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Ak-Chin Him-Dak Museum CLN Tour 2014
Cowboy Lifestyle Network visited and took a tour through the Ak-Chin Him Dak EcoMuseum & Archives in February 2014. Learn more about Ak-Chin Indian Community from past to present through CLN’s interactive timeline.
The mission statement of the Ak-Chin Him Dak EcoMuseum & Archives:
“To promote the sharing of the past, the present and the future, to increase the awareness and perceptions of all members of the community to their evolving environment.”
![1984 - The Secretary discovered that legal availability of the intended source of the temporary supply of water was uncertain and that the cost of the planned well field was extremely high. On October 19, 1984, P.L.. 98-530 enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled , the revised settlement secured for Ak-Chin 75,000 acre-feet of Colorado River annually, delivered through the works of the Central Arizona Project. 1984 - The Secretary discovered that legal availability of the intended source of the temporary supply of water was uncertain and that the cost of the planned well field was extremely high. On October 19, 1984, P.L.. 98-530 enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled , the revised settlement secured for Ak-Chin 75,000 acre-feet of Colorado River annually, delivered through the works of the Central Arizona Project.](https://i0.wp.com/cowboylifestylenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Ak-Chin-P.L.-98-530-Public-Law-Enactment-of-1984.jpg?w=642&h=791&ssl=1)
![1994 - Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Opened on December 28. It is the first Indian gaming operation for Harrah’s. Managed under an agreement with Harrah’s Arizona Corporation, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is owned by the Ak-Chin Indian Community. 1994 - Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Opened on December 28. It is the first Indian gaming operation for Harrah’s. Managed under an agreement with Harrah’s Arizona Corporation, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is owned by the Ak-Chin Indian Community.](https://i0.wp.com/cowboylifestylenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/HarrahsChoice2.jpg?w=350&h=200&ssl=1)
![2011 - Ak-Chin Fire Department’s new station, Nada Cusdam Ki, officially opened with a ribbon cutting from the Ak-Chin Tribal Council. Fire Station 561 accommodates up to 12 firefighters per shift, modern facilities, housing for fire equipment and trucks. The fire station also includes a designated space for youth and explorer awareness. 2011 - Ak-Chin Fire Department’s new station, Nada Cusdam Ki, officially opened with a ribbon cutting from the Ak-Chin Tribal Council. Fire Station 561 accommodates up to 12 firefighters per shift, modern facilities, housing for fire equipment and trucks. The fire station also includes a designated space for youth and explorer awareness.](https://i0.wp.com/cowboylifestylenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Firestation-561-Nada-Cusdam-KiAk-Chin_CLN-Timeline.png?w=266&h=266&crop=1&ssl=1)
![2011 - A hotel expansion was made to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino & Resort and officially opened for business. Featuring a five-floor building with 152 bedrooms and 5 suites. All rooms are equipped with granite counter tops, centralized media/technology hubs, walk-in showers and energy efficient lighting. 2011 - A hotel expansion was made to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino & Resort and officially opened for business. Featuring a five-floor building with 152 bedrooms and 5 suites. All rooms are equipped with granite counter tops, centralized media/technology hubs, walk-in showers and energy efficient lighting.](https://i0.wp.com/cowboylifestylenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/AKCHotel.jpg?w=187&h=266&ssl=1)
![2011 - The Ak-Chin Waste Water Treatment Facility opened. In which, was a bonding project between Ak-Chin and Indian Health Service in August. The building was initiated to provide water and waste water system capacity for the community area and future development. Featuring state-of-the-art equipment and building to service the Ak-Chin community. 2011 - The Ak-Chin Waste Water Treatment Facility opened. In which, was a bonding project between Ak-Chin and Indian Health Service in August. The building was initiated to provide water and waste water system capacity for the community area and future development. Featuring state-of-the-art equipment and building to service the Ak-Chin community.](https://i0.wp.com/cowboylifestylenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Ak-Chin-Waste-Water-Treatment-Facility_CLN-Timeline.jpg?w=266&h=266&crop=1&ssl=1)
![2012 - Ak-Chin Indian Community rolled out the VIP red carpet for the grand opening of the UltraStar Multi-Tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle in November. 2012 - Ak-Chin Indian Community rolled out the VIP red carpet for the grand opening of the UltraStar Multi-Tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle in November.](https://i0.wp.com/cowboylifestylenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/UltraStar-Multi-tainment-Center-at-Ak-Chin-Circle-Celebrates-4th-Anniversary-FI.jpg?w=425&h=226&ssl=1)
![2013 - Ak-Chin Indian Community completed a multi-million dollar investment in Phoenix-based Quail Run Building Materials, Inc. Thus, allowing Ak-Chin Indian Community and Quail Run Building Materials, Inc. to move forward with plans to construct a manufacturing facility in the Santa Cruz Commerce Center, which is located on the Community’s reservation, near Maricopa, Arizona. Quail Run is a company that is Native American majority-owned and Veteran operated, while they have been in business since 1986. 2013 - Ak-Chin Indian Community completed a multi-million dollar investment in Phoenix-based Quail Run Building Materials, Inc. Thus, allowing Ak-Chin Indian Community and Quail Run Building Materials, Inc. to move forward with plans to construct a manufacturing facility in the Santa Cruz Commerce Center, which is located on the Community’s reservation, near Maricopa, Arizona. Quail Run is a company that is Native American majority-owned and Veteran operated, while they have been in business since 1986.](https://i0.wp.com/cowboylifestylenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Quail-Run-Building-Materials-Inc.-and-Ak-Chin-Indian-Community.jpg?w=425&h=337&ssl=1)
![2013 - The Ak-Chin Indian Community completed a partnership agreement with the Arizona Rattlers for the 2013 season, which includes naming rights to the arena football team’s field – now Ak-Chin Field – as well as the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s seal prominently displayed on each end of the field and in additional spaces throughout the arena. 2013 - The Ak-Chin Indian Community completed a partnership agreement with the Arizona Rattlers for the 2013 season, which includes naming rights to the arena football team’s field – now Ak-Chin Field – as well as the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s seal prominently displayed on each end of the field and in additional spaces throughout the arena.](https://i0.wp.com/cowboylifestylenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Rattlers-photo.jpg?w=516&h=341&ssl=1)
![2013 - During the May 7th Maricopa City Council meeting, Mayor Christian Price announced that the Ak-Chin Indian Community would be making an investment of $10 million in Maricopa. Of the $10 million investment, $2.6 million will support the Maricopa Unified School District and $7.4 million will be allocated to the operation of the City of Maricopa’s Copper Sky Recreational Complex, a multigenerational/aquatic center and regional park. 2013 - During the May 7th Maricopa City Council meeting, Mayor Christian Price announced that the Ak-Chin Indian Community would be making an investment of $10 million in Maricopa. Of the $10 million investment, $2.6 million will support the Maricopa Unified School District and $7.4 million will be allocated to the operation of the City of Maricopa’s Copper Sky Recreational Complex, a multigenerational/aquatic center and regional park.](https://i0.wp.com/cowboylifestylenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ak-chin-counsilmembers.jpg?w=476&h=341&ssl=1)
![2013 - The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee announced its first major partnership for Super Bowl XLIX (49) with the Ak-Chin Indian Community. The Ak-Chin Indian Community’s ongoing commitment to bringing high-quality entertainment to the state and helping future generations compliments the Host Committee’s goals. 2013 - The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee announced its first major partnership for Super Bowl XLIX (49) with the Ak-Chin Indian Community. The Ak-Chin Indian Community’s ongoing commitment to bringing high-quality entertainment to the state and helping future generations compliments the Host Committee’s goals.](https://i0.wp.com/cowboylifestylenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Arizona-Superbowl-49-Host-Committe_CLN-Timeline.jpg?w=389&h=210&ssl=1)
![2014 - The City of Maricopa’s Copper Sky officially opens the 52,000 sq. ft. recreation center and Multigenerational / Aquatics Center / Regional Park to the public in March. All thanks to the Ak-Chin Indian Community for their investment in this project, and their commitment to regional partnerships. 2014 - The City of Maricopa’s Copper Sky officially opens the 52,000 sq. ft. recreation center and Multigenerational / Aquatics Center / Regional Park to the public in March. All thanks to the Ak-Chin Indian Community for their investment in this project, and their commitment to regional partnerships.](https://i0.wp.com/cowboylifestylenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Copper-Sky-Grand-Opening_CLN-Timeline1000.jpg?w=358&h=358&crop=1&ssl=1)
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