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WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER

20, 2023

~Est. 1987 • OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE HOPI TRIBE • NEWS SOURCE FOR THE HOPI PEOPLE~

Governor Katie Hobbs Visits

Hopi on Friday,

September 8, 2023

Unangvasi pas

qa’atsa! A’hoi anktotiniqw pas qa

atsa!

#HopeisReal

#RecoveryisReal

Details...PG 6

September is

National

Recovery

Month...

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Hopi Tribal Council - MONTH

OF SEPTEMBER 2023 AGENDA

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Hopi Tribal Council is pictured with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, who visited Hopi on Friday, September 8, 2023 in Kykotsmovi, Ariz. Photo by: R. Laban HT. Due to technical difficulties experienced

during the September 13, 2023 Hopi reservation-wide electrical power outage, the story and more

pictures will be featured in the October 4, 2023 publication of the Hopi Tutuveni.

Hopi BHS Conference...

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Sincerest apologies to all the Hopi Tutuveni readers for the delay. - HT Staff and Board

Hopi Tribal Council Welcomes Arizona Governor Hobbs to Hopi!

“It was an honor and a privilege to spend the day with the Hopi people.

From meeting with Council, to touring sacred land, to taking part in a

traditional meal and ceremony, I was constantly in awe of their generosity, kindness, and stewardship. This is just the beginning of what will be a

strong partnership between the Governor’s office and the Hopi Tribe. Thank

you Chairman Nuvangyaoma and Vice Chairman Andrews for the invitation, I am already looking forward to my next visit.” - Arizona Governor

Katie Hobbs...learn more on pg. 2

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Hopi Tutuveni September 20, 2023

Governor Katie Hobbs Visits Hopi

September 8, 2023

By: Romalita Laban, Managing Editor HT

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. - September 8, 2023 The Hopi

Tribal Council Chambers were set and ready for a historical visit from the Governor of Arizona Katie Hobbs.

Hopi Chairman Nuvangyaoma confirmed the visit was

the first of its kind by asking Chairman Herman G.

Honanie if during his administration any such visits by

a Governor occurred, to which Honanie, confirmed this

was a first.

The Chambers were set up in a round table fashion

with Chairman Nuvangyaoma, Governor Hobbs and

Vice Chairman Andrews seated with the Hopi Tribal

flag, U.S. flag and Arizona State flag directly behind

them and Hopi Tribal Council Representatives seated in

front of them.

In addition to the Governor reading points of concerns and priorities of her office, HTC Representatives

presented her with gifts of Native American style jewelry, Hopi arts and crafts and gracious words of gratitude

for coming to visit Hopi.

In addition to spending time at HTC Chambers, a

tour of Orayvi was provided, which was followed by

a delicious meal of Hopi dishes cooked and served by

Raymond Namoki, Village of Sipaulovi Representative,

Miss Hopi and their aids at the Sipaulovi Youth and

Elderly Center just after Edith Silas, Miss Lori Piestewa

Post 80, and her entourage performed a traditional Hopi

dance for the Governor and her staff.

Hopi Domestic Violence staff met and shared some

concerns with the Governor before the day ended with a

meeting with the Hopi Land Commission and Water &

Energy Committee at the Sipaulovi Village Administrative Office.

More about the Governor’s visit will continue in the

October 4, 2023 publication of the Hopi Tutuveni as images and content were inaccessible due to the September

13, 2023 electrical power outage experienced reservation wide and at Hopi Tutuveni offices, as well.

Hopi Tutuveni September 20, 2023

Hopi Chairman and Vice Chairman Call a

Meeting with Telecom Providers and Community Stakeholders Regarding Call

Connection Issues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Submitted by: Office of the Hopi

Chairman

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – September

14, 2023 Hopi Law Enforcement Services (HLES), 911 dispatch on Hopi,

Hopi Health Care Center, the Tribal

Offices, and Hopi families continue

to experience call connection issues

(regardless of provider, both cellular

and landline.)

Resolving this issue is a top

priority, which is why Chairman

Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma, Vice

Chairman Craig Andrews, and Hopi

Law Enforcement met with Hopi

Telecommunications, Inc. (HTI) and

Cellular One to discuss progress. In

addition, community stakeholders

including Indian Health Services and

the Department of Public Safety were

in attendance.

During the meeting, company

leadership from Cellular One and

HTI shared details regarding the

extensive testing of their own networks over the past few months.

Diagnostic actions included directing

calls over different routes, ordering

and implementing additional circuits,

call testing, and call tracing. Neither provider was able to isolate the

issue, therefore HTI and Cellular One

joined forces to bring in JSI, a world

class telecom consulting firm, to help

escalate the diagnostic process.

Our team is working closely with

HTI and JSI to investigate why call

connections are not always getting

through,” said Judd Hinkle, Cellular One CEO. “We have served the

Hopi people for 22 years and our

dedication to this community remains

unwavering. With the close coopera-

tion of technicians from HTI and JSI

we eagerly anticipate a resolution.

JSI has the ability to run call tracing

along the entire call route, which

helps to isolate the interruption in the

call connection. This could be critical

to resolving this problem.”

YOU CAN HELP: HTI General

Manager Carroll Onsae said, “The

safety of the Hopi people is a top

priority and progress is being made.

That said, I must emphasize that this

call connection issue is NOT specific

to customers of one particular carrier,

and we encourage anyone encountering a difficulty with call connections to let their provider know right

away and provide as many details as

possible. Any insight you can provide

could be instrumental in isolating and

resolving this issue.”

CONTACT INFO: If you are an

HTI customer, please submit details

at hopitelecom.com/contact-us/ or

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00

p.m. please call 928-738-4674. For

after-hours telephone support please

call 928-738-2200.

If you are a Cellular One customer, please let us know the details by

calling our Customer Care Team at

1-800-730-2351 or by submitting a

Trouble Ticket at mycellularone.com/

trouble-tickets.

For AT&T Customers and other

carriers: please contact your carrier’s

Customer Service department ASAP

to give them details regarding the

issues you are experiencing! Share as

many details as possible.

ALTERNATIVE EMERGENCY

PHONE NUMBER: If you are experiencing an emergency, please call

HLES at their alternative landline:

(928) 497-1493.

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New Movie “Touch the Water”

Seeks Community Screenings

Holt Hamilton’s Newest Film Featuring a Hopi

Woman as Lead, Opens During Native American

Heritage Month

For Immediate Release

Submitted by: Travis Holt Hamilton

Mesa, Ariz. ─ Sept 15, 2023 Holt

Hamilton’s newest feature film “Touch

the Water”, which opens in theatres on

November 3rd, is seeking community

screenings across Native Country to

celebrate, recognize and honor Native

American Heritage Month during the

month of November.

“Getting an indie film into theatres

is extremely difficult. It brings a great

sense of accomplishment for me when

we do, but my passion and real joy is

taking my films personally to the people.

Seeing the reactions to the film up close

and personal with new friends, is the real

payoff,” stated filmmaker Holt Hamilton.

Hamilton continued, “I love spending

time with the community. Sharing a

mini-film workshop, getting a tour of the

rez, meeting as many people as possible

and hopefully breaking some frybread

with everyone when we screen the film is

one of my greatest dreams in life!”

The movie is projected to open in 12

theatres across Arizona and New Mexico

in November and then expand to others

across North America. “We eventually

will hit the streaming platforms, but for

now, I’m in the theatrical market for the

long haul. I plan to put this in over 500

theatres and draw attention that small

indie films have a place on the screen

next to major Hollywood blockbusters,”

shared Hamilton. He continued, “I still

get excited to see a movie on the big

screen. Makes me feel like a little child

again.”

The film, after numerous cancelled

production dates due to the COVID-19

pandemic, was finally produced in June

2021. The story follows the fictional

journey of an 80 old Native American

woman named Daisy who, played by

first-time actor Perci Ami who is of

Hopi descent, searches for purpose and

excitement in life despite her daughters

attempts to put her in a home and take

away her independence. The movie’s

timely theme of You Are Never Too Old

To Dream seems appropriate for our

current world situation.

“I met Holt Hamilton at a conference

were he was showing his movie “More

Than Frybread”. He asked if I would

try out for one of the parts. I knew I

wouldn’t get the part, I am not a actor.”

Perci Ami shared. She not only got the

part, she became the star of the film.

“Giving an old lady like me an opportunity to live and take a risk is one of the

greatest gifts of trust and hope I’ve been

given.” Ami shared.

“Touch the Water” will be the sixth

movie in Holt Hamilton’s indigenous

film collection. Their first movie ‘Turquoise Rose’, also starred first-time

Native actors in leading roles. “We’ve

been giving first-time actors opportunities with speaking roles and time on the

big screen for two decades. This has been

my mission since day one and this film

continues that tradition.”

To book a screening of ‘Touch the

Water’, contact Holt Hamilton Films

immediately. The film trailer and additional movie information can be found at

https://www.holthamilton.com/touch-thewater.html

Holt Hamilton Films is a Veteran

owned, Arizona based company committed to sharing stories that will make

For a Better World: Providing Quality,

Family-Friendly, Uplifting Wholesome

Entertainment

For Media inquiries/interviews, contact

Travis at (602)769.7681, travisholthamilton@gmail.com

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Hopi Tutuveni September 20, 2023

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

4th Quarter Session

September, 2023

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2023 AGENDA

X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Discussion and possible action - Letter dated by September 19, 2022 RE: Survey conducted by Hopi Elections Office

from Dale Sinquah, Tribal Council Representative, First Mesa

Consolidated Villages – Tabled

2. Action Item #090-2022 – Intergovernmental Agreement

between State of Arizona and the Hopi Tribe – Author/Donovan

Gomez, Transit Administrator, Hopi Senom Transit – Tabled

3. Letter dated May 23, 2023 from Edison Tu’tsi, Chairman,

Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation, Re: Auditor

requires the Tribal Treasurer sign and return the Debt Confirmation Letter - Rosa Honani, Council Representative, Village of

Sipaulovi

XI. NEW BUSINESS

1. Action Item #070-2023 – Authorize transfer of an estimated $5.7 million of expenditures, from the Coronavirus Relief

Fund (CRF) to the American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal

Recovery Fund (FRF) – Jim Davis, Director, Office of Financial

Management

2. Action Item #076-2023 – Hopi Judicial Branch requests that

Hopi Tribal Council accepts BIA-OTJS Funding and authorize

sole source procurement of a new court recording system for its

two courtrooms – Author/Marc S. Roy, Chief Judge, Hopi Tribal

Courts *Time Certain, Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 11:00 a.m.

3. Action Item #084-2023 – To seek approval to enter a contract with Brian Webb to represent the Hopi Tribe for the Juvenile Court of the Superior Courts of Arizona to protect the Tribes

interest in Hopi children who fall under the Indian Child Welfare

Act (ICWA). This request is an amendment to the current contract. – Lorencita Joshweseoma, Director, Social Services

4. Action Item #086-2023 – Hopi Behavioral Health Services

(BHS) requests for Hopi Tribal Council to approve the renewal

of the BHS revolving account for continued 3rd party billing for

behavioral health services provide. BHS will continue to submit

claims to AHCCCS for 3rd party billing to generate revenue –

Author/Laverne Dallas, Director, Behavioral Health Services

5. Action Item #087-2023 – To approve the Moenkopi Development Corporation (MDC) forbearance on its Hopi Loan

payments as a temporary measure until MDC pays off the PNC

Loan and secures the Tuvi Travel Center Property – Author/William Charley, Council Representative, Upper Village of Moencopi (Author changed per UVM’s Request)

6. Action Item #088-2023 – To approve the Memorandum of

Agreement between the Hopi Tribe, the Hopi Tribal Housing

Authority and City of Winslow, Utility Services at HTHA-Funded Housing Projects for Hopi Tribal Members within the Hopi

Industrial Park – Author/Albert T. Sinquah, Council Representative, First Mesa Consolidated Villages

7. Action Item #089-2023 – Approval of Sole Source Agreement with Assured Imaging, Inc., an Arizona Corporation for

the period July 01, 2023 through June 29, 2027 to provide

professional mobile mammography services in an amount not to

exceed $1,741,139.02 – Author/Kellen Polingyumptewa, Coordinator, Hopi Cancer Support Services

8. Action Item #090-2023 – Submit and accept Economic

Development Administration grant awards to the Hopi Tribe

– Author/Andrew Gashwazra, Director, Office of Community

Planning & Evaluation *Time Certain, Tuesday, September 26,

2023, 1:00 p.m.

9. Notice of Relinquishment – dated August 14, 2023 – Notice is Hereby Given of Relinquishment from the Hopi Tribe,

Re: ANB – Author/Lamar Keevama, Director, Hopi Enrollment

Office *RECORD IS CONFIDENTIAL

10. Action Item #091-2023 – To seek Hopi Tribal Council

approval for the continual use of the Hopi Veterans Memorial

Center / Wellness Center Revolving Account – Author/Elvia

Sanchez, Manager, HVMC/Wellness Center

11. Presentation on the Tribal Monitor Program – on behalf of

WestLand and the Hopi Tribe, Office of Cultural Preservation –

Leroy Shingoitewa and Avi Buckles, Westland Resources, Inc.,

Engineering and Environmental Consultants.

12. Memorandum Eugene Talas dated July 28, 2023 – meet

with Hopi Tribal Council to prepare the Budget Oversight Team

(BOT) to schedule and conduct Village/Community presentations of proposed budgets during the month of October – Author/Eugene Talas, Chairman, BOT - *Time certain Monday,

September 25, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

13. Email from Shawn R. Johnson dated August 10, 2023 –

proposal of Joint Meeting between the Hopi Tribal Council and

Flagstaff City Council members – Anita Bahnimptewa, Council

Representative, Sipaulovi Village – Possible Action *Time certain Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

14. Letter dated August 14, 2023 from Hopi Tribe Economic

Development Corporation – reappointment of Edison Tu’tsi,

HTEDC Board Chairman – Anita Bahnimptewa, Council Representative, Sipaulovi Village – Possible Action

15. Letter dated August 21, 2023 from Dale Sinquah, FMCV

HTC Representative and Water/Energy Committee Chairman

Continued pg. 5

Hopi Tutuveni September 20, 2023

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

4th Quarter Session

September, 2023

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2023 AGENDA...contin.

Council - Anita Bahnimptewa,

Continued from pg. 4

Council Representative, Sipaulovi

– “Work Plan to Enhance HoVillage – Possible Action *Time

pi’s Water Resources Capacity”

certain Thursday, September 7,

– Anita Bahnimptewa, Council

2023 at 1:30 p.m.

Representative, Sipaulovi Village

20. Letter dated June 23, 2023

– Possible Action *Time certain

from the Hopi Tribe Economic

Thursday, September 28, 2023 at

Development Corporation – Walpi

9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

16. Letter dated August 24, 2023 Housing Management Agreement

– Raymond Namoki, Council

from Beatrice Norton, ChairRepresentative, Village of Siwoman, Orayvi Village Board

paulovi – Possible Action *Time

– Resolution H-057-2022 Power

certain Wednesday, September 27,

Extension to Orayvi Well - Anita

Bahnimptewa, Council Represen- 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

21. Letter dated August 15, 2023

tative, Sipaulovi Village – Possifrom Leroy Sumatzkuku - Letter

ble Action

of Resignation effective Septem17. Memo dated August 31,

ber 1, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. – William

2023 from Andrew Gashwazra,

Charley, Council Representative,

Director, OCPEDLIS – Presentation to update the Comprehensive Upper Village of Moenkopi – Possible Action

Economic Development Strategy

XII. REPORTS

(CEDS) with Building Communi1. Office of the Chairman

ties - Anita Bahnimptewa, Council

2. Office of the Vice Chairman

Representative, Sipaulovi Village

3. Office of Tribal Secretary – Re– Possible Action *Time certain

port

on Administrative Oversight of

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at

Program Depts.

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

4. Office of the Treasurer – Intro18. Email dated August 31,

duction of Mr. Gerald Cusick, Risk

2023 from Kim Secakuku, Tribal

Administrator

Operations Officer – BIA Letter

5. Office of the General Counsel

2021 Audit Reminder, Update to

6. Land Commission

the Council on the Consolidated

7. Water/Energy Committee

Tribal Grant Programs, Overview

8. Transportation Committee

9. Law & Order Committee

of all Hopi Tribal Contracts and

10. Investment Committee

Grants and Status of the FY 2024

11. Health/Education Committee –

Federal Appropriations - Anita

Committee

Report

Bahnimptewa, Council Represen12. Pandemic Recovery Committee

tative, Sipaulovi Village – Possible Action *Time certain ThursXIII. ADJOURNMENT

day, September 7, 2023 at 1:00

p.m.

*Hopi Tribal Council may go into

19. Email dated August 31, 2023 Executive Session on any agenda

from Mrs. Malinda Andrews –

item

Phoenix Suns visit to Hopi Tribal

**Time Certain Requests

HTI-FTHP

Hopi Telecommunications Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) Project

set to start

For Immediate Release

Submitted by: HTI Staff

Keams Canyon, Ariz. – September 8, 2023

Keams Canyon Arizona is where Hylan West, Inc.,

will begin the construction Fiber to the Premise

project across the Hopi Reservation ending in

Hotevilla, the project to start September 18, 2023.

This is a 14-month project that has fiber connecting

to homes, schools, and other locations.

Construction will be in progress Monday

through Friday with work hours set for 7:00 A.M.

–6:00 P.M. (MST). No work will be done during

weekends, holidays nor during inclement weather.

Carroll Onsae, HTI General Manager, states this

project was awarded to Hylan West, Inc. the project

consists of approximately 37.91 miles of aerial and

buried construction throughout the communities

from Keams Canyon to Hotevilla. Vehicle traffic

from the contractor’s work trucks and construction

equipment can be expected along HTI’s existing

copper line routes along highways and easements.

The second; Onsae says is awarded to Diversified Solutions, Inc., to install fiber optic service

drops to approximately 651 residential/business

locations across Hopi. Construction will install

a new fiber service drop (aerial or buried) from a

fiber pedestal or pole to a new network interface

device on the side of the premise. Construction will

commence in mid-October 2023.

The full project is expected to be completed in

December 2024. Hopi Telecommunications, Inc. is

happy to get the project started knowing the Hopi

People have been patiently waiting for the availability of fiber optic connections. Hopi is a unique

area and HTI wants to make sure all construction

guidelines and protocols with local Villages and

Communities are obtained for proper guidance and/

or consent in compliance with tribal ordinances

and village traditional practices for a successful

outcome.

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HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES

Hopi Tutuveni September 20, 2023

Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services

Covid-19 Emergency Response -Re-publication

Submitted by: Joyce Hamilton, Director - DHHS

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. - June 2023 marks one year for the Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for occupancy of office space at the newly developed

Turquoise Well Government complex. You may be asking yourself; “Where is the Turquoise Well government complex?” “What is the Turquoise Well Government complex?”

The Turquoise Well Government complex is the newly developed area on Hopi lands for Hopi Tribal offices which is located 15 miles northeast of the Hopi Cultural Center.

The complex was developed in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency for Tribal programs. DHHS Administration, Public Health Compliance and the Small Animal Control program have been working at the Turquoise Well complex since June 2022. In January 2023 the staff had to resort to teleworking due to mechanical failure of the

generator which provides electrical power for day-to-day operations. DHHS Administration, Public Health Compliance and the Small Animal Control, are some of the programs

affected however the staff of the programs continue to provide services, such as the recent Food Handler’s class held in the village of Bacavi and the tick prevention event. The

DHHS Department Director can be reached via e-mail at Jhamilton@hopi.nsn.us or (928)207-6481.

Hopi Executive Order No. 002-2022 issued on March 3, 2022 continues to remain in place until such time the Hopi Tribal Leadership determines to lift the Executive Order.

Data from the Hopi Health Care Center and surrounding health care facilities showcase a significant reduction in positive COVID-19 cases and data continues to be monitored

and assessed.

Public Health Authority, Dr. Darren Vicenti, has been working in consultation with Tribal Leadership and local health centers in regards to COVID-19 cases and has determined

that the number of positive cases remain low and will be defining next steps for data sharing.

Various sources of literature predicted that the COVID-19 virus will become endemic over time; what does that mean? An Endemic Disease means that the virus will continue

to be present in a population or region with a relatively low spread OR there may be periods when it doesn’t affect people at all.

The straightforward message to the community is to seek medical advice from your local medical provider for proper care and guidance to avoid further spread to family members if you feel symptoms. The recommended public health practice is to continue with proper hand hygiene, staying home when feeling ill and most importantly get vaccinated.

Hopi Executive Order No. 002-2022 language indicates the following:

1. It is recommended that everyone ages 5-years and older get a complete serious of the COVID-19 vaccine (mandatory for tribal government employees).

2. Face covering use shall be required inside all public facilities and buildings, and certain common areas. (lifted Hopi Executive Order No. 001-2023)

3. The Hopi Law Enforcement Services and health professionals, including community workers will coordinate with village leaders and village security officers to allow for

welfare checks and other health-related contacts.

The Hopi Community Health Services (CHR) program continues to make available COVID-19 home test kits. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hand sanitizers,

face masks and sanitary wipes are limited and will be issued if supplies are available. Contact the Hopi CHR program at (928)737-6342 if you have questions.

September is National Recovery and Suicide Prevention Month

Unangvasi pas qa’atsa! A’hoi anktotiniqw pas qa atsa!

#HopeisReal #RecoveryisReal

Submitted by: Andrea Joshevama, Substance Abuse Clinician

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. - August 30, 2023 Hopi Behavioral Health Services and our community partners will be hosting a Recovery and Suicide

Prevention event on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Hopi Peace Academy in Kykotsmovi, Ariz. This year’s theme is

#HopeisReal #RecoveryisReal.

We have invited a host of speakers to share their message of recovery and hope along with resource booths who provide treatment and support for

those struggling with mental health challenges and substance abuse. We will have some interactive activities with the Hopi Wellness Center staff,

some Hopi singers, and end the day with a 1 and 2 mile color walk/run to support those in recovery and to promote Suicide Prevention. The recovery journey isn’t just for the person with the substance use or mental health issue—it includes everyone who cares about them. (SAMHSA). Itam

soosoyom a’ne hikyayungwa.

Recovery is a process of change and we all know change can be challenging.

Please help us get the word out by sharing this information about the event on your social media accounts or sharing this article.

If you have questions, please contact Andrea or Kayla at 928-737-6311 or 928-737-6318.

Hopi Tutuveni September 20, 2023

September is National “Recovery Month”

By: Bernadean Kachinhongva, HSAPC Mentor

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. - August 30, 2023 The month of September is National “Recovery Month.” The HOPI Substance Abuse Prevention Center (HSAPC) looks forward

to this month each year. It’s a celebration of an individual’s personal growth in recovery. This month-long recognition is designed to educate people on issues surrounding

mental health, substance use disorders, chronic illnesses and other ailments. It’s also

meant to provide support to family members, friends; who support and love those in

recovery from substance abuse and/or behavioral addiction disorders.

National “Recovery Month” started in 1989 under the name “Treatment Works!”

It was intended as a way to honor the work of addiction professionals, therapists,

physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, drug/recovery counselors, rehabilitation staff, etc., working with individuals. It is observed in the United States promoting

and supporting new, evidence-based recovery and treatment modalities and HSAPC

encourages you to start and continue your recovery. Everyone’s journey is different, and

we are all in this together.

The HOPI Substance Abuse Prevention Center is celebrating recovery month by

hosting several events throughout this month. Starting with A Fall Planting event

on Friday September 1, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Next is an annual Highway

Clean-Up event on Friday September 8, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thereafter,

is a collaborative Hopi National Recovery & Suicide Prevention Month Celebration (a

fun run/walk in the evening) event with Hopi Behavioral Health Services on Tuesday

September 26, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Peace Academic Center (old

Mission School) in Kykotsmovi, Ariz. The finale event “Hand-drum Recovery Celebration” event on Friday September 29, 2023 at the KUYI parking lot area in Second

Mesa, Ariz. from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. HSAPC will also be having a fundraising food

sale during this event. Come enjoy live music, delicious food, good company and a

fun filled evening. All HSAPC events welcome volunteers, and are drug/substance

free events. As a grant recipient of the Arizona’s Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and

Family’s - Trauma Informed Substance Abuse Prevention Program (funds provided

through SAMHSA), the HSAPC staff receive trauma informed care training and utilize

strategies in our services. HSAPC mentors help individuals work through their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing journey. “We believe in honoring ourselves

by living an honest, sober, balanced life.” Healing begins with you!

HSAPC mentors provide one to

one mentoring services for youth

and adults, group classes, community presentations, supportive

programs for local schools, and cognitive restructuring for a positive

recovery journey. As a non-profit

organization HSAPC services are

free of charge. We encourage all

who are in their recovery journey to

take it one day at a time; sometimes

it’s one moment at a time. If you feel

comfortable reaching out to HSAPC

mentors, call 928-734-0300.

You can also call Hopi Behavioral

Health Services at 928-737-6300 to

schedule an appointment, or call your

local Behavioral Health facility.

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Hopi Tutuveni September 20, 2023

PAID ADVERTISEMENT

The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority is RE-ADVERTISING the following JOB VACANCIES and is seeking qualified individuals to the fill

the positions.

POSITION: PAYROLL/TENANT ACCOUNTANT – FULL TIME

PERMANENT

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Finance Director, accom-

plishes the objectives of the Accounting Office by performing a variety of accounting functions including maintaining accounts and financial records and

coordinating all payroll activities. Maintains a high level of confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements: Associate degree in account-

ing, Finance or related field and four (4) years accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to type at least

Sixty (60) wpm and demonstrate proficiency in grammar, spelling, math and

filing. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. Native American preference will be given. Must have a

valid Arizona Driver’s License.

CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2023 @ 3:00 P.M.

POSITION: INFORMATION TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION

JOB SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the Executive Director, will

help with desktop issues, computer preparations, desktop set-up, website

maintenance, and monitor the organization network. Performs other duties as

needed. Maintains a high level of confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements: Associate Degree in Com-

puter Science, Electronics Computer Engineering, or related field and two (2)

years related work experience in personal computer/software maintenance,

installation, and troubleshooting; or equivalent combination of education and

experience.

CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2023 @ 3:00 P.M.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND/OR TO OBTAIN AN APPLCATION

AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS, CONTACT: Thana Leslie, Office Manager P.O.

Box 906 Polacca, AZ 86042 Phone: 928-737-2800 Fax: 928-737-9270

Email: tleslie@hths.org Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Website: www.

HTHA.ORG Submit the completed application along with a resume,

letter of interest, and three (3) reference letters.

THE HTHA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND EXERCISES NATIVE AMERICAN

The Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

Ph: (928) 734-3281 • Ph: (928) 734-3283

Editorial Board of the Hopi Tutuveni

Wilma Dengavi , Gary LaRance, George Mase

Hopi Tutuveni Staff

Managing Editor - Romalita Laban

RLaban@hopi.nsn.us

ARTICLES:

The Hopi Tutuveni welcomes

original articles reporting on

local, state and national news

items on issues related to Hopi

or of interest to Tutuveni readers.

We are especially interested

in articles reporting on issues

impacting the Hopi community or on events and activities

involving members of the Hopi

Tribe. Articles should not exceed

750 words and should follow

Associated Press (AP) style and

formatting. The Managing Editor

reserves the right to edit articles

for style, length and clarity. If

significant editing is required, the

Managing Editor will communicate with the author prior to

publication.

PRESS RELEASES:

Press releases must be submitted

on official letterhead and include

the name of the organization,

contact person, telephone

number and email address. Press

releases should not exceed 500

words and submissions may be

edited for length and clarity at

the discretion of the Managing

Editor.

LETTERS TO THE

EDITOR:

Letters should not exceed 250

words and must include the

name of the author and complete

contact information (address,

phone number or email address)

CIRCULATION

and the headline and date of

the article on which you are

commenting. Anonymous letters

and letters written under pseudonyms will not be published.

The Tutuveni Editorial Board

reviews all submissions and

reserves the right not to publish

letters it considers to be highly

sensitive or potentially offensive

to readers, or that may be libelous

or slanderous in nature.

OPINION EDITORIALS:

Submissions must be exclusive

to Hopi Tutuveni and should not

exceed 1,000 words. Include with

your submission your name and

complete contact information,

along with a short 2-3-sentence

bio.

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS:

All press releases, articles, letters

to the editor and Opinion Editorials electronically as a Word

document or as plain text in the

body of an email to the Managing Editor, Romalita Laban. Articles, press releases and editorials

that include photographs must

be in high resolution, 300dpi

or more and must be your own.

All photographs must include

photo credit and a caption for

each photo listing the names of

all persons included in the photo

and description of what the photo is about. (call 928-734-3283

for deadline schedule).

The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with a circulation

of 2,500 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper

is delivered on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month to the

following locations: Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi Legacy

Inn, Hotevilla Store, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Tribal Government

Complex, Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca

Circle M, Keams Canyon Store.

Hopi Tutuveni September 20, 2023

Statement of Priorities & Objectives

October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Native American Disability Law Center (Law Center) is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to Native Americans with

disabilities. Every year the Law Center reviews its Statement of Objectives and Priorities to insure that we are best serving the needs of our client

community. We are seeking public comment before or by September 29, 2023. You can comment by calling us at 1-800-862-7271 or by emailing us

at info@nativedisabilitylaw.org Thank you for your interest and support for the Law Center.

A - Intake & Outreach

Goal: Efficiently provide timely services to new clients & increase awareness of the Law Center’s services through community & media-based outreach, providing training & information.

Objective 1: Access to Available Benefits. Assist seniors and individuals with disabilities receive appropriate services by helping them access programs that help

pay for healthcare, food and energy, for which they are eligible.

Objective 2: Promoting Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Increase awareness of vocational rehabilitation services through:

a. developing public awareness program and materials; and

b. maintain relationships with vocational rehabilitation programs, transition specialists, and other service providers to ensure awareness of the Law Center’s

programs and services.

Objective 3: Promote Self-Advocacy & Understanding of Rights. The Law Center will participate in local, regional & national outreach events, conferences &

training events to increase:

a. the understanding of Native Americans with disabilities & their families of their rights to services, supports, & employment;

b. the ability of Native Americans with disabilities & their families to advocate for their needs & services;

c. the understanding of the issues facing Native Americans with disabilities; &

d. awareness of the Law Center & its services.

B - Children’s Education & Safety

Goal: All Native American children in the Four Corners region will have access to appropriate education & services designed to keep them safe & meet their

unique needs in the least restrictive environment.

Objective 1: Represent Abused and Neglected Children. Represent Native American children as Guardian Ad Litem or Youth Attorney in child abuse & neglect

cases in New Mexico and the Navajo Nation through court appointments.

Objective 2: Promote Self-Advocacy. Provide technical assistance to families of twenty-five (25) students with disabilities to empower them to advocate for their

children to obtain appropriate education and related services in the least restrictive environment in their community.

Objective 3: Direct Representation. Provide direct representation in meetings, informal settings, and/or administrative proceedings to twenty (20) children with

disabilities who are not receiving a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment, with priority given to students who are facing exclusionary discipline or are otherwise excluded from school or who are not receiving appropriate transition services.

Objective 4: Systemic Advocacy. Through systemic advocacy, ensure that the federal & state education systems meet the educational needs of Native American

students with disabilities enrolled in their schools by addressing the general education, special education, mental health, and wellness needs of students, including

those impacted by trauma and adversity.

C - Community Integration

Goal: Native Americans with disabilities will be free from abuse and neglect, whether they live in the community, residential facilities or correctional institutions, and receive appropriate supports & services to enable them to live in the most integrated, least restrictive settings appropriate to their choices and needs.

Objective 1: Monitoring Facilities and Services. Monitor facilities and institutions at least quarterly for instances of abuse and neglect, distributing educational

materials, and providing advocacy services for individuals who are allegedly being abused or neglected.

Objective 2: Promote Community Access. Provide direct assistance to individuals with disabilities in their efforts to obtain appropriate community services,

such as housing, voting, vocational rehabilitation services or address employment discrimination.

Objective 3: Advocate for Improved Access to Public Buildings and Services.

Through systemic advocacy, increase access to public buildings and services for all individuals with disabilities.

Hopi Tribal Council

Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma,

Chairman

Craig Andrews

Vice Chairman

Judith Youvella

Tribal Secretary

Nada Talayumptewa,

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva,

Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper

Moenkopi

William Charley

Danny Humetewa Sr.

Leroy Sumatzkuku

Michael Elmer

Village of Bakabi

Marilyn Fredericks

Ruth Kewanimptewa

Dwayne Secakuku

Village of Kyakotsmovi

David Talayumptewa

Gary P. Kelhoyouma

Danny Honanie

Herman G. Honanie

Village of Sipaulavi

Rosa Honanie

Anita Bahnimptewa

Raymond Namoki

Village of Mishongnovi

Arthur Batala

Ronald Humeyestewa

Marilyn Tewa

Mervin Yoyetewa

First Mesa Consolidated

Villages

Albert T. Sinquah

Dale Sinquah

Wallace Youvella, Jr.

Vacant

Hopi Tutuveni September 20, 2023

Hopilavit - Everyday words

S M I S M

T U M A L

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HOPI WORDS

Kyesmismuyaw - December

Wiiki’yma - Guide (Singular)

Tuwi’yta - Able (skillful)

Pö’i’yta - Debt (Have)

Sivaqöpqö - Heater

Yuki’at - Accomplishment

Öqala - Determined

Hopiiqatsi - Hopi Way of Life

Tukopna - Accuse

Alögö - Different

Nù’okwa - Kind Hearted

Hintsakpi - Activity

Hötsiwa - Doorway

Ngahu - Medicine

Pu’ason - Afterward

Hiihiko - Drink

Muytala - Moon Light

Qe’ti - Back out of

Nan’ip - Each (of two)

Tömö - Season (Winter)

Novaki - Bakery

Tutuqayiw - Education

Nuvati - Snowed

Tuptsiwni - Belief

Töövu - Ember

Nawini - Suggestion

Kwusiva - Bring

Tumal’aya - Employee

Tsangaw - Thank Goodness

Pàato - Burst

Tunatya - Endeavor

Kyaamuya - Winter (Solstice)

Pitanakts - Cap/Hat

Naatsiki - Factionalize

Hihìiyà - Wow!

Sikiki - Car (Auto)

Qöpqö - Fire place

Kansulmongwi - Chairman

Saavu - Fire wood

Namora - Choice

Tuuqayta - Fluent

Iyoho’ti - Cold (Weather)

Qalaptu - Get Over (Recover)

TICK-TACK-TOE

Hopi Tutuveni September 20, 2023

The Next PACT Act Deadline: Health Care Enrollment for

Arizona Veterans who deployed to Combat Zones

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

By: Max Efrein, Public Affairs

Officer - Northern Arizona VA

Health Care System

Prescott, Ariz. - September 5,

2023 Until 11:59 p.m. local time on

September 30, 2023, Veterans who

deployed to a combat zone, never

enrolled in VA health care, and left

active duty between September 11,

2001 and October 1, 2013 are eligible

to enroll directly in VA health care.

This special enrollment period gives

Veterans who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other combat zones an

opportunity to enroll directly in VA

health care without first applying for

VA benefits.

VA encourages all eligible Arizona Veterans to visit VA.gov/PACT

or call 1-800-MYVA411 to learn

more and sign up for VA health care

before the deadline. Veterans who are

enrolled in VA health care are proven

to have better health outcomes than

non-enrolled Veterans, and VA hospitals have dramatically outperformed

non-VA hospitals in overall quality

ratings and patient satisfaction ratings. Additionally, VA health care is

often more affordable than non-VA

health care for Veterans.

This special enrollment period is

a part of the PACT Act, the largest

expansion of VA health care and

benefits in generations. Since President Biden signed the PACT Act into

law on August 10, 2022, more than

344,000 Veterans have enrolled in VA

health care and more than 4.2 million

enrolled Veterans have been screened

for toxic exposures. In Arizona alone,

more than 22,000 Veterans have

received PACT Act benefits and more

than 8,300 Veterans have enrolled in

VA care.

“Are you a Veteran who

deployed to a combat zone but never

enrolled in VA health care? If you

left active duty between September

11, 2001, and October 1, 2013, you

should sign up now,” VA Secretary

Denis McDonough said. “Even if

you don’t need this care now, you

may need it in the future – and once

you’re in, you have access for life.

But don’t wait – the deadline is September 30 – so go to VA.gov/PACT

and apply today.”

Although this deadline is written into law for this specific group

of Veterans, many other groups of

Veterans are able to enroll directly in

VA health care without first applying

for VA benefits – including many

Vietnam Veterans, Gulf War Veterans, Veterans who deployed to a combat zone and transitioned out of the

service less than 10 years ago, and

more. Veterans who do not meet any

of the above criteria can often still

access VA health care by filing for

VA benefits or based on income. If a

Veteran is granted service connection

for any health condition, they become

eligible for VA care.

The PACT Act also expanded VA

benefits for millions of Veterans,

making more than 300 health conditions “presumptive” for service

connection. This means that if an eligible Veteran has one of these health

conditions, VA automatically assumes that the condition was caused

by the Veteran’s service and provides

compensation and care accordingly.

Since the PACT Act was signed into

law, VA has delivered more than

$1.85 billion in PACT Act benefits to

Veterans and their survivors. VA encourages Veterans and their survivors

to apply for these benefits now at

VA.gov/PACT.

VA is currently in a full-court press

to ensure that as many Veterans as

possible enroll before September 30.

To date, VA’s PACT Act outreach

campaign has included more than

2,000 events nationwide, $13 million

in paid media, 60,000 earned media

clips, more than 400 million emails

and letters to Veterans, the creation of

a one-stop-shop PACT Act website,

and more. This is the largest outreach

campaign in VA history, which has

one goal in mind: ensure that all Veterans – and their survivors – get the

health care and benefits they deserve

under the PACT Act.

More information on eligibility for

the special enrollment period can be

found at VA.gov/PACT.

For more information about how

the PACT Act is helping Veterans

and their survivors, visit VA’s PACT

Act Dashboard. To apply for care or

benefits today, visit VA.gov/PACT or

call 1-800-MYVA411.

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