2015 GRIC Inauguration Ceremony: ‘Year of Our Water Rights’

By Mikhail Sundust | Gila River Indian Community

GRICThe Gila River Indian Community celebrated the swearing-in of Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis and Lt. Gov. Monica Antone at the 2015 Inauguration Ceremony Saturday Jan. 10.

The day started with a processional led by Gila River royalty and including the Akimel O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council, Gila River dance groups, and local veteran organizations.

Inside the 2,000 person capacity tent at the Sacaton Fairgrounds giant balloon lights cast a soft glow on the evening.

GRIC American Legion posts and Gila River Police Department Honor Guards combined to post the colors.

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