Sacred Landscapes: Honoring Native American Heritage
“To the Native Americans, everything has a spirit–humans, animals, plants, rocks, the earth. Therefore, places–such as Zion Canyon–that embrace many of these elements in a particularly stunning setting are to be reverenced and preserved.”
Zion – You’ll Remember Me
Gary Tom (former tribal chief of the Kaibab band of Paiute Indians) and Cherie Call (prolific and much-awarded singer/songwriter) collaborated on a song about Zion Canyon. The result was magical.
Melissa Hinton (Navajo) recorded the lead vocal on the song and then interpreted the song and the spirit of the canyon as we rolled our video cameras. More magic was the result.
The Artists
Gary Tom
Former tribal chief of the Kaibab band of Paiute Indians. Held a B.A. in music education and M.A. in education administration. Passionate advocate for Native American education and wise use of earth’s resources. Played trombone in college and Native American flute in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.
Legacy: wife Bernie, 8 children, 24 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren
Cherie Call
Released ten albums of original music and received many awards for her writing. Teaches songwriting for Snow College, Utah Valley University, and Utah Conservatory of Performing Arts. Her songs have appeared in many videos and films.
Husband: Joe Anderson (sound engineer), 4 children
Melissa Hinton
Doctor of Nursing Practice who loves to sing. Performs as an actor, vocalist, and pianist in community theater. Practices medicine at Desert Edge Medical clinic affiliated with St. George Regional Medical Center. Champion of women in healthcare and serving underserved populations.
Husband: Shawn, 5 children, 14 grandchildren
Musicians
Clive Romney, Creative Director of Utah Pioneer Heritage Arts, was the musical arranger and videographer for “Zion – You’ll Remember Me”