South Rim Village | Apache Crown Dancers - Native American Heritage Month - Community Celebration - Shrine of the Ages Auditorium

Native American Heritage Month Celebration - Shrine of the Ages Auditorium  
7:30 pm, Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

• Every November, Grand Canyon Community members sponsor a special performance for Native American Heritage Month. This year’s performance features the Apache Crown Dancers. 
  
  
• The Crown Dance is a ceremonial dance that "celebrates ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from the Creator." The dancers embody the Gaan (Mountain Spirits), wearing masks and ornate wooden crowns. Each of the 5 dancers has a specific role and the ceremony is believed to bring good fortune and health to the community.  

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Shrine of the Ages Auditorium is located near Market Plaza, half-way between the Visitor Center Plaza, and the Village Historic District. There is parking by the hall, on the west end of Parking Lot A, adjacent to the Park Headquarters building. The auditorium is within walking distance of Market Plaza, Mather Campground, Trailer Village, and Yavapai Lodge. In addition, the free Village (Blue) Route Shuttle (shown as a blue line on park maps) has both a westbound and eastbound stop in front of Shrine of the Ages.

Latitude and Longitude 36.054382, -112.123654

Schedule

Event Type

• Performance
• Talk