People

Cultural Past

Glen Canyon has been periodically used by a variety of human groups from about 11,500 years ago through the present. Currently these groups are classified by archeologists into a system that divide the Native American culture history of Glen Canyon into different temporal and/or cultural periods.

 

Affiliated Tribes

For many indigenous peoples the Glen Canyon region is a spiritually occupied landscape that is inseparable from their cultural identities and traditional beliefs.

Visit the websites of the affiliated tribes to learn about their cultures through their own words.
Hopi Tribe
Kaibab Paiute Tribe
Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah
Pueblo of Zuni
Navajo Nation
San Juan Southern Paiute
Ute Mountain Ute

The park regularly consults with representatives from these affiliated tribes, ensuring all voices are heard regarding the ongoing management of the park.