The Hopi Foundation's name in our language is "Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani." This signifies the process of furthering unity of aspiration, blossoming into full maturity over time.

The Hopi Foundation exemplifies the Hopi teaching of "Itam naap yani" or doing the work ourselves. It was established by local Hopi people to promote self sufficiency, proactive community participation in our own destiny, self reliance and local self determination. We serve a population of 12,000 Hopi across 12 villages on the Hopi Reservation as well as other Indian tribes and indigenous societies.