Acting
Thomas Banyacya
EN cinema · 2 credits
Born
2 June 1909
Died
6 February 1999 (aged 89)
Birthplace
Moenkopi, Arizona, USA
Also known as Thomas Banyacya Sr.
Thomas Banyacya Sr. (1909-1999) was a Hopi Native American traditional leader. In 1948, he was one of four Hopis (along with David Monongye, Dan Evehema, and Dan Katchongva) who were named by elders to reveal Hopi traditional wisdom and teachings, including the Hopi prophecies for the future, to the general public after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan.
Known for
Filmography
Broken Rainbow
EN · 19855.8
as Self - Interpreter for Traditional Hopi Leaders
The Four Corners: A National Sacrifice Area?
EN · 1983Not rated
as Self - Hopi Spokesperson