Emory Sekaquaptewa

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

2

Gender

Male

Birthday

1928-12-28

Day of death

2007-12-14 (78 years old)

Place of Birth

Arizona, USA

Emory Sekaquaptewa

Biography

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

  • Hopi: Songs of the Fourth World

    Hopi: Songs of the Fourth World

  • Surviving Columbus

    Surviving Columbus