Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture Institute

06/19/2026

Community and village collaborations have brought many amazing opportunities for our youth to uplift food sovereignty efforts.

We had the opportunity to work with the Village of Walpi youth group and facilitate a lasagna bed training for the First Mesa youth. The youth enjoyed learning the process of establishing their own bio-intensive growing space at the community garden space near the old Polacca Day School campus.

Youth were hands-on digging and moving the earth to create a community garden. Laughter and encouragement filled the garden space and they put in some transplants to immediately make use of the garden. Seeing the joy and pride the youth carried as they completed this project was the highlight of the month.

Askwali/Kuna'ah/Kwa'kwah to the Village of Walpi Youth and Elderly Coordinator Lori, for your tireless efforts in coordinating efforts like this for the youth. We are grateful for this collaboration and look forward to working with you on more projects.

06/18/2026

Our July Hopi Farmers Market and Exchange is almost here!

When: July 5th, 2026 8am-12pm MST
Where: Peace Academic Center Kykotsmovi, AZ

Registration will be on-site only and will begin at 7am.
Arts and Craft / Food Booths - $20
Gardener / Farmer / Organizational / Informational Booths - FREE

* We encourage healthy, locally grown foods and homemade goods. Please refrain from sugary items and processed foods. *

Contact [email protected] for any questions and more information.

See you there!

06/09/2026

"Tutskwat i'qaatsi" The land is my life.

These words aren't just a phrase. It is the embodiment of who we are as Hopisinom. The natural world is deeply intertwined in our lifeways, and we live by these words. Remembrance of our covenant with the creator and keeper of this Earth. Honoring the seeds that were given to live upon this land, knowing the dedication and sacrifice it will take to thrive in this arid climate.

The Hopi Dry Farming Workshop honored these teachings and much more. We are grateful to those who came out to learn more about dry farming, land stewardship, erosion control, and seed knowledge. Participants were able to learn new methods of planting, see active erosion control structures, engage in traditional knowledge sharing, and share seeds through our seed swap.

A huge Askwali/ Kuna'ah/ Kwa'kwah to the Lomatska family for graciously hosting this workshop at their family field and for providing a delicious traditional meal. We are thankful to create meaningful relations in our community and uplift families dedicated to living our traditional lifeways. Workshops like this bring our community closer and remind us we are all connected and family. Looking towards a healthy future for the seeds.

06/01/2026

We regret to inform you that we will not be having a June Hopi Farmers Market and Exchange. Our next Hopi Farmers Market is scheduled for July 5th, 2026. See our next update for more information about this upcoming market. For any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].

05/29/2026

Workshop happening today! Come by and join us. Leaving the office at 7:30am.

Despite the challenges we continue to face, we push forward and offer our best selves to our beloved community.

Excited to share this beautiful offering of our first Hopi Dry Farming Workshop. 🌱Join us as we build and strengthen our community in sharing about Hopi Dry Farming with local farmers. Gain practical skills and insights in Hopi dry-farming practices, including land stewardship, windbreaks, erosion control, earthworks, and seed-saving practices of our Hopi Sinom. This workshop will help you strengthen your farming practice, connect with other Hopi/Tewa farmers, and apply new techniques in your own fields. Join us and register today to reserve your spot!

Happening May 29th 7am-3pm located on the Hopi Reservation. Lunch will be provided and registration limited!

Bring seeds to share and swap with other farmers and growers in our community. Help to build and diversify our heirloom varieties.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.hopitutskwa.org/event-details/hopi-dry-farming-workshop

For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit our website www.hopitutskwa.org/events

05/19/2026

Despite the challenges we continue to face, we push forward and offer our best selves to our beloved community.

Excited to share this beautiful offering of our first Hopi Dry Farming Workshop. 🌱Join us as we build and strengthen our community in sharing about Hopi Dry Farming with local farmers. Gain practical skills and insights in Hopi dry-farming practices, including land stewardship, windbreaks, erosion control, earthworks, and seed-saving practices of our Hopi Sinom. This workshop will help you strengthen your farming practice, connect with other Hopi/Tewa farmers, and apply new techniques in your own fields. Join us and register today to reserve your spot!

Happening May 29th 7am-3pm located on the Hopi Reservation. Lunch will be provided and registration limited!

Bring seeds to share and swap with other farmers and growers in our community. Help to build and diversify our heirloom varieties.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.hopitutskwa.org/event-details/hopi-dry-farming-workshop

For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit our website www.hopitutskwa.org/events

04/29/2026

📣 Update: Our staff and interns safely cleaned up glass, debris, rocks, and other objects from the recent vandalism and temporarily sealed up the broken openings. We will work to repair damages and are continuing to work with local authorities to ensure accountability and the safety of our community space.

We appreciate your concern and support and will keep you updated on the progress of our efforts. Meanwhile stay safe and let’s continue to pray for our collective health and wellbeing ✨ Askwali, Kwa’kwai, Kunah’ah 🙌🏾

04/28/2026

🚩📢 Dear Community Members,

Unfortunately, our new community space, the Hopi Tutskwa Regional Food Hub, was vandalized last night between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The facility, which is currently under construction off Hwy 264 near Kykotsmovi, sustained thousands of dollars in damages.

We are seeking the public’s help in identifying those responsible for this destruction. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Hopi Law Enforcement at (928) 734-7340. This incident is currently under investigation, and any information you can provide is crucial.

Thank you for your assistance in protecting our community space. 🙏🏽

04/23/2026

Our first Hopi Farmers Market and Exchange is approaching, and we are gearing up to kick off this event. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting this event in a new location. The first market will be held at the village of Bacavi and will be an indoor market.

When: May 3rd, 2026 8am-12pm MST
Where: Village of Bacavi Community Center Multipurpose Room

Registration will be on-site only and will begin at 7am.

Arts and Craft / Food Booths - $20
Gardener / Farmer / Organizational / Informational Booths - FREE

* We encourage healthy, locally grown foods and homemade goods. Please refrain from sugary items and processed foods. *

Contact [email protected] for more any questions and more information.

See you there!