{"id":61749,"date":"2026-08-16T19:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T09:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=61749"},"modified":"2026-09-01T18:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:30:27","slug":"how-to-experience-indigenous-culture-in-the-us-and-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/how-to-experience-indigenous-culture-in-the-us-and-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to experience Indigenous culture in the US and Canada\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connect with First Nations communities on these inspiring new Indigenous-led experiences, where stories are shared amid the continent&#8217;s most dramatic scenery.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the mountainous wilds of Alaska to the red-stained canyons of Arizona, <a href=\"\/north-america\">North America<\/a>&#8216;s most wow-worthy landscapes leave travellers in awe. But meet the traditional owners of these lands and you\u2019ll soon gain a greater appreciation for the history, traditions and spiritual connections that have shaped these special places over the centuries \u2013 imbuing them with even greater meaning.\u00a0Here are some of the best ways to experience Indigenous culture with Intrepid in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United States<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Liz_AZ_The_Goods_SSCS_-14-1920x1080.jpg\" alt=\"A Navajo guide in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona.\" class=\"wp-image-95748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Liz_AZ_The_Goods_SSCS_-14-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Liz_AZ_The_Goods_SSCS_-14-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Liz_AZ_The_Goods_SSCS_-14-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Liz_AZ_The_Goods_SSCS_-14-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Liz_AZ_The_Goods_SSCS_-14-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Liz_AZ_The_Goods_SSCS_-14-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Liz_AZ_The_Goods_SSCS_-14-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Navajo guide in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Experience a storied canyon with a Navajo guide&nbsp;in Arizona, USA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canyon de Chelly rocks. And not just because of the sandstone monoliths and mesas that make this swathe of the Navajo-run tribal lands in northeastern Arizona feel like something straight out of the silver screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The valley is part of the vast Navajo Nation reserve, spanning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/united-states\/utah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utah<\/a>, Arizona and New Mexico. On Intrepid&#8217;s <a href=\"\/united-states\/southwest-usa-canyons-cultures-166683\">Southwest USA Canyons &amp; Cultures<\/a> trip you\u2019ll hop in a jeep to <a href=\"\/adventures\/navajo-guides-arizona\/\">explore the valley with a Navajo guide<\/a>, who\u2019ll show you the coolest formations and share insights into why this remarkable desertscape is sacred to Navajo communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Immerse yourself in living history in Alaska, USA&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the outskirts of Anchorage, dotted around the shores of a small, serene lake, lies <a href=\"\/united-states\/alaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska<\/a> Native Heritage Center, which offers the most comprehensive introduction to all of the state\u2019s First Nations cultures, including those of the Athabascan, Haida and Yup\u2019ik peoples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intrepid travellers on the <a href=\"\/united-states\/best-alaska-160256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best of Alaska<\/a> trip will join a tour of the immersive living museum, hearing directly from local Indigenous people and learning about 10,000 years of history through mediums such as dance, film, art and interactive exhibitions. Don\u2019t miss a walk around the grounds, where you\u2019ll discover six different village sites that help bring to life the traditional architecture and livelihoods of First Nations communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/the-goods-new-indigenous-experiences\/\">Ways to connect with Indigenous culture worldwide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/73484EA7-B90D-41C5-931D-26F78F9C7DAC_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Talaysay Campo, cofounder of Talaysay Tours\" class=\"wp-image-95756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/73484EA7-B90D-41C5-931D-26F78F9C7DAC_1_105_c.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/73484EA7-B90D-41C5-931D-26F78F9C7DAC_1_105_c-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/73484EA7-B90D-41C5-931D-26F78F9C7DAC_1_105_c-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/73484EA7-B90D-41C5-931D-26F78F9C7DAC_1_105_c-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/73484EA7-B90D-41C5-931D-26F78F9C7DAC_1_105_c-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/73484EA7-B90D-41C5-931D-26F78F9C7DAC_1_105_c-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Local Indigenous leader Talaysay&nbsp;Campo in British Columbia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Learn about Squamish and Sechelt Nations in BC, Canada&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kick off your <a href=\"\/canada\/grand-canadian-rockies-160733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grand Canadian Rockies<\/a> trip with a masterclass in local First Nations culture. As part of a new experience for 2027, you\u2019ll explore Whistler&#8217;s scenic Lost Lake Trail with Talaysay Tours, led by an inspiring mother-daughter Indigenous team. Candace Campo carries the flag for the traditions of the older generation, while her <a href=\"\/adventures\/modern-indigenous-tourism\/\">Gen Z cofounder, Talaysay&nbsp;Campo<\/a>, paves a way for the new generation, modelling&nbsp;to show diverse faces in fashion, posting on social media to build an online community and even launching her own apparel and skincare labels that drawn on Indigenous design talent and local British Columbia ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll walk the trail with the team at Talaysay in an experience created especially for Intrepid, hearing their personal stories, connecting with the landscape and uncovering the meaning and history behind nature&#8217;s bounty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Explore quieter slot canyons in Arizona, USA&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of a new addition to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/united-states\/western-usa-national-parks-loop-166898\">Western USA National Parks Loop<\/a>, Intrepid travellers can&nbsp;explore a pair of more off-the-radar slot canyons with a Navajo guide. First, you&#8217;ll navigate Lower Antelope Canyon, where pink-hued sandstone walls have been shaped over millennia. As sunbeams pour through the crevices, you&#8217;ll learn about the geology, botany and Navajo history of the landscape \u2013 and due to the smaller crowds, you might even spot rare wildlife, such as a nesting owl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/mexico-hiking-tour\/\">Walking with the Zapotec community in Oaxaca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Camille-1.jpg\" alt=\"A member of the Huron-Wendat community.\" class=\"wp-image-92975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Camille-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Camille-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Camille-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Camille-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Camille-1-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Camille-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A First Nations storyteller at Wendake outside Quebec City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Meet First Nations storytellers outside Quebec, Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the outskirts of Quebec City, Intrepid travellers can now head to <a href=\"\/adventures\/indigenous-experience-wendake\/\">Wendake \u2013 an Indigenous community<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll meet First Nations storytellers from the Wendat people, gather round the campfire and get to explore the site&#8217;s traditional Indigenous longhouse dwelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More interestingly, you&#8217;ll get to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversation with the local people about Indigenous life in Canada today. It&#8217;s all part of the eight-day <a href=\"\/canada\/discover-quebec-166439\">Discover Quebec<\/a> adventure and a new experience for 2026.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Find out more about <a href=\"\/newsroom\/releases\/intrepid-introduces-new-indigenous-led-experiences-in-canada\">Indigenous tourism<\/a> and Intrepid\u2019s adventures across <\/strong><a href=\"\/north-america\"><strong>North America<\/strong>.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ipf-title\">More Indigenous-led experiences<\/h2><div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-has-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"QBXO\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/QBXO.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/qbxo\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Hiking in Mexico: Oaxaca\u2019s Indigenous 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