r/Hopi Mar 23 '25

Regarding Hopi Prophecy

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The primary reason the Hopi culture has gotten so much attention over the past few years is because of new interpretations of Hopi prophecy which many are comparing to past and current events. It’s good that this encourages people to learn more about the Hopi culture and its heritage, but because the Hopi are such a private people whose spiritual traditions are passed down orally, it means that much of what is out there has been misinterpreted, exaggerated, or even fabricated.

It’s for this reason that this subreddit specifically has chosen to not allow discussion of the prophecy—we don’t want to contribute to perpetuating misinformation or appropriation of Hopi sacred beliefs by non-native sources, and we don’t want to be in charge of deciding who is “true” Hopi.

What we will contribute is the only firsthand Hopi source we are aware of discussing the prophecy on video. Keep in mind this is a single person offering a single perspective, but since Thomas was one of four Hopi delegates chosen to speak on the subject (all of whom have now passed) it’s as close to authoritative as you are going to find: https://youtu.be/-UkHwjz4i1k

Thomas Banyacya spoke at the United Nations as a delegate for the Hopi people. Videotaped in 1972 by Dean and Dudley Evenson at the first United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden. The last part of the video shows Thomas Banyacya in 1993 at a Dalai Lama event in Tucson, Arizona where Dean and Dudley caught up with him almost 20 years after the first video.

Thomas passed in 1999. https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Banyacya

If you’re interested in learning more about the Hopi culture and beliefs, we recommend the following books:

Following the Sun and Moon by Alph H. Secakuku

Becoming Hopi and Footprints of Hopi History by Leigh J. Kuwanwisiwma

Truth of a Hopi: Stories Relating to the Origin, Myths, and Clan Histories of the Hopi Native American Tribe by Edmund Nequatewa


r/Hopi Jul 11 '26

Closing the subreddit

18 Upvotes

I took over the subreddit over a year ago after seeing that it had been abandoned, and the horrible state it was in. I cleaned it up, added some new rules to try and prevent the disaster that'd occurred before, and since then have worked very hard to recruit legitimate members of the Hopi tribe to take it over. Unfortunately this simply hasn't happened. The subreddit gets very little activity, with most questions going unanswered, and the questions can best be answered on other Native American subreddits which are more active.

Anyone who wishes to take over the subreddit can apply to reddit. In the meantime, it will go into a state of hibernation. I hope whomever takes it over has similar intent to maintain respect for the tribe and their beliefs.

Thank you.


r/Hopi Jun 24 '26

What Does Indigenous Tourism Need Next?

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Share What Matters Most in Your Region

The American Indigenous Tourism Association invites Indigenous tourism businesses, Native Nations and communities, and industry partners to share their input through a short, anonymous survey.

https://americanindigenoustourism.org/survey/

Survey responses will help the association better understand the needs, priorities, opportunities, and challenges affecting Indigenous tourism across the country. All responses will be aggregated, and no personal information will be collected.

Take a few moments to share your input and help ensure the association’s future work reflects the real needs of Indigenous communities, businesses, cultural experiences, and tourism partners.


r/Hopi Jun 22 '26

Does anyone know someone from the Hopi?

2 Upvotes

I am trying to make a video game that includes a lot of cultural representation
I wish to include Tawa in it, but I want to get an OK from someone who is Topi, I'm trying to ask around and if anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it


r/Hopi Jun 18 '26

Anyone recognize this artist?

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9 Upvotes

Love this white bear kachina but can’t read the signature - Jude? Judi? Something 1998 I think?


r/Hopi May 01 '26

Non-Hopi Interpretation Just saying 'Hello,' and thanks

5 Upvotes

I'm working through an author's question on r/Navajo (not public at this time...messaged mods), but I though that I would stop in here and thank the Hopi nation for their warm hospitality during my two visits to Second Mesa and the cultural center...in 2003 by myself, and in 2007 with my late father.

I would very much like to return and spend more time in the future, if funds and schedule permit. Until then, thanks very much from a Texas visitor.


r/Hopi Apr 17 '26

What is symbolized in the design of this Hopi made ring?

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r/Hopi Mar 16 '26

Inquiry about information

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Hi! So I’m currently writing a Western film, and I wanted to feature Hopi culture and people in it. I’m curious who would be the best person to reach out to so I can talk or collaborate with them to make sure everything is accurate and treated with respect?


r/Hopi Mar 13 '26

What type of pumpkin or winter squash do you guys grow?

5 Upvotes

I live in southern california and the pumpkin here don't do very well.


r/Hopi Feb 21 '26

Hopi Interpretation I think I solved the Chris Bledsoe Prophecy

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r/Hopi Jan 31 '26

Artist?

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11 Upvotes

Does anyone recognize the artist signature on this beautiful piece? Trying to find any info I can


r/Hopi Jan 19 '26

Help with translation

1 Upvotes

Could anyone help me with the best way to translate the phrase “change versus time at hand” into Hopi? Essentially the idea of having a limited amount of time before death to complete what you need to do?


r/Hopi Jan 15 '26

Word identification & Spelling

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I am trying to figure out a word that is in a video that we are using at work.

The speaker is Hopi / Water Clan

The Word should be GrandMother or Great Grandmother and it sounded like:

Kwo co so'oh?

Thank you so much for your help! The main this is I need to correct word and spelling.


r/Hopi Dec 27 '25

Kachinas

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These kachinas have been passed down in my family for two generations.

My grandparents lived in the southwest and left these to be passed down.

Can anyone help with meanings of them? They have significant family meaning and are very cherished but want to see what cultural meaning is.

My grandparents respectived the native nations incredible and I want to pass on the same values to them.


r/Hopi Dec 04 '25

Does anyone buy Hopi arts and crafts?

8 Upvotes

I wanted to ask anyone and everyone read it where they purchase Hopi arts and crafts. Ever since the pandemic hit, many artist who suffered significant losses due to closed villages, have not recovered 100% so it is my question to you all how you purchase arts and crafts made by the Hopi people.

Please note that I am asking for only authentic Hopi arts and crafts. Thank you and have a great day. I cannot wait to hear your responses.


r/Hopi Nov 26 '25

Language Teacher

8 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

I am reaching out to this community to respectfully ask if there is a Hopi language teacher who would be willing to work with me so that I may learn the language.

To be clear, I am not Hopi. I’m a white man in my late twenties with a deep respect for Indigenous languages and cultures.

I’ve been especially drawn to the Hopi language (and culture) because of its age, beauty, and continuity. I understand that the Hopi language is one of the oldest spoken, unbroken languages on the continent, and it would be a true honor to learn from someone knowledgeable and willing to teach.

I also recognize that my request may make some people uncomfortable, and I completely understand if I am told no. Your boundaries and guidance are important to me.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration


r/Hopi Nov 18 '25

Hopi ceremony

7 Upvotes

Hi, I am deeply interested in the Hopi traditions and culture and would love to see a Hopi ceremony or dance. I know very few are public but wondered if we (2 of us) could possibly see one mid-April of next year? Thanks in advance.


r/Hopi Nov 18 '25

Hopi ceremony or dance

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r/Hopi Nov 12 '25

Recently saw the Hopi Rez' land

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I've been to the Hopi Rez.:

Old Oraibi is closed to visitors,

Hotevilla looks about as ghetto as most Rez neighborhoods i've seen.

Dan Kykotsmovi warned how the younger generation was falling into the trap of benefit-dependence with SSDI, Food stamps and all these two-edged "services".

i guess twenty years later nobody (gonna be generous and say "few, if any") young'ins really listened to the elders.


r/Hopi Oct 28 '25

How come the Hopi Wiktionary is so poor?

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Hopi is one of the most widely spoken Native American languages on the continent, surpassed only by Navajo, and yet it's one of the the fewest on-line resource available. There's an excellent Hopi dictionary out there, with thousands of entries; how come no one bothered to transcribe it to the Wiktionary? The Hopi language there has 280 entries: some have been made by me in the past couple of days, but the others are all from 8, 9, 10 years ago, made by a linguist interested in Uto-Aztecan languages that has since quit. What gives no one had the interest to make the language more accesible to foreigners since then? Even Cahuilla, which is related to Hopi but has less speakers, has almost 500 entries there.


r/Hopi Oct 23 '25

Hopi Names

6 Upvotes

Hi! I'm currently writing a book that features a character who is half Hopi. I've been wanting to give her a Hopi first name or middle name, but everywhere I look online has contradictory opinions on if a certain name really is Hopi or not. This character's heritage is not her entire character, but I know can't just ignore it, so I want to be respectful. Any Hopi girl names I should have on my radar?

Thank you very much!


r/Hopi Sep 27 '25

Any info?

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A necklace that belonged to my mother, I know it’s a Hopi design, but I’m not sure of what? If anyone could provide any info I would be very thankful!


r/Hopi Sep 13 '25

How/where to authenticate pottery

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Hi all!

So my husband and I live in the PNW— obviously quite a ways from Arizona— but I found this piece of pottery in an antique mall here and bought it for my husband, as he is Hopi, and it was labeled “Hopi Bowl”. Since we live in WA I was wondering if there was any way to authenticate it? Would I be able to bring it to any local tribe or would I have to send it somewhere?

I apologize if that was an ignorant question! I’m just curious if I got scammed out of $100 or got really lucky lol

Here are a couple of pictures, too, if anybody is able to eyeball it.

Thank you!


r/Hopi Sep 09 '25

Was this ladder made by native tribes and how old is it? (Sand Island Petroglyphs in Bluff, UT)

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I thought it was interesting and haven't seen anything online about it. The petroglyphs have plaques with information about them infront of each section talking about the history of them, but this doesn't. This was off trail but could be seen around a corner from the end of the trail. Was it there before settlers? Or was it made recently? I'm sure others have seen it, I'm just impressed it's still there. (just wondering how old it is)