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Volume 31
Number 18
81˚/52˚
Plentiful Sunshine

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...
PG 7
Hopi Tribal Council - MONTH
OF SEPTEMBER 2023 AGENDA

Page 4

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...

Page 7

COMMUNITY

Page 3

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

HOPI TUTUVENI
PO BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
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Hopi Credit Association
is HIRING, see pg. 5 for

details ...

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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

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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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3A11e082e03ebae1b3. Public record. Not legal advice.