# July 4th festivities at the “Dust Bowl” in Polacca, (2016) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3A39f9117edf24cee7 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text July 4th festivities at the “Dust Bowl” in Polacca, July 3 & 4th. Fireworks Show on July 4. see related events in Community Calendar HOPI TUTUVENI PO BOX 123 KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039 Published by Flagstaff Publishing Co. /AZ Daily Sun 1751 Thompson Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001 HOPI TUTUVENI 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 ern Dance - HTHA Warehouse 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 7/15-17: Scottsdale, Az 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 COMPLETED ITEMS ACTION ITEMS THE HOPI TUTUVENI STAFF Director/ Managing Editor Louella Nahsonhoya 928-734-3281 Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us Reporter Crystal Dee 928-734-3284 cdee@hopi.nsn.us EDITORIAL BOARD Belma Navakuku Dr. Angela Gonzales The Hopi Tutuveni Official Newspaper of the Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 Ph: (928) 734-3282 Fax: (928) 734-0734 CIRCULATION The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with a circulation of 3,000 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper is delivered on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to the following locations: Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Hotevilla Store, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Tribal Government Complex, Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca Circle M, Hopi Law Enforcement, HJSHS, Keams Canyon Store. 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 6.5% to 3% - Author/Lamar Keevama, Interim HTEDC Board Chair LETTERS TO EDITOR and – 6/9/16 @ 4:00 p.m. – APPROVED GUEST SUBMITTALS 3. Action Item 072-2016 – To approve purchases exceeding $60,000.00 The Tutuveni welcomes letters limit, Sole Source and utilization of savings on IT project approved from readers. A full name, complete address and phone through the 2016 Capital Outlay budget – Author/Jerolyn Takala/Di- number is required to verirector, Information Technology - 6/7/16 @10:00 a.m. – APPROVED fy authenticity of the author. 4. Action item 075-2016 – To approve and allow HTHA to apply for Anonymous letters will not be ICDBG Funding through HUD – Author/Chester Carl – 6/9/16 @ printed. The Tutuveni reserves the right to edit for clarity and 9:30 a.m. - APPROVED may decline to print Letters 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 that are potentially libelous and slanderous. Letters should be limited to 500 words and may be may be sent to: Louella Nahsonhoya Director/Managing Editor P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 OTHER 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 ADVERTISING SUBSCRIPTION RATE $35 for 6-months/USA $50 for 12-months/USA Call 928-734-3281 TRIBAL COUNCIL Herman G. Honanie Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corpo- Tribal Council approves multi- CHAIRMAN Lomahquahu Jr ration Board asks Tribal Council to reduce year contract with bonus / Alfred VICE CHAIRMAN incentive plan for HTEDC CEO 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 to 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 4 TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI 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 sign up for the program 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 on 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 to 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 to say it 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,” Equipment Available  EQUIPMENT OPERATORS ARE added Poseyesva. “These dumpsites affect AVAILABLE WITH ALL EQUIPeveryone and everything.”  FRONT-END LOADER MENT RENTALS Over the years HEPO was awarded over  MOTOR GRADER  GRAVEL HAULING, LEVELING, $100K in grants through the EnvironmenDIGGING, LANDSCAPING, AND  BACKHOE tal Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up MORE... illegal dumpsites on the Hopi reservation.  FARMING TRACTOR  EQUIPMENT CAN BE RENTED “These sites that have been cleaned, peo SKID STEER BY THE HOUR, DAY, WEEK, OR ple are starting to dump there again,” said MONTH  2000 GAL WATER Mahkewa. “It starts out with cornhusks  FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS then gradually people dump their houseTRUCK hold trash.”  C ASH , C HECK , M ONEY O R MACK TRUCK Their biggest concerns are people who DER, CREDIT & DEBIT ARE W/ LOW BOY OR SIDE 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 LOCAL AFFORDABLE EQUIPMENT RENTALS 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 is awarded to 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 is a 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. LEGALS 6 TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI | ADVERTISEMENTS District Six Permitting Meeting In the Hopi Tribal Court Keams Canyon, Arizona In the Hopi Tribal Court Keams Canyon, Arizona June 21, 2016 4 PM – 6:30 PM In the Matter of the Change of Name of: Keayanah Kirkeayanahstin Kirstin Dade Ben To Keayanah Kirstin Dade Ben In the Matter of the Change of Name of: Myra L. Dee Hopi Veterans Memorial Center Presentation by the Office of Range Mgmt. Contact: (928) 734-3701 or 738-0014 Case No. 2016-CV-0140 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 2016-CV-0136 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME: Notice is hereby given that Keayanah Kirkeayanahstin Kirstin Dade Ben has petitioned the court for the change of name, from: Keayanah Kirkeayanahstin Kirstin Dade Ben To Keayanah Kirstin Dade Ben. Any party seeking to intervene in said proceeding must file an appropriate pleading with the Hopi Tribal Court no later than twenty (20) days after publication of this notice. Notice is hereby given that Myra L. Dee has petitioned the court for the change of name from: Myra L. Dee to Myra Lomayesva. Any party seeking to intervene in said proceeding must file an appropriate pleading with the Hopi Tribal Court no later than twenty (20) days after publication of this notice. Dated May 31, 2016. /s/ Margene Namoki Clerk of the Court Dated May 17, 2016 /s/ Margene Namoki Clerk of the Court Second Mesa Day School Request for Proposal For Special Education Services Special Education Ancillary/Related Services Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist and School Psychologist. Second Mesa Day School Exceptional Student Services Department. P.O. Box 98 Second Mesa, AZ 86043. Public notice is hereby given that the Second Mesa Day School Exceptional Student Services Department is accepting competitive sealed proposals from qualified and eligible (licensed) firms and individuals for school year 2016/17. All RFP’s must be submitted prior to closing date, July 6, 2016 @ 3:00 pm (MDT) to be considered for selection. Late proposals will be disqualified. In order to be considered for selection, bidders must submit a complete response to the RFP. RFP packets are available at the SMDS Procurement Office or via email. For more information contact Renalda Jackson at Renalda.Jackson@smds. k12.az.us or call (928) 737-2571. Second Mesa Day School Exceptional Student Services Department reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted, to waive any informalities or irregularities and to re-advertise in its best interest and to request additional information from all proposers. Hopi Owned and Non-Hopi Owned firms and individuals are invited to respond to this RFP. Interested firms and individuals will be evaluated in accordance with the requested proposal and applicable law. Moencopi Day School P.O. Box 185 • Tuba City, Arizona 86045 • Phone: 928.283.5361 • Fax: 928.283.4662 Website: moencopi.bie.edu Rebecca Fred Acting Chief School Administrator 2016-2017 JOB VACANCY MOENCOPI DAY SCHOOL HOPI JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Updated: June 15, 2016 Certified Positions P.E. Teacher Hopi/Cultural Language Teacher Substitute Teacher (On-Call) Special Education Teacher/Coordinator Certified Teacher(s) Certified Librarian Post Office Box 337 Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034 Telephone: (928) 738-5111 Fax: (928) 738-5333 Mr. James Cruice, Superintendent Mr. Charles Gover, High School Principal Mr. Fernando Madrid, Junior High School Principal Mr. Harvey Honyouti, Assistant Principal VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017 ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS: Special Education Director- HHS16-016 Junior High School Principal- HHS16-017 Classified Positions Cook Recreation Technician Hopi Language/Cultural Technician All Positions Are Open Until Filled All of the positions above require a Federal, State and Local background checks. If you are interested in becoming a team player with the Moencopi Day School please contact our Human Resources at (928) 283-5361 ext. 1023/1024, for an application or questions. Applications can also be downloaded on our website: Moencopi.bie.edu **It is the policy of the School, in all employment decisions, to give preference first to qualified Hopi persons, and secondly, to qualified Native Americans. SCHOOL BOARD: Alden Seweyestewa, President • Evvy Trujillo, Vice-President • Delmar Polacca, Member Alene Garcia, Member • Melvin Pooyouma, Member Senior High School Principal- HHS16-018 Assistant Superintendent- HHS16-027 Director of Counseling Services- HHS-16-028 CERTIFIED POSITIONS: Special Education Teacher (2)- HHS16-019 High School Math Teacher (2)- HHS16-020 High School Science Teacher (2)- HHS16-021 High School English Teacher- HHS16-022 Carpentry Teacher- HHS16-023 Automotive/Welding Teacher- HHS16-024 Jr. High School Science Teacher- HHS16-025 Jr. High School Social Studies Teacher- HHS16-026 CLASSIFIED POSITIONS: Executive Secretary- HHS16-29 Reasons to choose Hopi Jr./Sr. High School Hopi Independent Chapel Kykotsmovi Village The members and Pastor welcome you to the Hopi Reservation. We consider it a privilege to have you worship with us and sincerely hope you will receive a blessing from our worship service at 10 am every Sunday morning. Now that you are away from your church and are looking for a church to continue your faith journey, we would love to be a Church to help you continue your faith journey. I am an ordained Presbyterian Minister and a Retired Army Chaplain. Chaplain Caleb Johnson, Pastor Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER The Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation (HTEDC) has an immediate opening for a Human Resources Manager located in Flagstaff, AZ. HTEDC is the business arm of the Hopi Tribe and currently manages seven (7) enterprises with additional expansion expected in the future. HTEDC is seeking a highly motivated individual who wants to build a long term career with a growing and exciting company. The successful candidate must have the following: Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation (HTEDC) seeks to • A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management fill two (2) vacant positions on its • Must have 5+ years’ experience in the Human Resources Field Board of Directors The role of the Human Resources Manager is to TWO (2) at minimum, are for guide and manage the overall provisions of Human • Opportunity to learn about Hopi and Native Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members Resources services, policies and programs for HTAmerican Culture and traditions • Opportunity to challenge Native American EDC and it’s enterprises, with a focus on standardThe HTEDC is a legal entity wholly owned by izing Human Resources policies and procedures students with College and Career Readiness • Competitive salary schedule to other Arizona schools the Hopi Tribe. The HTEDC is established under across all enterprises, while also allowing for some • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Life federal charter provisions making it distinct and flexibility of each enterprise to address the specific Insurance benefit package separate from the Hopi Tribe. A board of seven (7) needs of their business within those standards. • Athletic coaching opportunities directors governs the HTEDC. Board members are Applicants can request for a detailed job descrip• Teacher Housing provided at low rental rate; appointed by the Hopi Tribal Council, representing tion and application by calling 928-522-8675 or Walking distance to work the sole shareholder. The current vacancies are for emailing: thayia.kewan@htedc.net. You can also • School Qualifies for teacher loan forgiveness program email your resume, cover letter and three (3) busitwo year terms each. • After 3 years school pays student loan ness references. This position is open until filled All Directors must meet the required qualificaforgiveness of $15,000 (SPED ONLY) SEND APPLICATIONS TO: Hopi Junior/Senior High School PO Box 337 Attn: Human Resources Department Keams Canyon, AZ 86034 (928) 738-5111 ALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERANCE ”A Great Place to Learn” tions as set forth in the HTEDC By-Laws and must Special Working Conditions: pass a mandatory full background check. If you are interested and want more informa- • Must be willing to travel tion, please contact Lynnora Mahle-Talayumptewa, • Must have a current AZ DL License Board Secretary by phone at 928-522-8675 or email • Must pass a full background check and driving check lmahle@htedc.net to have a board packet sent to • Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs you either by USPS Mail or by email. Special Note: The packet includes information about the HTEDC and its mission, as well as information about EEO preference will be given to qualified Hopi the roles and responsibilities of a Board of Director Tribal Members, qualified applicants of a federally member. Calls for more information are welcome. recognized Native American tribe, Veterans and other qualified applicants These positons are open until filled. 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Located in Keams Canyon, fire station side, top row of homes, last double wide trailer on the right at end. HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 7 8 TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI COMMUNITY NEWS MESSAGE FROM HOPI RESOURCE Hopi Tribe Structural Fire ENFORCEMENT SERVICES Fighters respond to brush fire As the summer months approach and ceremonies in the villages and Holidays near, the Hopi Resource Enforcement Services will proactively enforce traffic, seatbelt, and DUI laws. To ensure all travellers on the roadways remain safe, HRES Officers will be patrolling the highways throughout the Hopi reservation, and will take a zero tolerance approach towards highway safety. Expect Officers to be highly visible on the highways and issuing citations. Safety check points will be conducted from May 1 through August 31, throughout the Hopi Reservation. HRES wishes everyone an enjoyable and safe summer. Don’t Drink & Drive! Crystal Dee Hopi Tutuveni line around the perimeter of the fire because we didn’t have access to water,” stated Dennis. “We don’t have authorization to use the fire engines so we didn’t have water. BIA Wildland fire was dispatched before we were, but they didn’t answer.” Dennis explained because they didn’t have access to water they used fire extinguishers to put out the head of the fire and then worked the interior of the fire. The fire had destroyed an old storage shed and railroad ties, which the firefighters were unable to salvage due to no water, until the fire trucks arrived. Dennis said the fire was started from embers from a woodstove used for cooking, but was completely put out in two hours. “This individual uses his woodstove to cook and he built a fire and the embers from the fire came out of the chimney and started the fire,” said Dennis. Dennis said they will need authorization from the BIA Superintendent to use the fire trucks; which is included in the Memorandum of Understanding. “We received training on how to operate the fire trucks and all we need is access to them,” said Dennis. “It’s not good for us when we respond to a fire without water. We can’t do anything but watch as these people lose their valuables and are at risk.” Dennis said it’s disappointing for him and other firefighters to show up and try to protect people’s property, without access to a fire truck with water. Dennis advises the public to not attempt putting out a fire themselves because they do not have the proper clothing and could injure themselves. “It’s for their safety and protection,” said Dennis. The Hopi Tribe Structural Firefighters were dispatched by BIA Police to a small brush fire near a home in Kykotsmovi along the “Rodeo” road on the afternoon of May 24. Kevin Dennis, Hopi Tribe Structural Firefighter (one of the first on scene) said Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES) blocked Sgt M. Yowytewa off the road from west to Hopi Resource Enforcement Services east due to the flames rising as high as 15–20 feet, driven by heavy winds. “The homeowner and neighbors were also there trying to put out the fire,” said Dennis. “It was a windy day which made the fire move fast.” DISCLAIMER: The arrest records are public information. Any indication of an ar- Dennis, along with Ian Nurest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All per- vamsa and Darwin Lomayaksons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrests listed tewa hit the head of the fire behere are only recorded for persons arrested by Hopi Resource Enforcement Services. fore it crossed the road where Hopi Resource Enforcement Services other homes are located. “We constructed a fire Fernando Puhuhefvaya Intoxication Verlan Fred Intoxication Bennett Jackson Intoxication Donovan James Aggravated DUI, No Driver License, Intoxication, Reckless Driving, Endangerment Aaron Kaina Warrant Michael Tallas Intoxication Myrthus Koinva Warrant Grace Lomawaima Warrant, Intoxication Emory J. Vicente Intoxication Elgean Joshevama Sr. Intoxication Chelsea Secakuku Aggravated DUI, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Lawful Arrest, Possession of Alcohol, Assault Coconino National Forest, Brandy Smith Alton L. Secakuyva Possession of Alcohol, Possession of Drug Kaibab National Forest, Jacqueline Banks Paraphernalia Prescott National Forest, Adriane Ragan Bennett Kewanwytewa Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Marta Call Eric Tenakhongva Intoxication Phillip M. Jackson Intoxication, Domestic Violence Flagstaff, Arizona—Campfire and smok- conditions warrant. In-depth details and Nathan Sockyma Intoxication ing restrictions will begin 8 a.m. Wednes- criteria for implementing fire restrictions Darryl Nehoitewa Intoxication day (June 15) on the Coconino, Kaibab, can be found online at http://tinyurl.com/ Aaron Poocheoma Cite & Release: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Prescott and Apache-Sitgreaves National firerestrictionscriteria. Additionally, an exMerrill Sequi Warrant, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Forests in order to protect public health and planation of the different stages of fire reWilliam Selestewa Warrant, Intoxication reduce preventable human-caused fires. strictions and what is typically prohibited Under the restrictions, fires, campfires, during those stages can be found online at charcoal, coal and wood stoves are al- http://tinyurl.com/firestagesexplained. lowed in developed campgrounds only, Fire restrictions typically remain in effect which are managed by concessionaires or until the forests receive significant precipihave campground hosts. The restrictions tation, at which time they will be rescinded. also limit smoking to within enclosed veForest officials would also like to rehicles or buildings or in developed camp- mind forest users that building and maingrounds. Using a device that is solely taining a campfire on the National Forest fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels while under fire restrictions is a violation that can be turned on and off is allowed that carries a mandatory appearance in Crystal Dee the Indian casinos because the Hopi Tribe in areas that are clear of flammable mate- federal court. Visitors should use extra is 10-13 years behind. Hopi Tutuveni rials. Fireworks are always prohibited on caution when recreating on all public “To be honest, there are only two tribes all National Forest lands. On the Prescott lands during fire season. The Hopi Tribal Council Gaming Task who can accept additional machines,” National Forest, Stage I restrictions will Know Before You Go! The public can Team held a public meeting in Flagstaff said Calnimptewa. “This is due to the not allow shooting firearms due to the dri- obtain fire information via the following: on June 16 with the goal of educating the limitations of how many gaming ma- er conditions. However, this activity will • Arizona Fire Restrictions http://firereHopi public on why the Hopi Tribe is look- chines each casino can take into opera- be allowed on the other National Forests. strictions.us/az/ ing into gaming (declining revenue and the tion. We’ll be lucky if we even get the The forests use fire restrictions to help • Arizona Fire Prevention & Informauncertainty of royalties from Peabody) and machines leased out.” prevent unwanted, human-caused fires and tion (fire restrictions & red flag alerts) the benefits of leasing their allotted gamTalayumptewa asked how much the to limit the exposure of users during peing machines.Unfortunately, only two trib- maintenance fee would be for each machine. riods of dangerous fire conditions. Implehttp://wildlandfire.az.gov/ al members attended the session: Darren Kaping said that would be up to the Tribe mentation of fire restrictions normally oc- • Fire Restrictions on Public Lands in AriTalayumptewa and Cecelia Kaping. and determined during lease negotiations. zona and New Mexico 1-877-864-6985. curs based on a combination of factors that The Team went over their PowerPoint Darren Talayumptewa said he wished are carefully measured. Criteria used to • To learn the latest information about presentation explaining the history of In- more Hopi people who live in Flagstaff determine when to implement restrictions the forest you intent to visit, go to: dian Gaming in Arizona, and identified attended the meeting and expressed their include things such as current and pre- www.coconinonationalforest.us gaming tribes who might be willing to thoughts. dicted weather, fuel moisture, fire activity www.fs.usda.gov/kaibab lease their machines. They went over the “This is a long time coming because we levels and available firefighting resources. www.fs.usda.gov/prescott protocols and processes of leasing gaming need funding for the Tribe for different Additional restrictions may be applied as www.fs.usda.gov/asnf machines; including a Gaming Compact services and programs,” said Talayumptethat would need to be signed by the Ari- wa. “We can no longer rely on Peabody.” zona Governor once it is approved by the Talayumptewa stated the presentation Hopi Tribal Council and then to the Bu- was good and a lot of good information reau of Indian Affairs for approval. was provided and hopes Council gives the The worth of the Gaming Machines Task Team the approval to move forward. depends on the market value of the maTask Team members consist of: Miona chines; which at current is reported to be Kaping, Malinda Andrews, Michael Ellow. Gerald Calnimptewa, Technical Ad- mer, Celestino Youvella, Gayle Poley and visor to the Task Team said there is cur- Tribal Operations staff, Gerald Calnimrently no demand for gaming machines in ptewa and Alice Kewenvoyouma. Hopi Resource Enforcement Services May Arrest Report Fire restrictions Implemented at Four National Forests Gaming Task Team makes presentation in Flagstaff Road Improvements Continue On I-40 East of Flagstaff Hopi Tribe Gaming Task Team Presentation Schedule Outlying Communities/Towns Phoenix ITCA Conference Room 6/28, 6-8 pm Tucson Tucson Indian Center 6/27, 6-8 pm All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend For More Information Contact the Office of the Chairman @ 928-734-3102 The Arizona Department of Transportation continues with improvements on a section of Interstate 40 between Walnut Canyon and Twin Arrows roads (MP 204 to MP 218), approximately six miles east of Flagstaff beginning Monday (June 20) and continuing weekly Monday through Thursday during daylight hours until late August. Some Friday work may be needed. Single lane closures can be anticipated within the project area to accommodate construction. Please observe reduced speed limits and allow for extra time for travel through the work zone. ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. To stay up-to-date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1. For more information, email Projects@azdot.gov or call the ADOT Project Hotline at 1.855.712.8530. FIREWORKS SHOW July 4, Polacca “Dust Bowl” Fire Restrictions are in effect on the Hopi Reservation. Fireworks are prohibited; unless properly authorized. Please Do Not Attempt to Light your Own Fireworks! HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 9 HEEF accepting nominations HopiTutuqaiki Receives $17,380 for Board Members Grant for Summer Arts Program Ryan Tafoya HEEF Marketing & Special Events Mgr FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) is currently accepting nominations for board membership. Any enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe and current HEEF Members can nominate an individual for membership. Self-nominations are also welcome. Nominations are due by June 27, 2016. As a charitable, nonprofit, public benefit program of the Hopi Tribe, the HEEF was created and organized for the purpose of growing and safeguarding a perpetual source of funding to support Hopi students of all ages. “HEEF’s ability to achieve its mission relies on a strong and committed board and we look forward to a good pool of candidates,” Nominating Committee Chairperson, Dr. Angela Gonzales stated. Dr. Gonzales further explained that, “Board members provide guidance, support and direction for the HEEF staff to carry forward the mission of the organization for the Hopi people. The Board has two basic responsibilities—support and governance— each requiring individuals with diverse skills and expertise.” Since 2000, when the HEEF was created, 98 individuals representing Robert Rhodes Hopi Tutuqaiki i opitutuqaiki - The Hopi School Hopi’s, other tribes and non-Natives have FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The served on the HEEF Board. Hopi School recently received a $17,380 All persons nominated will be contacted grant from the First Nations Development and invited to complete an application for Institute of Longmont, Colorado. This board membership. Those who do so by the award will support the efforts of the HoJuly 1st deadline are then scheduled for a pitutuqaiki 2016 Summer Arts Program. 30-minute telephone interview with the The grant will help support some of Nominating Committee (NC) in early July. the classes in the most endangered Hopi After all interviews are complete, the NC crafts and the Hopi language. Many of will meet to discuss each of the prospective the classes offered by Hopitutuqaiki are candidates to determine those to be placed in Hopi traditional art/craft/regalia areas on the election ballot. Current HEEF mem- that have been in decline with only a few bers will then vote to elect new members. surviving artisans teaching or making the LuAnn Leonard, HEEF Executive Di- craft. In addition, Hopi language use has rector shared that “Serving on a nonprofit declined dramatically in the last 20 years. board is an enriching experience and is a The classes in this project will provide great way to serve your community. We support in the areas determined by the encourage individuals with the time and Hopitutuqaiki Board to be most needed interest to serve to consider becoming a to keep language and crafts alive. For HEEF Board Member.” example, it is believed that only two or To nominate yourself or someone for three on Hopi know how to weave the consideration, go to the following link and Hopi dress with diamond twill. Only provide the information requested: https:// about 5 know how to make moccasins www.surveymonkey.com/r/2016heef_ nomination. Hard copy applications can also be provided. If you have any questions regarding the process or an application please contact the HEEF at 928-734-2275. and only about 10 know how to embroider the Hopi dance kilt. Robert Rhodes, Facilitator for Hopitutuqaiki, said, “This grant enables us to help keep the language and these crafts alive.” The Hopitutuqaiki’s volunteer Board is comprised of Hopi and non-Hopi members who all have an interest in the education of Hopi students and believe in the education philosophy of the Hopitutuqaiki. That philosophy is to develop an educational process that is derived from the Hopi people, language, values, traditional methods and practices. The board begins planning for the summer program long before actual classes start. The board is responsible for classes offered, determines a schedule, creates a budget, fundraising, recruitment and marketing of the program. Additional information can be found at the school website: www.hopischool.net or by contacting the school at 928-734-2433. Days Inn Kokopelli Receives 2016 Best of Sedona Award Argentinian Doctor to Receive Days Inn Kokopelli Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation Hopi Award In October Contact: Yolanda Polequaptewa Email: bcaward@hopifoundation.org The Hopi Foundation Website: barbarachesteraward.org Phone: (928) 734-2380 For Immediate Release: Dr. Diana Kordon of Argentina will receive the 7th Barbara Chester Award for her clinical work healing survivors of torture. For four decades, Kordon has provided psychological services to the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and others affected by atrocities committed by the military dictatorship in her country. She is currently the coordinator of the Argentine Team of Psychological Work and Research. Presentation of the Award will occur on October 8, 2016 on the Hopi Indian Reservation in Arizona. The Barbara Chester Award is the world’s first anti-torture award and is a project of the Hopi Foundation. It includes a $10,000 cash prize and a Hopi handcrafted silver eagle feather sculpture. These will be formally presented at the Saturday, October 8th event on the Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona. Previous recipients are Shari Eppel of Zimbabwe (2000), Juan Almendares of Honduras (2001), Allen Keller of New York (2003), Alp Ayan of Turkey (2006), Mary Fabri of Chicago (2009) and Dr. Naasson Munyandamutsa of Rwanda (2013). During the “Dirty War” period from 1976 to 1983, Argentina’s military dictatorship killed between 10,000 and 30,000 citizens. “The situation was terrible,” Kordon recalled. “Professionals were disappearing. We had to move regularly. I was close to being arrested at one time.” In her quest for information about her missing colleagues, Kordon soon met The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, a group of women who had brought international attention to the plight of the Desaparecidos (citizens arrested and never seen again) through highly publicized weekly vigils. “When these mothers learned about my profession they asked if I could offer psychological assistance because many of the members were experiencing depression,” Kordon recalls. With them, she created and coordinated the Equipo de Atención Psicológica a Madres de Plaza de Mayo (Team of Psychological Assistance to Mothers of Plaza de Mayo). Dr. Nora Sveaass says Kordon was “among the first to identify the relationship between the violations perpetrated by the dictatorship and the traumatic effects that these violations had...not only on the affected individuals but on society at large. The establishment of EATIP (Equipo Argentino de Trabajo e Investigación Psicosocial) in 1990 represented a further strengthening and systematization of this important, pioneering work.” The Barbara Chester Award is given as a tribute to honor the life and work of the late Dr. Barbara Chester, a pioneering clinician who directed the first treatment program for torture survivors in the United States. Later she treated indigenous refugees from Central and South America, as well as survivors from more than 50 countries. In particular, her work stressed the role of culture in determining both how an individual experienced the trauma of torture as well as the best approach for recovery. How the world’s first anti-torture award came to be sponsored in a small and remote non-gaming Native American reservation is a story in itself. About 18,000 Hopi people live in northeastern Arizona, the oldest continuously inhabited location in North America. Given the remoteness of Hopi, their culture has survived largely intact in spite of focused efforts at forced assimilation. Based on her pioneering work establishing the Center for the Victims of Torture in Minneapolis, Dr. Chester was contracted by the Hopi Tribe and later moved to Arizona to work for the Hopi Foundation. After her death and to honor her work, The Hopi Foundation established and promotes The Barbara Chester Award. Cities are seen as attracting diverse people who learn from each other and develop sophisticated and tolerant values. To an outsider, Hopi is merely a collection of 11 villages in a barren landscape with a culture substantially at variance with “modern” America. The reservation seems an unlikely source of the first international prize given to clinicians who work with torture survivors, yet it is from this land, this culture and these people that a sophisticated network of tolerance and support has reached around the world. The Hopi help humanity heal from the very worst that humans can do to each other. Nikishna Polequaptewa, graduate of the Hopi Foundation’s Leadership Program states, “In Hopi, by integrating all aspects of life into balance with ourselves, the environment and our spiritual beliefs, the wellbeing of individuals, the local community, and the world as a whole is served.” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Days Inn Kokopelli, located in the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona has been selected this year’s recipient of the 2016 Best of Sedona award in the motel division. Best of Sedona is the prestigious award bestowed on businesses serving the greater Sedona area. Recipients are selected by nomination and votes of the businesses and residents of the Sedona area. “We are honored to receive the 2016 award and very pleased that our fellow business people and the area residents recognize the investment that we have made in our properly during the last few years and the dedication that our fine staff exhibits in providing outstanding customer service to our valued guests” said Mr. Selwyn Selina, General Manager of the facility. The Days Inn Kokopelli has 42 guest rooms at its location in Oak Creek Vil- lage. During the last twelve months several guest rooms have been updated to provide a better experience for guests. Upgrades include new flat screen TVs in all rooms; upgraded furniture and more. On the exterior, the entire parking lot has been repaved, a chair lift has been installed in the pool area for guests with disabilities and the entire second floor walkway has been replaced. The Days Inn Kokopelli is owned by the Hopi Tribe and managed by the Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation. It is one of seven businesses that the Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation operates throughout Northern Arizona. For more information, please contact Chuck Thompson, CEO, The Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation, 5200 E. Cortland Blvd., Flagstaff, Arizona 86004. Telephone 928- 522-86 75. Honoring Nations Announces Six Programs for 2016 Award CAMBRIDGE MA – The Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development’s Honoring Nations program announces that six tribal programs advance to the site visit round for the 2016 Honoring Nations Award. From 87 applicants, these six tribal governance programs have been chosen as contenders for the prestigious Honoring Nations Award that identifies, celebrates, and shares exemplary programs in tribal governance. Honoring Nations recognizes that tribes themselves hold the key to generating social, political, cultural, and economic prosperity and that self-governance plays a crucial role in building and sustaining strong, healthy Indian nations. Administered by the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development at Harvard Kennedy School, Honoring Nations is a member of a worldwide family of “governmental best practices” awards programs that share a commitment to the core idea that government can be improved through the identification and dissemination of examples of effective solutions to common governmental concerns. At each stage of the selection process, applications are evaluated on the criteria of effectiveness, significance to sovereignty, cultural relevance, transferability, and sustainability. Since its inception in 1998, more than one-quarter of all tribes in the United States have applied for an award; currently 124 tribal government programs have been recognized from more than 80 tribal nations. Honoring Nation’s Director Megan Minoka Hill (Oneida Nation WI) explains, “The Honoring Nations awardees demonstrate a deep commitment to community and stand as remarkable examples of good governance practices. By sharing their work, all governments – Native and non-Native alike – can benefit.” This summer, each of the six programs will receive a one-day site visit from a team composed of Honoring Nations Board and senior staff. The site visits provide an in-depth opportunity to learn how each program operates and their overall impact on their respective communities. In October 2016, programs will make presentations at the National Congress of American Indian’s annual conference in Phoenix, AZ where the awards will be announced. The six programs that have advanced to the site visit round are: Alaska Rural Utility Collaborative, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Calricaraq: Indigenous Yup’ik Wellbeing, Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Tribal Communities Chickasaw Nation Sick Child Program, Chickasaw Nation Native American Drug and Gang Task Force, Intertribal Nations of Wisconsin Project Tiwahu – Redefining Tigua Citizenship, Ysleta del Sur Pueblo They Are Not Forgotten, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation FREE Child Develomental Screening The Hopi Early Intervention Program will conduct screenings for Children Ages Birth to 4 yrs. on Thursday, June 23 outside Hotevilla Store from 10am-2pm. Screenings in developmental areas: Fine & Gross Motor skills, Communication, Social/Emotional, Physical and Self-help skills. Call Crystal Kewaninmptewa or Trinette Bahnimptewa at 734-3418/3419 for more information. COMMUNITY NEWS 10 TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI LORI PIESTEWA NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN GAME July 15-17, 2016 Lori Piestewa National Native Join the Piestewa FamilyGames at the Opening Ceremonies and stay to see American July 15-17 Which athletes will win the Gold, Silver & Bronze medals this year! Join the Piestewa Family at the is one of the largest spots festival of Opening stayintoFlagstaff see its kind the United Host What began as aCeremonies four sport and event andinTuba City, States. Arizona hastoevo which athletes will win the Gold, Sil- over 3,000 Athletes and over 7,000 into an eight competition spanning across the over Salt this River Indian ver &sport Bronze medals this year! Spectators three days. Commu (L-R): Marissa Nuvayestewa, Angie Pablo Hopi Foundation (HF); Hopi Chairman Scottsdale, Fort McDowell, Fountain Hills into Mesa & Phoenix Honoring Lori Piestewa, these What began as a four sport event in Herman G. Honanie; Rick Nicosea and Pat Tinkle APS Representatives; Hopi Flagstaff and Tuba City, Arizona has Games offer a friendly competition to Tribe Executive Director Wayne Taylor, Jr.; HF Executive Director Monica Nucompete forCanyon all athletes Nationwide evolved intoare anthe eight sport jewel competiThese games crown of the Grand State Gamesinand vamsa; Kyle Knox and Tiffany Bahnimptewa, HF. Crystal Dee Hopi Tutuveni On Thurs., June 16, APS presented a $20,000 check to the Hopi Foundation to help with costs to facilitate the Hopi Pötskwaniat Summits that are being planned in the next several months. The grant was available online through APS’s corporate giving process tion spanning across the Salt River Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross is one of the largest spots festival of its kind in the United States. Indian Community, Scottsdale, Fort Country, Softball, Track & Field, and where all community or- ed cost of the summits is McDowell, Host to over 3,000 Athletes and Mesa over 7,000 Spectators over this three day Volleyball, Wrestling Fountain Hills into ganizations, like the Hopi Foundation can apply for it. Janet Dean, Community Affairs Manager for the NE AZ Division said they had met with Nuvamsa and Taylor to talk about which summits APS would be able to support before the grant application went through its internal review process. Taylor said the estimat- $30K, this includes renting & Phoenix. For information contact: Gary the facility to host the sum-Honoring Lori Piestewa, these offer a friendly Senior Directorcompetition of Events andto These games are the crown jewelGames of Nees, mits, food, data collection, Operation ~ 480-517-9700 the Grand Canyon StateNationwide Games and in compete for all athletes Archery, Baseball, Basketball, research, etc. “It’s an honor for us to Cross Country, Softball, Track & Field, and Volleyball, Wrestling be supportive of the Hopi people and this initiative to help the Hopi people long For Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities contact: term,” said Tinkle, Vice President of TransmissionGary Nees, Senior Director of Events and Operation ~ 480-517-9700 and Distribution for APS. Hopi Emergency Medical Services celebrates National EMS Week with Code 3 Run Hopi Cancer Support Services hosts annual Men’s Night Out and Men’s Wellness Expo Men listen intently to presentations on men’s health and wellness topics. There has been an interest in the Hopi community for more information on substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse and evironmental health issues as it applies to local men. They want to hear from other community members and Hopi men about issues happening in their villages. Iverson Qumyintewa, first place male runner in the 4-mile run (time 22:14), smiles as he claims the top prize. Crystal Dee Hopi Tutuveni The Hopi Emergency Medical Services (EMS) held their annual Hopi EMS Code 3 run at the Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC) to celebrate National EMS Week 2016, “EMS Strong – Called to Care”, which was May 15-21. Tony Huma, Certified Emergency Paramedic and Hopi EMS Director said they held the running event on June 14 due to many other events going on during that week like, National Law Enforcement Week and graduations. “In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation’s communities. Back then, EMS was a new profession, and EMS practitioners had only just started to be recognized as a critical component of emergency medicine and the public health safety net.” (www.naemt.org) Huma said they have been hosting the Code 3 Run since 1993 when they were located in Keams Canyon and the idea came about when they began celebrating National EMS week. They decided on a running event to celebrate and since they didn’t have funds, they charged a registration fee. “Since we began this running event in 1993, it has gotten bigger in the last 15 years,” stated Huma. Code 3 is used to “describe a mode of response for an emergency vehicle responding to a call. It is commonly used to mean “use lights and siren.”” (Wikipedia) “There was close to 400 runners today,” said Huma. “The event is a free event and will always be free; each runner receives a t-shirt and this is our way of giving back to the community.” Huma said they had training during EMS week, “we always have training” and ended the week with a luncheon. Hopi EMS is under the direction of Flagstaff Medical Center; they review their charts and critique the EMT’s on where quality improvement is needed. The Hopi EMS has 10 Paramedics, including Huma; 10 Emergency Medical Technicians and one office manager/biller. “The Paramedics and EMT’s are great!” stated Huma. “A lot of them travel far to work here; there are only six of us that are local.” Huma said they are committed to working on Hopi because of what the agency has been able to accom- plish by putting together a quality EMS system on the Hopi reservation. Many Paramedic and EMT students come to the Hopi Health Care Center to ride along in the ambulances. “We have one of the greatest EMS systems out here with state of the art equipment,” said Huma. “They are expensive, but we go that route to give the best quality care to our patients and our people.” Results of the Code 3 Run: Top 3 runners- 4 mile run: Male: 1st Iverson Qumyintewa, 2nd Taavi Lomayestewa, 3rd Trey Lomayestewa. Female: 1st Kaitlyn Billy, 2nd Jaeda Honani, 3rd Jenaya Day Top 3 runners- 2 mile run: Male: 1st Isaah Panana, 2nd Leland Puhuyouma, 3rd Michael Poleahla. Female: 1st Hope Honani, 2nd Kaylee Huma, 3rd Yoiymana Puhuyouma. The top 10 runners of the 4 mile race and top five of the 2 mile race received a long sleeve t-shirt and a prize. Huma said they received sponsorship from Winslow, Flagstaff, local businesses, Majerle’s Bar & Grill, Captain Tony’s Pizza, Kykotsmovi Village Store and the plants were donated by one of the EMT’s. Crystal Dee Hopi Tutuveni In recognition of National Men’s Health Awareness Month, the Hopi Cancer Support Services hosted a Men’s Night Out and Men’s Wellness Expo at the Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center on June 15. Both events were a part of this month’s initiative called “MAN UP Hopi” to help raise awareness for male health services. The Expo was open to the public where booths and other activities provided information about local programs, services and opportunities for men. This year’s focus was on whole body wellness and focused on wellness topics regarding emotional, spiritual, and physical health. They covered areas of historical trauma, perspective on health from cultural and youth, environmental health, substance abuse and Cancer Burden on the Hopi Tribe. Kellen Polingyumptewa, Community Health Representative for the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention of Northern Arizona University said the Men’s Night Out Wellness Conference and Event received funding from the National Cancer Institute and Partnership for Native American Cancer Preven- tion from Northern Arizona University (NAU). Polingyumptewa said there has been a change locally on men’s health and wellness and men want to hear information from community members and other Hopi men about issues happening in their villages and communities. They want to hear issues on substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse and environmental health issues. “Tonight’s event culminated into a lot of those issues they wanted to hear, but unfortunately we didn’t get to all the issues,” said Polingyumptewa. “I think we were successful in bringing back the Hopi Lavayi into our conference because it was missing in previous conferences.” The panel discussion topics were chosen through a survey from the previous conference and from the Health Summit held in January. Macadio Navasie, a youth from the village of Mishongnovi spoke from the youth perspective on health and culture. He said youth need more role models and spoke of his own experiences in learning his culture and language. As a kid all he wanted to do was play with other kids at the village and one day his uncles took him to the cornfield to plant. He was upset and didn’t look at it in that perspective of learning, but as work and taking his fun away. He said the more he went it became fun and he was given his own sooya (planting stick). It made him happy and was an encouragement. “What we want from you older men is to encourage us, we may not listen at first but we will if you keep encouraging us,” said Navasie. The Men’s Night Out Wellness Conference is held every year and has shown a steady increase in participants; although this year’s attendance was about 70-75. “It was one of our lowest participation, but one of the most powerful, said Polingyumptewa.” Participants who have attended the conference each year, have offered ideas on how to promote the conference and get more resources. “I hope this turns into something more interactive and self-sustaining where the communities take a hold of it and promote the event in their own community or villages rather than having to come to these big events,” said Polingyumptewa. --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3A39f9117edf24cee7. Public record. Not legal advice.