We had a three-hour tour with TJ Hunter as our guide. It was an amazing experience. TJ told us about Navajo culture and traditions, as well as his own family and upbringing. He had spent much of his childhood in the canyon; a time when there was water in the streams year-round. Now, the dried-out stream beds are the "roads" into the canyon, and it takes skill to drive them.
He explained the meaning of Beauty Way, living in a holistic environment of Beauty, Balance, Harmony, and Well-Being. Note there are four elements, which is a recurring theme in Navajo culture/tradition, which he also explained to us.
He showed us how to throw an arrow using an atlatl, he was within a foot of his intended target some 100 yards away, and how he made arrow heads of obsidian.
In addition to the ruins, he took us to meet a weaver who lived in the canyon. She showed us the process of carting, hand spinning, and weaving. She also told us about her life.
On the way back, he told us about skinwalkers and Navajo history. How rumors about gold in the canyon caused the US cavalry to forcibly remove the Navajo and force them to walk to Bosque Redondo, the Long March where more than 200 perished. The Navajo were allowed to return after four years, when no gold had been discovered.
Altogether a memorable experience.