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At Mesa Media Inc, we believe language is the heartbeat of a community. Today we’re excited to share two new free downloads to help children, families, and learners of all ages explore the Hopi language.

Download #1: Pi’aku (Caterpillar)

Pi’aku takes learners on a journey with one of nature’s most curious little creatures. Follow along as Pi’aku crawls, munches, and grows, and pick up Hopi words along the way. It’s a gentle, hands-on way to practice listening, speaking, and recognizing words in everyday settings.

[Download Pi’aku →]

Download #2: Laqana (Squirrel)

Quick, playful, and always busy, Laqana brings energy to the learning experience. Whether you’re at the kitchen table, in the classroom, or on a family road trip, Laqana makes it easy to practice a little Hopi every day.

[Download Laqana →]

Why These Downloads?

Language is passed down through everyday moments: stories, songs, and conversations. These downloads are meant to support that process by giving families and educators simple, accessible tools they can use right away, at no cost. Whether you’re a fluent speaker sharing with the next generation or just beginning your own journey, there’s a place for you here.

Ways to Use Them

• At home: Make Pi’aku and Laqana part of a daily routine, and practice a few words each day.
• In the classroom: Share them with students as a fun, culturally grounded activity.
• With family: Learn together across generations, and invite elders and fluent speakers to share their knowledge.

Join Us

We’d love to hear how you’re using Pi’aku and Laqana! Share your learning moments with us on [social media handles] and tag #[HashtagHere]. If you have ideas for future animals, words, or topics, send us a message at [contact email].

Askwali (thank you) for learning with us and helping keep the Hopi language strong.

[Download Pi’aku] | [Download Laqana]

Tsuku is a learning resource that helps users build sentences and expressions in Hopi lavayi. Using visual prompts and guided language activities, learners combine words and ideas to create meaningful Hopi expressions. Whether you are beginning your language journey or strengthening existing skills, Tsuku offers an engaging way to practice, learn, and support the continued vitality of the Hopi language.

Askwali.

Naaqavo naanama Hopi [lavayit] tutuqayyani.

“Learning Hopi Together Every Day”

At Mesa Media, Inc., we believe Hopi language lives through everyday life — through our words, our laughter, our songs, our farming, and our families. Every Hopi word carries knowledge, history, and a connection to the land, our villages, and the generations who came before us.

When we speak Hopi at home, with our children, with our elders, or while working together in the fields, we help keep our language strong and alive for future generations.

Hopi language learning is not limited to the classroom. It happens in kitchens, at community gatherings, during planting and harvesting, and in conversations shared between family members. Language grows when people use it together.

That is why Mesa Media, Inc. is dedicated to creating joyful, accessible, and meaningful Hopi language learning materials for our community. We believe learning should bring people together — encouraging children, parents, grandparents, and teachers to practice Hopi side by side.

Whether you are learning your first Hopi words, teaching your children at home, or reconnecting with the language of your ancestors, we invite you to learn with us.

Today we are excited to share a Hopi language crossword puzzle focused on agriculture — an important part of Hopi life and identity. Farming, caring for the land, and working together have always been central to who we are as Hopi people.

We hope this activity encourages you and your family to continue using Hopi words in your daily lives — at home, in the fields, and within your community.

Learn Together. Speak Together. Keep Hopi Alive.

Naanama tutuqayyani. Naanama yu’a’a’totani.