Description
This is the story of the Hopi woman who chose in her early youth to live in the white man's world. She became known as Elizabeth Q. White. Born at Old Oraibi, Arizona, she was of the first Hopi children to be educated in white schools. Later she was the first Hopi to become a teacher in those schools. Here her biographer records Qoyowayma's break with the traditions of her people and her struggle to gain acceptance for her radical teaching methods.
Throughout her life this remarkable woman has held to the best in Hopi culture and has fought to maintain it in the lives of her students. Her story, rich in information on Hopi legend and ceremony, is a moving introduction to the Hopi way of life.
Author: Polingaysi Qoyawayma, Vada F. Carlson
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Published: 02/01/1977
Pages: 188
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.04h x 6.05w x 0.53d
ISBN13: 9780826304391
ISBN10: 0826304397
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | Native American Studies