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The photos in
the mural below portray Kaibab Paiutes in various activities during
the 20th Century. Some traditional skills, such as basket weaving
and processing deer hides continued to be used. Games remained an
important pastime in Kaibab culture.
Beginning with
World War I continuing through today, Kaibab Paiute tribal members
served in the military. Over the years, some of the tribal members
worked at a variety of jobs as portrayed in the mural. In the 1930s,
a few worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). One of the
camps was located at Pipe Spring.
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Two
of the members were known to herd cattle; catch wild horses; and
fight as professional prize fighters in the 1920s - 50s. Relocating
for seasonal farm work was common in the 1940s and 50s.
Some Kaibab were hired as extras in the booming western movie business
in nearby Kanab from the 1940s 60s. Interestingly, they often
portrayed Navajo or Apaches traditional enemies. In the 1970s,
the Neighborhood Youth Corp provided work for girls and boys at
Pipe Spring. Tribal members also helped demonstrate cowboy skills
at the Monument.
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