Grand Canyon Intertribal Working Group
Envisioning and developing Indigenous representation at Grand Canyon.
Funded by GCC, the ItWG's purpose is to establish intertribal programming and first-voice cultural interpretation across Grand Canyon National Park, in collaboration with the Park Service and GCC. The first major project the group worked on was the creation of the Desert View site as an Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site and the implementation of the Cultural Demonstration Program. Since then, more projects have been undertaken with ItWG input and support, including the renaming of Havasupai Gardens, the development of new waysides throughout the park, and the creation of "We Are Grand Canyon," a welcome video from Indigenous perspectives that is shown at the top of each hour at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center.Â
ItWG Strategic Focus
- Joint development of first-voice interpretation and education programs between tribes and the National Park Service.
- Co-management, employment, and internship opportunities for tribal members.
- Maintain culturally appropriate connections and values among individual tribal groups.
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At Grand Canyon Conservancy, we believe in honoring the enduring Indigenous histories and cultures that have shaped this landscape for millennia. Through respectful and creative partnerships, we support initiatives that protect sacred sites, uplift Indigenous knowledge, and ensure tribal voices play a vital role in shaping the future of the canyon.
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11 Tribal Communities
11 tribes have connections to the lands and resources found within Grand Canyon National Park.
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