Tribe seeks apology from Skywalk developer

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- A northwestern Arizona tribe is demanding an apology from the developer of the Grand Canyon Skywalk for what it contends was a racist comment.

The Hualapai Tribe and Las Vegas businessman David Jin have been engaged in a contract dispute over the glass bridge, which extends from the canyon on tribal land.

Jin spokeswoman Aimee Romero was quoted in the Vegas Seven magazine in an article published Thursday as saying that the tribal leadership is "lawless" and has an "archaic government."

Tribal lawmaker Waylon Honga said the language is discriminatory and perpetuates stereotypes about American Indians. Romero saw no need for an apology, saying the tribe has made inflammatory comments about Jin that it also should apologize for. The magazine's managing editor said Romero provided the comments in an email.