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Volume 24, No. 12

TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016

Hopi Tribe Impounds Cattle that Leaves

JUNE

Hopi Lands Severely Overgrazed

The Planting Moon

WOKO’UYIS

This Month In

Hopi History

• June 1, 1924, Native Americans granted U.S. citizenship

• June 3, 1963, Healing vs

Jones appealed, Court declined to review case.

• June 10, 1920, Hotvella

people forcibly dipped in

de-lousing chemicals

• June 22, 1970, Indian Education Act PL 93-318

moved Indian Education

Cattle grazing on land that has become severely overgrazed in Hopi Range Unit 262.

PHOTO courtesy of the Hopi Tribe

• AD 1-700, Hopi Ancestors

cultivated corn, squash,

Kim Secakuku

same individual has been Unit. ORM met with the livestock. The individuals representative group made

beans, cotton and turkeys.

Public Relations Officer

The Hopi Tribe

COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

(Kykotsmovi, AZ) – On

June 7, 2016 The Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES) and the Hopi

Office of Range Manage6/25: Polacca “Dust Bowl” ment (ORM) impounded

5&10K Run; Volleyball Tourney over 90 head of cattle that

Team Roping; Food and Arts/ were in trespass in Hopi

Crafts Vending

Range Unit #262 without

incident. The Tribe has

6/25, 7/2, 7/3: Country Westthe authority to impound

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livestock without permits

and more importantly to

7/4: Polacca “Dust Bowl”

5&10K Run; Volleyball Tourney protect and preserve Hopi

Team Roping; Food/Arts/Crafts lands. Under Hopi Tribal Ordinance 43 Section

7/4: Bingo; Grand Finale

108 (B) (f), this provision

FIREWORKS SHOW

protects private and pubPolacca Dust Bowl

lic property on Hopi lands

from livestock in fields or

Be Hopi, Be Health Camps

causing damage or having

7/5-6, 12-13, 19- 20, 26-27 caused damage on reser9a-2pm (928) 734-3432

vation lands. This is the

second incident within sixLori Piestewa Native Games

ty (60) days in which the

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480-517-9700

2016 Be Hopi Be Healthy

7/19-20 HVMC

928-734-3432

District Six

Permitting

Meeting

June 21, 2016

4 PM – 6:30 PM

Hopi Veterans

Memorial Center

cited for trespass while

having received numerous

violations that had gone

uncorrected since 2014.

The first incident occurred April 5 when the

HRES impounded sixty-six

(66) head of cattle belonging to the same individual

who does not have a permit

to graze on Hopi Range

Unit #262. Not all the livestock that were in trespass

were impounded at the time

since some had crossed

over into the Navajo Partitioned Lands (NPL). It was

estimated that 127 head of

livestock have been grazing in this range unit. The

Carrying Capacity, which

is the maximum stocking

rate possible without inducing damage to vegetation or related sources, is

28 sheep units per grazing

permit that converts into

35 cows for this Range

livestock owner on April

11 to discuss the remaining livestock that were in

trespass. The Hopi Tribe

agreed to allow the individuals thirty (30) days to

remove the additional livestock, with a deadline date

of May 12, 2016. On April

13 the individual paid the

trespass penalties that were

imposed and the livestock

were released. The individuals were informed that

the livestock were not to be

returned to Hopi lands. On

May 9 ORM made contact

with the individuals that

the thirty (30) day time

limit was set to expire and

that after this date the Hopi

Tribe, at any time, could

impound livestock deemed

to be in trespass.

The Hopi Tribe had been

more than accommodating

by giving the individuals an

opportunity to remove the

up of Accommodation

Agreement permittees, did

not issue a grazing allocation for the individual and

family due to violations that

were not corrected for more

than a year, consequently

any livestock owned by the

individual(s) would be in

trespass. The individuals

were served with a five day

notice on August 18, 2015,

April 5, 2016, and April 10,

2016 for their livestock. A

five day notice is valid for

one year from date of issuance. All livestock counts

carried out by the Hopi

Tribe and its Programs are

a requirement of the 638

contract between the Tribe

and the Bureau of Indian

Affairs. Livestock counts

on all Hopi Lands are required annually to ensure

that permittees are in compliance with Hopi Grazing

Ordinance 43.

Hopi Tewa Sinom dance Dr. Angela Gonzales

group perform at AZ to join faculty at ASU

Diamond Backs Game

Louella Nahsonhoya

Hopi Tutuveni

Presentation by

Office of Range

Management

Contact:

928-734-3701 or

928-738-0014

VACANCY

ANNOUNCEMENT

(Open until filled)

Hopi Tribal Council

Secetary

were afforded thirty (30)

day plus an additional twenty-five (25) days. However,

the individuals did not remove the livestock and continued to violate Hopi Tribal

Laws and blatantly disregarded the instruction to not

return impounded cattle to

Hopi lands. The Hopi Tribe

has a duty to ensure that its

natural resources are protected and safeguarded for

future generations.

The individual and family members whose livestock have been impounded

have been informed since

2014 regarding requirements to be in compliance

with holding a permit. In

2015, the individuals were

given a second opportunity to comply with requirements of being a grazing

permit holder on HPL. In

2016, “Voices of the People”, the Navajo Nation

Hopi-Tewa Sinom Dancers

“Qualifications: The SecStan Bindell

retary must be a resident

Hopi Tutuveni

member of the Hopi Tribe

and must be able to speak

the Hopi language fluently

The Hopi Tewa Sinom Dance

and read and write English Group performed at the Arizona

Diamondbacks Native American

well.”

Recognition Day June 11 at Chase

All interested individuals

Park. It was the fifth year in a row

must submit a letter of interthat the popular dance group has

est and resume’ to the Office performed at the prestigious event.

of Tribal Secretary. Any adThe Mahle family is a signifiditional information requests cant part of the Hopi Tewa Sinom

may be referred to the Office Group as Pernell Mahle was one of

of Tribal at 928-734-3135.

the founders. Dad Randall is part

PHOTO by Stan Bindell

of the drum group and son Jerrick

is part of the dance group. About

18 of the 50 members partciipated

in the performance for the DBacks.

The dancers range in age from

3-18, but the drummers can be

more than 50 years old.

Randal Mahle, who is known for

his work at KUYI radio, said the kids

enjoy coming down for this event.

Pernell said Native Ameerican

Recognition Day is a good event

because it showcases the various

Cont’d on P.5

Dr. Angela Gonzales (Hopi)

recently gave her final classroom instruction at the Cornell

University in Ithaca, NY where

she served as Professor of Development Sociology and Indigenous Studies since 2002.

She is the only Hopi Tribal

member to serve as faculty at

the Ivy league school.

Gonzales is now moving cross

country to join the faculty at

Arizona State University in the

Fall.

“This is significant as she is

choosing to leave the “dream”

job of any professor to be closer to home to apply her skills,”

said Arizona Regent LuAnn

Leonard.

The move will bring Gonzales

closer to home in the Village of

Shungopavi on the Hopi Reservation.

Since joining the faculty in

2002, her research has been focused on understanding and addressing disparities in the prevention, detection and treatment

of cancer and cancer-related

health conditions among American Indians.

Gonzales worked to ensure

that her research could be applied and benefit the Hopi communities. She traveled many

times to the Hopi reservation to

conduct and apply her research.

Gonzales holds a BA in Sociology from the University of

California, Riverside; an MA in

Education Policy and Management from the Harvard Gradu-

Dr. Angela Gonzales, Spider

Clan from Shungopavy Village

ate School of Education; and a

PhD in Sociology from Harvard

University.

Gonzales served as a fellow

in the Native Investigator Development Program at the Native Elder Research Center/

Resource Center for Minority

Aging Research at the University of Colorado, Denver Health

Sciences Center, from 20062007.

In 2008 she received a National Cancer Institute (NCI) Research Supplement to Promote

Diversity in Health-Related

Research under the University

of Washington’s Native People

for Cancer Control program, a

Community Networks Program

(CNP) funded by NCI.

Cont’d on P.5

2 TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

Third Quarter Session June 1, 2016 AGENDA

June 15 - Amendment #1

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. CERTIFICATION OF TRIBAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

III. ROLL CALL

IV. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS

VI. CORRESPONDENCE

VII. CALENDAR PLANNING

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 3, 4, 5, 6, 18, 24, 25, 26, 2016

IX. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Action Item 099-2015 – To approve funding for School Tuition – Author Marilyn M. Michael, Village of Shungopavi – TABLED

2. Action Item 007-2016 – To adopt the Hopi Human Resources Policy

Manual with an effective date of (Approval Date by Tribal Council)

– Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Director, Office of Human Resources –

TABLED

3. Action Item 064-2016 – To approve the HUD Title VI Loan Application for First Mesa Community – Author/Chester Carl, Executive

Director, HTHA – TABLED

4. Action Item 066-2016 – Clarification on expenditure and oversight

of Mishongnovi Village Funds – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, Vice

Chairman - TABLED

XI. NEW BUSINESS

1. Action Item 068-2016 – Budget Modification and justification to

utilize remaining balance from Navajo Billing Funds – Author/Lt.

Virgil Pinto, HRES – 6/20/16 @ 1:30 p.m.

2. Action Item 069-2016 – To approve PH 16-F24 Water & Sewer

Projects for 5 scattered houses – Author/Lydell Yazzie - 6/20/16 @

2:30 p.m.

3. Action Item 073-2016 – To approve Cooperative Agreement between the Bureau of Reclamation and the Hopi Tribe for Hopi Tribe

Clean Energy Strategic Plan – Author/Kendrick Lomayestewa 6/22/16 @ 2:30 p.m.

4. Action Item 074-2016 – To approve HIR 603(1) Temporary

Construction Easement, Polacca Sand Clan Streets, BIA Contract

#6531600 – Author/Eric Tewa, Sr. - 6/20/16 @ 3:30 p.m.

5. Action Item 078-2016 – To renew Cooperative Agreement for Hunting Management between the Hopi Tribe and State of Arizona and

Arizona Game & Fish Department – Author/Darren Talayumptewa

– 6/22/16 @ 9:30 a.m.

6. Action Item 079-2016 – To approve Amendment No. 4 of IGA

Contract No. ADHS14-064041 – Author/Dana Russell - 6/20/16 @

9:30 a.m.

XII. REPORTS - (1 hr. time allotted) *Required Quarterly Reports.

1. Office of the Chairman * - 6/6/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – TO BE RESCHEDULED

2. Office of the Vice Chairman * - 6/7/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – TO BE RESCHEDULED

3. Office of Tribal Secretary *

4. Office of the Treasurer * - 6/7/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

5. General Counsel * - 6/7/16 @ 2:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

6. Office of the Executive Director * - 6/7/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - TO BE

RESCHEDULED

7. Land Commission * - 6/8/16 - @ 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

8. Water/Energy Committee * - 6/8/16 - @ 10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

9. Transportation Committee * - 6/22/16 - @ 1:30 p.m.

10. Law Enforcement Committee * - 6/8/16 @ 2:30 p.m.- COMPLETE

11. Office of Revenue Commission *

12. Gaming Task Team *- 6/8/16 @ 3:30 p.m– TO BE RESCHEDULED

13. Investment Committee * - 6/6/16 @ 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

14. Health/Education Committee*- 6/9/16 @ 10:30 am- COMPLETE

15. Budget Oversight Team – 6/6/16 @10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

16. Update Report – Paris Auction - COMPLETE

17. Report on TERO processes and selections of individuals to refer

to contractors and employers – Brant Honahnie, Director, TERO 6/21/16 @ 3:30 a.m.

18. Report on Executive Director’s Evaluation – Chairman Honanie –

6/6/16 @ 1:30 p.m. – TO BE RESCHEDULED

19. Report by Bureau of Reclamation on Cooperator’s draft NGS

KMC EIS – Kevin Black, Sr., Peabody - 6/22/16 @ 3:30 p.m.

20. Report on information re: Inmate Health Care Services by Tuba

City Health Care Corporation CEO L. Bonar and Board of Directors President, C. Curley - 6/23/16 @ 10:30 a.m.

21. Report on services Navajo Tribal Utility Authority can provide

to Hopi in regards to water and energy – Walter Haase, General

Manager, NTUA - 6/21/16 @ 10:30 a.m.

22. Report by James Cruice, Superintendent, Hopi Jr./Sr. High School

re: Activities at Hopi Jr./Sr. High School – 6/21/16 @ 1:30 p.m.

23. Report by Hopi Jr./Sr. High School Governing Board re: Governing Board activities - 6/22/16 @ 10:30 a.m.

24. Report by Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

re: HTHA BOC activities - 6/23/16 @ 9:30 a.m.

XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS

1. Audit Team

2. Fire Designee (2)

3. Election Board – Alternate (1) vacancy - Memo OTS 7/23/15

4. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – Board of Directors (2 positions for Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members)

5. General Counsel

XIV. OTHER

1. Presentation on First Things First Program – Candida Hunter 6/20/16 @ 10:30 a.m.

2. Introduction of Acting BIE Director Ann Marie Bledsoe Downes

and Presentation on the Tribal Education Grant and BIE’s efforts

in supporting Hopi Schools – Carlene Tenakhongva/Ann Bledsoe

Downes - 6/21/16 @ 9:30 a.m.

3. Introduction of students in the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority

Apprenticeship Program – Chester Carl, Director, HTHA - 6/23/16

@ 1:00 p.m.

4. Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Work Session with Hopi Tribal

Council – Chester Carl, Director, HTHA - 6/23/16 @ 1:30 p.m.

XV. ADJOURNMENT

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1. Action Item 045-2016 – To obtain Tribal Council approval as required by HTEDC By-Laws for a multi-year contract and a bonus/incentive plan for the current HTEDC CEO – Author/Lamar Keevama,

Interim HTEDC Board Chair – 6/9/16 @ 3:00 p.m. – APPROVED

2. Action Item 046-2016 – To obtain approval to reduce the annual interest rate on the current Long Term Loan to Walpi Housing from

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REPORTS

1. Report – Status on LCR (continuing report) – Norman Honanie –

6/6/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

2. Report – Budget Oversight Team activities – Alfred Lomahquahu,

BOT - 6/6/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

3. Report on Resolution H-057-2016 – Waiver of five day notice of

sale under Ordinance 43 of livestock previously impounded and

redeemed and then intentionally returned to the range; Snow Bowl

case; Paris Auction; Peabody bankruptcy Chapter 11 – Karen Pennington - 6/7/16 - COMPLETE

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1. Discussion - Tribal Secretary – HTC/Maxine Wadsworth - 6/6/16 @

2:30 p.m. - COMPLETE

2. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Shareholder meeting - 6/9/16 @ 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – COMPLETE

3. Discussion on matter re: Lobby Firms – Catherine Wright, Deputy

General Counsel - 6/9/16 - COMPLETE

4. Report on Arizona American Indian Oral Health Initiative – Lynette

Shupla, Chairwoman, AAIOHI Statewide Executive Committee 6/7/16 @ 1:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

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loan interest rate at Walpi Housing

Nada Talayumptewa

Interim Tribal Secretary

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

Lamar Keevama, Interim

HTEDC Board Chair authored Action Item 46-2016:

To obtain approval to reduce

the annual interest rate on the

current long term loan at Walpi Housing from 6.5% to 3%.

In his presentation, Keevama asked for a reduced

interest rate on its long term

loan of $2.6 million for Walpi Housing and reminded

Council of their approval

of Moencopi Developers

Corporation (MDC) reduced

interest rate to 2%.

“The intent of Walpi Housing was to build houses for

the Hopi Health Care Center, not for profit but to provide housing,” said Keevama. “HTEDC has done their

part in getting a lease for

Walpi Housing and is now

awaiting a response from the

Hopi Tribe’s Realty Office.”

Kykotsmovi Representative, Miona Kaping stated

there was 16 years left on

the loan and recommended

reducing the interest rate to

4% instead of 3%.

“I think 4% is fair,” said

Kaping. “With MDC, Tribal

Council lowered their interest

rate to zero percent. That is

bad business practice.” (Correction to Keevama’s statement that MDC’s interest

rate was lowered to 2% when

Council actually approved a

zero % interest rate).

Norman Honanie, Kykotsmovi Representative asked

what the total income for

Walpi Housing was. The

board said the total income for 2016 was $548K

and total income for 2015

was $516K , with a loss of

$70,375 from maintenance

related issues.

Albert Sinquah, First Mesa

Consolidated Village Representative said Walpi Housing is not a business, it’s a

service.

Keevama replied saying

Tribal Council needs to clarify, or give direction, and let

HTEDC know that Walpi

Housing is not a business so

the Hopi Tribe can take over.

Kykotsmovi Representative Antone Honanie said,

Crystal Dee

“We are trying to make Hopi Tutuveni

money from our own people

instead of trying to get money from the outside; we are

sucking money from people who are trying to find a

place to live.”

Wilfred Gaseoma, Hopi

Tribe’s Budge Analyst stated

the Tribe’s revenue is declining drastically and the Tribe

has not seen any money from

HTEDC and feels the rates

should be increased.

“Our revenue has been declining the past two years,

we need to bring in as

much revenue as we can,”

said Gaseoma. “Taking

percentages here and there

would make a difference for

FY2017.”

Ruth Kuwanimptewa, Bacavi Representative made

a motion to approve A.I.

046-2016 with amendment

to reduce to 4% instead of

3% as of July 1; seconded

by Mervin Yoyetewa, Mishongnovi Representative.

Council approved AI462016 by 11 yes, 5 opposed,

0 abstained.

By majority (12 yes, 5 no,

0 abstentions), Hopi Tribal

Council approved a multiyear contract and bonus/incentive plan for the HTEDC

Chief Executive Officer,

Chuck Thompson on June 9.

Lamar Keevama, Interim HTEDC Board Chair,

authored Action

Item

45-2016: To obtain Tribal Council approval as

required by HTEDC bylaws for a multi-year contract and bonus/incentive

plan for the current CEO.

Chuck Thompson’s contract is effective July 20,

2015 through July 30, 2020

and incentive is not to exceed 20% base salary.

“I believe he is well qualified for the position,” stated

Keevama. “The board sees

that the CEO has turned the

enterprise around and feel

Mr. Thompson deserves an

incentive plan.”

Keevama said the incentive plan will be based on

business needs to improve

and meet those levels.

Kykotsmovi Representa-

tive Norman Honanie stated the bonus structure was

not included in the Resolution and should have been.

“We are approving a

blank check,” said Honanie. “And what are we

allowed to ask the Board,

this is a Personnel issue.”

Chairman Honanie asked

the HTEDC Board if this

kind of bonus structure had

been applied to previous

CEO’s. The Board replied

that it depends on the business, profit and weight.

“The CEO has a done a lot

in the las year and we want to

reward him,” said Keevama.

Mishongnovi Representative Annette Talayumptewa

asked when the last time the

Tribe received a dividend

check from HTEDC. The

Board didn’t answer, but

said they are working hard

to give to the Tribe.

“I don’t believe we should

give anymore bonuses because the Tribe has not

seen any dividend,” said

Talayumptewa.

After the discussion,

Council went into Executive Session and voted on

the Action Item.

Robert Sumatzkuku

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva

Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper Moenkopi

Michael Elmer

Bruce Fredericks

Wayne Kuwanhyoima

LeRoy Shingoitewa

Village of Bakabi

Ruth Kewanimptewa

Lamar Keevama

Gail Poley

Village of Kykotsmovi

Antone Honanie

Norman Honanie

Miona Kaping

Nada Talayumptewa

Village of Sipaulovi

Norene Kootswatewa

Anita Bahnimptewa

Rosa Honani

Village of Mishongnovi

Annette F. Talayumptewa

Malinda Andrews

Mervin Yoyetewa

First Mesa Consolidated Vlgs

Albert T. Sinquah

Wallace Youvella Sr.

Dale Sinquah

Celestino Youvella

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 3

EDITORIAL

GUIDELINES

COMMUNITY NEWS

Hopi Tribe and Navajo Nation Do you have an opinion or perspective

you would like to share with Tutuveni

continue discussions on water uses

readers? Do you, your group or organi-

zation have a newsworthy event or acvajo Nation, the cities of Flagstaff, 2109 and prohibited the Hopi Water tivity of interest to the Hopi community

Kim Secakuku

Winslow and Holbrook, and farmers and Energy teams from further nego- that you want to report on? The EditoPublic Relations Officer

and ranchers throughout the Little tiations on SB2109. It further stated

The Hopi Tribe

Colorado River Basin. The Hopi that Council provide consultations rial Board and Managing Editor for the

Kykotsmovi, AZ - - Hopi Tribal Tribe, along with the Navajo Nation, with the Hopi villages on future ne- Hopi Tutuveni extend an invitation to

officials met with the Navajo Na- is located in the Little Colorado Riv- gotiations, and if there is a proposed

settlement that it be voted upon by a readers to submit letters and articles you

tion officials to continue discussions er basin.

Joint discussions began at the in- referendum vote.

using guiding principles developed

Hopi Resolution H-073-2012, en- feel are of interest to the Hopi communijointly regarding water management vitation of Navajo Nation President

issues relating to water use on both Russell Begaye on November 2015, acted by Council on June 21, 2012, ty. Although submission does not guarreservations. The two day meet- in a letter to Hopi Chairman Herman endorsed the proposed settlement of

ing held June 14 and 15 provided Honanie, suggesting a joint tribal its claims to the Little Colorado River antee publication, we will do our best to

the tribes an opportunity to address position on LCR negotiations. Previ- provided in the March 8 [2012] set- read all submissions promptly and concommon issues and identify areas ous to the Navajo invitation, Senator tlement agreement, subject to Counthat would need further clarification John McCain in a letter to the Hopi cil review and approval of all related tact you within one week if we are interto reach commonality. Meetings will Tribe on June 22, 2015, likewise, exhibits, and that the endorsement ested in publishing your letter or article.

continue between the tribes to meet suggested resumption of settlement shall not extend to any modifications

the joint objective of “Two Nations, negotiations on the Little Colorado to the settlement to Senate Bill 2109 The following guidelines are provided to

or any other enactment by the U.S.

River.

One Voice.”

help you prepare your submission and

After Council consideration of the Congress.

The Hopi Tribe’s team includes

The Hopi Tribal Council later re- to increase the likelihood that it will be

Tribal Council Chairman Herman requests, the Hopi Tribal Council

pealed

H-072-2012 and H-073-2012

decided

initiate

bilateral

discusHonanie, Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. and members of the sions where guiding principles were relating to the proposed settlement published.

Hopi Tribal Council’s Water and Energy Task Team. These include Task

Team Chairman Norman Honanie,

Council members Malinda Andrews,

Bruce Fredericks, Rosa Honani, Lamar Keevama and Wallace Youvella,

and Water Resource Program Director Lionel Puhuyesva.

Both tribes have water rights

claims to the Little Colorado River (LCR) that are the subject of the

long-running Little Colorado River

Water Rights Adjudication. The case

was filed in Apache County Superior

Court in 1978 and involves nearly

2,000 claimants, including the United States, the Hopi Tribe, the Na-

developed to provide parameters for

discussions on common water issues

related to the Little Colorado River

and water supplies on both Hopi and

Navajo lands.

The Hopi Tribal Council properly

authorized the Water/Energy Team to

represent the Tribe in the discussions

with the Navajo Nation. Recent information presented by Ben Nuvamsa is misinforming the public about

the Council’s lack of authority. There

are no prior Hopi Tribal resolutions

that limit the Council’s authority.

Hopi Resolution H-072-2012, voted on June 15, 2012, had formally

objected and rejected Senate Bill

of the Tribe’s Little Colorado River

claims with Resolution H-005-2013

that was enacted on December 18,

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

2012.

Simultaneously, the Little Colora- Letters to the editor should be of concern or interdo Water Rights Adjudication case est to Tutuveni readers. Letters must be original,

filed in Apache County Superior previously unpublished and written by the person

Court in 1978 is still on going. The

whose name appears with the letter. The writer’s

Hopi Tribe and the United States

filed their initial claims for the Hopi name must be included with the letter, along with

Reservation in 1985. The last Court the writer’s address and daytime phone number to

hearing was held March 29, 2016, aid with verification; the phone number will not be

regarding a Special Master’s Report

published. Anonymous letters and letters written

in reference to Little Colorado River

General Stream adjudication. A Sta- under pseudonyms will not be published. The Tutus Conference is scheduled for July tuveni reserves the right to edit letters for length

12, 2016.

and clarity, and may decline to print letters con-

sidered potentially libelous or slanderous in nature. Letters should not exceed 500 words.

NEWS ARTICLES

Hopi Tutuveni welcomes non-commisHopi Tribe Economic Development Corpo- The

sioned, self-generated articles reporting local,

and national news items of interest to

ration presents Annual Shareholders Report state

members of the Hopi Tribe. We are especially

Center implemented a 25% special

discount rate for tribal members

and discounts at the gift shops, and

The Hopi Tribe Economic Devel- café,” said Thompson.

opment Corporation (HTEDC) presented the Hopi Tribal Council with KEY DEVELOPMENTS:

theirAnnual Shareholders Report on • Assembling a financial and corpoJune 9. The Report included HTrate strategy committee.

EDC’s Achievements, Key Develop• Strategy development for the corments and Priorities for 2016.

poration.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• New Policy and Procedures for the

• Kokopeli Days Inn hired its first

Board of Directors of HTEDC enHopi General Manager, Selwyn

terprise.

Selina of Shungopavi. Selina was

Manager at the Hopi Cultural Cen- • Moving forward on I-40 feasibility

study to determine use of the land.

ter before being hired at Days Inn

• Additional key developments not

in March.

included.

• 2014 Audit complete; 2015 audit

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

will be completed in June.

• International Accounting system

installed and is operational.

• Security procedures now in place

for Board Minutes, Records and

daily computer backup.

• Implemented a Daily budget and

sales tracking at Hopi Cultural

Center, Hopi Travel Center and

Days Inn Kokopeli.

• Whistle blower policy established.

• Hopi Travel Center is now an EBT

retailer.

• And more…

The Board said they have installed

security cameras at all enterprises to

monitor all activity, due to incidences involving possible theft of cash by

employees at the Hopi Travel Center

(which has since been turned over to

the Navajo County Sheriff’s office).

Another incident involved the misuse of the HTEDC credit card by a

tribal member and also employee of

HTEDC.

Chuck Thompson, CEO, said they

provide and offer jobs to qualified

Hopi people; however, Hopis are not

applying for these positions.

“We are always looking for cooks,

maintenance workers and housekeepers at the Hopi Cultural Center,

Travel Center and Days Inn,” said

Thompson.

Thompson added that HTEDC

started a discount program for all

Hopi enrolled tribal members at all

the enterprises.

“Days Inn and the Hopi Cultural

There is a $1 million budget for

a feasibility study on the I-40 corridor near Twin Arrows and HTEDC is

tasked to determine what kinds of businesses would be profitable in that area.

Jerry Lang, HTEDC Board member expounded on the Corporation’s

dividends. He said they want to make

sure the businesses are profitable.

“Our main goal is to take the businesses the Tribe already has and make

sure they are profitable,” said Lang.

HTEDC hopes to make a profit

of over $10 million this year. Previously HTEDC has had a loss of $1.6

million in 2014 then decreased to

$420K in 2015. The projected loss

for this year is $230K.

Thompson stated the Hopi Tribe

will receive a dividend at the end of

the year, “They have never received a

dividend from HTEDC previously.”

HTEDC has had a negative income from 2009-2015. The board reported the net income for the last six

years has not been good, including

finances. The finance has been in disarray; reports were not accurate and

the 2015 budget was not complete.

Overview of enterprises:

Hopi Travel Center: After much

needed maintenance work, the Travel Center looks better. They roof

has been repaired, interior has been

repainted as well as the parking lot.

The café offers daily specials, a soup

& salad bar, free popcorn to customers, and has been rated in the high 90

to 100% by secret shoppers.

Kachina Square: At 38% occupancy, the plaza center had new roofs

installed and parking lot repainted.

interested in articles reporting on local events

Days Inn Kokopeli: Hired its first and activities involving members of the Hopi

ever Hopi General Manager and was Tribe. Submission does not guarantee publirecently voted the Best Hotel/Motel

cation. Articles may be edited for style, length

of Sedona in 2016; new AC’s in each

room and rooms are being upgrad- and clarity. If significant editing in required,

ed one at a time. The reviews of the the Managing Editor will communicate with

hotel is currently rated at 3.8 to 4.0, the writer prior to publication. Article submisfrom previously 3.1 to 3.2.

sions should not exceed 1500 words.

Walpi Housing: There is currently

a waiting list of 74 for housing units. SUBMISSIONS

The board said it is difficult for the

property to generate profit because Letters and articles may be submitted in person,

they can’t go any higher for rent. by mail, email or fax to: Louella Nahsonhoya,

Current rate for a one bedroom unit Managing Editor, P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi,

is $375 and $700 for four bedrooms. A 86039; email address: Lnahsonhoya@hopi.

Hopi Cultural Center: The building has a new roof and the restaurant nsn.us; fax: (928) 734-0734. All articles and

has new menu items, entertainment letters to the editor should be submitted one

and kitchen improvements.

week prior to publication date (call 928-734The arsenic water issue was brought 3282 for deadline schedule).

up by Tribal Council, but Keevama

stated that was a Tribal issue beCOPYIGHT

cause the water system is managed

The Tutuveni holds the copyright to all articles

by the Hopi Tribe.

and photos published in the newspaper. Articles published in the Tutuveni may be reprinted in other media publications as long as the

following conditions are met.

• The Hopi Tutuveni must first be contacted to ob2. Develop a corporate strategy and

tain permission to reprint.

plan clear path to profitability.

• Articles may not be abridged, edited or al3. Begin building profit and sustaintered in any way without the expressed consent

able business practice.

of the author and the Hopi Tutuveni.

4. Focus on long-term profit interest.

• The redistributed article may not be sold for

5. Tight capital discipline.

profit or included in another media or publica6. Continue striving to improve the tion that is sold for a profit.

PRIORITIES FOR 2016:

1. Maintain open and transparent

relation with the liaison team and

Tribal Council.

corporation’s financial position.

7. Improve operating performance.

PUBLICATION/CIRCULATION

The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month,

with a circulation of 3,400 copies throughout

the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper is deliv9. Continue proactive approach

towards overseeing the HTEDC. ered on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month to

the following locations: Keams Canyon Store,

10. Increased risk management.

Thompson said he would like to Polacca Circle M, Hopi Health Care Center,

see major improvements for all en- Tsakursovi, Hopi Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi

terprises and offered to do a series Village Store, Hotevilla Store, Moenkopi Travof interviews on their achievements, el Center, Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tribal Govfuture goals and priorities.

Asked if he would share the Annu- ernment Complex and all Village Administraal Shareholders Meeting Report with tion offices. The Hopi Tutuveni is mailed to

the Hopi public, Thompson said the subscribers on the day of publication.

8. Enhance corporate image in Hopi

communities.

Report was presented to Hopi Tribal

Council because they are the shareTutuveni Editorial Board

holders of HTEDC; however, would

like to give community presentations Belma Berni Navakuku

if given the opportunity.

Dr. Angela Gonzales

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COMMUNITY NEWS

My Sister’s Keeper, a project of Dialysis supplies and solution

the Hopi Cancer Support Ser- illegally dumped on Hopi lands

vice Women’s Health program

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

ing information. Once enrolled, schedules are made

to complete project requirements including an orientation on cancer and the importance of early detection.

Refer-a-Friend guidelines

-The Recruiter:

 Must be enrolled in the

Hopi Cancer Support Services Program.

 Must be up-to-date on all

their screenings.

 Must attend the education seminar to learn the

importance of early detection and how to refer

a friend.

 Will identify a friend that

has not been enrolled in the

program or has not been

screened in the last 5 years.

 Will educate the friend on

the importance of getting

screened and about early

detection.

 Will have their friend attend orientation, sign consent forms and complete

all necessary screenings.

 And friend will attend a

closing ceremony at the end

of the project. An incentive

will be provided with a certificate of completion.

A $40 gift certificate is

available to Recruiters and

Through a grant from the

their friends after successful

Native American Cancer

completion of the project.

Prevention Program (NAThe first 40 women who

CPP) of Northern Arizona

University (NAU) and Uniwill also receive a t-shirt.

versity of Arizona (UofA),

Of the 40 women currently

the Hopi Cancer Support

enrolled in the Project, ten Discarded waste in arroyo near Teestoh on the Hopi Partitioned Lands (HPL)

Services Women’s Health

have completed the requireProgram started a project

ments to receive a gift card.

called My Sisters Keeper/

A picnic is planned for all Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

Melanie Honwytewa, Solid Waste Program

Refer a Friend Project.

women who enrolled and

A couple months ago, Philbert Poseyes- Office Manager said their office receives

Aleemah Jones, Screencompleted the program on va, Hopi Solid Waste Compliance Officer phones calls regularly on illegal dumping.

ing Coordinator said the

June 28.

“There’s nothing our office can do,” said

said their office was informed by the Hopi

$10k grant from NACPP fo“There is still time to Range Land monitors that they had discov- Honwytewa. “I tell them to take photos and

cused on a six-month projsign up for the program and ered boxes of Peritoneal Dialysis Solution report them because they can be fined, but

ect to decrease the mortality

if you aren’t sure if you are disposed in an arroyo near Teestoh on the they don’t want to tell. I just refer them to

rate of cancer in the Hopi/

enrolled in the program, Hopi Partitioned Lands (HPL).

Ordinance 44.”

Tewa/Navajo communities.

you can call Delores Ami at

The following is a section of Ordinance 44:

The individuals had to go through great

“This project allows our

the office,” said Jones.

Section 105. Enforcement. 1. Hopi Triblengths, travelling through four miles of

program to have women who

Jones said they have re- washboard road and two miles off road al Rangers and Hopi Law Enforcement

are currently enrolled in the

ceived positive comments through thick sandy hills and washes, to Services are hereby given authority for ciHopi Women’s Health Proand remarks and some dispose of the medical supplies.

tation of people found to be in violation of

gram recruit a friend between

women said they would not

Poseyesva suspected the medical supplies this Ordinance.

the ages of 21 and 65 years

have taken the initiative to hadn’t been in the arroyo very long because

Section 106. Violations and Civil Penwho are not enrolled with the

get a screening if it were not the plastic was still intact filled with fluids. alties: (The following violations are from

program,” said Jones.

for the program.

“It’s hard to do my job sometimes be- Ordinance 21, adopted July 10, 1972.)

The project is open to

She said more orienta- cause of the waste I come across out in the 1. Section 3.3.51- Littering of Roads &

women who live on or

tions will be held in July middle of nowhere,” said Poseyesva. “It Other Public Grounds; 3.3.52 – Maintainnear the Hopi reservation,

and if you are not available shows how we disrespect the land, and we ing a Public Nuisance; 3.3.63 – Polluting

including the surrounding

to attend an orientation, it are supposed to be stewards of the land but Streams: If any person(s) shall throw or

Navajo communities. Parcan be done over the phone. we are destroying it ourselves.”

discharge into any arroyo, ditch, or flume

ticipants who become ReFor more information, call

It took a few months for Poseyesva to on the is reservation, any obnoxious subcruiters seek eligible womthe Hopi Cancer Support take action and clean up the dumpsite stance such as refuse matter from slaughter

en and provide them with

Services at 928-734-1151.

because it was necessary to research the house, privy, or slops from eating house or

breast and cervical screenwaste; he didn’t know if he needed special any other fleshy or vegetable matter which

is subjected to decay in the water, such perequipment or gear to clean up the area.

“There are certain precautions we need son(s) shall be deemed guilty of an offense;

2016 Summer Reading Program

to take before we clean up a site,” stated Section 3.382 – Wrecked, junked or unser“ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, READ”

Poseyesva. “It’s for our protection because viceable vehicles.

While Ordinance 44 may enforce these

The program is an incentive program encouraging all school age children to read

we don’t know what is in the waste.”

throughout the summer. The program will begin on June 13, and end on July 22. For

Poseyesva contacted George Carroll, violations, what is the Solid Waste Program

more information or to register for the program, contact the bookmobile at 928-205-8073, I.H.S Environmental Health Officer of the doing to prevent these illegal dumpsites?

Honwytewa said the current rate for

Hopi Health Care Center to do an assessthe Library Office at 928-734-4500, or the Department of Education at 928-734-3502.

trash

bins is $13 a month for a 90 gallon

ment of the area where the medical supplies

bin

and

$18 a month for a 3 cubic bin.

were dumped. Carroll took the information

According

to Honwytewa, some of the

off the bags of solution and found that its

contents were not toxic; the contents were challenges the Solid Waste Program is facing is the lack of vehicles and maintenance,

mostly water and alcohol.

Veterans, Widows of Veterans and/or Family Members of Veterans, a certified

shortage of bins, assisting with village

Carroll

found

that

four

people

the

Hopi

Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services Benefits Officer will assist you to apply

clean-ups all due to the budget reduction.

reservation

were

allowed

use

these

supplies

for Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. Includes VA compensation, pension and health

They offer bulk/load pick-ups for inin

their

homes,

but

it’s

not

say

didn’t

come

enrollment. Please bring a copy of your military discharge document (DD Form 214);

dividuals

who need bigger items such as

from the surrounding communities either.

an ID card; social security card; marriage and/or divorce documents; birth and/or

domestic

and white goods disposed of,

He told Poseyesva it was okay to drain

death certificates; and ny financial award letters.

including

electronic

items with a fee that

the contents there at the site and bag the

June 23, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MST)

ranges

from

$5-$300.

While they accept

trash.

The

contents

will

not

affect

the

Hopi Veterans Services, located in H.O.P.I. Cancer Support Services bldg.

these bulk items they also have a list of

groundwater because it will evaporate.

Unfortunately this is one of over 100 unacceptable items. They do not accept

illegal dumpsites on the Hopi reservation ammunition, vehicles parts, fluorescent

according to Poseyesva. He also added that light bulbs or tubes, medical equipment,

sites are getting closer and closer to medical waste, pressurized containers or

HOURS OF OPERATION these

the villages and some of these sites contain cylinders, any material exhibiting a characteristic of hazardous waste as defined in

new and used medical supplies.

Monday—Friday

“The Windmill workers were working the Resource, Conservation and Recovery

8:00 A.M.—5:00 P.M. on the windmill located off highway 264 in Act, to name a few.

Honwytewa stated part of the problem

Second Mesa and found a bunch of used diabetic needles under a bush,” said Poseyes- of illegal dumping may be due to the cost

of their bins or people not wanting to pay.

va. “There was way too many to count.”

Poseyesva said people need to know Poseyesva said it would be great if they rethey can take their used and unused med- ceived help from other programs and the

ical supplies to the nearest medical facility community because they can’t do it alone.

“We need to think of the future generwhere it can be disposed of properly instead of dumping it out there where wild- ations,” said Poseyesva. “Our kids, our

grandkids and their kids; we don’t want to

life can get into it.

“Since hunters can hunt wildlife on Hopi leave them with trash and no water.”

land, who knows if these animals were

in contact of someone’s waste out there,”

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added Poseyesva. “These dumpsites affect

AVAILABLE WITH ALL EQUIPeveryone and everything.”

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Over the years HEPO was awarded over

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$100K in grants through the EnvironmenDIGGING, LANDSCAPING, AND

 BACKHOE

tal Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up

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illegal dumpsites on the Hopi reservation.

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“These sites that have been cleaned, peo SKID STEER

BY THE HOUR, DAY, WEEK, OR

ple are starting to dump there again,” said

MONTH

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Their biggest concerns are people who

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leave their white goods at these dumpsites;

ACCEPTED

whitegoods are stoves, washers, dryers and

DUMP

 FREE ESTIMATES

refrigerators.

The Hopi Tribe has a Solid Waste Management Program provides waste management services to Hopi and surrounding Navajo Communities and is regulated under

Bags of dialysis solutions found at site

Ordinance 44.

INFORMATION FOR VETERANS

HOPI AML

HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Telephone: (928) 734-7145

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HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 5

COMMUNITY NEWS

GONZALES cont’d from P1

One of her projects, Enhancing Cervical Cancer Prevention Strategies

among Hopi Women and

Adolescents, is an NCIfunded study examining

the lifespan of human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention and screening. In

partnership with the Hopi

Tribe, the two-part study

examined the presence of

high-risk HPV types and

variants in American Indian women and increase

HPV vaccination rates

among girls aged 9-12

years. The results will pro-

DANCE GROUP from P1

vide insights into service

delivery that could alter

how cervical cancer and

HPV are viewed and assessed.

“As a Regent for the Arizona University system,

I am very proud that she

will join the faculty at Arizona State University later this Fall,” said Regent

Leonard. “Congratulations

Angela on this milestone

in your career!”

Dr. Gonzales is an Editorial Board Member of

the Hopi Tutuveni.

Hopi Department of

Education

provides

assistance to students

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

Congratulations to all

High School graduates.

Now that you have finished

high school, what are your

plans for the future? A first

step might be to visit the

Hopi Tribe Department of

Education for assistance;

whether it be for information on entering the workforce, vocational training or

getting a degree.

The Education Department has three programs to

assist you: the Workforce

Three Generations of Mahles: Grandpa Randall, son

Innovation and OpportuPernell and grandson Jerrick PHOTO by Stan Bindell nity Act program (WIOA),

Adult Vocational Training

but now takes part. Since tribes and gives the Ho- tournament that led up to the Program (AVTP) and the

Crystal Dee

moving back to the reserva- pi-Tewa group the chance Native American Recogni- Hopi Tribal Grants & ScholHopi Tutuveni

arship Program (HTGSP).

tion, she has learned about to teach people about their tion Day baseball game.

Students pursuing a degree

social dances. Pernell

Randall said the kids enThe Hopi Communi- her culture and traditions.

Roy is Rabbit and To- praised the Diamndbacks joy all the dancing and the can apply with HTGSP. The

ty Health Representatives

program provides financial

(CHR) in partnership with bacco clan from the village for hosting Native Amer- Hopi Tewa Senom Dance

assistance, through funding

the Hopi/Tewa Youth pro- of Hotevilla, her mother is ican Recognition Day and Group held a barbecue for

provided by the Hopi Edgrams held a two day Hopi Sandra Suhu and her grand- for treating the Native the kids before the preucation Endowment Fund

game activities.

Etiquette Summit at the mother is Francis Suhu and Americans well.

(HEEF) and BIA Higher

Pernell lives in Mesa

“We’ve had good treatHopi Mission School on Alva Honahnie.

Beatrice Norton and Ced- ment from the people where, he said, as an urban Education Grant fund.

June 1 – 2 for ages 8-18. A

BIA Higher Education

total of 145 students attend- ric Kuwaninvaya presented here,” he said. “The Dia- Indian he doesn’t have a

Grants/Hopi

Education

Cultural Responsibilities of mondbacks tell us we’re place to practice his danced the two day summit.

Scholarship

awarded

The summit covered top- a male and female. Norton one of the best groups and es. So, he appreciates that

eligible

Hopi

students

purics on Cultural Responsibil- said children need to start that’s why they keep hav- the Arizona Diamondbacks

suing AA, AAS, Bachelors,

give his group a chance to

ities Male/Female, Respect learning and know what ing us back,” he said.

Masters, Doctoral and proPernell is also part of Blu perform because of Native

for self, Respect for the their responsibilities are.

“The other aspect is the Thunder, a Native Amer- American Recognition Day. fessional degrees based on

other sex, Ceremonial Etifinancial need determined

By the way, The Diaquette and Balancing Cul- ceremonial roles that the ican drum group that perboys and girls will have formed on the field during mondbacks beat Miami, by college/university Fiture & Modernization.

nancial Aid Office.

a pregame parade of Native 5-3, after the Diamondbacks

Annalese

Nasafotie, growing up,” said Norton.

Tuition and Book ScholLearning how to cook American youth who par- held the Native American

Supervisory CHR said

arship

is awarded to stuthe idea of a youth sum- and preparing traditional ticipated in an Inter-tribal Recogntion Day ceremodents

not

eligible for any

mit came about after the Hopi foods, and assuming youth softball and baseball nies before the game.

other

program

awards.

Health Summit at the Hopi responsibility over their

Tribal

Priority

ScholarVeterans Memorial Center families and clans are some

ship

competitive

merin January. She and other of the responsibilities of a

it-based

scholarship

availYouth Coordinators held young woman.

Other topics Norton cov- responsibility for a male they won’t share these so- able to eligible Hopi college

meetings to discuss ideas

students pursuing Graduate

and topics that should be ered were etiquette in the and Kuwaninvaya said the cial dances on social media.

and Doctoral degrees in subcovered during the Hopi Et- plaza; how women should men need to respect them- They need to have respect

ject areas of priority interest

dress, technology prohibit- selves first and foremost.

iquette Summit.

for their culture.”

to the Hopi Tribe.

“A lot of kids don’t know ed in the plaza and kiva, and

“How can you respect

Other presenters includHopi

Academic

a lot about our culture; such how to treat your visitors.

other people when you ed Shawn Namoki and Achievement Award is

“In Hopi, everything is don’t respect yourself,” Tiffany

as how to act properly at a

Bahnimptewa, a merit-based scholarship

ceremony, how to respect about preparation and think- asked Kuwaninvaya. “Lis- Respect For Self; Sam

awarded to eligible gradone another or their role as ing ahead,” said Norton.

ten to your elders, they Tenakhongva and Hannah uating high school seniors

Kuwaninvaya covered talk from experience and Honanie, Balancing Cula female and male,” said

(on or off the reservation)

Nasafotie. “That was how male planting responsibili- they’re knowledgeable.”

ture and Modernization; for academic achievement.

we came up with the topics ties, etiquette in the fields,

Delwyn Takala of Shun- Carlton Timms and Carey

the kiva and male cultural gopavi presented Respect- Onsae, Respecting for the The total award is $7K per

for the Summit.”

semester.

Miss Hopi 2015-16 Auri responsibilities.

ing Ceremonies and Social Other Sex.

Education Enrichment

“There was a time when Network, but most imporRoy was the Keynote SpeakNasafotie said they plan Award is for students,

er at the event and shared we used the sun as a cal- tantly stressed Hopi Lavayi. on having more in depth

grades 5 thru post-secondher story of being born and endar,” said Kuwaninvaya.

“I will talk about the topics at future events and ary, to learn practical, techraised in the city and missed “Since I’m from Sipaulovi, hardships that go into pre- summits.

nical, academic and research

out on traditional teachings we used the ridge to the east paring for a ceremony and

The CHR program skills to enhance their future

in what her role as a young to see where the sun comes what it means,” said Takala. thanks everyone for their

educational or career goals.

woman should be. She up to plant beans, corn and “Hopefully they understand participation and contribuDeadline is 30 days prior to

missed out on ceremonial watermelon.”

and have different view so tions to the Summit.

date of activity.

There is a lot of cultural

dances and social dances,

Standardized Test Fee

Award: available to students

required to take an entrance

exam for school or a career

certification test. Examples

of tests covered include, but

not limited to: Graduate Record Exam, Law School Admission Test, Arizona Teachers Proficiency Exam, Bar

Exam, GED exam, etc. Open

year round pending availcertified facility and accept er he will be responsible for beds due to financial diffi- ability of funds.

Crystal Dee

private pay or Arizona Long re-introducing the Hopi As- culties,” said Bradley.

Hopi Tutuveni

Cecilia Shortman, HighTerm Care payments. Rates sisted Living Facility, educate

Due to the financial diffi- er Education Advisor said

“Back in 1980 the idea are based on the level of and explain the process to our culties, HALF restructured students pursuing a degree,

of a Hopi Assisted Liv- care and determined by Ar- elders so that we can get more and reorganized their staff to should apply for the Free

ing Facility was brought izona Long Term Care. The clientele,” said Bradley.

make sure they are operating Application for Federal

up because of the number facility provides supervisoShe hopes the marketing to become self-sufficient.

Student Aid (FAFSA) and

of Hopi elders in nursing ry care, direct care, personal will help elders understand

“Hopi Tribal Council ap- complete an application

homes, which at the time care and respite care.

the facility is not a nursing proved $150k per year to with the HTGSP before the

was 18,” said Leon NuvayThe application process home, and they still get to help supplement the facili- July 1 deadline.Other reestewa, former Director of to qualify for services will live independently while ty,” said Bradley. “It all goes quired documents include:

Aging & Adult Services in determine if an individual living in a facility where ev- to maintaining the building verification of Hopi enrollan interview in 2013.

meets income level eligi- erything they need is avail- because it’s leased through ment; official high school

The $3.8 million facility bility. If they do, they are able to them.

the Hopi Tribe. Wages is transcripts, GED test scores

was built for Hopi Elders on given an estimate of $110

“If they choose to stay supplemented through Long or institution; official transcripts from all post-secHopi to keep them from be- for personal use and the rest at home, Long Term Care Term Care.”

ing sent off reservation; un- of their income will go to- will help bring care and asThere are currently 12 em- ondary schools; letter of adless, they needed constant wards the services they re- sistance into their homes,” ployees who all meet state missions; Financial Needs

or skilled care nursing

ceive at the facility.

said Bradley.

regulations, are certified Analysis and Program of

The Hopi Assisted Living

“A lot of people don’t

One of the challenges is caregivers and have been reFacility (HALF) is a 16-bed understand that we don’t that many families depend trained to get credentials.

residential home for elders 55 determine the rate or have on their elders’ income to

Bradley said there are two

years and older. Elders must a say in that,” said Bradley. support the family and will individuals, Talayumptewa

Bradley was the Finanbe eligible in three area: Med- “The Arizona Long Term tell case workers they will and Gwendolyn Honahnie cial Manager before takically, Financially and Elder Care determines how much take care of them in their who are being trained to be ing the position as Facility

or Disability. The facility each individual should pay own home. Sometimes the facility managers.

Manager. She has her edprovides a safe and home-like for their services.”

elders feel compelled to

“I feel the Facility Man- ucation in Medical Assisenvironment from experiBecause this information stay and support the family. agers should be Hopi/Tewa tant and specializations in

enced and certified caregivers is not being shared at the

“Long Term Care is the members who have knowl- Business and Finance with

24 hours a day. Four of the 16 community level, Bradley main financial budget of edge in finance and busi- certifications and experibeds are also available to bor- said she appointed Mark HALF because we are lo- ness, but also who can speak ence. She grew up and has

der town Navajo elders.

Talayumptewa as the Mar- cated in a low economic the language and understand lived in the area for over

Mary Bradley, Facility keting Manager.

area and this has to sustain the culture,” stated Bradley. 40 years.

Manager said they are a state

“As the Marketing Manag- us because we can’t fill our

“Having this type of

Hopi Etiquette Summit

for Hopi-Tewa youth

Hopi Assisted Living Facility Provides

Safe Care for Elder Residents

Study/ degree checklist.

When asked what advice Shortman had for students going to a university

versus a two year college,

Shortman said it is up to

the students and what their

comfort level is like. “I had

that one on one relationship

(at a community college)

with my instructor and I

wasn’t just a number in the

classroom,” said Shortman.

“Whereas at the university

you don’t have that relationship, but eventually when

you transfer to a university you will get the hang of

it and learn to ask for help

through support services.”

She advises students

brush up on their soft communication skills and don’t

be afraid to ask questions.

She also encouraged students to get involved with

school clubs or organizations at their school.

Shortman advised parents

to be supportive as their child

as they go through the application process of and making

their transition into college.

“These scholarships may

not cover the total cost; parents may need to pay out of

pocket for some these expenses,” said Shortman.

According to Shortman,

a majority of students who

leave the reservation for

school experience culture

shock and disconnect.

“Leaving the reservation

comes with a sacrifice because you will quickly find

that you will need to manage

your time better, budget with

what you have and seek resources,” said Shortman.

Marcella Silas, Vocational Advisor said students

interested in a vocational

career like welding, dental

assistant or medical assistant would need to apply

with the AVTP program.

“Not everyone is interested

in a degree program,” said

Silas. “So vocational training would work best for you

to get a certificate and obtain a job.”

One of the requirements

is that you must be a Hopi

Tribal member, be between

the ages of 18-35, except

high school graduates who

are at least 17 years of age,

and must have a high school

diploma or GED. After successful completion of vocational training, students will

receive direct employment

services.

The WIOA program

provides services to youth

ages 16-24 and adults ages

25 years or older. Everett

Gomez, Youth Case Manager and Melvina Johnson,

Adult Case Manager can

assist individuals interested

in the program.

The purpose of WIOA

is to provide workforce investment activities, through

state-wide and local workforce investment to improve

the quality of the workforce

to reduce welfare dependency through funds from

the U.S. Department of

Labor and Arizona Department of Economic Security.

Shortman said 121 Grants

and Scholarships were

awarded last year with 20

students not returning.

For more information,

call (928) 734-3542 and

speak with Jacquelynn Torivio, Secretary.

facility is a big accomplishment and becoming

self-sufficient is our goal

so we don’t have to rely on

off reservation resources,”

said Bradley.

HALF Board Members

are: Florence Choyou,

Lorna Quamahongnewa,

Marlene Sekaquaptewa,

LeRoy Shingoitewa and

Norma Martin.

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