Comments for Beyond the Mesas

Comment on Remembering Polingaysi Qoyawayma by Nate Ginsberg

Nate Ginsberg — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:34:53 +0000

Hi Matthew -
I’m honored you even responded – all the best to you – and kudos to you for your work to chronicle Ponlingaysi’s thoughts and life.

Comment on Remembering Polingaysi Qoyawayma by Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert

Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:50:36 +0000

Thanks, Nate, and please forgive me for taking so long to respond to your comment! A lot of work has yet to be written on the life of Qoyawayma. She had a remarkable life and influence on education among the Hopi. And I agree with you that her story has touched the lives and hearts of many people. Thanks again!

Comment on “A GOLD MINE ON THE COLORADO PLATEAU” by Larry Hamana by Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert

Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:33:53 +0000

Thanks, A Pueblo Woman of the Toad Clan! Sounds like a great school project. I’m happy to help out in any way that I can. Feel free to contact me via email at: sakiestewa@gmail.com

Comment on “A GOLD MINE ON THE COLORADO PLATEAU” by Larry Hamana by Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert

Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:30:53 +0000

Thanks, femininocean, for your comment! One of my goals with BEYOND THE MESAS is to disseminate information on Hopi-related issues, especially those that pertain to Hopi sovereignty and self-determination. Thanks also for your help in keeping people informed.

Comment on The Indian School on Magnolia Ave: Voices and Images From Sherman Institute (Oregon State University Press) by Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert

Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:22:10 +0000

Debbie, thanks for taking the time to respond to my post and write a post of your own about my co-edited book on American Indians in Children’s Literature! I knew very little information about “Peter’s Family” prior to reading your post. We uncovered this photo in the Sherman Indian Museum archive. The title of the photo was “See How We Read.” I’ll head over to your blog to answer the question about Sherman graduates. Perhaps I can encourage Sherman students/graduates to respond as well. Thanks again!

Comment on Rare bottles by Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert

Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:15:03 +0000

Thanks, Anne! Glad you liked the story. I hope to do more of this kind of writing throughout the summer. Later in the day we went to a grocery store and saw cases and cases of these “rare” bottles…and these ones came with beer!

Comment on Rare bottles by Anne Ryan

Anne Ryan — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:07:38 +0000

I like this tale of the everyday business model. The only part that filters down.:-)

Comment on “A GOLD MINE ON THE COLORADO PLATEAU” by Larry Hamana by A Pueblo Woman of the Toad Clan

A Pueblo Woman of the Toad Clan — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:47:36 +0000

Thank you again for the continued coverage. My granddaughter is doing her final school project for the year on Native Water Rights at Richard Montgomery HS in Rockville, MD. We want to know how we can contact you to request permission to get copies for further reading and perhaps use of some parts of this most important reporting/coverage. We also want to know of restrictions as I know how sensitive this material is. I have worked on water rights issues and chaired for several years my own tribal water rights committee in NM. Thank you.

Comment on Thoughts of corn back home by Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert

Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:41:03 +0000

Jeanell, thanks for your comment! Yes, all of the varieties of corn will be cared for in the same manner. Also, the students planted the seeds in the same way – one seed at a time – 10 or so inches apart (unlike the way Hopi farmers plant corn back home). Thanks again for your comment and interest in the film. I’ll continue blogging about it throughout the summer. Hopefully these posts will provide people with a bit more clarification about the focus of the film.

Comment on Thoughts of corn back home by Jeanell Timmons

Jeanell Timmons — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:14:52 +0000

My grandfather of English descent was a cotton grower in West Texas in the early 1900′s. The corn he grew for his family and animals was planted in long straight furrows. Rainfall was scanty – often times non-existent, but it would probably have been a blessing by mesa standards. Like the Hopi, there was no irrigation – just prayer and chopping weeds. I’m curious about the film and it’s focus. It looks as though all varieties will be planted in a similar method, but will they all be watered and cared for in the same manner?

I am looking forward to photos of the plants’ progress, and the knowledge gained from the experience. Hopefully, we will see the film on PBS stations.