attended Native American Legislative Day and it was such an amazing experience for our students, especially the ones who were there for the very first time!

They got to meet representatives, senators, and tribal leadership, visit the gallery, and even got recognized by Senator Miranda for being in the house! 👏🙌

So proud of our students for showing up, representing, and making memories that will last forever. 💛✨