Voicesofthedesert

Hopi woman preserves ancient artistic tradition.

Exploring Tohono O’odham and Shadow Wolves history.

Discover the untold story of the Navajo Code Talkers, Arizona Native heroes who created the only unbreakable military code in history during World War II, using their native language to save countless American lives. Learn about Chester Nez and the challenges these brave men faced both during and after the war, as they fought for a country that once tried to erase their culture.

Explore the landmark 1983 water agreement that forever changed how America views Indigenous water rights, focusing on the Gila River Indian Community's fight for justice and the restoration of their ancestral lands; learn about the historical significance of this victory and its impact on Native American culture and survival in Arizona.

Hohokam's influence on Arizona's early cities.

Exploring Highway 93's impact on sacred land.

A desert consumes abandoned airplanes.

Discover how the Apache tribe in Arizona uses fire as a traditional medicine and land management tool, reclaiming ancestral practices after a century of federal bans and devastating wildfires. Learn about the ecological wisdom behind prescribed burns and how indigenous science is revitalizing the land, proving that the forest listens to those who speak its language.

Inspiring quotes about gardening in Arizona.

Explore the untold story of Native American art at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, and uncover how early museum practices erased the identities of Indigenous artists, reducing their priceless work to 'Anonymous Indian.' Learn about the ongoing efforts of tribal historians and researchers to restore these stolen identities and reclaim their cultural heritage, and discover the importance of asking 'whose hands made this?' when viewing Native art.

Burial site of O'odham ancestors explored.

Uncover the secrets of the ancient Hohokam civilization in Arizona, who engineered sophisticated stone calendars to track the cosmos and predict celestial events! Explore Casa Grande Ruins and Pueblo Grande to witness their astronomical genius and learn how their sky knowledge is still used by the Tohono O'odham and Akimel O'odham today.

Explore the devastating impact of the US-Mexico border wall on the Tohono O'odham Nation, whose ancestral lands and sacred burial grounds have been bulldozed, sparking outrage and raising questions of respect for indigenous rights; learn about the cultural and spiritual significance of this land and the ongoing struggle to preserve traditions in the face of division, and discover the resilience of a people fighting to maintain their connection to their ancestors. This educational content explores the border wall, Arizona, and Native American heritage.

Explore the forgotten history of Arizona's Native nations and discover how their true names were erased from the map in the early 1900s, only to be reclaimed decades later! Learn about the Tohono O'odham and Akimel O'odham tribes and their fight to restore their identity, and join the movement to correct the map, one name at a time.

Unearth the hidden history beneath Tucson, Arizona, where ancient O'odham villages lie buried beneath modern streets! Discover the fascinating story of Chuck Shawn and the indigenous roots that shaped this southwestern city, revealing a past that whispers from beneath your feet.