Talking Stick Resort is a luxury hotel and casino resort located on the Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation near Scottsdale, Arizona.The hotel tower, which was designed by FFKR Architects, has 15 stories and stands at 200 feet and six inches. Talking Stick Resort is independently owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC). Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Regulatory Agency: 480-362-5450. CASINO DEL SOL. 5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, Az 85757. WILD HORSE PASS HOTEL & CASINO. 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226. Gila River Indian Community. Gila River Tribal Gaming Office: 520-796-4452.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 9,357 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States (Arizona) | |
| Languages | |
| Akimel O’odham, Xalchidom Piipaash, and English | |
| Religion | |
| Traditional beliefs, Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Akimel O’odham and Maricopa tribes, Tohono O'odham |
The Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community comprises two distinct Native American tribes—the Pima (Akimel O'odham) and the Maricopa (Piipaash)—many of whom were originally of the Halchidhoma (Xalchidom) tribe. The community was officially created by an Executive Order of US President Rutherford B. Hayes on June 14, 1879. The community area includes 53,600 acres (217 km2), of which 19,000 remain a natural preserve. The community is a federally recognized tribe located in Arizona.
The community borders the Arizona cities of Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, and Fountain Hills.
The Great Seal of the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community is a representation of I'itoi, commonly referred to as the Man in the Maze.
Business enterprises[edit]
Since the late 20th century, the community has owned and operated two casinos on its land (Talking Stick Resort), both operating under the 'Casino Arizona' brand name. The facilities attract gamblers from the local Phoenix area as well as out-of-state tourists. There is also a limited amount of office development, and a major outdoor shopping center called The Scottsdale Pavilions (featuring national retailers), on the portions of tribal land closest to the northern business and financial districts of neighboring Scottsdale.
In February 2011, the community opened the first Major League Baseball spring training facility on Indian land, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.[1] This 140-acre (57 ha) baseball complex is the spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.
The community owns and operates the Phoenix Cement Company, which supplies northern Arizona and Phoenix with cement and related products. The company's plant, one of only two large cement manufacturers in Arizona, is in Clarkdale.[2]
The eastern leg of the Loop 101 freeway (Pima freeway) passes through the western edge of the community in a north/south alignment. Both sides of the freeway and all four corners of each interchange within the community are in the domain of the community for development purposes. The alignment of the freeway across community land was a contentious issue within the community and between the community and local and state transportation officials throughout the 1980s.[3]
The streets and roads in the community generally follow the same street grid of the surrounding cities in the Phoenix metropolitan area, such as Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Mesa. Most are two-lane rural roads and are widened somewhat in certain spots to serve vehicular traffic for the casinos and other business enterprises.
Language[edit]
The Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community supports the preservation of the Akimel O’odham and Xalchidom Piipaash languages through teaching and learning for everyone within the Community. It encourages all community members to preserve the Akimel O’odham and Xalchidom Piipaash languages within their homes (Council Resolution SR-2026-2000).
Some tribal employees, who work within the community, take language classes so they have a better understanding of the community and people and have a better working relationship with the people they serve. Some learners want to learn more about their own culture, pass on language to their children, and know more about who they are. Some want to learn so they can understand whether their aunts or parents are talking about them.
Extreme poverty, school dropout, drug use, and border issues have also claimed attention within the tribe, hindering progress of language revitalization. Language activists are looking to reverse the language endangerment in their community but a commitment to the goal is needed for them to continue.
Man in the Maze[edit]
Central to the beliefs of the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community is the story of the Man in the Maze, or I'itoi ki:k, which is the symbol seen on the great seal.[4] This ancient pattern (visible at the right) is representative of the journey a person makes through life, including obstacles and problems. The figure is called Elder Brother and he is about to make his way through the maze. At the center, he will find the Sun God, who is there to greet him and bless him into the next world. The symbol belongs to the Akimel O’odham (Pima), Pee-Posh (Maricopa), and Tohono O'odham tribes and is traditionally represented in ancient petroglyphs and traditional basket designs.[5]
Notes[edit]
- ^'SALT RIVER FIELDS AT TALKING STICK'. MLB.com. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^'Phoenix Cement: 50 & Growing'. Verde Independent. Western News&Info. April 14, 2009. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^https://www.arizonareport.com/loop-101-scottsdale-pima-indian-tribe-land/
- ^'The SRPMIC Great Seal'. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^Ramon-Sauberan, Jacelle 'Several Tribes Share the Man in the Maze'Archived February 21, 2009, at Archive.today, Rez Net News. February 15, 2009 (retrieved September 9, 2010)
References[edit]
- Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community, Community Council Resolution: SR-2026-2000, August 16, 2000
External links[edit]
Coordinates: 33°31′13″N111°47′36″W / 33.52028°N 111.79333°W
| Talking Stick Resort | |
|---|---|
| Address | 9800 E Talking Stick Way Scottsdale, AZ 85256 |
| Opening date | April 15, 2010 |
| No. of rooms | 496 |
| Total gaming space | 98,000 sq ft |
| Owner | Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community |
| Architect | FFKR Architects |
| Previous names | Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend |
| Coordinates | 33°32′26″N111°52′11″W / 33.540517°N 111.869773°WCoordinates: 33°32′26″N111°52′11″W / 33.540517°N 111.869773°W |
| Website | www.talkingstickresort.com |
Talking Stick Resort is a luxury hotel and casino resort located on the Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation near Scottsdale, Arizona. The hotel tower, which was designed by FFKR Architects, has 15 stories and stands at 200 feet and six inches.[1] Talking Stick Resort is independently owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC).
In total, Talking Stick Resort occupies 55.6 acres with an additional 20 acres for extra parking space. The 240,000 square feet property includes a 98,000 square feet casino, 496 guest rooms, 21 meeting rooms, six entertainment lounges and five restaurants. It also contains a 25,000 square feet Grand Ballroom, a spa spanning 13,000 square feet, a fitness center, Showroom that seats 650 and four pools.[2] In April 2014, Talking Stick Resort renovated its pool area, adding a new lounge pool and a stage for outdoor concerts.[3] Entertainers who have performed on the poolside stage include Journey, Foreigner, Bad Company and Hollywood Vampires.[4] In addition to Talking Stick Resort's headline concerts, the RELEASE Pool Parties have also attracted an array of world renowned DJs including Kaskade, Steve Aoki, and Skrillex.
History[edit]
Prior to opening as Talking Stick Resort, the land was the location of Casino Arizona101 & Talking Stick Way. It opened in 1999 with 332 slot machines and 45 table games. In 2003 the property was expanded to include blackjack, poker, keno and a sports bar.
In September 2006, ground was broken at the future site of Talking Stick Resort. Phoenix-based company, Chanen Construction Company, Inc. led the construction of the project.[5]
Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend remained opened throughout construction until the resort’s opening. The temporary structure that housed Casino Arizona was then auctioned as were the majority of its contents.
On April 15, 2010, Talking Stick Resort opened on the former site of Casino Arizona at 101 and Talking Stick Way. An official grand opening took place on June 10.
On August 11, 2018 a massive monsoon storm flooded Talking Stick Resort Casino's generator, backup generator, and portions of the hotel and casino, forcing all guests to be immediately evacuated. It remained entirely closed while massive cleanup and power restoration efforts took place. The resort re-opened over a month later on September 24, 2018. [6]
Hotel[edit]
The hotel houses 496 deluxe rooms with 15 luxury suites and 30 executive king suites. The architectural design of Talking Stick Resort mirrors the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community through the use of native stones, plants and earth-tone color schemes.
Gaming[edit]
Talking Stick Resort’s gaming floor covers 98,000 square feet. It includes more than 850 slot machines, 54 tables of Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride and Lucky Ladies.
Talking Stick Resort is home to the ARENA Poker Room that features 49 poker tables including Texas Hold ‘Em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha.[7] The ARENA Poker Room also hosts the annual Arizona State Poker Championship and Arizona State Ladies Poker Championship.[8]Talking Stick Resort also offers Keno games in its Keno hall.
Shows[edit]
Prior to the opening of Talking Stick Resort, Casino Arizona 101 & Talking Stick Way was the first gaming facility to produce and televise its own sports show titled, “We’ve Got Your Game.”[9] The show went on to air more than 200 episodes and featured such sports figures as Troy Aikman, Amar'e Stoudemire, Steve Nash, Kyle Petty, Mike Tyson and Mike Ditka.Since 2011, Talking Stick Resort has been the host of Phoenix Fashion Week.[10][11]
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Attractions[edit]
Talking Stick Resort has six restaurants throughout the facility including Orange Sky, Ocean Trail, Blue Coyote Café, Blue Coyote Cantina, Wandering Horse Buffet and Black Fig Bistro.[12] There is also a Cultural Center in the hotel lobby that features Native American artworks, photographs, paintings and jewelry that reflect the Pima and Maricopa Indian heritages.
The property is located in the Talking Stick Entertainment District. Other nearby attractions include Talking Stick Resort Golf Club, the Pavilions at Talking Stick Resort, Butterfly Wonderland, and Major League Baseball's newest spring training complex, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, which opened in 2011 and is the spring base of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies.[13]On December 2, 2014, the venue purchased the naming rights of the former U.S. Airways Center and re-branded it as the Talking Stick Resort Arena in 2015.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Corbett, Peter. 'Talking Stick Resort and Casino ready to welcome gamblers'. The Arizona Republic.
- ^Look, Marie. 'Try Your Luck at the New Talking Stick Resort and Casino, Open This Weekend'. Hauteliving.com.
- ^Leatherman, Benjamin. '5 Must-Attend Spring Pool Parties in Metro Phoenix'. Phoenix New Times.
- ^Hughes, Leslie. 'Catch the first wave of pool parties this weekend'. Scottsdale Living Magazine.
- ^Huggett, Amanda. 'A Natural Connection at Talking Stick Resort'. Casino Enterprise Management. Archived from the original on 2010-09-10.
- ^https://www.abc15.com/entertainment/events/talking-stick-resort-to-remain-closed-after-storm-damage-will-not-reopen-on-sunday-august-19
- ^'Talking Stick Resort is destined to become the new heartbeat of entertainment in Scottsdale'. Arizona Golfer News.
- ^Moe, Al. 'Arizona State Poker Championship'. About.com.
- ^Ducey, Lynn. 'Veteran broadcasters look to teach aspiring sportscasters online'. Phoenix Business Journal.
- ^'Phoenix Fashion Week returns to Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale Oct. 1-5'. Arizona.newszap.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03.
- ^Fossum, Melissa. 'Phoenix Fashion Week 2013 at Talking Stick Resort: Day One Featuring Robert Black, Bradon McDonald and More'. Phoenix New Times.
- ^Perkins, Claire. 'Talking Stick Resort Opening in Scottsdale'. Arizona Foothills Magazine.
- ^ 'Stay and play at Talking Stick and experience the ultimate Spring Training double header', accessed 2014-03-15
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External links[edit]
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