Lifeways of the Little Colorado River Booklet

Book titled "Lifeways of the Little Colorado River" with a stylized illustration of a river, rocks, and swirling water on the cover.

Learn about cultural ties to the Little Colorado River in this booklet. Download your copy (PDF)


For millennia, Native people have taken care of the Little Colorado River, and the river has taken care of them. It remains an important place of livelihood, pilgrimage, and physical and spiritual nourishment to this day. In this booklet, White Mountain Apache, Zuni, Navajo, Hopi, and Hualapai people share their personal and cultural ties to the Little Colorado River. Experience these lifeways ›

To request a print booklet, email our digital media director, Ellen Heyn, at eheyn@grandcanyontrust.org

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