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Keeping Hopi Alive in Our Daily Lives

At Mesa Media, Inc., we believe that language lives through everyday use. The Hopi language carries the knowledge, values, and worldview of our ancestors. Every word reflects a relationship with the land, our communities, and the traditions that have guided Hopi people for generations. When we speak Hopi at home, with our children, with our elders, and even during simple daily tasks, we help ensure that this knowledge continues to thrive.

Language revitalization does not only happen in classrooms or formal lessons. It happens in kitchens, in fields, at community gatherings, and during conversations between family members. Using Hopi words while planting, harvesting, cooking, or sharing stories helps connect our daily activities with our cultural identity. As we prepare for the upcoming planting season, we hope you can use the free download to practice using the words as you tend to your crops.

That is why Mesa Media, Inc. is committed to creating free and accessible learning tools for our community. These resources make it easier and more fun for families to practice Hopi together. Small activities can lead to meaningful learning moments, especially when parents and children explore language side by side. If you have a special way of learning with your family, we hope to hear from you as everyone learns differently.

Today, we are excited to share a Hopi language crossword puzzle focused on agriculture. Farming and caring for the land have always been central to Hopi life, and many important Hopi words are connected to these traditions. We hope this crossword puzzle encourages you and your family to learn and use Hopi words related to agriculture in your everyday conversations.

Download the free crossword puzzle today and try it with your family. Work together to solve the clues, practice the Hopi words out loud, and see how many you can start using during your daily activities. Small steps like these help keep our language strong.

Revitalizing our language takes all of us. By practicing Hopi in small ways each day—and by using tools like puzzles, games, and stories—we strengthen the future of our language and pass it on to the next generation.

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New book of word puzzles

Mesa Media, Inc. is proud to introduce a new and exciting way to celebrate and strengthen the Hopi language: a Hopi word puzzle designed to engage learners of all ages.

Created by Mesa Media, Inc., this new puzzle blends fun and education, offering a hands-on way to explore Hopi vocabulary, spelling, and cultural concepts. Whether you’re a fluent speaker, a student in a language class, or someone just beginning your Hopi language journey, the puzzle invites you to slow down, think deeply, and connect with words that carry generations of meaning.

Language puzzles are more than entertainment — they’re tools for revitalization. Each carefully selected word in the puzzle reflects everyday life, traditional knowledge, and the living spirit of the Hopi people. By searching, matching, and solving, participants reinforce vocabulary while building confidence in reading and recognition.

Mesa Media, Inc. developed this puzzle as part of its broader mission to support Hopi language preservation through creative media, community collaboration, and accessible learning resources. The puzzle can be used in classrooms, at home, or during community gatherings, making it a versatile addition to language programs.

Most importantly, this new Hopi word puzzle celebrates the joy of learning. It reminds us that language lives through use — in conversation, in storytelling, and yes, even in play.

Keep an eye out for upcoming releases and additional language-learning tools from Mesa Media, Inc. — and get ready to puzzle your way into deeper Hopi language knowledge.

Mesa Media, Inc. works hard to develop useful materials for our Hopi people. Please visit the free downloads page for more resources. We also are thankful for all your support, whether it be volunteering, sharing our content, and providing financial support.

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Hopi word puzzles

Community support makes language revitalization possible, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who donates to our nonprofit organization. Your generous gifts help us provide free Hopi language learning activities for learners of all ages—resources that keep cultural knowledge active, accessible, and shared.

Thanks to your continued support, today’s free download is a fun and engaging word puzzle featuring the Hopi term for baskets, an item rich with cultural meaning and tradition. Activities like this invite learners to explore vocabulary while honoring the everyday practices and artistry of the Hopi people.

To all of our donors: thank you. Your contributions make it possible for us to offer these materials at no cost, strengthen community connections, and ensure that the Hopi language continues to be learned, spoken, and celebrated. Your generosity truly makes a difference.

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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.

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Ouch! That’s My Bill

December 21, 2024

English translation of the story “Ana! pam imotsovu”.

          On the south side of the village of Old Oraibi lived a coyote. He was always hunting or looking for something to eat. At times he would get lucky and find things at the nearby landfill, which was known to the people of the village as Qötsaptsomo (Ash Hill). One day as he was wondering around the area, he come to a small brown wren who was jumping around keeping himself happy.

          The coyote asked him if they could be friends, and the wren agreed. After they had become friends, they did not know what to do, so they decided to play hid-and-seek. The wren told the coyote to close his eyes and count from one to twenty, then off he flew to hide.

          As soon as the coyote finished counting in his deep voice, he went out to look for his friend, the wren. When he did not find the wren, he decided to look for something to eat, so he went to Ash Hill. When he got to Ask Hill, he found a nice sharp needle. “Oh great! I found a needle, now I can have my grandmother sew my little blanket for me.” He then pulled it out and it spoke to him! “Ouch, ouch, ouch, that’s my bill, that’s my bill!” Then the wren had buried himself among the rubbish and that is where the coyote found him.

          So then, it was the coyotes turn to go hide, and as gullible as the coyote was, he buried himself among the rubbish and waited. Then the wren knew that his friend would hide in the same manner as he did, so without making an effort to look for the coyote, the wren pretended to be looking for him. When enough time had passed, he went over to where the coyote was buried and said, “Oh good! I found a small saucepan I’ll take it to my grandmother so she can put parched corn in it and I can take it around with me.”

          Then the wren pulled it out it was the coyote’s snout. “Ouch, ouch, ouch, that’s my snout, that’s my snout!” he shouted in his deep voice. So that is how the wren found the coyote.

          So it may be that the two friends are still playing the game of hide-and go-seek.

                                                                                  The End

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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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