Emory Sekaquaptewa
Birthday: 1928-12-28
Place of Birth: Arizona, USA
Biography: Emory Sekaquaptewa (1928-2007) was a Hopi leader and scholar from the Third Mesa village of Hotevilla. Known as the "First Hopi" or "First Indian," he is best known for his role in compiling the first dictionary of the Hopi language.
Movies
Surviving Columbus
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Hopi: Songs of the Fourth World
A compelling study of the Hopi that captures their deep spirituality and reveals their integration o...
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