The Hualapai Tribal Nation is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in northwestern Arizona. “Hualapai” (pronounced Wal-lah-pie) means “People of the Tall Pines.” An executive order created the Hualapai reservation in 1883.
The reservation encompasses about 1-million acres along 108 miles of the Grand Canyon. Occupying part of three northern Arizona counties: Coconino, Yavapai, and Mohave , the reservation’s topography varies from rolling grassland, to forest, to rugged canyons. Elevations range from 1,500 feet at the Colorado River, to over 7,300 feet at the highest point of the Aubrey Cliffs, on the eastern portion of the reservation.
The population of the Hualapai Reservation is about 1,621, total tribal membership, including members not residing on the reservation, is approximately 2,300. Most people who reside on the reservation live in the scenic town of Peach Springs, which owns its name to the peach trees that grow at nearby springs. Peach Springs is the reservation’s capital and main service area. The closest full-service community is Kingman, Arizona located 55 miles west of Peach Springs. Historic Route 66 runs through the center of the town.
The Hualapai portion of the project will take place at Hualapai Mountain in July of 2013 where elders and youth will come together to share stories of their culture and history that will be produced as digital stories.
