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Show Ongtupka, Sacred Hopi Geography of the Grand Canyon 3 Resource Procurement from the Grand Canyon Many resources important in Hopi culture are located in the Grand Canyon, including red and yellow pigment, salt, and plants of many kinds. The collection of these resources entails reciprocity in that something is left for everything that is taken. Prayers and offerings associated with the collection of natural resources maintain the spiritual balance and harmony of the canyon. The Need for Hopi Participation in Monitoring and Management For the Hopi people, the spiritual essence of the Grand Canyon is as awesome as the physical form of the beautiful and deeply stratified rocks that form the canyon walls. The Grand Canyon is alive with spiritual meaning and Hopi ancestors. The religious shrines at the place of beginning and elsewhere along the pilgrimage trail, the sacred springs, the presence of Hopi ancestors, and the abodes of many Hopi deities provide a vital cultural connection between the Hopi people and the Grand Canyon. The Hopis still maintain their sacred pact with Ma'asaw to serve as stewards of this land. The Hopis are therefore concerned about the continuing existence of endangered species, the protection of their ancestor's graves, and many other aspects of land management. The Hopis think a long-term perspective is needed in environmental monitoring, and, since the Hopis have been there since the beginning, they are committed to participating in an adaptive management program to protect the Grand Canyon. The Hopis are obligated to do this out of respect for their ancestors and their pact with Ma'asaw. |
