Emory Sekaquaptewa

Known for

Acting

Born

December 28, 1928

Died

December 14, 2007

Birthplace

Arizona, USA

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.