Emory Sekaquaptewa

Emory Sekaquaptewa

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Acting

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1928-12-28

  • Day of Death

    2007-12-14 (78 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Arizona, USA

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.

Acting