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!   

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Explore Hopi would like to invite you to come experience and explore art. Variety of art forms expressed by talented artists. Each is unique and carries their own story. For more information you may call our office at (928) 734-0044 or email hhonani@explorehopi.com.

 

 

An art form that is both personal and educational....Hopi Quilting

Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
Paaqavi Inc.
 

Quilting is just one of many outlets for Hopi women to express their creativity that involves cultural concepts and daily life. The Paacavi Inc strives to revive and preserve this unique art form for the Hopi women. The annual Quilt Show in Paacavi Village is one avenue of showcasing the quilter talents and  educating on the art form of quilting, while bringing in revenue for the quilters themselves. The quilters gather to focus on one main idea for a quilt then collaborate and dedicate their time to making this project come alive to exhibit for all to see. This grant funded project serves to support these amazing Hopi quilters to use the highest quality fabric and tools, while holding classes to teach new techniques to enhance the already talented quilters.
The annual Quilt Show is set to take place on March 28th-29th,2014 in Paacavi Village. For more information on this unique project and to learn more you may visit the Paacavi Inc website at: http://paaqaviinc.wordpress.com/.

HOPI CALENDAR: March- "Osom'muya"

 

Artwork by: Dickson Silas
"Prayer for Good Life"

As the planting season nears for the Hopi, the month of March is a time for continued prayers through kachina songs and dancing. During this time, the Hopi villages have night dances that take place in the kivas, which are underground ceremonial chambers. Kachinas come bearing gifts of food and seeds. Their songs are prayers carried out in hopes of a fruitful planting season for all. The dancing creates a harmonious atmosphere for all life forms and to bring rain for nourishment.

 

The photo featured is available for purchase through our consignment page on the Explore Hopi website at: www.explorehopi.com.