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“Ang Kuk’tota: Along There, Leave Footprints”

On By Lyle BalenquahIn Archaeology, Bears Ears, climate change, Colorado River, Cultural Landscapes, Cultural Preservation, Cultural Tourism, drought, Hisat'sinom, Hopi, Indigenous Archaeoloy, Indigenous Guides, Native Guides, River Guiding, rivers, Ruins Preservation, San Juan River, Southwest, springs,, Sustainability, Traditional Cultural Places, waterLeave a comment

Cover of "Rock Art: An American Story" The following short essay is one I recently contributed to the coffee table book, "Rock Art: An American Story", which features a selection of awe-inspiring images from photojournalist Stephen Alvarez, along with a number of essays from Indigenous authors and advocates. The photos and words do much to …

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Paaqavi INC is participating in Arizona Gives Day: April 7, 2026

On By Lyle BalenquahIn Archaeology, Bears Ears, climate change, Colorado River, Cultural Landscapes, Cultural Preservation, Cultural Tourism, drought, Hisat'sinom, Hopi, Hunting, Indigenous Archaeoloy, Indigenous Guides, Native Guides, River Guiding, rivers, Ruins Preservation, San Juan River, Southwest, springs,, Sustainability, Traditional Cultural Places, water, Youth2 Comments

A recent development in my own work is that I have accepted (somewhat reluctantly) the position of Board President for the Hopi non-profit, Paaqavi Incorporated. It's an entirely new role for me, but I am excited to pursue a different direction with this organization, and I hope to further facilitate many of the endeavors I …

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