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The name Havasupai means "People of the Blue-Green waters." The Havasupai have lived at the bottom of the Grand Canyon for hundreds of years. They were protected from invaders because their villages were difficult to get to. Today, people can get to their reservation by an eight mile trail or by helicopter. There are beautiful waterfalls and pools of water here. The rock walls give a sense of protection. People from all over come to visit this beautiful land. Some Havasupai make money from tourism.
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The Hualapai live near the Grand Canyon. They used to spend a lot of time gathering and hunting. They gathered fruit, berries, and nuts, and hunted antelope, sheep, and rabbits. They moved around a lot so that they could find food. Today, the Hualapai raise cattle, sell timber, and make money from tourism. They take care of the only road that goes into the Grand Canyon. They have their own policemen, firemen, and leaders.
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The Paiute had to be creative in finding food. They ate seeds and roots. They also ate deer, antelope, and lizards. They learned how to make cone-shaped baskets to carry food. They also made basket cradles for babies. Today, they farm and raise cattle on the Kaibab Reservation. Many people are also involved in tourism and the tribal governments.
Long ago, the Yavapai had to move around a lot to find food. They learned to make beautiful baskets. Today, the Yavapai live on reservations at Camp Verde and Fort McDowell. The Verde River runs through their land. During the summer people like to cool off by the river. Children float down the river in inner tubes. Many of the people work in or near Prescott.
Now that you have learned about the four Native American cultural groups in Arizona, it is time to complete the activities for this section. Click on the Journal icon at the top of the page and complete the activities. When you are done you can continue to explore Arizona.
