"Exciting milestone in Yaqui history" as Tribe officially regains historic land lost near Grant & I-10: New casino & cultural facilities coming to Tucson

The land is known today as "Old Pascua." It was the site of the Yaqui community north of Tucson before the city expanded around it.

Jan 20, 2024

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Arizona Daily Star article:

The transfer of city land to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe is now official and plans for a new casino are underway.
The 31-acre parcel on West Grant Road just east of Interstate 10, near Old Pascua, is now sovereign tribal land.

Click below to see the video from the Tribe:

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Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona on Instagram: “Exciting milestone in Yaqui history! We marked a historic moment for the Old Pascua Community with the official signing of land acquisition on January 18th, 2024. Huge thanks to all who played a part in turning this dream into reality. Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu.”

January 20, 2024

Exciting milestone in Yaqui history! We marked a historic moment…

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