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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. 21
Kyelmuya
November
The Initiate
Moon
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Hopi Youth attend 2016 Tribal
Youth Gathering in Washington, DC
This Month In
Hopi History
• Nov. 11, 1598: Juan de
Onate arrives at Hopi in
search of gold.
• Nov. 16, 1776: Franciscans arrive in Orayvi to
help against the Navajo.
• Nov. 20, 1863: Kit Carson seeks volunteers in
Orayvi.
• A.D. 900: Early Hopi
moving into Grand Canyon, Black Mesa and Little Colorado area.
• 1859: Mormons arrive
at Orayvi.
• A.D. 1100-1300: Ancestors begin moving to
L-R: Marshall Tucker and cousin Melvin Sisto, III pose for a picture
Hopi Mesas because of
dependable springs.
By: Travis Tucker
Westwood High School
My name is Travis Tucker, Coyote Clan, Hopi and
COMMUNITY Navajo, and I am a 9th grader
attending Westwood High
CALENDAR
School in Mesa, AZ. I have
of Events
an older sister, Samantha,
and younger sister, Kaitlynn.
My father is the late Kevin
11/9, 6-9p: Fall Carnival
First Mesa Elm. School
Tucker, Towering House/
928-737-2581
Mexican People Clan, from
Sanders, AZ, and my mother
11/14, 12p: Turkey Trot
is Christine Talas, from BaVeteran’s Memorial Ctr.
cavi Village.
Info: 928-734-3432
On Sept. 26 -27, 2016, I
had the opportunity to trav11/21, 12p: Turkey Trot
el to Washington D.C. and
Hopi Health Care Center
Info: 928-734-3432
attend the 8th Annual White
House Tribal Nations Con11/24: No DHHS Medical ference and the 2nd Annual
Transportation Service
White House Tribal Youth
Info: 928-737-6351
Gathering, known as the
11/25, 6:30-8p: Presentation White House Generation
by Hopi Dept. of Education Indigenous (Gen-I) Youth
kotsmovi Comm. bldg
Ambassador. Gen-I was
Info: 928-734-3543
created in 2014 by President Barack Obama for Na11/26-27, 9a-4pm: Xmas
BAZAAR
Veterans Ctr.
Info: 928-734-3432
11/28, 8-4p: Equine First
Aid. Moenkopi Comm. Ctr.
Info: 505-786-4150
11/28, 12p: Turkey Trot
Upper Moenkopi Comm. Ctr
Info: 928-734-3432
tive youth throughout Indian County to engage with
the President, Cabinet Officials, and Tribal Leaders
about issues they face in
their communities.
My venture happened
shortly after I began school
in August, when I learned
of this chance to compete
and I submitted an essay
to the Gen-I officials. To
my surprise, I was selected in early October and so
I began my travel plans to
D.C. My mom, two sisters
and family were all excited
for me. Our family selected
my uncle, Marshall Talas,
to be my chaperon, since
he had already visited D.C.
twice before. Actually I
had visited D.C. in 2013
with my uncle when we
attended the Congressional Native American Code
Talkers Gold Medal ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.
Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie and Marshall Tucker
Virgil J. Pinto, new
HRES Chief Ranger
It was a great opportunity and experience for me
to get selected to attend the
Gen-I Gathering. I met
many amazing role models who really inspired me.
One was Billy Mills, a
10,000 meter gold medalist, from the 1964 Tokyo
Olympics. I also met other
Gen-I youth ambassadors
from other Tribes/Nations
from across the country
who spoke about their
contribution to their community. I learned about
some of their struggles and
issues they faced in their
communities, as they overcame obstacles to not let
that stop them from raising
awareness and to give back
to their community. Over
the three days in D.C. I met
new people who I bonded
with as we talked and discussed political and cultural issues.
HRES staff were present as Hopi Chairman Herman
Cont’d on P9 G. Honanie introduced Virgil J. Pinto as the new
Chief Ranger and pinned him with the Chief stars.
Grand Canyon Superintendent Lt. Willis Sequi
Hopi Resource Enforcement
meets with Hopi Tribal Council
NOTICE
Effective
Jan. 1, 2017
the Hopi
Jan Balsom, Deputy Chief, Grand Canyon Science
Tutuveni will L-R:
and Resource Management; Hopi Chairman Herman
Honanie; Grand Canyon Superintendent Chris Lehno longer be G.nertz;
and Janet Cohen, Park Service’s Tribal Liaison.
published
Denver which gave her
Crystal Dee
the opportunity to work
online and Hopi Tututuveni
with many Native American tribes in the plains and
The
Hopi
Tribal
Council
will sell
recently had the opportuni- southern Colorado tribes.
ty to meet new Grand Can- She also worked temporarat a small
yon National Park Super- ily at Yellowstone National
retail price. intendent, Chris Lehnertz. Park as Deputy SuperinLehnertz, a former En- tendent saying she never
See related vironmental
Protection had her sights on becomAgency employee grew ing a Superintendent.
BUDGET up in Colorado valuing “When I saw the opoutdoors.She worked portunity to apply for the
story on P3 the
with the state of Colorado Superintendent position
as a Water Coordinator in I applied and got it,” said
Lehnertz “and I’m pleased
to be here today.”
Lehnertz said she hopes
to establish relationships
with tribes affiliated with
the Grand Canyon and
proceed similarly as former Superintendent David
Uberuaga did to pursue relationships with tribes.
“You have a deeper, strong
relation with the Grand Canyon,” said Lehnertz. “I want
to make sure we have a
shared future for the Grand
Canyon and protect archaeological sites through conservation and preservation.”
Council members shared
their concerns with Lehnertz regarding the Grand
Canyon; including; the Escalade Project and the lack
of consulting with the Hopi
tribe on certain projects.
The Hopi Tribe and Superintendent Lehnerz will
meet on several issues in
the near future and look forward to working together to
preserve the Grand Canyon
and its surroundings.
Chief Virgil Pinto is of the Navajo Tribe from the Gallup NM area. Chief Pinto is married and has children.
Chief Pinto has over 20 years of experience in law
enforcement, he started his career with Navajo Nation
Police Department as an Evidence/Crime Scene Tech,
then entered into the Navajo Nation Police academy
in Toyei, where he received his Arizona Peace Officer
Standards & Training Certification (AZPOST Certification). He worked for the Navajo Nation Police for
several years from a patrol officer up to a Criminal investigator, then moved to the Phoenix metro area, where
he was hired by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Community’s Police Department. Chief Pinto served
the Salt River Police Department in various capacities
for approximately over 15 years. His assignments included, patrol officer, Detective, patrol sergeant, Community Action Team’s supervisor, Ranger Sergeant and
his last assignment as the Major Crimes Sergeant.
Chief Pinto was then hired by the Arizona Department of Gaming as a Special Agent where he worked
for approximately 2 years until he was hired by the
Hopi Resource Enforcement Services in 2014 as a Lieutenant. In March of 2016 Chief Pinto was appointed as
the Acting Chief Ranger and has held the position since.
Chief Pinto brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to HRES, and has complete the FBI’s Law Enforcement Executive Development course, along with
numerous supervisory courses during his career. Chief
Pinto is also a member of LEEDA, and the Arizona Homicide Investigator’s Association.
The Hopi Tribe welcomes Chief Pinto to his new position and appreciates his continued commitment and
invaluable service to the Hopi Community and the programs under his leadership.
2 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI
HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
Fourth Quarter Session September 1, 2016 AGENDA
October 14, 2016 - Amendment #4
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: Sep. 1, 2, 3, 10, 21, 22, 23, 28, 2015
IX. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – APPROVED - 9/6/16
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 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
2. Action Item 096-2016 – To approve amendment to Ordinance 37 – Hopi Labor Code TERO Fee. Author/Brant Honahnie, Director TERO - TABLED
3. A.I. #113-2016 – To approve Employee Benefits Committee By-Laws
& Employee Benefits Trust Documents . Author/Lisa Pawwinnee,
Director, Office of Human Resources- 9/21/16,1:30 pm– TABLED
4. A.I. #116-2016 – To approve amendments/additions to Constitution
& By-laws of the Hopi Tribe – Author/Kristopher Holmes, Chairman, Hopi Election Board - 10/4/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - TABLED
XI. NEW BUSINESS
1. A.I. #115-2016 – To move Elbin Estate Gift of $487,612.40 from the
Hopi Tribe to the Hopi Education Endowment Fund holding account – Author/Albert T. Sinquah, Tribal Council Representative-10/27/16 1:30pm.
2. A.I. #119-2016 – To approve and accept the Partnership For Success
Scope of Work, Budget, MOU and IGA – Author/Lavern Dallas, Director, BHS - 10/27/16 @ 2:30 p.m.
3. A.I. #120-2016 – To approve Lease Agreement for Keams Canyon
Sewage Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant – Author/Wendell Honanie, Superintendent, Hopi Agency - 10/27/16 @ 3:30
p.m.
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XII. REPORTS - (1 hr. time allotted) *Required 4 Quarterly Reports
will be scheduled for December 2016.
1. Office of the Chairman *
2. Office of the Vice Chairman * - COMPLETE – Written Report
3. Office of Tribal Secretary *
4. Office of the Treasurer *
5. General Counsel *
6. Office of the Executive Director *
7. Land Commission * 8. Water/Energy Committee *
9. Transportation Committee *
10. Law Enforcement Committee *
11. Office of Revenue Commission *
12. Gaming Task Team * - Final Report - 9/8/16, 3:30 p.m.COMPLETE
13. Investment Committee *
14. Health/Education Committee *
15. Budget Oversight Team
16. Report on Hopi Tribe’s equipment to be placed on the Cellular
One Tower at Antelope Mesa & update on Cellular One Tower Lease
– Micah Loma’omvaya, Realty Officer, ORES - 10/26/16, 10:30 a.m.
XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS
1. Audit Team
2. Fire Designee (2)
3. Election Board – Alternate (2) 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
6. Deputy Revenue Commissioner (1) vacancy Interviews - COMPLETE
XIV. OTHER
1. Introduction of Grand Canyon Superintendent Christine Lehnertz –
Herman G. Honanie, Chairman - 10/24/16 @ 9:30 a.m.
2. Work session on priorities of Tribal Council Committees and Land
Commission – Hopi Tribal Council, 10/24 - 25/2016, 10:30am -5pm
3. Discussion re: Zuni Salt Lake Preservation and Improvements – Carleton Bowekaty, Councilman, Pueblo of Zuni - 10/26/16, 1:30-5pm
4. Discussionre:BIA Law Enforcement Service Scope of Work– Joseph
Brooks, Special Agent in Charge, BIA Office of Justice Services and
Jamie Kootswatewa, Chief of Police, BIA Hopi Agency - 10/27/16 @
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS
1. Action Item 099-2015 – To approve funding for School Tuition.
Author Marilyn M. Michael, Village of Shungopavi – WITHDRAWN
2. Action Item #076-2016 – To enact Donation Guidelines Policy and
Donation Request Form – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Vice Chairman - WITHDRAWN
3. Action Item 105-2016 – To approve Kykotsmovi Streets Project
– Tribal Headquarters Parking Lots 1 & 2 – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation - 10/3/16 @ 10:30
a.m. - APPROVED
4. Action Item #106-2016 – To approve a contract with SixKiller Consulting, LLC to provide lobbying services for the Hopi Tribe – Author/
Dwayne Secakuku, Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice Chairman 9/1//16
@ 9:30 a.m. - APPROVED
5. Action Item 107-2016 – To approve Sole Source contract with Red
Plains to provide construction management services for HIR 603 (1) Sand
Clan Streets Project in Polacca, AZ – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation - 9/1/16,10:30am APPROVED
6. Action Item 108-2016 – To establish a Hopi Cultural Property Committee with delegated task of planning and recommending action on the
issue of cultural property theft in all forums, both foreign and domestic
– Author/Troy Honahnie, Jr., Staff Assistant, Office of the Chairman 9/1/16 @ 1:30 p.m. – DISAPPROVED
7. Action Item 109-2016 – To approve Special Attorney Contracts with
Arnold & Porter, LLP concerning 1882 and Miscellaneous Matters, Author/Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel-9/1/16 APPROVED
8. A.I. #110-2016 – Authorization to utilize Tribal Lands for economic
purposes consistent with I-40 Corridor Study – Author/Chuck Thompson, CEO, HTEDC - 9/22/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED
9. A.I. #111-2016 – To sanction Hopivewat Task Team – Author/Leigh
Kuwanwisiwma, Director, CPO – 10/3/16 @ 1:30 p.m. – APPROVED
10. A.I. #112-2016 – To support planning, fundraising & construction
of “HOPIVEWAT RESOURCE LEARNING CENTER” – Author/
Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Director, CPO – 10/3/16, 2:30pm APPROVED
11. A.I. #114-2016 – To approve completed Enrollment Applications
for Hopi Tribal membership – Author/Mary L. Polacca, Director/Enrollment Office - 9/22/16 @ 1:30 p.m. – APPROVED
12. A.I. #117-2016 – To approve Special Land Use Assignment on
Hopi Partitioned Lands - Yuwehloo Pahki Community Development
Tract – Author/John Hawkins, CSA, Yuwehloo Pahki Community 10/4/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – APPROVED
13. A.I. #118-2016 – To extend the Capital Outlay purchase deadline
of September 30, 2016 for IT projects funded through the 2016 Capital
Outlay budget and CTGP 638 Contract – Author/Jerolyn Takala, Director, Information Technology - 10/5/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED
COMPLETED REPORTS
1. Update report on Lomayesva case – Karen Pennington, Deputy
General Counsel – 10/4/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - COMPLETE
OTHER COMPLETE
1. Presentation of Recommended Budgets per H-073-2011 – Budget
Oversight Team - 9/1/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE
2. Discussion re: Clarification on Catherine Wright’s termination notice
- 9/1/16 - COMPLETE
3. Discussion re: Attorney Contracts – 9/1/16 – COMPLETE
4. Introduction of Miss Hopi 2016-17 Cianna Sakeva - 9/6/16 @ 9:30
a.m. - COMPLETE
5. Presentation on Quiet Title re: LCR Litigation –Michael Goodstein,
Tribal Attorney and Joe Mentor, Tribal Attorney, Thayne Lowe, Tribal
Attorney - 9/7/16 @ 9:45 a.m. - COMPLETE
6. Discussion re: Clarification on Supervisory authority over Sergeantat-Arms – Vernita Selestewa, Tribal Secretary - 9/7/16 @ 9:30 a.m.
– COMPLETE
7. Explanation on organization of potential claims re: Peabody Western
Coal Co. Bankruptcy Case – James Burghhardt, - 9/21/16 – 9:30 a.m.
to 12:00 noon - COMPLETE
8. Discussion – Acting Chief Judge’s Merit Increment – Kathryn Kooyahoema, Court Administrator/Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Vice Chairman,
The Hopi Tribe - 9/21/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - COMPLETE
9. Discussion – Hopi Resource Enforcement Services Scope of Work
– Virgil Pinto/Roger Tungovia - 9/21/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - COMPLETE
10. Discussion with Office of Real Estate Services on all current leasing
issues and projects – Micah Lomaomvaya, Director, ORES - 9/22/16 @
2:30 p.m. – COMPLETE
11. Discussion on Status of Gaming Task Team – Hopi Tribal Council
– 10/3/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE
12. Review & discussion of Hopi Tribe’s current Organizational Chart
– Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Vice Chairman, The Hopi Tribe - 10/4/16
@ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE
THE HOPI
TUTUVENI
STAFF
Director/
Managing Editor
Louella Nahsonhoya
928-734-3281
Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us
Office Manager
Vera Lomakema
928-734-3282
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,
Keams Canyon Store.
LETTERS TO EDITOR and
GUEST SUBMITTALS
The Tutuveni welcomes letters from readers. A full
name, complete address and
phone number is required
to verify authenticity of the
author. Anonymous letters
will not be printed. The
Tutuveni reserves the right
to edit for clarity and may
decline to print Letters that
are potentially libelous and
slanderous. 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
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ADVERTISING
Call 928-734-3281
TRIBAL COUNCIL
Herman G. Honanie
CHAIRMAN
Public presentations on Cooperative Agreement for VACANCY
Hunting Management between Hopi Tribe and State Hopi Tribal
of AZ Game & Fish Department
Council
Secretary
Darren Talayumptewa, Director
Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program
The Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program
will be hosting three public presentations on the Cooperative Agreement for Hunting Management Between the
Hopi Tribe and the State of Arizona and the Arizona Game
and Fish Department (AZGFD). The Agreement allows
Hopi enrolled members to apply and draw an AZGFD permit to hunt within the New Lands (Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches); Hart/Drye Ranch (GMU 5B North), Clear Creek Ranch
(GMU 5A) and the Aja Ranch (GMU 4A).
The presentations will cover important topics and the
processes involved in obtaining permits. Other areas to
be covered include:
• How Hopi Tribal hunters can obtain a State AZGFD
Hopi hunt permit for the New Lands within AZGFD
GMU 4A, 5A and 5B North.
• How we can make sure our Hopi hunters obtain all the
State AZGFD allocated tags for Hopi enrolled members.
• Learn how the draw process works and how it may
affect your choice to apply for an AZGFD Hopi tag
within the New Lands.
• AZGFD personnel will be present to answer your questions
SCHEDULED MEETINGS:
November 14, 2016, 6pm-9 pm Monday, Hopi
Wellness Center Conference Room, Kykotsmovi.
Alfred Lomahquahu Jr
VICE CHAIRMAN
Vernita Selestewa
Tribal Secretary
Robert Sumatzkuku
Tribal Treasurer
Alfonso Sakeva
Sergeant-At-Arms
Village of Upper Moenkopi
November 15, 2016, 6pm-9 pm Tuesday,
Eagle Room, AZGFD Headquarters, Phoenix, AZ
November 17, 2016, 6pm-9 pm Thursday,
AZGFD, Region II Office, Flagstaff, AZ
SPREAD THE WORD!
YOUR PARTICIPATION AND INPUT IS NEEDED
The Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystem Management Program
(WEMP) is changing our numbers within the Department of Natural Resources. WEMP STAFF CAN BE
REACHED AT THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2016:
Darren Talayumptewa, Director 928-734-3671
Caralene Harvey, Receptionist
928-734-3672
Alfreda Poleahla, Administrative Secy II 928-34-3673
Daniel Sorenson, Game Biologist 928-734-3674
Wildlife Technicians II
928-734-3675
Wildlife Technicians I
928-734-3676
Carl Seweyestewa, Forester
928-734-3677
Forestry Technicians
928-734-3678
We can provide you with information on hunt applications, listing of the hunts, wood permits, etc. Please do
not hesitate to contact our office.
The Hopi Tribal Council announces the vacancy of the Tribal Secretary position, open
until filled.
Qualifications: “The
Secretary must be a
resident member of the
Hopi Tribe and must be
able to speak the Hopi
language fluently and
to read and write English well”.
All interested individuals must submit a
Letter of Interest and
Resume’ to the Office
of Tribal Secretary. Any
additional information
requests may be referred to the Office of
Tribal Secretary at (928)
734-3135.
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
First Mesa Consolidated Vlgs
Albert T. Sinquah
Wallace Youvella Sr.
Dale Sinquah
Celestino Youvella
Village of Mishongnovi
Vacant
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Editorial Guidelines
UNITED STATES
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
GENERAL ELECTION DAY
POLLING SITES FOR THE HOPI RESERVATION:
• FIRST MESA – LDS CHURCH, POLACCA, AZ
• SECOND MESA- SIPAULOVI YOUTH/ ELDERLY CENTER, SIPAULOVI, AZ
Free fare for
General Election Day
November 8
• KYKOTSMOVI COMMUNITY CENTER,
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ
Hopi Senom Transit is offering free rides to all
customers on all routes on Tuesday, November 8
ALL POLLING SITES OPEN AT 6AM - 7PM MST to encourage residents to get out and vote. This
includes the Keams Canyon, Moencopi/Tuba City,
Super Precincts- Means - You Can Vote At Any Winslow and Flagstaff routes.
Polling Site In Navajo County, If You Are Unable
All community members are invited to take part in
To Get To Your Assigned Precinct.
the free service whether they will be voting or not.
For More Information You Can Call Navajo County Election Office At 1-928-524-4062 OR The Call Hopi Senom Transit at 928-734-3231 for route
schedules and other information.
Hopi Elections Office at 1-928-734-2507/2508
Hopi Tribe Budget Oversight Team schedules Village
Presentations on proposed 2017 Budgets as submitted
by Departments/Programs/Villages
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
With the decline of the Hopi Tribe’s
revenue and no new revenue streams
identified in the near future, the Hopi
Tribal Council mid-year, instructed
all Tribal Departments, programs
and Villages to cut their 2017 base
Budget proposals by 12%. Programs
were also encouraged to seek alternative sources of funding to supplement their budgets and to become as
self-supporting as possible with less
reliance on the Hopi Tribe General
Fund budget. Programs with revolving accounts were also instructed to
apply their generated revenue balances to supplement their 2017 budgets.
All tribal programs were greatly
affected; including the Legislative,
Executive and Judicial branches and
Villages. With the impacts, Directors, Managers and Administrators
had to be discerning and make wise
decisions on how to keep program
services running effectively and efficiently while making adjustments and
working with lesser budget amounts.
Departments and programs were
directed to assess program operations and priorities and submit their
Goals & Objectives (G & O’s) along
with budgets to the Budget Oversight Team (BOT). The BOT, created by Council, assists in the budgetary process and ensures budgets are
within Revenue amount.
At a “priorities” review of submitted Budgets and G&O’s, Tribal
Council either accepted budgets as
submitted, did not approve for funding, or did not accept the budgets as
proposed and instructed BOT to contact those programs/villages to resubmit their budgets at lower amounts.
Budgets submitted totaled $17.5
million, which is $2.9 million over
the projected $14.6 million revenue
for 2017.
The BOT has been working persistently, meeting weekly to ensure
the Hopi Tribe’s Fiscal Year 2017
General Fund Operating Budget is
approved before the end of year.
Prior to presenting the 2017 Budget
packet to the Tribal Council for final
approval, the BOT has scheduled
Public Presentations at the following
dates/locations:
Monday, November 7, 6pm at the
Tewa Administration Building for
Villages of Sichomovi, Tewa, Walpi
and Yu-Weh-Loo-Pah-Ki Community
Wednesday November 9, 6pm at the
Kykotsmovi Village Community
Building for Villages of Hotevilla,
Oraibi, Bacavi and Kykotsmovi
Thursday, November 10, 6pm at the
Shungopavi Community Building
for Villages of Shungopavi, Sipaulovi and Mishongnovi
Tuesday,
November
15,
6pm at the Upper Moenkopi Village Community Building
for Upper & Lower Moenkopi Villages
ATTENTION TUTUVENI READERSHIP!
Due to Budget constraints and keeping with Goals and Objectives, the Hopi Tutuveni will no
longer be published on-line and will be sold at a small retail price at local distribution sites,
effective January 1, 2017. We intend to continue publishing the Tutuveni for your enjoyment,
but must make priority adjustments, including cutting costs and generating new revenue.
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number will not be published. Anonymous letters and letters written under pseudonyms will
not be published. The Tutuveni reserves the
right to edit letters for length and clarity, and
may decline to print letters considered potentially libelous or slanderous in nature. Letters
should not exceed 500 words.
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The Hopi Tutuveni welcomes non-commissioned, self-generated articles reporting local,
state and national news items of interest to
members of the Hopi Tribe. We are especially
interested in articles reporting on local events
and activities involving members of the Hopi
Tribe. Submission does not guarantee publication. Articles may be edited for style, length
and clarity. If significant editing in required,
the Managing Editor will communicate with
the writer prior to publication. Article submissions should not exceed 1500 words.
SUBMISSIONS
Letters and articles may be submitted in person, by mail, email or fax to: Louella Nahsonhoya, Managing Editor, P.O. Box 123,
Kykotsmovi, A 86039; email address: Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us; fax: (928) 734-0734.
Eugene “Geno” Talas, Hopi Veterans Services
All articles and letters to the editor should be
The final preparations are theaters, some earning our a.m. with the run/walk from the VA Outreach Office submitted one week prior to publication date
underway to celebrate Vet- nation’s highest military starting at 12:15 pm Call – Hotevilla. We invite all (call 928-734-3282 for deadline schedule).
Louella Nahsonhoya, Director/Managing Editor
Veterans Services Announces Plans for Veterans Day
erans Day activities on Hopi
on November 11, 2016 at
the Hopi Veterans Memorial
Center. This year the theme
selected is, “Honoring Our
Hohongvit; Protecting Our
Qatsit”. Each year on November 11, towns, cities
and communities across the
nation will commemorate
this special day by hosting
parades and events to honor
America’s veterans for their
patriotism, love of country
and willingness to serve and
sacrifice for the common
good.
For Native American
Veterans, they have answered our nations call
during times of peace and
war from the Revolutionary
War to the present Global
War on Terrorism. According to the Department of
Defense, American Indians
and Alaska Natives have
one of the highest representations in the Armed Forces. Even though Native
American Veterans who
served during World Wars
I and II, who were granted
citizenship rights under the
Indian Citizenship Act of
1924, they may not have
had full citizenship and
suffrage rights until 1948.
Despite this, these brave
Native American Veterans
proved themselves in combat under rigorous and hostile conditions in the Pacific and European campaign
decoration, the Congressional Medal of Honor.
And others gave the ultimate sacrifice are buried in
US military cemeteries in
France, Italy, Philippines
and other countries.
Since World War II, Veterans, men and women,
have served honorable in
all branches of the Armed
Forces during military operations such as the Berlin
Airlift, Korean War, Cuban
Missile Crisis, Vietnam
War, Grenada, Panama,
Gulf War I, Somalia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.
We also must remember
the many Veterans who endured the harsh treatment
as Prisoners of War (POW)
and those who are still
Missing in Action (MIA)…
we must never forget. To
honor and thank our local
Veterans residing on or
near the Hopi Reservation
we will also celebrate and
honor Veterans, Active
Duty Military members
and their Families at several events sponsored by various organizations.
The first event will begin
with a Veterans Honor Run
on Thursday, November 10,
2016, at the Hopi Veterans
Memorial Center, hosted by
the Hopi Special Diabetes
program. Participants can
run/walk a 2 mile or 5k
course to support a Veteran.
Registration begins at 11:30
928-734-3432 for details.
The second event is
the Veterans Banquet on
Thursday, November 10,
2016, at the Hopi Veterans
Memorial Center, hosted
by the Lori Piestewa Post
#80, starting at 6:00 p.m.
To RSVP for the banquet
please call (928) 613-4863
by November 4, 2016.
The third event is the Veterans Parade on November
11, 2016, tentatively to begin at 9:00 a.m., hosted by
the Miss Hopi Committee.
The location of the parade
will be determined soon,
but you can call (928) 7343461 on further details.
The final event will culminate with the Veterans Day
Observance at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center on
November 11, 2016, starting
at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Tim Nuvangyaoma, KUYI 88.1 FM
Radio DJ, and Ms. Yvonne
McCosar, US Navy Veteran,
will be the master of ceremonies. Along with several
speakers, there will be entertainment by various groups.
As in past years, door prizes
will be announced throughout the day and a delicious
turkey meal will be served to
all participants. For the children, an activity table will
be set-up for them to write
letters or color pictures for
Veterans. Additionally VA
surplus equipment will be issued to Veterans by the staff
Tribal, Veterans color guards
and Royalty to march during
the grand entry during the
posting of colors.
The planning committee
is seeking volunteers to assist with this year’s events
by helping serve the meals,
donating yeast bread, desserts or just to lend a hand.
For those wanting to help
with serving the meals
please bring a copy of your
Food Handlers Card. For
more information or if you
want to volunteer with any
segment of the Veterans
Day events you can contact
Hopi Veterans Services at
(928) 734-3461 or 3462.
All Veterans have served
during times of war or
stood ready during peacetime to protect and defend
our nation, so let’s all come
together to show them our
gratitude for the freedoms
and liberties we now have.
We hope you will join us
in the observance of Veterans Day on November 11,
2016, not only to preserve
the historical significance
of the date, but to help focus our attention on the important purpose of Veterans
Day. Finally we salute all
our brave men and women
serving across the globe as
Soldiers, Marines, Sailors,
Airmen and Coast Guardsmen and we pray for their
safe return home to their
family and loved ones.
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Belma Berni Navakuku
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COMMUNITY NEWS |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Encouraging pretend A poem for grandfather Ralph Edwin Choyou
play in young Hopi By Cheree Jean
children helps build Bruin Times Staff
their brains
Last week, Oct. 10, was going
good until I got a text saying my
grandpa Ralph Edwin Choyou
passed away. That was one text that
I was hoping not to get all my life.
After school Monday, my mother
and I were supposed to go to Flagstaff to go see him because he was
in the hospital. I got that text while I
was in my fifth hour. When I got that
text, I couldn’t help but breakdown
and look back at all the memories
and laughter we shared together.
When we lose someone who has
been an important part of our life,
perhaps even raised us, many emotions come to the surface. Sadness
is the first and strongest of the emo-
tions. Then, as time passes, other
emotions are felt. For me, it was
a feeling of guilt for both of my
grandparents when they passed.
Here’s a poem that I thought I’d
share with you that came to my
mind while I was typing.
“God saw you getting tired and a
cure was not to be so he put his arms
around you and whispered, come to
me. With tearful eyes we watched you
and saw you pass away and although
we loved you dearly, we could not
make you stay. A golden heart stopped
beating, putting hard working hands
to rest. God broke our hearts to prove
us he only takes the best.”
Now that I have lost my grandma
and my grandpa, my life has been
turned upside down. I was hoping
they would both be here when I
walk that stage of accomplishment
after many struggles for the past 17
years of my life. I will get that diploma of accomplishing and finishing
my high school years.
“If tears could build a stairway
and thoughts a memory lane, I’d
walk right up to heaven and bring
you home again. No farewell words
were spoken. No time to say goodbye, You were gone before I knew
it and only God knows why. My
heart is still active in sadness and
secret tears still flow. What it meant
to lose you, no one can ever know,
but now I know you want us to sorrow for you no more, to remember
all the happy times. Life still has
much in store. Since you’ll never
be forgotten, I pledge to you today
a hallowed place within my heart is
where you’ll always stay.”
Hopi child pretends to go shopping
Cynthia Pardo
First Things First
This time of year, children
are excitedly transforming
into their favorite superhero
or cartoon character.
For young children, the
type of play associated with
dressing up and pretending
to be someone else is an integral part of learning.
“Did you ever stop to
watch toddlers or preschoolers imagining themselves as princesses and
pirates?” said Ginger Sandweg, First Things First
Senior Director for Early
Learning. “When children
play, they draw on all their
past experiences – things
they have done, seen others
do, or heard stories about
– and use those to develop
their own situations, stories
and scenarios. And they are
learning in the process.”
According to the LEGO
Foundation, whose mission
is to make children’s lives
better and communities
stronger by making sure the
fundamental value of play
is understood, embraced
and acted upon, there are
different types of play. All
which support an aspect of
physical, intellectual and
social-emotional growth.
Socio-dramatic play is
easy to spot. Watch a child
dress up and pretend he is
someone or something else,
for example, pretending to
be a firefighter or a dog. Researchers say this is the basis
of children’s developing social understanding.
In fact, research has
shown that play impacts
everything from physical
abilities and vocabulary to
problem solving, creativity,
teamwork and empathy.
One of the First Things
First-funded program in
the Hopi communities
shows parents how toys
and dress up can serve as
education items to support
young kids through play.
“Most times when I introduce ‘Play is Learning’
to the families, their faces
light up because they don’t
realize that their play has
a huge part in their development,” said Marissa Adams, a Parent Educator in
the Hopi communities with
Parenting Arizona’s Parents
as Teachers program.
This free and voluntary
program provides families
with monthly visits to the
home, where a parent educator provides resources
and information about children’s health and development, as well as delivers
hearing, vision, and developmental screenings. The
Parents as Teachers pro-
gram gives young children
stronger, more supportive
relationships with their parents, Adams said.
First Things First encourages families to stay active
through play, since it is one of
the most important ways that
young kids learn. So, how do
parents recognize play and
encourage it in our children?
Here are a few guidelines:
• Play is FUN.
• Play doesn’t start out with
a specific goal – like learning letters or numbers.
• Play is spontaneous and
voluntary.
• In play, everyone is actively involved.
• And, finally, play includes an element of
make believe.
To encourage play, caregivers can:
• Advocate for play – open
your home and schedule
time for play. Re-evaluate
your child’s schedule to
make sure there are plenty of opportunities and
time for play.
• Provide the resources for
stimulating play – not
necessarily toys, just plenty of varied objects visible
to children. Then, let their
creativity take over.
• Join in the fun, but let
your child take the lead.
You may think you look
silly, but you are expanding your child’s learning.
• Encourage your child to
use his imagination.
“So while you are busy
preparing for ceremonies or
everyday situations and you
see your children having a
great time playing, remember they are actually learning developmental skills that
can help shape their lives,”
Adams said. “Be patient,
encouraging, and active in
their play time. For example, you can say, ‘Awesome,
your mud pies look delicious. How many slices can
you cut for your Taha’s?’”
Adams shared how one
mother she was working
with realized that she is
helping her children’s development through play.
The mother said that usually she lets her two kids play
together, but with Adams’
advice, now gets more involved while they play.
Parents and caregivers
can help children reach their
full potential. It starts with
embracing the huge value
that play has in helping children learn critical skills that
are essential for their future.
For information about
the Parents as Teachers program, call Marissa Adams
at 928-737-0371. For more
ways to support your child,
visit FirstThingsFirst.org.
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HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016 5
Hopi Tutskwa Sustainable Building Hotevilla Bacavi
Program Interns celebrate the completion Community School
First Quarter
of a new home for the Washington’s
Honor Roll and
Perfect Attendance
Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture- Sustainable Buidling Program Interns pose with
pride in the home they built for David and Mary Washington
On the south edge of
Shungopavi sits a new
home that has a perfect
view of Nuvatukya’ovi;
the house smells of fresh
cut wood made mostly of
natural material from local
rock quarries and clay.
The beautiful home has
two bedrooms, one bath,
an office, greenhouse and
full kitchen was built by
the Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture’s (HTP) Sustainable Building Program for
Mary and David Washington of Shungopavi.
“The home was officially the first house built by
the program after the pilot
build in Kykotsmovi,” said
Jacobo Marcus, HTP Project Director. “We have improved in a lot of aspects
of the build and I’m proud
of that because this is a
“tighter” house.”
Marcus
said
since
the first build they have
learned a lot, “We have
learned a lot in the area of
design elements and building process,” said Marcus.
“The only challenge is not
having the convenience of
a hardware store.”
Because there are no
hardware stores, planning
was done in advance using
resources wisely by minimizing labor and using
materials creatively; no
materials went to waste.
The size of Mary’s home
includes a lot of elements
it requires a lot of labor,
HTP relies on volunteers
along with their student
interns. There were a lot
of volunteers, who helped
the interns during the summer; high school students,
a church group and local
village members.
HTP has a student education program or Natural
Building Internship that
consists of ten interns.
Marcus said anyone is
encouraged to apply, you
must 18 years and older, be
outdoors all day, lift up to
30lbs. and commit to five
months.
Dean Quochytewa, Ismael
Zurrita, Drew Melvin and
Ebin Leslie; Kurt Outie
and Cillian Barrett were
the lead instructors.
The interns said it was a
great experience to work
as a team and make good
friends, “We also learned
how to use different tools.
This is a great program
for anyone who is into
this kind of work. We all
learned a lot.”
The other program under HTP is the Sustainable
Homeownership Program
Mary Washington beams with happiness in her new
kitchen fully equipped with new appliances.
“After they have graduated from the program, the
interns will have the skills
and knowledge to lead a
build,” said Marcus.
The interns who built
Mary and David’s home
were Jared Silas, Kyle
Nutumya, Gavin Pavinyama, Philbert Polingyouma,
Darian Honahnie, Amanda
Onsae, Chelsea Sekakuku,
for income qualifying
families. The homeowner takes out a loan in the
amount of $50K that is
managed by Marcus. The
money is used to purchase
all the materials for the
home; windows, screws,
nails, plumbing, lumber,
etc.
“The amount of the loan
is not the actual cost of the
home,” said Marcus. “If
you were to put a price on
this home, you would have
to triple the amount of the
loan.”
By: Pam Ovah
Because HTP is a Hotevilla Bacavi Community School
non-profit program they
The Hotevilla Bacavi “B” Honor Roll
are able to subsidize the
student program and staff, Community School re- Kailee Chimerica
st
which is labor. The labor is cently held their 1 Quar- Kiara Kinale
ter Honor Roll and Perfect Aden Seletstewa
not included in the loan.
“I’m so happy with my attendance assembly. The Wupatsua Roy
new home,” said Mary. “It following students were Brianna George
means so much to me be- recognized for their efforts Madison Talashoma
cause I have never owned in achieving exception- Cayle Joseph
a home like this; I have al- al grades and /or Perfect Renee Secakuku
Attendance. The students Stephan Lomakema
ways lived in a trailer.”
Mary said she is proud enjoyed the afternoon with Kai Rogers
of Lillian Hill and Marcus a party of mummy games Kiara Natoney
of HTP, and the interns and receiving incentives Brett Chimerica Jr.
who help to build her new for their hard work. We
home. Homeowners are at Hotevilla Bacavi Com- “K” Honor Roll
required to help build their munity School are very Lenenise Keevema
home by putting in 205 proud of these students Phillip Aragon
hours of labor; however and encourage all our stuMary was not able to help dents to strive for the best.
because she takes care of List of Honor Roll and Per- Perfect Attendance
her husband who has can- fect Attendance students: Isiah Tessay
Alvin Selina
cer. Instead, Mary cooked “A” Honor Roll
meals for the workers, and Cayden Joseph Isiah Tessay Kiara Kinale
her sons and grandchildren Lynell Roy Lorissa Mahle
helped build the home by Lorissa Mahle Rylee Natoney
Eldrice Namoki
putting in hours of labor.
Kaidence Nevayaktewa
Jacelyn Mahle
“There were a lot of vol- Sonway Masayesva
Halen Fred
unteers from other villages Jacelyn Mahle
Dewey Namoki
who helped,” said Mary. Scarlet Fred
Angel Tenakhongva
“I’m especially thankful Valarie Honanwyma
Floyd Thompson
for my grandsons Eli and Clarrisa Hamilton
Kevin who were here ev- Joseph Mc Cosar
ery morning.”
Brooklyn Allison
Her grandsons were too
young to help with building, but they helped in other ways like fetching water, tools and mixing mud.
Although her husband was
sick, he helped at the start
and end before he got really sick.
“He told the group that
he always wanted a house
like this for me,” said
Mary. “There was a lot of
paperwork involved and
getting approved, but it
was worth it.”
Mary is very excited and
hopes to move into her
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“There are three solid
SEEKING!
and 3rd Tuesday of the month
applications and one day
we hope to be able to buildVeterans and Military Color Guards, Royalty, and
simultaneously,” said Mar-Drum Groups. Veterans Parade tentatively bein
For information call:
cus. “We just need to build
designing and building your floats!
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dent population.”
For More Information Contact:
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NPC Nursing Program NPC Cosmetology and Nail Tech programs
sets HESI admission accepting students for spring classes
assessment test dates For Immediate Release: Free Application for Fed- tology instruction and is your state license you are
For Immediate Release Navajo County, AZ- - Individuals seeking admission to Northland Pioneer College’s
Associate Degree Nursing Program must successfully
complete the Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) Admission Assessment before the Feb. 15 application deadline for admission to fall 2017 nursing classes. The HESI
test is offered in both Winslow and Show Low.
The HESI Admission Assessment tests math; reading; vocabulary; grammar; biology; chemistry; and
anatomy and physiology. All of these subjects are covered in nursing pre-requisite courses. A study guide is
available through the NPC Online Bookstore, listed under the spring semester NUR 100 course, evolve.elsevier.com or ww.amazon.com.
Cost for the test is $44. Payment can be made at any
NPC campus or center office. A copy of the receipt
must be submitted when registering for the test. Deadline is 48 hours prior to the exam date, if space permits.
Cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to the test
to be eligible for a refund.
Test scores are good for 18 months. There are two versions of the test. If a student is unhappy with their first
test score, they can apply to take the second version.
Seats are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Scheduling opens at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. To
sign up, contact NPC Nursing Department Secretary
Cathy Reed, (928) 532-6136 or (800) 266-7845, ext.
6136. Her office is located in the Ponderosa Center on
the Show Low – White Mountain Campus.
The exam begins promptly at 9 a.m. Students should
allow 4 to 5 hours to complete the exam.
Test dates: Show Low – White Mountain Campus LC 134
• Friday. Jan. 13, 2017
Saturday, Jan.14, 2017
• Friday, Jan. 20. 2017
Navajo County AZ-Northland Pioneer College
will offer the Cosmetology
and Nail Tech programs
this spring at NPC locations in Show Low,
Winslow and St. Johns.
“This spring, we have
openings in our Introduction to Cosmetology
course at all three locations, and in our Nail Technician program in Show
Low and Winslow,” said
Chloe Reidhead, chair of
the cosmetology program.
“Enrollment information,
including state-mandated
required documentation, is
available at all three cosmetology centers, or from
NPC academic advisers.
Applicants should begin
the enrollment process early to ensure financial obligations can be met before
classes begin on Tuesday,
Jan 10th,” she continued.
Classes meet Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Students needing financial aid to help pay for
classes must complete the
eral Student Aid (FAFSA)
and submit all required
documentation by Oct.
15. For details, contact the
NPC Financial Aid Office,
(800) 266-7845, ext. 7318
or visit www.npc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.
NPC’s programs are
geared for either full-time
or part-time students. “Our
updated programs include
safety training, current
industry practices, professionalism, required handson client hours and preparation for state licensing
exams,” explained Reidhead.
The Introduction to Cosmetology 10-credit-hour
course provides demonstration and hands-on instruction in all competencies necessary to perform
cosmetology services, going beyond the basic hair
cutting and styling and
covering the areas of manicure, pedicure, tinting, facials, ethics and shop management. The introductory
course provides state-mandated 300 hours of cosme-
the foundation for other
courses required to meet
the 1600-hour training requirement for state licensure as a cosmetologist.
The 600-hour Nail Technician program includes
career, life and communication skills, as well as
skin structure, growth and
nutrition, nail disorder and
disease and nail product
chemistry. “You’ll learn
paraffin wax treatments,
manicure hand and arm
massage, and basic pedicure foot and leg message,” noted instructor
Barbara Hicks. “We cover nail enhancement tips,
forms, two-color polymer
powders, Gelish polish,
soft gel nails and disinfecting techniques. The basics
of nail art embellishments
will also be covered, including 3-D flower designs
using Monomer liquid and
powder.”
Cost for the nail technician program “includes
salon-ready nail and acrylic nail kits, and textbooks,
so that once you receive
ready to go to work,” added Hicks. If attending class
full-time, eight hours per
day each weekday, “you
can complete the program
in just four months and
be ready to take the state
exam in June,” she noted.
Applicants for either
programs must be at least
16 years old and present high school diploma,
G.E.D. or proof of at least
completion of 10th grade.
Applicants must also present an Arizona state ID or
picture identification and
verify their U.S. residency
status. The cosmetology
centers can provide details
about required documentation and testing.
For additional information
about
NPC’s
cosmetology
program,
contact Chloe Reidhead,
(800)266-7845 ext. 6702
or drop in to NPC”s cosmetology centers in Show
Low at 1001 W. Deuce of
Clubs; 1400 E Third St. in
Winslow; or 955 W. 13th
West in St. Johns.
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ADS | ANNOUNCEMENTS
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
PHONE: (928) 734-3212 FAX: (928) 734-6611
E-MAIL: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
Job#10-002 Executive Director
Office of Executive Director
Salary: $80,766.40 No. of Positions: 1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job#10-001 Vehicle Service Tech/Oper.
Hopi Senom Transit
Hourly: $11.87 No. of Positions: 1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job#08-012 Finance Director
Office of Financial Management
Salary: DOE No. of Positions: 1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job#10-004 CHR Manager
Community Health Services
Salary: $53,081.60 No. of Positions: 1
Closing Date: November 4, 2016
Job#08-005 Chief Judge
Hopi Tribal Courts
Salary: $96,012.80 No. of Positions: 1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job# 08-003 Licensed Deputy Prosecutor
Office of the Prosecutor
Salary: $68,000.00 No. of Positions: 1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job#08-004 Public Relations Officer
Public Relations Office
Salary: $42,515.20 No. of Positions: 1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job#06-003 Program Manager
Hopi Solid Waste Management Program
Salary: DOE No. of Positions: 1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job#04-001 General Counsel
Office of General Counsel
Salary: DOE No. of Positions: 1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job#05-016 Civil Engineer
Hopi Department of Transportation
Salary: $76,897.60 No. of Positions: 1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job#07-008 Director
Hopi Public Utility Authority
Salary: DOE No of Positions: 1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job#10-003 Laborer
Hopi Solid Waste Management Program
Hourly: $8.61 No. of Positions: 1
closing Date: November 4, 2016
Human Resource accepts Employment Application on a continuous basis for the Clerical, Labor
and Police/Officer Ranger Pool.
A complete signed application must be submitted by 12:00 NOON on the closing date. HR will accept resumes however, the applicant understands that it is not in lieu of the application; “see resume
attached” on the application will not be accepted. Pre-background employment screening will be
conducted. Full-time positions will receive full benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
Retirement Plan plus Annual and Sick leave, 10 paid holidays and 1 floating Cultural holiday.
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Second Mesa, Arizona 86043
Phone: (928) 737-2571 Fax: (928) 737-2565
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Navajo Generating Station–
Kayenta Mine Complex Project
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Available for Public Review
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation)
has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential
environmental impacts of extending operation
of the Navajo Generating Station, a power
plant located near Page, Arizona, and
the associated production of coal
at the Kayenta Mine, located near
Kayenta, Arizona, from 2020 through 2044.
The Bureau of Reclamation
welcomes your input!
The Draft EIS is available for public review and
comment from Sept. 30, 2016, to Nov. 29, 2016.
Attend a public meeting to submit oral and
written comments. Written comments can
also be submitted via postal mail,
hand delivery, courier, fax or email.
Submit written comments to:
NGS-KMC Project Manager, PXAO-1500
Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office
6150 W. Thunderbird Road
Glendale, AZ 85306-4001
Fax: 623-773-6483;
Email: NGSKMC-EIS@usbr.gov
Comments must be postmarked by
Nov. 29, 2016, for consideration in the Final EIS.
Proposed Project: In accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act, Reclamation
is conducting an environmental review of a
proposal to extend operation of the Navajo
Generating Station and the Kayenta Mine from
2020 through 2044 in order to continue providing
power to the southwestern United States and to
pumps that move Colorado River water through
the Central Arizona Project, which delivers water
to central and southern Arizona tribes, farmers
and cities. Multiple Federal actions and decisions
will be needed to authorize continued operation of
the Navajo Generating Station and Kayenta Mine.
For project details or information about
accessing a copy of the Draft EIS, visit
www.NGSKMC-EIS.net or call Ms. Sandra Eto,
Project Manager, at 623-773-6254.
Public Meetings
The public meetings will be conducted in an open house
format, and a short presentation by Reclamation will
begin 30 minutes after the start of the meetings.
Phoenix: Monday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MST
Burton Barr Central Library, Pulliam Auditorium
1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona
Casa Grande: Monday, Oct. 24, 5 to 8 p.m. MST
Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center, Dining Room
405 E. Sixth St., Casa Grande, Arizona
Page: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 4 to 7 p.m. MST
(Navajo interpreters present)
Page Community Center, Cafeteria
699 S. Navajo Drive, Page, Arizona
LeChee: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. MST
(Navajo interpreters present)
LeChee Chapter House
5 miles south of Page off of Coppermine Road
LeChee, Arizona
Tuba City: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 4 to 7 p.m. MDT
(Hopi and Navajo interpreters present)
Tuba City Chapter House
220 S. Main St., Tuba City, Arizona
Shonto: Thursday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MDT
(Navajo interpreters present)
Shonto Chapter House
Building S0 01-001 E. Navajo Nation Road 221
Shonto, Arizona
Kayenta: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 4 to 7 p.m. MDT
(Navajo interpreters present)
Monument Valley High School, Cafeteria
Highway 163 and Monument Valley Boulevard
Kayenta, Arizona
Polacca: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MST
(Hopi and Navajo interpreters present)
Tewa Community Center, Multipurpose Room
Highway 264 Milepost 392.8, Polacca, Arizona
Kykotsmovi: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 4 to 7 p.m. MST
(Hopi and Navajo interpreters present)
Hopi Day School, Gym
Half-mile east of Village Store on Highway 264
Kykotsmovi, Arizona
Forest Lake, Navajo Nation: Thursday, Nov. 3,
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MDT
(Navajo interpreters present)
Forest Lake Chapter House
17 miles north of Pinon on Navajo Route 41, Arizona
Window Rock: Friday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MDT
(Navajo interpreters present)
Navajo Nation Museum, Conference Room
Highway 264 and Postal Loop Road
Window Rock, Arizona
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A PROPOSAL TO UTILIZE VILLAGE LANDSFOR A 40
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Through the authority of the Native American Housing And Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA) in a
Grant Agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) is responsible to provide the Hopi Tribal people with safe, decent, sanitary, and quality housing.
The HTHA is undertaking two (2) proposed projects within the boundary
of the First Mesa Villages. If the projest site is feasible, it will be determined
eligible for development.
The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority ( HTHA ), hereby posts the proposed
project areas identified by the ( villages’ ) governances and all persons associated with issuing land assigments.
This NOTICE OF INTENT will be posted for 30 days ( October 31, 2016 – November 29, 2016 ) to allow the public to make any comments or objections,
if any. All comments and objections shall be in writing to the HTHA address.
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Kaibab National Forest will offer
Christmas tree permits beginning
November 16. Fourth graders are
eligible for free permit
When:
November 2, 2016
Where: Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center
Time:
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
On behalf of the Hopi Environmental Health Services and
Hopi Department of Health Services, we encourage you
to join us in celebration of our new air monitor equipment
and learn how it can benefit Hopi.
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734-3632 or Hopi Health Department at 734-3401
Williams, AZ- The Kaibab National Forest will
sell over-the-counter and
through-the-mail Christmas tree tags on a firstcome, first-served basis
for each of its three ranger
districts beginning Nov. 16
and continuing until they
are sold out.
The $15 permit will allow the holder to cut a tree
of a particular species that
is not more than 10 feet
in height within a designated area on the Kaibab
National Forest from Nov.
16 through Dec. 24. The
tag is only good for a tree
on the ranger district from
which it was purchased and
can’t be used to cut a tree
on a different district unless
specifically noted. No refunds will be made, even if
weather conditions prevent
access to cutting areas.
Individuals who purchase
tags will be provided with
a map showing their designated cutting area along
with additional tree cutting
instructions.
Individuals can also purchase a Christmas tree tag
through the mail by sending information to the mailing address of the ranger
district they plan to visit. It
is strongly advised to call
the desired ranger district
office in advance to ensure
tags are still available and
check on estimated postage or other requirements.
Individuals desiring to purchase a Christmas tree tag
through the mail should
provide ample time for it to
arrive. Expect a turnaround
time of about 10 business
days. Please include the
following with any request
for a Christmas tree tag
through the mail:
• A self-address stamped
envelope with sufficient
postage to cover tag, map
and cutting instructions;
it is strongly advised to
call the desired ranger
district in advance for estimated postage or other
requirements.
• A contact phone number
• A check payable to
USDA Forest Service
The Kaibab National
Forest is also pleased to
announce that all fourth
graders are eligible for a
free Christmas tree permit,
while supplies last, through
the Every Kid in a Park initiative. Every Kid in a Park
is a nationwide call to action to build the next generation of conservationists.
All fourth graders are eligible to receive a fourth
grade pass that allows free
access to federal lands and
waters across the country
for a full year. In support
of this initiative, the Forest
Service is making available a free Christmas tree
permit to every interested
fourth grader with a fourth
grade pass or paper voucher. For additional information about the initiative and
how to obtain a pass, visit
www.everykidinapark.gov.
To be eligible for a free
Christmas tree permit from
the Kaibab National Forest, all fourth graders must
be accompanied by a parent or guardian and present
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US Attorney announces Domestic Violence Hopi Wellness Court
efforts to protect Voters Awareness conference reducing
substance
and prevent fraud in a successful gathering abuse among adults
Nov. 2016 Elections
through treatment
PHOENIX - United States
Attorney John S. Leonardo
announced
today
that
Assistant United States
Attorney (AUSA) Todd M.
Allison will lead the efforts
of his Office in connection
with the Justice Department’s
nationwide Election Day
Program for the upcoming
Nov. 8, 2016, general
elections. AUSA Allison has
been appointed to serve as
the District Election Officer
(DEO) for the District of Arizona, and in that capacity is
responsible for overseeing
the District’s handling of
complaints of election fraud
and voting rights abuses in
consultation with Justice
Department Headquarters in
Washington.
“Ensuring free and fair
elections depends in large part on
the cooperation of the American
electorate,” stated United States
Attorney John S. Leonardo.
“It is imperative that those
who have specific information
about discrimination, voter
intimidation, or election fraud
make that information available
immediately to my Office,
the FBI, or the Civil Rights
Division.”
The
Department
of
Justice has an important
role in deterring election
fraud, voter intimidation,
and
discrimination
at
the polls, and combating
these violations whenever
and wherever they occur.
The Department’s longstanding Election Day
Program furthers these
goals, and also seeks to
ensure public confidence in
the integrity of the election
process by providing local
points of contact within the
Department for the public
to report possible election
fraud and voting rights
violations while the polls
are open on election day.
Federal law protects against
such crimes as intimidating
or bribing voters, buying and
selling votes, impersonating
voters, altering vote tallies,
stuffing ballot boxes, and
marking ballots for voters
against their wishes or
without their input. It also
contains special protections
for the rights of voters and
provides that they can vote
free from acts that intimidate
or harass them. For example,
actions of persons designed
to interrupt or intimidate
voters at polling places by
questioning or challenging
them, or by photographing
or videotaping them, under
the pretext that these are
Participants at the DV Awareness Conference
actions to uncover illegal
voting may violate federal
voting rights law. Further, Crystal Dee
portant to recognize other
federal law protects the right Hopi Tutuveni
forms of prostitution.”
of voters to mark their own
Imus explained a term
ballot or to be assisted by a The Hopi Tewa Womcalled “Sugar babies”, a
person of their choice.
en’s Coalition to End social or sexual arrangeThe right to vote is the Abuse (HTWCEA) hosted
ment between a female
cornerstone of American its second annual Domesstudent and wealthy older
democracy. We all must tic Violence Awareness
men. She said there are
ensure that those who are Conference on Oct. 19–20.
some Hopi girls who are
entitled to the electoral “The conference was
in this type of relationship,
franchise exercise it if a successful gathering of
girls who have left the resthey choose, and that those community members and
ervation to go school and
who seek to corrupt it are the surrounding commuthey don’t receive enough
brought to justice. In order nity,” said Carey Onsae,
financial support. It’s an
to respond to complaints HTWCEA Executive Dieasy way to make ends
of election fraud or voting rector. “We tried to incormeet when you don’t have
rights abuses on Nov. porate a lot of topics that
income coming in.
8, 2016, and to ensure were different to engage
Although money is not
that such complaints are the community.”
being exchanged for sex,
directed to the appropriate
there have been
authorities, AUSA Allison
suspicions
of
will be on duty in this
sex being used
District the entire time that
in exchange for
the polls are open. He can
alcohol or drugs
be reached by the public
on the Hopi resat the following telephone
ervation.
number: (602) 595-2866.
“It’s
someIn addition, the FBI
thing we don’t
will have special agents
realize is hapavailable in each field
pening on the
office and resident agency
reservation,”
throughout the country
said Onsae. “I
to receive allegations of
think Valuara’s
election fraud and any other
presentation
election abuses on election
touched a lot of
day. The local FBI field ofpeople because
fice can be reached by the
we assume it’s
public at (623) 466-1999.
Complaints about possible Carey Onsae, Executive Director
violations of the federal Guest speakers covered all
not happening in Arizona
voting rights laws can be aspects of domestic violence;
or in Native communities.”
made directly to the Civil health and wellness, victim
Anita Koruh is a survivor
Rights Division’s Voting perspective, healing, victim
of domestic violence and
Section in Washington, DC advocacy, and services.
sexual assault; she shared
by phone at 1-800-253- Special guest and Keyher personal journey to
3931 or (202) 307-2767, by note Address was given by
healing using Hopi womfax at (202) 307-3961, by Waylon Pahona, Healthy
en concepts and explaining
email to voting.section@ Active Natives Founder
the Hopi culture. She exusdoj.gov or by complaint and Editor-In-Chief who
plained how she used her
format at http://www.jus- did a presentation on Wellculture to heal and how vitice.gov/crt/complaint/ ness and Healing from Doolence against Hopi womvotintake/index.php.
mestic Violence.
en impacts Hopi culture.
“It’s practical and people
“Since we have been in
can incorporate health and existence, we have emwellness into their healing phasized sexual assault
process,” said Onsae.
because of the lack of unValuara Imus, BIA Su- derstanding and what it is,
pervisory Victim Special- and the types of services
ist works within Native that might be available for
American
communities victims,” said Onsae.
explained what sex trafHTWCEA continues to
ficking
was
and
that
it
is
open
up to both men and
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
happening in Native com- women, although it’s Hopi
In Sept. a group of Hopi tal Protection Agency) limit munities within Arizona. Tewa Women’s Coalition
and Tewa tribal members in the areas of First and Sec- Individuals, also known as they are open to men gettraveled to Standing Rock, ond Mesa, and four times “pimps”, in the business ting involved in the work
ND to stand in solidari- the limit in Keams Canyon of sex trafficking look for they do and in memberty with the Standing Rock before treatment.
vulnerable women and ships.
Sioux tribe, and to bring at“Arsenic is a natural oc- girls they can sell for sex.
“We need them to share
tention to issues on the Hopi curring element found in They pick up these women their side as well,” said
reservation. Issues such as many minerals, usually in and girls online, the malls, Onsae.
arsenic in First and Second combination with sulfur and bus stops, after school
Onsae said this was one
Mesa water, the Confluence metals, but also as a pure ele- programs, foster homes or of their successful conferand the Arizona Snowbowl. mental crystal. In the United where teens meet.
ences because there was
Since returning from their States, arsenic is most com- Imus said there was a enough information to not
trip, they established the monly found in the ground rise in sex trafficking by be overwhelmed.
group known as the Hopi waters of the southwest. In- criminal
organizations
The conference closed
Tewa Community Move- creased levels of skin cancer during the Super Bowl out with a song by HTment (HTCM) that aims to have been associated with held in Glendale several WCEA volunteers Koruh
bring awareness on the is- arsenic exposure in Wiscon- years ago.
and Danielle Romeyn;
sues of water to the Hopi sin, even at levels below the “They were looking for participants stood in a circommunities and to get more 10 part per billion drinking Native American women, cle holding hands and a
Hopi people involved. It is water standard.”(Wikipedia) preferably with long hair,” closing prayer by Phillip
“It had to take a well- said Imus. “It’s also im- Quochytewa.
also a social movement to
bring awareness on all topics known television news stain areas of health, wellbeing, tion for our people to bespiritual, physical and men- come aware of the issue,”
said Samantha Honani,
tal awareness on all levels.
know of the community’s
Some of the groups’ ac“We are a voice for the HTCM member.
concerns.
complishments
is increasThe group is distributpeople,” said Lori Nuvayes“Arsenic
is
affecting
our
ing
the
awareness
and aptewa, a member of the Com- ing arsenic fact sheet that
health
on
all
levels
withproaching
the
issue
in a
munity Movement. “We are outlines the exposure and
a voice for those who can’t potential health effects, and in the community,” said positive and respectful way.
“The movement is steady,
gathering signatures from Honanie. “We also want to
make these meetings.”
The group has been reach- concerned Hopi members make it clear that we are not but rising and the group
ing out to the community who are consuming the arse- working against the Hopi remains consistent,” said
Tribe, we want to help.”
Waylon Pahona, HTCM
through social media and by nic tainted water.
The
group
encouraged
member. “We welcome
The signatures will be atword of mouth. The commucommunity
leaders
to
more people to the movenity has received the group tached to a letter addressed
continue
hosting
meetings
ment as we build momenin a welcoming manner and to Hopi Tribal Council in
hopes that they address the that is going to educate the tum to make people aware
they want to get involved.
by educating them through
One of their main con- issue in a timely manner. community.
“We want them to make run/walks, videos, presentacerns they are bringing to The group is also planning
the forefront is the level of to go before Tribal Council it to where people will un- tions and posting informaarsenic in the water that is in Nov. to bring the issue be- derstand and to stop using tion on social media.”
acronyms,” said Honanie.
The group hosted a relay
twice the EPA (Environmen- fore them and to let them
Hopi-Tewa Community
Movement focuses on
Hopi water issues
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
“The Hopi Family Wellness Court held its first
docket on Sept. 26 with
three potential individuals
to participate in the Wellness Court,” said Judge Eric
Mehnert who presides over
the Wellness Court. “We
will have our third docket on
Monday and hope to have
additional participants.”
The Hopi Family Wellness Court (HFWC) is
focused on reducing substance abuse among adults.
It is a court supervised,
comprehensive treatment
program designed to assist
Hopi families facing substance abuse issues by providing services to both male
and female caretakers.
The HFWC is a collaborative team supervised by the
Judge and consists of a Director, Case Manager, Counselor and other providers
from various Hopi Programs
and Departments.
There are two components to HFWC; the Wellness Team that helps individuals to develop their
treatment plan as they work
towards their sobriety, and
the Steering Committee
which works with the Wellness Team to develop the
policy and procedures, and
work to ensure the Wellness
Court is uniquely Hopi.
The Wellness team is
Donna Brown, Case Manager; Public Defender Greg
Shearer, Tribal Prosecutor
Olufunmike Owoso, Behavioral Health Services
Rhett Johnson, Director
Garth Grandchamp, Social
Services Eva Sekayumptewa and Angie Joseph, Hopi
Foundation Rachel Povatah, Chief Judge Craig Wallace and Judge Mehnert,
and Court Clerks Carol
Ovah and Belena Harvey.
The Wellness Team is
overseen by the Steering
Committee which has not
been selected, but letters
have been sent out to interested individuals and a meeting will be held on Nov. 15.
There will also be an Elder
Steering Committee that will
consist of two elders per village. Judge Mehnert hopes
they will also serve as an advisor to participants to make
that cultural connection.
The HFWC is hoping to get
10 to 12 individuals to participate in the 12 to 24 month
program to help chronic abusers change their lives rather
than going to jail where they
don’t receive any treatment
and are pushed back into the
same cycle of abuse.
The goal of HFWC is to
provide opportunities for
mental, emotional, physical
and spiritual healing for offenders who struggle with
substance abuse and/or mental health issues; develop and
implement a collaborative
approach to meet the specific treatment needs of each
participant; reduce criminal
recidivism rates among Hopi
Family Wellness Court participants; and provide educational opportunities for the
Hopi community to become
familiar with the benefits of
engaging in the healing to
wellness process.
Judge Mehnert said the
individuals who have been
in the Wellness Court thus
far have responded great;
even those who did not want
to participate were great.
Eligible participants will
work with the Case Manager to work on their individual plan. Eligible participants
must be 18 years and older, enrolled member of the
Hopi tribe, have children
who have been negatively
impacted by their substance
abuse, have an alcohol and/
or substance abuse problem, have a diagnosis of
a substance use disorder,
have a desire to change, and
no past or present judicial
findings of acts of serious
domestic violence, child
sexual abuse, or aggravated
circumstances committed.
The program is in four
phases with a minimum
of three months per phase.
Participants are required to
meet with the Case Manager
and attend Alcoholic Anonymous (AA)/Narcotic Anonymous (NA) meetings three
times a week. They must engage in the meetings or there
will be consequences.
Judge Mehnert said the
program is built on three
foundations; behavior, substance and trauma.
“This is a commitment
model, not a compliance
model,” said Judge Mehnert. “There will be punishment for violating their
treatment plan.”
Some of the challenges in
getting individuals to participate in the program are
denial and transportation to
travel to meetings. Judge
Mehnert said they have
been working with Tribal
programs to help individuals get to their meetings.
They are working on combining Wellness Court and
meetings to lessen travel.
The AA/NA meetings are
held by the Hopi Behavioral Health Program and
the Hopi Foundations Substance Abuse Prevention
Program. Individuals can
attend either of the meetings
as long as they attend three
in a week. “Rachel Povatah of the Hopi Foundation
rents a room at the Moenkopi Legacy Inn where she
holds AA/NA meetings for
those who live in that area,”
said Judge Mehnert.
What happens if an individual needs more help than
what the Wellness Court can
offer? Judge Mehnert said
there is the option to attend
an in-patient treatment center. This will be based on the
Behavioral Health assessment and eligibility through
third party insurance. If
there is grant money available for in-patient treatment
they will be able send others
who don’t have insurance.
If the participant goes into
in-patient treatment they
will still be participants in
the Wellness Court, they will
need call in weekly and work
with the Case Manager.
“The benefits of the Wellness Court is to break family
paradigm of abuse and children will less likely use,”
said Judge Mehnert.
run from the Hopi Tribal
complex to Twin Arrows
where a public meeting on
the proposed Grand Canyon Escalade was being
held by the Navajo Nation
Council’s Law and Order
Committee on Oct. 11.
There were 50 runners
and 20 volunteers who
supported their cause.
HTCM member Max
Curley said he is involved
in the movement because
he wants to help protect
what Hopi has left.
The group is supported
through fundraisers which
they will be scheduling
throughout the month and
they hope to purchase
t-shirts to sell. The money
raised will be used to support their efforts in making
people aware of the issues
of arsenic, the Confluence
and the Arizona Snowbowl.
They are also supporting other groups such as
the Black Mesa Trust who
hosted a workshop in Hotevilla regarding the Little
Colorado River.
Follow the Hopi & Tewa
Community Movement on
their facebook page.
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016 9
Hopi Tribe Properties managed by the Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corp
Property at Continental Plaza
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
The Hopi Tribe bought
three properties in Flagstaff
several decades ago. These
properties are the Continental Plaza, Kachina Square
and Heritage Square. Each
of the properties is managed by the Hopi Tribal
Economic
Development
Corporation (HTEDC).
Tammy Cupp of Sterling
Real Estate Management
handles all the leasing
for each of the properties
for HTEDC. She is the
person the tenants call if
there is a problem on one
of the properties. Cupp has
worked with HTEDC for
three years and her goal is
to have all the properties
full with tenants.
Chuck Thompson, HTEDC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said these properties are the most valuable
owned by the Hopi Tribe.
When Thompson came
on board, he explained the
properties were not taken
care of and had been “let
go”. The Heritage Square
was in better condition than
the other two properties.
Thompson said he immediately began renovating the
properties with fixing up the
roofs, repaving the parking
lots and retouching the paint
on the Continental Plaza.
“The big thing is, Tammy has gotten almost all of
the properties rented,” said
Thompson. “The Heritage
Square is 100% occupied,
Continental is at 90% and
Kachina Square is 70% occupied.”
Kachina Square’s occupancy was at 34% when
Thompson started with
HTEDC; since his arrival
many of the tenants have
noticed the big improvements being made.
“The existing tenants are
grateful of the improvements,” said Thompson.
Cupp added that the tenants are interested in the
properties because of the
noticeable improvements;
these are new and existing
tenants.
Continental Plaza
The Continental Plaza is
located on the east side of
Flagstaff off of Interstate 40
with a total of five of buildings that make up the plaza.
The HTEDC office is located
in the plaza along with many
businesses: Three Restaurants – Toasted Owl which
will be opening its doors
in mid-December; A Coffee Shop and a Meat Shop;
Flagstaff Dialysis; Physical Therapist Office; Real
Hopi Youth attend Tribal Gathering
Continued from P1
I also listened to inspirational speeches from Native American leaders such
as the Chairman of Standing Rock Sioux about the
fight to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline and I learned
about many other tribes. I
also had the privilege to
meet Chairman Herman G.
Honanie, Chairman of the
Hopi Tribe, at the conference. Additionally, I met
my cousin, Melvin Everett
Sisto, who was selected and
is a 12th grader attending
Chemewa Indian School
in Salem, Oregon. He is
Coyote Clan, from Bacavi
Village, and his mother is
Raylene Pavinyama.
My most memorable moment on this trip was when I
listened to President Obama
speak at the White House
Tribal Nations Conference
and then I had the opportunity to shake the Presidents
hand as he left the conference. The visit to D.C. was
a powerful experience for
me. The trip really opened
my eyes and started me
thinking about what I can do
to help in a big or small way
my Hopi and Navajo People.
I gained valuable knowledge
and reaffirmed in me that we
have a rich and vibrant collection of Native American
youth residing on many reservations and in urban cities
who share the same hope
and dreams to make our lifes
better for our People. My
advice to all Native American youth is to take a chance
and compete when such
opportunities open and you
could be picked. In closing,
I want to thank my mom,
a single parent, for always
supporting my sisters and
me in our school activities,
and to my uncle for serving
as my chaperon to D.C.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Charmayne Hardy, Educ.Specialist
Hopi Behavioral Health Service
ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in a suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and
work with them to create a plan that will support
their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t
need any formal training to attend the workshop—
ASIST can be learned and used by anyone.
ASIST TRAINING DATES:
Date: November 9th & 10th, 2016
Time: 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Location: Hopi Wellness Center Conference
Room Kykotsmovi, AZ
For information, call: 928-737-6326
*Light Breakfast and lunch provided
Property at Kachina Square
Estate office; Tax office;
Dentist Office; Pre-school;
Church; Senior Center;
Dance school; Ink Envy;
Bank of America ATM and
a few other businesses.
The building where
HTEDC is located, there
is a few office spaces for
rent and a large conference room that is rented to
businesses and Hopi Tribal
Programs for meetings.
Thompson said half of
their business from renting the conference room
comes from Hopi which
they get a discounted rate.
Cupp said she hopes the
new hotels being built behind the Continental Plaza
will bring more business
and tenants to the area.
Kachina Square
Kachina Square is located at the busiest intersection
in Flagstaff off of Route 66.
It is a strip center shopping
mall. Businesses located in
Kachina Square are: Circle
K; Mama Louisa’s (Voted as Flagstaff’s #1 Italian
restaurant), Sugar Mama’s
Bakery (opening soon),
Quality Connections (in
the process of moving in);
Roux 66 Satchmo’s meeting facility; Dry Cleaners;
Babies to Kids; Flagstaff
Window Coverings; South-
Property at Heritage Square
west Protective Services;
Barn Brothers; 4x4 Accessories; American Bullion
and Coins; Bead Shop (slated to open in Nov.); and a
few others.
The Kachina Square is
also the transit stop for the
Hopi Tewa Senom Transit.
The Barn Brothers are
open only on the weekends
and specialize in buying
from estate sales. Thompson said they have a variety of furniture, household
items, and other things for
sale at a reasonable price.
The other tenants said they
bring the business.
Heritage Squre
“The Heritage Square
is the pride and joy of the
Hopi Tribe,” said Thompson. “It is the center of
everything that happens
downtown.”
It is the location of two
restaurants; Monsoons and
Cuveé 928. There are other
business offices upstairs of
the Hopi Building as well;
Benefits and Financial Offices, and the Hopi Telecommunications Inc. along
with six other businesses.
The underground garage is
also a part of Heritage Square
which is leased to a company
called American Valet who
oversees the garage.
Cupp said since they
have made improvements
to the garage which has
made it brighter and cleaner, it is now open 24 hours.
“Those who rent parking
spaces in the garage said
they feel safe parking their
vehicles there,” said Cupp.
The Hopi Tribe owns the
plaza, but gifted it to the
city of Flagstaff for public
events stated Thompson.
They don’t get involved
with activities that are happening on the plaza.
The Heritage Square has
a waiting list of future tenants because of its location.
The tenants are given
the option of signing a 3 to
5 year lease, or a 20 year
lease. Cupp said prospective tenants go through
a background check and
credit check to make sure
they are reputable.
All of the tenants in each
of the properties are locally
owned businesses with the
exception of a few that are
commercial businesses.
Thompson said they
would love to have Hopi
businesses become tenants
at one of the properties.
Hopi business owners are
given a lower rate, “which
they should because they
own the property.”
The goal is to have all of
the properties full of tenants.
Kachina Square will get a
major facelift in the future
as it is the oldest property.
Cupp said they work
with a great group of contractors who does all of
their repairs and they are
all local businesses.
“In the spirit of Christmas,
Kachina Square and Heritage
Square will be lit with Christmas lights,” said Cupp.
A lot of money is made
from the properties, but
goes back into operations
for maintenance and upkeep of the properties to
keep them full. However,
Thompson said this year
will be the first year that the
Hopi Tribe will receive a
dividend on all of the properties; Hopi Travel Center,
Days Inn Kokopeli, Walpi Housing, Hopi Cultural
Center, and the three Flagstaff properties.
“What makes these properties worth something is
their physical condition,
location and the fact they
have a strong tenant mix
and almost all of the properties are full,” said Thompson. “It is now up to us to
steadily improve our tenant
mix so that we can get more
recognizable tenants.”
10 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016 |
A National Day
of Native Youth
Health and Fitness
By Jessica Quamahongnewa
Diabetes Prevention Educator,
Hopi Special Diabetes Program
The Hopi Special Diabetes
Program, in collaboration
with the First Mesa Youth
Center, is excited to participate in NB3FIT Day,
a National Day of Native
Youth Health and Fitness,
on Sunday, November 13
at the Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center! We will
be joining over 90 native
communities across the
country by hosting a 60
minute physical fitness
event to inspire our youth
to be physically active
and moving. It’s important that we encourage and
support our youth to be
healthy and physically active. There’s no doubt that
keeping our children active helps them to grow up
at a healthy weight. Why is
this important? Today, Native American children are
facing an obesity epidemic
that is setting them up for
a life of significant health
complications, including
diabetes and heart disease.
It’s up to us, as parents, to
ensure that our children
grow at a healthy weight,
eat right, and stay ac-tive.
We all should be moving,
our bodies are designed to
move; in fact, the strength
of our muscles and bones
depend on us moving
daily. Youth between the
ages of 6 and 17 should
do a minimum of 1 hour
of physical activity every
day. Youth ages above 18
years should be active for
150 minutes on a weekly
basis; that’s a minimum
of 30 minutes, five days a
week. This means everyone should be moving!
Five Facts To Consider:
81% of Native adults are
overweight or obese, and
45% of 2 to 5 year olds are
overweight
1 out of 2 Native children
born since 2000 will develop Type 2 diabetes
Obesity is the leading contributing factor to Type 2
diabetes
Type 2 diabetes may reduce a child’s life expectancy by 27 years
The death rate of Native
Americans with diabetes
is 3 times higher than the
general United States population.
Together we can reverse
these numbers by becoming active. Bring your
families and friends to the
NB3FIT Day to engage
in this fun event for people of all ages and fitness
levels. For more infor-mation, please call the Hopi
Special Diabetes Program
at (928) 734-3432, or the
First Mesa Youth Center
at (928) 737-2799. Let’s
Keep Hopi Moving!
Hopi Cancer Support
Services hosts annual
Girls Nite Out
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
The Hopi Cancer Support Services
(HCSS) held its annual event which is
known as “Girls Night Out”, but this year
it was called “Ghouls Night Out” because
of the Halloween theme. The event was
held on Oct. 26 at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center with more than 200 people
who attended the event in their costumes.
The event celebrates all the women of
the Hopi Well Women’s Program for being healthy and getting screened; this is
also an opportunity to sign up more women in the community who attend as guests
to current members.
The event featured special guests DJ
Jalil who traveled all the way from San
Diego to play music during the event;
Carey Onsae and Laurel Secakuku of the
Hopi Tewa Women’s Coalition to End
Abuse who spoke about the importance of
self-care and KYAPTSI; and Amber Perry, Physicians Assistant at the Hopi Health
Care Center who shared her personal story
and gave screening guidelines.
Aleemah Jones, Hopi HCSS Screening
VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE
Coordinator said the HCSS made a short
movie about the different scenarios that
prevent women from getting screened.
Another highlight was Zumba with
Megan Talahaftewa and Ryan Carl of the
Wellness Center who got everyone working out in their costumes.
The night also featured a Halloween
costume contest and dessert contest. Jones
said there were many “Most Creative”
contestants in both contests.
Everyone was treated to a dinner of
roast beef, mashed potatoes, pumpkin
soup, dinner roll and coleslaw that was
prepared by the HCSS staff and Raymond
Namoki from the Hopi Nutrition Center.
Jones said she would like to thank all
of the community members who came and
dressed up and brought a dessert to share,
and those who entered the contest; all of
the local stores and programs who donated door prizes; and to all the volunteers
and speakers for sharing important information with the women.
“HONORING OUR HOHONGVIT; PROTECTING OUR QATSIT”
5 Mile & 5k RUN/WALK
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center
11:30 a.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. Run/Walk Begins
Friday, November 11, 2016
10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center
Kykotsmovi, AZ
Everyone invited to thank, remember and honor all Veterans f
or their sacrifice and honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces
Performances and lunch meal provided to all.
Special incentives and door prizes for Veterans and Military
All Color Guards and Royalty requested to march in during the posting of colors.
For more information contact (928) 734–3461 or 3462
SAVE THE
DATE
VETERANS
DAY
November 11
9am to 2pm
Hopi Veterans
Memorial
Center
Kykotsmovi,
AZ
Hopi Tribe Economic
Development Corporation
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