2018 Silver & Turquoise Ball
More than 530 guests attended the 35th Annual Silver & Turquoise Ball to benefit Phoenix Indian Center. The April 14 evening at Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch included silent and live auctions, the Posting of Colors by Sister Nations Color Guard and a blessing by Phoenix Indian Center’s Diné Urban Voices. Dinner, which followed, showcased indigenous cuisine prepared by Chef Felicia Ruiz. The entertainment was Celebrating Warrior Women, produced by Violet Duncan, Sage & Stone Experience.
The Leon Grant Spirit of the Community Award was presented to Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick, chancellor of the Maricopa Community Colleges District, and Lori Piestewa National Native American Games and the Lori Ann Piestewa Family.
More than $255,000 was generated to support Phoenix Indian Center programs, including college and career readiness for high school youth, community education workshops in substance abuse prevention, the onsite child-care center and helping adults re-enter the workforce.
Charlotte and David Hansen were the evening’s co-chairs.
PHOTOS COURTESY PHOENIX INDIAN CENTER
Wesley Benally, Latoya Benally, Karl Jim, Ken Johnson, Jamyn Johnson, Jalina Ruiz, Kim Kanuho and Jermiah Kanuho
Auctioneer Anna Aja
The ballroom
Chef Felicia Ruiz
Howard Hughes and Christina Brown
Carmelita and Jacob Moore with Sistine Lewis (center)
Jason and Krista Carter
Julie and Jim Rees
Patti Hibbeler, CEO Phoenix Indian Center, with Sister Nations Color Guard
The Piestewa Family
Native American royalty
Carla and Tony Kahn
Tony Kahn
Wendy Wolfersteig; Sister Nations Color Guard
