The Southwest Region Native American tribe that is discussed in the following focuses on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The Pima-Maricopa Indians have struggled and endured a constant hardship of events in its background, history, and location. Thomas Dobyns, the author of The Pima and Maricopa stated, ”they have suffered through their worst years at the hands of ruthless investors and land grabbers, and the fight to undo the damage will never end. Descendants …showed first 75 words of 923 total…

…showed last 75 words of 923 total…still live today. In 1775 the Maricopa population was estimated at 10,000, and only 200 in 1986. Works Cited Dobyns, Henry F. The Papago People. Phoenix: Indian Tribal Series, 1972. Furtaw, Julia C. Native Americans Information Directory. Detroit: Gale Research Inc, 1993. “Maricopa”. Handbook of North American Indians. 1979 ed. Myers, John. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indians. Phoenix: Life’s Reflection, 1988. “Pima”. Handbook of North American Indians. 1979 ed. “Pima-Maricopa Indians.” 25 February 1999. On-line. Internet. *http://www.thememall.com/tribes/pima.htm* Word Count: 938