Hopi Prayer for Peace (1986)English | Size: 458.51 MB
Category: Native American Hopi Elders spread their message of peace
"You are my brothers and sisters. At one time we were one," said Hopi Elder, Caroline Tawangywama, to a group of children at the first Indian Summer World Festival of Aboriginal Motion Pictures, held at Pincher Creek, Alberta, Oct. 8 - 11.
Tawangywama, along with other Hopi tribe Elders of northern Arizona, attended the film festival. Before her talk, the film "Hopi Prayer for Peace" was shown; a message of peace to the world leaders of the United Nations and the world. The word "Hopi" means peace in English.
Tawangywama is about four feet tall and jokes about her size to put people at ease. She is in her early 70s and takes pride in knowing well the ways of the Hopi Indians, and their history as leaders of peace. Before answering questions, she usually pauses first and closes her eyes, as though meditating on a reply that comes straight from her heart.