

Inside the effort to protect the greater Grand Canyon region
Aug 4, 2023
Guests from the Havasupai Tribe share their deep cultural ties to the Grand Canyon and the urgent need to protect its surroundings. They discuss the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument, aimed at preserving their ancestral lands amid environmental threats like uranium mining. With personal stories interwoven, they highlight the spiritual significance of sites like Red Butte and emphasize the importance of tribal collaboration in safeguarding vital water sources for future generations.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Cultural Ties and Historical Connections of the Havasupai Tribe
02:39 • 2min
Protecting Ancestral Lands and Water Resources
04:44 • 5min
Personal Journeys in the Fight for Land and Water Protection
09:17 • 4min
Protecting the Grand Canyon: Indigenous Voices Unite
13:29 • 19min