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HOPI TUTUVENI
PO BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
Published by Flagstaff Publishing
Co. /AZ Daily Sun
1751 Thompson Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
HOPI TUTUVENI
Volume 23, Number 21
TUESDAY, November 3, 2015
Tuuvi Days draws
spectators from
near and far
KYELMUYA
November
Last moon of the year
HOPI CALENDAR
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
Kyaamuya- December
Paamuya- January
Powamuya- February
Osomuyaw- March
Kwiyamuyaw- April
Hakitonmuyaw- May
Woko’uyis- June
Talangva- July
Talapaamuya- August
Nasan’muyaw- September
Toho’osmuyaw- October
Kelmuya- November
Hopi kids perform at Tuuvi Days
This Month In
Hopi History
• AD 900, Early Hopi moving into Grand Canyon,
Black Mesa and Little
Colorado areas
• 1859, Mormons arrived
at Orayvi
Dancer poses for camera
• AD 1100-1300 Ancestors begin moving to
Hopi Mesas because of
dependable springs
• Nov. 11, 1598 Juan de
Onate arrives at Hopi in
search of gold.
Orientation fDeer/ Elk Hunts
11/3: 6-8p Hopi Wellness Ctr
Contact 928-734-3605/3606
Veterans Banquet
11/10: 6p Hopi Veterans
Memorial Center
Contact 928-734-3461-3462
Veterans Day Parade/Activities
11/11: 9-3pm Veterans Center
Call: 928-734-3461/3462
Hopi VA office needs help locating
active duty military members
We will be using their information for
the upcoming 2015 Veterans Day events
on November 11, 2015, at the Hopi VetHopi Buffalo dance group
erans Memorial Center and for a planned
“Care Package” Drive in November to
mail them various items from Hopi Land
for the Christmas Season.
We request contact information be provided no later than November 6, to Hopi
Veterans Services located at the H.O.P.I.
Cancer Support Services building in
Kykotsmovi, AZ. Or e-mail information
to: ETalas@hopi.nsn.us or mail to P.O.
Hopi Tutuveni
Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ, 86039.
Our soldiers have nobly fought to protect the freedom
Kwa Kway, Gunda, Thank You!
of our Country, and have fought to protect those who
could not protect themselves, even in foreign lands when
called upon.
To our Veterans: You stood for what you believe is
Veterans Banquest Nov. 10, 6pm at Veterans Memorial Center. right and fought for freedom that is priceless. This day,
assure you that your efforts are remembered. We apVeterans Day festivities Nov. 11, 9am-3pm, at the Hopi Veter- we
preciate the sacrifices you made for our Freedom!
We proudly salute our
Hopi / Tewa Service
Men and Women
ans Memorial Center, beginning with a parade.
ESPN to produce documentary on Hopi High
School Boys Country Teams to air in 2016
Cindi Polingyumptewa
Hopi Tutuveni
Dennis Poolheco Memorial Run
11/14: 7am Gila River Dist2
Scott Harves, ESPN ProContact klydhga@yahoo.com ducer, met with the Hopi
or jepjeanette@yahoo.com
Cultural Resource Advi-
sory Task Team (CRATT)
Wood Harvest – Hart Ranch on Oct. 23, to present a
Enrolled Hopi Members only documentary he is work11/14: 8-2p & 11/15: 9-2p
ing on about the Hopi High
Contact 928-734-3603/3607
Basic Sign Language Series
11/17: 130-330p Shungopavi
Contact 928-734-3419
Church Building Dedication
First Mesa Baptist Church
11/18: 10am 928.737.2724
Native American Disability
Law Center-Disability Needs
Assessment
11/18: 9-12p Hopi Cultural Ctr
Contact 505-566-5888
Open House Hopi Social Serv.
11/19: 10a-3p located next to
Polacca Post Office
Contact 928-737-1811
2015 Thanksgiving Tourney
11/27-28: Hopi VeteransCtr.
Contact 928-734-3432
Christmas Bazaar
12/12-13: 8-5p Veterans
Mem. Ctr
Contact 928-734-3432
Co-ed Youth Tournament
12/26-27 Veterans Center
Contact 928-734-3432
Cont’d on P3
Navajo Dance Group
• Nov. 16, 1776 Francis- Geno Talas
cans arrive in Orayvi to
Hopi Veterans Affairs
help against the Navajos
To honor our local Hopi men and
• Nov. 20, 1863 Kit Carson women serving currently in the United
seeks volunteers in Orayvi States Armed Forces we are seeking
the publics help in having Hopi service
members or their family members to
contact our office to provide us their
COMMUNITY current name, rank, branch of service,
mailing address and photo. This includes
CALENDAR non-Hopi military members who have
family members working on Hopi (local
NOV. 11, VETERANS DAY schools, health care, tribal employees,
PARADE & OBSERVANCES etc.) Keep in mind this request is voluntarily on the military member to provide
Veterans Memorial
their information.
Ctr928-734-3461/3462
Hopi Fitness Center Hours
Hwy 264, MP 375.5
M-Th, 6a-7p; F 6a-3p
Contact 928-734-3432
Jimmy “Jimbo” Lucero,
(Hopi) and James Bilagody, (Navajo) served as
Master of Ceremonies for
the 2015 Tuuvi event held
on Oct. 17 & 18 - Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites.
Both Lucero and Bilagody
had the crowd entertained
with their Hopi and Navajo
jokes.
According to James Surveyor, Marketing & Sales
Manager, Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites, there were
over 188 vendors which
included 20 food vendors.
“There are some arts &
craft vendors who came
from as far away as New
Mexico, Utah and Colorado,” said Surveyor.
The main attraction for
the Tuuvi event was the
Hopi social dances and
dance groups from other
tribes. This year’s dance
performances
included
students from Rock Point
Community School, Moenkopi Elder Center Seniors,
Hopi Rainbow Butterfly
dance of Hotevilla and the
Talahytewa Buffalo dance
group.
School (HHS) Boys Cross
Country (XC) team and
their 25 consecutive State
Title wins. HHS administrators were also present.
A month ago, after learning about the Hopi High
School XC team and their
25 consecutive state wins,
Harves contacted Coach
Rick Baker about producing a documentary.
“The Hopi cross country team may be popular
in Arizona but not nationally,” said Harves. “ESPN
is researching high school
teams in the United States
who may have won consecutive State Titles in
any sport, not just Cross
Country. We want to feature Hopi High School’s
history in cross country,
the Hopi people and why
running is important.”
ESPN will begin filming
the team during practice
and at cross country meets
leading up to the State Finals. They will also show
FILE PHOTO: Former X-Country runners pose for picture w/Coach Baker at the
2014 Recognition ceremony held at Twin Arrows Conference Center
how Coach Baker trains
the team on the rough terrain and trails while incorporating Hopi culture and
life on the Hopi reservation. They will interview
the team to show what it’s
like to be part of a winning
team, how they work as a
team and how they prepare
for a race. Parents will be
included in the documentary showing support for
their children and their
success on the team.
High School Administrators were asked how the
documentary would bring
exposure to the athletes
for possible scholarships
and recruitment to bigger
colleges to continue their
education.
Ricky Greer, Hopi High
School Athletic Director said it would open the
doors for recruitment,
“ESPN is giving us this opportunity to give exposure
to Hopi High School and
its students.”
“It will be a great opportunity for bigger colleges
to see what our kids have
to offer,” said Baker. The
school does give students
the opportunity to go to
college to run and get an
education, but our Hopi
culture is so strong that it
brings our kids back home,
and they miss school and it
effects their education.
“Before the Hopi High
School was built, Hopi
kids were sent to schools
off reservation and they
ran cross country at those
schools. Some of them
hold records in running,”
said Owen Numkena,
CRATT Member. “Louis
Tewanima held an Olympic record in 1912 for 54
years until Billy Mills,
Oglala Lakota Sioux beat
his record. This is what we
need to teach our children,
the history of running and
these people need to be
recognized.”
Terry Morgart, Legal
Researcher with Cultural
Preservation Office (CPO)
said there was a special
permit made for this doc-
umentary project and copy
right laws will ensure no
one uses any footage from
the video for any purpose.
Lyman Polacca, CRATT
Member stated he is proud
of the cross country team
and Coach Baker, but
does not want to see Hopi
kids being sold on a Corn
Flakes box.
Elmer
Satala,
Sr.,
CRATT Member said,
“Long time ago pahanna’s
had the Pony Express, but
here on Hopi we used our
Hopi runners to carry the
mail from Keams Canyon
to Holbrook and back.”
Leigh
Kuwanwisiwma, Director of CPO, said
“When Hopis are running
they never have a course
that runs downhill, they
always run uphill and practice in sandy terrains.”
Harves said the documentary is scheduled to air
on ESPN Sportscenter next
spring, “The documentary
could be as long as 8, 10,
or 30 minutes, I’m not sure
right now but we will start
filming on Friday.”
Reporters Note: Hopi
High School Boys Cross
Country team ran at the
Holbrook Invitational, Oct.
23 where they placed 2nd
and had their first filming.
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THE HOPI
TUTUVENI
VETERANS CORNER
Nov. 11 Veterans Day at Hopi Veterans Memorial Center
Eugene “Geno” Talas
Hopi Veterans Office
World War I – known at
the time as “The Great War”
- officially ended when the
Treaty of Versailles was
signed on June 28, 1919, in
the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles,
France. However, fighting
ceased seven months earlier when an armistice or
temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied
nations and Germany went
into effect on the eleventh
hour of the eleventh day
of the eleventh month. For
that reason, November 11,
1918, is generally regarded
as the end of “the war to
end all wars.”
An Act approved May
13, 1938, made the 11th
of November in each year
a legal holiday—a day to
be dedicated to the cause
of world peace and to be
thereafter celebrated and
known as “Armistice Day.”
Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor
veterans of World War I, but
in 1954, after World War II
had required the greatest
mobilization of Soldiers,
Sailors, Marines and Airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces
had fought aggression in
Korea, the 83rd Congress,
at the urging of the veterans service organizations,
amended the Act of 1938
by striking out the word
“Armistice” and inserting
in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval
of this legislation (Public
Law 380) on June 1, 1954,
November 11th became a
day to honor American veterans of all wars.
In keeping with this national holiday, here on the
Hopi Reservation, we will
also celebrate and honor all
Veterans during the week of
Veterans Day, before or after November 11, 2015, at
the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center (HVMC). Just as
the U.S. military conducts
joint operations, several
local groups have joined
forces to sponsor various
segments to make for an enjoyable week for everyone
who can attend one or all
events. This year’s theme
is “Hohongvit Itamungem
Qatsit A’Satota…Veterans
Preserving Our Freedom
and Culture.”
On November 9, 2015,
join the Hopi Special Diabetes Program as they host
a one and two mile fun run/
walk in honor of Veterans
beginning at 12:00 p.m. at
the Hopi Wellness Center.
More information may be
obtained by contacting the
Special Diabetes Program
at (928) 734-3432.
The
next event will be the Veterans Banquet hosted by
the Lori Piestewa Post #80
American Legion on Tuesday, November 10, 2015,
starting at 6:00 p.m. with
this year’s dinner recognizing the United States Army.
The evening will also serve
as a crowning ceremony
of the newly selected Lori
Piestewa Post #80 Princess
and Attendant, 2015 – 2016,
as well as recognizing the
outgoing Princess, Brenda
Dacawyma, and Attendant
Josephine Cook, for their
superb reign. All Veterans
and family members are invited to attend. The point
of contact for the Veterans
Banquet is Commander Jamie Lomahoynaya at (253)
230-9282 and RSVPs need
to be placed no later than
November 5, 2015.
The following day, on
November 11, 2015, Veterans Day, a Veterans Pa-
rade organized by the Miss
Hopi Committee will begin
the day. Parade line-up
& preparations will begin
at 7:00 a.m. at the ADOT
Yard about a mile east from
the HVMC along Arizona
Highway 264. The parade
will officially begin at 9:00
a.m. and travel up along
the dirt road leading into
the HVMC. Prizes will be
awarded for float entries.
We encourage all groups,
organizations and veteran/
military color guards to enter a float or to march in the
parade. The point of contact for the Veterans Parade
is Ms. Clarice Tafoya at
(928) 255-7436.
As soon as the Veterans
Parade concludes, then
the Veterans Day Observance will begin inside the
HVMC starting at 10:30
a.m. with Mr. Bruce Talawyma and Shirlene Keevama serving as co-master
of ceremonies. Several tentative speakers will make
comments on the importance of Veterans Day and
special performances will
take place during the event.
A lunch meal will be served
to all participants and door
prizes for Veterans will be
announced throughout the
ceremony. Other incentives will be provided to
the general public and information booths will be
set-up representing various
veterans’ agencies. The
Miss Hopi Committee will
have a table for younger
children to write letters to
Veterans and provide coloring books. Later in the
afternoon, the VA Hotevilla
Office will issue out military surplus to Veterans
who attend the day’s event.
The Veterans Day committee is seeking the public’s help in locating cur-
rent Hopi men and women
in the active duty Armed
Forces serving around the
world to contact us. We
would like the military
person’s name, branch of
service, rank, village, clan
and mailing address. These
include military service
members whose families
are working on the Hopi
Reservation, i.e. schools,
health care, etc. We will
recognize them during Veterans Day and their contact
information will be used
for a tentatively Christmas
season “Care Package”
drive to mail them items &
treats from “Hopi Land”.
For more information on
the Veterans Day Observance or other events you
can contact Geno Talas,
at (928) 734-3461 or via
e-mail at ETalas@hopi.
nsn.us or visit his office in
the H.O.P.I. Cancer Support Services building in
Kykotsmovi, AZ.
Tentatively
scheduled
on November 14, 2015,
VaNiesha Honani, IAVA
(Iraq-Afghanistan Veterans of America), will host
a VetTogether social to
include a low-impact hike
along a trail yet to be determined near Second Mesa,
AZ. More information will
be forthcoming once a location and times are firmed.
This year’s events will
also include our renowned
KUYI 88.1 FM Hopi Radio tentatively scheduled
to broadcast live coverage
of the day’s event for our
world-wide listening audience and the Second Mesa
Cultural Center will host a
hospitality table with pastries and drinks.
Many organizations have
come together to help plan
this year’s Veterans Day
event, but our major mone-
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wounded man trapped below, and some men were
still clinging to life lines.
After picking up survivors, USS Hopi ATF-71 sits in her glory
Hopi maneuvered along- toons from Bizerte to Oran. the North Atlantic, showside and transferred fireHopi arrived in Ant- ing American power at
fighting equipment to the werp, Belgium, June 25, sea, and the visible evistricken vessel. Two days 1945 and immediately be- dence of United States’
later the last fire was ex- gan work by towing the strength if needed, to
tinguished. Hopi handled Army Power Plant Sea- maintain sovereignty for
the entire operation with power, delivering it to free people everywhere.
no outside assistance and Bermuda. On Aug. 25, she
In the 1950’s Hopi refought the fire with only 40 set sail to Norfolk, arriv- sumed her operations
men. This is just one of the ing Aug. 28 and remained along the East Coast, permany splendid examples there until Oct. 21. After forming towing and salof courage, devotion, and that, she steamed to Bos- vage service in Newfoundthe ‘can-do’ spirit of the ton. On Dec. 1, she got un- land and the Caribbean.
Navy’s small but gallant derway to assist the coastal She thus contributed to the
ships in the face of danger. collier Tristan, who had efficient operations of the
On May 15, 1944, Hopi lost her rudder in a storm. fleet in its peace-keeping
was reclassified AFT-71 Hopi returned to Boston operations.
and assigned duty towing Dec. 3 with Tristan in tow.
Hopi decommissioned
various craft around the
For the next 3 years on Dec. 9, 1955 at New
Mediterranean until Au- she operated along the London and joined the
gust when she again joined East Coast with frequent Atlantic Reserve Fleet.
Vice Adm. Hewitt’s West- towing duties to Oran, Al- She was then turned over
ern Naval Task Force giers, Newfoundland, and to the Maritime Adminisfor Operations Dragoon, the Caribbean. During tration on March 27, 1962
the invasion of southern the Berlin Airlift in 1948- and moved to the NationFrance. As flagship of the 1949, as Navy tankers al Defense Reserve Fleet,
Salvage and Fire-fighting and other ships brought James River, VA; followGroup, Hopi again rendered 12 million gallons of avi- ing permanent transfer to
invaluable service. After ation gasoline, goods, and the Maritime Administrathis operation ended, she supplies to Bremerhaven, tion July 1, 1963, to 1967.
resumed her towing duties, Hopi, with the 2d Task Hopi received four battle
principally shuttling pon- Fleet held maneuvers in stars for World War II service
Awatobi YT-264 reclassified Awatobi YTB-264
Awatobi (YT-264) was
laid out on March 27, 1944
at Tacoma, Wash. by J.M.
Martinac Shipbuilding Corp.
On May 15, 1944, she was
reclassified as a large har-
bor tug boat and redesignated YTB-264. Awatobi
was launched Sept. 30,
1944 and went in to service
on February 1, 1945.
Awatobi served out her
entire naval career as a harbor tug in the 12th Naval
District in the San Francisco, California Bay area.
She was deactivated in
1960, and her name was
stricken from the Navy list
in Dec. 1960. The details
of her disposition are not
available.
Career (USA)
Name: USS Awatobi
Namesake: A Hopi Indian
word meaning “high place
of the bow”.
Operator: U.S. Navy
Ordered: as YT-264
Builder: J.M. Martinac
Shipbuilding Corp., Tacoma, Washington
and slanderous. Submittals
should be limited to 500 words
or less and will be run on a
space available basis. Letters
may be sent to:
Louella Nahsonhoya
Director/Managing Editor
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
SUBSCRIPTION RATE
USS Hopi AT-71 (1942-1944) reclassified
USS Hopi ATF-71 (May 15, 1944-1955)
9 - Oct. 13, 1943). She
sailed early in Sept. and
again performed invaluable salvage work. Sept.
11, at 0940 hrs, cruiser
Savannah, while lying in
the support area awaiting
calls for gunfire support,
received a direct hit on the
No. 3 turret which left her
dead in the water. Hopi
and salvage tug Moreno
immediately came alongside to help. The untiring
and skillful work by the
two tugs enabled Savannah to retire to Malta that
evening.
Sept. 16, HMS Warspite
was put out of action by
two direct hits and two
near misses from guided
bombs. Again, Hopi and
Moreno towed and delivered her to Malta without
further incident.
Hopi next sailed for the
assault on Anzio (Jan.
22, 1944) and remained
there for the next month.
On Feb.15, the liberty ship
Elihu Yale was severely damaged by a direct
bomb hit which left her
burning fiercely. The ship
was abandoned with one
Director/
Managing Editor
tary sponsors include Hopi Louella Nahsonhoya
Telecommunications, Inc., 928-734-3281
Summit, Cellular One, Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us
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LLC, ISS ALI Kettle Corn, 928-734-3282
Mr. Ben Parks and Mr. cpolingyumptewa@hopi.nsn.us
Greg Richards. Finally, Reporter
our sincere gratitude to the Crystal Dee
Hopi Tribal Office of the 928-734-3284
Chairman for purchasing cdee@hopi.nsn.us
US Navy lapel pins and Office of the Vice Chairman
for designing and purchas- EDITORIAL BOARD
ing first-ever Hopi Veterans Belma Navakuku
lapel pins. This year the Stan Bindell
planning committee was Angela Gonzales
able to purchase Veterans Jennifer Huma
Day t-shirts (limited quantity to first 150 Veterans) to
commemorate their special
day. So there will be plen- The Hopi Tutuveni
ty of incentives for Veter- Official Newspaper of
ans who attend the event, the Hopi Tribe
so make sure you bring P.O. Box 123
proof of veteran’s status, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
such as military I.D. card, Ph: (928) 734-3282
VA Health Care, driver’s Fax: (928) 734-0734
license, or a copy of your
DD Form 214, Military CIRCULATION
Discharge document.
The Hopi Tutuveni is published
As in years past here on twice a month, with a circulathe Hopi Reservation, Vet- tion of 3,400 copies througherans Day continues to be out the entire Hopi Reservaobserved on November 11, tion. The paper is delivered
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday
regardless of what day of of each month to the followthe week on which it falls. ing locations: Keams Canyon
The restoration of the ob- Store, Polacca Circle M, Hopi
servance of Veterans Day Health Care Center, Tsakursovi,
to November 11 not only Hopi Cultural Center, Kykotspreserves the historical sig- movi Village Store, Hotevilla
Moenkopi Travel Center,
nificance of the date, but Store,
Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tribal
helps focus attention on the Government Complex and all
important purpose of Vet- Village Administration offices.
erans Day: A celebration to
honor America’s veterans LETTERS TO EDITOR and
for their patriotism, love of GUEST SUBMITTALS
country, and willingness to The Tutuveni welcomes letters
serve and sacrifice for the from readers. A full name,
common good. We hope complete address and phone
number is required to veriall can join us as we salute fy authenticity of the author.
and honor all our local Vet- Anonymous letters will not be
erans on their special day. printed. The Tutuveni reserves
For more information, con- the right to edit for clarity and
tact Hopi Veterans Services may decline to print Letters
that are potentially libelous
at (928) 734-3461.
Statistically, Native Americans, can be considered the most patriotic group in America with the highest percentage of any population who served
and fought in wars in this country. During Warld War II, Native Americans, including many Hopis, served in defense of their country. In the Naval
History & Heritage historical archives you will find the names of two tug ships that were built and proudly bore the names of USS Hopi AT-71 and
Awatobi YT-264. www.history.navy.mil/..danfs/h7/hopi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Awatobi_(YTB-264)
Hopi
AT-71
was
launched Sept. 7, 1942
by the Charleston Shipbuilding & dry Dock Co.,
Charleston, SC., sponsored
by Miss F. E. L. Blackwell.
Hopi was commissioned
March 31, 1943, LT. O.W.
Huff in command.
After shakedown out
of Key West, Hopi sailed
to New York on June 10,
1943 with a convoy for
North Africa. After arriving in Oran on the 21st, she
performed towing service
for several days before
steaming to Bizerte to join
Vice Admiral Hewitt’s
Western Naval Task Force
for the Assault on Sicily
(July10 - Aug.17, 1943).
Departing Bizerte on July
8 with pontoons in tow,
Hopi landed 2 days later and immediately set to
work clearing beaches of
damaged landing craft,
fighting fires on vessels
in the transport areas, and
performed a multitude of
other jobs vital to success
in amphibious operations.
Hopi returned to Bizerte
Aug.10 to prepare for the
Salerno Operation (Sept.
STAFF
Laid out: March 27, 1944
Launched: Sept. 30, 1944
Maiden voyage: Tacoma
to San Francisco, California
In Service: Feb. 1, 1945
Out of Service: 1960
Reclassified: YTB-264,
May 15, 1944
Struck: December 1960
Homeport: San Francisco, CA
Fate: fate unknown
General characteristics
Class & type: Cahto- class
district harbor tug
Displacement: 410 tons
Length: 110 ft 0 in
(33.53m)
Beam: 27 ft o in (8.23m)
Draft: 11 ft 4 in (3.45m)
Propulsion: diesel engine,
single screw
Speed: 12 knots (22 km/h)
Crew: 12 enlisted men
Armament: two .50-caliber machine guns
TRIBAL COUNCIL
Herman G. Honanie
CHAIRMAN
Alfred Lomahquahu Jr
VICE CHAIRMAN
Vernita Selestewa
Tribal Secretary
Robert Sumatzkuku
Tribal Treasurer
Alfonso Sakeva
Sergeant-At-Arms
Village of Upper
Moenkopi
Michael Elmer
Jonathan Phillips
Leroy Sumatzkuku
Danny Humetewa
Village of Bakabi
Davis F. Pecusa
Gail Poley
Lamar Keevama
Village of Kykotsmovi
Nada Talayumptewa
Albin Mooya Jr.
Norman Honanie
Miona Kaping
Village of Mishongnovi
Annette F. Talayumptewa
Malinda Andrews
Mervin Yoyetewa
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015
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LOCAL NEWS
Mission: Kindergarten
Lomayesva vs. Hopi Tribal Council
Readiness Linked to
In the case of Lomayesva vs. the Hopi Tribal Council, a Review Hearing was held on Oct 28, re: a Temporary
Military Readiness
Restraining Order against the Tribal Council and their action to terminate the employment of Lomayesva as General
Counsel. Brave-Heart extended the Temporary Restraing order up through Nov. 6, and ordered that Lomayesva be
reinstated as General Counsel and placed on Administrative Leave until the next hearing date of Nov. 6. At that time,
a ruling may be made on the fate of Lomayesva’s continued employment as General Counsel for the Hopi Tribe.
liest years. That’s why First
Things First partners with
communities to strengthen
families and help more chilDid you know a majority dren arrive at kindergarten The Hopi Tribal Council approved a total of 45 enof young adults are NOT prepared to be successful in rollment applicants on Oct. 27, for membership into the
Hopi Tribe, and that the following named enrollees or
eligible to serve in the mili- school and in life.
tary due to issues/conditions Across Hopi, First Things their sponsors have authorized to publish their names in
rooted in early childhood?
First funds programs like the Hopi Tutuveni newspaper.
According to Mission: parent education classes, Based on Tribal Council’s action the total Hopi Tribal
Readiness, a non-partisan home visitation, quality Membership as of October 2015 is: 14,221. Please note
national security organi- child care improvements, that the Tribal Membership is increased throughout the
zation of military leaders oral health outreach and par- year as Hopi Tribal Council approves new enrollees and
calling for smart invest- ent outreach and awareness. is decreased when deaths are reported and Hopi Tribal
ments in America’s chil- “In the military, you have relinquishments occur.
dren, 70 percent of 17- to to be able to communicate Bacavi Village Affiliation:
24-year olds in the U.S. well, read computations, Kylena Ann Sands
cannot serve in the mil- write reports and be able
itary, primarily because to do math and science,” Hotevilla Village Affiliation:
they are physically unfit, said Talas. “Joining the Makayla Brielynn Kootswatewa Amanda Jean McElhave not graduated from military is work. Just about hinney
high school, or have a every job you see in the
criminal record.
real world, you have in the Oraibi Village:
Research shows that these military from meteorology, Angel Romero Cheney-Chapin
issues can be prevented if infantry, aviation to doctor
children’s early learning and safety operator. It is our Moenkopi Village Affiliation:
Tatiana Chalon Cross
and healthy development duty to get our kids ready.” Dajon Marquis Cross
is supported from the day Some suggestions that Ta- Briana Nicole Deleon-Martinez Angel Renee Hernandez
they are born.
las offers are exactly what Ramon Martinez Hernandez, IV Desma DeLeon Mar“It is important for chil- research shows help children tinez Elias Richard Martinez Izabella Rose Martinez
dren to develop skills at an to develop strong and be Mariah Deleon Martinez
Theresa Laurie Martinez
early age that will help them ready for life’s challenges: Krislyn Ray Montano Aaron Webster Talashoma, III
to enter the military and the -Take the opportunity to Krystal Rose Talashoma
work force ready,” said Eu- take your child in your lap
gene “Geno” Talas, Director and read with them.
of the Office of Hopi Vet- -Play games when shoperan’s Services. “Quality ping – read the labels on the
prekindergarten and support cans together to see what is
for families are crucial to and isn’t healthy.
our national security,” said -Make math fun with
Talas, who is a retired Air games like cards.
Force C-5 Load Master. For -And speak with them in
children to do well in school their native language.
and be eligible to serve in the “Learn and teach your
military, we need to prepare child the Hopi language
them for the rigors of school because this sets the founand challenges of life before dation to be able to grow
they start school. We must up to know the Hopi ways
Letter to Hopi/Tewa Senom:
be able to send forth strong and traditions,” Talas said.
I do not need the Hopi
and educated service men “It begins at home. We have
Amber Labahe
Appellate Court to tell me
and women to help build and to set the example. If a child
Bruin Times Staff
whether or not the Hopi
secure a strong nation.”
sees their parents reading
Tribal Council has a quorum
Research shows that crit- a newspaper or book, they
ical skills like motivation, will want to read. If we ex- Charmaine Kinale, public to conduct business. Comself-discipline, focus and ercise they will learn that, information officer for Hopi mon sense says the Council
self-esteem, begin to take too. It helps them out later High’s Junior Reserve Offi- does not have a quorum.
cer Training Corps program, The Hopi Constitution,
root from birth to five in life and to be ready for
said “The parade turned out the LAW under which the
years old. Successful peo- the real world.”
great this year. The cadets
ple share these traits so it is For more ways to support stayed in step, they listened Council conducts business,
crucial that parents have the your child to be successful out for the commands, clearly states: “No business
tools they need to support in school and in life, visit and yelled louder than the shall be done unless at least
a majority of members are
young children in their ear- www.azftf.gov.
bands.” Those who were at
present”. (My emphasis).
the parade know most of the
The members, as defined
floats had to hurry and both
in the Constitution, are a
the Colorguard and Drill
“union” of self-governing
team endured the rain.
Those who were at the pa- villages, not Council Repfrom P1
rade know most of the floats resentatives. Therefore, the
had to hurry as both the Col- word “union” means memTom. “Mrs. Kaveena was orguard and Drill teams en- ber villages represented by
Crystal Dee
their chosen Representatives.
my teacher in Keams Can- dured the rain.
Hopi Tutuveni
yon and she taught me how “If the band were placed Today, only four out of
in a different area the cadets 12 independent member vilThe Rock Point Commu- to sew.”
Tom
specializes
in
workwould have heard better, and lages are seated on Council;
nity School performed the
ing
with
velvet
and
enjoys
if only it didn’t rain,” she said. clearly not a quorum. How
Yei Bi Chei dance, which
using
new
patterns;
she
is
Before the parade and much clearer can it be?
is a healing ceremony. They
taking
orders
for
graduahomecoming, JROTC host- This means Council
also sang a song called the
tion
outfits.
ed the Piestewa Invite Oct. should not be paying them“Walking Corn Pollen Path”
3. They competed against selves with monies that beFood
vendors
were
very
song. The Miss Rock Point
different schools in memory long equally to all members
busy;
the
Texas
Twister
Princess Monique Hunter
of Lori Piestewa. She passed of the Hopi Tribe. Chairman
Drink
and
Isss
Ahlii
Kettle
sang the “Bluebird Song”
on from an Improvised Ex- cannot be doing “governCorn
had
long
lines.
which brings knowledge at
plosive Device. Piestewa ment-to-government” relaSome
of
the
food
vendors
dawn and Little Miss Rock
served in the Army.
tionships with federal and
were
families
who
are
usPoint Daelynn Begay sang
Hopi competed against state hiring lawyers. No
ing
this
as
an
opportunity
to
the horse song.
Pinon, Rio Rico, Tuba City re-negotiations with PeaLocal vendors included raise money for house ren- and Coconino.
John Ortega who brought ovations such as the “Coy- “Not all cadets were aca- body and owners of Navajo
his pinons to sell. He said ote Den”. Charlene Joseph demically elgible to partic- Generating Station can take
he was almost sold out and said they have been selling ipate because they needed place. Chairman Honanie
was going to bring more food at Tuuvi for the past their physicals,” said Kinale. should hang a sign on the
Sunday. He was happy with four years to raise money Varsity Colorguard took door to Council chambers
the profits and has been sell- to rebuild their ceremonial first place for their “on saying, “Closed for business
ing at Tuuvi for many years. house in Lower Moenkopi point” stepping and calling until further notice”.
What Chairman Herman
Vendor Corey Secakuy- village.
commands, Varsity Armed Honanie should be doing
“Everyone
helps
out
with
va, was selling earrings,
Drill Team took second
and said this was his first the booth,” said Joseph. place for their commands is conducting a “brother to
time to sell at Tuuvi. He “My sisters and our kids, and because the cadets lis- brother” relationship with
was sharing his booth with grandkids and in-laws all tened out for the commands his brother Wendell HonKai Humeyestewa, 17 who help. This will hopefully and did them correctly, anie, who is the BIA Hopi
was is a talented painter. be the last year because I’m Leadership Educaton Train- Superintendent, on how govHumeyestewa said he has tired, unless someone else ing, also known as LET, 1 ernment services can conbeen painting since he was wants to take over because Colorguard placed second tinue without interruption.
it’s a lot of work.”
10 years old.
for their teamwork and do- Tribal employees should not
Elsie Tom of “Sew What? The Tuuvi festivities con- ing their reverse colors on lose their jobs or be laid off,
Boutique” of Window Rock tinued on Sunday with the time, and also another LET 1 and funds should keep going
sold her contemporary and Tuuvi Run held in the early Colorguard team took third to villages, directly, and not
through the Council. After
place for their alignment.
traditional clothing. Tom morning.
Surveyor
said
he
would
JROTC is getting prepared all villages have their own
said she has been selling
at Tuuvi for four years and like to thank the Hopi EMS for a Las Vegas trip and more form of government.
In 1944, a majority of vilsaid the event is very orga- and Hopi BIA Law En- upcoming fundraisers.
forcement for their contin- “All cadets will do well, lages boycotted the Council.
nized and sells very well.
“I started sewing when I ued assistance during the knowing the fact that Council was shut down and
they’ve been showing up to the BIA took over superviwas in Junior High,” said event.
sion of the Hopi Government.
practices,” she said.
Cynthia Pardo
First Things First
Tribal Council approves new Hopi tribal members
Hopi High
School Jr.
R O T C
program
Tuuvi Days
Mishongnovi Village Affiliation:
Bryson Royce Gould
Kykotsmovi Village Affiliation:
Pyper Le Dow (Ensign) Christopher Robert Yarnell
Sipaulovi Village Affiliation:
Colten Chance Beyale Marcus Sage Ignacio
Ouray Talashoma
Corin
Shungopavi Village Affiliation:
Aeris Juliena Dashee-Reyes Ty Joann Lomayestewa
Tarryn Dala Torivio
Sichomovi Village Affiliation:
Elizabeth Jane Calnimptewa
Tewa Village Affiliation:
Stacy Anne Halladay Kylie Marie James
Walpi Village Affiliation:
Tristan Felix Mata Swayze Faye Tu’tsi
SPECIAL NOTE:
The Hopi Tribal Enrollment Office is requesting assistance from members of the Hopi Tribe to update their
address data on record within the Enrollment Office, if
they are now residing off the Hopi reservation or have returned back on the reservation, by calling the Enrollment
Office at (928)734-3152 or by postal mail at: Hopi Tribe
Enrollment Office/ PO Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
GUEST COLUMN / OPINIONS
LETTERS TO EDITOR
The same thing needs to happen ASAP. During this time
Hopi people need to update
the Hopi Constitution or do
away with it and form a new
Constitution or another way
to conduct business. The time
has come to talk about this.
The Hopi elders prophesized that a day will come
when the Council and government will collapse because it was created in a
fraudulent manner by the Bureau of Indian Affairs against
the will of a large majority of
Hopi villages. They tricked
and bullied the Hopi people
to accept the Hopi Constitution in order to open the door
to energy companies.
The Constitution did not
bring the villages together
for the common good of the
people as promised in the
Preamble of the Constitution. Instead it split villages into “progressives” and
“hostiles.” The split continues to this day.
It did not preserve the
good things of “Hopi Life,”
instead it is undermining it.
Take for example, the sale
of pristine drinking waters
to Peabody Coal Co. For a
few pennies, we broke our
agreement with Mas’au never to waste and sell sacred
waters, and take proper care
of Motherland.
It accomplished one thing,
however. It set up a central
government to do business
with the outside world. Now,
89 years later, the world’s
largest and most destructive
mining of our coal, waters,
and destruction of our ancestral villages, burial sites and
religious shrines is still going
on and expected to continue
until the end of 2044, if the
Peabody Mine application is
approved by the Secretary of
Department of the Interior.
Both, John Collier and
Oliver LaFarge, who crafted the Constitution, have
admitted that the Hopi Constitution was a failure. LaFarge later advised against
John Boyden’s campaign to
revive Council in the 1950s.
Even if Sipaulovi or some
other villages decides to send
representatives, the controversy will not end because
the Appellate Court Judges
cannot use an outdated and
possibly illegal Constitution
to issue an opinion on the
‘quorum question.’
I am a grandson of
Sakhongva, who along with
17 other Hotevilla traditional
religious leaders, were put in
chains and taken to Alcatraz,
a federal prison for the most
vicious criminals, because
they peacefully refused to
obey the federal government’s dictatorial policies
and programs that was set up
to destroy the Hopi way-oflife. Today, Hotevilla is still
protecting its independence
and sovereignty. For this
legitimate reason, Hotevilla
does not recognize the Council, yet our village is listed as
members of Council.
Chairman and Representatives: Do not blame the
breakdown of government
on the people. Do not shoot
the messengers like you did
to the former Chief Judge,
Amanda Lomayesva. Don’t
point the arrow at me or others. As General Colin Powell
said, “You broke the pottery
so now you own it”. This includes the BIA.
Since the BIA got us into
mess, the federal government
is equally responsible. We
must hold the BIA accountable for failing to carry out
its trust obligations to protect
the civil rights of Hopi people, religious freedom, and
our natural resources.
Prisoners, who are in jail
awaiting trial, cannot be
tried in court since the Hopi
Tribal Court cannot hold
hearings. Their rights to a
fair, impartial, and speedy
trial are denied. They must,
therefore, be released.
Federal investigations into
violations of civil rights,
freedom of religion, illegal
taking of coal and water and
mismanagement, and the
possible misuse of Hopi trust
funds, is in order.
Jerry Honawa
Member of the Independent Sovereign Village of
Hotevilla
4 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
LOCAL NEWS
Carrie Nuva Joseph, Hopi Ph.D. student brings Nahsonhoya
University of Arizona research back to her community Cottonwood
Elementar y
RePrint from the AZ Water Resource Quarterly
By: Mary Ann Capehart, former WRRC Graduate
Outreach
Carrie Nuva Joseph is a
Ph.D. student in the Soil,
Water, and Environmental Sciences Department
of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at
the University of Arizona.
She is the rare researcher whose efforts directly
benefit the place she calls
home and the people who
raised her. Joseph studies
inactive uranium mill sites
across the country, specifically targeting those located in Native American
communities. Her studies
are part of a uranium mill
site remediation project
funded by the Department
of Energy (DOE). The
DOE manages former mill
sites, four of which are located in tribal communities
in the Four Corners region,
where Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico
meet. More than five hundred abandoned uranium
mines remain within the
Four Corners region.
*Joseph grew up and
remains closely tied to her
village community, Moenkopi, on Hopi lands in
northeast, Az. Her personal connection to the area
has made her aware of its
history.
“During the Cold War
era, in the mid-1900’s, acid
and mechanical leaching
processes left behind uranium tailings and a legacy of
contaminated regions located in native communities,”
Joseph explains. ”Uranium
tailings were left uncovered and unregulated until
the early 1990s in many
locations. Tailings were not
defined as a source of radioactive waste, according
to the Atomic Energy Commission. They didn’t fall
under a legal definition of
a source material. The Energy Commission insisted
that they didn’t have jurisdiction over these tailings.”
*Joseph’s village of
Moenkopi is seven miles
downstream from the Tuba
City Arizona Disposal Site.
Managed by the DOE’s
Office of Legacy Management, the engineered
50-acre disposal cell confines low-level radioactive
tailings accumulated from
uranium milling between
1956 and 1966. Uranium
ore extracted at the site
was used exclusively for
atomic energy defense
activities of the United
States. Active ground water remediation is also part
of the strategy to remove
the uranium (the primary site contaminant) and
other site-related contaminants in compliance with
the Uranium Mill Tailings
Radiation Control Act of
1978. Within the contaminated region of the aquifer,
37 extraction wells and
a network of monitoring
wells operate daily. Surface water seeps, associated with the Tuba City site,
are present along the cliffs
that border the Moenkopi Wash, about 4,000 feet
south of the site. The wash
continues southeast from
there to where it enters the
village of Moenkopi.
*The Navajo and Hopi
residents residing near the
site use water from the
Moenkopi wash for stock
watering and agricultural
diversions. “Every year we
irrigate corn plots,” Joseph
said. “During the planting
season direct precipitation,
runoff, and water gained
from the subsurface flows
contribute to the Moenkopi Wash (an intermittent
stream) that runs directly
through the village. Pumps
and man-made canals take
the water from the wash
into our corn fields.”
*“ As Hopi people – everything revolves around
corn,” Joseph added. “To
maintain our responsibilities as Hopi, our cornfields
should never be neglected—our survival and cultural and religious practices depend on this life way.
Hopi people will continue
to rely on the resources the
natural world provides us,
for many generations.”
Of most concern in sites
of uranium milling waste,
is Radon-222, produced
from the radioactive decay of radium-226. Disposal sites are required
to be operational for the
long-term—from 200 to
1,000 years—and to limit
the flux of radon to below
20 picocuries per meter
squared per second. This
limit is designed to prevent
any kind of environmental
or human health effects.
Heaps of tailings are confined by a 3-layer cap or
cover, two layers of rock
riprap to guard the tailings
from water and wind erosion and a clayey soil layer
that creates a barrier to
limit the escape of radon
gas into the atmosphere
and the seepage of rainwater into the waste below.
*Early caps were not
designed for vegetation
growth. Today, disposal cell covers located in
semi-arid regions are integrating vegetation into
designs. Desert shrubs,
like four-wing salt bush or
rubber rabbit brush, help
take up rainwater through
transpiration, preventing
both water seepage into the
Deans List
tailings and the erosion of
the top layer of riprap rock.
*Joseph’s research will
help answer questions that
the DOE has on how disposal cell covers located
in the semi-arid regions
of the Southwest will
adapt to short- and longterm climate change while
maintaining
long-term
performance standards for
uranium mill tailings.
“Environmental
impacts to the disposal cell
cover, such as wind and
water erosion, can mobilize contaminants in the
tailings pile,” says Joseph.
“Climate-related changes Kida Nahsonhoya, a forin temperature and precip- mer Hopi Mission School
itation, and the magnitude student, poses with Deans
of infrequent storm events List certificate.
will impact vegetation cov- Nahsonhoya made it to
er and how vegetation will the First Quarter Honor
change over time. The en- Roll and Deans List at the
Elementary
vironment is changing and Cottonwood
we need to identify how School, Cottonwood, AZ.
these projected changes
will impact cell cover performance.”
*Some plants have the area—these are our ancespotential to send roots deep tral lands. We are permainto the cover system in nently fixed within the ressearch of water and to take ervation boundary areas.”
up contaminants if roots
*Joseph plans to extend
reach the tailings. Plant her research further into
roots can also leave fine understanding the percepcracks in the clayey soil tion of risk on the part of
layer potentially allowing her Hopi village commuradon gas to escape above nity, as regards the tailings
regulation limits and water waste storage. Many memto seep into tailings waste bers of Hopi communities
underground.
naturally fear the effects of
Joseph’s Master of Sci- contamination and its posence thesis work found sible connection to higherevidence of plant uptake of than-average cancer rates in
contaminants at some sites the area. She aims to bridge
with early cover designs.
the communication be*“There is an urgent tween community members
need to figure out these en- and DOE, with the goal of
vironmental challenges,” protecting human health,
Joseph reflects, “because water resources, and the
we can’t relocate to another surrounding environment.
By Jessica Quamahongnewa, Diabetes Prevention Educator, Hopi Special Diabetes Program
Raising awareness of this ever-growing disease is one of the main efforts behind the mission of Diabetes Awareness Month, with programs to focus the communities’ attention on the issues surrounding diabetes and the many people that are impacted by the disease. To overcome diabetes, we look inward. We have the answers inside ourselves. These are strong, wise words that we’ve heard from our ancestors; and, if we listen, we will find the way to good health and life.
The calendar is designed to help you on your journey to wellness. Many have heard the words from Health Program staff; on what to eat, how often to exercise and
how to take care of our bodies. We know more about diabetes now that your chances for better blood sugar control means less chance for problems with your
eyes, feet, heart and kidneys. Feel good by learning balance.
There’s more things to learn to prevent diabetes, and, throughout the month of November, the Hopi Special Diabetes Program will be hosting various events. We
encourage the communities to be daring and come out to the activities that are scheduled. Diabetes education is an area that can strengthen our communities and
individuals in learning more about carbohydrate counting, avoiding complications, meal planning and much, much more.
For more information, contact the Hopi Special Diabetes Program at (928) 734-3432.
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 5
LOCAL NEWS
Hopi Substance Abuse Program helps individuals struggling with drugs and alcohol
distressed tolerance.
“These tests help us determine what the cli- serve as mentors with the Mentorship ProThe 16 week program is for individuals ents’ needs are and how they can be helped,” gram that will be implemented soon. They
“Substance abuse is a disorder,” said with mild to moderate addiction and the said Johnson. “We also require documents hope to identify mentors in each village to
Rhett Johnson, Supervisor of the Hopi 24 week program is for severe addiction. like an Identification Card, Certificate of In- have support group meetings.
Substance Abuse Program. “The top three If the Outpatient programs are not effec- dian Blood and medical records documents.” Johnson said the Aftercare Program is
substances abused on the Hopi reserva- tive, they send individuals off reservation The Multi-Disciplinary Team meets once a almost complete and will start delivering
tion are alcohol, marijuana and metham- to Inpatient treatment centers in Arizona week to discuss clients and how they can services to individuals who have completed
Colorado, Oregon, Nevada or California. be helped; whether they need Outpatient or treatment and are in transition.
phetamines.”
The Substance Abuse Program is funded
The Hopi Substance Abuse Program Whether you are ordered by the Courts Inpatient therapy.
assists those who struggle with drug and or voluntarily, there is an Intake Process Since Davis Dempsey became the Sub- through the Phoenix Area Indian Health
alcohol dependency. The program uses or Screening process to enter an Outpa- stance Abuse Counselor, Johnson said Services Grants and Contracts and through
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) tient or Inpatient treatment. Johnson said the intake process is faster than before. third party billing.
in a 16 and 24 week Outpatient program the process includes a Substance Abuse Clients are placed in a treatment program In recognition of Red Ribbon Week, the
Hopi Substance Abuse Program had a Ribconsisting of different skills in maintain- Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI), within a couple weeks after intake.
ing sobriety. There are several compo- Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Johnson said there are a small percentage bon Relay Run on Oct. 29 and 30. The relay
of individuals who come in voluntarily and began at sunrise on the 29th from Yuwehloo
nents included, such as mindfulness and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI).
the rest are court ordered. “Those who are Pahki and Moencopi; the relay teams ran
ordered by the court to go to treatment are as far as Shungopavi and Hotevilla. On the
not ready to quit,” said Johnson. “It’s up to morning of Oct. 30, they began at sunrise
a person if they want to quit; it’s much eas- and met at the Veterans Memorial Center.
ier if they decide for themselves.”
If you or anyone you know has a subThere have been some successes where stance abuse problem, call the 24 hour
some individuals have completed the pro- crisis hotline at 1-877-756-4090 or 911.
By: Dr. Carol Yeisley a calming effect, making ministered to perform the gram and maintained their sobriety; the Hopi Substance Abuse Program has counHopi Veterinary Services them less inclined to roam, surgery and medications Substance Abuse Program celebrates those selors on-call in the evening and weekless likely to get into fights are given to minimize pain. individuals. These individuals will also ends; contact 928-737-6300.
Why spay or neuter? over females in heat, and You will be asked to keep
Many people comment more content to stay at your pet calm and quiet
about the growing number home. For dogs especial- and confined for a several
of unowned and uncared ly it also will drastically days after surgery as the infor AKA stray dogs and reduce their risk of con- cision begins to heal.
cats here on the Hopi res- tracting the transmissible Risks of spaying and neutering
While both spaying and
ervation. This is a problem venereal tumors, which is
a
sexually
transmitted
disneutering
are major surgical
that occurs in many othease
affecting
a
significant
procedures,
they are also Crystal Dee
are being abused by their The Hopi Tewa Women’s
er areas of the country as
number
of
male
dogs
here
the
most
common
surgeries
partners,” said Tsosie. “We Coalition to End Abuse
well. Every year, millions
Hopi Tutuveni
want the women to know (HTWCEA) hosted the
of unwanted dogs and cats, on Hopi. Neutering your performed by veterinarians
including healthy puppies male pet can also lessen its on cats and dogs. Like any Ernest Tsosie Jr., his son they are not alone in this Tsosie family and sponand kittens, are euthanized risk of developing benign surgical procedure, steril- John and niece Kateri Guy and men care about them.” sored two events, Values
because they are unwanted prostatic hyperplasia (en- ization is associated with began the, “Walking the Tsosie said he made it as of a Hopi Woman Health
and because humans have larged prostate gland) and some anesthetic and sur- Healing Path to Hopi”, a far as Jeddito and got sick, Fair and Domestic Violence
gical risk, but the overall 104 mile walk starting from he was severely dehydrated. Awareness Conference to
not been responsible as testicular cancer.
The
procedure
has
no
efincidence of complications the Navajo Nation Capital He missed a day of walking, bring awareness and recaretakers of these domesfect
on
a
pet’s
intelligence
is very low. Although re- in Window Rock on Oct. 14 but joined in the last miles to sources to the public.
tic animals. The good news
Carey Onsae, HTWCEA
is that responsible pet own- or ability to learn, play, productive hormones cause ending thin Kykotsmovi on the Veteran’s Memorial Ctr.
ers CAN help make a dif- work or hunt. Most pets mating behaviors that may Oct. 20 . As they walked “Walking up the mesas Executive Director said,
ference. Having your dog tend to be better behaved be undesirable for many along State Highway 264, was hard, but I think it may “The Values of a Hopi
or cat spayed or neutered following surgical removal pet owners, these hormones they stopped at several com- be due to my old age,” said Woman Health Fair and
will do your part to pre- of their ovaries or testes, also affect your pet’s over- munities to bring awareness Tsosie. “We have walked up Cultural Night provided
steep hills when we walked information and resources
vent the birth of unwant- making them more desir- all health. Talk to your vet- to domestic violence.
erinarian about the benefits The Tsosie’s shared per- to Denver.”
to the public on different
ed puppies and kittens. able companions.
Surgical
sterilizationThe
and
risks
of
the
sterilization
sonal
stories
of
being
perpeJohn
agreed
the
journey
services that are available
Spaying and neutering
prevents unwanted litters most common form of procedure so you can make trators and recovering alco- was tough, but meeting related to women’s health
holics. As a child, John saw people is what he loved issues including domestic
and may reduce many of spaying and neutering is an informed decision.
by
surgical
sterilization.
When
to
spay
or
neuter
his father abuse d his moth- most, “Their generosity is violence.”
the behavioral problems
During
surgical
sterilizaConsult
your
veterier and repeated the behav- rewarding.”
“Cultural Night” featured
associated with the mating instinct, such as roam- tion, a veterinarian re- narian about the most ap- ior in his own relationship. “The end of the journey special guests; Comedian
ing and fighting. Spaying moves certain reproductive propriate time to spay or Tsosie said they learned the was amazing because ev- Ernest Tsosie III, Comedian
eliminates heat cycles and organs. Ovariohysterecto- neuter your pet based upon hard way and found out for eryone came out and wel- Tito Hoover, 2015-16 Miss
generally reduces the un- my, or the typical “spay”: its breed, age and physical themselves how violence comed us; for the first time Hopi Auri Roy and School
wanted behaviors that may the ovaries, fallopian tubes condition. Keep in mind affected their loved ones. I got emotional and I have Royalty. There were perlead to owner frustration and uterus are removed that, contrary to popu- Now they want to give back never felt that before,” said formances by Scott Means,
with their female pets. It from a female dog. This lar belief, it may NOT be and extend a hand to wom- John. “I always feel a sense Davis Brothers, SMDS
also will prevent unwanted makes her unable to re- best to wait until your fe- en and say they are sorry for of accomplishment, but Princess Evonne Sidney and
never emotional.”
the Bear Shield drum group.
pregnancies and the risks produce and eliminates her male dog or cat has gone what they did.
associated with the birth heat cycle. Orchiectomy, through its first heat cycle. Their first walk was to Tsosie said he is thankful A Domestic Violence conprocess since not all preg- also called castration, or Unless you are able to take Phoenix in June. John want- for how the Hopi people ference was held the next
nancies will be uneventful the typical “neuter”: the responsibility for the care ed to do a walk to help with embraced them, “They wel- day with breakout sessions
and complications CAN testes are removed from a of any puppies or kittens the healing process of what comed us, fed us and had a including: Impacts on Children Witnessing Abuse,
occur. Early spaying of fe- male dog. This makes him produced or are able to he did to his fiancé. They place for us to sleep.”
male dogs and cats can help unable to reproduce and afford emergency care for want people to believe what They plan to walk to other Hopi Cultural Perspective
protect them from some reduces or eliminates male complications during birth they are doing is real and Native American communi- on the Safety of Women, Unserious health problems breeding behaviors. Before or from males fighting, it is help other perpetrators stop ties and next year will walk derstanding the Hopi Code
to the Whiteriver Apache & Domestic Violence and
later in life such as uterine the procedure, your pet is best not to risk your pet to what they are doing.
infections and breast can- given a thorough physi- avoidable illness or injury. “The pains that we suf- reservation, then Ute and Role of the Victim Advocate.
fer when we are walking Pueblos in New Mexico.
There were several Docer. Neutering male dogs cal examination to ensure Not convinced yet?
are the same pains wom- “As a family, this is what mestic Violence awareness
and cats reduces the breed- that it is in good health.
Cont’d on P.6
en got through when they we do,” said Tsosie.
booths at the Conference.
ing instinct and can have General anesthesia is ad-
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
Being a Responsible pet owner!
“Walking the Healing Path to Hopi”
bringing awareness to Domestic Violence
October Domestic Violence Awareness activities on Hopi very successful
Carey Onsae, Executive Director
Hopi Tewa Women’s Coalition to End Abuse
The Hopi Tewa Women’s
Coalition to End Abuse
along with program partners honored Domestic Violence Awareness Month
in October to educate the
community about the impacts domestic violence can
have on our family, communities as well as culture.
The month started off with
a Kick-Off Event held at
the Hopi Police Complex in
Keams Canyon, AZ. Executive Director for the Hopi
Tewa Women’s Coalition
to End Abuse Carey Onsae
led the event along with
support from the Hopi Domestic Violence Program,
Hopi BIA Law Enforcement Services, Hopi Health
Care Center and various
community members. The
event highlighted the importance of domestic violence awareness, education
and community support.
Guest speakers included
Miss Hopi Auri Roy, Lt.
Paul Sidney, Officer Ric
Naseyowma and Jennifer
Himel. The event included
a one mile walk and a candle light vigil.
The Hopi Tewa Women’s
Coalition to End Abuse also
collaborated John Tsosie and
Ernest Tsosie Jr., founders
of the Walking the Healing
Path Inc. to create the “Journey to Hopi Nation” walk
to honor all those affected
by domestic violence and as
a call to action to all community members to stand
together to end domestic violence that affects many Native communities across the
United States. The journey
began on Wednesday, Oct.14
in Window Rock, AZ with a
kick-off event and ended in
Kykotsmovi, AZ on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 104 mile
journey was only one way
to raise awareness of such a
growing epidemic in Indian
Country.
On Monday, Oct. 19, the
Hopi Tewa Women’s Coalition to End Abuse along
with Walking the Healing
Path Inc., hosted a schoolwide assembly at the Hopi
Jr/Sr High School by inviting entertainers from the
Project Peace Train to share
positive messages, encouragement and anti-bullying/
violence education with
all students and staff. This
highly motivating assembly included J-Styles, Basketball Entertainer; Reggie & Bronson Mitchell,
Mixed Martial Arts father
and son duo; and Adrianne
Chalepah, Native American
Comedian. This is just one
of the many ways that the
Hopi Tewa Women’s Coalition to End Abuse can bring
awareness to the Hopi com-
munity and its youth.
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the
coalition hosted the Values
of a Hopi Woman Health
Fair at the Hopi Veteran’s
Memorial Center.
The
health fair featured a variety of resource booths all
addressing women’s health
issues and program services. During the health
fair, the walkers who journeyed from Window Rock,
AZ arrived and were greeting by those in attendance
and given a warm welcome
with hugs and gratitude for
enduring the walk as well
as the weather. Executive
Director Carey Onsae invited the three walkers of the
Tsosie Family; John Tsosie,
Ernest Tsosie Jr, and Kateri
Guy on stage to share their
memorable moments from
the walk. They shared the
memories, genuine hospitality of the Hopi community as well as the reason why
they founded the Walking
the Healing Path. The day
was concluded with a Cultural Night to honor our
guests from the Navajo
Nation. Guest entertainers
included Dewayne Whatoname who sang Hualapai
Bird Songs, Davis Brothers
Sooya, Su’anma & Halayvi who performed an Eagle Dance, Ernest Tsosie
III who shared his comedy, Tito Hoover who also
provided comical relief,
Second Mesa Day School
Princess Evonne Sidney
who provided a traditional
performance, Scott Sinquah Means who sang
Lakota Honor Songs and
Bearshield Drum Group of
Kykotsmovi who closed the
evening with Honor Songs.
A traditional meal was
served to the guests as well.
On Wednesday, Oct. 21,
the Hopi Tewa Women’s
Coalition to End Abuse
hosted the 2015 Domestic
Violence Awareness Conference at the Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center. Mr.
Daryl Melvin, CEO of the
Hopi Health Care Center provided the Key Note
Address speaking of using
guiding principles to address the needs of our community. Breakout session
topics included: Impacts
of Domestic Violence on
Children presented by Andrea Joshevama, Hopi Behavioral Health Services;
Domestic Violence Strangulation and ER Visits presented by Jennifer Childs,
SANE Nurse, Hopi Health
Care Center; Hopi Tribal
Code and Domestic Violence presented by Associate Judge Walter Edd, Hopi
Tribal Courts; Role of the
Victim Advocate presented
by Pasculita Quochytewa
Victim Advocate, Hopi
Domestic Violence Program; Hopi Cultural Perspective on the Safety of
Hopi Women presented by
Beatrice Norton, Director
of the Hopi Aging & Adult
Services; and Walking the
Healing Path “Journey to
Hopi Nation” presented
by John Tsosie and Ernest
Tsosie Jr. The day concluded with Songs of Strength
sung by Ila Lomawaima
of Shungopavi and Honor Songs sung by Shawn
Namoki Sr.
On Friday, Oct. 23, the
coalition hosted a small
workshop at the Moenkopi
Legacy Inn on “Promoting
Healing in Our Communities”. During this workshop, presentations from
the Page Regional Domestic
Violence Services were given. Carlton Timms shared
a presentation about “Why
Men Abuse”, a true personal
story was shared by a Hopi
domestic violence survivor
and a Healing workshop was
provided by Marie Gladue
of the Navajo Nation.
Finally, to conclude the
October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
activities, the Hopi Tewa
Women’s Coalition to End
Abuse supported the One
Year to Native Women’s
Empowerment monthly run
which is led by Jennifer
Himel, Bear clan of Tewa
Village. This month’s run
was in honor of the Choyou
family of Walpi Village and
to promote healing from
their tragic loss of their beloved daughter. Attendees
were asked to wear orange
as showing to promote
healing. As Jennifer stated
that, “a bruise is dark and
purple, but when it begins
to heal, the color changes
to orange…” this is significant in how women and
Native communities can be
resilient in putting an end
to domestic violence so
that we can have a future
free from violence for our
future generations.
The Hopi Tewa Women’s
Coalition to End Abuse
would like to thank the following for their generous
contributions to the October
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities:
Hopi Telecommun.,Inc.
Office of the Hopi Chairman
Hopi Foundation
Tsakurshovi
Harrissa Koiyaquaptewa
Jennifer Himel
Hopi Domestic Violence Prog.
Hopi Health Care Center
BIA Hopi Law Enforcement
Walking the Healing Path Inc.
KC Elementary School
First Mesa Youth Center
Miss Hopi Committee
Miss Hopi Auri Roy
Florence Choyou & Family
Crystal Lomawaima
Sophia Pashano
Anthony Harris
Virginia Nuvamsa
Ramona Lomavaya
Anna Tahbo
Muriel Scott
Pasculita Quochytewa
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ANNOUNCEMENTS / LOCAL NEWS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Project Planning and
Pre-Engineering Services
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SECOND MESA DAY SCHOOL
P.O. BOX 98
SECOND MESA, AZ 86043
PHONE: (928) 737-1800 FAX” (928) 737-2565
October 19, 2015 – Open Until Filled
CERTIFIED POSTIONS
The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA) is rePOSITION TITLE
QUALIFICATION
questing proposals from qualified Architectural or Engi- Gifted & Talented Teacher
BA in Elementary Education & valid AZ
neering firms to provide Project planning and pre-engiElementary Teaching Certification
BA in Art Education
neering services for the conceptual design for a twelve Art Teacher
(12) unit housing subdivision development. The Project ESS Teacher (Special Education) Bachelors of Science in Special Education
BA in Elementary Education and valid
Elementary Education
is located within the Upper Village of Moenkopi Com- Certified
AZ Elementary Teaching Certification
Teacher (2) positions
munity near the town of Tuba City, Arizona, located Substitute Teachers (5) positions AA Degree & Substitute Teaching Certificate
within the boundaries of the Hopi Indian Reservation.
CLASSIFIED POSITION
High School Diploma, must have CDL with
The Project site is located along the north side of Ari- Bus Driver (2) positions
passenger & Air Brake Endorsements;
zona State Highway 264, ¼ mile east of U.S. Highway
Valid Medical Examination, including al160 junction in northern Coconino County. The selected
cohol/drug test; Must have First Aid/CPR
Training & bus driver certification
firm will enter into a Standard Form of Agreement with
High School or Associated Degree & Two (2)
One-On-One Care Assistant
HTHA to perform the requested services.
years in Special Education related services
The awarded firm will be responsible for the fee pro- Competitive salaries with excellent paid benefit package: Medical, Life Insurposal which shall include the Hopi Office of Revenue ance, 401 (K), Dental and Vision. All positions are required to undergo an
Commission (ORC) required business license fee to con- intensive background checks. For more information on the positions please
contact Second Mesa Day School or visit www.smds.k12.az.us
duct business on the Hopi Reservation and the applicable 0.5% Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) fee
for construction activities. The work to be performed
under this contract is subject to the Native American
Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996
To the Hopi Community
(NAHASDA) [25 U.S.C. §4101] and Section 7(b) of the
Indian Self Determination of Education Assistance Act
Please allow me to apologize for my behavior on
(25 U.S.C. 450 (e). This Request for Proposals is open to
November 24, 2014. It was extremely inappropriate,
both Indian and Non-Indian firms.
immature and lack of respect. It was a disruption and
Pre-Proposal Site Meeting
distraction to the Hopi community. It was embarrassing
A MANDATORY Pre-Proposal meeting will be con- behavior. In the future, I have every intention of corducted on Thursday November 5, 2015 at 2:00 P. M. recting my thoughtlessness action and learn to adjust
(MST) at the Upper Village of Moenkopi Community my behavior. Again I apologize to the Hopi community
Center building located on the south side of Highway for my actions.
264. Following the meeting, a MANDATORY Site Visit will be held at the proposed housing subdivision site. Sincerely,
A letter of interest and to request the proposal documents Gilbert Sekakuku
are to be directed to Olivia Dennis, HTHA Project Manager, by email at odennis@htha.org.
APOLOGY LETTER
Proposal Due Date
The RFP shall be clearly marked: “Upper Village of
Moenkopi Project: Planning and Pre-Engineering RFP”.
Submit one (1) original and (4) four copies no later than 4
P.M. MST on Friday November 13, 2015 to Chester Carl,
Executive Director, at the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority
Office’s located in Polacca, Arizona along U.S. Highway
264, Mile Post 390. Or it may be mailed to P.O. Box 906
Polacca, Arizona 86042. Allow sufficient time for mail
delivery to ensure receipt by due date and time. Late, facsimiles or emailed proposals will not be considered. Any
cost incurred in preparing or submitting an RFP is the Proposer’s sole responsibility. HTHA will not reimburse any
costs incurred as a result of the preparation of an RFP.
HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION (HCA)
Attempt to locate
The following individuals need to contact the Hopi Credit
Association as soon as possible at 928-737-2000.
Lyndon Honwytewa
Rose Namoki
Nathaniel Numkena
Alvin Poleahla
Mikah Kewanimptewa
Belena Harvey
Jason Yaiva
Verna Sieweyumptewa
Neomi Ben
Keams Canyon
Elementary School
PO Box 397, Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
School Year 2015-2016
Certified Positions
Substitute Teacher – 10 mths.
Classified Positions
Teacher Assistant – Spec Educ – 10 mths.
--------------Open Until Filled -------------All positions are subject to Background Checks.
Employment applications are available at the School.
For more detail information call (928) 738-2385.
WOOD HARVEST - HART RANCH
ENROLLED HOPI TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY
November 14, 2015: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 15, 2015: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Last vehicle in @2:00 pm NO EXCEPTIONS
DIRECTIONS:
From Flagstaff: Hart Ranch is approximately 20
miles east on I-40. Take Exit 219 at Twin Arrows
From Winslow: Hart Ranch is approximately 40
miles west on I-40. Take Exit 219 at Twin Arrows.
Harvesting sites are located approximately 5.5
miles south of Exit 219. WEMP staff will be stationed at the Main Entrance to check you in and
direct you to the different sites.
ITEMS TO BRING: Your Tribal Enrollment Card
and/or ID. A spare tire, tools, chain saw, lunch and
plenty of water.
** NOTE** A Special Hopi Tribal Wood Hauling Permit
will be issued to you at the main entrance before you leave
the Hart Ranch. For information, contact Hopi Wildlife &
Ecosystems Management program at 928-734-3603/3607
OPINIONS
If you have an opinion or idea for an editorial you
would
like to share with Tutuveni readership, please
NOTICE: HCA website: hopicredit.org and email address:
feel free to submit it to us at: lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.
hcassociation@aol.com are no longer in use. New website
us
Cont’d from P.5
and email address coming soon!
Please limit submission to 500 words or less. If
Here is the ASPCA list
on the extra pounds—
your idea for submission is beyond this word count,
of the top 10 reasons to
not neutering. Your pet
please call to arrange space so we can accommodate
spay or neuter your pet!
will remain fit and trim ATTN Monthly Customers of HCA: Statements will no
as long as you continue longer be sent out. Please refer to your documents for due accordingly at 928-734-3282.
1. Your female pet will live
We encourage correspondence from our readerto provide exercise and dates. If you would like a payment schedule sent to you,
a longer, healthier life.
ship
in terms of opinions and concerns they have.
monitor food intake.
Spaying helps prevent
please call our office.
Pet Owners
uterine infections and
breast cancer, which is
fatal in about 50 percent
of dogs and 90 percent
of cats. Spaying your
pet before her first heat
offers the best protection
from these diseases.
2. Neutering provides
major health benefits
for your male.
Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering
your male companion
prevents testicular
cancer, if done before six
months of age.
3. Your spayed female
won’t go into heat.
While cycles can vary,
female felines usually go
into heat four to five days
every three weeks during
breeding season. In an
effort to advertise for
mates, they’ll yowl and
urinate more frequently—sometimes all over
the house!
4. Your
male
dog
won’t want to roam
away
from
home.
An intact male will do
just about anything to
find a mate! That includes
digging his way under the
fence and making like
Houdini to escape from
the house. And once he’s
free to roam, he risks injury in traffic and fights
with other males.
5. Your neutered male will
be much better behaved.
Neutered cats and dogs
focus their attention on
their human families. On
the other hand, unneutered dogs and cats may
mark their territory by
spraying strong-smelling
urine all over the house.
Many aggression problems can be avoided by
early neutering.
6. Spaying
or
neutering
will
NOT
make your pet fat.
Don’t use that old excuse! Lack of exercise
and overfeeding will
cause your pet to pack
7. It is highly cost-effective.
The cost of your pet’s
spay/neuter surgery is a lot
less than the cost of having and caring for a litter.
It also beats the cost of Students, alumni and interested community members can obtain information about continuing their education at
treatment when your un- two University Transfer Fairs on Nov. 16 at Northland Pioneer College’s Show Low White Mountain Campus and
neutered male escapes and Nov. 17 at the Winslow Little Coloraro Campus in the Learning Centers lobbies at both locations from 10am to 2pm.
gets into fights with the “This is a great opportunity for students to come and meet with unversity representaives to discuss options for
neighborhood stray!
contiuing their education after graduating from NPC,” noted John Spadaccini, NPC’s manager of Career and Work8. Spaying and neuter- force Business Services. “There will be a lot of great information available at this event.”
ing your pet is good Representatives fron AZ Transfer will be on hand to explain how NPC credits can transfer to other community
for
the
community. colleges and state universities. You can also learn about AZ Earn to Learn, a financial education and scholarship
Stray animals pose a real collaboration between the three state universitiies and Assets for Independence (AFI), a division of the US Dept. of
problem in many parts of Health and Human Services.
the country. They can prey Colleges and universities scheduled to attend include: Arizona State University’s College of Nursing and Health
on wildlife, cause car ac- Innovation; ASU College of Healtyh Solutions (Show Low only); Northern Arizona University; University of Arizocidents, damage the local na; UofA College of Medicine; Grand Canyon University; Presscott College; University of New Mexico (Winslow
fauna and frighten chil- only); and Institute of American Indian Arts (Winslow only).
dren. Spaying and neuter- The out-of-state schools are part of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (www.wiche.edu/wue) where students
ing packs a powerful punch can qualify for discounted non-resident tuition. Check with the specific college representatives for eligibility rein reducing the number of quirements.
animals on the streets.
For more information about the Transfer Fairs, call 800-266-7845, ext. 6246, or email john.spacaccini@npc.edu
9. Your pet doesn’t need to
have a litter for your children to learn about the
miracle of birth.Letting
your pet produce offspring
you have no intention of
keeping is not a good lesson for your children—
especially when so many
unwanted animals end up
lators have included this idea as part childhood to children’s future academin shelters and so many are FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
euthanized. There are tons Contact: Ellen Majure 928-637- of a four-point plan to address a court ic success and well-being; highlight
of books and videos avail- 0410 emajure@azftf.gov
mandate to pay back K-12 schools for to policymakers the impact that First
able to teach your children
funding increases tied to inflation.
Things First funds are having in local
about birth in a more re- The First Things First Coconino ReThe Regional Council’s resolution – communities across Arizona; and, call
sponsible way.
gional Council has resolved to oppose which mirrors a measure approved by on policymakers to reject proposals
10.
Spaying
and any proposal by policymakers to divert the statewide Board at its Oct. 6 meet- that threaten Arizona’s early childhood
neutering helps fight its funding or alter its mission; and, ing – points out that FTF is fulfilling education and health system by divertpet
overpopulation. urges every Arizonan to do their utmost the voters’ mandate to expand early ing funding or altering the mission of
Every year, millions of cats to preserve early childhood education childhood development and health First Things First.
and dogs of all ages and and health programs that promote school programs that prepare more Arizona
Any efforts to divert FTF funds or
breeds are euthanized or readiness for young children.
children for school success. It also change the organization’s mission
suffer as strays. These high “Coconino regional voters, as well highlights the organization’s impact would have to be approved by Arizona
numbers are the result of as voters statewide, have made it clear on prevention and early intervention voters. In 2010, 70% of Arizona voters
unplanned litters that could in two previous elections that they efforts at a time when other state fund- statewide rejected a similar measure.
have been prevented by value early childhood education and ing for Arizona’s safety net has been
“We remind local and state policyspaying or neutering.
health and support local First Things drastically cut.
makers that Coconino County voters
The Hopi Veterinary Ser- First councils to identify the most crit“First Things First in the Coconi- have expressed their will in prior elecvice encourages pet own- ical needs in the area and provide the no region funds evidence-based pro- tions to support early childhood eduers to get their pets spayed funding for programs to carry out that grams such as home visitation, care cation and health,” Stefani said. “Coand neutered as part of the important work,” said Coconino Re- coordination/medical home, Quality conino County residents know what
community effort to reduce gional Council Chair Paula Stefani.
First quality improvement for regulat- young children and their families need
the homeless dogs and cats She was referring to a recent pro- ed child care programs, and parenting most to help children succeed once
left struggling to survive posal by state House Speaker David education, to prepare local children to they begin school and throughout their
on the reservation. Please Gowan and Senate President Andy start kindergarten healthy and ready to lives. First Things First is a planned,
call the clinic at 928-738- Biggs to sweep existing FTF funds, learn,” Stefani said.
long-term investment in the lives of
5251 to get more informa- seize a portion of future revenues and
The Board resolution urges Arizo- young children that positively impacts
tion and to schedule your amend the mission of the agency away nans to: inform and educate policy- the health of Arizona’s education syspet for surgery.
from early childhood. The two legis- makers about the importance of early tem and economy.”
NPC will host University Transfer Fairs, Nov. 16 & 17
Regional Council Joins State Board in Opposing
Plan to Seize Early Childhood Funds; Says Proposal
Ignores the Will of Voters
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 7
ANNOUNCEMENTS / LOCAL NEWS
Hopi Independent Chapel
Kykotsmovi Village
The members and Pastor welcome you to the Hopi Reservation. We consider it a privilege to have you worship with us and sincerely hope you will receive a blessing
from our worship service at 10 am every Sunday morning.
Now that you are away from your church and are looking for a church to continue your faith journey, we would
love to be a Church to help you continue your faith journey.
I am an ordained Presbyterian Minister and a Retired Army
Chaplain.
Chaplain Caleb Johnson, Pastor
PUBLIC HEARING
“DRAFT” ADULT PROTECTION ORDINANCE
(Elder & Vulnerable Adult Protection Ordinance)
All Third Mesa Villages - Hotevilla Senior Center:
November 12, 2015 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
General Public Hearing : Wellness Center Conf. Rm
November 13, 2015 - 10 am - 12 noon
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All Second Mesa Villages - Shongopauvi Community Center
December 01, 2015 - 2 PM - 4 PM
All First Mesa Villages: Tewa Community Center
December 02, 2015 2 PM - 4 PM
$50/12 months
$35/6 months
For information call:
928.734.3282
The Office of Aging and Adult Services is
seeking input from the general public on the
ordinance which will address the abuse, neglect,
exploitation, & other issues affecting the elderly
and vulnerable adults.
For more information: (928) 734-3551
www.hopi-nsn.gov
FREE Weatherization Workshops to Hopi & Navajo Communities
Nov. 7/8 - Kykotsmovi Community Center
Nov. 14/15 Tuba City Chapter House
8am to 5PM (both days) COST: FREE.
Sponsored by Arizona Public Service
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Contact Norena Gutierrez at Red Feather at 928-440-5119
Description: Free two-day home weatherization workshops are available on the
Hopi and Navajo reservations. Two members of the class will have their homes
weatherized by the class. Every attendee receives a home weatherization kit valued
over $150. Workshops sponsored by Arizona Public Service (APS) and presented by
Red Feather Development Group, a non-profit dedicated to safe and healthy housing
on US reservations.
FREE Weatherization Workshops hosted
by Red Feather and Arizona Public Service
Red Feather Development Group, a
non-profit organization in association with
Arizona Public Service (APS) is hosting
free Home Weatherization Workshops.
Participants learn how to weatherize their
homes and improve the energy efficiency
of their homes. The two day workshops
are free and every attendee will receive
a weatherization kit (valued at $150.00)
upon completing the class. Advance registration is required.
During the class, members work on two
of the attendee’s homes. They assess the
challenges, plan the work, execute the
work and measure the energy efficiency
gained. At the Moencopi Weatherization Workshop, Joann and Elliot Selestewa, who are in their 80’s were thrilled to
have 12 workshop attendees spend over 4
hours caulking drafty windows, repairing
drywall, installing weather strips and water heater blankets. “It was amazing what
we got done and it made an immediate
15% difference in our home’s energy efficiency!”
At the Shongopavi Weatherization
workshop, one family had a 36% increase
in energy efficiency after completing
the weatherization techniques such as
window sealing, door weather stripping
Keep Your Body,
Mind and Spirit
Strong
Through the Affordable Care Act,
American Indians are eligible to receive
health insurance for free or very low cost.
Benefits include:
• Pre-existing conditions are covered
• Preventative screenings
• Access to specialty care
• Accepted at IHS, Tribal and urban Indian clinics
• Medicaid expansion
Signing up is easy and can be done any time. Visit your IHS, Tribal or urban Indian clinic for more
information or assistance, or call the Hopi Health Care Center: (928) 737-6000.
replacement, and covering drafty holes
where pipes and fittings went to the outside. Marjorie Joseph and Neal David
said, “We all had fun and now we know
this winter will not be as cold as last
year’s.”
Weatherization is the process of identifying and sealing air leaks, and adding
insulation to reduce a home’s energy use.
The result is reduced utility bills and less
energy consumption means less air pollution both in and outside the home. Special attention is given to how to make the
home healthier in the process of sealing it
up tighter. The two weatherization measures that generate the most energy savings are sealing leaks and adding insulation. These measures are largely invisible
and much of the work can be completed
by any homeowner.
Red Feather Development Group is
dedicated to ensuring safe and healthy
homes for all American Indians. For
over 20 years, Red Feather has improved
the quality of housing through educational outreach and healthy home constructions and renovations. www.redfeather.
org. APS is a corporate sponsor of home
weatherization in Native American communities in Arizona.
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LOCAL NEWS
“DRAFT” HOPI ADULT PROTECTION ORDINANCE
Submitted by: Beatrice Norton, Director
Office of Aging and Adult Services
SUBCHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1.01 Short Title
This ordinance may be cited as the “Adult Protection Ordinance of the Hopi Tribe.”
Section 2.01 Policy
It is the policy of the Hopi Tribe to demonstrate respect - “Kyap tsi” (Hopi) and “ag’
ging” (Tewa) - for members of the family and clan. The fundamental Hopi value of
“kyap tsi” has long been practiced by the Hopi generation, and is reflected throughout
Hopi tradition and culture. Abuse and neglect against persons has a lasting and detrimental effect on (1) the individual who directly experiences the abuse or neglect, (2)
the entire family and clan, who directly or indirectly experience the abuse or neglect,
and (3) the Hopi Tribe, as the adverse effects of abuse and neglect is perpetuated
by succeeding generation and within Hopi society itself. The concept of “kyap tsi”
and “ag’ ging” incorporates a meaning of the family as sacred, or that which must
be respected. The family, as a fundamental unit of Hopi society, is an inculcator of
traditional values. Accordingly, the family must exist in harmony. It is in the Hopi
Tribe’s best interest to bring the family, the clan and the Hopi Tribe together, to help
one another towards a healthy future and for the common good.
Section 3.01 Findings
The Hopi Tribal Council finds that:
a. Many persons are subjected to abuse and neglect;
b. Individuals are at risk to be killed or suffer serious physical or emotional injury as
a result of abuse and neglect;
c. Children suffer lasting emotional damage by witnessing the infliction of abuse and neglect;
d. Hopi citizens who are elderly, disabled or otherwise vulnerable are at risk for
abuse and neglect. The lack of services available for these citizens, and the changing family structure indicates that laws are necessary to ensure the protection of
elders, those with disabilities, and other vulnerable adults;
e. All persons have the right to live free from abuse and neglect;
f. Abuse and neglect in all forms pose health and law enforcement problems to the
Hopi Tribe;
g. Abuse and neglect can be prevented, reduced, and deterred through the intervention of law;
h. Hopi citizens who are elderly, disabled or otherwise vulnerable, are right to seek
help and protection from the Hopi Tribe if they are victims of abuse and neglect.
i. The Hopi Tribe’s efforts to prevent and address abuse and neglect will result in a
reduction of negative behavior.
j. The Hopi Tribe has an interest in preventing and addressing abuse and neglect;
k. Abuse and neglect among family and clan members is not just a “family matter”,
which justifies inaction by the Hopi Tribe. It is contrary to Hopi and Tewa traditions and requires the action of the Hopi Tribe and protective laws and remedies;
l. An increased awareness of abuse and neglect and the need for prevention, protection and intervention gives rise to the legislative intent to provide maximum
protection to victims of abuse and neglect; and
m. The integrity of the Hopi culture and society can be maintained by legislative
efforts to address and remedy abuse and neglect.
Section 4.01 Purpose
The purpose of this ordinance is to protect all elders, adults with disabilities, and other
vulnerable adults, who are within the jurisdiction of the Hopi Tribe, from all forms of
abuse and neglect as defined by this ordinance and by Hopi Tribal law. This ordinance
shall be liberally construed and interpreted in order to achieve its purposes. This ordinance embodies the intent of the legislature to promote the following goals:
a. To recognize the illegal nature of abuse and neglect;
b. To provide adults who experience abuse and neglect with the maximum protection
that can be made available under the law;
c. To establish an efficient and flexible remedy that discourages abuse and neglect
of persons within a family or clan setting, in the community or with others with
whom the abuser has continuing contact;
d. To expand the ability of the Hopi Tribe to assist and protect adults who are victims
of abuse and neglect, to enforce existing laws, and to prevent subsequent incidents
of abuse and neglect;
e. To facilitate and develop a greater understanding of the incidence and causes of
abuse and neglect by encouraging data collection, evaluation and reporting; and
f. To reduce the incidence of abuse and neglect, which has a detrimental and lasting
effect on the individual, the family, Hopi culture and society.
g. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to alter or diminish the existing authority of the Hopi Tribal Court to provide remedies to address abuse and neglect
to prevent tortuous conduct.
b. Caregiver means:
1. a person who is required by Hopi ordinance or custom to provide care, ser
vices or resources; or
2. a person who has undertaken to provide care, services or resources; or
3. an institution or agency, or employee or agent of an institution or agency,
which provides or is required by Hopi ordinance or custom, state or federal
law, or tribal-state
agreement to provide services or resources.
c. Court means the Hopi Tribal courts.
d. Elder is a person who is at least 55 years of age or older.
e. Family includes spouse, children, grandchildren, grandparents, in-laws, siblings,
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, or as defined by Hopi ordinance or custom.
f. Good faith means a honest belief or purpose and the lack of intent to hurt, injure,
exploit or defraud.
g. Hopi Department of Health and Human Services will be authorized by the Hopi
government to fulfill the responsibilities, duties or obligation of this ordinance.
h. Incapacity means the current functional inability of a person to sufficiently
understand, make and communicate informed decisions as a result of mental
illness, intellectual disability, physical illness, disability or chronic use of drugs
(legal or illegal) or alcohol. Incapacity may vary in degree and duration or as
determined by the Hopi Courts.
i. Least restrictive alternative is that environment which is most like the elder or
vulnerable adult’s home setting and which is capable of supporting the person’s
physical, mental and emotional health.
j. Neglect means when a caregiver or family member fails to provide basic needs, super
vision, care, services, or resources necessary to maintain the physical and mental health
of an elder or vulnerable adult as required by law, including but not limited to, prevent
ing or interfering with delivery of necessary care, services and resources.
k. Perpetrator means the individual(s), or institution or agency accused of or found to
be abusing, neglecting or retaliating against an elder or vulnerable adult.
l. Petitioner means the individual who is filing the petition for an Adult Protection
Order or the elder or vulnerable adult on whose behalf it is being filed.
l. Protective services means services provided by the Hopi Department of Health
and Human Services to an elder or vulnerable adult, either with the consent of the
elder or vulnerable adult, the elder or vulnerable adult’s guardian or by court order
if that adult has been abused or neglected. Protective services may include but are
not limited to social services, safe environment, mental and physical health ex
aminations, home and day care services, legal assistance, case management, and
any other services consistent with this ordinance.
m. Retaliation includes threatening, harming, harassing or otherwise interfering with
an individual reporting abuse or neglect of an elder or vulnerable adult, including
threats or injury to a person’s family, property and employment status of the
reporter or the reporter’s family in any way.
n. Victim Advocate means a person who is employed or authorized by a public
or private entity to provide counseling, treatment or other supportive assistance
to elders or vulnerable adults who have been the victim of abuse and/or neglect.
o. Vulnerable adult means a person who is emancipated or is eighteen (18) years
of age or older, who lacks the ability to make responsible decisions for himself or
herself because of a mental illness, cognitive impairment, physical disability or
illness, or chronic use of alcohol or drugs (legal, prescription or illegal). A person
who has a physical, mental or emotional disabling condition, regardless of resi
dent or type of services provided that:
1. impairs the individual’s ability to provide adequately for his or her own care
without assistance, including the provision of food, shelter, clothing, health
care or supervision;
2. because of the condition and the need for assistance, the individual is unable to
protect himself/herself from abuse and/or neglect; or
3. is found to be in a situation or condition in which there is imminent risk of seri
ous harm, or threat of danger or harm to his/her emotional or physical health.
A vulnerable adult also includes, but is not limited to, individuals who regard
less of decision making capacity are a resident of a caregiver or a person who
receives services from a caregiver.
SUBCHAPTER 2. PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Section 6.01 Adult Protection Services
a. The Hopi Tribe shall provide necessary protective services to an elder or vulnerable adult by using the least restrictive alternatives.
b. The Hopi Tribe shall utilize its policies and procedures to carry out the duties and
responsibilities outlined in this ordinance.
Section 5.01 Definitions
Section 7.01 Duty to Report Abuse and/or Neglect; Immunity
These definitions shall be liberally construed so as to protect all persons who are suba. A physician, surgeon, nurse, teacher, community health representative, social
jected to abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence. As used in this ordinance:
worker, traditional practitioner or clinician, or law enforcement officer who susa. Abuse means:
pects an incident or pattern of abuse against an elder or a vulnerable adult shall
1. an attempt to cause bodily harm to another person through the use of force, or
immediately notify law enforcement of the circumstances, with the name and
the creation in another of a reasonable fear of imminent bodily harm;
description of the victim and other facts as may be of assistance to the authorities
2. application of force to the person of another resulting in bodily harm or an offen
in determining whether abuse or neglect in accordance with this ordinance has
sive touching;
occurred.
3. threatening words or conduct which place another in fear of bodily harm or
b. A person who in good faith makes a report pursuant to this ordinance or who asproperty damage;
sists an elder or vulnerable adult is immune from civil or criminal liability.
4. compelling an unwilling person, through force or threat of force, to:
c. Any person identified in subsection (a) who has a duty to report and fails to do so
i. engage in conduct which the person has a right to abstain from;
or knowingly makes a false report of abuse and/or neglect of an elder or vulnerii. to abstain from conduct which the person has a right to engage in; or
able adult is subject to a civil penalty of up to two hundred dollars ($200). The
iii. transfer assets or give authority to manage the person’s assets.
person may also be subject to any criminal penalties as allowed by law. Nothing in
5. compelling a person to go where the person does not wish to go or to remain
this section shall preclude a person from filing a civil suit.
where the person does not wish to remain;
d. Those in positions listed in subsection a, who have a mandatory duty to report
6. damaging the property of another;
abuse and/or neglect, shall not use their privileged relationship with victims of
7. using threats, intimidation, or extreme ridicule to inflict humiliation and emo
abuse and/or neglect as a defense for failing to report suspected abuse and/or
tional suffering upon another;
neglect.
8. the conversion of real, personal or financial property belonging to another, ac
quired through any means other than legal transfer, gift, sale or bequest;
Section 8.01 Receiving Reports; Report Content; Retention of Report
9. the failure to use the elder or vulnerable adult’s real, personal or financial prop
a. The Hopi Tribe shall receive and create a written record of all reports of abuse
erty for their benefit;
and/or neglect.
10. leaving a child(ren) unattended in the care of an elder or vulnerable adult, who
may resort to using their limited resources to meeting the needs of the child(ren); b. A report may be oral or in writing and to the extent possible shall contain:
11. intimidation or acts of cruelty which result in physical harm, pain or mental
1. The name, address and location of home, and telephone number of the elder or
anguish of an elder or vulnerable adult by any person, particularly anyone such
vulnerable adult.
as a spouse, child, other family member, caregiver(s) or other persons recog
2. Name, address, location, telephone number of the alleged perpetrator.
nized by Hopi ordinance or custom as having a special relationship with the
3. The condition of the elder or vulnerable adult.
elder or vulnerable adult;
4. The name, address, location, telephone number of witness(es).
12. sexual abuse, which is any physical contact of a sexual nature, or attempted
5. The name, address, location, telephone number of the elder or vulnerable
physical contact of a sexual nature, with a person, made without that person’s
adult’s caregiver(s).
consent. Consent cannot be obtained through means such as force, intimida
6.
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description of the alleged acts and any other pertinent information.
tion, duress, or fraud.
13. emotional abuse involving the infliction of mental anguish, threats or humiliation; c. The Hopi Tribe shall investigate all reports regardless of whether all information
14. intimidation by willfully placing another in fear of harm by coercion, extortion
required by Section 8.01(b), herein, is provided.
or duress;
d. Reports shall be confidential and only released as required or authorized under ap
15. desertion of an elder or a vulnerable adult by the person’s family or care
plicable laws and shall be maintained for five (5) years. The DHHS will determine
giver(s), which includes refusing or neglecting to provide for a person when
the method for maintaining the records.
there is a duty to do so, as defined by Hopi ordinance or custom;
16. breach by a family member or caregiver(s) of his or her fiduciary duties to
ward an elder or vulnerable adult.
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Section 9.01 Hopi Protective Services
a. The Hopi Tribe may cooperate with state and community agencies as necessary to
achieve the purpose of this ordinance.
b. Preliminary Protective Services
1. The Hopi Tribe shall assess and determine the need for immediate intervention
and take necessary steps to provide protective services in the least restrictive
environment.
2. If the initial report involves an adult who requires twenty-four (24) hour care
and/or allegations of imminent harm, a social worker and/or law enforcement
shall intervene immediately and develop a written report within twenty-four
(24) hours.
3. If no immediate intervention is required, a protective service investigation shall
be initiated no later than 72 hours after the receipt of the initial report. A written
report shall be prepared within five (5) work days of receipt of the initial report.
4. During the investigation the home environment, the risk to the individual and
all other pertinent facts or matters shall be evaluated and assessed.
5. If the Hopi Tribe finds that Court intervention is warranted, it shall refer the
matter to Law Enforcement and/or the Office of the Prosecutor.
c. Long Term Protective Services
1. Within ten (10) work days providing the preliminary protective services as
required in subsection b, the Hopi Tribe will meet with the elder or vulnerable adult and his or her family to discuss and develop a long term care plan to
address the elder or vulnerable adult’s needs and care to address and prevent
future abuse and/or neglect.
2. If the elder or vulnerable adult do not have family who are willing and able to
participate in developing and implementing a long term care plan, the Hopi
Tribe will work with other tribal, state, federal and private agencies to develop
and implement a long term care plan to address the elder or vulnerable adult’s
needs and care to address and prevent future abuse and/or neglect.
3. The Hopi Tribe will monitor the implementation of the long term care plan for
six (6) months to ensure that the plan successfully prevents future abuse and/or
neglect.
Section 10.01 Investigations by Hopi Law Enforcement
a. Hopi Law Enforcement shall:
1. investigate all matters reported or referred by any individual or agency regard
ing abuse and/or neglect of an elder or vulnerable adult;
2. be available twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week to respond to
and investigate reports of alleged abuse and/or neglect;
3. immediately consult with the DHHS regarding the report if an emergency
placement is necessary;
4. conduct investigations of all reports of abuse and/or neglect pursuant to es
tablished protocols, including identified time lines, and with appropriate disabil
ity related accommodations for the individual’s needs.
b. Upon the report of alleged abuse and/or neglect, Hopi Law Enforcement will
immediately notify the DHHS of the report.
c. When a report of abuse and/or neglect is reported and a request is made for an
immediate welfare check of the elder or vulnerable adult, a Hopi Law Enforce
ment officer will:
1. respond to the location of where the elder or vulnerable adult is located;
2. make direct contact with the elder or vulnerable adult to assess the individual’s
safety, including entering the residence and assessing the home environment;
3. upon assessing the situation, report to the DHHS for immediate intervention if
the elder or vulnerable adult’s safety is at risk.
d. When conflicts of jurisdictional issues occur, Hopi Law Enforcement will notify
the DHHS by telephone and follow-up with a copy of the written report.
e. The identity of any person making a report shall not be disclosed, except as other
wise provided by applicable Hopi ordinances and/or federal or state laws.
f. Determination of priority for action shall be a joint decision of the responsible
agencies and/or investigators through the exercise of their professional judgment.
1. Response is determined by the apparent potential risk of harm to the elder or
vulnerable adult. Priority assessments will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
2. The Hopi Law Enforcement officer will request the assistance of DHHS.
3. The Hopi Law Enforcement shall assist as appropriate and as availability
allows in situations where the elder or vulnerable adult is in no immediate
danger or where his/her safety is assured.
g. The Hopi Law Enforcement shall inform the Prosecutor of on-going investiga
tions involving alleged criminal offenses relative to abuse and/or neglect; and the
U.S. Attorney’s office, when appropriate. All necessary police reports/investiga
tive reports containing factual information shall be referred to the Prosecutors and
the U.S. Attorney’s office within 5 working days for prosecution determination.
Section 11.01 Criminal Prosecution
a. Initiation of Legal Proceedings
1. The Office of the Prosecutor will review all referrals and determine the need
for criminal prosecution. The Office of the Prosecutor has sole discretion in the
decision to initiate legal proceedings in the Courts.
2. The Office of the Prosecutor shall coordinate with Law Enforcement and/or the
Hopi Tribe to ensure all factual information has been provided, including infor
mation contained in Sections 8.01 and 9.01. Said information shall be obtained
from the victim, witnesses, and perpetrator/suspect.
3. The Prosecutor shall communicate with the Victim Advocate, the elder or vul
nerable adult and/or the family.
4. In the event of insufficient evidence, the Prosecutor shall coordinate with the
appropriate agencies to continue the investigation and obtain the evidence/in
formation.
b. Any act of abuse and/or neglect under this ordinance that also violates the Hopi
Criminal Code shall be considered an aggravating factor that may elevate the
offense level.
b. Declination of Prosecution
1. Upon review of the completed investigation and determining a lack of probable
cause, the Office of the Prosecutor shall provide a statement in writing to the
Victim Advocate, victim and DHHS as to the reason prosecution was declined.
2. The office of the Prosecutor shall review a case if there is new evidence, previ
ously undisclosed.
SUBCHAPTER 3: PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND PROCEEDINGS
3. Any person within the territorial jurisdiction of the Hopi Tribe may seek remedies for protection within such jurisdiction, regardless of where the abuse or
violence occurred. The Court may provide remedies to protect persons within
the territorial jurisdiction of the Hopi Tribe to prevent future abusive and violent conduct.
4. Acts of abuse and/or neglect which violate an existing Hopi Tribal Court
order but which occur beyond the territorial jurisdiction of the Hopi Tribe
remain subject to the jurisdiction of the Court so long as the Hopi Tribe may
exercise personal jurisdiction.
Notice to Hopi Village(s)
1. Notice from Hopi Tribal Court: If the petitioner and the respondent are members of the Hopi village, the Court shall provide written notice to the Petitioner’s village within 24 hours of the filing of a petition for a permanent protection
order, if any that –
2. Pursuant to Article III, Section 2(b) of the Constitution of the Hopi Tribe, the
Hopi village has the power to adjust family disputes and regulate family relations of members of the village, and
3. If the village wishes to assert jurisdiction over the matter, it should inform the
Court, in writing, within fifteen (15) days of the notice from Hopi Tribal Court.
4. If the petitioner and the respondent are members of different villages, the petitioner’s village shall have the first right of refusal to adjudicate the dispute.
5. If the Hopi village does not provide a written response to a notice from the
Hopi Tribal Court within fifteen (15) days, the Hopi Tribe shall exercise jurisdiction over the petition for a permanent protective order.
6. Section 12.01(b)(1-5) is not applicable when one party to a dispute is not a
member of the Hopi Tribe.
Non-Exclusive Relief
1. The remedies and procedures provided in this ordinance are in addition to,
and not in lieu of, any other available civil or criminal remedies. A petitioner
shall not be barred from relief under this ordinance because of other pending
proceeding or existing judgments.
2. Relief shall be available under this ordinance without regard to whether the petitioner has initiated any other legal proceedings or sought other legal remedies.
Section 13.01 Confidentiality
An elder or vulnerable adult seeking protection shall not be required to reveal his or
her address or place of residence except to the judge, in chambers, for the purpose
of determining jurisdiction.
Section 14.01 Emergency Protection Order
a. A Prosecutor, Law Enforcement officer, or any agent of the Hopi Tribe shall
fill out an Application for Emergency Protection Order, specifying his/her
reasonable grounds to believe that a victim is in immediate and present danger
of abuse and/or neglect. An official or officer may apply for an Emergency
Protection Order verbally or by electronic means. The official or officer shall
then contact a Hopi judge verbally or by electronic means.
b. Any Hopi judge may receive and act upon such applications.
c. A judge may issue an emergency Protection Order by electronic means upon
finding that:
1. a reasonable person would believe that an immediate and present danger
of abuse and/or neglect exists; and
2. an Emergency Protection Order is necessary to prevent the occurrence or
recurrence of any abuse and/or neglect.
d. The Emergency Protection Order may include any relief permitted by Sec
tion 19.01 of this Act and any other relief necessary to prevent further abuse
and/or neglect.
e. The official or officer shall record the order on an Emergency Protection Order
form and by his/her signature, certify that the writing is a verbatim transcription
of the judge’s order. The certification of any such official or officer shall be pri
ma facie evidence of the validity of the order.
Section 15.01 Temporary Protection Orders
a. Petition
1. Upon the filing of a Petition for Adult Protection Order and Motion for
Temporary Protection Order the Court shall immediately grant or deny the
petitioner’s Motion for Temporary Protection Order without a hearing or
notice to the respondent. The Court shall grant the motion if it determines that
an emergency exists.
A. A petitioner shall demonstrate an emergency by showing that:
i. The respondent recently committed acts of abuse and/or neglect resulting in physical or emotional injury to the petitioner or another victim
or damage to property; or
ii. The petitioner or another victim is likely to suffer harm if the respondent is given notice before the issuance of a protection order.
B. Evidence proving an emergency situation may be based on the petition
and motion, police reports, affidavits, medical records, other written submissions, or the victim’s statement.
C. The Temporary Protection Order may include any relief permitted by
§19.01 of this Ordinance and any other relief necessary to prevent further
abuse and/or neglect.
D. The Temporary Protection Order shall direct the respondent to appear at a
hearing to show cause why the Court should not issue an Adult Protection Order.
E. Upon issuing the Temporary Protection Order, the Court shall immediately provide notice to the respondent and notify Law Enforcement and
Office of the Prosecutor of the order under §20.01 of this Ordinance.
2. If the Court finds that an emergency does not exist, the Court shall deny the
petioner’s Motion for a Temporary Protection Order and schedule a hearing
on the Petition for an Adult Protection Order.
A. The Court shall schedule the hearing within fifteen (15) days of the filing.
B. The Court shall provide notice to the respondents according to §20.01 of
this Ordinance.
b. Motion
The Court shall give a Motion for Temporary Protection Order priority over all
other docketed matters
and shall issue an order granting or denying the motion on the day it is filed.
c. Order
The Court shall order such temporary relief is necessary to protect the petitioner
under Section 19.01 and schedule a full hearing.
Section 12.01 Jurisdiction
Section 16.01 Ex Parte Relief
Hopi Tribal Courts
Any Emergency Protection Order or Temporary Protection Order granted with
1. The Hopi Tribal Court shall have jurisdiction over all proceedings under this
out a hearing may include the following relief:
ordinance.
1. No further abuse and/or neglect;
2. An Adult Protection Order, whether Temporary, Emergency or Permanent, may
2. Exclusive possession of the residence;
be sought as an independent civil action, or joined with any other civil action
3. An prohibition on any contact between the petitioner and the abuser;
over which the court has jurisdiction.
4. Any other relief provided in Section 19.01.
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Section 17.01 Hearing
a. The Court shall schedule a full hearing within fifteen (15) days after granting or
denying a Temporary Protection Order.
1. The respondent may move the Court to dissolve or modify any Temporary
Protection Order within those fifteen (15) days.
2. The respondent shall give at least five (5) days notice of the motion to the
petitioner. The Court shall give priority to such motions.
b. If the petitioner fails to appear at the hearing, the Court may continue the hearing
for up to fifteen (15) days, or dismiss the petition without prejudice. Any Temporary Protection ORder shall remain in effect during the continuance.
c. If the petitioner fails to appear after receiving notice, the hearing shall go forward.
d. If, after a hearing, the Court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the
alleged abuse and/or neglect occurred, the Court shall issue an Adult Protection
Order. The order may include the relief in any Temporary Protection Order and
any additional relief that the Court deems necessary.
e. No Adult Protection Order shall be issued without notice to the respondent and a hearing.
f. A hearing held pursuant to this Act will be closed and confidential. Only individuals essential to the matter before the court may attend or observe the hearing.
No person who attends or testifies at such a hearing will reveal information about
the hearing unless ordered to do so by the Court. The hearing shall be conducted
pursuant to the Hopi Rules of Civil Procedure.
g. The Court may hear testimony from interested parties to determine the basis of
the allegations and the appropriate interventions to prevent further abuse and/or
neglect of the elder or vulnerable adult. Interested parties may include:
1. The elder or vulnerable adult;
2. The representative of the agency or the person who filed the petition;
3. The investigator;
4. Family or caregiver(s) of the elder or vulnerable adult;
5. Medical providers (including by not limited to physicians, medial social
workers, community or public health nurses, and other practitioner), who are
familiar with the elder or vulnerable adult’s medical condition; and
6. Other caregivers.
h. The Court shall order appropriate services to protect the elder or vulnerable
adult from abuse and/or neglect consistent with Section 19.01 of this Ordinance.
C. Service outside of the territorial jurisdiction of the Hopi Tribe shall be completed according to the Hopi Rules of Civil Procedure.
D. If personal service cannot be made, the court may serve the respondent by certified
mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt, when received by the court, shall
constitute prima facie evidence that the respondent received notice of the proceedings.
2. The court clerk shall provide a copy of the Adult Protection Order to the police
department(s) with jurisdiction over the residence of the elder or vulnerable
adult, and over any other addresses listed in the order.
b. The Hopi Law Enforcement shall:
1. Upon receipt of documents pursuant to §20.01(a)(1); personally serve the documents upon the respondent, if restrained or in custody.
2. Upon receipt of an Adult Protection Order pursuant to §20.01(a)(1), file the order
in an Adult Protection Order registry. The Hopi Law Enforcement shall maintain
a registry of all protection orders. The order shall be indexed by the names of
both the elder or vulnerable adult and the respondent.
Section 21.01 Duration of Adult Protection Orders
a. An Adult Protection Order shall be effective upon the respondent as soon as s/he
has knowledge of the order. Verbal communication of the existence of an Adult
Protection Order shall constitute sufficient notice.
b. A Temporary Adult Protection Order shall remain in effect until the court holds a
hearing and issues a Permanent Adult Protection Order, or until the court dismisses the petition.
c. A Permanent Adult Protection order issued under this ordinance shall remain in
effect until otherwise specified by the judge.
d. Renewal, extension or modification of protection orders
1. The petitioner may petition the court to renew or extend an Adult Protection
Order at any time before its expiration. In an emergency, the court may issue
an extension or renewal ex parte pursuant to the provisions for ex parte relief
set forth in Section 16.01 of this Act.
2. The court may modify an Adult Protection Order upon a showing by either
party of unanticipated problems or changed circumstances.
Section 22.01 Violation of Adult Protection Orders
a. Criminal violations.
1. If, after receiving notice of an Adult Protection order, the respondent disobeys
the order, s/he commits the offense of contempt of court pursuant to the Hopi
Tribal criminal ordinances. The court may refer such violations to the Office of
the Prosecutor for prosecution.
Section 18.01 Adult Protection Order; Prohibited Defenses
2. A law enforcement officer with knowledge of the violation shall immediately
a. A court shall grant an Adult Protection Order when it finds by a preponderance of
arrest the respondent if there exists probably cause to believe that s/he has
the evidence that it is more likely than not that an act of abuse or neglect has ocviolated a protection order. The respondent shall be arrested whether or not
curred or is about to occur. The order’s purpose shall be to prevent the occurrence
such violation occurred in the presence of the officer. The violation shall then
or recurrence of abuse or neglect.
be referred to the Office of the Prosecutor for prosecution.
b. A petitioner shall not be denied relief under this Act because:
3. The respondent shall then be criminally prosecuted pursuant to applicable Hopi
1. S/he used reasonable force in self defense against the respondent;
Tribal ordinances.
2. S/he has previously filed for a protection order and subsequently reconciled
b. Contempt of court, forfeiture of bond, money or property
with the respondent;
1. Any person who has reason to believe that the respondent has violated an Adult
3. S/he has not filed for divorce, if married to the respondent; or
Protection Order or has refused to carry out a judgment, order or condition
4. The respondent is a minor.
imposed by the court may move the court for an Order to Show Cause, pro se.
c. The following shall not be considered a defense in a proceeding for the issuance
2. The court shall hold a hearing within fifteen (15) days to determine whether
or enforcement of a protection order under this Act;
the respondent violated the Adult Protection Order or refused to carry out any
1. Substance Abuse;
judgment, order or condition.
2. Spousal immunity;
3. If the court finds, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the respondent violated the
3. Familial Relationship; or
Adult Protection Order, the court shall hold the respondent in criminal con4. Provocation.
tempt of court. The court may punish the respondent pursuant to Hopi Tribal
d. It shall be a defense under this ordinance that the alleged conduct is in accorordinances. Further, the court may require forfeiture of any bond posted,
dance with Hopi customs, practices, traditions or ceremonies.
money deposited or property pledged as security to assure compliance with the
order under Section 19.01.
Section 19.01 Available Relief
4.
If the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that an individual has
If the court finds that an elder or vulnerable adult is abused and/or neglected, the
refused to carry out a judgment, order, or condition imposed by the court, the
Court shall issue an Adult Protection Order that addresses the following:
court may hold that person in civil contempt of court. To compel the person to
a. Removing the perpetrator from the home;
carry out the judgment, order, or condition, the court may impose such penalb. Providing necessary care, including respite care, for the elder or vulnerable adult,
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as the court deems necessary to compel compliance.
including specifying a caregiver or agency that can provide necessary personal care ser5. Hearings on alleged violations of Adult Protection orders shall be expedited.
vices to the elder or vulnerable adult in his/her home or other least restrictive alternative.
c. If all other least restrictive alternatives have been exhausted and the situation requires, the court order may remove the elder or vulnerable adult from the abusive
and/or neglectful situation for no longer than fourteen (14) days during which the
DHHS shall develop a plan for services that enable the elder or vulnerable adult
to return to his/her home or other location.
d. Restraining the perpetrator from continuing such acts.
e. Requiring the perpetrator or elder or vulnerable adult’s family or caregiver(s) or any
other person(s) to account for the funds and property of the elder or vulnerable adult.
f. Requiring appropriate evaluation and counseling as needed for the perpetrator to
address issues that may have caused or contributed to the abuse and/or neglect.
g. Appointing a family member or other individual, who is trusted by the elder or vulnerable
adult, to care for or arrange for the care of the elder or vulnerable adult or his/her estate.
h. Ordering DHHS to prepare a plan to deliver adult protection services which provides the least restrictive alternatives for services, care, treatment or placement
consistent with the elder’s or vulnerable adult’s reasonable choices and needs.
i. The court may order the respondent to compensate the elder or vulnerable adult
for the losses suffered as a direct result of the respondent’s acts of abuse and/or
neglect, including, but not limited to, medical expenses, loss of earnings or other
income, cost of repair or replacement of real or personal property, moving or
other travel expenses, and attorney’s fees.
j. The court may order the respondent to give temporary possession of personal
property to the petitioner or victim including automobiles, checkbooks, keys,
documents, and other personal property.
k. The court may order either party or both parties not to transfer, encumber, or
otherwise dispose of specified property belonging to or for the benefit of the elder
or vulnerable adult; or mutually owned or leased by the parties.
l. To assure compliance with any court order, the court may require the respondent
to post a bond, deposit money with the court, or pledge property as security.
Upon determining that the respondent has violated the order, the court may require payment or transfer of the bond, money or property to the elder or vulnerable adult or to the Hopi Tribe.
m. The court may consider Hopi customary and traditional practices or remedies in
order to provide relief to the elder or vulnerable adult.
n. The court may grant such other relief as it deems necessary.
Section 20.01 Service of Process
a. Upon entering an Adult Protection Order under this ordinance, the court shall:
1. Provide for notice to the respondent.
A. The court clerk shall hand-deliver any protection order, petition, motion,
summons, notice of hearing, or other documents filed with the court, to the
proper person(s) for service upon the respondent.
B. Any officer of the Hopi Law Enforcement, Bailiff, member of the Office of the
Prosecutor or court appointed process server may serve process within territorial
jurisdiction of the Hopi Tribe in a proceeding under this ordinance.
Section 23.01 Vacation of Adult Protection Orders
a. A party who wishes to have an Adult Protection Order vacated must move the
court for an order.
b. An Adult Protection order shall be vacated only by court order.
c. In determining whether or not to vacate an Adult Protection Order, the court shall
consider the following factors:
1. Whether the respondent has attended court ordered services or counseling, for
how long and provides proof of compliance;
2. Whether the circumstances have changed so as to remove the possibility of
abuse or neglect of the elder or vulnerable adult by the respondent; and
3. Any other factors the Court deems relevant.
d. The court clerk shall provide a copy of any subsequent order to all police departments to whom a copy of the original Adult Protection order was delivered under
Section 20.01.
e. All Hopi Law Enforcement agencies shall enforce any Adult Protection order that has neither expired nor been vacated, regardless of the current status of the parties’ relationship.
Section 24.01 Fees; filing, service, copies
The Hopi Tribe shall not charge the petitioner nor the elder or vulnerable adult any fee
for filing, copies, forms, service of process or any other services associated with petitioning for a protection order. The court may order the respondent to pay costs and fees.
Section 25.01 Comity
a. Any Adult Protection order issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be effective
throughout the territorial jurisdiction of the Hopi Tribe.
b. Upon determining that a foreign court had jurisdiction to enter an Adult Protection
order, a Hopi Tribal court may issue an order recognizing that Adult Protection
order and according it comity. Once recognized, an Adult Protection Order shall
be enforced as if it were an order of a court of the Hopi Tribe.
Section 26.01 Restrictions
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to abrogate the jurisdiction of the Hopi
villages, as reserved in the Constitution and By-Laws of the Hopi Tribe.
Section 27.01 Sovereign Immunity
No provision of this ordinance shall be construed as a waiver of the Hopi Tribe’s sovereign immunity from suit unless expressly stated.
Section 28.01 Severability
If any portion of this ordinance should be held invalid, that portion shall cease to be
operative, but the remainder of this ordinance shall continue in full force and effect.
Section 30.01 Effective Date
This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage by the Hopi Tribal Council.
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