Lena's Lens

DOC Therapeutic Writing (4/5) Roundtable B

In Episode 4 of this 5‑part Therapeutic Writing mini‑series, Lena’s Lens shares the second roundtable discussion recorded inside the Salt River Department of Corrections.

DOC Therapeutic Writing (3/5) Roundtable A

In Episode 3 of this 5‑part Therapeutic Writing mini‑series, Lena’s Lens transitions from individual readings into the first of three roundtable discussions recorded insi

DOC Therapeutic Writing (2/5) Readings Part II

In Part II of the Therapeutic Writing mini‑series, here on Lena’s Lens, Lena continues sharing the writings created during a 12‑week therapeutic program inside the Salt R

DOC Therapeutic Writing (1/5) Readings Part I

In this first episode of our special Therapeutic Writing mini‑series, Lena’s Lens enters the Salt River Department of Corrections. Participants read the writings created

Therapeutic Writing: Healing, Hope, and Voice Inside DOC

In this episode of Lena’s Lens, Lena highlights a therapeutic writing group inside the Salt River Department of Corrections, a program offering healing, reflection, and a

Miss Salt River 2026-2027

In this episode of Lena’s Lens, Lena Jackson Eckert sits down with the newly crowned Miss Salt River 2026–2027, Jizelle Juan, following her coronation at the 38th Annual

Understanding the 2026 SRPMIC Election

In this episode of Lena’s Lens, Lena Jackson-Eckert speaks with Election Board Coordinators Erica Harvier and Ardell Moore to help community members better understand the

Repatriation: The Scotland Journey – Part 2

In Part Two of this special series, Lena Jackson Eckert continues the conversation about SRPMIC’s historic journey to Scotland for an international repatriation effort. T

Repatriation: The Scotland Journey – Part 1

In this first installment of a special two‑part series, Lena Jackson Eckert speaks with Council Representative Su:k Chu:vak Fulwilder and NAGPRA Coordinator Martha Ludlow

5 in 5 Initiative Update - Dr. Felix Muniz

In this episode of Lena's Lens, Lena welcomes back Dr. Felix Muniz for an update on the 5 in 5 Initiative. Dr. Muniz shares progress from Phase 2, which included talking

Inside Salt River Business Development with CEO Michael Mainwold

In this episode of Lena’s Lens, Lena Jackson‑Eckert talks with Michael Mainwold, CEO of Salt River Business Development, about the Community’s newest enterprise and its m

Journey to Recovery – A Conversation on Healing, Hope, and Community

In this episode of Lena’s Lens, host Lena Jackson‑Eckert sits down with Dr. Troy Melendez, Clinical Manager for Journey to Recovery, and Dr. Nate Velez, Chief Behavioral

SRPMIC Development Updates

Community Manager Bryan Meyers joins host Lena Jackson‑Eckert to discuss key development projects shaping the Salt River Pima‑Maricopa Indian Community. Bryan shares upda

5 in 5 Initiative

Dr. Felix Muniz, Assistant Scientist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, visits with Ms. Lena to discuss the 5 in 5 Initiative and research that is being c

Rapid Fire Questions with SRPMIC President Martin Harvier

Coke or Pepsi, salt or savory. Learn more about SRPMIC President Martin Harvier and his journey to tribal leadership in this episode of Lena's Lens.  *******************

Rapid Fire Questions with Council member Jacob Butler

Coke or Pepsi, salt or savory. Learn more about SRPMIC Council Member Jacob Butler and his journey to tribal leadership in this episode of Lena's Lens. *****************

Rapid Fire Questions with SRPMIC Council Member Mikah Carlos

Coke or Pepsi, salt or savory. Learn more about SRPMIC Council Member Mikah Carlos and her journey to tribal leadership in this episode of Lena's Lens. *****************

Rapid Fire Questions with SRPMIC Council Member Suk Fulwilder

Coke or Pepsi, salt or savory. Learn more about SRPMIC Council Member Suk Fulwilder and her journey to tribal leadership in this episode of Lena's Lens. ****************

Rapid Fire Questions with SRPMIC Council member Deanna Scabby

Coke or Pepsi, salt or savory. Learn more about SRPMIC Council Member Deanna Scabby and her journey to tribal leadership in this episode of Lena's Lens. ****************

Rapid Fire Questions with SRPMIC Council Member Cheryl Doka

Coke or Pepsi, salt or savory. Learn more about SRPMIC Council Member Cheryl Doka and her journey to tribal leadership in this episode of Lena's Lens. ******************