Pascua Yaqui Indian Reservation, Pascua Yaqui Tribe

The Pascua Yaqui Indian Reservation is located in southwestern Arizona, approximately 15 miles southwest of downtown Tucson on 1,152 acres of trust land. The Pascua Yaqui Indians of Arizona are descendants of the ancient Toltecs who occupied a large area of the Southwest and Mexico.

The Pascua Yaqui Indian Reservation is surrounded by richly vegetated, scenic desert that offers recreational and sightseeing opportunities. The Mt. Lemmon ski area is an hour east of Tucson, and Saguaro National Monument is a few miles north. Other sights include the San Xavier del Bac Mission, Old Tucson Studios, Sonoran Desert Museum, and Kitt Peak Observatory. The nearby Santa Catalina, Tucson, and Rincon Mountains provide hiking and camping opportunities (BIA, Tribes of Arizona, 1994).

Many of the Yaqui Tribal members live off of the Reservation in communities throughout Arizona. These members are concentrated in Yoem Pueblo in Marana, Barrio Libre in South Tucson, and Old Pascua in Tucson. Members also live in the Phoenix metro area, in the communities of High Town in Chandler, Penjamo Pueblo in Scottsdale, and in Guadalupe.

Articles about the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s history, culture and language are available on the official website.

Census 2000 Profile

Industrial Park Sites

The Tribe currently has vacant industrial land located on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation for the development of an industrial park. For more information, contact the Development Services Division at (520) 879-6305.

Casinos

Casino of the Sun

Casino of the Sun is owned and operated by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and is open 24 hours. The 40,000 square foot casino features 507 slots and has two restaurants. Revenues generated by the Casino of the Sun provide funds to support education, health care, public safety, and other essential services for Pascua Yaqui members. Visit the Casino of the Sun web site.

Casino Del Sol

Casino Del Sol's gaming complex boasts 1,007 slot machines, 13 poker tables, and a 1960s-style diner. The casino also features the Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater, a 4,400-seat, open-air concert venue that has hosted such acts as Alan Jackson, Los Lobos, Tony Bennett and Sheryl Crow. It is southern Arizona's largest concert venue, with six corporate boxes, 1,600 theater seats and 3,000 festival-style lawn seats.

Casino Del Sol is the most unique gaming complex in Arizona. It features remarkable architecture fashioned after a Mediterranean resort. Casino Del Sol sets a new standard of excellence in gaming and entertainment in the state. Visit the Casino Del Sol web site.

Tribal Enterprises

In addition to the Casino of the Sun and Casino Del Sol, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe owns and operates a smoke shop, AAA Pet Lodge, The Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater and Chevron in 2005.

The Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater

A 4,400-seat, open-air concert venue that has hosted such acts as Alan Jackson, Los Lobos, Tony Bennett and Sheryl Crow. It is southern Arizona's largest concert venue, with six corporate boxes, 1,600 theater seats and 3,000 festival-style lawn seats.

The Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater

5655 West Valencia Blvd
Tucson, Arizona 85746

Tickets: (800) 344-9435

Switchboard: (520) 838-6506

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Pascua Yaqui Tribe Government

The Pascua Yaqui Constitution was adopted in 1988. The governing body of the Pascua Yaqui is an eleven-member Tribal Council. All council members are elected by popular vote through a general election. The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer are elected from within the Tribal Council. All Council members serve four-year terms.

The headquarters for Pascua Yaqui Tribe is in Tucson at the new Pascua Reservation. Other satellite communities recognized by the Tribe are:

· Penjamo (Scottsdale)

· Guadalupe (Tempe)

· High Tower (Chandler)

· Yoem Pueblo (Marana)

· Old Pascua (Tucson)

· Barrio (Tucson)