Welcome to season two of Grand Canyon Speaks! We are airing live interviews that park rangers conducted with artists and representatives from the 11 associated tribes of Grand Canyon National Park. This series explores the lives and perspectives of people who call Grand Canyon home. Sit back and enjoy!

---

TRANSCRIPT:

---

(0:02 ) I feel like every day begins with land acknowledgement; you know. (0:05 ) I mean, you're encouraged to rise up every day when the sun comes up to greet the sun. (0:11 ) We need to go back to our roots, the kind that you eat, you know, and really embrace (0:16 ) it and start revitalizing that food as medicine. (0:21 ) All kind of indigenous people accepted the term as two-spirit, but our culture has lived with this since the beginning of time. (0:32 ) Welcome to season two of Grand Canyon Speaks, where we interview members of the 11 associated tribes who call the Grand Canyon home. This online podcast series brings our in-the-park programming right to your ears and into your homes. This season, we're excited to introduce more stories, more voices, and more lived experiences. Stay tuned. (0:52 ) You know, when I'm weaving, it's like I'm communicating with my ancestors. (1:00 ) We come down here to get inspiration, to get the power to take back home. (1:08 ) We have a strong connection to the Grand Canyon, and Grand Canyon is very important to our (1:15 ) soul. (1:17 ) It's important to love who you are. (1:20 ) There's no one like you. (1:21 ) You're unique, special, just love yourself.