Lesson Plan: Grand Canyon Place Names

Informational brochure about the Grand Canyon, highlighting Indigenous and Western names, tribal connections, and education resources, featuring a map and images of natural scenery.

At least 11 tribes have traditional and modern-day connections to the Grand Canyon. Everything we see and every place we go in the canyon has Native names and Western names. What are some of the differences? View the lesson plan ›

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