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CONTENTS Amazing People 4 Hopi Territory 6 Home Life 8 What They Ate 10 Daily Life 12 Made by Hand 16 Spirit Life 18 Storytellers 20 Fighting for Land 22 Back in Time 26 The Hopi Today 28 Glossary 31 Websites 31 Index 32
AMAZING PEOPLE Hundreds of years ago North America was mostly wild open land Native American tribes lived on the land They had their own languages and customs The Hopi HOH-pee are one Native American tribe They are known for their religious beliefs and weaving skills Let’s learn more about these Native Americans Did You Know The name Hopi means peaceful ones 4
Hopi social dances are often open to the public Tribe members dress in traditional clothing and makeup to perform them 5
