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As winter begins to set in, the Hopi celebrate the changing seasons with a series of social dances known as the Paamuya. These dances allow them to honor the earth and prepare for the coming winter. Paamuya, which means “wet…
Continue readingThe Hopi are a Native American tribe located in northern Arizona, primarily on three mesas. They have unique celebrations and festivals throughout the year to commemorate various seasons. In December, they observe the winter solstice with Soyal, the most sacred rite of the year. It is…
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The Hopi tribe follows a yearly life cycle that is celebrated with various rituals. Each month plays an important role in the tribe’s culture. November is Kelmuya, which means “month of baby hawks.” This is quite symbolic and represents the…
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Although it feels like Katsina season has just began, the start of July marks the end of this celebratory time of the year. The Hopi season that coordinates with the month of July is called Talangva, and it is during…
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This month Father’s Day is being observed in many countries. While we may honor our birth fathers or men who helped raise us, it is important to expand our definition of what it means to be a father and how…
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