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The image above shows Hopi people dancing in an (annual) traditional ceremony along with handmade costumes and songs to incorporate. The word Hopi means “peaceful people”, which coincidentally portrays them perfectly. In order to live in peace and harmony, the Hopi people made a mutual decision to live the “Hopi way”. Involving ideals such as respectful behavior, humility, spirituality, caring for the Earth, family cohesion, generosity and work ethic, this lifestyle aided the Hopis to establish a rich religious culture that independently thrived prior to the arrival of the Europeans in 1540. From growing their own produce, to creating costumes from scratch for traditional ceremonies, the Hopi people were able to apply the Hopi way to daily activities, thus forming a mutual attitude towards nature and one another, allowing them to all live in harmony. The religion, customs and livelihood of the Hopis (demonstrated above) would not have remained stable if it weren’t for these consistent guidelines of life that helped the Hopis overcome obstacles and struggles together as one community. The Hopi way has not only monumentally affected the lives of each Hopi, but has unified their community and left a legacy that will be carried out for as long as the Hopi tribe may stand. As for my primary source, I used one that is first person point of view from an actual Hopi. He represents the Hopi community and the Hopi way well by explaining their morals and beliefs in his testimony before Bureau of Indian Affairs. I also used three books and one website, all of which incorporated the theme of the Hopi way, but individually centered around various aspects of their daily lives and livelihood.
The image above shows Hopi people dancing in an (annual) traditional ceremony along with handmade costumes and songs to incorporate. The word Hopi means “peaceful people”, which coincidentally portrays them perfectly. In order to live in peace and harmony, the Hopi people made a mutual decision to live the “Hopi way”. Involving ideals such as respectful behavior, humility, spirituality, caring for the Earth, family cohesion, generosity and work ethic, this lifestyle aided the Hopis to establish a rich religious culture that independently thrived prior to the arrival of the Europeans in 1540. From growing their own produce, to creating costumes from scratch for traditional ceremonies, the Hopi people were able to apply the Hopi way to daily activities, thus forming a mutual attitude towards nature and one another, allowing them to all live in harmony. The religion, customs and livelihood of the Hopis (demonstrated above) would not have remained stable if it weren’t for these consistent guidelines of life that helped the Hopis overcome obstacles and struggles together as one community. The Hopi way has not only monumentally affected the lives of each Hopi, but has unified their community and left a legacy that will be carried out for as long as the Hopi tribe may stand. As for my primary source, I used one that is first person point of view from an actual Hopi. He represents the Hopi community and the Hopi way well by explaining their morals and beliefs in his testimony before Bureau of Indian Affairs. I also used three books and one website, all of which incorporated the theme of the Hopi way, but individually centered around various aspects of their daily lives and livelihood.
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ReplyDeleteway to support each of your arguments with sufficient evidence!
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you gave a theme to your research (the "Hopi way"). It gave me a better understanding of how the ideals that the Hopi people believed in permeated to all aspects of their lives. I also liked the detail put into each section. For example, in the livelihood section, there was great detail when describing types of clothing the Hopi wore. I would, however, like to know a bit more about their religion. You wrote about their religious practices and how it was with them in their lives but maybe point to a specific time in their life when religion was crucial to uphold the "Hopi way." That might just be me being interested in that point, and overall, I thought you gave an accurate representation of the Hopi people.
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you gave a theme to your research (the "Hopi way"). It gave me a better understanding of how the ideals that the Hopi people believed in permeated to all aspects of their lives. I also liked the detail put into each section. For example, in the livelihood section, there was great detail when describing types of clothing the Hopi wore. I would, however, like to know a bit more about their religion. You wrote about their religious practices and how it was with them in their lives but maybe point to a specific time in their life when religion was crucial to uphold the "Hopi way." That might just be me being interested in that point, and overall, I thought you gave an accurate representation of the Hopi people.
ReplyDeleteArden,
ReplyDeleteYour evidence was very insightful from before contact, and I love how you used different sources to curate a knowledgeable and helpful source. How do the Hopi compare to different groups? How are they different now than they were in the past?
Great job.