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The 2026 Mesa Media Hopi Calendar Is Here


Theme: Tsaqapta tu’awi’yta – “I Am Tradition: The Story of Hopi Pottery”

Mesa Media, Inc. is proud to announce the release of our 2026 Hopi Calendar, celebrating one of the most enduring and expressive forms of Hopi cultural identity—Hopi pottery. This year’s theme, Tsaqapta tu’awi’yta, honors the deep legacy, teachings, and stories carried within each coil, design, and firing.

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I Am Tradition: The Story of Hopi Pottery

Every month features stunning images, Hopi language, and cultural insights that illuminate the artistry and meaning behind traditional pottery. More than just a calendar, it’s a journey through Hopi creativity, resilience, and ancestral knowledge.

When you purchase a Mesa Media calendar, you are directly supporting our nonprofit mission to preserve, protect, and revitalize the Hopi language through educational materials and community programming.

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Get yours for $20 each (plus shipping).

Why Buy the 2026 Calendar?

  • Celebrate and support Hopi culture
  • Beautiful cultural artwork for home, school, or office
  • Makes an excellent gift for family, friends, and colleagues
  • Helps fund Hopi language preservation

Carry tradition into the new year—month by month, story by story.

Order your 2026 Tsaqapta tu’awi’yta calendar today and help keep the Hopi language and cultural teachings alive for future generations.

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I Am Tradition: The Story of Hopi Pottery
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Valentine’s Day

As we celebrate Valentine’s Day and the many forms of love it honors, it’s important to reflect on the significance of love not only in our hearts but also in the language we speak. For the Hopi people, language is not just a means of communication; it is a vital thread that connects generations, preserves culture, and strengthens the bond within their community.

The Hopi language, a key part of the Uto-Aztecan language family, is a cornerstone of Hopi identity. It is deeply embedded in our history, traditions, and daily life. The Hopi language is sacred—it carries stories, ceremonies, and teachings passed down through centuries.

Valentine’s Day, traditionally associated with expressions of affection, can be a time for us to also express our commitment to preserving our languages and cultures. The Hopi language, like many Indigenous languages, is facing challenges, but it remains a symbol of resilience and strength. Revitalizing and preserving the Hopi language ensures that future generations can continue to experience and share Hopi words.

This Valentine’s Day, let us remember the love for our heritage, our languages, and our communities. Just as we express affection for one another, let’s show love for the Hopi language by supporting efforts to teach and pass it on, ensuring that it flourishes for years to come.

Askwali/Kwa’kway (Thank you) for your support in helping preserve this precious gift of language and culture. Please feel free to share these free downloads with others.

Unangwveni Word SearchDownload
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Revitalizing Hopi: A Gift for Christmas and Beyond

December 9, 2024

As Christmas approaches, many of us reflect on the importance of family, tradition, and the gifts we share with one another. This year, consider giving a gift that goes beyond material items: the preservation and revitalization of a language that holds centuries of culture, history, and wisdom—Hopi.

The Hopi language, spoken by the indigenous Hopi people in northeastern Arizona, is at risk of fading into obscurity. Like many Native American languages, it has faced decades of decline, due to the decreased use in the home and the dominance of English. However, there’s a growing movement to revitalize Hopi and ensure it thrives for generations to come.

Teaching Hopi is not just about preserving words; it’s about passing down a way of life, a connection to the land, and a deep understanding of the natural world. The language encapsulates the Hopi worldview—its rituals, beliefs, and stories—and helps foster a sense of identity and pride among our young Hopi people. When we teach Hopi, we’re not only preserving the language itself, but also the very essence of Hopi culture.

This Christmas, consider downloading free Hopi language resources as a gift for yourself, a loved one, or your community. By learning even just a few words, you’re contributing to a larger movement of cultural preservation and renewal. It’s a meaningful way to connect with a tradition that is one of the oldest in North America, in doing so, honor the richness of indigenous cultures.

Let’s make this holiday season about giving a gift that lasts—one that nurtures language, culture, and understanding. Downloading a Hopi language resource is more than an act of learning; it’s a step toward ensuring that Hopi, and languages like it, will be spoken for generations to come.

Merry Christmas—and may the gift of language fill our hearts and communities with joy.

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Hopihiniwtipu (Significant Events for Hopi People)

December 1, 2024

HopiNhiwtipu (Significant Events for the Hopi People) is an insightful book that chronicles pivotal moments in Hopi history and culture. Written in the Hopi language, it offers a deep connection to the traditions and experiences of the Hopi people. The book includes an English translation to make this valuable cultural resource accessible to a broader audience. Along with the written text, a CD features Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, a respected Hopi elder and former director of the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office, reading the book in Hopi, providing a powerful auditory experience that honors the language and its oral storytelling tradition. This work is an essential tool for preserving and sharing Hopi heritage for future generations.

The publication of this work underscores the importance of Indigenous peoples writing and sharing their own histories. By documenting and preserving our stories in our own words, we assert control over our narratives, countering the misrepresentations and omissions often found in mainstream historical accounts. This book is a powerful example of how Indigenous communities can reclaim their past, protect their cultural heritage, and pass down knowledge to future generations. It is a significant step toward the empowerment of Indigenous voices in shaping the understanding of our histories and experiences.

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