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"We Are Grand Canyon" is a heartfelt film, welcoming visitors to Grand Canyon National Park from those who have called it home since time immemorial – Grand Canyon's 11 tribal communities. A project several years in the making, "We Are Grand Canyon" is a joint creation by the Intertribal Working Group, Grand Canyon National Park, and Grand Canyon Conservancy, and was filmed and edited by Ryan Christensen of Bristlecone Media. An audio described version is being prepared and will be available soon. The Grand Canyon region has been home to Native people since time immemorial.The Grand Canyon is a place of immeasurable importance to Native people in the Southwest. The park shares boundaries with three federally recognized tribes; a total of 11 federally recognized tribes are traditionally associated with what is now Grand Canyon National Park. Park staff have been working with tribal people for more than 40 years, developing numerous innovative and collaborative tribal partnerships during that time. Traditionally Associated TribesThere are 11 tribes that have historic connections to the lands and resources now found within Grand Canyon National Park.
Grand Canyon National Park Tribal Engagement ReportA biennial report highlighting Grand Canyon National Park tribal programming in 2022-2023.
Working with Indigenous communitiesDesert View Intertribal Heritage Site
See the many exciting changes in store for the future of Desert View, including a new tribal run welcome center and improved paths. Cultural Demonstrator Program
Since 2014, the park has worked with tribes to encourage interactions with the public through demonstrations of traditional native crafts. 2022 North Rim Heritage Days
Tribal members offer programs on a variety of subjects, ranging from astronomy to traditional music and dance. Grand Canyon Tribal Affairs NewsAdditional ResourcesAssociated Tribes of Grand Canyon
Learn more about Associated Tribes of Grand Canyon on Arizona State University's Nature, Culture, and History at Grand Canyon website. Archaeological Resources
Humans have present on the Grand Canyon landscape for up to 12,000 years. Find out what archaeologists have found inside the park. Tusayan Pueblo and Museum
CLOSED FOR THE WINTER. Visit this 800-year-old ancestral Puebloan site and learn about people who called Grand Canyon home. The Voices of Grand Canyon
Visit Grand Canyon Trust's website to see what it means to call the Grand Canyon home. Arizona Native Tourism
The Arizona American Indian Tourism Association promotes the development of Indian Tourism while respecting the cultural integrity of tribes Partnering with AIANTA
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association serves as the national voice for American Indian nations engaged in cultural tourism. |
Last updated: May 8, 2024