THE HOPI OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION

Presented by: Clark, Ryan, Cody, Owen and Gavin.

HOPI HOMES Hopi houses(adobe) were made of mud and stones

(dry-clay)

The houses had small windows for letting air in.

They had ladders to get to higher stories on their houses The lower part of the house was called the

“Kivas”

HOPI TERRITORY The Hopi lived in the Southwest region of

North America. They have lived there for thousands of years. The climate was very dry there

HOPI SPIRITS/BELIEFS

Hopi beliefs: The Hopi believed that they were the

care-takers of this “Fourth World” in exchange for living here.

There way of living was to maintain balance between nature and people.

They were known for being a peaceful people

HOPI CLOTHING Women wore a un-dyed

cotton robe with an embroidered belt

Men wore a un-dyed strait sleeved or sleeveless that was worn like a poncho.That’s

a JOKE

HOPI FOOD The Hopi grew things like corn and

beans and hunted deer and antelopes for meat.

The Hopi “Wuuti”(women) were to stay home and cook meals for the family, tribe and others in the village who needed food.

The “Taaqa” (men) went hunting for “himu” (game) to bring back to cook.

HOPIS TODAYMost Hopis today speak English. They retain and continue to practice their traditional ceremonial culture.They also continue to battle the U.S. government for the return of their native lands.

HELPFUL SITES WE USED TO MAKE THIS PRESENTATION

www.bigorrin.org/hopi_kids.htm

www.indians.org/articles/hopi-indians.html

www.crystalinks.com/hopi.html

www.legendsofamerica.com/na-hopi.html

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