what’s at stake

nine mile canyon is an irreplaceable cultural resource. layers of human history adorn the walls, telling the story of the earliest inhabitants of north eastern utah. oil tankers and rock art treasures don’t mix.

visit nine mile canyon with larry cesspooch,
ute spiritual leader

What does Nine Mile Canyon mean to Utah residents?

Use of these videos is provided by permission of
the Center for Documentary Expression and Art (CDEA).
This video is a part of the organization's ongoing
Education-Outreach Program in Utah
.

"Sacred Images: A Vision of Native American Rock Art—Artists/Scholars-in-Residence” is a four-week, arts-education program that uses a native writer/storyteller; a native visual artist; and a traditional spiritual leader to introduce high school students to Utah’s petroglyphs and pictographs (the work of its first artists/storytellers), then guides them to shape their residency experiences into a public mural. The residency enlarges students’ writing, art-learning, and art-making experiences while enhancing their understanding of documentary work and Utah’s indigenous people. 

want to learn more?

Plan a visit to Nine Mile Canyon. Helpful planning tips and resources can be found at the Nine Mile Canyon Coalition website.