2025 WEWIN Warrior Women’s Circle Honoree Colorado River Indian Tribes Amelia Flores was elected the first Chairwoman of the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) in 2020. Served as a Tribal Council member from 2013 to 2020 and served twice as Tribal Council Secretary.
Amelia Flores
As Chairwoman, historic legislation was passed that enables CRIT to lease a portion of its Colorado River Allocation, providing tribal sovereignty, drought relief for Arizona, and economic opportunities for CRIT. In 2021, served as a Member to the Arizona Governor Hobb’s Water Augmentation, Innovation, and Conservation Council; and serves on the Arizona Governor’s Water Policy Council and the Ground Water Policy Committee. In 2021, received the Arizona Capital Times Environmental Leadership award. In 2023, selected as one of The Arizona Republic’s 2023 Arizonans of the Year and a recipient of The Arizona Capital Times Timeless Icons award. She is a 2025 honoree for the University of Arizona’s Women’s Plaza of Honor. Chairwoman Flores was instrumental in the federal government’s decision to grant national monument status to land surrounding the Grand Canyon and was present when President Biden signed the designation in August 2023. Chairwoman Flores is Mohave and an enrolled member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Holds a B.S. Degree in Education from NAU and a Masters in Linguistics from the University of Arizona. A former Tribal Librarian/Archivist.
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