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New book of word puzzles

Mesa Media, Inc. is proud to introduce a new and exciting way to celebrate and strengthen the Hopi language: a Hopi word puzzle designed to engage learners of all ages.

Created by Mesa Media, Inc., this new puzzle blends fun and education, offering a hands-on way to explore Hopi vocabulary, spelling, and cultural concepts. Whether you’re a fluent speaker, a student in a language class, or someone just beginning your Hopi language journey, the puzzle invites you to slow down, think deeply, and connect with words that carry generations of meaning.

Language puzzles are more than entertainment — they’re tools for revitalization. Each carefully selected word in the puzzle reflects everyday life, traditional knowledge, and the living spirit of the Hopi people. By searching, matching, and solving, participants reinforce vocabulary while building confidence in reading and recognition.

Mesa Media, Inc. developed this puzzle as part of its broader mission to support Hopi language preservation through creative media, community collaboration, and accessible learning resources. The puzzle can be used in classrooms, at home, or during community gatherings, making it a versatile addition to language programs.

Most importantly, this new Hopi word puzzle celebrates the joy of learning. It reminds us that language lives through use — in conversation, in storytelling, and yes, even in play.

Keep an eye out for upcoming releases and additional language-learning tools from Mesa Media, Inc. — and get ready to puzzle your way into deeper Hopi language knowledge.

Mesa Media, Inc. works hard to develop useful materials for our Hopi people. Please visit the free downloads page for more resources. We also are thankful for all your support, whether it be volunteering, sharing our content, and providing financial support.

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Hopi word puzzles

Community support makes language revitalization possible, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who donates to our nonprofit organization. Your generous gifts help us provide free Hopi language learning activities for learners of all ages—resources that keep cultural knowledge active, accessible, and shared.

Thanks to your continued support, today’s free download is a fun and engaging word puzzle featuring the Hopi term for baskets, an item rich with cultural meaning and tradition. Activities like this invite learners to explore vocabulary while honoring the everyday practices and artistry of the Hopi people.

To all of our donors: thank you. Your contributions make it possible for us to offer these materials at no cost, strengthen community connections, and ensure that the Hopi language continues to be learned, spoken, and celebrated. Your generosity truly makes a difference.

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GivingTuesday and Mesa Media’s Efforts to Preserve the Hopi language

For the Hopi people, language is far more than words—it is a living vessel of culture, memory, and identity. At Mesa Media, Inc., every project is grounded in the belief that preserving the Hopi language is essential to sustaining the teachings, stories, and worldviews that have guided the Hopi community for countless generations.

Your generous contribution to Mesa Media, Inc. supports this mission by helping create high-quality, culturally grounded materials that make Hopi language learning accessible to all ages. Whether assisting in the development of educational content, supporting digital resources, or helping craft engaging stories that encourage learners to speak Hopìikwa, the goal is always the same: to keep the language vibrant and alive.

By empowering Hopi youth, families, and lifelong learners with tools to speak and understand Hopi, we strengthen cultural continuity and create space for the language to flourish well into the future.

This GivingTuesday, you have the chance to be part of this important work.
Your support of Mesa Media, Inc.—a Hopi-led nonprofit—helps ensure that more learning materials, recordings, programs, and community resources can be created and shared. Every contribution makes a difference in preserving the Hopi language for generations to come.

Askwali – thank you – for standing with us in this vital effort.

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The 2026 Mesa Media Hopi Calendar Is Here


Theme: Tsaqapta tu’awi’yta – “I Am Tradition: The Story of Hopi Pottery”

Mesa Media, Inc. is proud to announce the release of our 2026 Hopi Calendar, celebrating one of the most enduring and expressive forms of Hopi cultural identity—Hopi pottery. This year’s theme, Tsaqapta tu’awi’yta, honors the deep legacy, teachings, and stories carried within each coil, design, and firing.

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I Am Tradition: The Story of Hopi Pottery

Every month features stunning images, Hopi language, and cultural insights that illuminate the artistry and meaning behind traditional pottery. More than just a calendar, it’s a journey through Hopi creativity, resilience, and ancestral knowledge.

When you purchase a Mesa Media calendar, you are directly supporting our nonprofit mission to preserve, protect, and revitalize the Hopi language through educational materials and community programming.

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Get yours for $20 each (plus shipping).

Why Buy the 2026 Calendar?

  • Celebrate and support Hopi culture
  • Beautiful cultural artwork for home, school, or office
  • Makes an excellent gift for family, friends, and colleagues
  • Helps fund Hopi language preservation

Carry tradition into the new year—month by month, story by story.

Order your 2026 Tsaqapta tu’awi’yta calendar today and help keep the Hopi language and cultural teachings alive for future generations.

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Valentine’s Day

As we celebrate Valentine’s Day and the many forms of love it honors, it’s important to reflect on the significance of love not only in our hearts but also in the language we speak. For the Hopi people, language is not just a means of communication; it is a vital thread that connects generations, preserves culture, and strengthens the bond within their community.

The Hopi language, a key part of the Uto-Aztecan language family, is a cornerstone of Hopi identity. It is deeply embedded in our history, traditions, and daily life. The Hopi language is sacred—it carries stories, ceremonies, and teachings passed down through centuries.

Valentine’s Day, traditionally associated with expressions of affection, can be a time for us to also express our commitment to preserving our languages and cultures. The Hopi language, like many Indigenous languages, is facing challenges, but it remains a symbol of resilience and strength. Revitalizing and preserving the Hopi language ensures that future generations can continue to experience and share Hopi words.

This Valentine’s Day, let us remember the love for our heritage, our languages, and our communities. Just as we express affection for one another, let’s show love for the Hopi language by supporting efforts to teach and pass it on, ensuring that it flourishes for years to come.

Askwali/Kwa’kway (Thank you) for your support in helping preserve this precious gift of language and culture. Please feel free to share these free downloads with others.

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Ouch! That’s My Bill

December 21, 2024

English translation of the story “Ana! pam imotsovu”.

          On the south side of the village of Old Oraibi lived a coyote. He was always hunting or looking for something to eat. At times he would get lucky and find things at the nearby landfill, which was known to the people of the village as Qötsaptsomo (Ash Hill). One day as he was wondering around the area, he come to a small brown wren who was jumping around keeping himself happy.

          The coyote asked him if they could be friends, and the wren agreed. After they had become friends, they did not know what to do, so they decided to play hid-and-seek. The wren told the coyote to close his eyes and count from one to twenty, then off he flew to hide.

          As soon as the coyote finished counting in his deep voice, he went out to look for his friend, the wren. When he did not find the wren, he decided to look for something to eat, so he went to Ash Hill. When he got to Ask Hill, he found a nice sharp needle. “Oh great! I found a needle, now I can have my grandmother sew my little blanket for me.” He then pulled it out and it spoke to him! “Ouch, ouch, ouch, that’s my bill, that’s my bill!” Then the wren had buried himself among the rubbish and that is where the coyote found him.

          So then, it was the coyotes turn to go hide, and as gullible as the coyote was, he buried himself among the rubbish and waited. Then the wren knew that his friend would hide in the same manner as he did, so without making an effort to look for the coyote, the wren pretended to be looking for him. When enough time had passed, he went over to where the coyote was buried and said, “Oh good! I found a small saucepan I’ll take it to my grandmother so she can put parched corn in it and I can take it around with me.”

          Then the wren pulled it out it was the coyote’s snout. “Ouch, ouch, ouch, that’s my snout, that’s my snout!” he shouted in his deep voice. So that is how the wren found the coyote.

          So it may be that the two friends are still playing the game of hide-and go-seek.

                                                                                  The End

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