"Indigenous Tribes' Unique Perspective on the 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse"
Indigenous tribal members in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico did not join the millions watching the "Ring of Fire" eclipse on October 14, as the event held special cultural significance for them. The Navajo Nation closed their parks to allow their members to observe their cultural traditions during the eclipse, and other tribes in the Bears Ears Monument also had their own beliefs surrounding the eclipse. Tourists visiting the region were encouraged to respect the indigenous tribes and their lands, practicing indigenous sensitivity and being mindful of their home and right to experience the eclipse.