Insight: Hopi Teachings, History, and Identity…

 

                                                                
                    

            Knowledge, lessons, and messages are all encoded in Hopi Storytelling.  Understanding and meaning deepen as this is the strength of passing on Hopi traditional knowledge..to convey a deeper truth. Hopi knowledge is so much more that the simple retelling events, names, places, and time, but to serve a purpose.  Elders knew that change was coming and to preserve tradition and values, storytelling and active participation is the tool to prepare for life today. We as a people strive to bring such teachings and instill values to the attention of the youth. Sense of purpose is one of the key components to Hopi survival. Hopi is a way of life and through this life we learn where we come from, our responsibilities, learn and speak the language, cultural and religious practices, and clan histories. We all have a part in making things different. Although negatives things have happened and continue to happen, we must learn from it and contribute positively. Hopi oral history is what set us apart from the rest and defines us. The life is a hard life, but a good life!