WEWIN Warrior Women’s Circle Honoree 2025 Gila River Indian Community Mrs. Edena Antone is a Maricopa native; her tribal affiliation is under the Gila River Indian Community. She was born and raised here in Maricopa colony, also known as District 7, one of the districts here on the Gila River Indian Community. She is currently living in District 7.
Edena Antone
Her education started at Maricopa day school. Then Gila Crossing School, followed by Phoenix elementary school, Lastly, Tucson Indian school. Tucson, AZ.
She met and married Alex Antone, in 1956. They had 3 sons.
The early Seventies she worked in the office, at the District 7 Service center, where she eventually became the director. During her time as director, many issues came up, Housing was one. Too many were without homes, elderly, families with children, and veterans. Many people died, waiting for a house. She went for tribal council and was elected as District 7 Councilwoman from 1977-1980, her main reason was to push for housing, in the dist. 7 area. Due to health reasons, she did not run for another term. Edena continued to be active in the District 7 community. She sat on the Executive committee; she became active with the Elders. She was elected to the Council of the Elders. Attending community monthly meetings. She’s traveled to different states, like Alaska, San Diego, California, Idaho, participated with the Elderly Chair volleyball, “Quaila”, attended the senior games just as well. Edena Antone continues to give advice and moral support to many who ask for her advice. Edena is a strong believer and continues to pray for her family and her community.
It is an honor and a privilege to be in midst of everyone that is here today.
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