Emory Sekaquaptewa

    Emory Sekaquaptewa

    December 28, 1928 (96 years old) in Arizona, USA

    Emory Sekaquaptewa (1928-2007) was a Hopi leader and scholar from the Third Mesa village of Hotevilla. Known as the "First Hopi" or "First Indian," he is best known for his role in compiling the first dictionary of the Hopi language.

    Known For

    Surviving ColumbusSurviving Columbus
    Hopi: Songs of the Fourth WorldHopi: Songs of the Fourth World

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