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
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.
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 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 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'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.
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.
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 RU-vidrs 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?
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
@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 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!
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.
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 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!
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.
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
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.
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
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 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 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 love that I know when I click on any of your videos, it will be an interesting watch. Not that many creators/channels you can say that for! One of my favorite things to do is to go places I've never been...and had major surgery on my leg right before the pandemic (which totally messed up getting PT when needed...still playing catch up). But getting around is hard, and I love that i can tune in and go on adventures & explore new places via your lens. It's not the same as being there, but it sure beats playing a video game LOL A heartfelt thank you!
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.
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.
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 :)
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 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.
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.
Another great culture video! Totally awesome that they can provide for their community! Peter, can you also list what kind of microphone that you use? Thanks
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 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.
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.
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 right off the street that separates the rez and south Chandler, same one you guys were driving on. I interact with the folk from Gila River all the time at the local stores. This was very eye opening, thank you!
Peter you have great episodes especially about the border from the various county sheriffs, but I find the different reservations very educational and fascinating! The older TV series “Longmire” touched on the issues of res v nonres competing interests! Thank you so much!
So glad to see you back in Arizona! The tribal episodes are eye-opening I'm sure to those that have never visited or seen them. I really hope you enjoy my home state and keep "digging" into the water disaster that's going on here. Can't wait to see what's next.
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.
