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Anita Poleahla, left, Robert Breunig, Ferrell Secakuku and William Mitchell share a laugh after the presentation. Breunig is the director of the Museum of Northern Arizona. Mitchell was SecakukuÕs high school teacher at Ganado Mission High School and came to the presentation to honor his one-time studentÕs work with Poleahla in preserving the Hopi language.

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SEDONA -- Anita Poleahla has been involved in Hopi language curriculum for the tribe for 10 years. Ferrell Secakuku, a former tribal chairman, now describes himself as a traditional man and Hopi farmer. The pair joined forces several years ago to bring Hopi language back into Hopi households, and as a result have produced two CDs of songs and two presentations illustrated with slideshow photographs of scenes from Hopi life.

By By S.J. Wilson April 21, 2006