Itam Hakim Hopiit Discussion
Name ______________
Ethnic Studies 110
Fall 1997
Assignment:
After viewing Itam Hakim Hopiit in class (58 minutes), use rest of the
class time to discuss the questions below.
Write down your own conclusions in the space provided.
Questions:
1) What elements in the Hopi story told here are similar and different
to the Acoma and Navajo origin myths?
2) How do these stories convey a sense of the need to resist outside
influences in order to maintain a Hopi sense of culture and identity?
3) What do you think that the filmmaker Victor Masayesva is saying in the last section of the film entitled "Prophesy?"