Arizona is a vast state with spectacular landscapes that 22 tribal nations call home. Each of these tribal nations is distinct, with its own language and cultural tradition. However, an important sentiment that all commnuities share is a deep respect for the land and its bounty.
Home is very a important concept to Arizona's Native people so we decided to take our visitors to places that Native people call home. With support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, we will be working over the next several months to produce short videos that provide a window to each of Arizona's tribal communities. Through links on this page you will be able to take a short virtual tour of a particular tribe's museum or cultural center. You'll be able to hear first hand about how the center functions in each community.
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Our first stop was the San Carlos Apache Cultural Center in Peridot, Arizona. Director Herb Stevens shares some of the history of the San Carlos Apache Tribe along with what you can see in the exhibits in the cultural center.
Next we visit the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Arizona. Museum Director Manuelito Wheeler describes his institution's exhibits and programs and talks about how they are working to help Navajo youth maintain language and cultural traditions.
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