Moenkopi Developers Corporation
Upper Village of Moenkopi

About Us

Vision


The lands of the Hopi people are sacred lands, lands dedicated to the survival and vibrancy of the Hopi culture and people. To that end we dedicate ourselves to helping our people build a vibrant and culturally compatible economy, where our people can work with dignity, trust, honor and respect. We work to develop jobs and the economic base that create a high quality of life for our future generations and ourselves, capitalizing on the strength of Hopi
people.

Mission


MDC Serves the Hopi people by:

  • Promoting a vision of economic and social self-sufficiency
  • Bringing leadership to positively impact the future of our community
  • Creating opportunities for new business through entrepreneurship\
  • Developing resources for growth that harmonize Hopi Culture with the economic needs of our people
  • Establishing training and employment opportunities for residents of the Upper and Lower Villages of Moenkopi
  • Providing technical assistance for business development and enterprise success

History

MDC Organization

In 1981, the Hopi Tribe approved Resolution 11-97-81 incorporating the Moenkopi Developers Corporation, Inc. To date, two commercial parcels of land totaling 48 acres for a community development site has been approved by the Hopi Tribal Council. The Moenkopi Developers Corporation, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit Community Development Corporation (CDC) to manage site development and future commercial operations.

Board of Directors
    

 
Wilfred Moore,
President
 
Linda Honahni,
Secretary Treasurer
 
Dr. Alan Numkena,
Board Member

LeRoy Sakiestewa,
Board Member