A podcast listening to live interviews with members of the 11 Associated Tribes.
NPS / Janet Yazzie Welcome to Grand Canyon Speaks! We are airing live interviews that park rangers had with artists from the 11 associated tribes of Grand Canyon National Park. This series explores the lives and perspectives of people who call Grand Canyon home. Listen to Grand Canyon Speaks wherever you get your podcasts or online here.
How Grand Canyon Speaks Came To BeDuring the summer season of 2023, park rangers of Grand Canyon National Park created a new program to highlight the voices of the 11 associated tribes. The program was named Grand Canyon Speaks and designed to be a live interview between a park ranger and a participant of the park’s Cultural Demonstration program. As the summer continued the ability to record the conversations and release them as a podcast became a reality. Every episode you listen to was recorded live and most times recorded in front of a live audience. Grand Canyon Speaks Episodes Have a long desert drive ahead of you? Ever wanted to learn more about the indigenous cultures of this area? Check out the new podcast series from Grand Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon Conservancy- Grand Canyon Speaks! We will be uploading in-person interviews recorded during summer 2023 with artists across the 11 associated tribes of the Grand Canyon. Experience the real voices and listen to the stories of people whose families have been in the Grand Canyon since time immemorial. Enjoy the teaser trailer for this season.
Listen on NPS.gov Listen on Apple Podcasts: Grand Canyon Speaks Trailer on Apple Podcasts In this episode, we talk to the Hopi painter Gerald Dewavendewa. Gerald is a lifelong artist. In this episode, we discuss his beginnings of art on the Hopi reservation, some Hopi traditions and customs, and the cultural influence behind his work.
Listen on NPS.gov Listen on Apple Podcasts: Gerald Dawavendewa Speaks In this episode, we talk to the traditional Zuni potter Noreen Simplicio. A strong advocate for youth empowerment, Noreen discusses the Zuni connection to Grand Canyon, her story of learning traditional pottery, and the value of respecting the landscape.
Listen on NPS.gov Listen on Apple Podcasts: Noreen Simplicio Speaks In this episode, we talk to Diné (Navajo) painter Janet Yazzie. We talk with Janet about how she developed the courage to be a full-time artist, the inspirations for her work, and her favorite parts about her job. Janet even did the art for this very podcast!
Listen on NPS.gov Listen on Apple Podcasts: Janet Yazzie Speaks The first of a two-part series. In this episode, we talk to two alumni from the Zuni Youth Enrichment Program, Lashae Harris and Chasady Simplicio. LaShae is an embroiderer, while Chasady is a weaver. This conversation explains the Zuni Youth Enrichment Program, how each artist decided which art to pursue, and the value of keeping traditional art alive.
Listen on NPS.gov Listen on Apple Podcasts: The Zuni Youth Enrichment Program Speaks (part 1) The second of a two-part series. In this episode, we talk to an alumnus of the Zuni Youth Enrichment Program, Cassandra Tsalate. A potter, she discusses how she connects to her community through her art and the empowerment she gains through her pottery.
Listen on NPS.gov Listen on Apple Podcasts: The Zuni Youth Enrichment Program Speaks (part 2) In this episode, we talk to Grammy-nominated and award-winning Diné, or Navajo, musician Aaron White. The program was cancelled in person by lightning, so this is an online exclusive! Aaron discusses his career, growing up with music, and how he came to be a musician. Later, the discussion turns towards the Native American flute, which Aaron both plays and builds.
Listen on NPS.gov Listen on Apple Podcasts: Aaron White Speaks In this episode, we talk to Gregory Hill, a Hopi carver and toymaker. The conversation revolves around Gregory’s efforts to bring back a forgotten toy, the Patukya. His toys work to bring adults back to feeling childlike wonder, and Gregory’s efforts have even encouraged other carvers to start creating tops!
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Last updated: December 19, 2023