Leading Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Healthcare

Time in Community

Land occupied since the origins of earth,

Tribe shares genetic and language similarities with Aztec,

Kykotsmovi was Founded in 1906 from a dispute in Oraibi.

Values about education, work, family structure and power

Self-sufficiency, self-reliance, religion, peace and goodwill, spiritual knowledge, Earth stewards, family cohesion, stability and generosity, humility, and respect, reciprocity. Matrilineal system. Farming of corn for traditions

Effects of Trauma and Crisis Event

Lung diseases, cancer, alcoholism, addiction, mental illnesses.

Contact with cultural, religious institutions’, holidays, food and clothing

Ceremonial, rituals, and traditional culture in the reservation or during events

Harmony with nature and cycles of rebirth

Masks, headdresses and body paint, unmarried girls with braids over their ears.

Population of Kykotsmovi

776 people in 253 households,

32.8% have children under 18,

41.9% married couples

23.7% with female as household

10.3% 65 years or older living alone

Average household size 3.97 and average family size 3.69

Median income per household $23,750

Oppression, discrimination, bias, and racism

Missionaries and intruders (Spanish and U.S. forces)

Federal agents

Programs and government policies

Health Beliefs

Healers and plants and roots treatment

Prayers to the spirits, rituals

Language Spoken Home/Community

Spoke Hopi at home 56%

Spoke English at home 40%

Spoke Navarro at home 4%