Thomas Banyacya

Acting1909Moenkopi, Arizona, USA

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.

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1991Charlie RoseTV showas Self · 1 episodes
1985Broken RainbowMovieas Self - Interpreter for Traditional Hopi Leaders
1983The Four Corners: A National Sacrifice Area?Movieas Self - Hopi Spokesperson