Hwal’bay / Hualapai(People of the tall pines)

Simone Jackson

Located in Northwestern AZ

Grand Canyon

Traditional foods: Deer, elk, quail, wild onions,

piñon nuts, prickly pear, etc Food traditionally baked, boiled, or roasted

Cultural Food (Hunters & Gatherers)

Pinon Nuts

Sumac Berries

Wild OnionsPrickly Pear

Frybread

Agave Roast

Not concerned with time aka “Indian Time”

Main health concern is diabetes: introduction of sugar and alcohol into Native American diet are the main contributors

Comparison to U.S. Culture & Health Concern