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Phoenix Indian Center’s Silver & Turquoise Ball becomes virtual hit

Posted 10/28/20

The Phoenix Indian Center’s premier fundraising event, Silver & Turquoise Ball had more than 1,000 people tuned in for the live-streamed event held virtually for the first time.

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Phoenix Indian Center’s Silver & Turquoise Ball becomes virtual hit

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The Phoenix Indian Center’s premier fundraising event, Silver & Turquoise Ball had more than 1,000 people tuned in for the live-streamed event held virtually for the first time.

The Oct. 16 event was themed Celebrating the Art of Native Fashion, according to a press release, noting the fashion shows featuring the work of Lloyd Kiva New, presented by Robert Black, Water Lily presented by Patricia Michaels, and ACONAV by Loren and Valentina Aragon.

“We are truly thankful for everyone who supported our event, even in this new format, especially our sponsors, event chair Verrin Kewenvoyouma, and our executive committee,” said Phoenix Indian Center CEO Patricia Hibbeler in a prepared statement.

“A lot of hard work went into staging the fashion shows and pulling everything together. We couldn’t be more grateful for the generosity of those who donated during the event, bid on our online auction, and gave their time and talent to making this event a success; we exceeded our fundraising goal for the event.”

Each year, an American Indian chef creates an Indigenous-inspired menu for the event and during the event, those who donated were entered into a drawing for a virtual cooking class with Chef Yazzie.

Robert Sarver, the owner of the Phoenix Suns, accepted the Leon Grant Spirit of the Community Award on behalf of the Phoenix Suns for being a friend and supporter and uplifting the American Indian community by hosting Native youth basketball programs, supporting Phoenix Indian Center’s annual Youth Leadership Day, and holding Native American heritage nights.

The award, named after the Phoenix Indian Center’s first executive director and founding member, was presented by his family, noted the release.

“For more than a decade, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of our local Native American communities, and helping grow the game of basketball here in the Valley. I am honored to accept this award on behalf of the Phoenix Suns organization,” said Mr. Sarver in a prepared statement.

Founded in 1947, the Phoenix Indian Center is the oldest American Indian non-profit organization in the U.S., serving more than 7,000 individuals, and more than 20,000 through related outreach, providing services in job readiness, cultural enrichment, youth services, and prevention programs.

Learn more at: phxindcenter.org.