Mesa officially renames Grande Cultural Park to Sce:dagĭ Mu:val Va’aki

PHOENIX – The City of Mesa has officially renamed Mesa Grande Cultural Park to Sce:dagĭ Mu:val Va’aki, according to a press release. The Sce:dagi Mu:val Vaaki name comes from a series of songs that originated at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The renaming is part of Mesa’s commitment to reflect the heritage and connection to the O’odham and Piipaash peoples and their ancestors, according to the release.

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