Emory Sekaquaptewa | |
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| Born | December 28, 1928 Hopi Reservation, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | December 14, 2007 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Hopi |
| Education | United States Military Academy University of Arizona |
| Known for | Role in compiling the first dictionary of the Hopi language |
| Relatives | Phillip Sekaquaptewa (nephew) |
Emory Sekaquaptewa (December 28, 1928 – December 14, 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. He became assistant professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Arizona in 1972, and was Professor in its Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology from 1990 to 2007. Emory received the 4th Annual Spirit of the Heard Award by the Heard Museum in October 2007.[1]
- ^ "Anthro Prof Emory Sekaquaptewa to Receive Spirit of the Heard Award". University of Arizona News. 2007-10-02. Retrieved 2021-11-30.