The Stories of the Past: Creating a relationship with the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah and Cedar Breaks National Monument to help preserve cultural history

Date and Time: 
Friday, 12 May, 2017 - 08:45
Author(s): 
Tom
, Whitley - Southern Utah University Student
Montoya
, Nancy - Cedar Breaks National Monument Lead Interpretive Ranger
Sewings
, Daphne - Cedar Breaks National Monument Cheif of Education and Partnership

The Stories of the Past project: Hosted by Cedar Breaks National Monument with the help of Southern Utah University Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative agency. The project was design to help create a relationship with the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah and Cedar Breaks National Monument. To help preserve the Paiute culture and history with the help of involving the Paiute Elders and tribal members. By inviting them to the monument to share their stories, history, and traditions. This project was a great success as well as informing and educating the public about the Paiute Tribe.