The Yavapai-Apache Nation

10/24/2026

🎃👻 Congratulations to Our Halloween Home Decorating Contest Winners! 👻🎃

The YAPD Neighborhood Watch Program would like to thank everyone who participated in the Halloween Home Decorating Contest and congratulate our winners! 🏆

🏡 Middle Verde: Mary Williams
🏡 Camp Verde: Dyani Jenkins-Chattó
🏡 Tunlii: Suzanne Pingleton
🏡 Clarkdale: Angie Smith

Thank you for bringing Halloween spirit to our communities and helping make this contest a success! We appreciate everyone who participated and helped make our neighborhoods festive and fun. 🎃🧡

Congratulations to all our winners! 👻

10/23/2026

⚠️ 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 - 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬

Following recent heavy rainfall and flooding in the Verde Valley, the Yavapai-Apache Nation urges community members to use caution around the Verde River, nearby creeks, washes, and low-water crossings.

Water levels and currents may remain dangerous even after rainfall has stopped.

For your safety:
--Avoid entering or crossing the river and flooded waterways.
--Stay away from riverbanks and areas with fast-moving water.
--Never drive or walk through flooded roads or crossings.
--Follow posted barriers and instructions from public safety personnel.
--Community members are encouraged to remain alert and monitor local weather and flood advisories.
--For current weather alerts, visit weather.gov/flagstaff.

Please stay safe and avoid unnecessary risks near waterways

10/23/2026

🌿 Youth Co-ed Sweat Lodge 🌿

The Yavapai-Apache Nation invites all youth to participate in the Co-ed Sweat Lodge, beginning Monday, October 26, 2026.

🕠 Transportation: Leaving the Tunlii Building at 5:30 p.m. for the Sweat Lodge site.

Join us for an evening of healing, connection, prayers, and cultural learning as we build the Sweat Lodge together.

Sponsored by Community Wellness and Youth Prevention, the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program, and the Yavapai Culture Department.

📩 For more information, contact:

* Monica: [email protected]
* Glory: [email protected]

We welcome all youth to come together in culture, healing, and prayer! 🌿

10/22/2026

🎃 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰!

Yavapai-Apache community members are invited to join us Friday, October 23, from 5–8 p.m. at the Tunlii Haunted House, 1520 E. Cherry Creek Rd.

Come dressed in your costume and enjoy music, food, trunk-or-treat, bounce houses, a cake walk, s’mores, and scares!

Questions? Contact Monica at 928-202-8638.

🎃 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐡!

Yavapai-Apache community members are invited to an evening of music, food, trunk or treat, bounce houses, scares, a cake walk, and s’mores. Bring the family and join the Halloween fun!

📅 October 23, 2026
🕔 5:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Tunlii Haunted House
1520 E. Cherry Creek Road

For more information, contact Monica at 928-202-8638.

10/22/2026

📚 𝐉𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Tutoring is available Monday–Thursday from 3–5 p.m.

There will be no tutoring November 11, as the Tribe will be off in observance of Veterans Day.

JOM will also be off November 23–26 for Thanksgiving Break. Tutoring resumes Monday, November 30.

If a session is canceled, parents/guardians will be notified before noon that day.

Questions? Contact JOM at 928-649-7112.

10/22/2026

🎀 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤

Join us this Saturday, October 24, from 7:00–9:00 a.m. at Middle Verde Heritage Park or the Clarkdale Learning Center.

Giveaways will be available—participation is required!

Questions? Contact Santee S. at 928-649-7120 or Sarah C. at 928-649-7133.

Sponsored by CHR/WIC & Diabetes Program.

🩷 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤

YAN community members are invited to join the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 24, from 7:00–9:00 a.m.
📍 Middle Verde Heritage Park
📍 Clarkdale Learning Center

Come out, get moving, and help raise awareness in our community. Giveaways will be available for participants.

See the flyer for additional information.

10/21/2026

Tornado Watch- Camp Verde AZ

TORNADO WATCH – CAMP VERDE AREA

⚠️ A tornado watch has been issued for the Camp Verde area, with the storm currently tracking toward the Camp Verde Sports Complex.

The Camp Verde Marshal’s Office urges everyone to take this watch seriously and take precautions.

PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

* 🏠 Shelter in place. Move indoors to a sturdy building.
* 🚗 Avoid the Sports Complex and surrounding area. Do not travel toward the storm.
* 📱 Monitor official weather alerts and follow instructions from emergency personnel.
* 🌊 Stay away from washes, flooded roadways, and low-water crossings.

Your safety is our priority. Please do not go outside to observe or photograph the storm. Take shelter and stay safe, Camp Verde!

Please share this message to help alert others in our community.

— Camp Verde Marshal’s Office
Serve with Honor. Protect with Pride.

10/21/2026

📚 𝐂𝐕𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 — 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞

Unable to attend in person? Join the CVUSD Indian Parent Committee meeting on Zoom this Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

Parents and caregivers of Native American students are encouraged to participate. The meeting is open to everyone, and attendees will vote on Committee officers.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 YAN Tribal Council Chambers
2400 W. Datsi St., Camp Verde

💻 Join on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7469226194?omn=83955087443
Meeting ID: 746 922 6194

Join by phone: 669-900-9128
Enter Meeting ID: 746 922 6194

For more information, contact Josh Freeman at 928-567-8747.

10/21/2026

Sharing on behalf of the San Carlos Apache Tribe for anyone interested in attending! Please see the flyer for event details.

Reminder to all contestants that you will need to purchase a 2027 INFR Tour Card to enter San Carlos Veterans Rodeo (this includes the Bull Riding Stand Alone event). Cards need to be purchased before October 30th, 2026 (that is 2 weeks away). Your 2026 Cards will not work to enter this rodeo.

10/21/2026

Sharing on behalf of the San Carlos Apache Tribe for anyone interested in attending! Please see the flyer for event details.

Call In Entries WITH Payment start today, 5pm to 8pm (Arizona time), for Women’s, Master’s and Junior Rodeo. 928-200-4304 and an additional number is 928-324-3531