Tribal Communities, the Grand Canyon and Native Heritage: A New Management Model
Time: Tuesday, 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Location: Regency E/F (2nd Floor)
Session Sponsored by Mountaineers Books
Presented by:
Theresa McMullan, Chief Executive Officer, Grand Canyon Conservancy
Ed T. Keable, Superintendent, Grand Canyon National Park
Mae Franklin, Tribal Citizen, Navajo Nation, Cameron Chapter Resident
Indigenous people have lived in and around the Grand Canyon since time immemorial, yet their cultural history and heritage have been excluded from the park’s narrative. Come learn from the leadership of Grand Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon Conservancy how their strong partnership, in collaboration with tribal communities, is transforming the visitor experience through new programs and perspectives on the Grand Canyon’s indigenous past, present, and future.