Sunset Talk - Grand Canyon Speaks | Desert View Amphitheater | Interview with Audré Etsitty, Diné Horsewoman
Sunset Talk – Grand Canyon Speaks interview with Audré Etsitty, Diné Horsewoman
Thursday, August 7, 6:30 p.m. – Desert View Amphitheater.
With over 10 years of experience, Audré has guided horses and riders through programs like “Horses Connecting Communities” and “Song of the Horse Camp.”
A 2024 Henry Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellow and certified Equine Facilitated Learning instructor, she blends traditional Diné knowledge with equine therapy and is developing a Diné-based healing program for her community.
During the summer of 2025, Sunset Talks by park rangers will take place at the Desert View Amphitheater on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Enjoy a program with a beautiful sunset backdrop. The talks start an hour before sunset, and end with enough time to take pictures and enjoy the view.
On Tuesday and Thursday, the Sunset Talks are "Grand Canyon Speaks" presentations, in which members of Grand Canyon's Native American Communities share their rich history, culture, and personal connections to Grand Canyon, through storytelling, singing, and hands-on-learning.
Dress warmly for this outdoor event. Seating is on stone benches.
All outdoor programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Desert View is a small settlement on the South Rim, located 23 miles/ 37 km east of Grand Canyon Village on Arizona State Route 64 (Desert View Drive). Desert View is a small settlement on the South Rim, located 23 miles/ 37 km east of Grand Canyon Village on Arizona State Route 64 (Desert View Drive).
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
From the Desert View visitor parking lot, follow a paved footpath towards the Desert View Watchtower, a prominent 70-foot-high, cylindrical shaped, stone building. The amphitheater is near the watchtower, alongside the paved footpath between the watchtower and the commercial tour bus and RV parking lot.
Latitude and Longitude 36.043304, -111.827023
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Contact Information
Desert View Program Office
928-638-7893
Event Type
- Campfire/Evening Program
- Talk