Tribal Communities, the Grand Canyon and Native Heritage: A New Management Model

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.