hopi indian social studies

Catholic Encyclopedia: Hopi Indians __ A good overview of the Hopi and their history, culture and more. - From Catholic Encyclopedia - http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07468a.htm

The Changing Physical Environment of the Hopi Indians of Arizona __ Learn how changing climate and water patterns are effecting the Hopi civilization. - From Land Use History of the Colorado Plateau - http://www.cpluhna.nau.edu/Research/hack.htm

Hopi __ Here is an excellent general site about Hopi Indians. You will discover many aspects of their civilization and history. "The Hopi, or Hopituh Shi-nu-mu, "The Peaceful People" or "Peaceful Little Ones," call their ancestors Hisatsinom, ("ee-SAH-tse-nom"), which means the ancient ones ... The Navajo use the word Anasazi, which means ancient enemies. As Hopi they have lived in the Four Corners area for at least 1,000 years. Oraibi, AZ was settled in 1050 and is the oldest consistently occupied community in North America. Wherever they have lived, the Hopi have always been the Hopi. It is the scientists who use other names. - illustrated - By L. Michael Smith - http://www.ausbcomp.com/redman/hopi.htm

Hopi __ "The Hopi are a Native American people who primarily live on the 6,557.262 km² (2,531.773 sq mi) Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona. It had a 2000 census population of 6,946 persons." An encyclopedic article with links to additional material. - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hopi
Hopi __ Summary of the Hopi Indians, their culture and history. - From Minnesota State University - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/hopi.html

Hopi __ An overview of Hopi history and culture. "Long ago, streams cut three mesas from Black Mesa in what is now Arizona. It is here the Hopi, "the peaceful ones," have lived for more than a thousand years. At first, the villages of the Hopi were located in the valley but the Hopi eventually moved to the mesa tops as protection against Spanish invaders. The houses were built of adobe and three-stories high, but never higher and in long rows. The roof of one house served as a terrace for the house above it, and ladders connected the levels." - From TheWildWest.org - http://www.thewildwest.org/native_american/society/Hopi.html

Hopi Indian Tribal History __ A good overview of Hopi history. - From accessgenealogy.com - http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/hopi/hopeindianhist.htm

Hopi Indians __ Here is a site for the younger student. "Today, the Hopi Indians are divided into to traditional -- which preserve ancient lands and customs, and new -- who work with outsiders. The Hopi Indians today love their traditions, arts, and land, but also love the modern American life. Their kids go to school and they use medical centers. The Hopi live and work outside of the reservations. Troubles with the Navajo whose reservations surround the Hopi still continue today." You will learn more in this overview which includes to religion, legends and more. - illustrated - from The Orchard School in Indianapolis, Indiana - http://inkido.indiana.edu/w310work/romac/hopi.htm

Hopi Indians __ Learn about the Hopi civilization and its history. "Their ancestors, the Anasazi, appear to have been related to the Aztecs of Mexico, and may have arrived in their current location 5 to 10 thousand years ago. In that time, they have developed an intricate ceremonial calendar that has helped them survive and be strong in a place that would not seem to have enough reliable water to sustain life." - illustrated - From crystalinks - http://www.crystalinks.com/hopi1.html

Hopi Pictures __ Photographs of Hopi life and artifacts in click-to-view format. Hopi photos. - From humboldt.edu - http://sorrel.humboldt.edu/~rwj1/hop.html
HOPI: The Real Thing __ A nice webpage with a little bit on many topics related to the Hopi people. - From L. Michael Smith - http://www.ausbcomp.com/redman/hopi.htm

Hopi Social Organization __ "Social organization.—The Hopi people are divided into several phratries, consisting of numerous clans, each of which preserves its distinct legends, ceremonies, and ceremonial paraphernalia." Learn about this Hopi clan structure. - From accessgenealogy.com - http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/hopi/hopisocialorg.htm

How the Hopi Indians Reached Their World __ Read the legend about the origins of the Hopi People. "When the world was new, the ancient people and the ancient creatures did not live on the top of the earth. They lived under it. All was darkness, all was blackness, above the earth as well as below it." - from American Indian Heritage Foundation - http://www.indians.org/welker/howtheho.htm

Introduction to Culture __ An anthropological overview. "The Hopi are a unique group of people who live in northeast Arizona. The following pages illustrate some aspects of the Hopi culture, such as agriculture and oral traditions, and suggest readings for further information about the Hopi." - From 01 Hopi Cultural Preservation Office - http://www.nau.edu/~hcpo-p/culture/index.html

Learn about the history of the Hopi Indians __ "The Hopi Indians were considered a sub tribe of the Pueblo Indians, hailing from Arizona, but they spoke a different language." A summary of Hopi history. - From indians.org - http://www.indians.org/articles/hopi-indians.html

Official Hopi Cultural Preservation Office Home Page __ This site provides valuable information to tourists and scholars as well as the general public. You will also find many beautiful images from Hopi life, arts, and culture. - illustrated - From Hopi Cultural Preservation Office - http://www.nau.edu/~hcpo-p/