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Volume 23, Number 10
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015
Hopis Demand Return
of Sacred Objects at
HOPI CALENDAR Auction in Paris, France
Hakitonmuya
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Office of the Hopi Chairman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MFredericks@hopi.nsn.us
928-734-3102
Kykotsmovi, AZ - -On May 12, 2015 the Hopi Tribe received notice from Eric
Wilson, BIA International Affairs Coordination that the U.S. Embassy in Paris,
France learned of another auction to be held by the EVE Auction House on June 1,
2015. Included in the auction catalog are objects of Native-American tribal origin.
The Office of the Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs is once again assisting the U.S.
Department of State in identifying U. S. Tribal Governments that seek assistance in
communicating Tribal Governments’ wishes regarding this scheduled auction.
The Hopi Tribe has been vigorously asserting its tribal sovereignty and rights in the
international arena and in Paris, France to protect objects sacred to the Hopi people;
particularly our “katsina friends”.
The Hopi Tribe is again requesting support of the Arizona Senators John McCain
and
Jeff Flake to direct the U.S. State Department, U. S. Department of Justice, F.B.I.
This Month In
and other federal agencies to assist the Hopi Tribe for a voluntary return of auction
Hopi History
objects identified to be of Hopi origin to the Hopi Tribe.
The Hopi Tribal Council has consistently directed its Executive Officers to pursue Louella Nahsonhoya, Hopi Tutuveni
• Paaqavi estab. in 1907 whatever means as necessary to stop our “katsina friends” from being illegally sold at
The Hopi Tribe is pleased to announce the recent hire
• Stock reduction begins auctions and forever lost in private collections.
of
Ms. Shirley Wesaw as the new Director of Financial
in 1942
Chairman Herman G. Honanie stated “We need to bring all our katsina friends
home to their rightful place on the Hopi lands. Hopi is absolute in its stance that these Management Services. Wesaw; however, is not entirely
auctions must cease. We call on all local, state and federal agencies to aid our efforts new to the Hopi Tribe, as she also served as Finance Diin recovering our sacred katsina friends. They belong on Hopi and must be returned.” rector for a brief period in 2013.
Prior to her return, Wesaw served as Chief FiThe Hopi Tribe is taking all necessary steps in addressing this matter. A special
nancial Officer at the Eastern Shoshone Tribe in
meeting is scheduled with the Hopi Tribal Council on May 21, 2015 to discuss the
Ft. Washakie, Wyoming. Wesaw said she is hapJune 1, EVE Auction in Paris, France.
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py to be back in the area, especially to be near
her aging parents. Wesaw is from Dilkon, AZ.
Sunlight Community Church
“Her past experience as Controller and Internal Audi10a: Weekly Sunday Service
tor will serve us well,” said Executive Director Wayne
7p: Tuesday Bible Study
Taylor in his announcement to Tribal Staff. “Shirley will
10-2p: Sewing
be instrumental in helping the Tribe carry out the followContact # 928-737-2583
ing tasks/projects targeted for completion in FY 2015:
Pre-Audit work and Audits for FY 2012 & 2013; IDC
Hopi Headstart Recruitment
rate development and negotiation; new Financial PoliAccepting application for
cies and Procedures; and, Finance Office Assessment.”
2015-2016 School YearCon“I also want to take this opportunity to thank (Interim
tact # 928-734-3513
Photo by Melvin George
Finance Director) Willis Kuwanvama and staff for doing
their best in carrying out their duties and responsibilities
Hopi JR High Promotion
for this long without a leader – Kwak’wha.”
5/20: 530 HJSH Stadium
Hopi Tribe hires
Shirley Wesaw as
Finance Director
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
Andrea Lomayaktewa
competes in Miss Indian
World Pageant
Hopi H.S. Graduation
5/21: 4pm HJSH Stadium
Arizona Department of
Veterans’ Services (AZDVS)
Visit Hopi Veterans Services
5/21: 10a-2p
Contact # 928-734-3461/3462
Blood Drive
5/27: 8-1p Hopi Health Care
6/16 930-230p- Cancer Support Service
Drought Management Scenario Development Workshop
6/5: 8a-5p
Hopi Veterans Memorial Ctr
Contact #928-554-8995
Infinite Possibilities
1 day Happiness WorkshopFederated Community Church
400 W Aspen, Flagstaff, AZ
6/18: 830a-330p
Contact #480-357-0996
2015 Farmers Market &
Exchange
8/15: 8-2p Hopi Veterans
Memorial Center
Contact 928-637-3465
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
The 2015 Gathering of
Nations Powwow was held
on April 25 in Albuquerque,
Climb the Mesa to Conquer NM. It is the largest powwow contest in the United
Cancer
9/13: 7a Hopi Cultural Center States and attracts many
Native American powwow
Contact # 928-734-1151
dancers from the across
the country. The Gathering
Food Handlers Training
6/3: 1-3pm
of the Nations also hosts
Shungopavy Community
one of the largest and most
prestigious pageants for
young Native women - the
Miss Indian World pageant.
Many Native women compete in the week long pageant hoping to be crowned
the new Miss Indian World;
this year there were 22 young
If you have an opinion Native women competing
or idea for an editorial you for the Title. They competed
would like to share with in areas of public speaking,
Tutuveni readership, please
personal interview, traditionfeel free to submit it to us at:
al presentation, dance and
lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us
Please limit submission to essay. Each contestant was
500 words or less. If your judged on their own cultural
idea for submission is be- knowledge.
The winner of the pageant
yond this word count, please
call to arrange space so we serves as a role model for all
can accommodate accord- ages and will spend the year
traveling throughout the
ingly at 928-734-3282.
We encourage correspon- United States and Canada
dence from our readership in representing the diverse Naterms of opinions and con- tive American, Aboriginal
cerns they have.
and Indigenous cultures.
OPINIONS
It is not known when and
if a member of the Hopi
Tribe has ever competed for
Miss Indian World, but this
year the Hopi tribe was represented in the pageant for
the second time in a row.
Andrea Lomayaktewa,
19 of Paaqavi said this was
her second time competing
in the pageant, her first was
last year. Lomayaktewa is
the daughter of Janet Sewemaenewa and Dwight Lomayaktewa; she is Greasewood and roadrunner clan.
She said she was inspired
to enter the pageant after her
brother encouraged her to
follow her dreams to become
Miss Indian World. She was
a senior in high school when
she entered the pageant. Her
first experience was filled
with doubts, excitement and
connecting with young women of other tribes. She said
she didn’t know what to expect and at one point almost
gave up and went home. The
second time she knew what
to expect and felt prepared.
Her traditional presentation
was demonstrating the Hopi
Buffalo dance.
“I asked for permission
from some Hopi elders in
Hopi Health Care
Welcomes Daryl
Melvin as CEO
demonstrating the Hopi
Buffalo dance at the pageant and they said it was
Lisa Lomavaya, Hopi Health Care Center
ok as long as there was no
feather being made,” said Please join Hopi Health Care Center in the excitement
Lomayaktewa. “But I got of welcoming new Chief Executive Officer, Daryl Mela lot of criticism for doing vin. Melvin is Hopi and Navajo, he is from the Hoospowthat. It was mostly from ungwa clan from the village of Sichomovi and born for
Hopi people and family.” muiidezgishnii clan.
She was discouraged to Prior to coming back to Hopi health Care Center, Melvin
continue after hearing the worked as CEO for the Fort Yuma Health Center for 3 years.
criticism for demonstrating While at Fort Yuma he was an integral part in securing
the buffalo dance, but the $45.5 million to construct a new health center. Additionally,
other contestants encouraged Melvin worked for the city of Flagstaff Intergovernmental
her to finish the pageant.
Affairs following his retirement as a Captain in the United
The judges asked her a Stated Public Health Service. As an officer in the USPHS
question, “What is your he held previous assignments in the Phoenix, Navajo and
tribe known for?” and was Alaska areas of the Indian Health Service for a total of 24
given a minute to answer. years, of which 13 years were in a CEO capacity. In addiShe said there was a lot tion to his professional experience, Melvin adds community
she wanted to say and an- service work to his experience with entities such as Native
swered, “We are known Americans for Community Action, Arizona Indian Living
for Kachina dances, being Treasures Awards, Hopi Education Endowment Fund and
peaceful people, piki and the Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation.
where the reservation is lo- Melvin received his educational accomplishments
cated; in the middle of the from the University of Arizona with his B.S. in Civil
Navajo reservation.”
Engineering, and the University of California, Berkley
Her platform was to pro- with his M.S.in Environmental/Civil Engineering. He
mote culture and native also completed his post-graduate certification in Public
language preservation. She Health from the University of Arizona and has doctoral
feels that it’s important for coursework in healthcare administration.
children to learn their lanAs Melvin reported for duty bright and early on May
guage at a young age and 5, 2015, he was greeted and welcomed by many smiling
for parents to speak to their faces who were not only welcoming him to HHCC but
children in their Native also welcoming him back home to Hopi. Melvin stated,
languages so they can learn “It is a privilege to serve the Hopi people and I look forand understand.
ward to working with staff and community members on
Cont’d on Page 3 providing quality patient care.”
May is National Older American Month
2 TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
THE HOPI
TUTUVENI
Hopi Tribe Settles in Lawsuit against Banking
Investment firm Morgan Keegan
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
The Hopi Tribal Council approved Resolution H-043-2015 on April 9, in which it aproved a settlement agreement in the lawsuit against
Banking Investment firm Morgan Keegan.
From 2007-2013, the Council authorized an investigation into its Investment Accounts, including the City of Moberly Bond investment. The
Council wanted an investigation into the entities managing its investment accounts to ensure investment compliance by all parties involved in
the Hopi Tribe’s financial endeavors.
Morgan Keegan, previous financial investment advisor for the Hopi Tribe, had purchased the Moberly bonds and sold them to investors one of which was the Hopi Tribe. The investment was made into an artificial sweetener plant in Moberly, Missouri. When the Project failed,
the bond payment could not be made. Investors then filed a lawsuit against Morgan Keegan. A federal judge ruled the lawsuit against Morgan
Keegan, would be considered a class action lawsuit. The class action lawsuit would return investments to investors who bought several million
dollars worth of bonds.
The Hopi Tribe, however, opted out of the class action lawsuit and chose to mediate their own.
Although Hopi financial investments have languished for several years; the Hopi Tribe, through mediation with representatives from Morgan
Keegan, was able to reach a settlement agreement.
The terms and amounts of the settlement was not disclosed during the Tribal Council meeting attended by the Tutuveni.
HopiTribal Council Notes:
Reported by: Louella Nahsonhoya, Hopi Tutuveni
Action Item 062-2015: Request to accept funds from U.S. Department of
Health & Human Services-Head Start Agency, for Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) for Hopi Head Start Author Rayma Duyouma, Hopi Head Start Director
According to Duyouma, the FY2014 Funding Increase was
authorized by the U.S. DHHS/ National Head Start Administration and appropriated to all grantees (including the Hopi Tribe)
to provide a 1.3 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA), to be
used to increase Head Start personnel salaries and fringe benefits.
On May 18, 2007, the Council approved Resolution H-0422007, specifically addressing COLA funds appropriated by Congress; including subsequent awards. The Enacting Clause of that
Resolution reads: “Be It Further Resolved that the Hopi Tribal
Council hereby authorizes the Hopi Head Start Program to award
its employees a COLA in the amount of 1.5% for the period starting June 1, 2007 and ending May 21, 2008 and such subsequent
COLA’s as are made available and funded by the DHHS. Be it
finally resolved that the Tribal Treasurer is authorized to receive
and expend said funds in accordance with this resolution and
applicable financial policies and procedures.”
When Duyouma first received the FY2014 COLA appropriations letter from the Funding Agency, she went before the Tribal
Council to seek their advice and direction on how to proceed;
due to the language in the Hopi Tribe’s recent financial appropriations, which states no COLA for Hopi Tribal employees, including grant funded programs. The Council at the time direct-
STAFF
Director/
Managing Editor
Louella Nahsonhoya
928-734-3281
Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us
Secretary II
Cindi Polingyumptewa
928-734-3282
cpolingyumptewa@hopi.
nsn.us
Reporter
Crystal Dee
928-734-3284
cdee@hopi.nsn.us
EDITORIAL BOARD
Belma Navakuku
Jeannette Honanie
Stan Bindell
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CIRCULATION
The Hopi Tutuveni is published
twice a month, with a circulation of 5,000 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper is delivered
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of
each month to the following
locations: Keams Canyon Store,
Polacca Circle M, Hopi Health
Care Center, Tsakursovi, Hopi
Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi
Village Store, Hotevilla Store,
Moenkopi Travel Center,
Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tribal
Government Complex and all
Village Administration offices.
The Tutuveni is also available
at the following border town
locations: Flagstaff- Hopi
Heritage Plaza N.A.C.A /Steves
Blvd., HTEDC, Mike & Rhonda’s East. Winslow-Caseys,
Winslow Library, Brown Mug,
Alphonso’s; Joe and Aggie’s
Restaurant, El Rancho Restaurant. Dilkon - Bashas. Tuba
City Bashas.
ed her to seek guidance from the General Counsel. The General
Counsel advised Duyouma to draft a new Resolution, specifically requesting approval and acceptance, for this one time.
A new Resolution was drafted and submitted through the process to be placed on the Council’s Agenda. However, the document, was lost in the process and could not be located for several
weeks, but eventually found and placed on the Council’s Agenda.
The Council discussed the appropriations from DHHS to give
Head Start employees a COLA, they discussed the Tribe’s appropriations language and debated on Resolution H-042-2007
which approved subsequent COLA’s to Head Start as funded
by US DHHS. Still needing more clarification, the Council requested interpretation from Deputy General Counsel David Waterman.
Waterman informed Council that “technically, if a Resolution
is approved by Tribal Council (H-042-007), it becomes law until
another resolution takes it away.” Resolution H-042-007 is still
active because no other Resolution has been approved to rescind LETTERS TO EDITOR and
or supersede.
GUEST SUBMITTALS
By a Vote of 5 yes, 6 No, 0 Abstentions; Council Disap- The Tutuveni welcomes letters
proved A.I. 062-2015 to accept $20,081 COLA appropria- from readers. A full name,
tions from the U.S.DHHS for Hopi Head Start employees. complete address and phone
Action Item 061-2015: Seeks approval to purchase 78 Passenger School Bus for
Hopi Head Start Program Author Rayma Duyouma, Hopi Head Start Director
number is required to verify
authenticity of the author.
Anonymous letters will not be
printed. The Tutuveni reserves
the right to edit for clarity and
may decline to print Letters
that are potentially libelous
and slanderous. Submittals
should be limited to 500 words
or less and will be run on a
space available basis. Letters
may be sent to:
Louella Nahsonhoya
Director/Managing Editor
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
The Hopi Head Start Program continues to strive to meet the educational and social needs of the Hopi/Tewa Children and to provide a comprehensive education program by providing bus transportation. The Hopi Head Start program applied and was given a
one-time award in the amount of $104,111 the National Head Start funding Agency to purchase one bus.
“With your blessings, we would like to purchase this bus for the students,” said Director Duyouma.
Douyouma stated they received the award letter in Sept. 2014; however, per procurement and the financial policies, they first had
to secure bids. Once complete, they started the Action Item/Resolution process on Feb. 11, 2014; however, the documents were lost,
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but eventually located and placed on the HTC agenda. The deadline to notify the funding agency is May 31, 2015.
Council discussed the lateness of the Resolution and stressed that all Authors need to keep on top of their A.I’s/Resolutions so $35 for 6-months/USA
it is addressed by Council in a timely manner, as most documents are time sensitive. The Tribal Council, Voted Unanimously to $50 for 12-months/USA
approve A.I.061, with amendments, authorizing purchase of a 78-Passenger Bus from the Auto Safety House (ASH) in the amount ADVERTISING
of $104,111.00, with funds awarded from the Head Start funding Agency.
Call 928-734-3282
Update on 2008 Amendments to Coal Mining Lease No. 14-20-0450-5743
Story run in 4/7 Edition
On Nov. 21, 2011, the Hopi Tribal Council reviewed the 2008
Amendments to Coal Mining Lease No. 14-20-0450-5743 between the
Hopi Tribe and Peabody Western Coal Company and determined that
the Amendments represented the need for a beneficial adjustment in
royalty rates to be paid to the Hopi Tribe under the Coal Lease; and was
in the best interest of the Hopi Tribe.
The Hopi Tribe is to maximize tribal revenue and benefits derived
from the sale of the Tribe’s coal under the coal lease between the Tribe
and Peabody Coal Company.
In an earlier 1987 Amendment to the 1996 Coal Mining Lease (Lease
No. 1-20-0450-5743) with Peabody Coal Company, the amendment
provided an opportunity for the Tribe to reopen the payment provisions
of the Lease at ten year intervals in order to adjust the royalty rate paid
to the Tribe for coal sales made by Peabody to its customers.
Under the reopener provision of the 1987 Lease Amendments, the
Coal Mining Lease was also amended in 1997. Again in March, 2007,
the Hopi Tribe notified Peabody Coal Company that the Tribe had determined to reopen the payment provisions of the Coal Lease and seek
additional compensation for the sale of Hopi coal.
The Tribal Council’s Energy and Water Teams engaged in reopener
negotiations with Peabody Coal Company and Salt River Project between October, 2007 and September, 2008 and presented a report to
the Tribal Council regarding the substance and outcome of said negoti-
PUBLIC
NOTICE
ations, including the terms of a recommended agreement for the 2008
Amendments.
The Council approved the 2008 Amendments to the Coal Mining
Lease between the Hopi Tribe and Peabody Western Coal Company
and authorized and directed the Chairman to execute the 2008Amendments and the 2008 Hopi Salt River Project (SRP) Performance Agreement on behalf of the Hopi Tribe.
The renegotiated lease increased the Generation payment (royalty
rates) to the Hopi Tribe for coal mined through the Navajo Generating Station. The rates were re-negotiated and language changed from
the payee Peabody Coal Company to Salt River Project (SRP). This
established the Navajo Generation Station (NGS) Scholarship Fund.
Changes also increased the administrative fee assessed by the tribe and
the amount contributed to the scholarship fund. The term lease was also
extended for a ten-year period: 2008-2017.
All proceeds from the Lease Agreement go to the Hopi Education
Endowment Fund (HEEF) to assist Hopi students with their educational
endeavors. Scheduled Lease payments to the Hopi Tribe are as follows:
• Annual Administrative Fee Payment $30,000
01/31/2015
• Generation Performance Payment
$1,365,000 03/31/2015
• Scholarship Payment
$95,000 12/14/2015
The Resolution was approved by majority Vote of 9 in favor, 4
opposed, 0 abstaining.
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HOPI TRIBAL
COUNCIL
Herman G. Honanie
CHAIRMAN
Alfred Lomahquahu Jr
VICE CHAIRMAN
Vernita Selestewa
Tribal Secretary
Robert Sumatzkuku
Tribal Treasurer
Alfonso Sakeva
Sergeant-At-Arms
Village of Upper
Moenkopi
Michael Elmer
Jonathan Phillips
Leroy Sumatzkuku
Danny Humetewa
Village of Bakabi
Davis F. Pecusa
Gail Poley
Lamar Keevama
Village of Kykotsmovi
Nada Talayumptewa
Albin Mooya Jr.
Norman Honanie
Miona Kaping
Village of Mishongnovi
Annette F. Talayumptewa
Malinda Andrews
Mervin Yoyetewa
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015
From Page 1 Lomayaktewa
Throughout the week she made friends with the other contestants and found she
was the youngest. She said they began calling her their little sister and embraced her.
“It wasn’t a competition, but with ourselves because they don’t have the same
goals as you,” said Lomayaktewa. “I learned a lot from the other contestants about
their culture and they were very interested in ours. They wanted to know more.”
The week of the pageant they wore sashes and ribbons the whole week and they
were not allowed to leave their chaperones or hang out. They were also told to delete
everything on their Facebook profiles in case there might be something that could give
them a negative image.
“They wanted us to present ourselves in a good way,” said Lomayaktewa.
Lomayaktewa said she would like to compete in the pageant again. She is a freshman at Santa Fe Community College and is majoring in Nursing and Early Child
Education.
May
declared
Older
American
Month
on Hopi
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LOCAL NEWS
Navajo-Hopi Honor Riders
Support Veterans, Military
and Gold/Blue Star Mothers
Navajo-Hopi Honor Riders approach the Hopi Cultural Center
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
On May 12, Chairman Herman Honanie read a Proclamation declaring May as Older American Month on the Hopi Reservation.
“The proclamation I am about to read is to give recognition to our elders because
of many things they represent in our lives; such as values to sustain our culture,” said
Chairman Honanie. “Their expectations of us and what they were trying to teach us
we will look back on the values of their teachings.”
The Proclamation for Older America Month 2015 recognized the Hopi and Tewa
elders on the twelve Hopi villages for their contributions and sacrifices to ensure a
better life for future generations and also the Office Of Adult and Aging Servicesfor
their commitment to serving the elders to ensure they live longer and healthier lives.
The Proclamation also recognized the Older Americans Act of 1965 which provides
services to help older adults to remain healthy and independent.
“May 2015 is now proclaimed as Older American Month and each Hopi shall take
time to recognize older adults and the people who serve them as powerful and vital
individuals who greatly contribute to the community,” said Chairman Honanie.
Office of Adult & Aging Services Manager Beatrice Norton said the proclamation
signifies the creation of community and home based services and also signifies that
“we should honor and remember what our elders have contributed to our tribe; they
maintained and retained our culture that’s why we still exercise our culture.”
Norton said there is an estimated 60 Hopi elders registered with the Arizona Long
Term Care System (ALTCS).
Families of deceased Veterans receive Flags: “Due to Hopi traditional burials,
these families did not receive a flag,” said Eugene Talas
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
Uniformed Army JROTC students from
Pinon High School stood at attention
alongside Highway 264 in front of the
Hopi Cultural Center waiting to greet the
Navajo Hopi Honor Riders who were traveling from Window Rock, AZ on May 12.
Larry Noble, founder of the Navajo Hopi
Honor Ride said they have been doing the
“Honor ride” for 13 years. The first ride
was in memory of Lori Piestewa, the first
Native American woman killed in action
at the start of the Invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Piestewa was a part of the 507th Maintenance Company that was ambushed in
Nasiriyah, Iraq. Piestewa was killed and
comrades taken prisoners of war.
After her passing, Noble said he got
By Eldon Kalemsa
some people together to start the run,
which was supposed to be a small run in
Hopi Tobacco Program
Piestewa’s memory.
“We wanted to let the families know
that
we support them and feel their pain,”
The Great American Smoke Out,
said
Noble. “Lori’s parents indicated their
GASO which happened on November 20,
daughter
wasn’t the only one who was
2015 all over in the US is a day to supkilled and there were others. They wantport the initiative to not smoke or use any
ed us to continue the run to support those
commercial tobacco products. With all the
soldiers.”
education that is provided and the more
This year marks the Thirteenth Annuwe learn about all the different products
al Navajo Hopi Honor Ride in rememof commercial tobacco and all the ways
brance and tribute to Gold Star Families,
that it will harm our bodies, this is the day Mr. Johnny Kaye with his Keams Canacknowledgement to Blue Star Families,
to reflect on all that and use this day as a yon Shopping Center Staff
gratitude to veterans and support for aclandmark of your day to quit.
tive duty military personnel.
We are proud to recognize all the local
Honor riders make a four day journey
merchants who participate in such events
across the Navajo and Hopi reservations
such as these that the Tribal Programs
starting in Window Rock and making
provide for the communities to educate
stops throughout their journey.
and bring to attention such events that
The flags of each military branch waved
impact our own local communities and its
in the wind as the sound of thunder neared
members. It is always too often that we
the Hopi Cultural Center signifying the
fail to recognize how important our local
Honor Riders were near. Vehicles travstores are and how much we rely on them
eling on Highway 264 pulled over to see
to disseminate information because they
the riders as they entered the parking lot; a
are the hub of our communities.
semi truck driver pulled over and got out
With that, the Hopi Tobacco Program
of his vehicle to pay his respects. Tourists
provided Honanie Convenient Store, Po- Polacca Circle M Staff with their award visiting stopped short of the entrance into
lacca Circle M, Keams Canyon Mustang
the restaurant to see what was going on
Gas Mart, and the Keams Canyon Shopand came back out to pay their respects
ping Center with plaques in appreciation
as well. The sound of the motorcycles and
for their continued support and participathe sight of the JROTC in uniform filled
tion in events such as the “Great Amerthe atmosphere with patriotic pride and
ican Smoke Out”. On this day, all these
respect for men and women in the armed
stores did not sell any tobacco products
forces past and present.
for the whole day, 24 hrs.
The Hopi Veteran’s Services hosted
the riders as they do each year. The CerA comment was made buy one of the
emony started with a prayer by Phillip
salesman, “We lost about $150.00 in revQouchwytewa Sr., Vice Commander of
enue up to now with no tobacco sales”.
the Lori Piestewa Post #80 and Hopi
My reply to him was, “Is life worth more
Chairman Herman G. Honanie welcomed
than $150.00”.
Keams Canyon Mustang staff pose with the riders to the Hopi reservation.
Appreciation to Local Merchants who Support Great
American Smoke Out (GASO)
their award (with Tobacco Man)
Honanie told the riders that Quotchytewa blessed them with offerings of best
wishes and hopes of sustenance on their
journey.
“Thank you for your services,” said
Honanie. “I hope America will see and feel
the spirit of your journey. I hope for the
best outcome tribally and individually.”
During the ceremony, Eugene Talas,
Manager for the Hopi Veteran’s Services
invited families of three Hopi veteran’s
who passed on to receive flags; Vernon Tawavendewa, Army – Korean War; Wilmer
Kaveena, Navy – WWII; and Erica James,
Army - Afghanistan.
“Due to Hopi traditional burials, these
families did not receive a flag,” said Talas.
Cedric Tawavendewa said his father was
in the Army as a tank mechanic and it was
an honor to receive the flag because he
wasn’t able to attend his father’s funeral.
“It made everything come full circle. He
was always there for me and my children,”
said Tawavendewa. “I’m happy.”
The Hopi Veteran’s Services provided
snacks to the Honor Riders as they continued their ride to Dilkon Veteran’s Organization; their ride ended at the home of
Terri and Percy Piestewa’s (Lori’s parents)
home in Flagstaff, AZ with a barbeque.
Noble said they have become an organization that has grown to an estimated 400 riders.
Specialist Joseph Hudson who was with
the 507th Maintenance Company along
with Piestewa when they were ambushed,
was one of the Navajo-Hopi Honor Riders. Hudson was captured and was taken
prisoner of war. He is from Alamogordo,
NM. He said became involved with the
Honor Ride in 2005 when the Piestewa’s
invited him to their home.
“They are so warm and welcoming with
open arms to all veterans and riders. They
had a special place in their heart for me
and it’s wonderful,” said Hudson. “The
Honor Ride is healing and it’s great to be
surrounded by people who still care and
have love for this country, reservation and
Native Pride; it’s amazing.”
The Honor Riders do Veteran’s funeral
escorts, welcome home runs and what the
family requests as support.
“We want the families to know that we
are here if they want a shoulder to cry on
and we are also educating non-Veteran’s
to help them understand what their veteran’s are going through,” said Noble.
The riders consist of veteran’s past and
present; family members and those who
support veteran’s. For more information
on the Navajo Hopi Honor Ride, Noble
can be contacted at www.honor-riders.org.
4 TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
LOCAL NEWS
Native American Astronaut
Dr. John Herrington visits
Hopi High School on May 5
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
Dr. John Herrington, the
first Native American Astronaut of the Chickasaw
Nation, visited Hopi High
School students during an
assembly on May 5. Herrington was invited by the
Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF), in
partnership with Arizona
Public Services (APS), as
part of the Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) Career Awareness speaker
series.
Herrington is a retired
United States Naval Aviator and a former NASA
astronaut. He was born in
Wetumka, OK and grew up
in Colorado Springs, CO;
Riverton, WY and Plano,
TX where he graduated
from Plano Senior High
School.
Before he earned his
commission into the United States Navy in 1984, he
earned his bachelor’s degree in applied Mathematics from the University of
Colorado.
His career in the Navy
consisted of Aviation Officer Candidate School at
the Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fl. In 1985 he was
designated a Naval Aviator
and proceeded to Patrol
Squadron Thirty-one. Af-
ter training, his first operational assignment was
with Patrol Squadron Forty-eight where he made
three operational deployments.
After he completed his
operational tour, he was
selected to attend the United States Naval Test Pilot
School in January 1990.
After graduation he reported to the Force Warfare
Aircraft Test Directorate
as a project for the Joint
Primary Aircraft Training
System.
In 1995, he reported to
the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School where he received a Master of Science
Degree in aeronautical engineering. Upon his completion he was assigned as
a special projects officer to
the Bureau of Naval Personnel Sea Duty Component when he was selected
to the astronaut program.
He was selected by
NASA in 1996 and reported to the Lyndon B.
Johnson Space Center.
He completed two years
of training and evaluation
when he qualified for flight
assignment as a mission
specialist.
Herrington was selected as Mission Specialist
for STS-113, the sixteenth
Space Shuttle mission to
the International Space
Station.
Endeavour was launched
from the Kennedy Space
Center on Nov. 23, 2002 to
deliver P1 Truss segment,
a structural support for
Space Station radiators and
delivered new Expedition
6 crew to the station. They
returned to Earth on Dec.
7, 2002 with the Expedition 5 crew. They spent
a total of six months in
space. The mission duration was 13 days, 18 hours
and 47 minutes. During the
mission, Herrington performed three spacewalks,
a total of 19 hours and 55
minutes.
Herrington shared a video of his journey to space
with the kids and they were
interested right away. The
video was of his crewmembers and their journey
from Earth to Space. He
also shared some interesting facts about how many
people have visited space.
He said he is the 143rd
person to have walked in
space.
“We are a prestigious
club, only a few people
can say they have walked
in space,” said Herrington.
He said he enjoyed his
visit to Hopi and the chil-
First Lady Arlene Honanie presented Dr. John Herrington with a gift on behalf
of Chairman Honanie
dren were very respectful
and had great questions.
“I like sharing my story and I hope the children picked up something
and can make something
of their lives,” said Herrington. “The reward is
feeling you have done a
good job and to continue
doing it.”
A luncheon was hosted
by HEEF in honor of Herrington at the Tewa Community Building. During
the luncheon, HEEF members were recognized and
honored Herrington with
gifts. He was given a painting from a young Hopi artist, a planting stick with
Hopi seeds and gift from
the Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie.
“The speaker series was
initiated in 2013 when
HEEF was awarded a grant
from APS that includes
funding for a project aimed
at increasing the number
of STEM professionals
state-wide,” said Michael
Adams, HEEF Marketing/
Special Events Coordinator.
The speaker series was
proposed by HEEF as way
to introduce Hopi students
to careers they might not
consider when planning
their educational goals and
career.
“The intent of this project is to generate interest
among Hopi students in
careers in the STEM fields
and introduce them to Hopi
or Native American professionals in those fields,”
said Adams.
The APS Stem Career
Awareness program is
funded by the APS foundation and is designed to
provide career awareness
presentations to middle
school students on STEM
fields with 4 presentations
per year until 2016.
Goals of the grant are to
expose middle school students to a variety of careers
in the STEM fields and
those fields determined to
be of high priority to the
Hopi Tribe, invite Hopi
professionals and other
Native American speakers
and expose students to at
least 8 career areas.
“We are planning to get
a local Hopi STEM professional in the classroom to
offer a more intimate presentation in the student’s
math and science classes,”
said Adams.
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 5
LOCAL NEWS
Hopi Resource Enforcement Celebrates National Police Week
Sarah Tawayama from the Hopi Treasurer’s
Office appreciates the Cowboy Breakfast
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
Despite a cold and
breezy morning, Hopi
Resource
Enforcement
Services (HRES) served
a “Cowboy Breakfast”
to the public on May 13.
The menu consisted of
pancakes, bacon, sausage,
scrambled eggs, biscuits
and gravy and beverages.
HRES served well over
100 guests who stopped
their office for the cowboy
breakfast. Some stayed
and visited with one another while others got their
breakfast to go. The Community Emergency Response Team was on hand
directing traffic.
The breakfast was a kick
off to celebrate National
HRES Officer Marlena Joe and Detective Larios serves community with a Cowboy Breakfast to kick off Police Week
Police Week at HRES. National Police Week began
in 1962 by President John
F. Kennedy who signed a
proclamation that designated May fifteenth as Peace
Officers Memorial Day and
the week in which it falls as
Police Week. Thousands of
law enforcements agencies
from around the world celebrate this week to honor
those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our communities.
“Our police week started today,” said Detective
Andrea Larios, HRES.
“We are starting our Police Week with the cowboy
breakfast and the officers
are serving the breakfast
to the community and mingling with them. We want
them to know we are just
like them; we are men and
women who want to do
things for our tribe.”
On Thurs, May 14 they
held their Law Day activities at the HRES office.
They invited local programs and resources that
assist HRES during calls
for service such as the Domestic Violence Program,
Behavioral Health and
Hopi Health Care Center.
They also invited Navajo
Police Department, Coconino County, Navajo
County, Arizona Department of Public Safety and
many more agencies.
On the morning of May
15, a proclamation was
read with a memorial service to remember the fallen officers within the state
of Arizona.
Hopi BIA Annual Law Day
“Nationally there are
thousands of officers who
have given their life protecting and serving; there
are nine officers in the
state of Arizona who have
lost their lives and 273 nationally,” said Larios.
After the proclamation
was read, they had a roll
of officers who gave their
lives protecting and serving their communities.
HRES officers went
through an inspection and
prayer after the roll call to
get themselves prepared to
go out and do their jobs in
protecting the Hopi Community and Hopi range lands.
“The prayer will take us
into the upcoming year to
get us ready; leave behind
the old year,” said Larios.
To close out Police Week,
HRES Officer Charles Mahkewa cooked up the delicious Cowboy Breakfast of pancakes, bacon, sausage,
scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy
HRES will have a relay run
on May 16 which will begin
at 6 a.m. Runners will be
start from Spider Mound and
Moenkopi Legacy Inn. They
are expected to arrive in
Kykotsmovi at around noon
or 1 p.m. at junction Route
2 and Highway 264. They
will run or walk the last mile
to HRES office where they
will have a celebration ending the Police Week. Larios
said they will conclude with
a barbeque and everyone is
invited to attend.
There are many people
Larios said she would like
to thank; Three Canyon
Ranch, Hopi Telecommunications Inc., Hopi
Economic Development
Corporation, Hopi EMS,
Office of the Chairman, Office of the Vice Chairman,
KUYI and so many people
who have come together to
make this event successful.
“Thank you to everyone
who supports law enforcement because this is a thankless job, but someone has to
do it and there is not enough
recognition,” said Larios.
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE
MONTH, 2015
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
BIA Hopi Police Officers (L-R): Ofcr. Kevin Pavinyama; Ofcr. Randall Begay; K-9
Handler/Ofcr. Lyle Benally; Spec. Agent Jamie Kootswatewa; Ofcr. Duwayne Honahnie Jr.; Ofcr. Brandon Dubray and Retired Police Officer Howard Sakiestewa.
K-9 Police Officer Lyle Benally and his K-9 Tyson who is a dual purpose K-9; Narcotics detection and a patrol dog.
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Hopi Police Department held their Annual Law
Day Celebration on May 15 in front of the BIA Police Station. It was a cloudy day with
some wind, but that didn’t keep the community from coming out to enjoy a day filled
with activities, demonstrations and lunch provided by the police officers.
The Hopi High School JROTC posted colors for the opening ceremony and Officer
Dean James’ family placed a wreath by his memorial.
Special Agent Kootswatewa said they invited many of their support agencies and
was happy with the turnout from the community.
Hopi Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Navajo Hot Shots, Navajo County Sheriffs,
Guardian Medical Services, Hopi Tewa Women’s Coalition to End Abuse, Hopi Health
Care Center Sexual Assault Nurse Examination (SANE) program and the Hopi Foster
Care Service were the supporting agencies who helped make the 2015 Law Day a success.
The Hopi EMS did a demonstration with the Jaws of Life on a vehicle. The Jaws of Life
is a hydraulic rescue tool used by emergency personnel to help extract victims from a vehicle. Other demonstrations included the K-9 police dogs and the Fatal Vision simulator.
Police Week continued the next day with the Dean James Memorial Run. More than 80
participants participated in the 8.9 miles and 2 mile run on a cold, rainy and muddy morning.
Denelle James, daughter of Dean James said they hope to make the event bigger.
This year was the first year they had prizes for the top female and male runners who
ran 8.9 miles. This is the third annual memorial run.
“I want to thank those who came out to help celebrate, especially to the community,”
said Kootswatewa. “It’s always a somber time when we do recognition and memorial
services for those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”
The rich heritage of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders spans
the world and the depths of America’s history. Generation after generation, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have forged a proud legacy that reflects the spirit of our Nation
-- a country that values the contributions of everyone who calls America home. During
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we honor the perseverance
of those who courageously reached for their hopes and dreams in a new land, and we
celebrate the important impact the AAPI community has made on our Nation’s progress.
From the more than one million immigrants who journeyed across the Pacific and arrived on Angel Island to the Chinese-American laborers who risked their lives to link our
coasts by rail, the determination of this vibrant community represents the best of our national character. In each chapter of our country’s story -- in places like Selma and the grape
fields of Delano, during the moments where our Nation’s destiny has been decided -- AAPIs of all backgrounds have set inspiring examples as leaders and trailblazers, united by a
common hope for civil rights, equal treatment, and a better tomorrow for all Americans.
Through times of hardship and in the face of enduring prejudice, these women and men
have persisted and forged ahead to help strengthen our Union. Native Hawaiians have
fought to protect their treasured traditions, language, and lands. And AAPI patriots have
defended the beliefs for which we stand. Seventy years ago, the United States and our
allies secured a lasting peace throughout the Asia Pacific region and much of the world
-- a victory achieved in part by thousands of Filipino Americans who fought valiantly
but were denied compensation, and also by Japanese Americans who served this country
even as the freedom of their loved ones was denied.
Fifty years ago, the United States opened new doors of opportunity to more Asian and
Pacific Islander immigrants through the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, ending
the arbitrary and outdated policies that unfairly limited the potential of entire regions.
This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, which brought
new Vietnamese, Cambodian, Hmong, and Laotian communities to this country. But as
we recognize the enormous progress America has made, we must also acknowledge the
many struggles AAPIs continue to experience in the face of persistent inequality and bigotry, including barriers to equal access to education, employment, and health care. South
Asian Americans -- especially those who are Muslim, Hindu, or Sikh -- too often face
senseless violence and harassment due only to the color of their skin or the tenets of their
faith. And to this day, many AAPIs continue to live in the shadows and are separated from
their families due to our broken immigration system.
My Administration is committed to addressing these unmet needs and the ugly discrimination that still exists. I was proud to re-establish the White House Initiative on AAPIs
soon after I took office, to foster opportunities for increased access to and involvement
in Federal programs. As part of that effort, my Administration is expanding its regional
network of Federal leaders and hosting community meetings across the country to better
understand the needs of the diverse AAPI community. Last year, I announced my intent
to take actions that would allow more high-skilled immigrants, graduates, and entrepreneurs to stay and contribute to our economy, and I continue to call on the Congress to
pass comprehensive immigration reform. To highlight the tremendous growth of the AAPI
community and my Administration’s commitment to increasing opportunity for AAPIs
everywhere, this month we will host the White House Summit on AAPIs -- an unprecedented and historic all-day convening of senior Federal officials and community leaders
from across the country.
As we commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we pay tribute to all those in the AAPI community who have striven for a brighter future for the next
generation. Together, let us recommit to embracing the diversity that enriches our Nation
and to ensuring all our people have an equal chance to succeed in the country we love.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United
States, do hereby proclaim May 2015 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month. I call upon all Americans to visit www.WhiteHouse.gov/AAPI to learn more
about our efforts on behalf of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and to observe this
month with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of April, in
the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of the United States
of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
6 TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
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Notice of Availability of the
Four Corners Power Plant and
Navajo Mine Energy Project Final
Environmental Impact Statement
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, the Office of Surface
Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has prepared a Final
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential
environmental impacts from the Proposed Action.
PROPOSED ACTION
The following actions were evaluated for environmental impacts:
Power Plant Lease Amendment – Arizona Public Service proposes to
continue operation of the Four Corners Power Plant through 2041 and
has entered into a lease amendment with the Navajo Nation.
Energy Transmission Lines – Transmission lines directly connected to
the power plant and owned by Arizona Public Service and Public
Service Company of New Mexico require rights-of-way renewals to
continue operation.
Navajo Mine Permit Renewal – Navajo Transitional Energy Company
(NTEC) proposes to continue operation of the Navajo Mine to fuel the
power plant.
New Coal Mine Area – NTEC also proposes to develop a new area,
referred to as the Pinabete Permit area, within its existing Navajo Mine
Lease to have sufficient coal to supply the power plant through 2041.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
The Final EIS was
The completion of the Final EIS follows several
released on May 1, 2015.
years of research, analysis and public
The document can be
involvement. OSMRE held nine public scoping
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OSMRE EIS Coordinator,
early June 2015, and will be available on the
at 303-293-5049.
website at that time.
Intermountain Centers
for Human Development
Northland Pioneer College is looking for a learning assistant at the Hopi
In the Hopi Children’s Court, Hopi Jurisdiction
Center to assist students
Keams Canyon, Arizona
with placement testing and
In the matter of Seweyestewa,J. DOB:07/18/2014, Minor tutoring; and assist faculty
with record keeping.For deChild. And concerning Adrianna Seweyestewa, Parent
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TITION FOR PERMANET GUARDIANSHIP
LEGALS
THE HOPI TRIBE TO: DYLAN MULL, BIOThe Arizona Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the
LOGICAL PARENT OF THE ABOVED-NAMED
Arizona Human Trafficking Council cordially invite you to the FREE
CHILD
HUMAN
TRAFFICKING IN NATIVE COMMUNITIES SEMINAR
Petitioners, LORI LUCAS and PAUL SEWEMAENEWA,
have filed a Petition for Permanent Guardianship in the
Date: Thursday June 11
Hopi Children’s Court, bearing case Nos. 2012CC063;
Location: Arizona HIDTA Training Center
2012CC0064; and 2014CC011 (consolidated cases).
5350 North 48th Street, Chandler AZ, 85226
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the biological
father, DYLAN MULL, and any interested persons
(family or relatives of minor) who contest the Petition
for Permanent Guardianship shall file a response to the
Petition with the Hopi Children’s Court with in twenty (20) calendar days from date of publication. Your
response must be filed with 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 Permanent Guardianship
may be obtained by submitting a written request to:
Mr. Samuel R. C. 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 15TH day of April, 2015
HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT
/s/ Belena Harvey, Court Clerk
P.O. Box 156
Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034
Telephone: (928) 738-5171
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (AZDVS) Visit
Hopi Tribal Complex)
Intermountain Centers
has openings for
Full time, Part time & fill in positions
Sleep overs maybe required.
Some shifts would be great for students.
Must be 21 or older.
Potential lodging for day shifts.
For more information please call
(928) 2881 Ext. 4106
HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION
NOTICE OF COLLECTION
The following individuals need to contact
the Hopi Credit Association to take care
of outstanding debts owed:
Rhonda David/
Stephanina Pablo
Carla Harvey
Garilynn Hayah
Ione Lomayestewa
Rose Namoki
Raymond Namoki
Betty Outah
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Call (928) 737-2000 to make satisfactory
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Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Shonto Preparatory School
Employment Opportunities
Certified Positions
Teacher – Elementary*
Art Teacher – Elementary
Music Teacher – Elementary *
Band Instructor – Elementary*
Social Studies Teacher – High School**
Automotive, Welding, Building Trades Teacher(CTE)– H.S.
Business Management Teacher (CTE)–H.S.
RN, LPN Certified School Nurse - District
Licensed Social Worker - Residential
Summer School Temporary Positions
ESS Certified Teacher (1)
High School Certified Teacher (4)
Highly Qualified Teachers in Math, Science, Social
Studies, and English and/or Language Arts
Classified Positions
Contracts with Foster parents to provide speall Veterans and/or Family Members of Veterans, a
cialized foster care to Native American youth or Attention
AZDVS Benefits Officer will be offering counseling and assistance to
Therapeutic Foster Care for youth. Therapeutic apply for Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits. Please bring a copy of
military discharge document (DD Form 214); an ID card;
and Specialized foster parents work from their your
social security card; marriage and/or divorce documents; birth
homes to provide assistance, 24 hour support, su- and/or death certificates; and any financial award letters to apply
pervision, and training. At least one foster parent for VA benefits during the scheduled visit to Hopi.
is required to remain in the home on a full times Where:
Hopi Veterans Services
Located in H.O.P.I. Cancer Support Services bldg.
basis. Stipend sufficient to support requirement.
Kykotsmovi, Arizona (across the street from the
For more information Contact Cathy at 928-636-2881 x 4101
Learning Assistant
Hopi Center
Effective Friday May 15,
2015, the Office Revenue
Commission will no longer be issuing any permits
on Fridays, due to the high
volume of last minute peddler permit requests.
The Office of Revenue
Commission will continue
to accept applications, but
will not issue any permits
on Fridays. If you do not
have a current permit, you
will not be able to peddle
any items until your receive your permit.
Therefore, we urge all
peddlers who need a permit for weekend activities
to come to our office on
Monday through Thursday
to obtain their permit.
When:
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Time:
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (MST)
To schedule an appointment please call Hopi Veterans Services at
(928) 734-3461/3462. You can also call Tanya, AZDVS, at (928)
674- 8332.
Security Officer
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Shonto Preparatory School is an EEO/Navajo Preference
The KIVA Institute and Capacity Builders have scheduled May 25th and 26th (and maybe the 27th) for a
“photo-shoot” for all Hopi (local that are interested to have their artwork photographed. The photo shoot will
be held at the Hopi Cultural Center; and at my nephew Gerald Lomaventema’s gallery. Work must be “market ready”. The shoot usually takes about one hour for each shoot, so we need to know who all want to take
advantage of this opportunity. Please let Michael Billie know if you are interested: Contact: Michael Billie
m.billie@grantwriters.net. Or you may email me at this email address; on my personal Facebook page, or on
the KIVA Facebook page. The photographers are Michael Billie and Carl Onsae. This is free service from
KIVA and Capacity Builders as part of our initiative to help local artists. Please pass the word to your relatives
The Hopi Wildlife &
Ecosystems Management
Program (WEMP) has the
2015-16 Arizona Hunting
Regulations and Applications for those who wish to
apply for Deer and Turkey
in the State of Arizona.
NEW THIS YEAR! We
have a YOUTH (JUNIORS)
ONLY Any Antlered General Deer hunt in GMU 5A/5B
October 23-29, 2015.
For Hopi Hunt numbers, please call (928) 7343606/3605 or email DTalayumptewa@hopi.nsn.us.
Submit applications to the
Hopi WEMP Office by 3pm
Tuesday, June 9, 2015. For
further information, please
call the WEMP Office.
www.hopi-nsn.gov
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Qualified Individuals Must Submit Online Application by Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Humanities (AH) seeks qualified individuals to join the 2015-2017 AZ Speaks roster.
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from the Hopi Day School
Essays from Hopi Day School 5th Grade Class,
featuring Hopi Code Talker Charles Lomakema
Charles Lomakema
Did you by chance ever know Charles Lomakema?
The one important thing I know about him is he was a
Hopi CodeTalker.
He was from the village of Shungopavi and his clan
was Poqoswungwa. Tawayouma was also his Hopi name
and he had a lot of kids.
He was a Code Talker and was taken when he was still
a young man. The white people just came and took him
with them. There were other Hopis that they took too and
they all became the Hopi Code Talkers in the war.
This is my story of Charles Lomakema who was a
hero and will always be remembered.
Arlin Dominic Tungovia - Piphefyah
Village of Mishongovi/Corn Clan
The Humble Charles Lomakema
Have you ever heard of the Hopi Code Talker
Charles Lomakema? He was drafted at the age of 32
years old. He was picked up while washing off at the
spring. In my story I will tell you more about the honorable Charles Lomakema.
Charles Lomakema’s childhood was very different
then mine. He and other children slept on the floor in
rows and on sheepskin. He was a humble heroic man
Madonna Dawasevaya’s 5th Grade Class pose in front of the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center
and his Hopi name was Tawayouma. He belonged to the
Bear Strap Clan. This man was one of the many Hopis
who fought for us and who was very courageous.
The One and Only Charles Lomakema
Charles Lomakema
All the Hopi Code Talkers fought to keep us free. I
Have you ever heard of the Code Talker Charles LoCharles Lomakema was a strong and courageous
learned that the Hopi language, “was a code that was
makema? Well I have. In my essay I’m going to tell you man. He was my grandpa although I never had the
never broken.” As a student because of the code I was
amazing true facts about Charles Lomakema. Charles
opportunity to meet I heard lots of inspiration stones
encouraged with the rest of Mrs. Dawasevaya’s 5th grade
was a very humble guy. He had 8 girls and 5 boys. He about him.
had a wonderful wife named Jane Lomakema. He was
Many times I heard lots of stuff about him and his class to speak Hopi more.
Bear Strap clan and his Hopi name was Tawayouma.
family.I will share some interesting stuff about the lo- The Hopi Code Talkers fought not only for the Hopi
His hobbies were ranching and farming. He raised makema family. First of all he has 8 girls and 5 boys. As Tribe, but for the whole United States of America. They
all fought to keep us free and that is something that we
bright white colored sheep. He went to the spring to get his children they all slept in a row on sheep skin.
clean purified water. He was drafted when he was 32
Another interesting fact is that he was at the spring be- should never take forgranted. Important, they used our
years old. So you may call that young for his age.
ing drafted and at the age of 32 drafted. He was a humble own Hopi language to do all this.
Charles Lomakema was one of many Code Talkers
His son Stanford Lomakema made a speech and said person. His beautiful wife’s name was Jane Lomakema.
many amazing things about his father. He described him
Some more facts are about his family is that he sent who did a lot for all of us.
as a humble guy. He sent his children to school with 5 $5.00 with them to school. His Hopi name was Taway- Martin Charles Vicenti - Kuyva
dollars every month. Boy in that time that was worth a awma, he took care of his sheep. His hobby was farming Village of Hotevilla/Corn Clan
bunch. Now and days everything is too expensive. Inter- and ranching. That’s all I have for you. But I heard that
esting, they all slept in a row on the floor on sheep skin. he was also strict with his children. Thank you for read- The story of Charles Lomakema….
There are a lot of cool stuff about Charles LomakeWell that’s all the information I have on Charles Lo- ing my story.
ma. Charles Lomakema is a brave strong man. He was
makema. Charles is a true example of integrity and most Lerrall Lynn Harvey - Wungwufmana
also so courageous. Charles was Bear Strap Clan and
of all a brave guy. He was a much appreciated Code Shungopavi Village
was an honorable Code Talker. He was one man who alTalker. He’s a very courage and disciplined guy.
ways told his children that “it takes two to raise a family.”
Kaitlynn Jade Tucker - Homaysee
Charles was a good man. Charles was drafted when he
Village of Bacavi/Coyote clan
Charles Lomakema
was a young man and what I think is also cool is he was
Charles Lomakema was a Code Talker who was a a sheep owner.
very courageous man. In this story I will share what I all
Charles family tree was thirteen at the time. That was
Mr. Charles Lomakema
learned about such a clever and unselfish man.
a
lot
of kids. Almost every month of boarding school
Do you know Charles Lomakema? I was privileged to
Charles Lomakema was of the Bear Strap Clan and he Charles would give them $5 for things that they needed.
learn a little about Mr. Charles Lomakema.
had a huge family that he raised with his wife. They both
This is what I know about Charles Lomakema. There
Charles Lomakema was a brave and strong man. He
had a lot of children who all slept on sheepskin on the are many wonders about Charles. He was a good man.
comes from the Bear Strap clan. Do you know when he
floor. He was one who always believed that it took two Franklin Kewanimptewa - Lomahowto
was drafted?
to raise a family.
Village of Shiungopavi/Tawawungwa
He was 16 when he was drafted into the military. Then
When his kids were at school he only could send them
he came home and after a while he was drafted back into
$5.00. Stanford said, $5.00 could get you a lot of stuff
Charles
the military. Would you go to the military two times?
back then.”
Charles Lomakema was a Veteran who fought for our
He would also send 5 dollars to his children. But beCharles Lomakema was not the only Code Talker. community and country.
fore he went to the army he and his family would sleep
There were more and all did the same thing.
Charles was Bear Strap Clan and had a lot of kids that
on the floor with sheep hide. And a thing he said to his
I learned about Charles Lomakema thru the annual Hopi he took care of. He had to go to war for a while. When
children was “I don’t want excuses”.
Code Talker Day and to me he had a very interesting life.
he was there he used Hopi language to talk to his other
Those are all the facts I know about Charles LomakeBrooklynn Harding - Hontaymana
Hopi Code Talkers.
ma. These are some true facts that I learned at the Hopi
Village of Kykotsmovi/Tobacco Clan
He was a true hero that we all should thank every day.
Code Talker Day I hope you learned some facts from me.
He
was a heroic man and a fearless Veteran. His bravery
Kevin Pawesiema Jr. - Batisro
will
live on and he will be missed but we will keep him
Village of Kykotsmovi/Bear Clan
Important Charles Lomakema
in
our
hearts forever.
Do you know Charles Lomakema? I don’t know him
Charles
Lomakema a Hopi Code Talker who to me is
but I know facts about him that I learned at the Hopi
Charles Lomakema
a
brave
man
and who has many children that he took
Code Talker Day.
Did you know what Charles Lomakema did for our
care
of.
First of all he was from the village of Shungopavi and
country? I know what he did to serve our country. In my
Bear
Strap Clan. He was a hard working busy man who Raymond Talayumptewa - Tsuhongva
story I will tell you what Charles Lomakema did before
had 13 children 8 girls and 5 boys. His wife I think was Village of Old Oraibi/ Rabbit Clan
the war.
Charles had many children 8 girls and 5 boys. Amaz- Jane Lomakema who was corn clan. All their children
Tawayouma
ingly, they use to all sleep in a pattern on sheep wool. He slept on the floor on sheepskin and they slept in rows.
There are many people that have served in the war.
Charles was only 23 years old when he was picked
was a hardworking man who worked hard to always send
People
like Charles Lomakema, Rex Pooyouma, Warren
up by the spring to go to the war. He was there washing
all his kids $ 5.00 when they were in boarding school.
Kooyaquaptewa, and even my grandpas David Huma
himself
off
when
he
was
told
he
had
to
go
to
the
war.
I
Charles Lomakema is Bear Strap Clan. Charles was in
and Robert Mahkewa Sr. There are many more who are
his twenties when he got taken to be a Hopi Code Taker. would be so scared if that was me. I think he was a brave all hero’s to me. Everything I learned about Charles was
Can you imagine so young and already having to go to guy who probably was also scared cause he did not know from his son who is Stanford Lomakema.
war. Such a young man he was when he was taken from where he was going.
Tawayouma also known as Charles Lomakema was marOn the Hopi Code pin he is shown on there looking
his home and his tradition.
ried
to Jane Lomakema. I think it was 13 children that he
When he got there they were fighting they had to know thru binoculars. If his family gets lonely all they have to raised 8 girls and 5 boys. Charles raised his kids at the vilthere language. When they got back he said “that they do is look at the pin and he proud of their dad.
lage and they all slept on the floor on sheepskin. Charles was
He served great and all of us will always rememdidn’t choose to kill they had to do it”. Even though it
a very hardworking man who not only took care of his chilber
how
clever
and
intelligent
he
was
to
use
the
Hopi
was not what he wanted to do he was a hero because he
dren but he also raised sheep and had a field. He took care of
used Hopi language to help win and end the war. He soon language. What a great and honored Code Talker Charles his kids the best he could and when he could he would send
returned home to his Hopi people and to his wife Jane Lomakema was.
them $5.00. This is when they were at boarding school.
Jade Rose Sahu- Latimana
Lomakema.
One day when he was at the spring and was taken to
Village
of
Kykotsmovi/Bear
Clan
These are just some little things that I learned about
the war. This is when he used words in Hopi to keep eneCharles Lomakema who is a brave and strong man.
mies away or to let them know things that were private. I
Clarissa Jean Hamilton - Sihinom
am sure he had to be smart and very inquisitive. Charles
Hotevilla Village
had to have known Hopi really well and not just average.
Charles
This is my story about a person who served in the war On the Hopi Code Talker pin there is a part that shows
and did come home to his family and to were, he started. who he was. The pin represents all the Code Talkers and
Charles Lomakema
His story was amazing. When he went to war was not how they served our United States.
In my story I am writing about Charles Lomakema.
Charles’s son spoke at the Code Talker Day and told us that
good but he had fought his way out of it. He was strong
Charles Lomakema served for our country. I will tell
and courageous. He gave his kids 5$ to spend whale he his dad was not a mean person and that he was always telling
you more in my story. He was a strong person. He gave was at war.
them what to do and how to do things. Like my Teacher his
his kids $5. He was even farming and ranching. Also
He had some sad times during the fight but they had to dad did not except excuses. He also told us that his father
he was 32 years old when he got drafted.He was raising face it even if they were like family to them they had to was a humble person who was also very traditional.
sheep. Even he didn’t get to see his kids, also his wife go but they had to deal with the people that they will miss. I do not know Charles Lomakema, but I do know his
too. He also had 5 women and 6 men. Charles LomakeHe was washing up when the army came for him but daughter who is my cook at Hopi Day School. She is
ma was a conservative person and strong. He had kids
he had to go with it .he was bear strap clan and had 11 a quiet lady who does her job the way her dad told her
for himself. This is who Charles Lomakema is. Also
too. Tawayouma is courageous, smart and a hero to many
kids .he had to purify his self.
he was a brave person. So this is my story of Charles
He was one strong man and adventure man but the time people. I hope that one day many of us can be like him
Lomakema.
has come .So this is my story about Charles Lomakema. and our people can all be happy towards us.
Catherine Humeventewa - Lenmana
Sanaii Macaw Dawasevaya - Humevensi
Jerret Lopez - Koysi
Village of Shungopavi/Sunforehead Clan
Village of Tewa/Kachina Clan
Village of Walpi
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from the Hopi High School Bruin Times
Former Hopi High student Lacey Tewanema Journalism Student
and Utah State University’s Cultural Arts Reflects on school year
at Hopi HighSchool
Program perform at HHS
Tierra Lomabalaquihoya
Bruin Times Staff
The best part of this
school year was attending
the Journalism Education
Association Conference in
Denver, Colo. I liked being
able to meet a lot of new
and interesting people. I
was thankful for the opportunity because I was able
to pick up new information
and put it toward next year.
Also, that I can put it toward my future.
The worst part of this
year was not being able to
go on a trip to University of New Mexico. I was
looking forward to the trip
because that is one of the
schools I want to attend.
Lacey Tewanima with former math UNM was my first choice
Hoop dancer Brison Toledo
Tyra Dalton, Dancer
teacher Michael Tenakhongva
for college. This school trip
was cancelled.
By: Stan Bindell
I think Hopi High School
hoop dance, fancy shawl dance and finally ending with
can
be improved by having
POLACCA, ARIZ.--- Former Hopi High student Lac- the Round Dance.
fewer
tests. It seemed like
“The Fancy Shawl expresses another tribes type of dance
ey Tewanema and the Utah State University Eastern’s
we
were
testing and in asCultural Arts Performance Program from Blanding re- that they believed saved their culture. This lady had a blan- semblies a lot more than we
ket
on
her
and
started
dancing.
The
Fancy
Shawl
is
also
cently performed cultural dances for the students at Hopi
High School. Tewanema, a freshman at USU, performed about a butterfly coming out of a cocoon. Some say it’s also
about a hummingbird because it’s a high energy dance,” she
the fancy shawl dance.
“We wanted to exhibit the different lifestyles on our said.
Tewanema said the dances performed by USU’s Culcampus. We want to persuade Hopi High students to come
tural
Arts Performance Program were good and the Hopi
to our school,” she said. “I came here because I wanted to
Jr/Sr High School students responded well.
be part of a university that’s a small school.”
“I think they liked the Reggae dance. We got excited
Tewanema plans to complete her first two years at
USU and then hopes to switch to Arizona State Univer- because the students were clapping. I didn’t know the stusity’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass dents would all join in for the Round Dance. I like that
they all came up,” she said. “Some of the kids had a blast.”
Communication.
Tewanema has danced at pow wows for several years,
“The performance went well for our first time here,”
Tewanema said. “It was nerve racking performing. At often winning awards for her Northern traditional dances.
Tewanema said the Cultural Arts Performance Profirst, I didn’t want to come back, but then I wanted to give
gram isn’t just fun because the participating students get By: Micah Chee
something back to my community.”
Tewanema said students who aren’t planning to go to paid a $500 scholarship as long as they maintain a 2.5 Bruin Times Staff
college should at least consider going to a community col- grade point average, come to practices and do two performances a month.
lege to start. Try Northland Pioneer College, she said.
Two students from Hopi
“If students want to join they can bring their own
The different types of dances performed included
High School have been sePeggate, a Puerta Rican fiesta dance; the Filipino can- dance, or have someone come in to teach us another lected to attend the Andy
dle dance; Tahitian Island pakia dance; Native American dance,” she said.
Harvey Native American Broadcast Journalism
Workshop at Northern Arizona University from June
14-20.
Hopi High School students Tierra Lomabalaquihoya and Jere’ Antone will
By: Jennifer Huma
Smithsonian American History Museum, The Jefferson attend the broadcast camp.
Bruin Times Staff
Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Martin Luther Lomabalquihoya said she
is looking forward to learnHopi High’s Close-Up trip to Washington D.C was King Jr., Embassy of the Czech Republic, Pentagon 9/11 ing new skills in video. She
more than amazing. I enjoyed every single moment of Memorial, WWII, Korean, Vietnam and Lincoln visit, looks forward to putting the
my time spent with advisors and students visiting differ- US Marine Corps Memorial, Capitol Hill Day, The Na- newly learned skills toward
tional Portrait Gallery, Neighborhood study visits, Arent places.
her future. Antone said she
Close up is a national non-profit organization that lington National Cemetery and the White House.
During our days spent in Washington D.C., all stu- looks forward to this camp
brings high school students to Washington D.C to study
because it’s something
the federal government including Congress and the U.S dents were assigned workshops to go to at the end of new for her and she wants
the day. My workshop had a fantastic group of students
Supreme Court.
to learn more about video
There was a lot of nice museums and monuments from Michigan, South Dakota, Minnesota and the Virgin broadcasting.
that we had the opportunity to learn and explore from Islands.
“I want to go to this camp
Each person in our workshop has a great amount of
as we toured the city. The monument that stood out the
because
it looks and sounds
most was the Lincoln Memorial because there was huge knowledge and potential. They shared throughout the fun. It’s something that will
week.
As
a
group,
we
worked
together
as
a
community
history made at this particular area. It felt good to be in
keep me occupied during
the place where several famous speeches and gather- to gain the skills and the will to develop our own views the summer and I’ll probon the critical questions of today’s public debates and
ings were, including Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A
ably learn new skills,” Anact on them.
Dream” speech.
tone said.
There
isn’t
anything
better
than
being
able
to
be
a
part
Our group attended a funny but suspenseful play
Lomabalaquihoya said
called “Sheer Madness” at the John F. Kennedy Center of this trip. A lot of laughter and memories were creat- she wants to go to this camp
for the Performing Arts. Everyone seemed ecstatic about ed among the advisors and students in the short time we to get a college experience
the well-performed play. We had several study visits spent with each other. The experiences that I’ve been and to get more experience
while exploring the memorials and museums such as the granted with on this amazing trip will never be forgotten. in video.
Lomabalaquihoya said
she’ll benefit from this
camp because it will help
her get an idea of what work
goes into a news video and
were in class. I wish we had
fewer tests because it is taking away from the students
actually learning something.
My plans for the summer are going to Northern
Arizona University for the
Andy Harvey Broadcast
Journalism Workshop. I
am looking forward to going to this workshop because I want to be able to
learn new skills in video. I
hope to be able to use the
knowledge that is given to
me and put it to use in the
video news class.
I would like to see journalism changed by having
more stories to cover and
put out for the public to
read. Also, I hope that we
will be able to put out our
Bruin Times next year. I like
journalism class a lot. It has
opened the door to many
great opportunities for me.
I am thankful for wanting
to be in the class because
without it I wouldn’t have
an idea of what I want to do
after high school.
Students to attend
Andy Harvey Native
American Broadcast
Journalism Workshop
Close-Up Trip to Washington to Entice Students
HJSHS Teachers Honored for Years of Service
By: Storm Tso,
Bruin Times Staff
Teachers at Hopi Jr/Sr
High School were honored for their years of
service on May 4th during
an assembly in the auditorium.
Gerald Flud, Hopi
High School World History teacher, received an
award for being here for
29 years. Flud said that
the students who were
cheering him on surprised
him. He that he was happy to receive a certificate
and pin. Flud also said
that he thinks that the recognition motivates him to
be a better teacher. But he
said in the end it’s about
the kids not the rewards.
Rick Baker, Hopi High
School physical education teacher and long
time boys cross-country coach, said that receiving the reward was
“cool.” Baker said that
receiving the certificate
and pin was “cool.” He
said receiving the award
helped motivate him. He
also said he has a lot of
more years to give. Baker
has been working at Hopi
High for 25 years.
Laurel Poleyestewa,
Hopi High School Academic Counselor, said
that it felt good to be recognized for her time here
and that it’s an accomplishment to stay at the
school for so long. She
received a plaque for her
years of service. Poleyestewa said that receiving
an award motivates her
to stay. Poleyestewa has Gerald Flud recedives recognition
been working at Hopi from Board Member Edgar Shupla
High School for 23 years.
Laurel Poleyestea Academic Counselor receives recognition from
Board Member Marvin Yoyokie
what type of working conditions exist. Antone said
she’d be more knowledgeable in broadcasting and
knowing what to do to create a news video.
Antone said she’ll learn
more about how to present herself on screen, how
to improve and learn from
her mistakes. She wants to
learn how to edit videos, in
case her partner isn’t there
to do the editing. Antone
said whatever she learns
she’ll use it for next year’s
video class if she’s in it.
Lomabalaquihoya hopes
to use the new skills when
she is covering a news story
in class next year. The camp
will help her a lot because
she hopes to go into electronics and film at NAU.
She said a trip to NAU’s
School of Communication
helped to inspire her to go
to this camp. She liked how
the NAU media students
had to work together to get
the NAZ news broadcast
right.
“I think it will help me
with what I want to be and
go into after high school. I
think being on screen helps
you come out of being shy
and will help me after high
school,” Antone said.
Lomabalaquihoya said
she hopes this camp will
help her learn to edit videos
because she was not able to
learn that this school year.
P.E. Teacher Rick “the Legend” Baker receives recognition from Marvin
Yoyokie and Edgar Shupla
10 TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
LOCAL and AREA NEWS
Senators to Interior: Additional HEEF Accepting Nominations for Members
Education Endowment Fund
Contact: Michael Adams
input is needed to avoid another Hopi
928-734-2275
Decade of Outdates Schools
For Immediate Release
Marneé Banks (Tester) |202.228.0371
(U.S. Senate) - In order to uphold the United States government’s trust responsibility to provide a quality education for Native students, Senators Jon Tester
(D-Mont.) John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Heidi Heitkamp
(D-N.D.), John McCain (R-Ariz.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Tom Udall (D-N.M.)
are demanding that more input be included before the Interior Department prioritizes construction projects at Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools.
In a letter to Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, the bipartisan group of Senators urged
the Interior Department not to release a priority list until incorporating recommendations of an ongoing Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on BIE facilities. The GAO study will be available later this year.
“Failure to address dangerous and outdated school conditions in a timely
manner weakens the literal foundations of the federal government’s trust responsibility,” the Senators wrote. “We cannot allow poor BIE planning and lack
of stakeholder communication to leave this problem unresolved for another 10
years.”
The BIE School Construction Priority List is an index of the 183 BIE schools and
facilities in need of construction or repair. The Interior Department last produced the
list in 2004, and is scheduled to release a new list this year.
According to the “Broken Promises, Broken Schools” study, 34 percent of BIE
schools are in poor condition and these conditions can contribute to lower student
achievement. Letters from the Senators to Secretary Jewell can be read on the website
U.S. Senator Jon Tester Slams
underfunded BIE Budget
For Immediate Release
May 14, 2015
Les Braswell | 406.702.5484
Marnee Banks | 202.604.5521
Dave Kuntz | 202.244.8544
(U.S. Senate) - Vice Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee Jon Tester
slammed the underfunded Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) budget and called for
increased investments to improve education opportunities for Native children.
During a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing, Tester pointed out the disparity in funding between BIE schools and non-BIE public schools. In Montana, the
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes report the BIE school on the reservation
receives about $6,000 less per child than the non-BIE school on the reservation.
“Adequately funded schools create an environment where students can learn and
succeed. We must do our part in making sure Native students are afforded the same
opportunities as every other child,” Tester said after the hearing. “Budgets are a direct demonstration of our priorities and I hope we can move forward and realize the
incredible value in investing in our kids.”
The Administration’s proposed budget would invest $1 billion in Indian Education
through the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This request would increase the BIE Budget
by $153 million.
Last week Tester sent a bipartisan letter to Interior Secretary Sally Jewell demanding the Interior Department seek more tribal input before prioritizing BIE school construction projects.
The BIE operates 183 school facilities that serve over 42,000 students across 23
states. There are three BIE facilities in Montana: The Two Eagle River School in
Pablo, the Northern Cheyenne Tribal School in Busby, and the Blackfeet Dormitory
in Browning. Senator Tester will tour the Northern Cheyenne Tribal School in Busby
on Friday.
Jodi Gillette, Special Assistant
to President Obama for Native
American Affairs, to Join Sonosky
Chambers Law Firm
Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2015) - - The law firm of Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse,
Endreson & Perry, LLP is pleased to announce that Jodi Gillette will join the firm as
a Policy Advisor. Ms. Gillette has served in several high-level capacities in the White
House and Interior Department, most recently as Special Assistant to President Obama
for Native American Affairs.
During her time at the White House, Jodi helped to develop the policy priorities for
Native American issues within the White House Domestic Policy Council. She regularly briefed the President on Native American issues, and worked on budget priorities
relating to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service and other programs
across other departments and agencies affecting Tribes. She led the Administration’s
strategy regarding major legislative initiatives, including the Native provisions of the
Violence Against Women Act. And, she was instrumental in developing the Generation
Indigenous Initiative, aimed at improving the lives of Native Youth. Her work for the
government covered key areas affecting Tribes nationwide, including self-determination and self-governance, Indian education, Indian employment development, housing,
sacred places, climate change, energy, environmental protection, water rights, leasing
and public safety.
“At both the White House and the Interior Department, Jodi demonstrated great dedication and skill in her work on critical Indian issues, helping to shape effective Indian
policy within the Administration. We are delighted that she is joining our firm, where
she will be a tremendous asset to tribal governments across the country,” said Sonosky
Chambers partner Mary Pavel. Pavel, who formerly served as Staff Director and General Counsel for the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, heads the firm’s government
relations team. Pavel added, “I have known Jodi since we attended Dartmouth College
together, and it is a special pleasure for me to welcome her to our firm.”
Sonosky Chambers is a law firm devoted to representing Tribal interests across the
United States. The firm is based in Washington, DC, with additional offices in Alaska
(Anchorage and Juneau), San Diego and Albuquerque. Founded in 1976, the firm has
a long and successful history representing Tribes and tribal organizations in litigation,
on governmental relations, and in economic development matters, and it has an active appellate and Supreme Court practice. The firm’s work involves the broad range
of issues affecting Tribes, including tribal sovereignty, self-governance, Treaty rights,
health care, labor law, environmental law, child welfare matters, land acquisition, gaming, transportation and infrastructure development, and water rights.
“I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work within the Administration
on issues I care about very deeply -- issues that impact Indian country. I want to thank
President Obama for that opportunity,” said Gillette. “And now, I am pleased that I will
be joining with Sonosky Chambers, a leading firm in representing tribes. I have known
this firm for many years, and I have great respect for their integrity and the work that
they do. It will be a pleasure to join in their work for the benefit of Indian country.”
Gillette is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and will be working in the
firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
For more information, feel free to contact Sonosky Chambers partner Mary Pavel at
202-682-0240.
The Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) is accepting nominations for
individuals to serve on the HEEF Board. Ali Gabriel, HEEF Nominating Committee Chairperson stated, “We are looking for nominees with the time, talent, and commitment to helping us advance the HEEF mission by – ‘cultivating and nurturing the future of our Hopi people through education by growing
and safeguarding a perpetual source of funding’ – in support of Hopi students.”
Established by the Hopi Tribal Council in 2000, HEEF has provided nearly $8 million to Hopi students in the form of grants and scholarships for higher education and
through IMAGINE Grants for local community education projects that protect and
strengthen culture and language, and provide professional and career development.
According to Gabriel, “The ability of HEEF to achieve its mission is due to the collective efforts of a dedicated and committed Board.” Current board members include
both Hopi and non-Hopis who share a philosophical and emotional commitment to
the HEEF mission. Each board member is unique, but together they bring a wide
range of skills, expertise, life and work experience, wisdom, and resources to advancing the mission of the organization.
The HEEF is seeking to fill up to 11 seats on the 30-member board. Once elected,
Members serve three-year terms and are provided opportunities to actively engage
with the HEEF in a variety of capacities such as serving on committees, volunteering,
networking and supporting special events.
Any Hopi tribal member or current HEEF Member may nominate a person for
election to the HEEF Board. Nominations are being accepted until 5:00 p.m. (MST)
on June 15, 2015. To submit a nomination contact Mike Adams at madams@hopieducationfund.org or call 928-734-2275.
Voluntary Recall for Navajo Pride
Bleached Flour Due to Possible Health Risk
Farmington, NM — NAVAJO PRIDE, LLC of FARMINGTON, NM is issuing
a voluntary recall of Bleached All Purpose Flour Lot#075B110064, expiration date
03162016 (“Product”) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young
children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy
persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be
bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection withSalmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing
more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
After conducting an internal investigation with assistance from third party advisory
in food Quality Assurance, we are issuing a Voluntary Recall due to the low risk of
the Product. Navajo Pride is providing full cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration and our certifying body the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI).
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company
revealed the presence of Salmonella in a 5lb sample.
Product was delivered to regional retailers. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Flour products are considered low risk due to the intended use as a cooking agent.
Navajo Pride, LLC is communicating with stores that have received the affected
Product. Stores have been instructed to cease distribution of this Product and to remove the Product from store shelves.
Product comes in 5lb cloth bags, 25lb cloth bags, 50lb paper bags and is marked
Navajo Pride with lot#075B110064 and an expiration date of 03162016.
Consumers that have the Product are urged not to eat it and to destroy the Product
or return it to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact Navajo
Pride, LLC for further information at (505)566-2670 between the hours of 9:00AM
and 5:00PM MST Monday-Friday. No other product by Navajo Pride is involved in
this cautionary, voluntary recall. ###
Guest Column - Opinions
The Bible says that pride is not of God,
and that it is of this world. It is not a Spiritual trait. It is a sinful trait. Some pride is
good, like the pride of being an American,
or a serviceman, or even for your nationality (to an extent). But as a whole pride
brings many downfalls. 1John 2:16 “For all
that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and
the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,
is not of the Father, but is of the world..”
God wants us to hate pride! Pride means to
be haughty or arrogant, to think of yourself
above someone else for any reason. Proverbs 8:13 “The fear of the LORD is to hate
evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way,
and the froward mouth, do I hate.”
Let’s look at some of the consequences of pride. First of all it brings shame.
Proverbs 11:2 ¶ “When pride cometh,
then cometh shame: but with the lowly is
wisdom.” When we think of ourselves as
better than others, eventually it brings us
shame and not honor.
Secondly, pride brings contention. Proverbs 13:10 ¶ “Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.”
The first part of this says pride brings contention, or arguments and fights. Whenever we think of ourselves more deserving,
or better then others, it brings fighting.
Lack of humility in the home, when we
are with our friends and family, or when
we are around others. A lot of fights, gang
things, and many other things happen just
because we are proud. We should learn to
swallow our pride. The second part of this
verse ties it together with the un-advised,
or teach-ability. If we can learn to take, ask
for, and follow advice, it will solve many
of the problems that we have. Some times
we do not ask for or receive advice just for
the simple reason that we are too proud to
admit we are wrong. So instead of being
humble, we destroy our lives, or our families lives. These first two points tie in perfectly with the last.
Lastly, because of pride, people refuse
to seek God! Psalms 10:4 “The wicked,
through the pride of his countenance, will
not seek after God: God is not in all his
thoughts.” Where we could take advice
from God (the Bible), and learn from Him
and correct things in our lives, we do not
because we are proud. Because we do not
seek God, it brings contentions all around
us, and it brings great shame! All because we could not be humble. Please, if
one thing could help you and your family
greatly, it is if you will be humble enough
to seek God ( Jesus) and follow His advice.
The Bible says all of this pride, only
ends with one outcome. That is Destruction! Proverbs 16:18 ¶ “Pride goeth
before destruction, and an haughty
spirit before a fall.” Please be humble,
don’t let yourself and those you love be
destroyed because of your pride!
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