According to a recent report, Coconino County Supervisors Patrice Horstman and Lena Fowler are planning a new memorial for the Grand Canyon National Monument, “Burge Nwavjo Ita Kukuveni – Footsteps of Our Ancestors.” He plans to join the Monument Advisory Committee (MAC). announcement By county. The supervisor, appointed by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, brings extensive experience in environmental and cultural conservation work to the commission tasked with the sustainable management of the monument.
As a representative of tribal officials, Mr. Fowler pledges to protect the heritage and integrity of a landscape deeply intertwined with Native American heritage. In a statement by Coconino CountyHe said he was honored to have been “chosen for this important role” and stressed that the monument represents the footprints of his ancestors, and that it is a symbol of cultural importance for future generations. He said he would do his best to continue. Horstmann, who represents the city as an elected official, is seeking to protect the vast First District, which includes a significant portion of the monument’s grounds. She expressed a commitment to collaborative stewardship that respects Indigenous history and preserves the land for future generations.
Coconino County’s statement highlights the superintendent’s record of “longstanding dedication” to protecting northern Arizona’s natural and cultural resources. Mr. Horstman has a personal passion for public lands, especially the Grand Canyon, and emphasized his commitment to a management plan that respects the region’s diverse population and promotes conservation efforts. “Participate in a collaborative effort to develop a management plan that recognizes the cultural, historical, environmental, economic, and recreational significance of this monument and recognizes the Indigenous peoples who called these sacred sites home. I’m looking forward to it,” Horstman said. said Coconino County.
