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POWAMUYA
Month of Purification & Renewal
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HOPI TUTUVENI
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015
Volume 23, Number 03
Congressional Delegation from the US House Appropriations Subcommittee arrive at Moenkopi Legacy Inn
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
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On Jan. 23 and 24, a Congressional delegation from the US House Appropriations
Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment and Related agencies visited the Hopi
Tribe to hear concerns regarding the operations of the Office of Navajo-Hopi Indian
Relocation (ONHIR), the primary Agency assigned to oversee the implementation of
the Navajo-Hopi Indian Relocation Act of 1974, established by the Federal Government.
(As was reported in the Jan. 20 edition of the Hopi Tutuveni, Hopi tribal members
were forced to move off Hopi lands, partitioned to the Navajo Tribe, per the “Act”
and relocate to new lands known as Hopi Partitioned Lands. Although they fought
tirelessly to hold on to their aboriginal home lands, they were forced to succumb to
less desirable lands and relinquish all their property. During negotiations, “they were
promised paved roads to every house, water, electricity, a community building, and a
school.” To date, they continue to wait on the promises and seek assistance to develop
their community).
On the afternoon of Jan. 23, in a packed Moenkopi Legacy Inn meeting room, in
Moenkopi, AZ, Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie and Hubert Lewis, Governor of
the upper Village of Moenkopi greeted and welcomed the U.S. Congressional Delegation to the Hopi Reservation. Hopi Tribal Council representatives and tribal members
were also present to greet and to share the adverse impacts of the Navajo-Hopi Indian
Relocation “Act.”
Clayton Honyumptewa, Director of the Hopi Department of Natural Resources provided a brief summary of the historical background of the Hopi Tribe’s aboriginal land
base and the treatment by the federal government leading up to the present conditions.
• 1850: Navajo encroachment and occupation of Hopi Lands.
• 1863: Col. Kit Carson, US Army captured and imprisoned marauding Navajos at
Bosque Redondo, NM.
• 1868: Navajo Treaty signed with US; established the 2.4 million Navajo Reservation (AZ&NM).
• 1882: Dec. 16, Executive Order by President Chester A. Arthur established the Moqui (Hopi) Indian Reservation; approximately 3863 sq. miles/2.4million acres.
• 1878-1934: Ten Presidential Executive Orders and four Congressional Acts removed lands from Hopi and added more acreage to the Navajo Reservation,
completely surrounding the Hopi reservation in 1934. A total of 12.4 million acres
were added to Navajo.
• 1936: Dec. 19, the Hopi Constitution and Bylaws was approved and the Hopi Tribal
Council was established
• 1943: April, Hopi District 6 was designated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs as exclusive Hopi Reservation, approximately 650,285+ acres.
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Hopi Tribe
meets with delegation from
U.S. House
Appropriations
Subcommittee
1958: July 22, the Hopi Tribe filed a lawsuit for “Quiet Title” to the 1882 Hopi Reservation, resulting in the Healing vs. Jones case.
1962: Sept. the Court ruled the original 1882 Hopi Reservation as a Joint Use Area
(JUA) to be shared by both tribes, with one-half interest apportioned to each;
excluding District 6. The Hopi Tribe lost 911,041 acres of the original 2.4 million
acres, which was awarded to the Navajo Nation.
1974: Dec. 22 PL 93-531, “the Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act” authorized partitioning of the JUA and established the Navajo-Hopi Indian Relocation Commission
which would relocate Hopi and Navajo people from the reservation of the other.
1977: Feb 10, the District Court issued an Order of Partition.
1979: Aug 30, an interim Partition Line was constructed; with each tribe receiving
911,041acres of the 1882 Hopi Reservation land base. This established the Hopi
Partitioned Lands (HPL) and Navajo Partitioned Lands (NPL)
1986: July 6, the Relocation Deadline was not met by the NHIRC and extended by
Congress based on the appropriations language.
1988 Amendments were made to P.L. 93-531 & P.L. 96-305, which abolished the
Navajo-Hopi Relocation Commission and replaced with a single Commissioner.
1991 May 10 the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered mediation and negotiations
between the parties.
1996 Oct 11, President Clinton signed Senate Bill 1973 into law. Hopi/Federal
out of court settlement & Accommodation Agreement (AA) leases were ratified. Through SB1973/PL104-301, the Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute Settlement Act
of 1996, ratified the AA Lease Agreements and approved the settlement of the
Claims Court cases against the Federal Government and authorized the Hopi Tribe
to purchase up to 500,000 acres of land to be put into Trust. This was based on the
percentages of HPL Navajo families signing the “AA” leases, with 85% being the
maximum.
The Office of Hopi Lands administered the signing of the “AA” leases in coordination with the US DOJ, Hopi Land Team and the NHLCO. Initially, there were 112
“AA” Navajo signers who chose to continue living on Hopi lands. Eighty were approved. To date there are 47 approved AA leases in place and 6 Resisters…non-signers residing on HPL.
The ONHIR was the agent assigned to oversee the implementation the Act of 1974.
However, serious concerns of neglect, unaccountability and unethical business dealings have adversely impacted the Hopi Tribe and its tribal members.
After the presentations at the Moenkopi Legacy Inn, the entourage toured the small
deteriorating Moenkopi Day School, where a child was seen holding up a sign that read
“we need a new school.” Conditions of the school and living quarters for school personnel has been a priority issue that the school board has been fighting for many years.
Cont’d on Page 3
Hopi Chairman Herman Honanie addresses State
Legislators at the 20th Annual Tribal Nations Day
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
During the 20th Annual Indian Nations and Tribes
Legislative Day at the Arizona State Capitol, Hopi
Chairman Herman G. Honanie was among three tribal
Leaders to deliver a keynote address to members of the
State Legislature and fellow tribal leaders of the 22 Indian tribes in Arizona.
Facilitated by the Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs (ACIA), the State Legislators, Governor and elected officials were invited “to pay tribute to the history
and culture of the Indian people and their contributions
to the prosperity and cultural diversity of the United
States.”
The theme for this year’s tribal legislative day focused on the health and wellness of native youth and
improving quality of life by enhancing public safety
within tribal communities. Other overlapping areas of
concern include behavioral health, substance abuse and
suicide prevention. Contributing factors that also compromise public safety include domestic violence, gang
activity and truancy. Studies show there are also a number of social issues that adversely impact native youth,
leading to poor decision making and influencing the
overall safety of tribal communities.
Before delivering his address, Honanie acknowledged
Hopi Tribal leaders in attendance as well as an entourage
of Hopi youth attending the Indian Nations and Tribes
Legislative Day. Honanie encouraged the Hopi youth in
well-being, prosperity and success and told them never
to forget their language and cultural teachings. He told
the youth that their teachings and cultural practices are a
vital part of their growth and will take them a long way.
“Our native language is the pillar of our culture. So to
the youth, learn your language and listen, learn and ask
questions.”
Focusing on the theme of health and wellness of native youth, Honanie addressed the elected officials and
spoke of several factors Hopi youth face today.
“Improvement of education and the educational system continues to be a high priority for us” said Honanie.
“Some youth have to leave the reservation for an education and some do not speak their language. Planning
and curricula are challenging. There continues to be a
great concern on academics in reservation schools, the
curriculum, standards, measurements and achievement.
Some of our youth do not achieve a high school education and a percentage are not prepared to continue their
education beyond high school. A greater percentage are
not meeting standards in reading, math and sciences.”
There are also social conditions which the youth face
each day. Some live in single parent households, some are
raised by grandparents or other relatives who may not be
employed and many receive General Assistance. Some
homes still do not have running water and electricity.
Chairman Honanie encouraged communication and
working together as elected officials “to make our communities become stronger.”
“One idea I have is to make ourselves ready - focus on
Community Readiness” said Honanie. “It is important
to build strong mutual respect and relationships, State to
Tribes, and keep that relationship going for the benefit
of the tribes and all the people in Arizona” said Honanie. “We are all one people and have one government.”
This year the Commission of Indian Affairs will be
hosting two workshops one of which is specifically designed for youth and introduces the Native Youth Know
(NYK) project. The NYK project established by the Na-
Chairman Herman G. Honanie at 20th Annual
Tribal Nations Day
tional Relief Charities (NRC), in partnership with the
ACIA, will engage the talent, intelligence and energy
of Native youth. The NYK seeks to support creative
youth-led projects that will have a positive impact on
the public safety of tribal communities and involve prevention of and/or protection from issues that could endanger or harm the people. Examples of public safety
issues include drug use, trafficking, violence, harassment, littering, dangerous weather and other quality of
life issues.
Vote: 12 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
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H-032-2014
HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
H-033-2014
7/10/14
Approves the sole-source engagement of Walker & Armstrong LLP,
for pre-audit accounting services for the year ended December 31,
2011.
Vote: 13 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
7/09/14
Approves the 2014-2015 Regulations (including the seasons, limits,
fees and other regulations set forth therein) and the 2014-2015
Application and authorizes the Tribe to allow trapping and hunting for
furbearers and mountain lions in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth in the 2014-2015 Regulations, and subject to the
provisions of Ordinance 48.
Vote: 10 in favor, 2 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding
FY 2014 RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY COUNCIL
Hopi Tribal Council
FY 2014 Resolution Summaries
Summary
Resolution
Approves the 2014-2017 Hopi Tribal Transportation Improvement
Program and approves the submission of the 2014-2017 Hopi Tribal
incorporation into the BIA TTP TIP.
Date TIP to the BIA-WRO forSummary
approved Vote: 13 in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-001-2014
12/02/13 Approves 61 individuals into membership of the Hopi Tribe pursuant
to Article II-Membership, Section 2(a) and Enrollment Ordinance 33.
Vote: 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-035-2014
7/22/14
H-002-2014
12/02/13 Approve two relinquishments from the Hopi Membership Roll.
Vote: 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-003-2014
12/05/13 Approves and waives the deadline date of November 13, 2013 for the
Office of the Vice Chairman to submit a final budget modification to
the FY 2013 office budget.
Vote: 12 in favor, 3 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Resolution Date
Date
Resolution Approved
approved
Summary
H-004-2014
12/16/13 Adopts the Fiscal Year 2014 General Fund Budget in the amount of
$23,293,871.00.
Vote: 14 in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-005-2014
12/16/13 Approves and waives the deadline date of November 13, 2013 for the
Office of the Chairman to submit a final budget modification to the FY
2013 office budget.
Vote: 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-006-2014
02/04/14 Authorizes $73,404.00 to support the Special Diabetes Program for
Indians with funds to provide services at 100%, effective January 1,
2014 through May 31, 2014.
Vote: 13 in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-007-2014
02/27/14 Re-establishment of Hopi Three Canyon Ranch, LLC and delegates to
H3CR the authority to manage and operate the Ranch Lands, the
Ranches and all Ranch Lands-related rights and assets on behalf of the
Tribe; and delegates authority to DNR.
Vote: 10 in favor, 6 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-008-2014
02/27/14 Approves the Hearing Boards recommendations concerning Grazing
Permits and Allocations, and Conditions for the 2014-2018 Grazing
Period, as set forth in Attachment A and Attachment B.
Vote: 8 in favor, 6 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-009-2014
03/03/14 Approves 43 individuals into membership of the Hopi Tribe pursuant
Hopi Tribal Council
to Article II-Membership,
Section 2(a) and Enrollment Ordinance 33.
2014
Resolution
Summaries
favor,
0 opposed,
0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Vote: FY
14 in
H-010-2014
Resolution
03/26/14
Approval of Agreement for Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Date
1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
Approved Vote: 14 in favor, Summary
H-011-2014
04/01/14 Ratifying the appointment of Mr. Jess Lorona, Esq., as Pro-Tem Chief
Judge of the Hopi Trial Court.
1
2 opposed,
0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
Vote: 12 in favor, Page
H-034-2014
7/10/14
Resolution
Approves the 2014 Regulations (including the seasons, limits, fees and
other regulations set forth therein) and the 2014 Application and
authorizes the Tribe to implement the 2014 Hopi Deer and Elk Hunts,
in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the 2014
Regulations, and subject to the provisions of Ordinance 48.
Council
Vote: 14 in Hopi
favor,Tribal
1 opposed,
0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
FY 2014 Resolution Summaries
7/22/14 Ratifies the selection and hiring of Frederick Lomayesva, Esq. to serve
Date
as General Counsel of the Hopi Tribe.
Approved Vote: 15 in favor, 0Summary
opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-037-2014
7/31/14
Approves the Memorandum of Agreement and Project Summary for
I.H.S. Project PH 14-F10, Water & Sewer Facilities for 19 Scattered
Homes.
Vote: 13 in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-038-2014
7/31/14
Approves the Memorandum of Agreement and Project Summary for
I.H.S. Project PH 14-U62, Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Project.
Vote: 12 in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-039-2014
7/31/14
Establishes a “Temporary Oversight Committee” entitled “Moenkopi
Development Corporation Loan Oversight Committee”. Resolution
H-018-2011 is hereby rescinded.
Vote: 12 in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-040-2014
8/05/14
Approves and authorizes the Tribe’s sole-source services from Waste
Management of Arizona (WMI) at rates equal to those currently being
charged.
Vote: 15 in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-041-2014
8/07/14
Allocates and directs the Tribe to transfer Twenty Thousand Dollars
($20,000.00) from the H-13/APS Fund to the General Fund Account
(#104-14-6500-1112-000) that has been designated to pay for past
legal fees, costs and expenses.
Vote: 8 in favor, 7 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-042-2014
8/07/14
Adopts Contract Amendment #1 to amend the existing contract with
the firm of Maddox, Isaacson & Cisneros, LLP.
Vote: 8 in favor, 5 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-043-2014
8/26/14
H-036-14
Page 4
H-044-2014
Approves and authorizes the sole-source procurement of Red Plains to
provide construction management services in connection with the
Road Project, in accordance with the BIA Contract #CTH65T60896
and the Construction Management Contract.
favor,Tribal
1 opposed,
0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Vote: 16 in Hopi
Council
FY 2014 Resolution Summaries
8/26/14 Authorizes the Hopi Tribe to enter into a contract agreement with the
Eagle Mountain Construction, Inc. of Flagstaff, AZ to construct the
Date
Road Project in the amount of $1,613,625.56.
Approved HIR 504 Shungopavi
Summary
Vote: 15 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding
8/26/14 Authorizes sole-source procurements of $1,196,317.81 from HDOT
Budget line item (203-00-8400-000) and the expenditures of such
funds by HDOT in order to perform duties concerning highway
maintenance.
Vote: 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-012-2014
04/01/14 Approve compensation for Mr. Jess Lorona, Esq., Judge Pro-Tem.
Vote: 8 in favor, 5 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-013-2014
04/01/14 Approve a professional services contract between the Hopi Tribe and
Maddox, Isaacson & Cisneros for legal services to investigate, litigate
and mediate matters regarding tribal investments.
Vote: 12 in favor, 4 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-014-2014
4/08/14
Authorize payment of the Capital Call for 9550 Seawall Blvd., in the
amount of $215,520.
Vote: 13 in favor, 3 opposed, 1 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-046-2014
9/02/14
Approves 60 individuals into membership of the Hopi Tribe pursuant
Page 5 Section 2(a) and Enrollment Ordinance 33.
to Article II-Membership,
Vote: 14 in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-015-2014
4/08/14
Authorize the sale of the Hopi Tribe’s interest in the Seawall
Partnership to a Third Party.
Vote: 10 in favor, 5 opposed, 1 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-047-2014
9/02/14
Approved “AJTS” relinquishment from the Hopi Membership Roll.
Vote: 11 in favor, 4 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-016-2014
4/10/14
Authorization for the Hopi Tribe to take all necessary further and final
steps to have the recently acquired Twin Arrows lands taken into
federal trust status for the benefit of the Hopi Tribe, including granting
a limited waiver of sovereign immunity in favor of the title insurer and
escrow agent for the trust taking.
Vote: 15 in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-048-2014
9/03/14
Approve the proposed “Hopi Tribe, Finance Department
Organizational Assessment”
Vote: 13 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-049-2014
9/04/14
Adopts the “Interim Death Investigation Protocol” (Exhibit A).
Vote: 8 in favor, 7 opposed, 2 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-050-2014
9/04/14
Approves the Hopi Vocational Rehabilitation Program’s application to
the DOE/RSA for the 5 year grant period.
Vote: 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-051-2014
9/04/14
Approves the use of available funds from the remaining balance of the
Airport Repair Funds not to exceed $15,000.00 as the Tribal share for
the purchase of the snow removal equipment and for the airport-related
purposes.
Vote: 14 in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-017-2014
4/10/14
H-018-2014
4/10/14
Authorization to use $1.2 Million from the APS Funds as the source of
funding for outstanding payments of lawyers and consultants.
Vote: 12 in favor, 4 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Resolution
Authorize payment of outstanding attorneys fees for Campbell, Yost,
Clare, Norell, P.C. in the amount of $308,737 from Peabody
Settlement Account.
Vote: 13 in favor, 2 opposed, 1 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
Hopi Tribal Council
FY 2014 Resolution Summaries
4/24/14 Approve the Permanent Appointment of Walter C. Edd, as an
Associate Judge of the Hopi Trial Court.
Date
Vote: 9 in favor, 4 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
Approved
Summary
H-020-2014
4/24/14
H-019-2014
H-021-2014
H-022-2014
5/28/14
6/02/14
To accept funds obtained through BIA-Western Regional Offices,
Division of Natural Resources in the amount of $227,026.00 to collect
update vegetation data on the Hopi Reservation Rangelands – 20132014 Range Inventory.
Vote: 13 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
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Approved the 2013-2014 Regulations (including the seasons, limits,
fees and other regulations set forth therein) and the 2013-2014
Application and authorizes the Tribe to allow trapping and hunting for
furbearers and mountain lions in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth in the 2013-2014 Regulations, and subject to the
provisions of Ordinance 48.
Vote: 11 in favor, 3 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Authorizes and directs that a monetary sponsorship be awarded to
Ashley Onsae in the amount of $3,000 and to Kyle Sumatzkuku in the
amount of $3,000 for a total award of $6,000.
Vote: 11 in favor, 4 opposed, 1 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-023-2014
6/02/14
Approves 72 individuals into membership of the Hopi Tribe pursuant
to Article II-Membership, Section 2(a) and Enrollment Ordinance 33.
Vote: 14 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-024-2014
6/04/14
Approved three relinquishments from the Hopi Membership Roll.
Vote: 9 in favor, 3 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-025-2014
6/04/14
Approved one relinquishment from the Hopi Membership Roll.
Vote: 12 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-026-2014
6/25/14
Approved the First Mesa Elementary School Conversion to Tribally
Controlled School.
Vote: 6 in favor, 5 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-027-2014
7/07/14
H-028-2014
7/08/14
Approves provision of health care services at the Hopi Health Care
Center to Veterans who are members of the Hopi Tribe and other nonNative Veterans living on or near the Hopi Reservation.
Vote: 14 in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Hopi Tribal Council
FYand
2014
Resolution
Summaries
Accepts
approves
Department
of Public Safety & Emergency
Resolution
Services (DPSES) request for supplemental funding from the 2014
Date Contingency Fund in the total amount of $14,963.00.
ApprovedVote: 15 in favor, 0Summary
opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-029-2014
7/08/14
H-030-2014
H-031-2014
H-032-2014
H-033-2014
7/08/14
7/08/14
7/10/14
7/09/14
Approves the Agreement between AERO Med Claims, Inc. and the
Hopi Emergency Medical Services Program to continue a Third Party
Reimbursement Billing Systems.
0 opposed,
0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Vote: 12 in favor, Page
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Authorizes the conversion of Keams Canyon Elementary School from
a BIE Operated School to a Tribally Controlled Grant School.
Vote: 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Approves MIS request for funding from the 2014 Contingency Fund in
the total amount of $41,571.25 to fund the Maintenance Renewals.
Vote: 12 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Approves the sole-source engagement of Walker & Armstrong LLP,
for pre-audit accounting services for the year ended December 31,
2011.
Vote: 13 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Approves the 2014-2015 Regulations (including the seasons, limits,
fees and other regulations set forth therein) and the 2014-2015
Application and authorizes the Tribe to allow trapping and hunting for
furbearers and mountain lions in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth in the 2014-2015 Regulations, and subject to the
provisions of Ordinance 48.
Vote: 10 in favor, 2 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-034-2014
7/10/14
Approves the 2014-2017 Hopi Tribal Transportation Improvement
Program and approves the submission of the 2014-2017 Hopi Tribal
TIP to the BIA-WRO for incorporation into the BIA TTP TIP.
Vote: 13 in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-035-2014
7/22/14
Approves the 2014 Regulations (including the seasons, limits, fees and
other regulations set forth therein) and the 2014 Application and
authorizes the Tribe to implement the 2014 Hopi Deer and Elk Hunts,
in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the 2014
Regulations, and subject to the provisions of Ordinance 48.
Vote: 14 in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Resolution
H-045-2014
H-052-2014
9/22/14
Authorizes the 2014 Keams Canyon Fuels Reduction Management
Plan Project and accepts the BIA Wildland Urban-Interface Program
Funds in the amount of $50,000.
Vote: 11 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
Resolution
Hopi
Tribal Council
Approves and
authorizes
the Tribe’s sole-source procurement of fuel
FYservices
2014 Resolution
Summaries
delivery
from Bradco
at rates equal to those currently being
charged the Tribe by Bradco, for a total price not to exceed
Date $100,000.00 annually.
Approved Vote: 11 in favor, 0Summary
opposed, 1 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-054-2014
9/22/14
Approves a modification of the existing contract not to exceed
$230,000 to provide indigent criminal conflict defense for the Hopi
Tribe in fiscal year 2014.
Vote: 7 in favor, 5 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-055-2014
9/23/14
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6 30 additional ankle monitoring bracelets and
Approves the purchase
monitoring services, pursuant to the existing agreement with Alcohol
Monitoring Systems, Inc.
Vote: 10 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-056-2014
9/23/14
Allocates and directs the Treasurer to transfer Eight Hundred Twenty
Four Thousand Dollars ($824,000.00) from Peabody Settlement Fund
(Acct. #1BA-15668) to an account that has been designated to pay for
past legal fees, costs and expenses.
Vote: 8 in favor, 2 opposed, 2 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-057-2014
9/23/14
Authorizes and directs the Hopi Tribal Chairman or his designee to
negotiate and execute a contract or agreement with Norma Classen as
the Conflict Counsel in the Hopi Tribal Court.
Vote: 10 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-058-2014
9/23/14
Approves and accepts the Memorandum of Agreement and Project
Summary for I.H.S. Project PH 14-E92 Scattered Replacement of
failed on-site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems for four
Tribal Housing Authority Homes.
Vote: 10 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-053-2014
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throughout the entire Hopi
Reservation. The paper is
delivered on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesday of each month to the
following locations: Keams
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M, Hopi Health Care Center,
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H-059-2014
9/25/14
H-060-2014
10/07/14 Approves 20 individuals into membership of the Hopi Tribe pursuant
to Article II-Membership, Section 2(a) and Enrollment Ordinance 33.
Vote: 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
Approve Peter Whiteley, PhD as a consultant and expert witness in the
Hopi Tribe v. City of Flagstaff matter proceeding in Arizona State
Court.
Vote: 9 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-061-2014
10/07/14 Approved “S-RIS” relinquishment from the Hopi Membership Roll.
Council
Vote: 12 inHopi
favor,Tribal
3 opposed,
1 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
FY 2014 Resolution Summaries
H-062-2014
10/29/14 Accepts any and all funding that may reimbursed pursuant to
Date
Permanent Agreement, #CTD 09-26-03, for Head Start meals.
Approved Vote: 15 in favor, Summary
1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Resolution
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H-063-2014
10/29/14 Approved the use of the Hopi Contingency Fund to supplement the
Hopi Veterinary Services in the amount of $20,000.00 to provide the
needed veterinary services to the Hopi Tribe.
opposed,
0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
Vote: 14 in favor, 0Page
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H-064-2014
11/04/14 Waives the deadline of June 30, 2014 for capital purchases as listed for
Cultural Preservation Office.
Vote: 12 in favor, 2 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-065-2014
11/04/14 Approves the Fiscal Year 2015 HTHA Indian Housing Plan.
Vote: 10 in favor, 5 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-066-2014
11/06/14 Approves and adopts the proposed amendments to Ordinance 43.
Vote: 6 in favor, 5 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-067-2014
11/26/14 Approves a Continuing Resolution for FY 2014 General Fund Budget
with rules (spelled out in the Resolution) and directs the Tribal
Treasurer to expend the funds under the Continuing Resolution with
all applicable financial policies and procedures and consistent with the
provisions specified in the Resolution.
Vote: 14 in favor 3 opposed 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
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 Sipaulovi
George Mase
Rosa Honani
Village of Mishongnovi
Annette F. Talayumptewa
Arthur Batala
Malinda Andrews
Mervin Yoyetewa
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LOCAL NEWS
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
Hopi Agency, Office of the Superintendent
Wastewater Discharge into
Keams Canyon Wash
January 26, 2015 until further notice
The Hopi public is being notified that wastewater from the Keams Canyon BIA
lagoon is being discharged into the Keams Canyon Wash due to the disintegration of the lagoon liner in one of the cells. Discharging wastewater will allow
for the complete drainage of the cell in order that repairs can be made. Waste- Chairman Herman Honanie and Tribal Council Members meet with the US House
water samples of the discharge will be performed by the BIA Facilities Man- Appropriations SubCommittee
agement Office and analyzed to assure the public that bacterial levels remain
in compliance with the Hopi Tribes Water Code and Federal regulations. It is
important that all domestic animals be kept away from the wash in order that
wastewater is not consumed; and children should not be allowed to play in the
water. The Hopi Tribe’s Environmental Protection Office and Water Resources Programs will monitor all activities. Should there be any public concerns,
please contact Mr. Melvin Todacheene, BIA Facility at 738-2207 or Mr. Philbert
Poseyesva, Environmental Office at 734-3633 or Mr. Lionel Puhuyesva at 7343711. The public is asked to report any incidents that may affect the livestock,
wildlife and human health concerns.
From Page 1 House Appropriations
The next day, Jan 24, the group again boarded the charter bus and made short stops
to see the new Navajo community in Coal Mine Mesa built with relocation funds; the
old remaining structures of the Coal Mine Mesa Chapter house, trading post and other
buildings on Hopi lands needing to be dismantled; they passed by the old rock school
Hotevilla-Bacavi Community School as they made their way to the BIA detention
center in Keams Canyon.
The detention center has many structural issues, is deteriorating and has been determined unsafe by the Department of Justice. The facility can no longer be used to
house inmates. With the closure of the facility, adult inmates are transported many
miles to Yuma, Arizona to be incarcerated and serve out their sentencing. Juveniles
are transported to Colorado to a treatment facility. This puts much stress on the families and inmates themselves and the costs of transportation, housing, food, etc., is
extremely high.
The group toured the facility and it was clearly evident by the large cracks in the
walls and floors including the smell of mold, that the building was unsafe and cannot
be used. Discussions ensued with the Police Chief, Chief Judge and other Law Enforcement/Judicial authorities regarding the situation. The group promised to look
into the situation and hopefully come up with a solution to rectify the Judicial/Detention facilities issue soon.
The Charter bus then proceeded to the Yu-weh-loo Pahki (Spider Mound) community, where they were greeted by community members and treated to a Native Hot
Beef meal.
Melvina Navasie, was one of the first Hopis forced to relocate with her 13 children
and is one of the oldest members of the community. Navasie spoke quietly, but with
passion as she talked about how she and her husband and 13 children endured the
plight of the relocation process. Early on, during the negotiations of the 1974 Settlement Act, although she and her late husband were limited in English, they stood
up and spoke on behalf of themselves, the community and the Hopi Tribe at Court
hearings all the way up to Washington, DC. She said she fought hard for what she
knew rightfully belonged to the Hopi people. Her story is strong and heart wrenching.
The entourage then toured the community of Yu-weh-loo Pahki (thankfully it did
not rain and the roads were dry). After the tour, the group left Hopi and went on to
meet with Navajo in WindowRock for the next two days.
“With the enactment of the “Navajo-Hopi Indian Relocation Act of 1974”, the Hopi
Tribe lost 911,041 acres of the original 2.4 million acre 1882 Hopi Indian Reservation. Twenty seven Hopi families were forced to relocate and were the first to move
off the Navajo Partitioned Lands and were provided the cheapest homes available
to lands now called Spider Mound Community. They were promised roads, streets,
water, electricity, fire suppression and other improvements to better living conditions. The Spider Mound Community is still waiting for these promises to become a
reality. As of today, the Hopi relocates and their families have received the “short
end of the stick”. There are still no paved roads, streets, fire hydrants, community
buildings or infrastructure at the Spider Mound Community. The open dumps still remain to be cleaned up.” Jan 23 Press Release from the Office of the Hopi Chairman
1974 Settlement Act Impacts and Concerns
1.With the partitioning of the Joint Use Area (JUA) lands, the Hopi Tribe lost
911,041 acres of the original 2.4 million acre 1882 Hopi Indian Reservation, which
was awarded to the Navajo Nation-Navajo Partitioned Lands (NPL).
2.In addition to these lands, the Navajo Nation through the Act, received an additional 250,000 acres of land in Arizona and an additional 35,000 acres (Paragon
Ranch) of land in New Mexico. And Most recently purchased 450+ acres of land for
the Twin Arrows Casino, purchasing and taking these lands into trust under the Act.
The Navajo Nation already encompasses 17.5 million acres and according to ONHIR,
there was no land to relocate the Navajo families to.
3.Since the enactment of the 1974 Act, approximately $600+ million dollars has
been spent on the relocation of Navajo and Hopi families. What has been spent on
each tribe? What has been spent on ONHIR Administration and staff? How many
families have been relocated, how many remain to be relocated and what is the accurate amount spent to date on the relocation process?
4.Under the Act, the Subsurface mineral rights are shared equally, 50/50, meaning
when mining of coal resources occur on Hopi Partitioned Lands, 50% of the coal
royalties are paid to the Navajo Tribe, and vice versa. Can this be repealed to where
each tribe has 100% subsurface mineral rights on lands under its jurisdiction? Federal
environmental regulations has affected the tribe’s ability to utilize its coal reserves
and is affecting the tribal revenues and economy.
5.Under the Act, the land was to be partitioned based on equal value (Owelty Case),
but the Navajo Nation was awarded lands and received all the infrastructure, paved
roads, trading posts, schools, etc. The Hopi Tribe has received far less and has given
up the most under the Act.
6.Under the Act, a high school and a medical center/hospital was to be built. The
Hopi Junior Senior High School was finally built in 1986, but was scaled down due
to not enough funding for a larger school. The Hopi Health Care Center was built in
1996, but only as an ambulatory care center with less than 16 beds for patients. The
Hopi Tribe had to lobby and submit for funding to built these facilities, while on Navajo, specifically New Lands, new Schools, a hospital with infrastructure, roads, etc.
were built using ONHIR funds. Without proper funding for the Health care center,
Hopi Tribal members still have to be flown to off reservation hospitals for care and
emergency cases.
7.Under the Amendments to the Act, the number of Commissioners was reduced
from 3 to 1. In 1991, Carl Kunasek was appointed as the lone Commissioner, he only
served 2 years and resigned in 1993. Since 1993, no Commissioner has been appointed and ONHIR has been run by the Executive Director. Does he have the authority to
make decisions on behalf of the Federal Government?
8.Under the Act, the Hopi Tribe and Navajo Nation receive funding for the HPL
and NPL border fence lines, water resources, range conservation and restoration.
Will these funds cease upon the closure of the ONHIR? Today we have boundary
issues with non-maintenance of the Northern boundary fence line by the Navajo Nation/NPL-BIA, leading to trespass of livestock, illegal woodcutting, illegal dumping
Office of the Chairman Chief of Staff Marilyn Fredericks; US Department of the
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Hopi Tribal Council Representative Mervin
Yoyetewa
and illegal water hauling, among other issues. The Navajo Nation/NPL-BIA need to
be held accountable for the funds meant to be used for the maintenance of the northern HPL/NPL boundary fence line.
9.Under the Act, the Hopi Tribe and Navajo Nation were authorized to file lawsuits
on the Quiet Title to the 1934 Navajo Reservation. In the final court decision, the Hopi
Tribe was awarded only 60,518 acres, less than 1% of the 7.5 million acres that was
involved in the litigation, again losing more aboriginal Hopi Lands. These lands included the Bennett Freeze Order Area (FBOA)1.5 million acres, where construction
was restricted in 1966 and which the Act codified. The BFOA issue needs to be addressed and the needs of the residents. Both Hopi (Villages of Moenkopi) and Navajo
need to be addressed fairly by the Federal Government.
10.Twenty-seven (27) Hopi families who were forced to relocate and were the first
to move off Navajo Partitioned Lands and were provided the cheapest homes available, average cost of approximately $75,000 with infrastructure. Navajo families are
receiving homes that range in price of $150,000 to $250,000 with infrastructure. In
the early 1990’s the Hopi Tribe received funding in the amount of $1.0 million dollars for a water well, storage tank and water lines for the relocation homes located at
the Yuh Weh Loo Pahki (Spider Mound) Community. Funding came from the Indian
Health Service, which was funneled through the ONHIR. A road feasibility study was
conducted by ONHIR for 13 miles of upgraded roads (Rt#47) at a cost of $6.0 million
dollars, but ONHIR informed the Tribe and families that it was not feasible to serve 11
Hopi relocation families. ONHIR has built entire communities for Navajo relocatees
on the Navajo Nation (Coalmine Mesa, Pinon, Tuba City, etc.) and on new Lands in
Sanders/Chambers with all the infrastructure, fire suppression, and paved roads, even
replacement of a bridge over the Rio Puerco River. The Hopi relocatees have requested numerous times for assistance to ONHIR for Discretionary funds to improve their
living conditions, home repairs and community needs. ONHIR finally in the past five
years provided a community building-modular trailer. This structure is insufficient to
meet the long term needs of the relocated families. These measures are minimal and
do not meet the intent of the Act. The Hopi relocated families should be entitled to the
same benefits allowed for Navajo relocatee families.
11.The Hopi Tribe’s Office of Hopi Land Administration received funds through
cooperative agreements with ONHIR since the late 80’s to provide technical assistance with the relocation process, such as seeking land assignments, legal surveys,
archeological surveys, electrical and sanitation services, counseling. In the early 90’s
the Tribe entered into contracts with ONHIR to implement the Property Dismantling/
Disposal Project. The purpose of the project was to dismantle and dispose of relocated
Navajo family structures (houses, hogans, sheds, outhouses, corrals, abandoned vehicles, etc.) left on HPL which had been quit claimed to the Hopi Tribe. The project
had been ongoing until 2012, when ONHIR refused to fund the project anymore, due
to budget cuts. Dilapidated, unsafe structures such as the old Coalmine Mesa Chapter
House building and other quitclaim sites need to be dismantled and disposed of immediately. According to ONHIR, they have funded the Tribe to date, approximately
$14.0 million for the cooperative agreements and property dismantling project. In
2010, the Hopi Tribe submitted a funding proposal for $2.1 million to clean up over
100 open dumpsites on the HPL that are associated with the former Navajo family
home sites, but the proposal was not funded due to ONHIR funding reductions. ONHIR funding continues to be funneled to the Navajo for various projects. The costs to
continue the disposal of the refuse left by the relocated Navajo families is beyond the
means of the Hopi Tribe to carry.
12.Currently on the HPL, remain seven (7) Navajo families resisting relocation
and who opted not to sign “AA” Leases with the Hopi Tribe. In 1999, these families
have been served with 90 day notices to vacate Hopi lands by the ONHIR, and it was
up to the US Attorney General’s office to follow up with Federal Lawsuits (25CFR
SS700.139) to carry out the evictions; but instead, in Nov.2002, the Attorney General sent a letter to the Hopi Tribe informing them it was not under his jurisdiction to
evict these individuals and it was under Hopi Jurisdiction, leaving it up to Hopi. The
Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Act label these individuals as “Awaiting Relocation”
and are still under the protection of the Federal Government, therefore, the Hopi Tribe
cannot evict them. It is the Trust responsibility of the Federal Government to uphold
this decision, not to be thrust upon the Hopi Tribe to undertake. The Navajo Resistors
continue residing on the Hopi lands and allow outside supporters to continue to lodge
complaints and encourage animosity between the two tribes.
13.Currently 47 Navajo families (approximately 182 individuals) reside on the
Hopi Reservation under the Accommodation Agreement Leases and a majority of
these individuals now want to relocate, but their cases have been closed by ONHIR.
The Hopi Tribe had been negotiating with ONHIR on an agreement to allow these
individuals to relocate if the Hopi Tribe would accommodate the seven (7) resisting
families. An Agreement had almost been reached, when the Department of Justice
became involved and required additional conditions be met prior to the Agreement.
These involve concessions to Navajo families that were outside the realm of the Accommodation Agreements and issues that had already been addressed during the negotiations/mediation of the AA’s.
14.The Hopi Tribe currently utilizes the 25USC 640d-15 for billing the Navajo
Nation for Navajo family home sites, agricultural sites, grazing fees and trespass fees
on the HPL. There is currently no rental agreement between the parties. These rental
determinations are forwarded to BIA-Hopi Agency for review and onto BIA-Western
Regional Office, who in turn submits them to the Arizona Federal District Court for
review and then forwarded to the Navajo Nation for payment or appeals. This has
been a cumbersome process and has cost the Tribe a large amount in attorney fees
having to litigate the Navajo appeals all the way to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
15. Through the Act, the Tribes are reimbursed for attorney fees in dealing with issues
related to the Act, but the small appropriated in the Act does not meet the amount of
attorney fees that the Hopi Tribe has to pay, thereby using tribal resources to make
these payments for addressing issues arising from the Act.
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Polacca Head Start children, Staff and Parents participate in Transportation Event
Polacca Head Start kids walk to school with the vehicles they made with their
parents
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
Every month the Hopi Head Start Program is given
a theme as part of the Hopi Lavayi curriculum; each
theme revolves around aspects of learning and for the
month of January the theme was Transportation.
Each Center follows the same curriculum, but they are
responsible for coordinating their own special activities
for their students to learn the theme for that month.
The Polacca Head Start Center staff came up with the
idea to invite all the transportation departments to the
center and talk to the students about the different vehicles they use in their respective profession.
They sent out invitations to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Hopi Department of
Transportation (HDOT), Hopi High Jr./Sr. High School
Transportation Department, BIA Hopi Police Department, Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES),
Hopi Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Hopi Transit
System and the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML). They
each brought more than one vehicle to show the students
how they each work and what they are used for.
“Every one of the departments was more than willing
to participate in the event,” said Mrs. McIntosh, Head
Start Teacher at the Polacca Center.
Children take a picture with a bulldozer from the Hopi Dpt. of Transportation.
The Event inspired kids in what they would like to become when they grow up
The children were given hands on learning; they were
given the opportunity to honk the horns and turn on the
sirens.
“Each student got some quality education from this,”
said Rayma Duyongwa, Hopi Head Start Director. “This
collaboration is a good example of the kind of education
we can offer our children as a tribe and community.”
Duyongwa was amazed with the outcome of the event
and as a Director of the Hopi Head Start Program she
said this is what she likes to see and the reason why she
enjoys working for Head Start.
“The teachers did a great job in putting this event together,” said Duyonwa. “The parking lot was filled with
all kinds of vehicles.”
She feels that each of the departments involved got
something out of the event as well because they had to
get down to the children’s level of teaching them about
each of the vehicles.
“They knew how to communicate with them,” said
Duyongwa.
The event inspired and opened the minds of these 4
and 5 year olds they now want to become police officers
or work with the big trucks from ADOT.
With the inspiration of the various modes of transpor-
HTC/HTYC with Senator Carlisle Begay (center), Hopi Tribal Council delegation, Hopi Tobacco Program
Coordinator Eldon Kalemsa (far left) and Bacavi Youth Coordinator Elvia Sanchez (for right)
Eldon Kalemsa Jr.
Hopi Tobacco Program Coordinator
The Hopi Tobacco Coalition/ Hopi Tewa Youth Council have been busy within the
month of January 2015, starting the month out with the Winter Summit which was
held on January 2-3, 2015 with Hopi representation in Prescott, Arizona.
Then the following weekend they had their second monthly meeting on January 10,
2015, which was on a Saturday to ensure that it did not intervene with their school
responsibilities.
The next event was the Legislative Day event which was held in Phoenix, Arizona
on January 20, 2015, leaving the day before at noon during the Martin Luther King
holiday. The participants were chaperoned by Ms. Elvia Sanchez, Bacavi Youth Coordinator/Advisor and Eldon Kalemsa Jr., Hopi Tobacco Program Coordinator/Advisor
which required an overnight stay to be in attendance to the event at 8:30 a.m. The
participants to this event were Lottie Saufkie, President representing Moencopi, Desiree Nasingoetewa, Secretary representing Bacavi, Abigail Manheimer, representing
Misungnovi, Kaitlin Youvella, representing Sichomovi, Mia Honie, Povi Dahe, and
Leland Pooyouma, Sgt. at Arms all representing Hano. Although everyone has their
own busy schedule and missing out on free time, but it requires commitment, we feel
this is a good experience and provides the youth with the real time obligation and
challenges that is required on being a member of an organization.
The Legislative Day is an annual event which usually takes place around this time
of the year but the highlight of this year’s event was that our Hopi Chairman, Mr.
Herman Honanie was one of the keynote speakers at this event, which made it more
of an honor to support our Hopi leaders at this State level event. The youth were able
to engage in numerous booths which were represented at the morning exhibits representing various entities regarding colleges/universities, state networks and resources
from various Tribes and the State of Arizona. Mid-morning they were able to observe
tation they saw, the children and their parents made their
own vehicles for walk to school day and drive-in movie
day.
The kids wore their vehicles as they walked to school
on Jan. 15. Later that day they took their vehicles to the
drive-in movie and watched the Disney movie, “Cars”.
“Each department gave more than what they had to
offer the children,” said Duyonwa. “It was more than
just a day of activities.”
Mrs. McIntosh said the event was very successful and
would like to thank all the departments who attended the
event. Career, is the theme for the month of February
and the Polacca Head Start Center is planning on having
a Career Day.
McIntosh said they plan to have different departments
come to the center and show the children what they do
as a career.
“I want to show the students that both male and females can work anywhere and I’d like to have a male
and female presenter from each department,” said McIntosh.
This event is planned for Feb. 26th. They will also
have walk to school day and the children will dress up
as what they would like to be when they grow up.
Hopi Tobacco
Coalition /Hopi
Tewa Youth
Council attend
the 2015 Tribal
Legislative Day
in Phoenix
the Legislative session, which was an actual session that to place, they were able to
see how the State level conducts business. In this session they were able to hear the
featured speakers Chairwoman Sherry Counts, Hualapai Nation, Chairman Herman
Honanie, Hopi Nation, and Chairman Peter Yucupicio of the Pasqua Yaqui Tribe.
After this event, there was time to meet and greet, photo op with Legislative members
and the youth were also able to meet and interact with Senator Carlisle Begay, and
Ms. Campbell, District 7 representatives and the Hopi Council delegation who were
in attendance at this event. There were also Tribal royalty on hand to meet. Lunch
was held on the Senate lawn then the afternoon was broken into two sessions, Health
and Wellness and Native Youth Know forum in which our youth participated in. The
presenter in this forum was our own Mr. Waylon Pahona Jr. representing Healthy
Active Natives. The youth had to work in breakout sessions which required input,
decision making and public presentation to the entire group. This was a good experience for them to interact with other Tribal youth, bring up problems and solutions for
their communities, and to establish partnerships with their colleagues from various
parts of the state. Event ended about 4:00 p.m. then back on the road for Hopi with
understanding that school would be a responsibility the next day. There was a very
well representation of Hopi at this event which included youth, business and program
representatives, urban Hopis from the city of Phoenix, and a group from the Hopi
High School GATE program.
The HTC/HTYC youth would like to express their thanks to the Chairman/
Vice-Chairman’s office for their monetary donations and the Youth council to make
this trip possible. The Tobacco Coalition and the Youth Council would like to encourage other Hopi youth to get involve with these types of organizations to enhance
themselves, become advocates, and be a voice for our Hopi nation at these various
levels of events and activities. Our target youth range from ages 12-18/21 and for
more information, contact Elvie Sanchez at 734-7111, Bacavi Youth Center and Eldon Kalemsa Jr. at 734-1151.
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Letters to the Editor / Guest Column
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
Editor:
Local News
Rumble on the Mountain
brings Community together to
Celebrate Water
I have examined the 2015 Hopi Tribal budget approved
by the Tribal Council on December 22, 2014 as printed in
the Tutuveni on January 6, 2015. My observations follow:
First, this budget is $222,236 over the budget of 2014.
The Contingency Fund for 2014 was $319,156. In 2015
it will be $541,392.
Second, the revenue projected for 2015, as specified
in the Tutuveni, is the same as $23,493,871 which was
approved for 2015.
However, when I was on Council and we were
working on the budget, we were told by BOT that the
revenue projection for 2015 was $20,130,349 which
will create a shortfall of $3,369,522. This was the
reason why BOT was recommending a 10% cut in the
budget for 2015.
This is a concern because the shortfall amount had to
come from somewhere to create a balanced budget. The
Council needs to explain this to the public, after all it is
our money, is it not?
Finally, I was fully aware while on Council that hard
times were coming in the future; money-wise, because
no extra income was in sight. I could understand why
BOT under the direction of the Vice Chairman was
recommending a 10% cut in 2015 and more in 2016.
However, I also understand that the Council is made of
Politicians who want to be re-elected every time their
term is up. It feels good to be paid over $1000.00 every
two weeks and feel like a big shot. Therefore, it is clear
Ed Kabotie, event organizer said “Rumble on the Mountain is a concert to celebrate the sacredness of water
why they rejected the 10% cut for 2015.
Caleb Johnson
By James Surveyor For Immediate Release
Kykotsmovi Village Member
928.380.9581 / mystajayes@gmail.com
Flagstaff, Arizona – The San Francisco Peaks have long been at the center of a tumultuous debate between many of
Arizona’s Native American tribes, Snow-bowl, and the City of Flagstaff. The making of artificial snow from reclaimed water
or effluent for skiing and winter sports activities has created division in the northern Arizona community as both tribes and
Editor,
conservation groups strive to protect what they hold to be a sacred place and a natural eco-system that is under threat of
I am compelled to dispute the Village of Walpi Board contamination. The Rumble on the Mountain featured music by the legendary Pato Banton, Sihasin, The Yoties, and many
more. Presentations where made by the Sierra Club, Friends of Flagstaff’s Future, The Springs Institute, and the Grand
of Directors’ (VBOD) process during the latest Board
Canyon Trust. In addition to the music and speakers, a message of prayer and song from Supai elder Rex Tolousi, and a
Elections.
stunning video and address by former Hopi Tribal Chairman and Black Mesa Trust director Vernon Masayesva were shared at
Attached are Articles and Sections noted from the
the Rumble held January 24th at Downtown Flagstaff’s Orpheum Theater. The event, which began at 3pm, featured a sense of
Village By-Laws that are reason to dispute.
unity bringing people of all ages and walks of life together. Ed Kabotie, event organizer, said”…Rumble on the Mountain is
1) The VBOD did not use your best judgment in
quality management, violating Article I, Section 2. a concert to celebrate the sacredness of water…to remind ourselves that we are guests in this world; blessed by the Creator to
experience life, and responsible to honor the infinite wisdom demonstrated in the life cycles around us…We are members of a
2) The VBOD passed a telephonic vote, which viocollective universe… ”
lates Article II, Section I, A&B. All government
The Rumble on the Mountain is a reference to the recent earthquake that shook northern Arizona, specifically the Flagstaff
agencies mentioned in this section has a “SECRET area. The event focused on raising awareness about the ongoing environmental challenges facing the Colorado Plateau, the
BALLOT” process. The same should be carried
sacredness of water, sustainability, and the importance of these issues to the community. The Rumble on the Mountain ran
out by the “Village Elections.” No Administration parallel to the “Dew Downtown”, an event sponsored by the city of Flagstaff. The “Dew” used 475,000 gallons of potable
employee should be allowed to accept telephone
drinking water to create a snow slope on north San Francisco Street for skiers and snowboarders.
voting. Voting is an individual privacy.
3) The VBOD did not instruct the Village administration to notify village members of a Village Board
Election, violating Article IV Section 3.A.
1. What was told to the Administration is to announce this process of nominations in the village
Conquering Our Fears -- While doing education sesnewsletter; 2. that process is not in compliance
sions
for the Hopi Tribal Employee Wellness Program
with the Article & Section; 3. this makes the whole
I realized how many people are struggling to get back
nominations and elections invalid.
on track with their health. People honestly do want to
4) If all these changes were intended to be made
become healthier, but lack the will power it takes to create
by the VBOD, then you should have referred to
change. We are all fired up and ready to make that New
Article VIII, Section I.A. The VBOD has failed
to inform the village members of all changes and Years’ resolution become reality, but by the end of the
month, we find ourselves back at square one, at the same
the VBOD has presented themselves in a major
weight, eating the same foods, back in the same old stale
infraction of the By-Laws.
routine.
5) With the VBOD’s willingness and knowingly
A little old lady passed on her account of why people
violated the Village By-Laws, we have to reflect to
grow old and stale, she states that “we do not stop playing
Article I, Section 3. The current VBOD now has
because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing.
become rebellious during this process. In order to
continue with the VBOD, the current board should These are the secrets to staying young, being happy and
achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor evremove themselves and have the village elect all
ery day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your
new officers.
dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around
The WBOD has placed distrust to its members. Rewho are dead, and they don’t even know it! Anybody can
member, you were elected as a “Trustee” to the village, grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The
members and affairs. The Trustee is now in doubt. In
idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in
final, I am recommending the past elections be nullified
change. The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we
based on written information
did, but rather for things we did not do.”
Bryan Williams
My grandparents were hard working, ambitious people.
Walpi Village Member
They lived a long life and were in relatively good health
up until their deaths. They shared this same vigor for life
as the old lady I mentioned earlier, and they lived life to
VILLAGE OF WALPI BYLAWS
the fullest, taking nothing for granted. I am sure others
have the same kind of memories of their grandparents and
ARTICLE I Name and Purpose
parents. They had to be strong in order to survive in their
Section 2. Purpose - The purpose of the Village of
world, in their time. Luxuries weren’t afforded to them,
Walpi Board will be to develop quality working stanthey hauled water, tended their fields that were miles away,
dards, good community relationship and promote the
interest of all parties concerned in a non-discriminatory and they ate the food they grew and harvested themselves.
manner. It shall.....
Why then, with these examples we have had in our
Section 3.Duration of Existence - The existence of the
VOWB shall be perpetual until dissolved by the Board.
GUEST COLUMN
ARTICLE III Authorization of the Village of Walpi
Board
Section 1. (A) Operate and manage the business
affairs of the VOWB in compliance with all applicable
laws of the Hopi, State, County and Federal government. (B) Adopt and amend by-laws, when necessary,
to be consistent with laws, ordinances and regulations
of the Hopi Tribe, Federal, State and County governments.
ARTICLE IV Nominations and Elections Process
Section 3. Process - (A) The village administration
shall notify the village members of the time and date of
the meeting to make nominations to the Board.
ARTICLE VIII Delegation of Authority and
Duties
Section 1 shall be as follows: (A) The affairs of the
VBOD shall be governed by the Village of Walpi.
DISCLAIMER - The views and opinions expressed in Article Submissions and Letters to the Editor, are those of the authors and
do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Hopi
Tutuveni. Hopi Tutuveni Editorial Board /October, 2014
Love in Rules -- Boundaries are here to keep
us from harm, not from having fun. I will simply introduce this article by saying you need boundaries for your
children, families, friends, and relationships! Without out
boundaries or rules you, or your family is destined to be
hurt or destroyed. Here is an example of a boundary that
is found in the Bible. In proverbs it says, “Pr 23:20 Be
not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: 21
For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty:
and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. 22 Hearken
unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother
when she is old. 23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also
wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. 24 The father
of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth
a wise child shall have joy of him.”. This passage could
be looked at a couple of different ways. The fist being,
there goes that Bible ranting on alcohol again. Man, it just
doesn’t want me to have any fun with my friends. Or, the
second way, well if I drink and always eat a lot (gluttony), I
will come to poverty and be clothed with rags. Well I don’t
want to be poor, and I would rather not wear rags, so I will
make a boundary or rule in my life and my families’ life
that we will not drink alcohol. It won’t be allowed in the
house. We won’t go to parties that are serving it. We will
not hang out with people that drink alcohol. Because of this
truth, we will set some rule for the house. (People are not
lives, do we find ourselves in the unhealthy condition we
are in? We should be modeling their behaviors and keep
the teachings of those we admired alive so that they can
become a part of us so that we may call upon them when
the need comes.
We have allowed ourselves to become weak, health
wise yes, but the more devastating is in the weakening
of our spirit. We take things for granted, our water, the
air we breathe. We no longer strengthen our bodies and
minds. We no longer appreciate the beauty around us; we
have lost our “groove” so to speak. What is sad is that our
children are learning these behaviors from us now. Only
we can make the change that is needed to ensure their
success in life.
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only
through experience of trial and suffering can the soul
be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and
success achieved.” You gain strength, experience and
confidence by every experience where you really stop to
look fear in the face. You must do the thing you cannot
do. “Courage is not the absence of fear but the resistance
of fear, the mastery of fear.”
We were all blessed with a gift, a talent of some sort,
when we were born. Have the courage to open your gift,
embrace it, dream big and share it with the world. The
greatest loss is for one to pass from this world without
ever reaching their potential, never sharing their gift. I am
on my journey now to realizing my potential, to finding
my “groove”; I have let 45 years get away from me without really living my life to the fullest. Don’t wait as long
as I have to open your gift.
By Valerie Nuvayestewa
Diabetes Prevention Educator
as poor as they think they are, they just waste it all on way
too much food and addictions, which robs them!)
I love the verse that says, “Buy the truth and sell it not.”
Once you know something to be true set a rule for yourself and your family. Don’t change that rule for money,
pleasure, the opinion of some person, or because your
teenager fights you about it. If you do not have immoveable rules for yourself and your family you do not love
them. In Jeremiah it says, “Jer 17:9 The heart is deceitful
above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know
it?” Basically the body wants what it shouldn’t have most
of the time! We need to live our lives, and govern our
families by principle, not by desire. How many times did
your body want something really bad, and you indulged it,
and it was the worst decision of your life, and it hurt your
family greatly? If you love your family you will set rules
for them, and give appropriate punishment when they are
broken. Rules like who their friends can be, what TV they
are allowed to watch, the music they are allowed to listen
to, and the places they are allowed to go. Don’t forget the
rules for yourself: no adultery, alcohol, gluttony ect.. Just
because things are legal does not mean that it is good and
wholesome for you or your family. Love them and live by
rules or principle not feeling. By Andy Magnarella
Bethel Baptist Church. 928-206-7811, bbctkd.com
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ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
MY BOOKKEEPING PLACE
TAX SERVICE
CORRECTION: In the last edition of the Tutuveni, Executive Director Wayne Taylor, Jr’s previous employment was incorrectly listed as Merril Lynch & Wells Fargo.
It should have read Merril Lynch Bank of America. We apologize for this error and
inconvenience it may have caused.
WE ARE IN OUR NEW TAX OFFICE!!!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Hopi Tutuveni Secretary II
We are located in Kykotsmovi Village, between the Post Office and Hopi Day School.
You can apply for your ACA Health exemption on your 2014 Tax Return.
Office Hours: 8am to 6pm – Monday to Saturday. We are closed on Sundays.
Telephone: (928) 734- 5049
Cell Number: (928) 606-2231
The Hopi Tutuveni has an immediate need for a Secretary. For information
please contact the Hopi Tribe Office of Human Resources at 929-734-3212.
Position is open until filled.
Navajo Region-Bureau of Indian Education
Shonto Preparatory Schools
Certified Positions
Classified Positions
Elementary Principal (K-8)
Residential Assistant
Elementary Teacher
Substitute Residential Assistant
Art Teacher (K-8)
Technology Teacher, High School (2)
Substitute Teacher
Tonalea Day School
Home of “The Wildcats”
Vacancy announcemenT
3 Teachers (elementary)
cy-1710, level 11-17
Substitute Security Officer
-Automotive, Welding, Building Trades Teacher
-Business Management Teacher
Social Studies Teacher, High School
Bus Monitor
RN/LPN Certified School Nurse, (K-12)
Licensed Social Worker, Residential
Gifted & Talented Coordinator
Substitute Bus Driver
Administrative Assistant- Support Services
Salary: $199.87 to $406.68 per day
announcement number: 15-D33n13-01
Detailed announcement can be obtained at:
http://www.bie.edu/Jobs/byState/AZ/index.htm
Athletic Coaches
Further information about the position call:
Terrence Yazzie, Principal (928) 283-6325 ext.201
Fax (928) 283-5158
Spring
POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
For detail and instructions to apply, visit us at:
www.shontoprep.org/hr
Office: (928)672-3523/ Fax: (928)672-3502
P.O. Box 7900, East Highway 160 & State Route 98,
Shonto, Arizona 86054
Shonto Preparatory School is an EEO/ Navajo Preference
POSTED: 1/13/2015
HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Position Classification and Description
Opening date:
Closing date:
January 21, 2015
Friday February 6, 2015 @ 3:00 p.m.
Position Title: Finance Director
Supervisor:
Executive Director
Position Summary:
Under direct supervision of the Executive Director, accomplishes the objectives of the Finance and
Accounting department by planning, organizing, and managing all functions required to assure
maximum return on financial assets, by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and
reporting systems. Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
Position Title: Executive Assistant
Supervisor:
Deputy Executive Director
aPPlIcanTS FoR ThIS PoSITIon muST meeT The STaTe oF
aRIZona’S “hIGhly QualIFIeD TeacheR” ReQuIRemenTS
anD muST SuBmIT eVIDence oF ThIS WITh hIS/heR aPPlIcaTIon.
Appointment is subject to the successful completion of the
security investigation and favorable adjudication.
Tonalea Day School PO Box 39 Tonalea, AZ 86044
Physical Address: 160 US Highway and Route 21 Tonalea, AZ 86044
Hopi Three Canyon Ranch
Heavy Equip. Operator
Hopi Three Canyon Ranch
Ranch Mechanic
Responsible for Operating Heavy
Equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. For Job Description
and application contact our H3CR
office at (928) 587-8550 or see Denise at the Hopi Tribe DNR office.
Open until February 20, 2015
Responsible for maintaining all Ranch
Vehicles and Equipment. For Job Description and application contact our
H3CR office at (928) 587-8550 or see
Denise at the Hopi Tribe DNR office.
Open until February 13, 2015.
Full Time Position
Position Summary:
Under direct supervision of the Deputy Executive Director, performs, coordinates and oversees
technical and office administrative duties in support of the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority and its
Board of Commissioners including the provision of varied and complex office duties. Maintains a
high level of confidentiality internally and externally of all privileged information.
Full Time Position
Second Mesa Day School,
P.O. Box 98,Second Mesa, AZ 86043
Position Title: Force Account Laborers
Supervisor:
Foreman
Position Summary:
Under direct supervision of the Forman, assists and supports the modernization, rehabilitation, and
new development initiatives and other activities of the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority. Maintains a
high level of confidentiality.
Position Descriptions and applications can be located on our website at www.htha.org or you
may contact us at (928) 737-2800.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
PHONE: (928) 734-3212 FAX: (928) 734-6611
E-MAIL: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
WEBSITE: www.hopi-nsn.us
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS OF JANUARY 27, 2015
Job #01-001 PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Department of Education
Salary: $26,817.75
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 09, 2015
Six Month Position with Benefits
Job #01-006 COORDINATOR
Hopi Cancer Support Services
Hourly: $15.19
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 09, 2015
Job #01-007 POLICE OFFICER / RANGER
Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
Hourly: $14.46
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: February 09, 2015
Job #01-008 POLICE SERGEANT
Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
Hourly: $25.26
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 09, 2015
Job #01-011 SECRETARY II
Hopi Tutuveni Office
Hourly: $14.00
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 09, 2015
Job #01-012 FINANCE DIRECTOR
Office of Financial Management
Salary: $84,884.80
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 09, 2015
Job #01-013 STAFF ASSISTANT
Office of Executive Director
Salary: $45,760
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 09, 2015
Job #01-014 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Office of Facilities & Risk Management
Hourly: $11.87
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 09, 2015
Job #01-015 ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
Hopi Tribal Courts
Hourly: $11.29
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 09, 2015
Job #01-016 ASSISTANT COOK
Office of Aging & Adult Services
Hourly: $8.61
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 09, 2015
Position located at Moenkopi Senior Center
APPELLATE COURT JUDGE
Send letter of interest including salary
requirements, hours of availability,
resume and three references to:
Herman G. Honanie, Chairman
Hopi Tribe
PO Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Job #01-017 SECRETARY II
Hopi Department of Transportation
Hourly: $13.00
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 09, 2015
A complete signed application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. HR will accept resumes however, the
applicant understands that it is not in lieu of the application; "see resume attached' on the application will not be accepted.
Pre-background employment screening will be conducted. Full-time positions will receive full benefits to include Medical,
Dental, Vision & 401(k) Retirement Plan plus annual and sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and 1 floating cultural holiday.
January 20, 2015
POSITION:
SALARY:
OPENING DATE:
QUALIFICATIONS:
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AIDE
Classified Scale-Based on education and experience
January 20, 2015 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
Requires a Associate of Arts degree or higher or two
years of higher education with a minimum of 60 college credits.
POSITION:
SALARY:
OPENING DATE:
QUALIFICATIONS:
TEACHER AIDE
Classified Scale-Based on education and experience.
January 20, 2015 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
Requires a Associate of Arts degree or higher or two years of
higher education with a minimum of 60 college credits.
Come join the S.M.D.S “BOBCAT” Team
All interested applicants can acquire an employment application in person or by contacting the school. Applicants
MUST be willing to undergo an intense background investigation and MUST have a valid driver’s license. School
Board has the right to waive Indian Preference.
Concur:: Alma Sinquah
Spring 2015 Special APS Scholarship Re-Opened until FEB. 6
Through a special partnership with the Arizona Public Service (APS) Foundation, the HEEF is
pleased to announce a unique scholarship opportunity entitled the APS Hopi Scholars Program.
Ten scholarships valued at $2,000.00 are available for the spring 2015 semester for Hopi students
pursuing a degree in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) fields or a degree in
Nursing or Education fields.
Applicants must be pursuing an AAS, AS, BA or BS at the sophomore thru the senior level at an
accredited college or university for the spring 2015 semester. In addition to general eligibility
requirements students must submit a special scholarship application and a one-page essay
regarding "Commitment to Community". The selected students must perform 20 hours of service
that will benefit the Hopi community by July 1, 2015. Deadline for applications is Extended to
FEBRUARY 6th, 2015. Please contact the Hopi Tribe Grants & Scholarship Program at (928) 7343542 if you have any questions.
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015 7
ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPECIAL NOTE:
Nutumya Case No. is 2010-CC-0028
In the Hopi Children’s Court, Hopi
Jurisdiction, Keams Canyon, Arizona
In the Matter of Nutumya, J. DOB 10/14/2004; Nutumya, A. DOB 11/02/2007; Nutumya, T. DOB
12/26/2008. Case No 2010-CC-0028 NOTICE BY
PUBLICATION
The Hopi Tribe to: BIOLOGICAL FATHER Jeremy nutumya, OF THE MINOR CHILDren;
AND/OR ANY INTERESTED FAMILY/RELATIVES
OF the children named above:
Personal Care Services
Hopi Tribe Office of Aging & Adult Services
Are you caring for a family member or someone who needs assistance with bathing, or does not have a
shower to take a bath and/or needs assistance with grooming?
The Hopi Tribe has filed pursuant to Hopi Children’s
Code, Chapter IV, Section D.1., a Petition to Terminate
Parent-Child Relationship in the Hopi Children’s Court,
bearing Case NO. 2010-CC-0028
The Hopi Tribe’s Office of Aging and Adult Services provides Personal Care Services to individuals 60
years and older and NOT ALTCS eligible; and/or any individuals if they have limited mental and/or
physical abilities in self-care.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the biological father, Jeremy Nutumya, and any interested persons (family or relatives of minor) who may contest the Petition
to Terminate Parent-Child Relationship shall file a
response to the Petition with the Hopi Children’s Court
within twenty (20) calendar days from date of this
notice. Your response must be filed with the office of
the Clerk of the Hopi Trial 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 immediately following this paragraph.
Personal Care Services includes a home visit to check on the welfare of a client, bathing, grooming and
socialization.
If your family member has personal care needs you may contact Brennan Torivio, Personal Care Aide at
the Office of Aging & Adult Services at (928) 734-3557 to find out if your family member qualifies.
A copy of the Petition to Terminate Parent-Child Relationship may be obtained by submitting a written request to: Mr. Samuel R.C. Crowfoot, Chief 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 children may be vested with Petitioners.
Dated: January 9, 2015
/s/ Martina Honie, Court Clerk
Family Caregiver Support Program
Hopi Tribe Office of Aging and Adult Services
Are you a non-paid caregiver to a person age 55 yrs. and older? or;
Are you a non-paid caregiver to someone who is 18 years of age with a disability? or;
Are you 55 yrs. or older and a grandparent or step-grandparent of a child by blood or marriage,
(Children up to age 19.)? or;
A primary caregiver of the child because the biological or adoptive parents are unable or unwilling
In the Hopi Tribal Court, Keams
Canyon, Arizona
In the Matter of the Change of Name of: Claradina
Fern Phillips to Claradina Fern Lomayestewa Case
No. 2014-CV-0146, NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF
CHANGE OF NAME
Notice is hereby given that Claradina Fern Phillips has
petitioned the court for the change of name from: Claradina Fern Phillips to Claradina Fern Lomayestewa.
Any party seeking to intervene in said proceeding, must
file an appropriate pleading with the Hopi Tribal Court
no later than twenty (20) days after the publication of
this notice.
Dated: December 15, 2014
/s/ Imalene Polingyumptewa, Clerk of the Court
to serve as the primary caregiver of the minor? or;
Do you have legal custody or guardianship, or raising the child informally?
If you fall into any of the categories up above, the Family Caregiver Support Program through the Hopi
Tribes’ Office of Aging and Adult Services may assist you by providing a system of support through
challenging times, caring for a loved one. This program provides supportive services that safeguards the
caregiver’s health and emotional well being, so the caregiver is able to provide care in the home setting so
the older individual continues to remain in their own home & community instead of being placed in a
residential facility. The Family Caregiver Case Manager, assists the caregivers by providing training for family
members and other home –based caregivers which is designed to lessen the effects of stress and burden related
to care-giving.
To learn more about the Family Caregiver Program, contact Julie Sosnewa, Family Caregiver Case Manager
at (928) 734-3557.
In the Hopi Tribal Court, Keams
Canyon, Arizona
In the Matter of the Change of Name of: Reba Ann
Phillips to Reba Ann Lomayestewa Case No. 2014-CV0145, NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF
NAME
Notice is hereby given that Reba Ann Phillips has
petitioned the court for the change of name from: Reba
Ann Phillips to Reba Ann Lomayestewa. Any party
seeking to intervene in said proceeding, must file an
appropriate pleading with the Hopi Tribal Court no
later than twenty (20) days after the publication of this
notice.
Dated: December 15, 2014
/s/ Imalene Polingyumptewa, Clerk of the Court
Light refreshments will be served
For more information, please contact:
Lisa Lomavaya (928) 737-6385
For information call
(928)734-3432
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Hopi High School News
Hopi High School placed on lockdown as BIA Police
and Navajo County Sheriff perform drug sweep
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
As Hopi high school students were preparing to begin their first period class on Jan.
22nd, Mr. Gregory Sackos, Hopi High School Superintendant made an announcement
over the intercom informing students the school was on lockdown. Teachers were not
allowed to let any students leave the classroom.
Police personnel from the Hopi Bureau Indian Agency (BIA) Police Department
and Navajo County Sheriffs performed the drug sweep; both agencies brought a K-9
dog trained to detect marijuana and narcotics.
“The lockdown began at 8:40 a.m. and lasted for an hour and a half,” said Sackos.
Police officers went to each of the classrooms doing drug sweeps; students were
told to leave their bag backs in the classroom s as they were escorted into the hallway
while the K-9 officers sniffed through the bag backs for drugs.
Sackos said there were instances where the dogs got a hit on a bag but there were
no drugs. The student may have had some drugs or paraphernalia in their bag and the
smell lingered.
If a dog got a hit on a bag, the student was taken aside and their parents were called.
“We let the parents know what was going on and told them they need to be more
aware of their child at home,” said Sackos.
There were no narcotics detected by the dogs that day, but they were successful in
finding several bags of marijuana.
“We are not here to bust students, our intent is to be aggressive in helping the students,” said Sackos.
The first choice of a student is they should not bring drugs to school. If you do bring
it to school; it is going to have an impact on you personally
“If there is something that is going to impact your education, then that is going to be
a lifelong situation,” said Sackos. “We don’t want kids expelled from school or using
drugs because it’s going to impact their life.”
According to Sackos, violations for drugs and alcohol are up this year meaning
teachers are catching more students with drugs or alcohol. However, this does not
mean usage is up.
“This isn’t just a school problem, it’s a reservation problem,” said Sackos. “We
have got to work together and send a message to these bootleggers that it’s not okay.”
The goal is not to kick students out of school, but to identify students and help them
and their parents.
The school offers ASA Counseling services for students who do violate the school
handbook and after school clubs and sports activities.
The school is reaching out to the Hopi Tribe’s Behavioral Health Services for assistance as well.
“Parents to be involved and the school need to be involved in helping parents,” said
Sackos.
He also feels the school needs good summer programs and strong athletic programs
and support programs. He would also like to see an increase in programs the school
has to offer.
When asked what needs to be done for students at the tribal level, he said the Chairman needs to listen to the youth and have his staff come up with an action plan.
“We need to work with the community as well and have more parent involvement,”
said Sackos.
This was the second lockdown of the school year and Sackos said they may search
the buses for the next lockdown.
After the lockdown was over, the school administration met with BIA Police and
Navajo County and they gave some suggestions to the school as far as the next scheduled lockdown. The lockdown was initiated by the school, not law enforcement.
There were no arrest and Sackos felt this drug sweep was more aggressive than the
first.
The school would like to thank the BIA Police Department, BIA K-9, Navajo
County Sheriffs, Navajo County K-9, teachers and everyone involved.
Sackos will provide a data compiled of drug and alcohol use at Hopi High School
to be published in the next edition of the Hopi Tutuveni.
from the Hopi High School Bruin Times
Troy Honanie, one of 25,
Introducing Kenny Wartz,
named Student of the Month new Director of Technology
at Hopi High School
By Kyle Honvantewa
Bruin Times Staff
Hopi HIgh School Junior Troy Honanie, was one of 25 students who went on
the prestigious Student of the Month luncheon at Keams Canyon Cafe on Jan. 9.
I’m very proud about getting student of the month. This shows my teachers how
much effort I can put into my work,” said Honanie.
The teacher that nominated Honanie was Debra Willis, one of Hopi High School’s
English teachers. Honanie said he was nominated because he completed and turned
in all of his schoolwork.
“My parents were very surprised that I got student of the month. They told me to
keep doing what I was doing and to keep it up,” he said.
“Being student of the month motivates me to keep on doing my work to show my
teachers that I’m capable of doing my assignments,” said Honanie.
Honanie said the luncheon was pretty cool because they got to order their own
food.
Honanie’s advice for students who want to make student of the month is to listen
to the teachers, do what needs to be done, have a positive attitude and to turn in your
work on time. Honanie is keeping a grade average of B’s. Honanie hopes to have a
career in engineering, carpentry or agriculture.
The other students of the month were Griffey Harvey, Brenda Dacawyma, Jennaya Day, Josh Tsavadawa, Jonathan JIm, Marlano Barnell, Maree Mahkewa, Grant
Pashano, Kyle Secakuku, Timothy Grover, Orin Poley, Traci Nahsonhoya, Patti
Sieweyumptewa, Jeffrey Mansfield, Tyrick Onsae, Ronald Lopez, Kelly Spencer,
Deion Honwytewa, Kaden Mahle, Kaitlin Youvella, Avery Talashoma, Teresse
Pocheoma, Latrice Uqualla and Anfernee Shupla.
“Tuck Rule Game”
By Tierra Lomabalaquihoya
Bruin Times Staff
By Micah Chee
Bruin Times Staff
Kenny Wartz is the new director of technology for Hopi Jr/Sr High School.
Wartz said he came to Hopi High because they had a job opening for an Information
Technology coordinator. Wartz also came to Hopi for the IT shop experience. Wartz
said he’s felt welcomed at Hopi Jr/Sr High School by staff and working with them.
Wartz also said his duties, as an IT coordinator is to oversee the technology usage at
the high school.
“I like working with the students because they’re the future. You have to learn how
to run society at some point,” said Wartz.
Wartz has had two computer jobs before Hopi High School. Wartz said he worked at
Dine College as a web administrator. Wartz said tat Hopi High School administration
has given him everything he needs.
“I like working with computers because everything that we do today somewhat revolves around computers. I also got interested when computers weren’t that common,”
said Wartz.
Wartz attended college at the Northern Arizona Arizona and Dine College. Wartz
majored in computer science engineering. He received his Associates Degree and
Bachelor Degree. Wartz is currently studying technology management.
AZ House of Representatives
support Legislation requiring
Graduating Class of 2017 to
pass a Civics Test
The, 2001 AFC divisional playoff game, was a controversial game which would
have been a good game to watch. Also known as the “Tuck Rule Game.” This was
a crazy playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders. It
By Kyle Honvantewa
took place on Jan. 19, 2002.
The name “Tuck Rule Game” originates from a controversial game-changing play. Bruin Times Staff
In that play, Raiders’ cornerback Charles Woodson sacked Patriots’ quarterback Tom On Jan. 15, Arizona became the first state that will require high school students to pass
Brady. The sack initially appeared to cause a fumble that was eventually recovered a civics test before they graduate.
by Raiders. That the call should have stayed a fumble because it seems it was clearly This is a great decision made by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey. This civics test will show
if students learned anything about their U.S History. This is the same test given to the
a fumble.
Officials reviewed the play, and eventually determined that Brady’s arm was moving U.S. immigrants to gain citizenship in the U.S.
forward, thus making it an incomplete pass. It was overturned and given back to the Some critics believe that this required test is unnecessary and would cost schools
money. They also say that this test is adding more burden to seniors if we add another
Patriots.
The Patriots then moved the ball into field-goal range. With less than a minute left, test.
Patriots field-goal kicker Adam Vinatieri then made the field goal, which then tied the This is a test that I highly recommend. If immigrants with little knowledge of our U.S.
History can pass this test then why not our seniors who take classes on U.S. History?
game at 13.
The tuck rule game was a controversial game. Most Oakland Raider fans still be- The Arizona House of Representatives recently voted 42-17-1 to support this mealieve their team should have won and went to the super bowl that year. I believe that sure.
it would have been a totally different outcome, if officials did not overturn the call. I This bill won’t be active until the graduating class of 2017. this leaves future seniors
think that call should have said a fumble. This event may be bad but it does not com- time to prepare for this test in order to graduate. So students better listen in class if they
want to graduate on time with their friends.
pare to the deflategate controversy.
Trash, a major problem on the Hopi Reservation
By Kyle Honvantewa
Bruin Times Staff
Trash is making our villages look bad and we as a community should do something
about it.
Trash in our communities is beginning to be a major problem for the Hopi people.
The first sight I see when I go to other villages is the sight of trash. Trash is everywhere and it is making our beautiful reservation look less and less majestic.
The trash on the ground didn’t start on the ground. It came from someone who was
too careless to even think about putting the trash in a trash bin. Trash doesn’t stay in
one place. It gets blown around by the wind and gets scattered around making our
beautiful landscapes look like “party zones.”W
With a little help, the once trashless Hopi landscapes can be truly beautiful once
again. Getting rid of trash on our reservation can be as easy as picking up one piece
of trash per day. If people put effort into picking up their trash, the beautiful land can
be revealed again.
Trash has affected our community, but with a little help we can cleanse it once
again. It can be as little as picking up one piece of trash per day. In order to keep it
clean, we need to get into the habit of picking up after ourselves. Together we can get
rid of trash on our reservation for generations to come.
Go Bruins
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Serious Concerns continue regarding Non-Medical
Transport Services on the Reservation
A Non-Medical Transport vehicle is stopped by Hopi Tribe Police and alcohol is
found in the vehicle. Alcohol is prohibited on the Reservation
Crytal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
Violators of illegal alcohol transport are subject to serious fines and vehicles will
be impounded at owner’s expense.
In the past year there has been an alarming increase in Non-Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT) service vehicles on the Hopi reservation highways. Before the NEMT business boomed, there were only a few such as Safe Ride Services and Hamana Enterprises,
Inc.
Currently, there are 25 NEMT’s who have approved business licenses through the Hopi
Revenue Commission Office and are operating on the Hopi Reservation.
Leon Lomakema, Deputy Revenue Commissioner, said when he began working with the
Revenue Commission office almost three years ago, he knew there was a problem with the
number of NEMT’s operating on the reservation.
The Revenue Office didn’t require much documentation from NEMT businesses to establish a business license to operate on the reservation.
In accordance to Hopi Tribal Ordinance 17, “…the purpose of having a business license
on the Hopi Reservation is to protect Indian consumers and businesses with the view of attaining economic self-sufficiency for the Hopi Tribe and for the privilege of doing business
within the Hopi reservation.”
“In 2013, there was close to 300 NEMT services within the state of Arizona and they
were all providers for AHCCCS,” said Lomakema. “Last year there was an investigation
on NEMT services in Arizona and it was founded they were making fraudulent claims.”
After the investigation, NEMT businesses declined to 175 statewide, however Lomakema said it is steadily increasing again.
Chief Revenue Officer, Danny Honanie said he is concerned with the misuse of NEMT
vehicles because some the drivers have been using them for personal use.
The misuse of these NEMT’s have also raised concern among the Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES) as they have been stopping them for traffic violations and
transporting of alcohol.
“There has been an increase of these non-medical transport vehicles breaking traffic laws
on the reservation highways,” said Chief Ronald Honyumptewa. “We have also caught a
few of them transporting alcohol.”
A majority of these NEMT’s don’t have insurance on their vehicles or the drivers have
suspended or revoked driver’s license.
“My fear is what if they get into an accident and how are they going to cover the people
they are transporting?” said Honyumptewa.
Although the Hopi Code doesn’t require insurance on any vehicle, the Office of Revenue
Commission does require that NEMT’s have Certificate of Liability insurance.
Honyumptewa feels the drivers of some of these transport services are using their work
vehicles as a way to transport alcohol back to the reservation and also allowing their patients to do it as well.
“We are not going to tolerate the transport of alcohol and we will start impounding vehicles and the owner’s expense,” said Honyumptewa. “This includes drivers who are caught
with suspended or revoked driver’s license.”
He added the owners of these companies need to tell their employees to not transport
alcohol or they will be subjected to the impoundment of their vehicles. HRES will give the
owners a courtesy call and tell them to pick up their vehicles.
“We can charge the drivers for the transport of alcohol and we have started giving citations,” said Honyumptewa. “This has gone too far and we need to start regulating this
problem.”
Honyumptewa couldn’t say how many NEMT’s they have cited for traffic violations, but
during the holiday’s they caught some of them transporting alcohol and arrested one driver
because he was intoxicated.
Just three weeks ago, Honyumptewa pulled over a NEMT for speeding. The driver was
going 85mph in a 55mph zone; she was transporting a mother and her child.
Of the 25 NEMT’s who have approved businesses licenses through the Office of Revenue Commission, I got a hold of one.
Velocity and Iman has an office in Winslow. Angie Cepi, Office Manager was helpful in
answering my questions.
Cepi said they require each driver submit a 5yr. driving record, a background check and
they must be CPR certified. Each driver goes through a 90 day probationary period.
A Commercial Drivers License is not required.
“Once a driver is approved and given a transport vehicle, the driver must keep the units
clean, obey all traffic laws and we don’t tolerate alcohol,” said Cepi. “They are also not
allowed to use the vehicles for personal use.”
Each vehicle has a GPS system in them to monitor how many miles it was driven; each
vehicle has registration and insurance.
Velocity currently has two transport drivers on the Hopi reservation.
“We have mandatory bi-weekly meetings at the Winslow office,” said Cepi.
Hopi Tribe Elevator
“as old as the building”
Hopi Children receive
coats for the winter
Crytal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
We seem to take things such as elevators for granted in the workplace; it’s a convenience and for others it’s a need. We depend on it every day that it’s hardly noticed until
it is inoperable.
The elevator in the administration building has been out of order since October 14, 2014
making it hard for some people to receive services from programs on the second floor.
Edgar Shupla, Director of Hopi Tribe Facilities Administration said the timing of the
elevator going down didn’t coincide with the agreements they had in place that’s why it’s
taking a long time to get it fixed. The contract they had in place needed to be amended
said Shupla.
He relocated two tribal employees due to health related issues and the programs on the
second floor are making accommodations for their customers.
One of the relocated workers was the Steven Bahnimptewa; Small Projects Manager said
being relocated was not a setback at all. He feels that he has been getting more work done.
“I’m glad I didn’t have to work from home and my employer was able to accommodate
me in moving me to the office where I’m currently at,” said Bahnimptewa.
Departments and Programs were given notice to accommodating their clients and customers. It was their choice if they wanted to or not said Shupla.
“I have seen the Office of Revenue Commission go downstairs to meet with their customers,” said Shupla. “But it’s up to the programs if they want to accommodate because
Doris Bilagody’s grandchildren were the first to receive winter coats, donated in
of confidentiality issues.”
The custodians depend on the elevators to haul their cleaning supplies to the second memory of their Grandmother
floor; because it is not working they made arrangements to keep a second supply of cleanCrytal Dee
ing supplies on the second floor.
There are still problems with the elevator as far carrying equipment from the second floor Hopi Tutuveni
or vice versa. Shupla said the elevator is not a freight elevator, it’s a passenger elevator.
Alice Kewenvoyouma, Governmental Operations Staff Assistant received some
“Equipment that is being hauled in the elevator has to be meet the weight requirement, winter jackets from Tara Coles to distribute to Hopi children who need winter coats
if it doesn’t it’s dismantled to meet it,” said Shupla.
and in memory of Doris Bilagody.
After the administrative process was finalized, Shupla contacted the contractor who Kewenvoyouma said she does not how Coles was able to receive the jackets from
said they would come and take a look at the elevator last Monday or Tuesday. No one had the Sundance Festival, but she wanted to donate them to children of the Hopi resershowed up as of last Friday.
vation.
The elevator could have been fixed quickly but Shupla said the Hopi Tribe has Admin- “Tara wanted to make sure Doris Bilagody’s grandchildren were the first to get jackistrative Policies & Procedures which directs the programs on the acceptable practices to ets,” said Kewenvoyouma.
conduct business with third party businesses.
Kewenvoyouma said Tara met Doris many several years ago when she was workThe inoperable elevator does not break any Occupational Safety & Health Administra- ing for the Hopi Tutuvenvi. Tara sought Doris’ help in finding her Hopi family. Tara
tion (OSHA) regulations. “OSHA is a safety guideline,” said Shupla.
was born to a Hopi woman, but doesn’t know who she is. She was immediately given
According to the OSHA website under section 1917.116 (d), it states, “No elevator with up for adoption after birth. She was adopted by an Anglo family; when she was old
a defect which affects safety shall not be used.”
enough to search for her family she came to the Hopi Reservation and met Doris.
Shupla said the elevator is inspected quarterly and they have a record of those in their “Doris saw that Tara resembled some physical features of me and my sisters so she
office.
brought her to the house,” said Kewenvoyouma. “We talked and we asked my dad
The elevator is as old as the building which was built in 1979. Shupla has studies and questions.”
reports on the building that show it’s at a capacity on everything; Information Technology, Tara didn’t find her family, but Alice and her family welcomed her to be a part of
electrical and people.
their family.
The Hopi Tribe does not have a Safety Officer who can enforce safety and follow na- “She comes to visit often and she was able to visit with Doris before she passed on,”
tional guidelines for the tribe. There are no safety codes in place with the Hopi Tribe.
said Kewenvoyouma.
“We don’t have building codes, fire codes or electrical codes,” said Shupla.
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Office of the United States Attorney, John S. Leonardo
District of Arizona
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Quick Reads
YOUTH ACTIVITIES at the Wellness Center
Is your youth interested in attending a fun, full of activities, week long Diabetes Youth Wellness Camp? If so, please contact the Hopi Special Diabetes Program at (928) 734-3432!
ARIZONA INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MEETING Feb 20
Mesa Public Schools Student Services Bldg, Grand Canyon Room, 1025 N. Country Club,
Mesa Arizona. Lunch: 12:30pm. Meeting: 1– 4pm. You are cordially invited to attend a
meeting of the Arizona Indian Education Association to discuss its history and continued future as an advocate of Indian education in Arizona. Agenda Items Include: -History/Future of
AIEA -Annual youth & parent conferences -Annual Scholarship Program -Possible closure of
AIEA. Contact Elaine Kasch at 928.527.6164 or email ekasch@fusd1.org
RECHARGE–The Energy and Power of Youth will Recharge Our Community April 22
The 4th annual Arizona State University RECHARGE conference will empower American
Indian students in grades 7-12 to take charge of their education and invest in their future and
community. The event will include engaging activities and inspiring presentations from the
American Indian Student Support Services, the Office of the President for American Indian
Initiatives, and current ASU American Indian students. Topics include college readiness, financial aid and scholarships, college majors, and specialized ASU campus resources. Online
registration opens mid-February 2015 www.eoss.asu.edu/recharge
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship–Deadline Feb 15
The DAR Ameri can Indian Scholarship is a one-time, $4,000 scholarship awarded to help
American Indian undergraduate and graduate students achieve an education. Undergraduate
students are given preference and all awards are judged based on financial need and academic
achievement. Applicants must have a financial need and a grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale. For more information about these scholarships visit website (www.cnay.org)
for a comprehensive list of available resources (scholarships, fellowships, summer programs,
grant opportunities, etc.). For More Information Email: cnayinfo@aspeninstitute.org
Public Affairs
COSME LOPEZ
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Mobile:
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Office of the United State Attorney, John S. Leonardo For Immediate
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cosme.lopez@usdoj.gov
District of Arizona Thursday,
Jan 29, 2015
WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/AZ
Public Affairs: Cosme Lopez 602.514.7694
HABITUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDER
SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR MURDER
PHOENIX – On Jan. 28, 2015, Willard John, 36, of Cibecue, Arizona, was sentenced by
U.S. Senior District Judge James A. Teilborg to life imprisonment. On July 11, 2014, John was
found guilty by a jury of second degree murder.
The facts of this investigation revealed that John, a member of the White Mountain
Apache Tribe, brutally stabbed his wife to death on March 19, 2012, on the Fort Apache Indian
Reservation, using a pair of household scissors. The evidence at trial showed that John had a
lengthy history of abusing his wife.
The investigation was handled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with substantial
assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The prosecution was handled by Dimitra H.
Sampson.
CASE NUMBER:
RELEASE NUMBER:
CR-12-8082-PCT-JAT
2015-009_John
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Complete your GED® while learning construction skills
2015 Indigenous Writer-in-Residence Fellowship Deadline Feb 16
Disadvantaged youth and adults in Navajo and Apache counties could earn nationally certified
The School for Advanced Research (SAR), with the generous support of the Lannan Foundation, is seeking applicants for the Indigenous Writer-in-Residence fellowship. The purpose of
safety, career readiness and construction trade skills while preparing for their high school equivalency
this fellowship is to advance the work of an indigenous writer pursuing their creative project
®
while enabling them to interact with local scholarly, artist, and Native communities. The fellow- credential (GED ) through the Building Homes – Building Futures! project at Northland Pioneer
College’s Holbrook campus. Screening and recruiting for the project is now underway.
ship runs from mid-June to early August and is open to writers indigenous to the United States
or Canada. The fellow is provided with a $6,000 stipend, on-campus housing, studio space,
NPC is partnering with the Navajo and Apache Counties Workforce Partnership on the grant-‐
supplies allowance, library support, and travel reimbursement to and from SAR. For more infunded project. Building Homes – Building Futures! integrates academic preparation and career skills
formation, please visit www.sarweb.org and click on the Programs link or call Maria Spray at
505-954-7237.
training to prepare youth and adults, 16 and older, with below-‐college-‐level skills in math, reading and
National Relief Charities: American Indian Education Foundation Scholarships Deadline April 4
writing with a fast track to employment in the construction trades. The grant provides funding for up to
The mission of our Scholarship service is to give more American Indians and Alaskan Natives
30 students to participate in the project.
the resources and encouragement they need to learn and succeed. By harnessing the power of
knowledge, these future leaders can bring about positive changes in their own lives and in their
Participants qualifying under the Workforce Partnership may be eligible to receive steel-‐toed
communities. To help college-bound Native Americans, we provide a free guide: Tools for Success — A Guide for High School Seniors, Families, Counselors and others…. * The AIEF pro- boots, a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and work gloves. Interested persons should contact
gram is one of the United States’ largest grantors of scholarships to Native Americans, provid- an area representative from the Navajo and Apache Counties Workforce Partnership: in the Southern
ing nearly $450,000 to about 225 students each year. Of these, nearly half are the first in their
Apache County area contact Jennifer Smale at 333-‐4260 x222; in Show Low, Pinetop-‐Lakeside,
family to attend college. In addition, we mentor and support scholarship recipients throughout
Snowflake/Taylor or Heber/Overgaard areas contact Holly Nelson, 532-‐4316 or Tamie Chamberlain,
the year, which makes a dramatic difference in their success rates. Donor Information and
Correspondence: American Indian Education Foundation, P.O. Box 27491, Albuquerque, NM
532-‐4313; and in the Winslow, Holbrook and Joseph City area contact Andrea Harings at 289-‐4644 x103.
87125 Telephone: 800.881.8694 Email: info@aiefprograms.org
DHHS Funding Opportunity- Seek, Test, Treat and Retain For Youth and Young Adults
Living with or at High Risk for Acquiring HIV (R01)
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to examine delivery models of HIV-focused services (testing, linkage, engagement and retention in care) for high risk
or already HIV+ infected youth and young adults. Applications should incorporate substance
use into study aims and service delivery objectives should address access to substance use
prevention, screening, and treatment. Applications examining interventions that focus only on
individual-level behavior and outcomes will be considered non-responsive, given the systemic
and structural determinants of serostatus screening, treatment retention and viral suppression,
which are the most striking areas of deficit among youth in the Seek, Test, Treat, and Retain
continuum of care. The developmental, structural, and systemic factors related to serving
youth need to be clearly incorporated into study aims, rather than simple incremental refocusing of existing interventions to younger people. Closing Date for Applications: April 14 For
more information Visit: Grants.gov
DHHS Grant Opportunity-Evaluating Structural, Economic, Environmental, or Policy
Primary Prevention Strategies for Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence
To be considered eligible for this announcement, the applicant must provide: Documentation that
the Principal Investigator and/or Co-Principal Investigator (if applicable) have prior experience
conducting empirical research with direct relevance to the focus area addressed in the application
as evidenced by at least one relevant first-authored, peer-reviewed journal article. Applicants
should clearly identify the relevant publications in their SFS 424 Biographical Sketch. Prior experience evaluating the effects of structural, economic, environmental, or policy approaches to preventing violence or related outcomes (e.g. crime) at the community-level and experience conducting
research or evaluation on IPV and/or SV is required. Experience requirements may be demonstrated through the combined experiences of a Principal and Co-Principal Investigator. Documentation
of effective and well-defined working relationships with any organization and/or outside entities
expected to participate in the proposed research that will ensure implementation and sustainability
of the proposed activities. This should be evidenced by letters of support or memoranda of understanding detailing the nature and extent of the involvement from the performing organization and
outside entities. The letters of support or memoranda of understanding should include detailed information about the nature of existing relationships. They should also include the anticipated extent
of involvement and scope of work to which the organization is willing to commit (include in the
appendices). Documentation that the research team will have necessary access to all data intended
for use in the proposed project that will be obtained from community agencies or partnerships (e.g.,
arrest statistics from police agencies, statistics from universities on sexual assault). Documentation of the overall match between the proposed objectives as described in the applicant abstract
and the Research Objectives of this FOA as described in Section I under the heading, Research
Objectives. Applicants should clearly indicate whether they are proposing to evaluate a strategy
primarily intended to reduce rates of IPV, SV, or both IPV and SV. Proposals will be considered
nonresponsive if they do not meet the responsiveness criteria specified in this announcement. Full
Grant Information Listed at Grants.gov Closing Date for Applications: April 26
“Building Homes – Building Futures! brings together a collaboration of community involvement
– the donation of land for the project; a strong relationship with the Navajo and Apache County
Workforce Partnership (WIA); and integrated college involvement across multiple departments,”
explained Mark Vest, NPC’s vice president for Learning and Student Services.
Information on the project is also available at all NPC locations from academic advisers and The
Learning Cornerstone advisers. Free, one-‐day Opportunities Through Education workshops are offered
regularly to provide screening for the Building Homes – Building Futures! project and the GED®. For
dates, times and locations, visit www.npc.edu/OTE. For more information on The Learning Cornerstone
and obtaining a GED®, contact Rickey Jackson at (800) 266-‐7845, ext. 6536.
Northland Pioneer College Creates, Supports and Promotes Lifelong Learning.
EDITOR’S NOTE: A few years back, the Hopi WIA and Hopi NPC Center ventured into a
successful Building Trades program from which many young Hopi men and women received
construction training and completed the program successfully. The training program not only
beneffited the students, but the community as well through community volunteer projects.
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Taking the oath as an Arizona Peace Officer are (left to right): Noah Van Hilsen (WPD), Marlalita Jones (WPD), Samuel Perez
(SJPD), Dyllin Ellington (ACSO), Quentin Begody Sr. (WPD), Alejandro Barron (WPD), Troy Eberline (SLPD), Katelyn Fawcett
(NCSO) and Kyle Esparza (NCSO) after completing 20 weeks of training as NALETA's second full-‐time class -‐ 2014-‐2.
NALETA’s second full-‐time academy
certifies 9 new local peace officers
SNOWFLAKE — The “Thin Blue Line” in Northeastern Arizona is a little stronger with the
swearing in Jan. 23 of nine new peace officers who completed the intensive 20-‐week Arizona Peace
Officer Standards for Training (AzPOST) training at Northland Pioneer College’s Northeastern Arizona
Law Enforcement Training Academy (NALETA).
Navajo County Superior Court Presiding Judge Michala M. Ruechel administered the oath to new
Winslow Police Department Officers Alejandro Barron, Quentin M. Begody Sr. and Marlalita Claushina
Jones; St. Johns Police Department Officers Samuel Lovio Perez and Noah Sevriano Van Hilsen; Navajo
County Sheriff’s Deputies Kyle Joaquin Esparza and Katelyn Fawcett; Show Low Police Department
Officer Troy L. Eberline; and Apache County Sheriff’s Deputy Dyllin Rick Ellington.
NALETA is a true partnership with regional law enforcement agencies, who assign sworn officers
as instructors at no charge to the college, explained Stuart Bishop, NPC’s Director of Public Safety
Education Programs and NALETA Director. With the graduation of Class 2014-‐2, 28 peace officers have
completed training locally, rather than in the Valley, resulting in substantial savings to their agencies.
Guiding the recruits through the academy were Class Sergeant Jon Wisner (AzDPS) and Recruit
Training Officer Caleb Davis (NCSO). Wisner recalled his days as an academic recruit and how things have
Northland Pioneer College Creates, Supports and Promotes Lifelong Learning.
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