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Volume 30

WEDNESDAY

NOVEMBER

Number 21

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16, 2022

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

November is

Diabetes

Awareness

Month...

PG 3

HDS Book Club...

PG 6

COLUMN

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LARRY’S CORNER

See the problem is...

Read more about it

More on Page 2

COMMUNITY

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HOPI Cancer Support Services provides outreach...

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration and Hopi Tribe,

has initiated a safety project at the State Route 264/IR-4 intersection to install intersection lighting and construct an

asphalt pedestrian pathway with solar lightning. Read more about the project on pg. 2.

TCRHC Celebrates Historic 20-Year Milestone

-More on pg. 7

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State Route 264 (SR 264)/Indian Route 4 (IR-4)

Intersection Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – November 3,

2022, The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in conjunction with

the Federal Highway Administration

(FHA), and the Hopi Tribe, has initiated a

safety project at the State Route 264/IR-4

intersection to install intersection lighting

and construct an asphalt pedestrian pathway with solar lighting.

This project is justified by two pedestrian fatalities which were recorded in 2013

and several other recent vehicular incidents occurring in the same vicinity. “We

have been working hard with our partners

from ADOT and the FHA and we are

pleased that our efforts have resulted in

improving safety elements in a high traffic area,” said Hopi Department of Transportation Director (HDOT) Michael Lomayaktewa, “…this is only one of many

projects we are working on to address

road safety here on Hopi.” The $775,000

project will improve pedestrian safety

near the existing roadway by improving

lighting and constructing a pedestrian

pathway that leads to the Hopi Cultural

Center. “We have been vocal at the State

and National levels drawing attention to

the poor conditions of our roads and increased traffic on our State Highways

which have created some serious safety

concerns for us out here on Hopi and for

those that travel the State Highways…”

said Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma,

“…this Improvement Project tells us that

our voices are being heard and this is a

great step in the right direction.” Chairman Nuvangyaoma adds, “We still have

a lot of work to do and we have been in

touch with Department of Transportation

Secretary, Pete Buttigieg and his Team to

continue to bring attention to addressing

the safety of our roadways.” The project,

located between mileposts 379-380, is expected to be under construction in spring

2023 and completed that fall. There will

be no traffic restrictions or closures as part

of this project.

Resolution H-118-2015 established the

HDOT to provide for the direct delivery of essential governmental services to

the Hopi people. HDOT provides day to

day transportation services by delivering

safe, efficient, transportation and public

road access to an within the Hopi lands,

through adequate road maintenance and

construction.

If you have any questions about the

project, please call the HDOT director,

Mr. Lomayaktewa, at (928)-734-3181,

or mail inquires to P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039.

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HOPI Cancer Support Services

Provides Outreach in October

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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November is

Diabetes Awareness

Month

Submitted by: Leigh Naha, Health

Educator - HOPI Cancer Support Services

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – November 9,

2022, Regular exercise is an important

part of being as healthy as you can be. Being physically active can reduce your risk

of developing breast cancer or other cancers. And if you’ve been diagnosed with

breast cancer, exercise can reduce the risk

of the cancer coming back (recurrence).

Exercise also can help ease troubling

treatment side effects, such as fatigue,

pain, depression, and lymphedema.

HOPI Cancer Support Staff connecting with public during Pink Night at Hopi Jr./Sr. High School

about Cancer Awareness. Photo courtesy: HOPI Cancer Support Program

By: Romalita Laban, Managing Editor

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – November 9, 2022

The HOPI Cancer Support Services Staff,

Leigh Naha, Health Educator provided a

program newsletter to fellow Hopi Tribal

employees covering topics the program

has recently been addressing.

In addition to the newsletter Naha provided pictures depicting various activities

held around Hopi for the public and to ed-

ucate the public, bring awareness and to

positively impact the Hopi community.

Hopi Tutuveni appreciates HOPI Cancer Support for its efforts and for utilizing

its one and only Hopi newspaper to inform, educate and be a community service

to the Hopi public.

Leigh Naha can be reached at 928-7341150 for questions about the HOPI Cancer

Support Services program.

HOPI Cancer Support Staff connecting with public during a 1-mile walk at the Kykotsmovi Office held in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Photo courtesy: HOPI Cancer Support Program

Benefits of Exercise

Exercise can help lower your risk of

developing breast cancer. We know that

women who exercise have a lower risk of

developing breast cancer than women who

don’t exercise. Doctors don’t fully understand how exercise lowers risk, but many

doctors believe being active helps regulate

insulin and estrogen – hormones that can

cause breast cancer to grow. Maintaining

a healthy weight with regular exercise

can also help regulate hormones, reduce

inflammation, and keep the immune system healthy. Maintaining a healthy weight

and keeping hormones like insulin and

estrogen regulated can help lower the risk

of breast cancer recurrence (just as it can

help lower other chronic health risks such

as diabetes and obesity risk).

Exercise may help you have fewer

and less severe side effects from treatment. Research shows that exercise can

help:

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Ease fatigue

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Lessen anxiety

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Improve quality of life

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Reduce the risk of lymphedema

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Improve physical function

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Strengthen bones

•

Improve sleep

•

Ease bone and joint pain

Simple goals to start exercising:

Walk ½ mile during your lunch hour 3

times per week over the next month.

Take a 5-minute activity break once

every hour during the day, getting out of

your chair and stretching your arms and

legs.

Run/walk 1 mile after work for 4 times

per week for the month of November.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Just a recap of the month of October we

had a couple events during the month. The

first event that started off the month was

doing an education and outreach booth

at the Hopi Jr. /Sr. High School football

game. It has been great to have the chance

to get back out into the community and

see familiar faces, and also recruit new

members into our program. Just a reminder that we are currently looking for women within the age range of 21-40 years of

age to start receiving services through our

program. Please call our office to enroll or

get more information at (928) 734-1150.

Throughout the month on Fridays, we

set up pink lemonade stands in the community. During this time, we provided

education about breast cancer. We did

have a good turnout during these events.

During the last part of the month, we hosted a 1-mile walk in Kykotsmovi in honor

of Breast Cancer Awareness. A meal was

served afterwards followed with a raffle

drawing for all the women that participated in our monthly events. This included

wearing pink on Fridays, enrolling as a

member into our program and also, being a part of the event. Thank you to all

of those who did participate in our events

throughout this special month.

Hopi Tutuveni November 16, 2022

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HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

Fourth Quarter Session

September 1, 2022 AGENDA

Amendment #1 MONTH OF November 2022

“UNFINISHED BUSINESS”

1. Discussion and possible action – Letter dated March 31, 2022 Re:

Village of Shungopavi’s request for information regarding land lease,

including ownership of the property comprising the Hopi Cultural Center – Craig Andrews, Vice Chairman, Hopi Tribe – Tabled

2. Discussion and possible action - Letter dated by September 19,

2022 RE: Survey conducted by Hopi Elections Office from Dale Sinquah, Tribal Council Representative, FMCV - Tabled

“NEW BUSINESS”

1. AI#087-2022 – To approve Sole Source Consulting Agreement

with Oxbow Data Management Systems, LLC Author/Dana Russell,

Hopi Cancer Support Services

2. AI #089-2022 – To approve Arnold & Porter Contracts (1882 Reservation Land Matters) and (Miscellaneous) – Author/Fred Lomayesva,

General Counsel, OGC

3. AI#090-2022 - Intergovernmental Agreement between the State of

Arizona and the Hopi Tribe – Author/Donovan Gomez, Hopi Senom

Transit

4. AI#091-2022 - Mutual Aid and Jurisdiction Agreement with the

City of Winslow-Author/Mervin Yoyetewa, Chairman, L&O Committee

5. AI#092-2022 – Lease Option Agreement for the I-40 Solar Project

Author/Edison Tu’tsi, Office of Hopi Lands

6. AI#093-2022 – To amend the Rules of Order for the Hopi Tribal

Council to provide a streamlined process of the Tribal Council parliamentary procedures that will be followed during meetings of the Tribal

Council – Author/Marilyn Fredericks, Tribal Council Representative,

Village of Bacavi

7. AI#094-2022 – To approve Amendment to Consulting Agreement

No. 22-013 – Author/Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa, Hopi Dept of Ed. and

Workforce Dvlpt

8. AI#095-2022 – To accept grant award in the amount of $472,894.00

from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office

for Victims of Crime – Author/Ronald Honyumptewa, Department of

Public Safety & Emergency Services

9. AI#096-2022 – To amend the Position Description of the Executive

Director – Author/Mervin Yoyetewa, Tribal Council Representative,

Village of Mishongnovi

10. AI#097-2022 – To approve a new Employment Contract for Mr.

Marc Roy for three (3) years effective November 9, 2022, to serve as

Chief Judge of the Hopi Tribal Courts – Author/Mervin Yoyetewa, Tribal Council Representative,Village of Mishongnovi **Time Certain –

Nov. 7, 2022 12:30 p.m. (add on 11/7/2022)

11. Presentation/Review of DES Tribal Consultation Policy – Jocelyn

Beard, Office of Tribal Relations **Time Certain – Nov. 7, 2022 1:00

p.m.

12. Discussion/Possible Action: Update Bears Ears Litigation – Car-

lene Tenakhongva, Deputy General Counsel, OGC **Time Certain –

Nov. 7, 2022 3:00 p.m.

13. Discussion/Possible Action – Installation and connection of powerlines at Turquoise Well Complex – Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma, Chairman, Hopi Tribe **Time Certain – Nov. 9, 2022 1:00 p.m.

14. Interview for vacant position on the Hopi Election Board(1 candidate)**Time Certain Nov. 9, 2022 3:00 p.m.

15. Further discussions with the Budget Oversight Team on budgets

of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Executive Director, Election Board

and Tutuveni **Time Certain – Nov. 10, 2022 9:00 a.m.

16. Presentation of the FY 2023 General Fund recommended budgets for final review and approval – Eugene Talas, Chairperson, Budget

Oversight Team - **Time Certain – Nov. 21, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

17. Presentation entitled “The Taking of Hopi Lands”, a re-examination of the Hopi Land Claims and Land Dispute – Clay Hamilton, Land

Information Systems **Time Certain Nov. 23, 2022 1:00-5:00 p.m.

18. Discussion/Possible Action – Appointment of Raymond Namoki,

Sipaulovi Tribal Council Representative, to the Hopi Tribe Economic

Development Corporation’s Board of Directors, as recommended by the

Investment Committee – Mervin Yoyetewa, Mishongnovi Tribal Council Representative

19. Discussion & Possible Action – Letter dated September 2, 2022

from Ronald Honahni, Governor, Upper Village of Moenkopi; RE: Request to Explore Gaming in the Upper Village of Moenkopi – Leroy Sumatzkuku, Tribal Council Representative, Upper Village of Moenkopi

20. Letter dated October 6, 2022 from Archie Duwahoyeoma, Bear

Clan Elder/Village Leader, Mishongnovi Village; RE: Musangnuvi Village Elections – Rosa Honani, Tribal Council Representative, Village

of Sipaulovi

21. Letter (undated) from Dale Sinquah, Tribal Council Representative, FMCV; RE: Fourth Priority Lower Colorado River Water Allocation at Cibola Farms for discussion and possible action **Time Certain

– Nov. 10, 2022 1:00 p.m.

22. Letter dated September 23, 2022 from Jayson Paymella; RE: Concerning Information in regards to the Village of Tewa’s affairs – Wallace

Youvella, Jr., Tribal Council Representative, FMCV

23. Letter dated October 25, 2022 from Jack E. Harding, Jr., President, Hopi Day School Board – Anita Bahnimptewa, Tribal Council

Representative, Village of Sipaulovi **Time Certain – Nov. 22, 2022

1:00 p.m.

“REPORTS”

Law & Order Committee – 2022 Comprehensive Report - **Time

Certain – November 23, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Investment Committee - **Time Certain – November 22, 2022 – 9:00

a.m.-12:00 noon

*Hopi Tribal Council may go into Executive Session on any agenda

item

**Time Certain Requests

Hopi Tutuveni November 21, 2022

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ADOT to Install Pedestrian

Pathway Near Hopi Cultural Center Next Year

Project also includes new lighting at SR

264/IR-4 intersection

Press Release

Cultural Center and have solar

lighting. The project will also install lighting at the intersection so

drivers can see pedestrians better.

Submitted by: Jason Stephens,

Community Relations Project

There are no planned traffic reManager - Arizona Department

strictions or highway closures as

of Transportation

part of the project.

Second Mesa, Ariz. – NovemThe $775,388 project is expectber 9, 2022, In order to improve

pedestrian safety, the Arizona De- ed to begin in spring 2023 and be

partment of Transportation will completed by the fall.

construct a pedestrian pathway and

For more information, visit:

improved lighting at the intersecazdot.gov/projects/northeast-distion of State Route 264 and Indian Route 4 near Second Mesa next trict-projects/state-route-264-ir-4intersection

spring.

The pathway will lead from the

highway intersection to the Hopi

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The Hopi Tutuveni extends

heartfelt gratitude to all

Hopi & Tewa Veterans

for your service for the sinom

Hopi Tutuveni November 16, 2022

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Hopi Day School Book Club Update

October - November 2022

Submitted by: Deborah Deborah Baker, BSW/MS, Parent Liaison - Hopi Day School

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – On November 7, 2022 Guest Readers were Bobbi Nez and Tamara Littlesalt-Butler, Founders

of the Reading Is Medicine Book Club based in Phoenix, Ariz. Hopi Day School (HDS) Book Club continues to be held

the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. and which is aired on KUYI Radio 88.1FM.

The Reading Is Medicine Book Club was founded by Nez and Littlesalt-Butler in 2015. The club promotes literacy

among Native American adults and can be found through their Facebook page.

In 2021 the Reading Is Medicine Book Club was introduced to the Hopi Day School Book Club and since then we

have been working together to promote our joint goal of literacy with our respective communities.

The HDS Book Club works to promote literacy in the home and assist parents on how they can help their children

improve reading skills. Students and Parents are invited to join the ZOOM session and participate in the discussion of

the books presented. Special Guest Readers are invited each month to read a book aloud. The HDS Book Club is hosted

via ZOOM and aired live on the local KUYI Hopi Radio 88.1FM. (An electronic notice with a ZOOM link is sent out to

all parents and guardians or they can simply tune in and listen to KUYI Radio.)

The October session of the HDS Book Club featured Special Guest Reader, Jack Harding, Jr. who is the School Board

President of Hopi Day School. He shared a Hopi Story titled, “The Birds of Hano Village.” Mr. Harding found this book

in his mother’s collection and pointed out his gratitude to the Hopi Action Program for having the foresight to publish a

Hopi Story. Previously, all Hopi stories have been handed down through oral traditions. Today, being able to pick up a

book that contains an old Hopi story is so meaningful because this is one story we will never lose.

Thank you to Mr. Harding, Sr. for donating a copy of the book to Hopi Day School. (This book was translated and illustrated by Terrance Talaswaima a Hopi Tribal member from Sipaulovi Village and printed by the Hopi Action Program

in 1972.)

The story highlights the relationship between the villagers of Hano of First Mesa and the birds that live nearby. They

work together for the benefit of one another and overcome barriers that result in success for both parties. The illustrations depict the time of the story to be in days before modern conveniences.

Mrs. Allegra Honie, HDS third grade teacher, shared that the cultural significance of this book with today’s Hopi

children is so important as many of our traditional storytelling customs are not being implemented. Listening to a story

helps a child develop a creative thought process as they envision the story in their minds. They can learn how to draw

their own conclusions about the outcome of the story and compare it to the actual ending of the story.

The HDS Parent Center thanks Mr. Harding, Sr. and Mrs. Honie for giving their time to the worthy cause of promoting

literacy on Hopi.

Hopi Tutuveni November 16, 2022

Tuba City Regional Healthcare Corporation

Celebrates Historic 20-Year Milestone

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U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola with Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony held in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on September 13, 2022.

CAPTION: Lynette Bonar, CEO holds the microphone as others pose for a photo at the 20 th anniversary celebration events in Tuba City, Ariz. Left to right: James Bilagody (Event MC), Board members: Christopher Curley (President); Dolly Lane (member); Thomas Walker (Council delegate); Lynette Bonar (CEO), Tincer Nez Sr, (member) and Franklin Fowler (member)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Submitted by: George R. Joe, Office of Communications - Tuba City Regional Health Care Corp.

Tuba City, Ariz. – November 4, 2022, Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) celebrated

20 years of self-governance in Tribal healthcare as a Public Law 93-638 hospital, also known as Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975.

The actual date TCRHCC’s self-governance began was

on October 1, 2002, but organizers planned the celebration on October 14th. The 20-year anniversary event include a ceremony, speeches, a health fair, and prizes.

“This anniversary is a major milestone in which we all

can take pride and reflect on our contribution to healthcare across Navajo, Hopi, and San Juan Paiute tribes,”

said Chief Executive Officer Lynette Bonar. “TCRHCC

was founded on the fundamental idea of providing access

to healthcare through governance at the local level within a quality health care system which is safe, accessible,

and culturally sensitive. We are now 75% American Indian strong, with staff that are committed to bringing the

self-governing vision to reality.”

In the past 20 years, as a P.L. 93-638 health care provider, TCRHCC has had achievements that would have

been cumbersome under the former federal Indian Health

Service structure. A few notable achievements:

Health care innovation: “We expanded our health care

services with the Specialty Care cancer center, dermatology, rheumatology, orthopedics, and others,” said Bonar.

Health care recognition: “TCRHCC is the only Navajo

Nation hospital that is [a] American College of Surgeon

Level III Trauma Center,” said Bonar.

Health care stability: “Our TCRHCC doctors and medical professionals are among the longest-serving providers in the U.S. Tribal and Indian Health care system,” said

Bonar.

Health care human resources innovation: “Our Human

Resources Department has developed an excellent health

care workforce by investing resources, creating mentorship programs and specialized medical training/employment programs,” said Bonar.

TCRHCC Board President Christopher Curley said,

“Tuba City and surrounding communities have seen

health care growth in their communities. As the Board

we have seen community leadership as a major support

in development of projects in Bodaway Gap, Echo Cliffs

Health Clinic, the Long Term Care Building and advocacy for a new hospital building to replace the current four

decades old building.”

Some of the major construction accomplishments

during this period include, the Outpatient Primary Care

Center building in 2012, Sacred Peaks Health Care (Flag-

staff), LeChee (Page) healthcare center, mobile medical

and dental van programs, pediatric inpatient unit in 2022,

construction of a temporary Bodaway/Gap Clinic while

work commences on a full health center, 36 employee

apartments, and an emergency room expansion to be

completed in early 2023.

In August 2002, a few years after joining the P.L. 638

movement along with three other Navajo health care centers, TCRHCC had 538 employees. Today, it has over

1,000 employees and medical staff. It has also expanded

from one central location in Tuba City to an additional

four sites out to the farthest corners of the service area

and becoming one of the Navajo Nation’s best health care

systems along the way.

“Our employees have led our successes with ingenuity, commitment, leadership, compassion, and strength to

make our health system what it is today!” said Bonar.

“We appreciate the work of past leaders, former Board

members, administrators, former Council delegates,

chapter officials, Southern Paiute and Hopi Tribal leaders,” said Board President Curley. “Their role from being

visionaries and advocates in Healthcare has been profound in the development of the work that is being done

today. Our current TCRHCC board are the stewards of

that vision, to ensure the voice and values of our people

are implemented into the cultural foundation of all we do.

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HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES

Hopi Tutuveni November 16, 2022

Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services Covid-19 Emergency Response August 26, 2022

Report (REPUBLISH)

Due to transitions occurring in DHHS the August 26, 2022 COVID 19 report was the latest

data being provided for the public. Until DHHS and Tribal Leadership determines roles of the

Public Health Authority, no reports will be submitted to Hopi Tutuveni. Hopi Tutuveni will continue republishing this last and latest Covid-19 Report, as Hopi is still under Pandemic status.

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ – July20, 2022

This data is updated on the Hopi Tribe’s website “COVID-19 Response and Resources” page.

Hopi Health Care Center – Community COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Information

COVID-19 vaccines are available in the afternoons on Mondays and Wednesdays for the

month of July for those 6 months and older. To schedule an appointment call (928) 737-6148 or

737-6081.

Appointments are required. For questions about COVID-19 vaccines please call (928) 7376198 or 737-6197.

COVID-19 Testing Drive-up Testing schedule: Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 AM – 9:00

AM. Enter at the west entrance & drive around back. Mask must be worn by everyone in your

vehicle. Please stay in your vehicle at all times. To schedule for testing or for more information

please call (928) 737- 6187 or 6233.

A COVID-19 Hotline has been created by the Hopi Health Care Center to assist with all

COVID-19 related questions and service requests. The hotline is open Monday–Friday from 8

AM – 5 PM. To contact the COVID-19 hotline please call (928) 737-6187.

WHEN USING AN AT-HOME TEST IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU REPORT

YOUR RESULTS TO THE

COVID-19 HOTLINE AT HOPI HEALTH CARE CENTER OR TUBA CITY REGIONAL

HEALTH CARE CORPORATION SO THAT ACCURATE DATA IS PROVIDED TO THE

COMMUNITY.

VACCINE UPDATE:

On June 17, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized emergency use of

the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention

of COVID-19 to include use in children down to 6 months of age. For more detailed information

please visit www.cdc.gov

TUBA CITY REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION (TCRHCC) COVID-19 TESTING & VACCINATION INFORMATION:

Testing, and now vaccinations, at TCRHCC are being held at the outdoor tent Monday – Friday

from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daylight Savings Time. Rapid and CEPHEID tests can take approximately 3 hours. Send out tests can take 2-3 days. The address for Tuba City Regional Health Care

Corporation is 167 N. Main Street, Tuba City, AZ. For more information regarding Tuba City

Regional Health Care Corporation’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic and testing, please call 1-866976-5941. TCRHCC has at-home COVID-19 test kits available for the community. To request a

test kit please go through the drive up tent from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daylight Savings Time or go

to the pharmacy drive up window after hours.

FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS:

You can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests from the U.S. government at covidtests.gov

by calling 1-800-232- 0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489). Only 4 tests come in an order and only two

orders per household. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Please do not wait to order your tests

when you have been exposed or become symptomatic as the tests will not arrive in enough time

for you to be tested. So please order them now so that you and your loved ones can be prepared.

Households that did not place their first two orders of test kits, can now place their first, second,

AND third order. They must complete the ordering process above three (3) times to place both a

first, second, and third order (for a total of 16 test kits; 4 kits for first order, 4 kits for second order,

8 kits for third order).

FREE N-95 MASKS:

The CDC now has a resource on their website where you can see a list of local pharmacies that

have free N-95 masks by using your zip code. Click here or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888720-7489).

QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION CALCULATOR:

The CDC now has a Quarantine and Isolation calculator that helps determine how long you

need to isolate or quarantine.

SYMPTOMS, QUARANTINE, AND ISOLATION:

Watch for Symptoms - people with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported –

ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to

the virus and can range from mild to severe. The following are COVID-19 symptoms that people

may experience:

• Fever or chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

•New loss of taste or smell

•Sore throat

•Congestion or runny nose

•Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we

learn more about COVID-19. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious

complications from COVID-19 illness.”

Currently, the local health department and HHCC are implement the previously recommended

CDC guidelines which is a 10 day isolation for those who test positive and a 14 day quarantine

for those exposed to an infected individual.

(GLOSSARY ON PG. 5)

Be aware that when someone tests positive they became contagious 2 days before they developed symptoms, or if they are not experiencing symptoms 2 days before they tested positive not

the day they received their results. If someone was less than 6 feet away from a potential positive

case for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24 hour period they would be considered

a close contact regardless of whether or not both parties were wearing masks. For example, Molly

was within 6 feet of Craig on Thursday night for 10 minutes and on Friday morning for 5 minutes.

Craig developed symptoms Saturday evening, was tested for COVID on Monday, and received

their results on Wednesday. Because Molly was within 6 feet of Craig for a total of 15 minutes

over a 24 hour period within the 2 day timeframe she is now considered to be a close contact. If

you have been identified as a close contact you may or may not need to quarantine depending on

your vaccination status.

If an unvaccinated individual that is not positive is having to take care of someone that is infected, they will need to quarantine for 14 days beginning on the infected person’s 10th day of

isolation, with that day being Day 0 and the following day being Day 1. That means the caregiver

could potentially be out of work for 24 days. If a vaccinated person that is not positive is having

to take care of someone that is infected, they will not have to quarantine but will need to get

tested 5 days from the 10th day of the infected person’s isolation. If a vaccinated person develops

symptoms while caring for an infected person they will need to get tested as soon as possible and

remain at home until they receive their results.

Re-testing of COVID-19 Positive Employees. Per guidance and alignment with HHCC, CDC,

state and local health departments, and OSHA workplace guidance for COVID-19 re-testing of

positive or suspected COVID-19 employees before they return to work, nor providing letters to

go back to work is not recommended.

The recommended reason for not re-testing is an individual may continue to test positive on

a viral test long after they are recovered from COVID-19. These dead viral particles will turn

viral tests positive even though they cannot cause disease in others. The Hopi Health Care Center

strongly encourages employers to use the CDC’s symptom and criteria below even if they continue to test positive. Once they meet the three criteria, they are no longer considered infectious

to others. However, if the employee was severely ill (hospitalized) or in immunocompromised,

plead advise them to visit their primary care provide before returning to work.

The “checklist” below has been updated as of the most recent COVID-19 guidelines from the

CDC and will be used by employers to determine when an employee with confirmed COVID-19

may return to work safely. For additional questions, please call the Hopi Health Care Center

COVID-19 hotline (928) 737-6188.

□ It’s been at last ten days since I first had symptoms or received my positive diagnosis if I’ve

not had symptoms (please note date of first symptoms: (________)

□ Overall my symptoms have improved and I am feeling better.

□ It’s been at least 72 hours since I last had a fever without using fever-reducing medicine.

If you checked all three boxes, you are no longer a considered at risk to infect others and can

go back to work!

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Hopi Utilities Corporation

Hopi Telecommunications, Inc. (HTI) in Keams

Canyon, Arizona is currently seeking energetic and

highly motivated individuals to join the HTI team.

CURRENT OPENINGS

• Key System/Central Office Tech (Full-time)

CLOSING DATE: September 2, 2022

Requirements: Experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Possess

a valid Arizona Driver License and pass a background check.

*Must complete and submit an HTI Employment

Application and resume. Application can be obtained at the Keams Canyon Office. Or through the

HTI Website.

To view job description please visit the HTI website

at: www.hopitelecom.com

For more information, please call the Keams

Canyon Office at (928) 738-4674 or Flagstaff Office

(928) 522-8428 or email info@hopitelecom.com

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Hopi Tribal Council

Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma,

Chairman

Craig Andrews

Vice Chairman

Judith Youvella

Tribal Secretary

Nada Talayumptewa,

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva,

Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper

Moenkopi

William Charley

Danny Humetewa Sr.

Leroy Sumatzkuku

Michael Elmer

Village of Bakabi

Marilyn Fredericks

Clifford Qotsaquahu

Velma Kalyesvah

Village of Kyakotsmovi

David Talayumptewa

Phillip Quochytewa, Sr.

Danny Honanie

Herman G. Honanie

Village of Sipaulavi

Rosa Honanie

Anita Bahnimptewa

Raymond Namoki

Village of Mishongnovi

Pansy Edmo

Delores Coochyumptewa

Mervin Yoyetewa

First Mesa Consolidated

Villages

Albert T. Sinquah

Dale Sinquah

Wallace Youvella, Jr.

Vacant

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To find out more

Drawing comics is a great way to show your

drawing skills and your side of Hopi Humor.

If you have the skill and the humor to draw comics

for the Hopi Tutuveni

DISCLAIMER: Comics submitted will become property of Hopi

Tutuveni. Name of artist will be

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Tunatya - Intention

Hiisa - Many

Kwisto - Get

Itsivu - Intolerant

Paati - Melt

Yup’a - Go ahead

Tuwat - In turn

Qa’ãntipu - Mistake

Nima - Go home

Qanaani - Jealous (feel)

Qaavo - Next day

Nakwhana - Grant per-

Tumala - Job

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Henanata - Jog

Ephaqam - Now & then

Tutskwa - Ground

Suumi - Join

Himu’yva - Obtain

Naasami - Half-dollar

Hintaqa - Kind (what)

Paypi - Oh Well!

Hiñti - Happen (what)

Tuwi’yta - Know

Namora - Option (choice)

Hãalayi - Happy

Ngasta - Lacking

Angqw - Out of origin

Kyaktayti’i - Hurry

Lavayi - Language

Tuqayvasta - Pay Atten-

Wuuni - Idea (thought)

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Tayati - Laugh

Qe’ti - Quit

Sonkya - Improbable

Ya’makma - Leave (exit)

Yõoyoki - Rain

Songyawnen - In effect

Awtuuqayta -Listen

Tutuwna - Instruct

Tunatyawta - Look after

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Larry’s Corner

See the problem is...

Growing up on the reservation taught me that everything out here is tough to accomplish. I mean, living on

the reservation…life is hard. You would have to work for

everything from food to education and everything in between.

But when I was growing up, I don’t think I ever paid attention to how life was for me then. When you’re a mush

head kitten, it seems you ignore the bad things in your

childhood. Of course, we all have scars, but look at us

now; we’re entirely “NORMAL.”

When you’re a mush head kitten, you don’t think about

the bad things in the “now” REZ life, like drugs and alcohol. Back then, energy, as a simple force, was accessible.

All you had to do was wait till your parents called you

into the house. Or, you could eat at someone’s house, and

they would take you home afterward, right?

As kittens, we knew that there were drugs and alcohol

in the village, but it was never a bother because it was

frowned upon. We would make fun of the village drunks,

and they would cower in shame for what they did. But

nowadays, the entire village seems to be one big drunk

person. And it’s easy to be one big intoxicated person because you can buy alcohol and drugs on the reservation.

All you must do is go next door and ask. Even the “grandma” next door will say, “$20 for a bottle”… it’s that easy.

It’s strange because, in a short amount of time, drugs

and alcohol have shaped and impacted the Hopi community drastically. The drunks we use to make fun of that

cowered in shame seem to have no shame at all. When

did that change? Now we don’t make fun of them anymore. We say, “Daha is drunk again,”…and we go back

to our daily business.

Younger kids already know what a drunken person

looks like even before their first birthday. It’s like we

have engrained drugs and alcohol into our Hopi culture

now, and we accept that it’s part of our everyday tradition.

With drugs and alcohol now seeming to be part of our

culture, killing and stealing acts are followed closely.

See, when I was growing up, I thought that killing and

stealing were only on TV or in the big city. I would have

never thought that those types of words would ever be

used on the Hopi reservation because it was never part of

our vocabulary when I was growing up. But now we hear

that every day in the community and on Facebook. Of

course, we have a legal system that tries to improve our

“problem” but even that is broken and when you have an

entire reservation full of drugs and alcohol, the problem

seems to be growing from generation to generation.

So how can we solve this reservation-wide problem?

That is one question I don’t have a solution for. It’s like

trying to solve a division problem that we haven’t seen in

over 20 years. We cannot solve it, but that doesn’t mean

there isn’t a solution. It just means that this problem is

something that the entire reservation must come up with

and not just a single person or group.

Of course, in schools, we teach our children about

the dangers of drugs and alcohol by showing them what

could happen to them if they do “go down that path.” And

it seems somewhere down the road, they will eventually try drugs and alcohol, and some will become addicted

and others will not, but I guess it’s how we are all raised.

Do we accept that drugs and alcohol are part of the Hopi

culture now? Or do we put a barrier between us to not see

the absolute truth?

When I think of the word “STEAL,” it seems that it

is always used on Facebook. Every time I read it, it will

say something like, “Someone stole my Hopi belt” or

“Someone stole my grandma’s walker.” We are getting

to the point where “BIG CITY” problems are becoming

our problems. Why don’t we do anything about it? Well,

I say it’s because we know that person’s grandmother,

grandfather or relative and they are good people. We are

all scared to accuse someone of stealing because of the

thought of what might happen if we accuse someone for

stealing.

I’m pretty sure that a long time ago, when a Hopi per-

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son was caught stealing, it was dealt with in a village

setting where the person who stole something would do

something to work off their debt to the community. Or

that person would be shamed into not stealing anymore

by having their behavior corrected by the village and not

just an individual. But it’s not like that anymore; we are

a close community, yet we are miles apart because we

don’t know who our neighbors are anymore.

Of course, we have several groups who educate the

community about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and

I applaud them for that. At least they are trying to make

a change for our Hopi people. But, when you have just a

simple group trying to make a change, it is not enough

to make a dent, but they try, and they will continue to

educate the Hopi community about the dangers of drugs

and alcohol. Every Hopi family here on the Hopi reservation has a person who drinks those lives with them, and it

seems that we are forced to accept them as they are.

So, let me ask, is it ok to do that? Is it ok to treat them

like this is part of our culture now? So, what can we do?

I guess that’s something we must “individually” come

up with as a solution. Sometimes we will try to come up

with answers like rehab centers or more PSA’s about the

“DANGERS OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL,”… but are

they working? How can we keep the dangers of drugs and

alcohol away from kids?

I advise you that drugs and alcohol are touchy subjects

on the Hopi reservation. Some will not want to look at the

truth of this epidemic, and some will try to improve the

problem. Educating our younger generation about these

problems is one thing. Eventually, they will not be mush

heads anymore, so they will have to be the ones to come

up with their solution to this problem. All we can do is

try to make sure we are all adults and show our younger

generation that there is still hope in this Hopi world of

ours and one without so much of an impact from drugs

and alcohol if we could just choose not to use either one,

even for one day at a time.

Hopi Tutuveni November 16, 2022

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Native Vote Turned Out in Force

Social media, poll-watchers kept watch over

elections #NativeVote22

By: Mary Annette Pember

Indian Country Today (ICT)

Indian Country Today - November 9, 2022 from

“something else” to “Indigenous creatures,” Native voters hit the polls in high numbers once again. And as in the

2020 presidential election, they made a difference.

During the 2020 presidential election, CNN infamously classified Native Americans as “something else.”

Prior to the current midterm elections, an ABC anchor

misspoke, calling Native peoples “Indigenous creatures”

in a lead-up to a story about November as Native American Heritage Month.

In typical Native-style, folks have appropriated the

quote, spreading hilarious memes on social media celebrating their creature-hood.

All kidding aside, Native voters took this year’s midterm elections seriously and turned out in high numbers,

according to reports on election night.

Although Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton declared

a state of emergency on Nov. 4 after tornadoes struck the

area, voters headed to the polls in Oklahoma in numbers

greater than in past years, according to Oklahoma Watch.

Kristina Humenesky, the senior director for public relations for the Choctaw Nation, told ICT that citizens didn’t

let the weather keep them from voting.

“The tribe made sure people understood that this an important election; a lot is at stake here in Oklahoma,” said

Humenesky, who is non-Native.

Indigenous candidates were running for governor and

for two seats in Congress.

Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, a wealthy businessman

whose time in office has been rocked by feuds with tribal nations and members of his own party, fought off a

challenge from Democrat Joy Hofmeister to win a second-term.

Although Stitt is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, five

of the state’s 39 tribes, including his own, endorsed Hofmeister.

Republican Markwayne Mullin was declared the winner in his race for U.S. Senate, making him the first Native American to serve in the Senate in nearly 20 years.

And Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Cole of the Chickasaw

Nation held a comfortable lead in his bid for an 11th term

in Oklahoma’s 4th Congressional district.

The races drew hot comments — pro and con — on

social media.

Charles Graham, Lumbee, who was running for North

Carolina’s 7th congressional district, drew praise along

with Democratic Black senatorial candidate Cheri Beasley.

“I hope to GOD, NC sends its first Black woman Cheri

Beasley to the U.S. Senate and first Native American

Charles Graham to the House tonight,” one person posted

on Twitter.

Neither Graham nor Beasley, won, however, though it

was a tight race for both of them.

One Twitter user declared he wanted to get into a fist

fight with the Oklahoma governor in a Waffle House

parking lot.

And comments about Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice

Davids included delight that despite the redrawing of districts in the Kansas House map, she won re-election.

Twitter comments about Native election participation

also reflected a spectrum of opinions, from fatalistic

snark to praise and encouragement to vote.

“We honor Native Americans, especially in an election

year, by not accepting their PO Boxes as legitimate voting addresses,” one Twitter user noted.

“Did you know there are over 100 Native Americans

running for public offices? Make your voice heard today,” another said.

And there were lots of posts saying, “Sko Vote Den,”

which means “go vote then,” a reference to slang pronunciation common in Native communities.

In North Dakota, where six Indigenous candidates were

running for the state House, voter Denise Lajimodiere expressed anxiety in an interview with ICT.

“I’m sick to my stomach with nerves,” said Lajimodiere, a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

“Women’s rights, access to abortion, are big issues for

me,” she said. “Unfortunately North Dakota is a very red

state but all the reservations are blue.”

For the first time, the Native American Rights Fund

organized a poll-watchers program to ensure that Native

voters facing push back at election sites had resources to

address these issues.

Nearly 40 poll watchers were stationed at polling sites

in North Dakota, Nevada, Wisconsin and

Montana. Watchers contacted attorneys at NARF who

helped voters and poll workers navigate any legal questions regarding identification, addresses or voters not receiving mail-in ballots.

Most voting issues were regarding addresses or identification, according to Jacqueline De León, staff attorney

at NARF and a citizen of the Isleta Pueblo.

“Even though there are legal alternative ways for voters to prove they live in a district, poll workers may not

be familiar with them,” she said.

For instance, voters in North Dakota can point to a precinct map indicating where they live and sign an affidavit.

In 2020, NARF and the Campaign Legal Center representing the Spirit Lake Nation and Standing Rock Sioux

Tribe won a longstanding legal battle with the state of

North Dakota over voting rights for Native Americans.

In 2013, the state of North Dakota passed a restrictive

voter ID law requiring addresses to be listed. Many Native people in the rural state use post office boxes rather

than physical mailing addresses.

Ten attorneys with NARF and the Colorado University Law School fielded questions from poll watchers

throughout the day, but De León said it was too early to

know which states had the most problems.

“It’s critical that we have poll watchers available to

help people; unfortunately the voting process isn’t always

welcoming to Native people,” De León said.

NARF also partners with the Election Protection Hotline so any voters who identify as Native can be referred

to NARF.

“We’ve seen this trend during close elections that Native votes, which are often from rural areas and come in

last, are contested,” she said. “We are aggressively pushing back and letting everybody know that Native votes

are American votes.”

Hopi Tutuveni November 16, 2022

Felicia Fonseca

Associated Press

Flagstaff, Ariz. — November 8, 2022 Buu Nygren

has ousted Jonathan Nez as president of the Navajo Nation, a position that wields influence nationally because

of the size of the tribe’s reservation in the U.S. Southwest

and its huge population.

Nygren defeated Nez in the nonpartisan race with a

message of delivering basic needs to Navajos and expressing frustration at the pace of tribal government and

infrastructure projects. He acknowledged that hard work

lies ahead.

“I’ve said it time and time again, that we want to do the

things that are tough,” he said to a rowdy crowd gathered

at the fairgrounds in the tribal capital of Window Rock.

Nygren’s win, along with his running mate Richelle

Montoya, means the Navajo Nation will have a woman

in the Office of the President and Vice President for the

first time. Navajo voters twice advanced Lynda Lovejoy

to the general election for the presidency, but she lost

both times.

Unofficial results from the tribe’s elections office

showed Nygren ahead of Nez by about 3,500 votes with

all 110 precincts reporting. Turnout among the roughly

15

125,000 registered voters surpassed 50%.

Nygren, 35, positioned himself as the candidate for

change and as someone who could get the ball rolling on

long-awaited projects. He has a background in construction management but has never held political office.

“I’m used to being held accountable in every job,”

Nygren, a tribal vice presidential candidate in 2018, said

ahead of Tuesday’s election. “I’m taking that approach.

If I don’t perform, I have no business being here.”

The Navajo Nation’s population of 400,000 is second

only to the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. It also has

the largest land base by far of any tribe at 27,000 square

miles stretching into parts of New Mexico, Arizona and

Utah.

Nygren pledged to work more closely with the Navajo

Nation Council that often is seen as more powerful than

the tribal presidency. Newly elected leaders take office

in January. Nygren is married to Arizona State Rep. Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren.

Nez is a seasoned politician who ascended to the presidency after years as a community leader, Navajo County supervisor, Navajo Nation Council delegate and vice

president. He encouraged voters to choose continuity in

the race, saying progress takes time.

Nez’s spokesman, Jared Touchin, did not immediately

respond to a request for comment Tuesday night from

The Associated Press. Nez and his running mate, Chad

Abeyta, gathered in a separate area of the fairgrounds.

Nez said more than $1 billion in federal coronavirus

relief funding that the tribe has approved for infrastructure projects would help spur economic development

and bring home Navajos who have left the reservation

for jobs.

Tens of thousands of Navajos still live without running

water, electricity and broadband. The coronavirus pandemic highlighted those inequities and thrust the Navajo

Nation into the spotlight when it had one of the highest

infection rates in the U.S.

The tribe has long relied on revenue from the coal industry to fund its government, but those revenues have

been declining as coal-fired plants and mines shut down.

While the Navajo Nation owns a stake in one coal plant

and some coal mines, it’s been working to develop renewable energy sources.

Tourism also helps fuel the Navajo Nation’s economy. Towering rock formations in Shiprock, Monument

Valley and Canyon de Chelly are international draws for

tourists, as is the story of the famed Navajo Code Talkers

who developed a World War II code that the Japanese

never cracked.

Hopi Tutuveni August 17, 2022

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Weatherization

Assistance program

No-cost, energy-efficient

home improvements

APS customers who own a home on Navajo or Hopi tribal land may be eligible for no-cost,

energy-efficient home improvements that could help lower your energy bill, including:

• Air sealing

• Improved insulation

• Heating, cooling and air quality

The energy-efficient improvements are made through Red Feather Development Group.

To learn more and see if you qualify, call Red Feather at 928-440-5119.

More ways to save on your energy bill

Our Energy Support program offers qualified customers a 25%

discount on their energy bill every month. To see if you qualify

and find other assistance resources, visit aps.com/assistance.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.

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