Cultural Demonstration Celebration!

 

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Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon Conservancy invites you to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the Cultural Demonstration Program

In 2014 with only four demonstrators, the Cultural Demonstration Program began at Grand Canyon National Park. Now, a decade later, the program has over 200 Tribal members from the 11 Tribes traditionally associated with Grand Canyon and has worked with multiple Tribal organizations.

The purpose of the Cultural Demonstration Program is to elevate the voices of members from the traditionally associated Tribes. Demonstrations allow visitors to Grand Canyon National Park the opportunity to meet Indigenous artists while they practice traditional and modern crafts. 

“Grand Canyon has been a home and sacred space to 11 different Tribal groups within the Southwest. Native peoples and their ancestors have lived in this area since time immemorial. Grand Canyon is not just a national park, it is a sacred place and home to many. The Cultural Demonstration program has transformed Desert View into a place to celebrate, share, and learn about inter-tribal cultural heritage." -Superintendent Ed Keable

 

Event Schedule

This event will take place Saturday May 24th and Sunday May 25th at Desert View.

Saturday, May 24th (South Rim: Desert View Watchtower)

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cultural Demonstrations with 12 amazing Indigenous artists!

9:30 am

Morning Prayer with Darance Chimerica (Hopi) and Morning Welcome from NPS Ranger Dan Pawlak

10:00 am

Presentation by Ann Marie Salt (Diné)

1:00 pm

Singing Performance with Nala Nelson (Diné)

3:00 pm

Ending Prayer with Maya Edaakie (Zuni) and Ending Remarks by NPS Ranger Kelli Jones

 

Sunday, May 25th (South Rim: Desert View Watchtower)

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cultural Demonstrations with 12 amazing Indigenous artists!

9:30 am

Morning Prayer with Daryl Shack (Zuni) & Morning Welcome from ALCC Intern Lakin Epaloose (Zuni)

10:00 am

Presentation by Ann Marie Salt (Diné)

3:00 pm

Ending Prayer with Maya Edaakie (Zuni) and Ending Remarks by ALCC Intern Meranden Numkena (Hopi)

6:45 pm - 7:45 pm (60 minutes): Desert View Amphitheater

Grand Canyon Speaks: Park Ranger Dan Pawlak's experience managing the canyon's Cultural Demonstration Program

 

Cultural Demonstrators

9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday — May 24 and 25, 2025

Meet Indigenous artists. Chat, watch and learn about their arts and culture —inside the tower, or outside - on the grounds. Demonstrations include beading, weaving, ceramics. and silversmithing.

• Donald Decker (Yavapai - Apache)
• Daryl Shack (Zuni)
• Benina Kallestewa (Zuni)
• Leann Lee (Zuni)
• Keith Edaakie (Zuni)
• Darance Chimerica (Hopi)
• Davis Maho (Hopi)
• Karen Abeita (Hopi)
• Damon Tso (Diné)
• Jerrel Singer (Diné)
• Stephanie Dann (Diné)
• Ann Marie Salt (Diné)