Support Tribal Co-Stewardship at Grand Canyon
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. Together, we are forging a path of unity, resilience, and shared stewardship.
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Elevating Indigenous Voices
With our tribal partners, we are correcting the erasure of Indigenous influence and moving into a new era of truth and inclusion. Co-management programs bring Indigenous perspectives to the forefront—ensuring history, stories, and legacies are heard and celebrated. Programs like the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps empower Indigenous youth through hands-on conservation efforts that connect them to their heritage while shaping their future. The Cultural Demonstration Program provides a platform for Native artists to share, sell, and celebrate both traditional and contemporary creations. And throughout the park, signage is being thoughtfully updated in collaboration with the Intertribal Working Group to reflect the authentic history of the land and its people.
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Investing in Cultural Landmarks
With your support, we are redefining the Grand Canyon experience by ensuring Indigenous heritage is at the heart of our preservation efforts. At Desert View, we are helping to create the Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site—a bold reimagining of the visitor experience that centers Indigenous perspectives. Through collaboration with the federal government and the Havasupai Tribe, sacred places like Havasupai Gardens are being renamed, removing offensive language and acknowledging the forced removal of tribal communities to make way for the park’s creation.
Integrating Tribal Perspectives
In close collaboration with the Intertribal Working Group—representing 11 tribes who call Grand Canyon home—we are weaving first-voice narratives into the heart of the park’s work. From shaping meaningful cultural events to guiding the vision of a new art venue at the South Rim, tribal voices are helping to lead the way. Through storytelling platforms like the “Grand Canyon Speaks” podcast, visitors hear directly from tribal members in their own words. Internship opportunities for Indigenous youth ensure that the next generation of storytellers, scientists, and stewards are supported and heard. And GCC’s stores work with Indigenous artists to feature authentic arts and crafts that celebrate both traditional and contemporary expression.
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Why Grand Canyon Conservancy?
When you support Grand Canyon Conservancy, you ensure that millions of guests arrive as visitors and leave as park champions, forever inspired by the natural and cultural wonders they've just experienced.
Home to many of the world's ecosystems, the park is on the front line of the global challenge of the 21st century – climate change. As the official philanthropic partner of Grand Canyon National Park for nearly a century, Grand Canyon Conservancy stands ready to help you make a direct and lasting impact.