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PAAMUYA
JANUARY
HOPI CALENDAR
KYAAMUYA- December
PAAMUYA- January
POWAMUYA- February
OSOMUYAW- March
KWIYAMUYAW- April
HAKITONMUYAW- May
WOKO’UYIS- June
TALANGVA- July
TALAPAAMUYA- August
NASAN’MUYAW- Sept.
TOHO’OSMUYAW- Oct.
KELMUYA- November
HOPI TUTUVENI
PO BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
Published by Flagstaff Publishing
Co. /AZ Daily Sun
1751 Thompson Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
HOPI TUTUVENI
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Volume 23, Number 01
17 High School
Students receive
diplomas during
midterm grad
ceremonies
Graduates smile as they receive their High School Diploma
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
Hopi Sr. High School graduated 17 students during the
Mid-Term Graduation Ceremony on Dec. 18. Family and
friends gathered in the auditorium to help celebrate the
achievement of the students.
“We had seventeen of our students return to school;
they could have done something else but they decided to
come back and complete their credits to graduate from high
school,” said Charles Gover, Hopi High School Principal.
The mid-term ceremony is a shortened ceremony compared to the one at the end of the school year. This year was
the first time the ceremony was held in the auditorium. It
was normally held in the library, but Principal Gover wanted the ceremony to be more formal and the atmosphere in
the auditorium was much better.
“This is the first step as you go into life, this will open
some doors for them,” said Gover. “I want them to continue to keep learning.”
DuShon Monongye, Academic Counselor for 11 & 12
grades said this is one of the largest mid-term graduating
classes with seventeen students.
“We are glad we have been graduating students at the
mid-term basis because a lot of these students were graduates of last year, but they didn’t make it,” said Monongye.
“The good thing is they came back and got it done. Just
to see them not give up is exhilarating and it’s a skill they
have learned as well; to not give up and keep on going.”
A lot of these kids quit or transferred elsewhere and
came back with no credits at all.
The dropout rate the Hopi High is small; only one or two
students may not come back said Monongye. She also added
that if it weren’t for the Alternative class these kids wouldn’t
have been able to graduate at the rate they were and said she
seriously thinks they could have given up.
Hopi High realizes that some students don’t learn in a
traditional classroom with lectures, and have learned a lot
of the students like to learn off of the computer.
The students that graduated mid-term are always invited
to walk with their classmates at graduation in May.
“Having the skill of not giving up should take them a
long way, because it is so easy to give up,” said Monongye.
She hopes they continue their education regardless if
it’s at a technical, vocational, community or university and
even if they decide not to go to school she would like them
to get a job and be productive.
Megan Harvey, 19 said it feels awesome to graduate
and accomplish her goal in receiving her diploma. Harvey said she had dropped out of school a few times but
managed to come back and get her diploma. Harvey said
she plans on going to school for nursing or an Emergency
Medical Technician. She is Water clan of Shungopavi and
her parents are Meridith Van Winkle and Darryl Harvey.
Hopi High School 2014 Mid-term Graduates
Valentino Antone III
Nuvadi Dawahoya Jr.
Jesse Lee DeLowe
Alek Mason Dennis
Darius Mark Harvey
Megan Star Harvey
Matthew Stewart Honyaktewa
Sunbeam Leigh Huma
Alyssia Bell Humeyestewa
Dale Lomakema
Sikyadelmana Twinkle Mowa
Breanna Roelle Nez
Rodriquez Carl Poleahla
Renaldo Don Shula
Breanne Joy Tanakeyowma-Shelton
Kyle Adrian Tso
Jamean Ran Tungovia
Congratulations to all the graduates!!
“The secret of our success is that we never, never give
up.” – Wilma Mankiller
Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches
gives quarterly report to
Tribal Council and presents
$100,000 dividend check
Louella Nahsonhoya, Hopi Tutuveni
In their Report to the Hopi Tribal Council, Clayton Honyumptewa, Director of the
Hopi Tribe’s Natural Resources Department said “the Hopi Three Canyon Ranches, LLC(H3CR), is now content to share with this Council the immense progress made thus
far.”
In 1997, the Hopi Tribe purchased five working cattle ranches in Northern Arizona.
H3CR is the “umbrella” name. None of the five ranches are large enough to be economically run as an enterprise in itself and each ranch has its own conservation plan adopted
by the Natural Resource Conservation Service. Over the years, they have engaged in
many different range improvement practices to help enhance and protect their resources
through cost sharing agreements with NRCS, State and Federal land agencies and the
Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Each ranch has its own unit manager along with unit foremen and equipment to run it.
Northern Arizona has been in a long period of drought and the Ranches are far behind the
rated carrying capacities.
“While we may never see our full allotted numbers, we are finally in a position to
grow our herd and still have sustainability through hard times” saidPatrick M. Browning,
H3CR General Manager.
The ranches went through many years of debt, and in 2007, the Ranches presented a
Plan to the Hopi Tribe Land Team to pay off the $975,000 debt. Upon approval by the
Land Team, the Ranch Manager worked with the Treasurer on a Line of Credit and in
2011, the $975,00 debt to the tribe was paid off. The plan was a five-year payoff; but
they were able to do it in four years. Since 2011, the ranches have seen a steady growth
in profit.
The H3CR was formerly under the direction of the Hopi Tribe Economic Development
Corporation (HTEDC). By Tribal Council approval, the H3CR was removed from under
the HTEDC, but maintained the status of Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) under the
Hopi Tribe – Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Once on their own, H3CR reorganized with their office headquarters located at 34 Twin Arrows Resort Rd in Flagstaff,
AZ. The Official transfer took place on March 7, 2014.
Patrick M. Browning, H3CR General Manager told the Tribal Council that the ranch
teams started picking up leased bulls from Hopi Stockmen, but not all bulls have been
returned. Tribal rules mandate that all bulls must be off the Hopi Cattle allotments by
Sept. 1 or face impoundment fines. The Ranch crew is in the process of contacting the
Lessees in attempts to get the bulls back to H3CR.
The Ranch team also built new corrals at the Polacca Vet Center. These corrals will
serve as the receiving point for the Hopi Certified Beef Calves delivered on Oct. 1 for
cattle sale.
The Hopi Certified Beef Program has been a great success. These are cattle owned by
local Hopi Stockmen who have participated in the “added value nutrients” program to enhance the quality of their cattle. A record of every calf from each participating stockmen
is made and the weight of each calf recorded. They are weighed again at shipping time.
This program allows the Hopi stockmen to take advantage of the increased value of their
calves and also enjoy the increased income from a heavier calf.
L-R: H3CR Executive Administrator Mary Smeal, H3CR General Manager Patrick
M. Browning, Hopi Tribe DNR Director Clayton Honyumptewa and Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie.
“We are proud to be able to offer this dividend back to the Hopi Stockmen as part of
the New Mind Set of the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches,” said Browning. “We are here for the
benefit of the Hopi Tribe and will continue giving back to Hopi as long as we are here.
As of Sept. 30, 2014, the Hopi Cattle Inventory was as follows:
CALF INVENTORY
Ranch
Steers Heifers Total
26 Bar
112
121
233
Aja
148
152
300
Clear Creek 349
306
655
Hart 176
207
383
TOTAL
785
786
1,571
MOTHER COWS
26 Bar
250
AJA
317
Clear Creek 738
Hart
417
Hart first calve heifers 350
HERD BULLS
TOTAL
2072
Total
105
H3CR participates in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The CSP is a
voluntary conservation program that encourages producers to address resource concerns in a comprehensive manner by: undertaking additional conservation activities
and improving, maintaining and managing existing conservation activities. Funding
is available through CSP to help improve activities on agricultural land.
H3CR also sells hay, mineral, salt and vaccines to Hopis. You must have a Hopi
ID and/or be part of the Hopi Certificate Beef Program to receive special pricing Located at the H3CR Ranch Office, 34 Twin Arrows Resort Road: Monday-Thursday
8am-4:30pm and Friday 8am-2pm (self loading).
Happy New Year!
2 TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
THE HOPI
TUTUVENI
HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
Hopi Council approves Fiscal Year 2015
General Fund Budget and related Budget
and Expenditure Appropriations Language
“By passage of this Resolution, the Hopi Tribal Council approves the FY 2015 General
Fund Budget and Expenditure Authorization and Appropriations Language in the amount of
$23,493,871.00 for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.”
Louella Nahsonhoya, Hopi Tutuveni
After months of review and debate over the 2015 budget proposals
as submitted by Villages, Departments/Programs and Legislative/Executive/Judicial Branches; the Budget Oversight Team (BOT) recommended to the Tribal Council approving the 2015 General Fund Budget as submitted, with a 10% cut across the board, due to the decreased
revenue in tribal coffers.
On Nov. 26, with the Dec. 31 deadline quickly approaching and the
Hopi Tribal Council still in the process of implementing changes to the
tribal government organizational structure and functions, they found
they required additional time to complete the proposed 2015 Budget.
The Council then approved a Continuing Resolution(CR) H-067-2014
authorizing Tribal governmental organizations to continue operations
in 2015 using their original FY 2014 approved budgets. The CR would
ensure that tribal government services and operations continue without
interruption, pending completion and approval of the 2015 budget (the
CR automatically expired when the Tribal Council formally adopted
the final negotiated FY2015 General Fund and related Expenditure Authorization and Appropriations Language).
After about two weeks after authorizing the CR, the Hopi Tribal
Council on Dec. 22 by motion and majority vote, approved Resolution
H-002-2015 adopting the FY 2015 General Fund Budget in the amount
of Twenty Three Million, Four Hundred Ninety Three Thousand, Eight
Hundred Seventy One Dollars ($23,493,871.00), without a10% cut.
Below is a summary of the 2-15 Hopi Tribe General Fund Approved
Budget.
2015 GENERAL FUND APPROVED BUDGET
VILLAGES
Upper Moenkopi
375,000
Lower Moenkopi
375,000
Hotevilla
375,000
Bacavi
375,000
Old Oraibi
375,000
Kykotsmovi
375,000
Shungopavi
375,000
Sipaulovi
375,000
Mishongnovi
375,000
Walpi
375,000
Sichomovi
375,000
Tewa
375,000
Yuweloo Pahki/Spider Mound 375,000
Sub Total
4,875,000
Hopi Water Resources
Range Management
Veterinary Services
Cultural Preservation Ofc.
Grazing Hearing Board
Peabody Audit/Compliance
Subtotal
DEPT OF ADMIN/TECHINICAL SERVICES
Financial Management
1,036,394
Single Audit A133
135,000
Human Resources
467,591
MIS
627,069
Subtotal
2,266,054
LEGISLATIVE
Tribal Council
868,819
Tribal Secretary
216,953
Digital Records
20,000
Land Team
18,000
Water/Energy
18,000
Law Enforcement Task Team
18,000
Transporation Task Team
18,000
Enrollment
172,321
Treasurer
262,607
Budget Oversight Team
9,075
Sub Total
1,621,775
EXECUTIVE
Chairman’s Office
424,593
Vice Chairman Office
354,707
Executive Director
219,118
Public Relation
110,000
Arnold & Porter
545,000
General Counsel
582,942
LCR Litigation/Sonosky
600,000
Lobbying
216,000
Prosecutor 603,959
Tutuveni
243,374
Domestic Violence Pgm
109,424
Sub Total
4,009,117
JUDICIAL
Tribal Courts
Sub Total
241,267
156,922
196,250
338,218
8,950
77,938
3,179,246
1,068,060
1,068,060
DEPT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
DCHS
150,405
HVMC
165,590
Elderly Committee
10,100
Nutrition Program
40,836
Hopi Assisted Living Fac
150,000
Office of Adult & Aging
26,654
Sub Total
543,585
DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DNR Manager
151,304
Office of Hopi Lands
246,950
Land Info System
251,294
HRES
1,510,153
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Manager
Solid Waste Program
Hopi Senom Transit
Facilities/Risk Management
Insurance Prem
Utilities
Subtotal
140,670
1,394,515
130,868
1,069,729
500,000
280,000
3,515,782
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING
Community Planning
191,658
Subtotal
191,658
DEPT OF EDUCATION
DOE 203,977
Scholarships
25,940
Subtotal
229,917
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH SERVICES
Veteran Affairs
126,294
Indigent Burial
25,000
Subtotal
151,294
DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY SRVCS.
DPESS Manager
187,465
Emergency Funding**
319,155
Subtotal
506,620
REGULATED ENTITIES
Revenue Commission
180,066
T.E.R.O.
91,912
Special Elections
130,517
Hopi Election Office
106,022
Public Defender/DNA
285,854
Subtotal
794,371
CONTINGENCY FUND **
Contingency **
541,392
Sub Total
541,392
FY 2015 GRAND TOTAL BUDGET 23,493,871
FY 2015 Revenue Projections
23,493,871
(xxx) Over /+ Under Revenue Projections -
Wgaseoma 12/22/14
Tribal Council approves new Applicants for
Membership into the Hopi Tribe
Submitted by Mary Polacca, Director of Enrollment
As of December 23, 2014 the Hopi Tribal Council approved a total of 58 enrollment applicants for membership into the Hopi Tribe, and that the
following named enrollees or their sponsors have authorized to publish their names in the Hopi Tutuveni newspaper.
Based on Tribal Council’s action the total Hopi Tribal Membership at present is: 14,090. Please note that the Tribal Membership figure is increased
throughout the year as Hopi Tribal Council approves new enrollees and is decreased when deaths are reported and Hopi Tribal relinquishments occur.
Bacavi Village Affiliation:
Winona Rochelle Godwin
Khyren Isaac Jenkins
Eryka Elysiana Trujillo
Oraibi Village:
DeMarius Ray Mahkewa
Moenkopi Village Affiliation:
Peyton Brooke Blackhair
Anysia Marlaina Lewis
Kyler Brayden Lewis
Alejandro Felipe Luna III
Deborah Lynn Martinez
Vincent Luke Martinez
Keion Aron Rembert
Mishongnovi Village Affiliation:
Aaron Jacob McLean
Kykotsmovi Village Affiliation:
Esperanza Esther Gonzalez
MariRose Josephine Gonzalez
Miguel Angel Gonzalez
Taina Vanessa Gonzalez
Anthony Rain Myron
Natalia Yasmin Namoki
Cedeno Marquise Pellman Sandoval
Alissia Cheyenne Sandoval
Celithia Nichole Sandoval
Deisha Arianna Sandoval
Desiree Marie Esperanza Sandoval
Rita Louise Sandoval
Savannah Rae Sandoval
Shungopavi Village Affiliation:
Eleanor Pahoinmana Coochise
Elijah Spade Dennis
Sichomovi Village Affiliation:
Skyler Noon Dewangyumptewa
Runda Lee Perez
Brandon Jacob Poolheco
Liam Anthony Poolheco
Tewa Village Affiliation:
Desire Elizabeth Zambrano
Erica Isabel Zambrano
Walpi Village Affiliation:
Alisha Esme Laban
JuliAnn Seckya Laban
STAFF:
Director/
Managing Editor
Louella Nahsonhoya
928-734-3281
Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us
Reporter
Crystal Dee
928-734-3284
cdee@hopi.nsn.us
EDITORIAL BOARD:
Jeannette Honanie
The Hopi Tutuveni
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the Hopi Tribe
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CHAIRMAN
Herman G. Honanie
VICE CHAIRMAN
Alfred Lomahquahu Jr
TRIBAL SECRETARY
Vernita Selestewa
TRIBAL TREASURER
Robert Sumatzkuku
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
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Village of Upper
Moenkopi
Michael Elmer
Danny Humetewa
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Leroy Sumatzkuku
Village of Bakabi
Lamar Keevama
Davis F. Pecusa
Gail Poley
Village of Kykotsmovi
Norman Honanie
Miona Kaping
Albin Mooya Jr.
Nada Talayumptewa
Village of Sipaulovi
George Mase
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Village of Mishongnovi
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New Year Greetings from
theTutuveni Editor!
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
December 11, 2014
Happy New Year Tutuveni Readership!
I send you blessings of happiness, prosperity and success in 2015!
As we close the last chapter and final pages of 2014, we take time to reflect on the
various challenges each one of us has faced during the last year. We also reflect on
the wonderful opportunities and successes we experienced in 2014 and years past.
I am sure each one of us may have also faced hurtful and trying times in both our
personal and professional lives. I believe we should take these stumbling blocks and
use them as stepping stones to build a healthy and brighter future.
For me personally, I faced extreme grief at the loss of my beloved Dad, in 2014.
His legacy and the values he taught me as a strong and honored man, will forever
live within me. During his final days on earth, he boldly professed his believe in his
God and shared his experience of a pre-death experience and his journey to the next
world, a few days before he was clinically pronounced deceased. A very traditional,
but noble man, Thomas Nahsonhoya was the man in my life. Dad left a void in my
heart that will never be replaced. I have, however, accepted his departure and will
move forward with his blessings.
I thank you for your continued interest and support of the Hopi Tutuveni newspaper and encourage you to submit your news, articles, stories, etc. which you would
like to share with the Readership.
As Editor of the newspaper, I assure you I am dedicated to improving the paper
and its content but rely on you for your feedback in order to make the necessary
changes and adjustments.
You may send your submissions, thoughts and ideas to: Louella Nahsonhoya,
Director/Managing Editor, P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 or via email at
Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us. All submittals must include a full name, address and
contact number.
Be safe with your Families and have a Happy New Year!!
To Editor:
Kyaamuya (December) is a month of reflection on what Hopi is. Ya itam hakim
Hopiid? Who are we Hopiid? Where did we come from? Why are we here? The best
way to understand is through story telling.
Kyaamuya has two meanings, as taught by Hotevilla elders. One is Hard Moon. It
is a metaphor for death. This is when both good and evil spirits come to the villages
therefore; children cannot play outside after the sun sets. It is a time for storytelling.
My favorite is about the boy (Choswuqiklo) and the eagles. It is a classic story about
a young man who was taken to the world of eagles and abandoned. There, he meets
Haso’qata, the gambler and almost dies.
Ko’kyanso’wuti, Spider Grandmother saves him and returns him safely back to
earth. The story is rich with lessons. So, little ones put away your computer games
and find a story-teller in your village. Make sure you bring food and don’t forget to
put wood ash on your forehead before you step outside. This will protect you.
Kyaamuya also means a “Month of Respect”. This is when Mother Earth is in her
final hour of rest before she has to go back to work taking care of all of her children
all over the world.
Therefore, we are forbidden to do anything that will disturb her rest. We cannot
disturb the earth. We are forbidden to drum and dance, and we are not to argue. We
must show utmost respect.
Kyaamuya is when Father Sun arrives at his Winter Home to begin his journey
to his summer home. It is the shortest time of the year. It is when we celebrate our
Soyalung prayer-meditation ceremony. We have survived.
Prayer feather, paaho, is prepared and is taken to the male and female shrines and
planted deep into the frozen ground. Paaho derives from the word paahu (water) and
hohu (arrow) meaning “water arrow”, a metaphor for powerful lightening. Through
paaho our prayers are delivered to six directions.
Louella Nahsonhoya
Young men carry paaho to the shrine wearing bells, shouting joyfully as they run.
928-734-3281
They are waking up Earth Mother.
After the ceremony, come feasting. Then the kiva mongwi says: “Bring out the
drum.” We dance and sing to celebrate the month of Paamuya (Water Moon). Thereafter come Powamuya (month of purification); all drumming and dancing ends. It is
time to prepare for spring planting. We begin the second phase of Hopi calendar year.
When a paaho is planted deep inot the frozen ground, we say a prayer for a good
In the Dec. 16 edition, the name of new HRES police offiecer Evan Silas was inadvertently
life, a life of harmony and balance for all living beings. This is the time when we set
identified as Pinto. The correct names of the two new HRES officers are Evan Silas and
our goals for the following year. Mine is always to save waters for future generations
DuVaughn Figueroa . We apologize for this error.
yet to come. We begin a new journey.
This year, in your prayers, let us come together to honor who we are. Thank our
ancestors for all the knowledge and memories. Let us practice nami’nangwa – sumi’nangwa. My Kwa’ah said: “When you see a child crying, stop and wipe away the
tears, when you see a child is lonely comfort the child.” This is what being Hopi is
all about. Everything else is tradition.
Each and every one of us has a duty to act or not to act when you are faced with
a problem. If you choose not act, you become part of the problem. Each one of us is
responsible for our action or inaction. We can’t walk away saying; “That’s not my
problem.” We are now facing and living in a world of koyaanisqatsi and we must act.
The largest coal mining company is the world wants permission to continue to stripmine using our water all the way up to the year 2044. It is up to us to say or no.
I am now going onto age 75, I am now living in a circle of elders. So it is my
duty to share my thoughts and prayers with you.
Happy Soyalung! Be kind to each other. And please, let’s clean up our villages.
Crystal Dee
Trash is spilling up higher and deeper. After all, we are supposed to be guardians of
Hopi Tutuveni
the earth.
Picture this, a house in the village is on fire and the houses next to it are only inches
away on either side and they both catch on fire. The fire department is called but they Vernon Masayesva
tell the families they cannot respond to structural fires unless it’s a Bureau of Interior
Affairs (BIA) building.
Dear Editor
Not one but more than two homes or the whole village catches fire and no one will
respond. All of the family’s belongings are gone and they have nowhere to go. MulIt has been a vocal month for the Hopi Tobacco Education Prevention Program.
tiple families are displaced.
The “Tobacco Man”, Eldon Kalemsa, has been on air with KUYI 88.1 FM Radio DJ,
The Hopi Tribe was given notice in March 2014 from BIA that they will not re- Bruce Talawyma, “Tawa-Tio”, putting emphasis on Pahan piva (commercial tobacco)
spond to structural fires unless it is a BIA facility.
use during ceremonial activities.
Roger Tungovia, Director of the Hopi Tribe’s Department of Public Safety &
Smoking commercial tobacco is the leading cause of death in relation to cardiac,
Emergency Services said BIA Hopi Agency Fire Department had always responded lung disease and use of tobacco is a primary health factor in numerous cancer related
to structural fires up until the memo was sent to the Hopi Tribe in March.
illnesses. This is a serious concern that needs to be addressed because in the United
“I told BIA to be ready for liability when they don’t respond to structural fires,” States, 18.1% of youth and 19% of the adult population become tobacco users in their
said Tungovia. “They have that trust responsibility in place; the Hopi Tribe doesn’t life-time and are at risk for health related issues. In Indian Country, imagine the Nahave any agreement so it will fall back on BIA.”
tive populations and especially Hopi having a higher percentage of users and health
What is the Hopi Tribe doing to prepare for a situation such as this if a house related issues because of their use and regards to Piva in our ceremonies and our tracatches fire?
ditional practices.
Tungovia is aware of the importance of having a Fire Department and that it’s an
This has been a foremost campaign for the Tobacco Man to educate and inform our
important resource the Hopi community needs, but he can’t move forward without youth, villages, and community members on the dangers of commercial tobacco at
various meetings and presentations. Bringing this vital attention to the Hopi People
funding from the Hopi Tribe.
He is currently working on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BIA to and armed with the information from these meetings, people can now make a healthy
change in the use of commercial tobacco (Pahan piva).
work as a volunteer firefighter.
There have been two programs that have been aired from a three part series. The
“This MOU will open doors for the tribe apply for grants,” said Tungovia. “Until
first show was on December 9, 2014, which highlighted a survey by Hopi High School
this MOU is approved, I can’t do anything accept scrounge around for money.”
In addition to working on an MOU, Tungovia has completed an Action Item Reso- students and their perception of commercial tobacco and Hopi piva in Hopi ceremolution that is awaiting the signature of the Budget Oversight Team (BOT) before it is nies. Data and numbers speak for themselves and a copy of this survey can be obtained
at the Tobacco Program, located in the H.O.P.I. Cancer Support Services building, at
brought before the Hopi Tribal Council (HTC) for approval.
He hopes HTC will approve the action item before he begins looking elsewhere Kykotsmovi, AZ. This data was also shared with the Hopi Tribal Administration and
for additional donations. He has reached out to the Tohono O’odham Nation who the Parent Advisory Committee meeting at the Hopi High School. Another issue disdonated 30 sets of turnouts; boots, pants and jackets. He is seeking donations of cussed was the practice and perception of commercial tobacco in today’s ceremonial
activities. This airing was recorded and will be played at various times within this
helmets and gloves.
Tungovia has taken it upon himself to begin working on the position descriptions period. A second show was aired live on December 14, 2014, and included various
and Policy & Procedures for volunteer firefighters. He plans on using the Hopi Tribe’s community members. Included were an adult male, a woman to represent the female
perspective, and a youth who spoke for our Hopi youth. The youth representative comHuman Resource (HR) Medical Clearance and background check process.
“I have already begun the process of the recruiting for volunteer firefighters and mented on the Piva and other issues such as traditional teachings and wants and needs
there are 16 individuals who are interested,” said Tungovia. “Of the 16, three of them of the youth in Hopi. The majority of the shows have been held in Hopi and English
so all can relate to the topics.
are basic trained as Fire Fighter I.”
The next airing will be on the December 17, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. This encore presenThe only obstacle Tungovia is facing is how the fire fighters will be covered for
tation
will summarize the discussions that have taken place. Sincere appreciation and
liability if they get hurt on the job because their lives will be on the line when they
thanks goes out to Mr. Richard Davis, Station Manager, KUYI 88.1 FM Radio and his
respond to fires.
superb team in supporting this much needed effort. We hope that these are only the
The HR Policy Manual does not cover volunteer workers for liability if they get
beginnings of discussions on these subject matters here in our community and in our
hurt on the job.
homes, in the communities, and in our homes. For more information on the dangers of
“HRES, EMS and other first responders that work for the Hopi Tribe are not covcommercial tobacco, contact Mr. Eldon Kalemsa at (928) 734-1151.
ered for liability if we get hurt,” said Tungovia. “There is nothing to compensate us.”
There are currently two Hopi Tribal Council Representatives who support TungoKwakwah,
via’s efforts in establishing volunteer fire firefighters to protect home and businesses Eldon Kalemsa Jr., Coordinator,
of the Hopi Tribe.
Hopi Tobacco Education and Prevention Program
He is asking the Hopi people to talk to their Council Representatives who are the
decision makers.
“All I can do is plan,” said Tungovia. “If they can get their representatives to approve it so we can get the money, then I can implement the plan for the volunteer
The views and opinions expressed in Article Submissions and Letters to the Editor,
firefighters.”
Tungovia said his department will do what they can to do public outreach, but with are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Hopi Tutuveni and/or any entity of the Hopi Tribe.
the budget cuts he can only do so much.
Tutuveni Editorial Board
CORRECTION
Tungovia Implements
Volunteer Structural Firefighters for Hopi Tribe
DISCLAIMER
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Local News
Lori Piestewa Post #80 American Legion Hosted a
Christmas Dinner for all Veterans
The Hopi Health Care Center Commission Corp Officers presented a gift basket to two Hopi Veterans at the Christmas dinner on Dec. 17. L-R: Lt. Commander
Daryl Dineyazhe-Toya; Navy Yvonne McCosar; Army Joel Nahsonhoya; Marine Joelyn Nahsonhoya; and Commander Hellen Adcock.
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
The Lori Piestewa Post #80 American Legion hosted a Christmas Dinner for all Veterans at Hopi Day School on Wed. Dec. 17.
Eugene “Geno” Talas, served as Master of Ceremonies for the program with special
guests; the Hopi JROTC posted colors and the Sunlight Mission Choir sang the National
Anthem.
Miss Lori Piestewa Post #80 Brenda Dacawyma, Miss Hopi Lexi James and Phillip
Quochytewa, Vice Commander welcomed everyone to the Christmas Dinner.
The night was filled with joy as everyone ate and mingled during dinner. The menu had
three types of stews; hominy, Menudo and Posole with somiviki, yeast bread and tortillas
and a variety of desserts.
Lori Piestewa Post #80 compiled a video of pictures taken at events held throughout
the year. This is a list of some the highlighted events Post #80 has had during 2014: Lori
Piestewa Memorial Event, Camp Navajo Veterans Cemetery Dedication, Post #80 Water
station at Tawaki marathon run at Hopi Veterans Memorial Center, Crowning of Post
#80 Princess and Attendant, 2014 Veterans Day Parade and the 2014 Winslow Christmas
Parade. There were many events Post #80 has attended throughout the year.
Capt. DeAlva Honani made an announcement or an early Christmas gift for the Veterans. Honani has worked at the Hopi Health Care Center the last six years and four of
those years she has helped with the initiative to establish a Memorandum of Understanding with the Veterans Affairs Department to get a Veterans clinic established inside the
Hopi Health Care Center.
“Just today, Rod Sepulveda of the Prescott VA delivered to me a signed agreement,”
said Honani. “We finally have our signed agreement. All the services will be inside the
Health Care Center as part of the regular services that we have to offer there.”
Honani encouraged all veterans to come to the clinic. Sepulveda shared with Honani
that 200 veterans utilize the VA clinic at Chinle Hospital and 160 at Tuba City Regional
Health Care Center.
“We have almost 40 veterans who are utilizing the mobile services at the Hopi Health
Care Center,” said Honani. “We need more veterans to sign up.”
Commission Corp members of the Hopi Health Care Center, Commander Hellen Adcock, Deputy Chief Pharmacist and Lt. Commander Daryl Dineyazhe – Toya, Director
of Professional Services presented Yvonne McCosar, Navy and Joel Nahsonhoya, Army
with gift baskets as a token of appreciation for their services.
“One of our officers, Jenna Meyer came up with the idea to give back to our veterans,”
said Adcock. “We just wanted to make a small gesture to say thank you. Thank you for
your service. Thank you for your sacrifice.”
The night ended with some Christmas Carols sung in Hopi by the Sunlight Mission
Choir.
Polacca Head Start Children enjoy performing at
their Annual Christmas Program on Dec. 19
Mrs. McIntosh’s class sings Snowflakes, Snowflakes Falling Down
The Head Start kids receive presents from Santa Clause
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
na Huma and Bryan Pawesiema.
Mrs. McIntosh said she would like to thank the cooks for preparing the sack lunches
and the parents for volunteering their time to make the props and bake goodies for
the program.
“The parents are awesome,” said McIntosh. “They made all the props and decorating; they really helped a lot.”
And lastly the Polacca Head Start Center would like to thank the Hopi Jr./Sr. High
School for using the auditorium.
Happy Holidays from the Polacca Head Start Center!!
Ms. Delores Yaiva, Mrs. Louella Masayumptewa, Mrs. Daffany Naha, Mrs. Janell
McIntosh, Ms. Theresa Harvey, Mr. Darrell Sakeva, Mrs. Tresa Saufkie and Ms. Amber Chaca.
Polacca Center Students:
Baily Benally - Bobby Campus – Amanda Honie – Russell Honie – Weston Juan
– Leighton Kuwanvana – Kamaiya Laban – Dion Mansfield – Krishauna Monongya
– Aiden Naha – Teylen Namingha – Emily Paxon – Honhongmana Poleahla – Caleb
Reynolds – Yesinia Sanchez – Brooklyn Sidney – C’anupa Silas – Eduardo Tellez –
Cambree Villa – Lardell Campus – Thalia Campus – Lucy Dallas – Alan Huma – Lilly
Jacket – Marina Komaletstewa – Shanelle Lalo – Khrissy Lozano – Devionn Mahle –
Alexis Mowa – Brianne Naha – Tyrese Norris – Jayvin Tootsie – Natalee Villa – Colin
Washington – Debra Adams – Dylan Armstrong – Jayden Chapella – Dion Dashee
– Shayne David – Wesley Garcia – Matthew Honyaoma – Liam Keevama – Tyrell
Koinva – Jaron Lomayestewa – Uutsiyma Masayumptewa – Kenneth Pavinyouma –
Kianna Pawesiema – LaVerne Sieweyumptewa – Carrie Silas – Zoie Sinquah – Josslyn Thunderhawk – Eliyahna Youvella
The Hopi Head Start of the Polacca Center held their annual Christmas Program at
Hopi Jr./Sr. High School auditorium on Dec. 19. During the week all the Head Start
Centers held their annual Christmas Programs. The kids brought the Christmas spirit
to Hopi.
The Polacca Center has a total of three classes and they each performed a skit related to their theme, “A Disney Christmas”.
The performances began at 10am with Mrs. Masayumptewa’s class who performed
and sang, “10 Little Angels”; “5 Little Bells” and “Let It Go” skit from the Disney
movie “Frozen”.
Ms. Yaiva’s class: “Up on the House Top”, Reindeer Pokey”, “Jingle Bells” and
“Sleigh Bells”.
Mrs. McIntosh: “Santa is coming to Town”, “Snowflakes, Snowflakes Falling
Down” and “S-A-N-T-A”.
Mrs. McIntosh said the kids were very excited and loud during practice but when it
was time to perform they got stage fright.
At the conclusion of the program the kids got a surprise visit from Santa Clause
who gave them presents. The kids were very excited.
“I asked Santa to bring me a video game and bike,” said Dion Makenna Dashee, 4.
Dashee said she has been a good girl this year and helped her mom at home. She is
from Sichomovi Village and is Roadrunner clan. Dashee’s parents are Dion Dashee
and Felicita Koinva.
Kianna Pawesiema, 4 of Tewa said she would like a Doctor McStuffin for Christmas. Pawesiema said she has been a good girl this year. She is the daughter of Marle-
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015
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ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Architectural/Engineering Consulting Services
The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA) is requesting statement of qualifications
and fee proposals from qualified A/E Firms that will provide HTHA expert technical
assistance and advice during the Design Build procurement and contracting reviews,
HUD design review(s) and approval(s) and Value Engineering support services for 1)
The design and construction of a new 40 unit rental housing complex (subdivision)
on 25.3 acres with site improvements to the existing 33 unit housing complex (subdivision) on 8.5 acres located on Hopi Tribal land near Winslow, Arizona, and 2) The
design and construction of 20 Scattered Housing Unit Project. The selected firm will
enter into a fixed-price contract with HTHA for professional services. The work to
be performed under this contract is subject to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) [25 U.S.C. §4101] and Section
7(b) of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450
(e). This request for proposals is open to both Indian and Non-Indian firms.
Pre-Proposal Site Meeting
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Site meeting will be conducted at the proposed 40
Unit Housing Complex site located at 100 Kiva Dr. Winslow, Arizona on January 14,
2015 at 10AM MST. Questions and to request the proposal documents are to be
directed to Kyle Dotson, Project Development Officer, HTHA by e-mail at kdotson@
htha.org. January 14, 2015 at 5PM MST will also be the last day to request proposal
documents from interested AE firms.
Proposal Due Date
In the Hopi Children’s Court, Hopi Jurisdiction,
Keams Canyon, Arizona
In the Matter of D.S., DOB: 10/05/1998, Minor Child.
Case No 2010-CC-0066 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION
The Hopi Tribe to: jolene cordero and vaughn sumatzkuku, biological parents of the minor child; and/or
any interested family/relatives of minor:
Petitioner, LENORA J. CORDERO, has filed a Petition for Permanent Guardianship
in the Hopi Children’s Court, bearing Case No. 2010-CC-0066.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a permanency hearing concerning the Petition is
now scheduled on the 06th day of January 2015, at 09:00 A.M. in the Hopi Children’s
Courtroom II, Hoi Jurisdiction, P.O. Box 156, Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034.
A copy of the Petition for Permanent Guardianship may be obtained by submitting a
request to: Mr. Samuel R.C. Crowfoot, Chief Prosecutor, Office of the Hopi Prosecutor, P.O. Box 306, Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034.
Failure to appear at the permanency hearing will result in the Court rendering judgment for what the Petition demands. This means that the parent’s rights to legal and
physical custody of the minor child may be vested with Petitioner.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 18th day of December, 2014.
HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT
/s/ Margene Namoki, Court Clerk
P.O. Box 156
Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034
Telephone: (928) 738-5171
The RFQ with Fee Proposal shall be clearly marked; “RFQ-Architectural and Engineering Consultant Services- HTHA Design-Build Projects”. Submit one (1) original
and four (4) copies no later than 5:00 P.M. MST, on January 30, 2015 at 5PM MST
to Chester Carl, Executive Director, Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Office located in
Polacca, Arizona along U.S. Highway 264, Mile Post 390. Or it may be mailed to P. O.
In the Hopi Children’s Court, Hopi Jurisdiction,
Box 906, Polacca, AZ 86042. Please allow sufficient time for mail delivery to ensure
Keams Canyon, AZ
receipt by due date and time. Late, facsimiles or emailed proposals will not be
considered. Any costs incurred by the AE in preparing or submitting an RFQ and Fee In the Matter of E.T., DOB: 07/18/2004, Minor Child.Case No 2010-CC-0023 NOProposal are the AE’s sole responsibility. HTHA will not reimburse any AE for any
TICE BY PUBLICATION
costs incurred as a result of the preparation of an RFQ and Fee Proposal.
Coal Load Out Schedule
THE HOPI TRIBE TO: Biological Father (Name Unknown) of the Minor
Child; and/or any interested family/relatives of Minor:
Petitioners, ELTON TEWAYGUNA and DORIS AMI, have filed a Petition for
Adoption in the Hopi Children’s Court, bearing Case No. 2010-CC-0023.
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The wait time for loading coal on the weekend can be lengthy, especially
when it is cold. Be prepared to be there longer than you anticipate.
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Those with coal cards should know and be reminded that it is mandatory that
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the biological father (name unknown) and any
a note be accompanied with your coal card if you have a family member loadinterested
persons (family or relatives of minor) who contests the Petition for Adoping coal. The note should include your written authorization (name, date, etc)
tion shall file a response to the Petition with the Hopi Children’s Court within twenty
for the family member (name and family relationship) to use your coal card.
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Operating Hours:
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Wednesdays: 6am-6pm (need to be out of CLO by 6pm)
Fri, Sat, Sun: 7am-5pm (Need to get in CLO yard by 4:45pm).
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Coal obtained with coal card should not be used for sale
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You are allowed one truck load of coal per day (means one visit to CLO per
day) NO EXCEPTIONS!
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No trailers are permitted
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Please be honest, respectful and courteous to our employees and security
personnel at the scalehouse.
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This number 928-677-5118 will be active beginning November 27, 2014 for
people to call to hear the CLO availability for the weekend.
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(20) calendar days from date of this notice. Your response must be filed with the Office
of the Clerk of the Hopi Tribal Court, Post Office Box 156, Keams Canyon, Arizona
86034; and a copy of your response mailed to the Office of the Prosecutor at the address provided below.
A copy of the Petition for Adoption may be obtained by submitting a request to: Mr.
Samuel R. Crowfoot, Chief Prosecutor, Office of the Hopi Prosecutor, P.O. Box 306,
Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034.
Failure to respond will result in the Court rendering judgment for what the Petition
demands. This means that the parent’s rights to legal and physical custody of the minor child may be vested with Petitioners.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 19th day of November, 2014.
HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT
This should alleviate some concerns for people deciding whether or not /s/ Margene Namoki, Court Clerk
to travel to the CLO
P.O. Box 156
Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Telephone: (928) 738-5171
P.O. BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
PHONE: (928) 734-3212 FAX: (928)734-6611
E-MAIL: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
WEBSITE: www.hopi-nsn.us
Vacancy Announcement
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Inter-Tribal Youth Program Developer
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS OF DECEMBER 30, 2014
Appellate Court Judge
Non-Point Source Coordinator
Send letter of interest including salary
requirments and hours of availability,
resume and 3 references to:
Herman Honanie, Chairman Hopi Tribe
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Closing Date: January 12, 2015
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Water Resources Program
Hourly: $15.00
Facilities Maintenance
Supervisor
Job #12-001
Assistant Cook
Job #12-008
Closing Date: January 12, 2015
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Village of Lower Moencopi
Hourly: $12.78
Job #12-015
Job #12-016
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Closing Date: January 12, 2015
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Aging & Adult Services
(Moenkopi Senior Center)
Hourly: $8.61
Closing Date: January 12, 2015
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Head Start Program
Salary: $31,996
Closing Date: January 12, 2015
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Head Start Program
Hourly: $9.98
Job #12-017
Accounts Payable Technician
Job #12-018
Closing Date: January 12, 2015
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Financial Management
Hourly: $9.51
A complete signed application must be submitted by 5:00pm on the day of the deadline. HR will accept resumes
however, the applicant understands that it is not in lieu of the application; “see resumes attached” on the application
will not be accepted. Pre-background employment screening will be conducted. Full-time positions will receive full
benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) Retirement Plan plus annual and sick leave, 10 paid holidays,
and 1 floating cultural holiday.
HOPI WELLNESS CENTER
Highway 264 Mile Post 375.5
Northeast of Kykotsmovi Village
(928) 734-3432
Fitness Center Business Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:00am -7:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 3:00pm
January 2015 Group Fitness Classes
Tuesday – Thursday
12:15pm & 5:30pm
INPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW
There are no membership fee’s
Our facility serves ages 8 years & Older
New participants must fill out an orientation form & participate in facility orientation
Fitness Center Guidelines for Equipment Use also Applies to youth 8-12 years old.
Proper workout clothing and shoe guidelines are enforced for safety.
During muddy conditions participants are strongly encouraged to bring an extra pair
of shoes to change into before utilizing equipment.
Free Child Care services are available to Fitness Center user’s ages 1 year- 7 years old
Length
Full-time, (20 – 30 hours a week) 12 month position (52 wks)
Location
Can be anywhere and includes 2 trips to Washington DC Area
Living Allowance
$ 300 a week totaling $15,600, health insurance provided if desired
AmeriCorps
Award
This position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon
successful completion of the program. Value of the education award
is based on # of completed hrs, starting at $2,822
Age Requirement
20 – 30 years old
Student Loans
Student loan forbearance during term of service (if qualified)
Start Date
Ideal candidate starting in January 2015
Application Due
Date
Open until filled
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are hosting the first
Inter-Tribal Youth Climate Leadership Congress for 100 high school students at the FWS’s
National Conservation Training Center. Utilizing Open Space Technology (OST) to provide
a student-directed meeting environment, the goal of the ITYCLC is to foster an inclusive,
meaningful educational event for aspiring tribal youth leaders interested in addressing climate
change issues facing Indian Country.
The FWS seeks an environmental steward to assist with the advanced planning of the weeklong Native American high school youth leadership training event – the Inter-Tribal Youth Climate Leadership Congress (ITYCLC) to be held at the National Conservation Training Center,
Shepherdstown, WV from June 28 – July 3, 2015. The Steward will assist the project leader
in all logistical planning and administration for the event, as well as managing a mini-grant
program post-event.
The Steward will both help plan and participate in all program activities including open
space technology agenda setting, outdoor programs (i.e. archery, nature walks, and kayak trip),
keynote speakers, musical performers, and event ceremonies.
The Steward will visit the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) this January for
1-2 weeks to get to know the event developers and review event site potentialities. They will
then work remotely in their home area until June when they will work at NCTC full-time,
participating in existing high school youth programs and seeing the ITYCLC to completion.
Post-event they will return to their home area to help manage the mini-grant program.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply on-line at: http://www.environmentalstewards.org/join/current-openings/
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Trever Garfield, Environmental Stewards Program Coordinator
970-403-8729 Trever@ConservationLegacy.org
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January 2015
Sun
Mon
VILLAGE TRIPS
Residents only
Washing & shopping
$5.00 elder/adult
$3.00 child/baby
(must have a carseat)
VILLAGE EVENTS
All village events are
Free village members
$5.00 nonvillage adult
$3.00 nonvillage child
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Children’s Activity
1st – 6th grade
3 – 5 pm
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Adult Quilts 10-3pm
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Men Activity 6-8pm
CONTACT INFORMATION
All staff members have moved to the Youth/Elder Building (blue modular trailer).
Community Building (928) 734-7135 SVA Staff Building (928) 734-7137 FAX# (928) 734-7139
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Kids Korner wishes each and every one a Prosperous
New Year through wellness and exercise. With this in
mind, we encourage you all to utilize our Kids Korner
Program. We offer free child care to families who wish
to utilize the Wellness Center for exercise. There are
a few items to be aware of if you decide to utilize Kids
Korner.
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Children eligible are 1 - 7 year olds.
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An application will need to be filled out for your
child/children.
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A copy of the child’s updated immunization record
is required.
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An orientation and walk through with the staff is
required; and,
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The hours of operation are from 12:00pm-7:00pm,
Monday-Thursday and closed on Fridays.
Thu
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OFFICE CLOSED
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Washing Day 8am
Winslow
Happy New Year From
Kids Korner!
Shungopavi Village Calendar
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Water Payments Due
Children’s Activity
1st – 6th grade
3 – 5 pm
Food Handlers @
Hotevilla Y/E/ Center
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Shopping Day 8am
Winslow
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Adult Quilts 10-3pm
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Adult Quilts 10-3pm
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Adult Quilts 10-3pm
Village Mtg 6pm
ShredAthon 9-4pm
Early Childhood
Dev. Training 5-7pm
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Children’s Activity
1st – 6th grade
3 – 5 pm
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Hopi Cooking 10-3pm Early Childhood
Development 5-7pm
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1st – 6th grade
3 – 5 pm
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Super Bowl Party
Pack Winner
Announcement 4pm
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All scheduled events are subject to change. Please call SVA staff for more information and to reserve a seat. Fees are applied to subsidized event costs.
Kids Korner staff are Doris Hoyungowa and Pearlene
Villa, We both encourage you all to utilize the Wellness
Center, while we provide care for your child/children in
all areas of child development. Social studies teacher
Lucille Sidney, one of 33 teachers giving out awards,
thanked the parents for doing such a good job with their
children.
Children develop their skills through interaction with
peers, hands on activities, in-door/out-door exercise,
language, social, emotional, cognitive, and much more.
The Wellness Center/Kids Korner is a very awesome
place to be to meet and make new friends. We look
forward to seeing you all!
Over 100 Students Receive Academic Awards during
Dec. 16 HHS Awards Banquet
Submitted by: Stan Bindell
POLACCA, ARIZ.---Hopi High School teachers handed out well over 100 academic
awards Dec 16 during the academic awards banquet in the school’s cafeteria.
Social studies teacher Lucille Sidney, one of 33 teachers giving out awards, thanked
the parents for doing such a good job with their children.
“We need to look for more opportunities for our students,” she said. “The awards tonight are a great start.”
U.S. History teacher Skip Keith followed Sidney by giving the audience a quote from
Martin Luther King so they could think about social justice.
English teacher Walter Niino spoke about the importance of deconstructing words.
He said words don’t have meaning until they are deconstructed. For example, the U.S.
Supreme Court interprets laws and the words say what the court says it says after they
deconstruct those words.
Niino said students look for meaning in documents, but the documents have no meaning until their parents tell them what it means. Their parents got the meaning from their
parents.
“Their parents get it from their culture. This shows the importance of culture because
without culture you can’t read,” he said.
English teacher Myles Beam said that English is not an easy course to teach. He spoke
of envying physical education teachers because they have more fun and they get to wear
shorts.
Beam also spoke of people with accents taking heat for not speaking English, but he
said their English is often better than Americans who speak only one language. He added
that “We need more academics and less athletics.”
Hopi High School Principal Charles Gover, who served as emcee, pointed out that
Beam’s supervisor is a former physical education teacher.
English teacher Debra Willis, who just joined Hopi High this school year, thanked
everybody for their kindness, adding that everyone made her feel welcome.
Hopi High Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Sgt. Joe DeLeon teased one of his
cadets Betty Dewakuku for getting a geography award.
“She has trouble finding the classroom,” he said.
Rick “The Legend” Baker, who teaches physical education and coaches boys cross
country, said: “Yes, we do have fun in p.e.”
Baker said one of his sons asked him why they gave awards for physical education.
Dave Youngberg, a new math teacher, said it was important to give awards for academics, but also for integrity, hard work, respect and teamwork.
“We’re also honoring the parents,” he said.
Hopi High Coach Rick “ The Legend “ Baker gave the physical education award
to Slim Jackson
Math teacher Michael Tenakhongva gave his ward to Christopher Lomayaktewa
Science teacher LaVonne Adams gave her awards to Byonna Morgan, Sean Bolus,
Nicholai Bolus and Meikyoung Honie
English teahcer Walter Nino gave his awards to Boisin Dewangyumptewa, Betty
Dewakuku and Kobe Gaddy
history teacher Skip Keith presents award to Bryonna Morgan
Hopi High Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Major James Cox gave award to
Carlinda Perez
English teacher Maggie Laughlin gives award to Bryonna Morgan, Aiden Fredericks and Kayla Smith.
English teacher Myles Beam gave awards to La Karrie Kinale, Larissa Mariano,
Sean Bolus and 2292 Social Studies teacher Lucille Sydney gave her award to Brandi
Namoki
Spanish teacher Javier Linarte gave his awards to Kayla Smith, Darion Fredericks
and Shae Setalla
From the Bruin Times From the Bruin Times Hopi High School Cheerlead- HJSHS Youth Council ASU
ing Program
and U of A
By Greta “Little Q” Quotskuyva
HHS Bruin Times Staff
By Jennifer Huma
HHS Bruin Times Editor
This year’s new Hopi High School Cheerleading Coach Jessica Erales is improving
the Hopi High School cheerleading program. Erales is a paraprofessional in the alternative program at Hopi High School.
Erales heard news about needing a new high school cheerleading coach and wanted to take the job to try to improve the program.
Erales was a cheerleader at the University of Tennessee. My experience with the
Hopi High School Cheerleading program last year was fun, but I thought we could’ve
made some more challenging stunts.
As the start of this year’s new cheerleading program, I am happy that we are working harder to improve and having much more challenging stunts. The more we are
learning from Erales, the more improvement we are making each and every day. We
are soon going to be doing stunts during the home games and doing more half-time
performances.
The more supporters of the Hopi High Cheerleading program that we see, the more
we would be able to do more field trips to cheerleading competitions and go to Tennessee for the Cheerleading Training Camp during the summer. We would greatly
appreciate your support.
Come and watch the new Hopi High School Cheerleading team do their new and
improved performances.
Little Q is a radio and video news student at Hopi High who is also on the cheerleading squad.
Diane Albert, Hopi Junior High math
teacher, and Lynn Fredricks, Hopi Junior
High English teacher, organized a Hopi
Youth Council for students at Hopi Jr./Sr.
High School.
The active members in the Hopi High
Youth Council are Allesandro Bolus,
Amber LaBahe, Ashleigh Leslie, Kiondre David, Matthew Bahnimptewa, Allen
Paxson, Gabriel Fredricks, Evan Lomayaktewa, Sheyla Arredondo, Nadjah Whitney and Lauren Silas.
On Dec. 9-11, the group traveled to
Tempe and Tucson to visit Arizona State
University and the University of Arizona.
While on the trip, there was a bit of rivalry
going on between the students at the two
colleges, but in the end all of the them enjoyed the tours at both schools.
At ASU, the students heard the inside
stories of college students and what their
life is like as students at Arizona State.
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They also received great information
about programs that are offered to Native
American students and the opportunities
they can have if they attend either of these
universities.
Many of the students were excited. David was for the opposing college but he
was interested in the information given to
him at ASU. On Thursday, the group went
to U of A for another tour around campus.
Albert said the students were excellent,
well behaved and interested.
“The trip was really nice. We got a
chance to talk to the staff and students.
They were all Hopi or part Hopi. Our students were interested and enjoyed the trip.
I have to say the highlight of the trip was
Starbucks,” said Albert laughing.
“When we were coming home, that’s
what all the students seemed to talk about.
The students all had their own money to
buy merchandise from the colleges so I
have to say the shopping of gifts and Starbucks was the highlights,” she said.
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First Things First - Improving Children’s Early and
Lifelong Success through Family and Friend Training
Cheslynn Nevayaktewa and her 2-year old nephew Dyken.
SUBMITTED BY: Cynthia Pardo, First Things First
Coconio Regional Partnership Council
Caregivers in the Village of Tewa are gaining valuable skills through a program aimed at improving the
quality of care and it’s having a big impact on children.
The Arizona Kith and Kin Project of the Association
for Supportive Child Care, through funding from First
Things First, partners with local communities to improve the quality of care provided by “kith and kin,” or,
“family, friend and neighbor” child care providers who
care for children 5 years old and younger out of their
own home.
“We are trying to level the playing field by training
those caregivers to deliver a more quality type of child
care so that when these children get to school they are
ready and prepared to succeed,” said Francine Loper,
instructor of the Kith and Kin Project. “We want these
caregivers to feel that they are the children’s teachers
and want to make it easy for them to become the children’s teacher.”
For many families, taking care of the children is a
family affair. Studies show that more than 50 percent
of children in working families are cared for by family,
friends and neighbors. Often these childcare providers,
commonly known as babysitters, are untrained and unregulated. The Kith and Kin Project strives to change
that.
The program is helping caregivers and children like
Cheslynn Nevayaktewa and her 2-year-old nephew,
Dyken, whom she cares for in her home. Nevayaktewa
wants Dyken to arrive at kindergarten ready to succeed
and ready for life.
“He’s talking a lot more, he interacts more with other
kids and is doing things on his own more,” Nevayaktewa said. “I like the classes. I like how they impact him.”
Caregivers and children attend 2-hour training classes held once a week
The Kith and Kin Project provides a two-hour training
that is held one day a week for 14 weeks. Both caregiver and child attend. The program focuses on increasing
the caregiver’s knowledge and understanding of early
childhood development, health and nutrition, language
and literacy, and safety and injury prevention, including
First Aid and CPR certification, and crib safety.
The participants receive resources like cribs, car seats,
and toys. At the end of each class, they practice with
their kids how to make and use play-based activities that
help with learning.
Research shows that 90 percent of a child’s critical
brain development happens by age 5, so getting kids
ready for school starts before they start kindergarten.
Whether children are in regulated or unregulated child
care, quality early childhood experiences in the first five
years of life are critical to helping children do well in
school, graduate high school and get a good job. This
program gives caregivers the tools and confidence to
provide safe, healthy and quality early learning environments from their home.
The quality early learning is evident as the child matures.
“The main focus is zero to five because research says
that once they start learning at that age, the better off
they are going to be,” said Carlton Timms, Sr., Tewa
Youth Program Coordinator.
For Timms, the education for the parents is just as important in helping children succeed.
“I look at it more for positive discipline and type of
education for our parents,” he said. “We found that there
is a conflict with culture and traditions that a lot of us
have been raised in. So how do we help parents change
their way of thinking, way of disciplining to benefit our
kids to excel, to prepare them? Because whether we like
it or not they are going to go out into the world.”
On a recent tour of the program with local leaders,
Village of Tewa Board Member, Cheryl Torivio reflected on her and her daughter’s experiences.
“Programs like these are important because a lot of
our kids, like mine, grew up in single family homes,”
said Torivio, as she played with the kids in the child
care room. “A lot of the times we need day care and our
grandparents are the last resort. Programs like these can
help, especially with the dads to help them be involved
in a positive way and to play a bigger role.”
Since 2012, the First Things First Coconino Regional Partnership Council has funded the strategy family,
friend and neighbor care through the Arizona Kith and
Kin Project in different communities across the region,
in Flagstaff, Fredonia, Hopi Tribal area, Kaibab Band
of Paiute Indian Tribal area, and Page. In collaboration
with Village of Tewa Administration Center and the
Tewa Youth Program, the Kith and Kin Project has provided two sessions in Tewa, and a session was held in
Moenkopi in partnership with Moenkopi Day School.
First Things First is the statewide organization that
works to ensure that all children, five years old and
younger, are healthy and prepared to enter kindergarten.
For more information about First Things First and funded programs in the Coconino Region, visit www.azftf.
gov/Coconino. The next Kith and Kin session begins on
January 26th from 10:30am till 12:30pm, people need
to sign up before January. For more information about
the Kith and Kin Project contact Carlton Timms at (928)
401-0376, villageoftewayouth@gmail.com, or Francine
Loper at (928) 714-1716, floper@asccaz.org.
Special APS Scholarship
Open for Spring 2015
SUBMITTED BY: Hopi Education Endowment Fund
(HEEF) Office
Through a special partnership with the Arizona Public Service (APS) Foundation,
the HEEF is pleased to announce a unique scholarship opportunity entitled the APS
Hopi Scholars Program. Eight scholarships valued at $2,000.00 are available for
the spring 2015 semester for Hopi students pursuing a degree in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) fields or a degree in Nursing or Education
fields.
Applicants must be pursuing an AAS, AS, BA or BS at the sophomore thru the
senior level at an accredited college or university for the spring 2015 semester. In
addition to general eligibility requirements students must submit a special scholarship application and a one-page essay regarding “Commitment to Community”.
The selected students must perform 20 hours of service that will benefit the Hopi
community by July 1, 2015. Deadline for applications is January 15, 2015. Please
contact the Hopi Tribe Grants & Scholarship Program at (928) 734-3542 if you have
any questions.
Kristy Pavatea and Hootsiwma Honyumptewa were the 2014 Special APS
Scholarship Recipients.
REMINDER: Every person needs to have Health Coverage
or make a Payment on your Federal Income Tax Return
Starting in 2014, every person needs to have health coverage or make a payment on their federal income tax return called the “shared responsibility payment.” Some
people are exempt from making this payment. This application includes 2 categories of exemptions. There are other applications for other categories of exemptions. You
may apply for certain other categories of exemptions when you file your federal income tax return. If you’re a member of an Indian tribe, you can ask the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) for this exemption when you file your federal income tax return.
You don’t need to ask for an exemption if you’re not going to file a federal income tax return because your income is below the filing threshold. If you’re not sure you
may want to ask for an exemption.
For more information you may visit your local Health Care Center, call the Hopi Department of Health Services or call the Health Insurance Marketplace Call Center at
1-800-318-2596; or visit HealthCare.gov on line.
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Hopi Tobacco Youth Coalition members participate in Tobacco 101 and Leadership Skills Training
PHOTO BY: Eldon Kalemsa
Hopi Tobacco Education and Prevention Program
SUBMITTED BY: Eldon Kalemsa, Coordinator
Hopi Tobacco Education Program
Youth and Adult Tobacco Leadership training was held at the Hopi Cancer Support
Services office over the weekend of December 13th.The training was sponsored by the
Hopi Tobacco Education and Prevention Program, Eldon Kalemsa, Coordinator. Adult
leaders and Hopi Tobacco Youth Coalition members were versed on Tobacco 101, Big
Tobacco, and Leadership skills so that they would be in a position to educate and advocate for Hopi in an upcoming national anti - commercial tobacco campaign spearheaded here by the “Tobacco Man”, Eldon Kalemsa. Throughout the State, in Counties and
cities, Youth Coalitions will join in the campaign against commercial tobacco use and
the detrimental effects that it has on our young and adult populations. . Training was
presented by the Arizona Department of Health Services and Pima Prevention Partnership of Arizona.
Tobacco 101 provided information on real life and health issues related to commercial tobacco use and the impact it has.
Big Tobacco shed light on the types of tobacco used such as the regular cancer sticks
known as cigarettes and the different brands and newer products that the Tobacco
Industries are now promoting to keep the profits at an all-time high. Examples of these
are dissolvable products that are now being tested and, likely, will be l coming our
way. The marketing tactics that are being used to target youth and making the products
look like popular products such as tooth picks and mouth fresheners’ that look like Tic
Tacs. Leadership skills involved presenting in front of peers. This included education
about different products. 11 youth and 6 adult leaders participated in the training which
participants expressed as eye opening and a great educational experience.
This training and others to be held are in preparation for the upcoming Winter Youth
Summit to be held in Prescott, Arizona in January. The purpose of these training sessions will be to create strong Youth coalitions and leaders that are factually prepared
and willing to voice their opinions about commercial tobacco use on Hopi.
Guest Column
Be Positive and Change Your Life
Submitted by: Valerie Nuvayestewa
Diabetes Prevention Educator
Positive thinking is a mental attitude that enters into the mind thoughts, words and images that are conductive to growth expansions and success. A positive mind anticipates
happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action. Whatever the
mind expects, it finds.
I was once told that people are like magnets. If we put out positive vibes we attract the
positive things around us, to us. The same applies to sending out negative vibes, you attract
negative forces, people and situations into your life. Remaining positive can help us to get
through life’s roadblocks.
Most of us realize though, that positivity alone is not always enough to get us through
some of the challenges this life brings. Prayer can also be a powerful ally. A simple prayer
can change us; can lead us on the path to healing ourselves and our world. It alters us,
awakens us and helps us to realize that every day we are blessed with another day to remake
ourselves and to remake this world. No matter what our age is we have the potential to grow,
to learn and change; to be compassionate and kind to everyone; not just to your family and
friends, but to the world around you. “Cultivating warm heartedness contributes to our own
well-being.” How we treat others affects our lives as well.
I heard somewhere that “life is a do it yourself project.” Your life today is the result of
your attitudes and choices in the past. Your life tomorrow will be the result. With this being
said, I encourage all of you to make a commitment toward a healthier lifestyle in 2015.
Challenge yourself; get out of your comfort zones. Empower yourself so that growth and
change can begin. Surround yourself with positive people; be complimentary, uplifting and
encouraging. Being positive, doing the right things and thinking the right things will produce the kind of behavior that is an example to all. Most importantly, start taking care of
your own mind, body and soul.
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Children Ages: Birth to 5 years
WHERE: Bacavi Community Center
WHEN: Thursday, January 22, 2015
10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
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Adult Leaders and Youth Council members interact during Leadership Training
Session held Dec. 13 at the Hopi Cancer Support Services Office
PHOTO BY: Eldon Kalemsa
Redeeming the Time
May I be the first to wish you and your loved ones a happy and prosperous New
Year! As I sit and think about this time that we celebrate new beginnings, and make
things right, a Bible verse comes to mind... “Ephesians 5:15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, (16) Redeeming the time, because the days are
evil. (17) Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”.
This verse is addressing very practical living. Let’s consider it....
Without even realizing it, we look at a new year as a way to redeem the time! To
redeem simply means, “to buy up, i.e. ransom; figuratively, to rescue from loss (improve
opportunity):--redeem.” We want to rescue from loss our old cloths that we are growing
out of, our old body as we loose its youthful efficiency, passion for old hobbies, to work
harder, and take care of the ones we love. We want to fix things that are slipping and
make them whole again. We want to get them back to how they used to be, or to how we
believe they can be!
Let me encourage you during this time to consider your family. Often we think
about them and wish things were better, but many times our mind persuades us that
fixing it or making it better is impossible. But the Bible says, “ Mathew 19:26 But Jesus
beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things
are possible.” What an important thing to remember, that God can do anything! To the
teenager and young adult that think they are in a place they cannot come back from, you
can! To the dad who hasn’t seen his son in years, redeem the time! To the family who is
lost in bitterness and strife, say “I’m sorry” and swallow your pride. I know Parents who
died without even knowing the whereabouts of their children. Life is too short to live in
hopelessness, bitterness, or strife. Please get the time back!
To walk circumspectly simply means to walk considering every aspect of your
life. Or look at what’s going on around you in a complete circle. To be conscientiously
aware of dangers, weaknesses, and strengths to meet the trials that come. Please don’t be
foolish and waste anymore precious time with things that destroy. Instead, walk wisely!
During this time of year many people, especially young people, do not see a way
to redeem the time. They consider it hopeless, and many people contemplate suicide,
or just give up fighting. I want to encourage every teen, and family that Bethel Baptist
Church is here for you. We will help you if you will let us. It is not hopeless. You have
a friend!
Please redeem the time with your loved ones, and remember that the only way you
can redeem time, is with time! Not with presents, or turning a blind eye to wrong deeds.
Brought to you by Bethel Baptist Church, Pastor Andy Magnarella. 928-206-7811
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The Hopi Tribe Continues the Fight to Protect
and Preserve Nuvatukya ‘Ovi (San Francisco
Peaks) and the Arizona Snowbowl
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
Interview with Leigh Kuwanwisiwma
Director of Culturual Preservation Office
Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Director of the Hopi Tribes Cultural Preservation Office
said in 1988 the Hopi Tribe filed a lawsuit when the former owners wanted to expand
the ski area from 70 acres to the current 777 acres.
This occurred during Hopi Chairman Abott Sekaquaptewa’s chairmanship the Hopi
Tribe opposed the expansion because the peaks are sacred to the Hopi Tribe.
The tribe’s argument was that the expansion violated their first amendment rights
said Kuwanwisiwma.
The trial went to the Supreme Court and the Hopi Tribe lost the lawsuit. This was
the first time the Hopi Tribe protested in court regarding the Snowbowl.
In 1998, The Arizona Snowbowl was purchased by Eric Borowsky and his partners. They had given the Hopi Tribe the impression of having a good working relation
with them because Borowsky was aware of the history between The Snowbowl and
the Hopi Tribe.
It was a good relationship in the beginning said Kuwanwisiwma.
“Snowbowl donated some of the harvested timber to the Hopi tribe and they even
paid transportation of the timber,” said Kuwanwisiwma. “They generally lived up to
their word.”
Then in 2000, Borowsky proposed to the Hopi Tribe the idea of artificial snow
making to start the ski season early.
Kuwanwisiwma said he received a call from former Hopi Chairman Wayne Taylor
to inform him on Borowsky’s proposal.
Kuwanwisiwma and Chairman Taylor met privately with Borowsky on the issue at
hand they advised him to go before the Cultural Advisory Board.
“It was clear from the beginning that the villages didn’t approve of the artificial
snow making,” said Kuwanwisiwma.
The Cultural Advisory Board told Borowsky they would not support it and would
oppose it. With the tribe opposing the snow making, Borowsky submitted his proposal to the Coconino County Forest Service in 2002.
The Hopi Tribe found out about it and it changed their relationship drastically.
“I didn’t feel like they were honest with the Hopi people,” said Kuwanwisiwma.
“They broke the trust of the Hopi Tribe.”
The Hopi Tribe met with Coconino County Forest Service to tell them they would
oppose the snow making.
“We also told them they didn’t have to accept Borowsky’s proposal,” said Kuwanwisiwma.
Borowsky’s proposal was approved by the Coconino County Forest Service in
2003.
After the lawsuit, the tribe was given a record of what Borowsky was doing behind
closed doors to get his proposal approved.
Borowsky is a wealthy businessman and he was apparently lobbying for the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and paying for lobbyists to influence them to support him
and to put pressure on the Coconino County Forest Service to approve his proposal.
“The tribe didn’t know any of this was happening at the time, but as a result of the
lawsuits we have a record of this everything they did,” said Kuwanwisiwma.
When the proposal was approved, the Hopi Tribe and The Hopi Tribe’s Cultural Preservation Office began reaching out to other tribes; Zuni, Supai, Havasupai,
Prescott Yavapai, Navajo and Hualapai to start a coalition to oppose the snow making.
The proposal had already been approved and there was not much they could do
said Kuwanwisiwma. With the proposal approved it set off the Environmental Impact
Study (EIS) that began in late 2003 and ended in early 2004.
The Hopi Tribe commented on all the drafts of the EIS when it became public and
they had a strong record of opposing it and commenting on the EIS.
During the EIS, the Tribes had meetings with Nora Rasure, Coconino County Forest Service Supervisor and it was made clear at these meetings that all the tribes opposed the snow making, but the process was moving forward in favor of Borowsky.
The tribes knew there was nothing else they could do except to buy the Arizona
Snowbowl in order to stop the snow making. The idea was brought to the table and
Borowsky made the tribes an offer of $48 million that included other properties.
The Hopi Tribe’s Former General Counsel Scott Canty was cautious about the price
tag and had wanted to do an appraisal on the properties and with the consultation of
the Hopi Tribal Council. They wanted to know what the other tribes were going to
contribute to the purchasing of the Snowbowl. The Hopi Tribe met with the other
tribes and none of them could make a commitment said Kuwanwisiwma.
Because the tribes couldn’t make a commitment on buying the Snowbowl, in
March 2005 Rasure made a record of decision.
There are seven components of snow making they called “improvements” and Rasure approved all of it.
The Hopi Tribe authorized a lawsuit against the Coconino National Forest.
“None of the tribes who were a part of the coalition was able to sue on its own
because they never made a comment on the EIS,” said Kuwanwisiwma. “Except the
Hopi Tribe because they were the only ones who commented on the EIS.”
The Hopi Tribe filed the first lawsuit opposing snow making based on the first
lawsuit the tribe had filed in 1988. Canty advised the tribe not to because it was old
records and they lost the lawsuit.
It was up to Kuwanwisiwma and Canty to figure out what they were going to argue
in court.
“I was on Google researching “Federal lawsuits on civil rights” and this law came
up,” said Kuwanwisiwma. “It was called the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.”
He immediately called Canty and told him what he had found.
“I’m not a lawyer, but it sounds good,” he said to Canty.
Canty began searching for case laws based on the Religious Freedom Restoration
Act (RFRA) and he found one case in which it was used. A church in one of the southern states used it against the town in which it was located for property.
Both Canty and Kuwanwisiwma went before the Hopi Tribal Council because
Chairman Taylor had wanted a resolution.
Canty advised against the lawsuit because there was a 99% chance they would lose.
When Kuwanwisiwma was given the opportunity to address council, he told them he
will take the 1%.
“I told the Hopi Council they owe it to the Hopi people to challenge the federal
government,” he said.
The vote in council was unanimous to file the lawsuit.
In October, the Hopi tribe was at the Prescott court for three weeks.
Seven of the Arizona Tribes were plaintiffs in the lawsuit and they faced Snowbowl
Attorneys and Government Attorneys.
“It’s such an irony that Hopi and I had to face Government Attorneys representing
the very government that is supposed to protect our religious rights,” said Kuwanwisiwma who was on the witness stand for more than eight hours.
The tribe lost and they appealed in and went to the 9TH Circuit, a three judge panel.
They overturned the district court. They supported Hopi and they ordered the snow
making to stop.
The Snowbowl and the Government requested an En Banc hearing. The hearing
was before nine judges.
In 2006 the Hopi Tribe lost in the Federal Court and they tried to take it to the Supreme Court but they didn’t want to hear it.
Within a month after the hearing, Coconino issued a special use permit to allow
snow making.
When that was issued the Hopi tribe knew it was a reality that Snowbowl was
going forward with making artificial snow. Borowsky was prepared with water lines
installed for the reclaimed water.
“When the tribes were meeting with Nora Rasure in 2003; Snowbowl had already
negotiated a contract with the city of Flagstaff to purchase their recycled wastewater,”
said Kuwanwisiwma. “That’s what Borowsky used to tell the courts that the city of
Flagstaff is willing to sell him reclaimed water.”
All these negotiations were done behind closed doors and none of the tribes were
informed of these actions.
When former Hopi Chairman LeRoy Shingoitewa came into office, he told Kuwanwisiwma that him and the new General Counsel Robert Lyttle.
Shingoitewa said they have enough legal arguments to challenge the contracts between Flagstaff and the Snowbowl on the basis that they violated several Arizona
contracting laws. He also asked the Hopi Council to hire its own environmental experts.
There were some important issues under the old EIS that was not accounted for.
Kuwanwisiwma said under the old EIS they failed to acknowledge plants that may
be endangered.
“There is a plant that grows in one area of the peaks would have gone extinct due
to the wind changes on the mountain where it may blow some of the reclaimed water
that is not entirely pure,” said Kuwanwisiwma.
In 2012, the Hopi Tribe gave notice to the City of Flagstaff they were going to file
a lawsuit. There were two hearings and the judge threw out the cases.
Then the Hopi Tribe appealed to the Arizona State Supreme Court. The court took a
look at the case and it took them a year to finally get back with the Hopi Tribe.
In 2014, the Arizona State Supreme Court overturned the state court and said the
Hopi Tribe has arguments that should be heard and sent it back to the lower district
court.
With the new General Counsel, Fred Lomayesva and the current Hopi Chairman
Herman G. Honanie, they took a look at the case and have decided to go into the
lawsuit with a nuisance argument said Kuwanwisiwma.
“The nuisance argument is a legal term that says the snow making and the reclaimed water will create a public nuisance meaning health and environmental problems,” said Kuwanwisiwma.
This is where the lawsuit is at now and the Hopi Tribe plans on going to trial this
year with preliminary hearings in the summer and a full trial in the fall or winter.
“Although our arguments are based on environmental issues, we are still going to
incorporate the cultural aspect because that’s the foundation,” said Kuwanwisiwma.
“That’s the argument; the cultural significance of it and the reason why we are in
court.”
The Hopi Tribe’s Cultural Preservation Office (CPO) is interviewing individuals as
a documentary on artificial snowmaking at Snowbowl which is located on a sacred
mountain called Nuvatukya’ovi, the San Francisco Peaks.
Kuwanwisiwma said they have interviewed over 30 individuals on the cultural
foundation of the importance of the Peaks and to express personally how they feel
about snow making.
“We interviewed about a dozen high school students from Hopi High School,” said
Kuwanwisiwma. “They wanted to support the Hopi Tribe.”
CPO will conduct a second round of interviews on Jan. 17, 18 and 19. They want
to diversity and include women in the interviews.
Kuwanwisiwma recently found out that Borowsky sold the Arizona Snowbowl to a
company in Colorado a few months ago and Coconino County Forest Service failed
to consult the Hopi Tribe on the sale knowing the facility is on federal lands. They are
aware the Hopi Tribe has an interest in Snowbowl and its surrounding areas.
According to Kuwanwisiwma, the sale is still under final review which still needs
to be approved by the Forest Service. He questions what is going to happen to the
special use permit the current owner has? Is the forest service going to immediately
transfer that to the new owner?
“This is where consultation would have been critical,” said Kuwanwisiwma.
The Hopi Tribe is the only tribe carrying on the fight against snow making on
the Snowbowl. They do receive support from the Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Trust,
Center for Biological University, Student movements from all three Arizona state
university and the general public.
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‘Growth Wheel’ aims to improve business success
Entrepreneurs and current small business owners can learn about a new “Growth Wheel”
business planning model at a free orientation on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at Northland
Pioneer College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), 1001 W. Deuce of Clubs, in Show Low, in
the Goldwater Center, room 107.
“‘Growth Wheel’ is a new and better way to make decisions, take action and get results for
business owners,” explains SBDC Director Tracy Mancuso. “Developed by the country of Denmark,
‘Growth Wheel’ is a proven international process that has made thousands of business owners more
profitable and more valuable to their customers.”
This orientation session will introduce business owners to a series of 10 2-‐hour workshops to be
offered twice a week from February through April covering the 20 core areas of a business ranging from
concept to marketing to employees to operations.
“The SBDC promise – go through just three sessions, apply these easy techniques, and watch your
business get more successful within three months,” continued Mancuso. “This orientation is perfect for
the entrepreneur considering starting a business this spring. It will provide the tools needed to improve
survival rates. We have seen so many open and close quickly, and this program will provide many of the
vital skills business owners need in all areas to get a better chance of succeeding.”
Reserve your seat at the “Growth Wheel” orientation today by calling the Small Business
Development Center, 532-‐6170. A light breakfast will be provided. Seating is limited.
December 15, 2014 15:22(MST)
NPC Fire Science courses now FEMA-‐certified
Students completing Fire Science courses through Northland Pioneer College are now eligible for
national certification by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) U.S. Fire
Administration. This is in addition to state certification of skills competency.
NPC is now part of the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education initiative, a nation-‐wide
effort by two-‐and four-‐year institutions to create an integrated system of professional development
courses in the fire and emergency services fields. This integration eliminates duplication of course
subjects while enhancing the overall professional development of fire and emergency services personnel.
NPC re-‐aligned its fire science curriculum to match the new federal guidelines. “The Fire and
Emergency Services Higher Education initiative basically establishes a standardized method of
presenting classes, which are recognized nationwide by the National Fire Academy,” explained Stuart
Bishop, director of Public Safety Education programs. “It enables our students to not only receive NPC
credit, but NFA certification also, which is highly recognized by the fire service throughout the U.S.”
The new curriculum also fosters a culture change in line-‐of-‐duty death prevention by supporting
the “Everyone Goes Home” campaign of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
For additional information about NPC’s fire service training program, contact Stuart Bishop, 536-‐
Northland Pioneer College’s Small Business Development Center is part of a state-‐wide network
6265, at the Northeast Arizona Training Center (Jake Flake Emergency Services Institute), 1840 W.
and serves Navajo and Apache counties including reservation areas, providing quality educational
Papermill Road, in Taylor, or speak with an NPC academic adviser at your closest campus or center
programs, resources and confidential, no-‐cost, "one-‐on-‐one" counseling focused on a broad range of
location.
business issues. The SBDC staff and consultants guarantee discussions are held in the strictest confidence,
working with small businesses to maximize their successes. For an appointment, or for more information,
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visit http://www.npc.edu/sbdc, or contact Tracy Mancuso, Director of NPC’s Small Business
Development Center, 532-‐6170 or toll-‐free (800) 266-‐7845, ext. 6170.
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business
Administration. Special arrangements for the handicapped will be made if requested one
week in advance. Contact Tracy Mancuso at (928) 532-‐6170. The SBDC is partially funded
by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA funding is not an endorsement of
any products, opinions or services. All SBA-‐funded programs are extended to the public
on a non-‐discriminatory basis.
NEWS RELEASE - NCAI Events
(National Congress of American Indians)
Northland Pioneer College Creates, Supports and Promotes Lifelong Learning.
COMMUNICATIONS |
NCAI Spitfire Webinar Available Until January 18, 2015 - Creating Messages Your
Audiences Can Hear: Audience Targeting & Messaging
Strong messaging is absolutely critical to a successful communications effort. Yet
crafting clear, compelling messages can sometimes seem like an impossible task. In
this interactive webinar, Spitfire offers strategic tips and proven techniques for identifying and effectively reaching the audiences most important to your efforts. We'll
also introduce you to the Spitfire message box, a simple, intuitive tool designed to
help you tap your audience's values and overcome their barriers in order to create
strong, concise messages that connect with the people you care about and move
them to action. The recording will be available until January 18, 2014.
NCAI Contact Information: Sarah Beccio, Communications Associate -sbeccio@
ncai.org
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION |
Availability of Tribal Transit Grant Funding, February 18, 2015
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced last week the Notice of
Funding Availability for the Public Transportation on Indian Reservation Tribal
Transit Program. An amount of $5 million in competitive grant funding is available
and the deadline is February 18, 2015. All proposals must be submitted electronically at www.grants.gov. Instructions for applying can be found at http://www.fta.dot.
gov/grants/15926_3553.html
For more program information, contact E´lan Flippin, Federal Transit Administration, Office of Program Management, (202) 366-3800 or email: elan.flippin@dot.
gov
Click here for the Federal Register of the Notice of Funding Availability.
NCAI Contact Information: Gwen Salt, Legislative Associate - gsalt@ncai.org
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
|
Upcoming Tribal Consultation Sessions on Expansion and Clarification of Eligibility
Rules for Tribal Nations in DOL Grants, December 18, 2014
Earlier this month during the 2014 Tribal Nations Conference in Washington,
DC, Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez announced his intent to clarify and expand
grant eligibility rules to better include tribal nations in the Department of Labor's
grant programs.
In a blog posting, the Secretary stated, "the Department will ensure that federally
recognized tribes can apply for all of our employment and training grants. During
the next two months, we'll be clarifying and changing grant eligibility rules and
developing model grant language to include in our Funding Opportunity Announcements. And to make this effort successful, we want to hear from you."
This month, the Department of Labor will be holding the first of two consultations sessions with tribal leaders to develop a better understanding of the challenges
tribal nations face when competing for DOL grants. The Department of Labor will
also be asking for input on how best to encourage tribal grant eligibility at the DOL.
Consultation will be held via conference call on Thursday December 18, 2014, with
a second call taking place on Wednesday January 14, 2015.
To register for the consultation sessions please go to the website below:
Wednesday, January 14, 2015: 4pm - 5pm EST
http://webapps.dol.gov/DOLEvents/Event/View/340
Please register for the consultation sessions to ensure there are enough lines for
all participants. If you have any questions, please contact Jeremy Bishop at bishop.
jeremy@dol.gov. NCAI Contact Information: Mari Hulbutta, Legislative Fellow mhulbutta@ncai.org
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |
Requesting Comments on Proposed Rulemaking for the Professional Development
Program and Demonstration Grants for Indian Children Including the Newly-Announced Native Youth Community Projects - Deadline: January 2, 2015
The Department of Education (ED) invites stakeholders to provide comments on
proposed priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Indian
Demonstration and Indian Professional Development programs. Last week, ED published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Professional Development program
and the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children (Demonstration Grants program).
Both grant programs are authorized under Title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA). For the Professional Development
program, the regulations would enhance the project design and quality of services
to better meet the objectives of the program; establish post-award requirements;
and govern the payback process for grants in existence of the date these regulations
become effective. For the Demonstration Grants program, ED is proposing new priorities, including one for the newly-announced Native Youth Community Projects,
and application requirements.
The Native Youth Community Projects was announced last week during the 2014
White House Tribal Nations Conference as part of an effort by the administration
to provide funding in a select number of Native communities to support culturally
coordinated strategies designed to improve the college-and-career readiness of Native children and youth. The Native Youth Community Project grant program is also
included in the newly-released 2014 Native Youth Report that was released during
the White House Tribal Nations Conference.
Submission Information:
Submission Deadline: January 2, 2015
Electronic Submissions: Please visit www.regulations.gov
Or Mail to:
John Cheek
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Room 3W207
Washington, D.C. 20202-6135
(202) 401-0274
For more information, please contact John Cheek at the U.S. Department of Education at (202) 401-0274 or john.cheek@ed.gov.
NCAI Contact Information: Cesar Alvarez, Legislative Fellow calvarez@ncai.org
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT|
FY 2014 Notice of Funds Availability for Choice Neighborhoods - Application
Deadline: February 9, 2015
The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the
Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) for the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation
Grants. There is approximately $76 million of Choice Neighborhoods grants available. The deadline for application for this grant is Monday, February 9, 2015.
The NOFA is posted on Grants.gov website at www.grants.gov , the CFDA number is 14.889. Also, the NOFA document is available at www.hud.gov/cn of the FY
2014 NOFA and Funding Information.
NCAI Contact Information: Gwen Salt, Legislative Associate - gsalt@ncai.org
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR |
Apprenticeship Funding Opportunity Announced - Applications Due April 30, 2015
Last week the Department of Labor released the Apprenticeship Funding Opportunity Announcement (formerly SGA) for which Tribal Nations are eligible and
encouraged to apply.
$100 million in grants are available to expand registered apprenticeship programs
in high-skilled, high-growth industries like healthcare, biotechnology, information
technology and advanced manufacturing. Apprenticeship grants will be awarded to
public and private partnerships consisting of employers, business associations, joint
labor-management organizations, labor organizations, community colleges, local and
state governments, and other non-profit organizations. Successful applicants will use
the federal funds to develop registered apprenticeship programs that align with other
post-secondary education and create career pathways to long-term careers.
Funding applications must be submitted by April 30, 2015. The Funding Opportunity Announcement, which includes information on eligibility and how to apply, is
available at http://www.grants.gov. Prospective applicants are encouraged to view
additional online resources at http://www.dol.gov/apprenticeship/.
Questions can be directed to Jason Kuruvilla or David Roberts via email at Kuruvilla.Jason@dol.gov or Roberts.David@dol.gov
NCAI Contact Information: Mari Hulbutta, Legislative Fellow - mhulbutta@ncai.
org
www.hopi-nsn.gov
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