# KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039 (2016)

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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

ves New Ford Explorer from
organization By Geno Talas, Manager, HVS

HOPI TUTUVENI

ephone call from John D. Folsom, Founder and Director, of the
ally to obtain information on the recent Hopi Code Talkers
Volume
No. 16 information on the Code Talker event, ourTUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016
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eterans transportation to their VA medical appointments and
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Hopi youth and adults work together to
clean up Hopi Village Springs and Trails

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what type of vehicle would suit the needs for our Veterans,
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medical
facilities. Since WWFS source of vehicle vendors was
Paamuya- January
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alers
to help
OsomuyawMarch us decide on several choices. We selected a Ford
Kwiyamuyaw- April
ations
and perform
during our seasonal weather conditions.
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Talangva- July
Talapaamuya- August
Nasan’muyaw- September
Toho’osmuyaw- October
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By: Everett F. Gomez,
WIOA Case Manager

the Hopi Tribe Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act Program (WIOA),
Hopi Cultural Preservation
Office and The Kaibab National Forest.
On July 27 and 28, Hopi
Youth, along with adult
professionals and volun-

teers attempted to fulfill
an ambitious agenda of
working alongside one another and spending time to
clean up around some of
our Hopi Village Springs.
Youth, ages 6-24 from the
Hopi Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Program, Hopi Tutsqua
Permaculture Program and
village youth volunteers,
all participated! In addition
to the work aspect, the participants were provided,
throughout, with discussion about the importance
of our springs, water and

our environment, making
healthy choices and positive contributions to our
society, the importance of
Higher Education and Career Pathways and many
other noteworthy topics!

This “Hopi Springs AcCOMMUNITY
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to
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Hopi Veterans office receives Hopi Health Care
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Vehicle Safety Class
new van for client transport Center CEO
9-10:30am Wellness Ctr
Ms. Hanna
Melvin Resigns
ransporter,

VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
Deputy Revenue
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Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
In a letter to Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie,
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu and the Hopi
Tribal Council, Daryl Melvin informed them of his
decision to resign from
his position as CEO of the
Hopi Health Care Center
(HHCC), effective Aug. 26.
“In doing so, I am cognizant of and grateful for the
many accomplishments we
achieved and your support
of my efforts,” said Melvin. “Together we kept our
focus on investing in people: our patients, our staff
and the greater Hopi community.
In reference to the recent Hopi Health Summit,
Melvin said “I am grateful for your commitment
to the 2016 Hopi Health
Summit. The Summit led
to increased awareness, dialog and will be a bridge to
meaningful collaborations
on patient services.” The
2016 Hopi Health Summit
Report will be published
in the Sept. 6 edition of the
Hopi Tutuveni.
Melvin said the HHCC
was recognized as a leader
through its collaborative
efforts with the Joint Commission, two universities
and five hospitals across
Arizona and New Mex-

injured
The Hopi or
Tribal Council announces the vacancy
one (1) Deputy Reveby ofCharity
nue Commissioner position.
ounds
that
All interested individuals must submit a Letter
ears
in the
of Interest
and Resume’
to the Office of Tribal
Secretary
by August 19
For
more
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at 5pm. Any additional
Outreach Director WWFS Martin Duarte; Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr.
informationthe
requests may
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and Cedric Dawavendewa.
be referred to the Office
Tribal Secretary at 928- By: Eugene “Geno” Talas
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SUBMISSIONS
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Lomahquahu,
Jr., following
presentation
Hopi
would have to follow
to ac- during our before
seasonal weather
Family Support (WWFS) or- cept the vehicle. Shortly af- conditions.
16.Letters and articles ganization, initially to Tribal
obtain ter the
Council
members.
telephone call
with
Using the vehicle inmay 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.
All articles and letters
to the editor should be
submitted one week prior to publication date
(call 928-734-3282 for
deadline
schedule).

information on the recent
Hopi Code Talkers Recognition Day ceremony our office
was planning. After providing
Folsom information on the
Code Talker event, our conversation extended to sharing
and discussing our respective
programs, WWFS and Hopi
Veterans Services (HVS),
scope of operations.
Folsom learned our program provided Hopi Veterans transportation to VA
medical appointments and
surprisingly, he asked me
if our program would like

Mr. Folsom, I met with my
staff and informed them on
the potential of obtaining
a new vehicle to replace
our aging van. We brainstormed and discussed as a
group what type of vehicle
would suit the needs for
our Veterans, considering
the rural road conditions
and distances to various VA
medical facilities.
Since WWFS source of
vehicle vendors was limited to Ford vehicles, we
conducted site visits to local Ford dealers to help us

formation collected, the
process to obtain the donated vehicle began with a
formal letter from WWFS
on March 15, to the Hopi
Treasurer’s office indicating the vehicle donation to
the Hopi Tribe on behalf
of HVS. On March 25,
Robert Sumatzkuku, Hopi
Tribal Treasurer, formally
accepted the donation from
WWFS and initiated internal finance actions to process additional costs and
delivery of donated vehicle.

sports for our Hopi Veterans to their VA appointments. Contact
ansport program or to learn about other veteran-related services
Do The Driving”.

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ico to provide regional
accreditation training for
Critical Access Hospitals.
This training was attended by many HHCC staff
and Council members,
providing the opportunity
to learn the accreditation
standards to better position the HHCC for success
in preparation for its 2017
survey.
“While we have accomplished much, there continues to be opportunities
for HHCC to further its
mission. It is now time to
hand the reigns to another
leader who will have the
opportunity to implement
the communities’ vision,
as outlined in the Summit
report.”
Melvin thanked the dedicated staff at HHCC for
their personal advocacy
to improve patient care.
He also acknowledged the
support and commitment
of the Tribal Council care
to these efforts.
“I will continue my
work in health care advocacy for rural communities
and Indian people,” said
Melvin.
Melvin authorized the
publication of his letter to
inform the Hopi community and readership of his
decision to resign.

2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI

Fiscal Year 2016 Hopi Tribe
Committees / Boards / Commissions

Hopi Tribal Council Resolution H-015-2011 states: Task Teams shall be considered “Recommending Bodies.”
WATER/ENERGY COMMITTEE - HTC Resolution H-085-2011:
Norman Honanie, Chairman - Village of Kykotsmovi
Lamar Keevama, Vice Chairman - Village of Bacavi
(Vacant) - Village of Mishongnovi
Rosa Honani - Village of Sipaulovi
Bruce Fredericks - Upper Village of Moenkopi
Wallace Youvella - Sr. First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman
LAND COMMISSION: HT Resolution H-013-1998 H-030-2016
Lamar Keevama, Chairman - Village of Bacavi
LeRoy Shingoitewa, Vice Chairman -Upper Village of Moenkopi
(Vacant) - Village of Mishongnovi
Rosa Honani - Village of Sipaulovi
Antone Honanie - Village of Kykotsmovi
Dale Sinquah - First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Chairman, Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman
LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK TEAM: HT Resolution H-094-2001
Noreen Kootswatewa, Chairperson - Village of Sipaulovi
Wayne Kuwanhyoima - Upper Village of Moenkopi
Miona Kaping - Village of Kykotsmovi
Gail Poley - Village of Bacavi
(Vacant) - Village of Mishongnovi
Albert T. Sinquah - First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Ex-Officio:
Vice Chairman, Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Office of the Vice Chairman
VACANT - Hopi Resource Enforcement Service
Jamie Kootswatewa Bureau of Indian Affairs
Judge Craig Wallace Hopi Tribal Court
VACANT Prosecutor’s Office
VACANT Public Defenders Office
VACANT Village COPS Program
TRANSPORTATION TASK TEAM: HT Resolution H-065-2003
Ruth Kewanimptewa - Village of Bacavi
(Vacant)- Village of Mishongnovi
Nada Talayumptewa, Chairperson - Village of Kykotsmovi
Michael Elmer - Upper Village of Moenkopi
Norene Kootswatewa, Vice Chairperson - Village of Sipaulovi
Celestino Youvella - First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Ex-Officio:
Chairman, Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman
Fred Shupla, Office of Economic Development
Clayton Honyumptewa, Department of Natural Resources
General Counsel’s Office
Financial Management
Realty Services
Cultural Preservation
Range Management
Hopi Transit
BIA Hopi Agency Branch of Roads
GAMING TASK TEAM: HT Resolution – H-083-2015
Miona Kaping, Chairperson - Village of Kykotsmovi
(Vacant) - Village of Mishongnovi
Gail Poley - Village of Bacavi
Michael Elmer - Village of Moenkopi
Anita Bahnimptewa - Village of Sipaulovi
Celestino Youvella - First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman
Ex-Officio:
Office of the General Counsel
Gerald Calnimptewa - Office of Tribal Operations

(Vacant) - Village of Mishongnovi
Lamar Keevama Village of Bacavi
Nada Talayumptewa Village of Kykotsmovi
Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman
Ex-Officio:
Office of the General Counsel
Office of the Treasurer
CPA TASK TEAM: HT Resolution H-075-2013
(To recruit qualified/experienced CPA to be the Finance Director)
(One Council Representative from each village)
TAWAOVI DEVELOPMENT TEAM: HT Resolution H-044-2001
Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Office of the Vice Chairman
Clayton Honyumptewa, Manager Department of Natural Resources
Noreen Sakiestewa, Manager Department of Education
Lori Joshweseoma, Manager Department of Health & Human Services4
Chester Carl, Executive Director Hopi Tribal Housing Authority
Fred Shupla, Community Planner Community Planning Economic Development
Ruth Kewanimptewa Hopi Tribal Council
LeRoy Shingoitewa Hopi Tribal Council
Shirley Wesaw, Director Office of Financial Management
HOPI TRIBE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. – COMMUNICATION LIAISON
TEAM: HT Resolution H-099-2012
Chairman or Rep. from Office Office of Chairman
Vice Chairman or rep. from office Office of Vice Chairman
Office of General Counsel
Lamar Keevama Village of Bacavi/Hopi Land Team
(Vacant) - Village of Mishongnovi
Norman Honanie Village of Kykotsmovi/Water-Energy Team
Anita Bahnimptewa Village of Sipaulovi
Bruce Fredericks Upper Village of Moenkopi
Dale Sinquah First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Council Representative Hopi Transportation Task Team
Representative HTEDC BOD
Chief Executive Officer HTEDC
HOPI TRIBE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – BOARD OF DIRECTORS : H-059-2011
Lamar Keevama (HTC Appointed) Term: (2-Year Hopi Member Term)
Stephen P. Puhr Term: August 28, 2014 – April 28, 2017 – (4-year term)
Brandon Pride Term: October 09, 2015 – October 08, 2019 – (4-year term)
Jerry Lane Term: October 09, 2015 – October 08, 2017 – (2-year term)
Rosalie Talahongva Term: August 28, 2014 – August 28, 2017 – (3-year Hopi
Member)
VACANT Term: (3-year Hopi Member Team)
David Newlin Term: July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2019 – (4-year term)
EDUCATION ORDINANCE 36 REVISION TEAM: H-025-97
VACANT Chairperson
VACANT Hopi Board of Education
VACANT Hopi Board of Education
VACANT Superintendent, BIA OIEP
VACANT Office of the Vice Chairman
VACANT Office of the Chairman
VACANT Hopi Tribal Council
VACANT Hopi Tribal Council

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD: H-167-90
Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa, Chairperson Department of Education
Rayma Duyongwa, Alternate Member Department of Education
Ruth Kewanimptewa, Member Tribal Council Representative
Wayne Kuwanhyoima (Alternate Member) Tribal Council Representative
Felina Cordova, Member Student Representative5
VACANT, Alternate Member Student Representative
HEALTH/EDUCATION COMMNITTEE:
VACANT, Interim Member Hopi Board of Education
Appointed pursuant to Hopi Tribal Government Organization Chart
VACANT, Alternate Member Hopi Board of Education
Albert T. Sinquah, Chairman – First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Carlene Tenakhongva, Member Office of the Chairman
Ruth Kewanimptewa, Vice Chairperson - Village of Bacavi
VACANT - Alternate Member Office of the Chairman
LeRoy Shingoitewa – Upper Village of Moencopi
VACANT, Member Office of the Vice Chairman
Antone Honanie – Village of Kykotsmovi
VACANT, Alternate Member Office of the Vice Chairman
(Vacant) - Village of Mishongnovi
Ex-Officio:
Anita Bahnimptewa – Village of Sipaulovi
VACANT BIA Hopi Agency
Ex-Officio:
LuAnn Leonard Hopi Education Endowment Fund
Chairman Herman Honanie
Staff:
Vice Chairman – Lomahquahu
Exec.Dir Wayne Taylor; OHHS Mgr. Lori Joshweseoma;DOE Dir. Noreen Sakiestewa Kathlene Sumatzkuku, Program Administrator
Georgianna Sieweyumptewa, Intake/MIS Coordinator
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATION Cecelia Shortman, Higher Education Advisor
COMMITTEES: HT Resolution – H-023-2015
Marcella Silas, Vocational Advisor
Morgan Keegan:
Jacqueline Torivio, Secretary
Nada Talayumptewa - Village of Kykotsmovi
HOPI BOARD OF EDUCATION (H-033-81) Ordinance 36
Rosa Honani - Village of Sipaulovi
Angeline Joseph, Chairperson First Mesa Elementary School
Lamar Keevama - Village of Bacavi
VACANT Hopi Jr./Sr. High School
Bruce Fredericks - Upper Village of Moenkopi
Jack Harding Jr., Representative Hopi Day School
(Vacant) - Village of Mishongnovi
Doris Honanie, Member Moencopi Day School
Dale Sinquah - First Mesa Consolidated Villages
VACANT Hopi Mission School
Chairman, Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman
Leora H. Coin, Member Hotevilla Bacavi Community School
Vice Chairman, Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Office of the Vice Chairman
Wallace Youvella, Member Keams Canyon Elementary School
Wachovia:
Daryl Pahona Second Mesa Day School
Norman Honanie Village of Kykotsmovi
Ex-Officio:
Anita Bahnimptewa Village of Sipaulovi
Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa, Director Department of Education
Lamar Keevama Village of Bacavi
LuAnn Leonard Hopi Education Endowment Fund
LeRoy Shingoitewa Upper Village of Moenkopi
Eric North Bureau of Indian Education
Wallace Youvella Sr. First Mesa Consolidated Villages
(Vacant) - Village of Mishongnovi
HOPI EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND BOARD: H-134-2000- Ordinance 54
Chairman Herman G. Honanie
Executive Committee Ex-Officio:
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr.
Dr. Kim Kahe Corkin, President Chairman Herman Honanie
Romalita Laban, Vice President Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT TASK TEAM: HT Resolution-H-046-2015
Brent Hines, Treasurer Ruth Kewanimptewa, Hopi Tribal Council
Nada Talayumptewa Village of Kykotsmovi
Dr. Pamela Powell, Secretary
Anita Bahnimptewa Village of Sipaulovi
Debbie Nez-Manuel
Ruth Kewanimptewa Village of Bacavi
Stephanie Parker
LeRoy Shingoitewa Upper Village of Moenkopi
Members:
(Vacant) - Village of Mishongnovi
Dr. Angela Gonzales Dianne Albert Winifred Wong
Wallace Youvella Sr. First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Terry Hines Darold Joseph Lynn Fredericks
Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman
Debra Onsae Janet Regner Lyle Balenquah
Robert Sumatzkuku Office of the Treasurer
K. Tsanina Lomawaima Trevor Reed Dr. Jeremy Garcia
Shirley Wesaw, Director Office of Financial Management
Bruce Talawyma Dr. Laura Huenneke Cpt. DeAlva Honahnie
Wayne Taylor, Jr. Office of the Executive Director
James Surveyor Justin Hongeva Theresa Natoni Price
LOBBYING SELECTION COMMITTEE: HT Resolution H-047-2015
ELECTION BOARD : H-11-81/H-013-2016
(Vacant) - Village of Mishongnovi
Regular Board Members:
Norene Kootswatewa Village of Sipaulovi
Kristopher Holmes, Chairman Term: December 18, 2012 to December 17, 2017
Antone Honanie Village of Kykotsmovi
Marlene Sekayquaptewa, Vice Chairman Term: March 13, 2013 to March 13, 2018
Gail Poley Village of Bacavi
Colleen Seletstewa Term: May 9, 2012 to May 8, 2017
LeRoy Shingoitewa Upper Village of Moenkopi
Mary Ann Tenakhongva Term: March 13, 2013 to March 13, 2018
Albert T. Sinquah First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Oran Selestewa Term: December 12, 2014 to December 17, 2017
Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman
Alternate Board Members:
George Nasafotie, Jr. Alternate #1
MOENKOPI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LOAN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:
VACANT Alternate #2
HT Resolution H-039-2014
Trinette Tungovia Alternate #3
Village of Upper Moenkopi
Village of Sipaulovi

THE HOPI
TUTUVENI
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Director/
Managing Editor
Louella Nahsonhoya
928-734-3281
Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us

Reporter
Crystal Dee
928-734-3284
cdee@hopi.nsn.us
Temp Secretary
Emma Anderson
928-734-3282
eanderson@hopi.nsn.us

EDITORIAL BOARD
Belma Navakuku
Dr. Angela Gonzales

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Kykotsmovi, AZ
86039
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a circulation of 3,000 copies
throughout the entire Hopi
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3rd Tuesday of each month
to the following locations:
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Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Hotevilla Store, Kykotsmovi
Village Store, Tribal Government Complex, Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Health Care
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TRIBAL COUNCIL
Herman G. Honanie
CHAIRMAN
Alfred Lomahquahu Jr
VICE CHAIRMAN
Vernita Selestewa
Tribal Secretary
Robert Sumatzkuku
Tribal Treasurer
Alfonso Sakeva
Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper Moenkopi
Michael Elmer
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

e of vehicle would suit the needs for our Veterans,
lities. Since WWFS source of vehicle vendors was
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016 3
us decide on several choices. We selected a Ford
erform during our seasonal weather conditions. Village Springs from P1

Veterans from P1

Summer Village Spring and Trail Repair Project

Presentations were provided by Beatrice Norton
at Oriabi Village, Leonard
Talaswaima at Sipaulovi
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es Program, Hopi Cultural
On June 13, “Geno”
our pro- Talas,
familiesManager.
of those who have Preservation Office, Range
gram received a brand been wounded, injured or Conservation and Range
Program,
new 2016 Ford Explor- killed during combat op- Management
er, saving the Hopi Tribe erations. Rated a four- Kaibab National Forest Of$34,000.00. The vehicle star nonprofit by Charity ficials and WIOA. Ideas for
since it’s delivery has been Navigator, WWFS aids future preservation efforts
operational in transporting veterans and their families and scientific data was
our local Hopi Veterans to in healing the wounds that also shared and exchanged
their VA medical appoint- medicine cannot. Mr. Fol- between Tribal Program
ments.
som is a retired Colonel, officials and National ForHVS sincerely thanks who served 29 years in the est officials. Lunch meals
the WWFS organization U.S. Marine Corps, both were graciously provided
for their generous dona- in active duty and reserve by the Village of Bacavi
tion to our program on be- units. For more
in- and the Village of Shunhalf of our local Veterans formation on the many gopovi! Over the course of
and their Family Mem- services WWFS provides two days; existing terrace
bers. I want to recognize or to learn more about the garden plots were cleared,
the following individuals organization, you can go trash removed from the arfor their team efforts and on the internet to www. eas and trees cut down and
technical expertise in ob- wwfs.org. Lastly I want removed where they were
taining the vehicle: Mr. to acknowledge and thank encroaching on terrace arRobert Sumatzkuku, Trib- Mr. Martin Duarte, Out- eas and sucking valuable
water sources, trail work
al
Treasurer;
Ms. Chairman
Cher- reach
Director,Honanie,
WWFS, for Martin
HVS
staff with
Herman
yl Tootsie, Procurement traveling to the Hopi Res- was also done. In a couple
Duarte,
Outreach
WWFS,
Vice aChairman
Alfred
one spring that was
Supervisor;
Ms. Director,
Kathy ervation
to accept
thank- of cases
dry
was
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Procurement
you
plaque
on
behalf
of
Lomahquahu, Jr., following presentation before Hopi cleaned and re-dug
Technician; Mr. Edgar the Hopi Tribe during in hopes of pooling water
Tribal
Council
members.
Shupla, Director,
Tribal
Hopi Tribal
Council ses- once again and in another case, the boys removed
Facilities & Risk Man- sion on August 2.
from a manmade
r Hopi
Veterans
to
their
VA
appointments.
Contact
agement; and Ms. Shirley
With our new vehicle, debris
Wesaw, Finance Director. HVS office stands ready concrete water catchment
ram
or toimportantly,
learn about
veteran-related
or cistern. We applaud all
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to continue
our transports services
youth participants for their
dos
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superb staff, Ms. Hanna their VA appointments. hard work and dedication
Polewytewa, Secretary II, Contact our office at (928) as well as those that supand Mr. Cedric Dawaven- 734-3461 or 3462 to enroll ported our youth, and condewa, Client Transporter, with our veterans transport tinue to teach and acknowlin serving and honoring program or to learn about edge the importance of our
our Hopi Veterans daily.
other veteran-related ser- Hopi Springs.
The group did work at HoThe WWFS is an inde- vices you may qualify for
pendent nonprofit organi- as a Veteran. So as we say tevilla Village with 37 particzation whose mission is “Relax and Let Us Do The ipants, Bacavi Village with
42 participants and Shungoto provide support to the Driving”.

povi Village with 52 participants! In addition we visited
the solid rock cisterns at Oraibi Village and spring sites at
Sipaulovi, and Mishungnovi
Villages. The group had also
planned to visit some springs
in the First Mesa area but unfortunately, the activity time
expired.
We would like to acknowledge the Hopi Tribe
Department of Natural
Resources; Nikishna Polequaptewa,
Advancing
Communities; First Mesa
Youth Center; Health
Choice Integrated Care/
NARBHA; Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative and
Hotevilla Store for their
contributions!
Kaibab National Forest
officials will be presenting
the 2015 “Rise to the Future Award”, before Hopi
Tribal Council to the Hopi
Cultural Preservation Office
and Hopi WIOA on August
22 @ 3:30 pm in the Tribal
Council chambers.
This
national-level
award is for “Tribal Accomplishments” related to
the Big Springs and Castle
Springs Restoration Project on the North Kaibab
Plateau, which highlighted
the ecological importance
of natural springs as well
as their cultural significance to tribes. This award
is given for excellence and
leadership in fisheries, hydrology, soil science and
air programs.
Plans are currently being
developed to host another
Springs Restoration project
on the Tonto National Forest
in early October of this year!

Repairing Village trails

Sichomovi Village
News
Belma Navakuku
Sichomovi Community Service Administator

Sichomovi village members, Wilson Huma, Jr. and
Kendra Huma were elected to the Sichomovi Board of
Directors in a Special Election held on July 11. In this
same election, Lyman Polacca was re-elected to serve
out the term of a resigning board member. All three join
current board members Priscilla Pavatea, Emily Mutz
and David Lalo, Sr.
The Village of Sichomovi is overseen by its Board
of Directors who are generally elected during Sichomovi’s Annual Meeting in March of every year. The
Board member authorities include establishing policy,
approving budgets, village goals and supervision of the
administrator.
There are many challenges Sichomovi is faced with,
one of which is in securing a land assignment for a
permanent office location. Two requests for a land assignment are pending and our current office location is
Kootka Hall, a building owned by the Polaccca Stock
Growers Association. A second challenge is addressing
fiscal matters of the prior Sichomovi administration,
along with getting Sichomovi village property from its
former location.
Despite these challenges, Sichomovi has implemented a very active Senior Program that provides activities
promoting wellness through physical activities and public education provided by local health programs. Regular program activities include visiting seniors who are
placed at the Winslow and Moenkopi senior facilities,
making and distributing handmade crafts to local homebound seniors for holidays & special occasions, hosting
monthly birthday luncheons, baking for the annual Tribal Veteran’s gathering, hosting an annual Cancer Walk
and swinging to Zumba. An annual July Days event
highlights the year where barrel racing, pole bending,
running for melon and vegetables is held locally. Stick
HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY/BOARD OF COMMISSION- Pamela Means, Means & Associates
horses, all properly named run the course for each parERS: H-030-79
Tim Schannep, Robert Quiroz CBIZ
ticipant and after a fun time outdoors, a great meal is
Shirley
Wesaw,
Director
Office
of
Financial
Management
served to all. In 2014, the seniors were awarded with the
SandyWhitehair, Chairperson Term: July 22, 2014 – July 22, 2018
Lucille Lomawaima, Benefits Coordinator Office of Personnel
Grand Sweepstakes in the Winslow Christmas Parade.
Mark Joseph Term: July 22, 2014 – July 22, 2018
Management
The Board of Directors’ hold their regular meetings
Todd Honyaouma, Sr. -Term: (4-year term)
Marjorie Joseph, Payroll Supervisor Office of Payroll
Patrick Secakuku Term: January 1, 2014 – July 21, 2017
on the second Wednesday of the month. In addition,
Eldon Kalemsa, Jr. Term: May 5, 2015 – July 23, 2018
Joint Board meetings between the First Mesa villages
HOPI DETENTION FACILITY STEERING COMMITTEE
of Walpi and Tewa are held to discuss common issues.
HT
Resolution:
H-111-2012
GRAZING HEARING BOARD: H-49-89/H-066-14 (Amended)
These meetings alternate between the villages. Topics
VACANT
Hopi
Tribal
Court
H-026-98
include the progress of Hopi Arsenic Mitigation ProAudrey Navasie, Chairperson Spider Mound Livestock Association Andrew Gashwazra, Vice Chairperson Community Planning &
gram, HAMP, village water concerns, Small animal
Economic
Development8
Davis Tallas, Vice-Chairperson Hopi Livestock Association
(Vacant)
Law
Enforcement
Task
Team
control ordinance, Tribal Council representation/elecPolacca Stock Growers Association
Miona
Kaping
Law
Enforcement
Task
Team
tions and annual village allocations.
Lewis Pavinyama Second Mesa Livestock Association
Chairman
Herman
G.
Honanie
Office
of
the
Chairman
Two public presentations were held recently at KootVACANT Third Mesa Livestock Association
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr. Office of the Vice
ka Hall. Micah Loma’omvaya, Director, Hopi Realty
VACANT U/L Moenkopi District Livestock Board
Chairman
and Chester Carl, Executive Director, Hopi Housing
Lougredita Ashike Voices of the People
VACANT Office of the Prosecutor
Authority provided information on project development
Ex-Officio:
Jamie Kootswatewa BIA-Hopi Law Enforcement Services
Priscilla Pavatea ORM/Land Operations Director
processes. Daryl Melvin, Chief Executive Office, Hopi
VACANT - Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
Robinson Honani Range Conservationist
Health Care Center provided an update on their facility
VACANT Hopi Social Services or Lori Joshwesewma, DHHS
VACANT Hopi Resource Enforcement Services .
and responded to service related questions and Navajo
Wendell Honanie BIA-Office of Facilities Management
County Elections provided updates on upcoming elecHOPI HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: HT Resolution H-098-2001 Tribal Secretary – Admin. Support
tions. These Public Meetings are intended to provide inVACANT Moenkopi Representative
formation to our community members and provides an
HOPI TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VACANT First Mesa Representative
opportunity for the public to ask questions. These public
H-043-04
VACANT Second Mesa Representative
Mr. James Underwood, Chairman
presentations will continue and will be held during the
VACANT Third Mesa Representative
Mr. Donald Massey, Vice Chairman
day as well as in the evening in an effort to reach more
VACANT Member-At-Large
Mr. Wilfred Moore, Secretary/Treasurer
residents.
Anita Bahnimptewa Hopi Tribal Council Representative
Mr. James “Mickey” McKandles, Director
A toilet replacement project was completed as a waVACANT Office of the Chairman
ter
conservation effort on the Sichomovi Village homes
VACANT Office of the Vice Chairman
ARIZONA COMMISSION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
in July. The new toilets use less than half of the older
Ex-officio Members:
(Nomination to Governor’s Office)
toilets which is anticipated to decrease the demand on
Lori Joshweseoma, Director Department of Community
VACANT, Member Hopi Tribal Council Representative
the pumping of water to the mesa. A second project is a
Health Services
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (By invitation through letter)
roof repair project on the Sichomovi plaza homes. OthVACANT Hopi Health Care Center
VACANT Hopi Tribal Council Liaison
er direct services include monthly wellness checks to
HEADSTART – LIAISON: H-040-2013
YOUTH TREATMENT CENTER STEERING COMMITTEE
homebound residents, food share, transportation to Hopi
Anita Bahnimptewa Hopi Tribal Council
H-093-2001
Nutrition Center and shopping trips. A village cleanup
Antone Honanie Hopi Tribal Council
VACANT Hopi Guidance Center (Administrative Director –
was held in the spring for the entire First Mesa area,
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr. Hopi Tribal Council
Chairperson)
which resulted in addressing illegal dump sites with the
VACANT Hopi Tribal Council
ALL INDIAN PUEBLO COUNCIL : H-119-2012
Tribal Environmental Protection Administrtion. SichoVACANT Hopi Tribal Housing Authority
Hopi Delegate Hopi Tribal Council
movi also provides gift cards to graduating high school,
VACANT Hopi Guidance Center
college and vocational school students.
VACANT Office of Financial Management
REVENUE COMMISSION: H-8-79/Ordinance 31/ H-129Sichomovi Village encourages community particiVACANT Outside Treatment Provider
79/H-66-87
pation
and input in village meetings and activities. UpDelfred Leslie Hopi Tribal Court
Danny Honanie, Chief Revenue Officer Term: February 1, 2016
coming
regular monthly Board meetings will be held at
VACANT Outside Building Inspector
– December 31, 2017
VACANT At-Large Individual
Gayver Puhuyesva, Dep. Rev. Commissioner Term: February 1, the Kootka Hall building on:
September 14, 2016- 6-8pm
VACANT At-Large Individual
2016 – December 31, 2017
October 12, 2016- 6-8 pm
Merwin
Kooyahoema,
Dep.
Rev.
Commissioner
Term:
FebruPENSION COMMITTEE
November 9, 2016- 6-8pm
Lisa Pawwinnee, HR Director Pension Committee Chairperson ary 1, 2016 – December 31, 2017
Our office hours are 8-5, Monday through Friday. We
LeRoy Shingoitewa Hopi Tribal Council
TUTUVENI EDITORIAL BOARD: Resolution H-019-2010
are
closed for recognized holidays and some ceremoniChairman Herman G. Honanie Executive Office Representative
(3-members)
al
days.
For additional information on village activities,
Robert Sumatzkuku Tribal Treasurer
Belma Navakuku
please call 928.737.0446.
Ex-Officio:

Hopi Tribe Committees, Boards, Commission continued

VACANT Deputy General Counsel

Dr. Angela Gonzales
VACANT

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Animal Control Advisory
Board convenes first meeting

Doris Clark is from Indian Wells, AZ and graduated from Uintah
High School in Vernal, Utah. Doris also studied at Dine College
and Northland Pioneer College.
She and her husband, Alfred Clark have been married for 34
years and have raised four children. Currently they are foster
parents to two young children and proud grandparents of three.
Advisory Board Members L-R: Chair Pam Lalo; Vice Chair Darren Talayumptewa;
Health Compliance Officer Madeline Sahneyah; IHS/OEH Lt. George F. Carroll;
YuWeloo Pahki Village CSA John Hawkins; and DPSES Paul Saufkie

Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
In what can be noted as
history in the making, the
Animal Control Advisory
Board convened their first
meeting on Aug. 4 and
elected a chairperson and
vice chair of the Board
On April 26, the Hopi
Tribal Council approved
the Small Animal Control
Ordinance, authored by
Madeline Sahneyah Public
Health Compliance Officer. The efforts behind the
passage of the Ordinance
was strongly supported by
all Villages and their Village CSA’s.
Pursuant to Ordinance
#61 – Sec.5.03 Animal
Control Advisory Board:
an Animal Control Advisory Board shall be established to provide input
concerning operations of
the Small Animal Control
Program, including annual

review of this Ordinance
and its fees/fines.
The board shall include
a representative appointed
by the director of the following programs: Department of Natural Resources
(Darren Talayumptewa);
IHS Office of Environmental Health and Engineering
(Lt. George F. Carroll);
Village Community Service Administrators (John
Hawkins, YP CSA); Hopi
Department of Health and
Human Services (Madeline Sahneyah); Hopi
Veterinary Services (Pamela Lalo); and Hopi Department of Public Safety
and Emergency Services
(Paul Saufkie).
Following the mandate
of the Ordinance, the Animal Control Advisory
Board was convened by
the representative from

the Department of Public Works. The Ordinance
states the Advisory Board
shall select a chairperson
annually from its own
membership.
Interim Public Works
Director Daniel Honahni
called the meeting to order, and conducted the
first order of business, followed by the selection of
the Chairperson and Vice
Chair. The election was
held by a secret ballot process and the results overwhelming elected Pamela
Lalo as Chairperson and
Darren Talayumptewa as
Vice Chairperson.
According to Ordinance
#61, the Animal Contol
Advisory Board shall meet
at least four times a year,
with this being the first order of business.

Tularemia, an infectious disease
Madeline Sahneyah
Health Compliance Officer
Hopi Tribe Public Health
Compliance Officer and
Public Health Technician
attended the 2016 Infectious Disease Training in
Phoenix recently. Also in
attendance were the Hopi
Health Care Center Public
Health Nurses and the Environmental Health Officer.
The Hopi Public Health
Compliance
program
works closely with these
individuals to provide follow –up and education on
communicable/infectious
diseases that may affect our
communities.
The Arizona Department
of Health Services sponsors the Infectious Disease
training every year for
the many different people
working in the areas of human, animal and environmental health to increase
communication and collaboration in the area of ONE
HEALTH. One Health is
the idea that the health of
humans, animals and the
environment are all connected. One Health matters
because we are all part of a
cycle where; (1) People and
animals depend on clean
air, water and a healthy and
balanced environment; (2)
Animals depend on people
for care, protection, medical needs, healthy diets/
safe homes/habitats and (3)
People depend on animals
for food, companionship,
recreation and work.
One of the sessions at the
training covered a disease

called tularemia. Tularemia is an infectious disease
cause by a bacterium, Francisella tularensis, found
in animals (especially rodents, rabbits, and hares).
Tularemia is also known
as “Rabbit Fever”. This
disease is endemic only in
the western states, west of
the 100th meridian and Hopi
land is located in this area.
It is important to share this
information about how this
disease can be spread.
People can get tularemia
in many different ways;
through the bite of an infected insect, (usually a
tick or deerfly) through
handling/skinning infected
animals, eating or drinking
contaminated food or water,
or breathing in F. tularensis.
A person with tularemia
may have a sudden fever,
chills, headaches, muscle aches, joint pain, dry
cough, progressive weakness and pneumonia. People with pneumonia can
develop chest pain, have
bloody spit, trouble with
breathing and could stop
breathing. Other symptoms may depend on how a
person was exposed to tularemia. These symptoms
can include ulcers (sores or
boils) on the skin or mouth,
swollen and painful lymph
glands, swollen and painful eyes and a sore throat.
These symptoms usually
appear 3 to 5 days after exposure to the bacteria, but
can take as long as 14 days.

Tularemia is not known
to spread from person to
person. People who have
been exposed to F. tularensis should be treated as
soon as possible. The disease can be fatal if it is not
treated with appropriate
antibiotics.
When hunting, trapping
or skinning animals, tularemia can be prevented
by using gloves during
handling of animals, especially rabbits, prairie dogs
and other rodents. Game
meat should be thoroughly cooked before eating.
When working outside,
camping or hiking, use insect repellents containing
20% to 30% DEET, wear
long pants, long sleeves
and long socks to keep ticks
and deer flies off your skin
and don’t drink untreated
surface water. Don’t mow
over sick or dead animals
to reduce your risk of inhaling the bacteria. A person should see a doctor or
provider if they are experiencing any symptoms after
doing these types of activities without using preventative measures.
For more information,
please contact the Office
of Environmental Health
and Engineering at 928737-6283. Requests for
education and information on tularemia can also
be requested to the Public
Health Compliance Program by calling 928-7343403 or 3404.

Doris has worked in the Navajo County Recorder’s Office for 20
plus years as a Voter Outreach Coordinator and Elections Specialist. She has been certified as an Elections Officer for many
years with the Arizona Secretary of State’s office.

Doris Clark seeks to be your next Navajo County Recorder.
This is a Paid Political Announcement, paid for by Doris
Clark and not an endorsement by the Hopi Tutuveni.

Alexendra’s dream comes
true to help Hopi dogs
through spay-neuter clinic
Madeline Sahneyah
Health Compliance Officer
Alexandra Posnock was 6 years old
when she visited Hopi Land during the
summer of 2012. During this visit, Alexandra became very concerned when saw
a great number of hungry, injured and
starving dogs. She found that feeding and
distributing a bag of dog biscuits was not
enough to change the future of dogs on
Hopi. After meeting with a Hopi community member who had written an article asking for help with the dog problem,
Alexandra vowed to help dogs on Hopi
land. She contributed much of her birthday and vacation money, in addition to a
Go Fund Me page asking for donations,
towards a better future for Hopi dogs.
Alexandra is now 10 years old and ready
to fulfill her promise. Her mother, Susie
Posnock, arranged a partnership with the
Hopi Department of Health & Human
Services/Public Health Compliance Program; Diane Young, Network Specialist
with Best Friends Animal Society and
Shelby Davis, Founder/Director of Soul
Dog Rescue, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization, to reduce the
overpopulation of dogs and cats by bringing a Spay-Neuter Clinic to Hopi on August 27 & 28, 2016.
The spay-neuter clinic will be held at
the Bacavi Village Community Center
on Third Mesa and is a first-come, firstserved event. To receive spay-neuter surgery, dogs and cats must be two months
old or weigh two pounds or more. Pets
can also receive rabies and distemper/par-

vo vaccinations, flea and tick preventative
and deworm. Pets 5 months old and under should eat a small meal in the morning
of surgery and all animals can have water
on morning of surgery. All cats and dogs
will be kept for observation after surgery
and once taken home, they need to be kept
inside for one night.
For clinic day on Saturday, August 27th,
twenty (20) female cats, twenty (20) male
cats, twenty-five (25) female dogs and
twenty (20) male dogs will be accepted
for spay-neuter procedures. On Sunday,
August 28th, fifteen (15) female cats, fifteen (15) male cats, twenty (20) female
dogs and (20) male dogs will be accepted.
Please call (928) 734 – 3403 or 3404 to
make an appointment for your cat or dog.
Appointments will be taken August 11-24,
2016. Once appointments are made, owners will bring in their animals according
to the schedule below that pertains to both
Saturday and Sunday.
• 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

CATS only

• 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

CATS & DOGS

• 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. DOGS only
• 10:00 a.m. Pet pick up for those without transport who make appointment
The Soul Dog Rescue organization will
accept donations of paper towels, laundry
detergent, bleach, large trash bags, bottled
water, 12-packs of Pepsi, Coke and Diet
Coke soda pop and any amount of monetary donation from pet owners for servicing
their pet. If a community member would
like to surrender a dog or cat for adoption,
please call 928-734-3403 or 3404.

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Concerned parent addresses Hopi Jr. Hopi Boys Cross
Sr. High School Governing Board
Country scholarship
Stan Bindell
Hopi Tutuveni
Rachael
Talayumptewa, a parent of a student
at Hopi Jr/Sr High School,
addressed the board telling
them that their teachers
need to be certified and
meet state standards.
Talayumptewa spoke to
the board during the call to
the public during its Aug. 9
monthly meeting. She said
she had concerns about
the educational staff. She
said a few are not qualified
because they don’t have
the proper certification.
She said some were hired
as emergency substitute
teachers, but their time has
run out on those emergency
certifications.
“Take a good look,” she
said.
Talayumptewa said she
attended the school’s open
house and it sounds like a
lot of positive actions are
going on at the school.
However, she said students
have to have teachers who
are certified in order for
this to work.

“I love what was presented
at the open house,” she said.
Talayumtpewa said if the
board looks at the Human
Resources files they would
see who doesn’t have the
proper certification.
“You will know who
they are,” she said.
Board President Edgar
Shupla thanked her for her
comments and bringing
this to the board’s attention.
By law, the school board
cannot take action when
someone speaks during the
call to the public, but they
can refer the matter to the
administration.
Later in the meeting,
board member Ivan Sidney questioned how often
teachers who are coaches
have to be out of the classroom. Board member Valerie Koyaquaptewa said
a substitute is not a qualified teacher, but all schools
are having trouble filling
teacher vacancies.
“So, we have to make
do,” she said.
In other school board
news, the board tabled the
2016-2017 budget because

they want to hear more details. The board accepted
the resignations of special
education paraprofessional
Jessica Erales and paraprofessional Sharon Begay.
The board approved hiring
a math and special education teacher.
Interim Superintendent
Alban Naha said he met with
the chairman earlier in the
day about a possible lease
for KUYI. He said details
remain to be worked out.
Koyaquaptewa said she
enjoyed sitting in with a
session with the teachers during orientation and
heard a longtime custodian
talk about the lack of motivation. However, after
the first day of school she
saw postings on Facebook
about how students enjoyed an assembly informing them of changes at the
school. “There were some
naysayers, but you always
have those,” she said.
Naha thanked the board
members who attended some
of the orientation sessions.
“That helped us move
forward,” he said.

Cross Country runners.
Lucille Sidney, acting ju- Crystal Dee
“Their essays was subnior high principal and lead Hopi Tutuveni
mitted
in the form of a letteacher, said in the past
Matthew Honanie, a for- ter to the upcoming cross
month the administration mer member of the Hopi
country runners explaining
has hired eight teachers, Bruin Boys Cross Country
why they should train hard,
but continues to have some team, along with former
practice hard and giving
openings. “We’re utilizing members of the team crethem motivational advice,”
the best qualified staff and ated a scholarship called,
said Honanie.
we’re aware of their quali- “Hopi Boys Cross Country
The $2000 scholarship
fications,” she said.
Scholarship”.
was awarded to QumyinteSidney said the junior
The scholarships eligi- wa from Mishongnovi vilhigh wing was reorganized bility requirements is you lage. The scholarship will
so that the seventh and have to be a graduating se- be useful since he signed to
eighth grade classes are in nior and former member of continue his running career
different parts. She said this the Hopi Boys Cross Coun- at Bacone College in Oklaallows students to move try Team.
homa where he will focus
more quickly between
Honanie, Tobacco clan on his general studies until
classes and allows teachers from the village of Hotevil- he decides his major.
la said he wanted to create
to work collaboratively.
Qumyintewa said he
Lenora Shirley, special this scholarship because wrote about his life and
education director, said he knows scholarships are how running became imgeneral education teachers hard to come by. He attend- portant to him; and he also
would have the opportuni- ed and ran for Gateway included what they should
ty to take classes on how to Community College from expect from Coach Baker.
teach special education stu- 2000-2004, but did not
“They can do anything
dents. These classes will be graduate because he began no matter what size you
offered either by NAU or working full time.
are, keep going,” said
The two graduating se- Qumyintewa who stands
University of Phoenix.
Board member Romal- niors who applied for the at….. “I’m excited to go to
ita Laban asked if Shirley scholarship were Iversen Bacone, but I will probably
could reach out to area Qumyintewa and Darion get homesick.”
He has been training on
schools so they could get Fredericks. They both subthe training as well. Shir- mitted an essay that was his own on local trails and
ley said she would look read and selected by a pan- in running events around
el of 11 former Hopi Boys the reservation.
into the proposal.
Qumyintewa said he
would like to thank Coach
Baker and Juwan Nuvayokva for their support, training
and looking after the team.
Honanie said he tried to
ask for assistance from the
Hopi Tribe and the Hopi
Education
Endowment
Fund (HEEF) but didn’t get
the support he wanted. He
hopes to continue the scholarship for the runners and is
Crystal Dee
accepting donations because
Hopi Tutuveni
he would like to help more
The Hopi Tribe is start- cation between BIA Police, than one runner.
ing the process for an Am- HRES and Hopi EMS needs
“They have a gift of runber Alert system to put into improvement. They are all ning that can take them
place on the Hopi reserva- on different radio channels anywhere in the world if
tion after the abduction and feels that mock calls they want it,” said Honanie.
and murder of a young girl would help improve com- “There is more beyond high
in Shiprock, NM.
munication between each school running; they can run
The abduction and murder department.
for a college or professionalof the young girl led Tribal
Lt. Sequi of HRES said ly. They have a gift and they
Leaders and law enforce- each department needs to need to know that.”
ment to improve or imple- work together and break
Honanie said he sees a lot
ment an Amber Alert system the ice by finding common of talented runners on the
for their communities.
ground and work together reservation doing nothing
Derek
VanLuchene, in what each department can when they could have furConsultant with the Am- provide.
thered their education; they
ber Alert Training and
“We have one common are losing their talent and
Technician Assistant pro- goal as first responders, opportunities to go places
gram said he was invited whether you are BIA or and do more.
His motivation for the
to the Hopi reservation to Tribe and build that relationassess the overall readi- ship,” said Lt. Sequi. “We upcoming Hopi Boys Cross
ness on child abduction.
both have our own notifica- Country runners is, “Run for
something other than what
“The assessment is to tion process.”
identify what resources
Other priorities include you are running for now; run
the Tribe already has and policy agreements, social for your future, run for your
see what resources the media, community educa- education, run harder and
Tribe needs to effectively tion and prevention, admin- push yourselves to the limit.”
For more information on
respond to a missing child istration and operations,
the
scholarship or to donate;
or an abduction,” said mock exercises, training,
you
may reach Matthew
VanLuchene.
memorandum of underHonanie
at (480) 236-8122
On Aug. 8 and 9, Van- standing (MOU) and relaor MatthewHonanie@freeLuchene interviewed mem- tionships with the media.
bers of the Hopi Emergency
“We need to make sure waychevrolet.com.
Response Team (HERT), everyone is on the same
BIA Fire Department, page,” said VanLuchene. “I
BIA Police, BIA Wildland will write a report on the asFire Management, Hopi sessment which will include
Resource
Enforcement the good and the bad; it will saying the Hopi Tribe
Services (HRES), Hopi be up to the Tribe to imple- ahead as far as resources
and formulating a plan.
Emergency Medical Ser- ment the program.”
“You are not only comvices (EMS), DNR First
A copy of the assessment
Responders,
Emergency will be given to Roger Tun- ing together as law enOperations Center Staff, govia, Department of Public forcement with other
Social Services, Behav- Safety and Emergency Ser- departments, but as a comioral Health Services and vices; Valaura Imus, Super- munity,” said VanLuchene.
some village Community visory Victim Specialist of “I’m very impressed with
Service Administrators. On BIA District III; and Hopi what is available on Hopi.”
VanLuchene explained
the last day, VanLuchene Tribal Council.
interviewed the Hopi Tribal
“By the time all the pri- the Tribe has resourcLeaders and Tribal Council. orities and needs have been es such as HERT and the
In meeting with these identified, the Hopi Tribe Community Emergency
departments VanLuchene will have a Missing and Ab- Response Team that are
said they identified the ducted Children Response already in place and can
Tribe’s priorities to respond Plan,” said VanLuchene. be used to implement if
right away to abductions or “It will be an overall guide a child goes missing. He
missing children. One of for everyone to look at and feels they just need to be
the priorities identified was know what their responsibil- improved a little to fit the
grand scheme of a missing
communication.
ities and jobs are.”
Improvement is needed
Lt. Paul Sidney, BIA Po- or abducted child.
“When it comes to child
in communication between lice asked VanLuchene if
abduction,
no agency can
departments; law enforce- he feels the Hopi Tribe has
100%
they
are ready or
ment and Emergency Medi- all the necessary resources
nothing
is
going
to go
cal Services.
needed, knowing what other
wrong; or their plan is perDarryl Harvey, BIA Police tribes have gone through.
Dispatch said the communiVanLuchene responded fect,” said VanLuchene.

Phoenix Indian High School Hopi Tribe Amber
Reunion set for October 8 Alert Initiative
By: Patty Talahongva
Contact: PILegacyProject@nativeconnections.org

602-254-3247

SAVE THE DATE: Phoe- can’t wait for this building
nix Indian School Reunion to be restored and once
Phoenix, AZ –The Heard again be open to welcome
Museum along with the the alumni of Phoenix Inpartners Native American dian,” says Diana Yazzie
Connections (NAC) and Devine, CEO of Native
Connections.
the Phoenix Indian Center American
The
building
will become
(PIC) will host a reunion
a
Native
American
Culturfor the alumni of Phoenix
al
and
Business
Center.
It’s
Indian School on Saturday
set
to
open
in
the
spring
of
October 8, 2016.
2017.
This event will coincide
The Heard Museum’s
with two major events,
expanded
boarding school
the annual Native Amerexhibit
is
set to open
ican Recognition Days
spring
2018.
The content
(NARD) Parade and planwill
be
updated
and inning for the expansion
clude
personal
stories
from
of the Heard Museum’s
PIS
alumni.
Boarding School exhibit.
When the boarding
Alumni from Phoeschool
exhibit opened in
nix Indian are invited to
2000,
no
one expected
march in the NARD/NAC
the
impact
it
would make
Parade which starts at 9
on
the
community.
Heard
a.m. at 3rd Street and Oak
Museum
curator,
Janet
and heads north ending in
Cantley
says
“The
impact
Steele Indian School Park.
The reunion, which is an of Remembering Our InRSVP only event, will kick dian School Days: The
off inside Memorial Hall Boarding School Experiat 10 a.m. and move to the ence exceeded our expecHeard Museum for lunch tations. Our Native attenand an afternoon program dance alone has doubled
since the opening of this
for the alumni.
Alumni of Phoenix Indi- powerful exhibition. Since
an are invited to bring one 2000 there has been conguest and must RSVP to siderable scholarship on
ILegacyProject@native- issues surrounding American Indian education. We
connections.org.
2016 is the 125th an- want visitors to be brought
niversary of the found- up to date, thematically
ing of the school. When and technologically, in the
it was created in 1891 it revised exhibit.”
Part of the PIS Reunion
was called, “The Phoenix
program
will include idenIndian Industrial School.”
tifying
students
in photoMany generations of Indigraphs
from
the
school.
an families attended PhoePatricia Hibbeler, CEO
nix Indian in its 99-year
of
the Phoenix Indian Cenhistory. The school closed
ter
adds, “It will be marvelin 1990 and much of the
ous
to see the many classland became Steele Indian
es
of
P.I. alumni return to
School Park. Only three
their
school
and share stobuildings remain from the
ries
about
the
years they
old school and the city of
lived
on
the
campus.”
###
Phoenix (COP) has renoAbout
The
Heard
Musevated one, Memorial Hall.
The partners NAC and um www.heard.org
Since 1929, the Heard
PIC are overseeing the
Museum,
a
private
restoration of the former
non-profit
organization,
music building and construction is underway. “We has captivated visitors

from around the world
with the art, culture and
history of American Indians, with an emphasis on
tribes and other cultures of
the Southwest. With more
than 40,000 fine artworks
and cultural artifacts in its
permanent collection, 12
long-term and changing
exhibit galleries, the Billie
Jane Baguley Library and
Archives, an award-winning Shop, the Books &
More boutique bookstore,
Coffee Cantina and Courtyard Café, the Heard Museum is a place of learning,
discovery and unforgettable experiences.
About NAC www.
nativeconnections.org
Founded in 1972, Native
American
Connections
(NAC) has grown from
a grassroots organization
serving American Indian people with substance
abuse issues to being recognized as a high quality
provider of comprehensive
behavioral health services
and a full range of housing
options for working families to chronically homeless individuals. NAC
owns and operates 15 service-enriched sites that
serve more than 10,000
individuals and families
annually.
About PIC www.phxindcenter.org The Phoenix
Indian Center is the first
urban Indian Center in the
Nation, providing services
for 67 years and having
served over 400,000 individuals and their family
members. They are leaders
in effective workforce development, youth leadership, drug and alcohol prevention, educational and
language and cultural revitalization programs along
with community engagement. The Center provides
services in greater Phoenix
and Prescott

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APS Hopi Scholars Program
special scholarship opportunity

Through a partnership
with Arizona Public Service (APS), we are pleased
to announce a unique scholarship opportunity entitled
the APS Hopi Scholars
Program. The program provides scholarships valued
at $2,000 for the Fall 2016
term for students in the
sophomore thru senior level
pursuing an AAS, AS, BA
or BS at an accredited college or university. Students
must also be pursuing a degree in the STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering or
Math), Education or Nursing fields to be eligible.
In addition to general eligibility requirements, students must submit a Special
Scholarship Application and
a 1 page essay regarding
“Commitment to Community”. The selected students
must perform 20 hours of
community service that will
benefit the Hopi community
by April 30, 2017. Applications will be competitively
reviewed based on the following criteria and final recipients will be chosen by a
selection committee:
1. APS Hopi Scholars Program Application
2. Must be an enrolled
member of the Hopi Tribe.
3. Be a high school graduate or have earned a GED
certificate.
4. Be admitted to a regionally accredited college/university.
5.Possess
a
Cumulative Grade Point Average

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P.O. Box 42
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
928-734-2467
Fax 928-734-2470

Request for Proposal for
Financial Audit Service

(CGPA) of 2.50 at current
institution attending.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
6. Must be a full time stuSY 2016-2017
The Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF)
dent as defined by the instiis accepting proposals for a multi-year engagement Hopi Day School is seeking applications from highly
tution attending.
qualified and motivated individuals
7. Must be a Sophomore, from qualified and independent Certified Public Accountants
to
perform
annual
financial
and
compliJunior or Senior at a colance audits for the purpose of expressing an opinion POSITION: Teacher, Elementary (K-6)
lege/university
SALARY:
Certified Salary Schedule
Applicants must be en- on financial statements.
rolled members of the Hopi
The multi-year engagement shall cover 2016Based on education & experience
Tribe; be a high school grad- 2018 with annual audits to cover calendar year
uate or have earned a GED January 1 to December 31 for each year. The audit Closing Date: Open until filled
certificate; be admitted to a shall be conducted in accordance with standards
Hopi Day School offers our employees an
regionally accredited colapplicable to financial audits contained in the U.S.’ excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Inlege/university; possess a
surance benefit package as well as 401k. Staff
Cumulative Grade Point generally accepted auditing standards.
The Hopi Education Endowment Fund is a non- housing available at a low rental rate and is
Average (CGPA) of 2.50 at
current attending institution; profit, tribal government organization qualified un- located on the school campus.
be a full time student; and der section 7871(a) of the Internal Revenue Code,
a Sophomore, Junior or Se- located on the Hopi Reservation in NE Arizona.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
nior at a college/university.
All proposals must include, at minimum, a break- * Hopi Day School Employment Application.
Interested
applicants down of all costs associated with compiling and
Resumé alone will not suffice.
should contact the HTGSP completing each annual audit. Completed and sealed
office for more information bid proposals must be received by the HEEF or post- * College Transcripts
* Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
and information on Remarked by 5:00 P.M. Friday, September 9, 2016.
(Teacher position)
quired Documents.
Deadline date is Septem- Contact Oneita Tootsie, Office Manager, at (928)
All applicants are subject to an intense backber 1 and all documents 734-2275 or at oneitat@hopieducationfund.org.
must be received by 5pm
ground check within the Federal, State and
for application to be reLocal agencies. You may visit our school
viewed. Applications may
website to download an application packet,
be scanned and emailed
P.O. Box 185 • Tuba City, Arizona 86045 • Phone: 928.283.5361 • Fax: 928.283.4662
Website: moencopi.bie.edu
contact our Human Resources at 928-734-2467
with the original mailed to
or email syouvella@hdshawks.org to request an
the office within 10 workAaron Hornbuckle
Chief School Administrator application or if you have any questions.
ing days of the emailed
application date. Faxed or
2016-2017 JOB VACANCY
Hopi Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
photocopied
documents
MOENCOPI DAY SCHOOL
shall not be accepted.
Updated: July 28, 2016

Moencopi Day School

Certified Positions
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Substitute Teacher (On-Call)
Program
Special Education Teacher/Coordinator
Certified Teacher(s)
P.O. Box 123
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All Positions Are Open Until Filled
800-762-9630 Toll Free
All of the positions above require a Federal, State and Local background checks. If you are interested in becoming a
player with the Moencopi Day School please contact our Human Resources at (928) 283-5361 ext. 1023/1024,
928-734-3542/3 Direct Line team
for an application or questions.
Applications can also be downloaded on our website: Moencopi.bie.edu
(928) 734-9575 Fax Line
**It is the policy of the School, in all employment decisions, to give preference first to qualified Hopi persons, and
Email: GSieweumptewa@ secondly, to qualified Native Americans.
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SCHOOL BOARD: Alden Seweyestewa, President • Evvy Trujillo, Vice-President • Delmar Polacca, Member
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In partnership with the
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to announce the Jean
Charley-Call
Nursing
Scholarship.
The
scholBuckle Up For Life Vehicle Safety Class
arship was established by
September 27, 9am - 10:30am
her family to honor Mrs.
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Jean Charley-Call. There
are three $1,000.00 scholIf you do not attend the class, you will not be
arships available for 3 fullHOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION (HCA)
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ing a nursing degree at an
distribution event. To register for the class,
please contact: Gregory Sehongva: by phone: The following individuals need to contact the Hopi Credit Association accredited college or university for the 2016-2017
928-734-3404, email: gsehongva@hopi.nsn.us as soon as possible at 928-738-2205.
Academic Year.
or at the Hopi Department of Health and Hu- Wayne Shattuck/Crystal Tawahongva
Sacheen Chapella
In addition to general
man Services office, located in the two-story Norman Hunter, Sr.
Wallace Youvella, Jr.
eligibility requirements,
Wilma Kaye
Dawn Keevama
Hopi Tribe Administrative building.
students must submit a
NOTICE: We have moved. Located in Keams Canyon, fire station side, Special Scholarship AppliOne Seat Per Child, No Exceptions
cation and a 1-page essay
top row of homes, last double wide trailer on the right at end.
that answers the following: What is your inspiration for choosing the
field? and What
NATIVE HEALTH to host 7th Annual Native American Children’s Pageant nursing
are your plans upon comSaturday, October 1, at 10 a.m at the MetroCenter Mall.
pletion of your program?
Applications will be competitively reviewed based
There are three age categories: Birth-3 years; 4-6 years; and 7-10 years.
on the criteria listed beAges 4-6 and 7-10 are competitive. All children participating in the pageant will low. Final recipients will
chosen by a Selection
receive prizes. We already have a number of applications for the birth-3 group. be
Committee. If you have
This is a free, wonderful event for families. If you are interested in learning
any questions, please conmore or having someone in your family participate please check our website at tact the HTGSP.
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QUIREMENTS
1. Jean Charley-Call Nursing Scholarship Application (Special Scholarship
Application)
2. Essay (1 page single
spaced 12 point font) – Essay topic “What is your inISSUE
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PUBLICATION &
spiration for choosing the
(Due by 5 pm)
CIRCULATION DATE
nursing field?” and “What
are your plans upon com17
August 30, 2016
September 6, 2016
pletion of your program?”
3. Must be an enrolled
18
September 13, 2016
September 20, 2016
member of the Hopi
19
September 27, 2016
October 4, 2016
Tribe.
4. Be a high school gradu20
October 11, 2016
October 18, 2016
ate or have earned a GED
21
October 25, 2016
November 1, 2016
certificate.
5. Be admitted to a region22
November 8, 2016
November 15, 2016
ally accredited college/
23
November 29, 2016
December 6, 2016
university.
6. Must be pursuing a de24
December 13, 2016
December 20,2016
gree in nursing.
7. Must have completed
st
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9. Must be a full time student (minimum of 12 credit hours/semester)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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2. Official transcript from
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These documents must
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already have some of the
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IN ORDER FOR APPLICATION TO BE REVIEWED. Faxed or photocopied documents shall
not be accepted with the
exception of the Financial
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which must be mailed
within ten (10) workings
days of faxed date.
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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

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COMMUNITY NEWS
Message from HRES

Second
Hopi Resource
Mesa man
Lt. Willis Sequi
Enforcement Services sentenced
to 14 years
July Arrest Report
With most schools back in session, HRES would
for violent
like to remind Everyone to be safe on the roadways Rochelle Tungovia
Cite & Release-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
during this school year.
assault
Dawahongva Sutala
Cite & Release-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Our children are innocent and vulnerable and at
Walter Honyumptewa

Intoxication, Giving False Information to Officer, Warrant

times are too excited to watch for traffic. There- Corwin George
Intoxication
Intoxication
fore, please educate your children about traffic Jim Lomahaitewa
Warrant
safety, and entering and exiting school buses. We Valeena Harvey
Intoxication
give our bus drivers a huge responsibility and en- Sydney George
Lawrence Wester
Warrant
trust them with our precious children. We can also
Michael Tallas
Assault, Intoxication
help by telling our children to obey the rules on Victoria Dennis
Cite & Release-Possession of Drugs, Possession of Drug
the bus, which will allow the driver to pay attention Paraphernalia
to the roadway.
Waldo Sakeva
Intoxication
Remember there are school zones and cross Sharolyn Selestewa
Intoxication
Disorderly Conduct, Warrant, Possession of Drug
walks. Please adhere to the posted speed limit Wilford Duwyenie Jr.
signs when driving through the school zones. Most Paraphernalia
Cite & Release– DUI
of our schools are directly in connection with State Steven Honanie Jr.
Selwyn Sekaquaptewa
Aggravated DUI
Highway 264 and therefore pose a much higher
Jonasen D. Nakaideneh DUI, Possession of Alcohol, Intoxication
risk factor. However, as responsible drivers, we Bryson Talashoma
Warrants, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug
too, should adhere to the posted speed limit signs. Paraphernalia
I understand our feet do get heavy at times, our Paul Pawytewa
Cite & Release- Intoxication
Assault
minds are elsewhere, but please just be cautious of Leon Coochise
Christopher Fred
Warrant
the heavy traffic during the school season.
Yeamu
Honlestewa
Intoxication
Here are a few things to remember:
Randall
Nutumya
Intoxication
• Watch for children
Robert M. Harris
Intoxication
• Posted speed limit in school zones are 15mph, Delbert Phillips
Intoxication, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,
(Second Mesa Day School is 45mph on Hwy 264)
Possession of Alcohol, possession of marijuana
• A bus that is stopped with its stop sign out and Fernando Puhuhefvaya Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
flashing lights indicates that you cannot pass Chris Mike
Warrant
Cite & Release- Intoxication
until that sign is no longer out, and the flashing Janet J. Kaye
Jennifer
Pahona
Intoxication
lights are off.
Bennie
Nasafotie
Intoxication
• Pay attention to the crosswalks
Pamelita Jackson
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
• Use extra precaution when children are entering
Anderson Clement
Warrant
and exiting school buses, as well as the safety of Virginia Tso
Warrant
the children standing alongside the roadways.
Orlin Nutumya
Intoxication
• Always keep a safe following distance when fol- Paulette Secakuyva
Intoxication
lowing vehicles and school buses.
Jared Qumahongnewa
Intoxication, Warrant
WATCH FOR CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES,
BE COURTEOUS AND SLOW DOWN…

Farron Ahownewa
Charilty L. Begay

PHOENIX- Johnathan
Quavehema, 23, of Second Mesa, Ariz., was sentenced by U.S. District
Judge Diane J. Humetewa
to 14 years of imprisonment. Quavehema had
previously pleaded guilty
to assault with intent to
commit murder.
In October 2015, Quavehema, who is a member
of the Hopi Tribe, violently
assaulted a female member
of the Hopi Community.
During the assault, Quavehema restrained the victim
from leaving her home and
threatened to kill her.
The investigation in this
case was conducted by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau
of Indian Affairs-Office
of Justice Services (Hopi
Agency). The prosecution
was handled by Assistant
U.S. Attorney Alexander
Samuels, District of Arizona, Phoenix.
CASE
NUMBER:
CR-16-8003-PCT-DJH
RELEASE NUMBER:
2016-059_Quavehema

Intoxication
DUI, Possession of Alcohol

Let’s all have a safe school year.

PUBLIC NOTICE
To Schwan’s
Customers
from the Office of Revenue Commission
The Office of Revenue Commission would like
to inform Schwans customers of a Delivery Fee
being charged to each purchase a customer makes.
Most Schwan’s customers are unaware of this fee.
“Our office feels that the Schwan’s drivers are
not being honest with the customer by not informing them of this fee,” said Kym Honie of the Office
of Revenue Commission.
More information may be obtained by calling the
Office of Revenue Commission at 928-734-3172.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Deputy Revenue Commissioner
The Hopi Tribal Council announces the vacancy of one (1) Deputy Revenue Commissioner position.
All interested individuals must submit a Letter of Interest and Resume’ to the Office of Tribal Secretary by August 19 at 5pm. Any additional information requests
may be referred to the Office of Tribal Secretary at 928-734-3135.

Non-Emergency Medical
Transportation Companies
licensed to conduct business
on the Hopi Reservation
Herman G. Honanie
CHAIRMAN

Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr.

Dial 911 for
emergencies

VICE- CHAIRMAN
March 21, 2016

These companies have complied with The Hopi Tribe’s Ordinance 17 and are properly licensed to
conduct business on the Hopi Reservation. We will be updating this listing when the need arises or
when changes are necessary to reflect the accuracy of this listing. Any questions that you may have
regarding this listing can be addressed to the Office of Revenue Commission at 928-734-3172.

Licensed NON-Emergency Medical Transportation Companies:
B.L. No.

Approval date

H – 068
H – 067
H - 119
H - 120
NH - 033
NH - 023
NH - 032
NH -043
NH - 013
NH - 073
NH - 012
NH - 107
NH – 011
NH - 139
NH - 004
NH – 038

1/8/2016
1/8/2016
2/4/2016
2/18/2016
1/21/2016
1/8/2016
1/21/2016
1/29/2016
1/21/2016
3/14/2016
12/28/2015
2/25/2016
1/8/2016
2/24/2016
12/21/2015
1/21/2016

Doing Business As:

Telephone

Leora E. Honawa-Coin
KT Transport
Arrow Transport, LLC.
Hamana Enterprises, Inc.
Rainbow Medical Transportation
Medicare Trans, LLC.
IMAM Trans, LLC.
I-Hope Med Trans Group
Native Resource Dvlp. Co., Inc., DBA: Native Transportation
JD's Transport Services, LLC.
A & N Services, LLC.
Dineh Transport, LLC., DBA: Smoke Signal Transport
AZ Harmony Medical Transportation
Saferide Services
Safe & Care Transportation, Corp.
Riteway Trans LLC

928-401-1510
928-734-0013
928-734-9244
928-734-1282
928-401-7097
888-888-0107
602-437-1092
520-307-4812
888-878-7433
877-724-3021
866-210-0065
888-725-3960
888-666-0091
800-545-6852
888-941-3123
928-613-0135

Gayver Puhuyesva,
Deputy Revenue Commissioner
Office of Revenue Commission
The Hopi Tribe.

www.hopi-nsn-gov
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LFL07/07/2015

P.O. BOX 123 KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039 PH: (928) 734-3172 FAX: (928) 734-3179

Hopi BIA
Law
Enforcement
928-738-2233

Hopi
Resource
Enforcement
Dispatch
928-734-7341

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COMMUNITY NEWS
Hopi Tribe Attorney
Hopi Health Care Center
Third Quarter Accomplishment Report arrested for extreme DUI
The following highlights third quarter accomplishments for the Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC), Indian Health
Service (IHS), from April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016.

Contributor: Gallup Independent
By Kathy Helms, Cibola Bureau

By: Daryl Melvin
CEO Hopi Health Care Center

DILKON, ARIZ – Catherine Marie Wright, of
Kykotsmovi, an attorney for the Hopi Tribe, was
arrested July 23 in Navajo County, Arizona, and
charged with extreme DUI.
On July 23, the Dilkon Police Department received a report of a maroon SUV swerving while
traveling east on Navajo Route 15 in Bird Springs,
Arizona. According to the report, Officer Lambert
Baldwin observed the vehicle swerve and pull erratically of the roadway without signaling, with several
motorists behind it.
The officer stopped the vehicle and identified
Wright as the driver. Wright was unable to complete
a field sobriety test and was charged with extreme
DUI. She was arrested and later released on her
own recognizance on the condition that she not drive
without a valid license and not drink or possess alcoholic beverages.
Wright was scheduled for arraignment Aug. 2 in
Winslow, Arizona; however, because no complaint
had been filed, the arraignment was vacated.

Renew and Strengthen Our Partnerships with Tribes and
Urban Indian Health Programs
• HHCC recognizes the work of tribal non-profits and
as important partners to improving access to care and
providers of health services. HHCC acknowledges
they are a safety net for families and individuals in
the community. HHCC leadership and Public Health
Nurse (PHN) staff met on April 4, 2016 with the Hopi
Tewa Women’s Coalition to prevent domestic violence. Numerous agencies shared service information
and ideas for coordination of services.
• On May 3, 2016, HHCC provided the quarterly report
to the Hopi Tribal Council.
• On May 16, 2016, the Hopi Community Development
Office hosted a Tawaovi planning workshop to discuss
housing needs. HHCC shared the immediate need for
125 staff housing units based on current staff data and
HHCC housing data from prior project reports.
• On June 6, 2016, HHCC held orientation for students
participating in the 2016 Indigenous Pride Healthcare
Workers summer program. HHCC program staff select
ten high school and college students to participate in
the summer program that provides students with exposure to health careers and to network with health
care mentors.
• The Hopi Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program held its EMS run on June 14, 2016 at the HHCC
to promote health awareness.
Improve the IHS
• HHCC worked with the Phoenix Area Indian Health
Service (PAIHS) Office of Self-Determination to approve an EMS rate increase on April 19, 2016. This
was the first rate increase to the Hopi EMS program
since 2000. Hopi EMS is the HHCC’s sole provider
of 911 and inter-facility transports for the Hopi Tribe.
Hopi EMS is a vital part of patient care services.
• On May 9, 2016, the HHCC Chief Executive Officer
(CEO), Acting Area Director, Acting Chief Medical
Officer, Director for Field Operations, and Associate
Director for the Office of Environmental Health and
Engineering, PAIHS, participated in leadership discussions on the HHCC emergency department (ED) expansion plans and proposed ambulatory care/outpatient renovations.
• HHCC continues to work toward securing a landsite
lease and operates in a carryover lease status. IHS
Headquarters and Real Property staff met on May 20,
2016 to address lease provisions and to establish next
steps for meeting with the Hopi Tribe on negotiating
the lease provisions.
• HHCC staff met on June 16, 2016 with IHS Headquarters and PAIHS staff to share best practices for enrolling patients in alternate resources. The HHCC rate of
patients without alternate resources is approximately
9% and one of the lowest for IHS hospitals.
• HHCC facility management and leadership met with
representatives of the new Kayenta hospital and staff
housing projects. On June 23, 2016, HHCC conducted
a site visit to gather information on the 19-unit IHS
apartment complex and review options for developing
apartments for HHCC staff. The new Kayenta hospital
will open will open in July 2016.

Improve the Quality of and Access to Care
• The Joint Commission (TJC) conducted a lab survey
the week of April 11, 2016, with the HHCC lab receiving its two-year accreditation effective April 13, 2016.
• HHCC hosted the PAIHS CEO Council meeting with
attendees from the Colorado River Service Unit, Fort
Yuma Service Unit, Desert Visions and Nevada Skies
Youth Wellness Centers, and Whiteriver Service Unit.
The meeting was held on June 14-15, 2016 to discuss
and provide input on PAIHS network issues including
human resources, acquisitions, and leadership development, among other topics.
• IHS National Combined Councils (Nurse Executive,
Clinical Directors and Administrative officers) meeting
was held the week of June 20, 2016. The HHCC Chief
Nurse and Chief of Operations received updates and
provided input on national issues for IHS hospitals and
clinics.
• On June 24, 2016, at the request of Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, the HHCC leadership in
consultation with PAIHS Acquisitions reviewed the
process for the specialty provider contract. HHCC
will re-bid this contract under open market acquisitions provisions.
• From June 28-30, 2016, HHCC organized and hosted
The Joint Commission (TJC) 2016 training for staff on
Critical Access Hospital (CAH) accreditation standards.
Additionally, TJC trained participants on Primary Care
Medical Home (PCMH) certification and PCMH readiness assessment elements. The Arizona Flex-program
trained participants on Medicare Beneficiary Quality
Improvement Project (MBQIP) performance measures. Representatives attending the training included members of the Hopi Tribal Council, Parker Indian
Hospital, Gila River Hospital, White Mountain Hospital, HHCC, and the Arizona Center for Rural Health.

www.hopi-nsn.gov

Bureau of Reclamation
to host public meetings
in re: to NGS - Kayenta
Ensure that our Work is Transparent, Accountable,
Fair and Inclusive
• HHCC continues to move forward with its $1.3M ma- Mine draft EIS
jor roofing project. As of June 17, 2016, 57% of the
project is complete. IHS technical staff and contractor
crews are addressing construction roof leaks and roof
drain concerns.
• From April 5-6, 2016, the Director for Field Operations and Acting Chief Medical Officer, PAIHS, attended the HHCC general staff meeting and provided
an Area update as well as met with various HHCC
departments.
• On May 24, 2016, conducted interviews for the Director of Professional Services (DPS), with the selection
of Ms. Evelina Maho. She began at HHCC on June 26.
• From April 6-7, 2016, interviews for medical staff and
Quality Management Director were held. Recruitment
efforts to fill these vacancies will continue.

Customer Service Accomplishments (Internal, External, & Organizational)
• Executive staff training on leadership and teamwork
was completed on April 19, 2016.
• On April 20, 2016, HHCC Department Leadership attended training on framing mental models and learning from failures.

The Navajo Generating Station-Kayenta Mine
Complex Project Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (Draft EIS) is scheduled for public release on September 30, with a planned 60-day
public comment period.
To encourage public involvement, the Bureau
of Reclamation will conduct 11 public meetings
across Arizona during the comment period, two of
which will be at Hopi.
These meetings are opportunities for the public
to submit comments, ask questions, and obtain information on the Draft EIS.
The format will be very similar to the public
scoping meetings held for the Project in the summer of 2014, there will be approximately 8 posters
with resource specialists available at each poster to
answer questions and provide information.
Meeting dates will be published in the Hopi Tutuveni as they become available.

Letters to the Editor
Corrections to Hopi Raincatchers article of 8/2

SMDS Statement of Clarification regarding removal of Board Member

This statement of Clarification is in response to 5. It came to the attention of the SMDS School
Board that the brother of former School Board
various false allegations and misinformation that
Member, Marcelena Lomayaktewa, was emWhile I do greatly appreciate the interest of your Reporter in pre- has been published regarding the removal of a
ployed by SMDS while Ms. Lomayaktewa was
paring her article on the Hopi Raincatchers and Waterock, L3C, that former SMDS School Board Member.
an SMDS School Board Member.
appeared in the last issue (8/2), there are a few important references 1. SMDS policies contain ongoing qualifications
6.
The SMDS Board was duty-bound to abide by
that need to be corrected.
and requirements to be an SMDS School Board
and enforce its own policies and removed Ms.
The first is that the American Indian Institute does not finance eiMember. See Policy 14.09.
Lomayaktewa from her position as an SMDS
ther Waterock or the Hopi Raincatchers. It provides a “pass through” 2. A critical part of these policies is to prevent
School Board Member because she did not
service for people who make contributions to support our work, who
conflicts of interest which may lead to bias, fameet the qualifications to be an SMDS School
then receive tax deductible receipts from the A.I.I. Please refer to
voritism and other factors which could underBoard Member.
this web site link for further details. http://www.twocircles.org/howmine the confidence of the public and the best
7.
There was no other reason for Ms. Lomayakyou-can-help/support-the-hopi-raincatchers. This is also clearly exinterest of SMDS.
tewa’s
removal.
plained in the following link http://waterockl3c.com/get-involved/
3. One such policy (to prevent such conflicts of
8.
The
subsequent
misinformation and negative
A second point in need of clarification is that the “Hopi Raininterest) is that a School Board Member’s imcomments
relative
to the foregoing has greatly
catchers” is a program of Waterock, L3C which is a “limited profit
mediate family member, as that term is defined
damaged
SMDS
and
the children it serves and
company” owned by its investor share holders! All members of the
by policy may not be employed by SMDS. See
must
stop.
Hopi Raincatchers and a number of Hopi residents own shares in the
Policy 14.09(C)(11) which states: “A person
Company making them “owners” of the Company, along with many
is not eligible to be a Board Member if their 9. This clarification is provided in order that
SMDS can continue to provide the best educanon Native investors.
spouse or any member of their immediate famtion possible to its students without the disrupA third clarification is that the Hopi Raincatcher program has been
ily as that term is defined in the policies, works
tion and harm caused by the unfortunate negafinanced by a grant which Waterock, L3C received from a European
for the Second Mesa Day School.” Policy 2.06
tivity and misinformation.
based foundation in 2014. When this money was fully spent, mostly
defines an immediately family member as folon salaries for the Raincatchers, I continued to finance the program
lows: “For purposes of this policy, relatives are This statement was adopted by the SMDS School
using all my money from my retirement fund. I thought it was imdefined as immediate family members which Board 7/29/2016/
portant to give a future to those youth on restoring their land, which
includes; spouses, parents, children, brothers,
is really deeply degraded.
and sisters.”
By: Marie R. Morales, SMDS CSA/Principal
Thank you for your understanding.
4. The SMDS School Board is responsible for imple- Anjanette Sangster, SMDS School Board President
Laurence de Bure
menting policies and must follow its own policies.
To the Editor in Chief,

10 TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI

COMMUNITY NEWS

COMMUNITY NEWS

First day of school at HJSHS Shirley is new Special Ed
Director at Hopi Jr. Sr. High

Disc jockey greet students at first day of School at HJSHS

Stan Bindell
Hopi Tutuveni
The music was blaring as
students entered the auditorium for their first day of
school at Hopi Jr/Sr High
School Aug. 8.
Alban Naha, interim superintendent,
welcomed
the Bruins and told them
they would be prepared for
college and careers by the
time they left school. Naha
became the interim superintendent this summer after
then-Superintendent James
Cruice abruptly resigned.
Naha said when Hopi
Jr/Sr High School opened
30 years ago that it was
a special time because it
was the first time Hopi had
their own junior/senior high
school out here.
“The kids were excited because it was their
school,” he said. “The style
and the music has changed,
but in a lot of ways it hasn’t
changed because the students were like you. They

had dreams just like you.”
Naha said hard work
leads to something good
later on in life. He said several of the teachers and staff
graduated from Hopi High
School including Michael
Adams, Lucille Sidney, Dushon Monongye and Juwan
Nuvayakva.
“The teachers and staff are
here to support you,” he said.
Naha urged the upperclassmen to make the underclassmen feel supported.
“We are all one. We are
all Bruins,” he told the
classes one by one.
Naha told the eighth graders to start working toward
high school and to act as
role models for the other
students. He welcomed the
freshman and told them to
start creating a road map that
would take them through
high school and further. He
told the sophomores to be
part of the community.
“Your spirit will drive the
school,” he said.
Naha told the juniors to
apply for scholarships. He

PHOTO: Stan Bindell

told the seniors that they
have a right to be proud after making it to this level.
“Seniors have wisdom to
share,” he said. “Embark on
the next chapter in life and set
goals. We want you to be the
next leaders and give back
to the community. We are Lenora Shirley, HJSHS Special Ed Director
PHOTO by Stan Bindell
a Hopi school and it is your
responsibility to give back.
fered to special education assistance from special eduWe are Hopi. We don’t just Stan Bindell
students who need credit cation staff,” she said.
take. We give. So, have fun,
recovery or help at lower
Shirley said she likes
Hopi Tutuveni
but be mindful of your goals.”
levels. They will be able to working in special educaNaha said this year Lenora Shirley, the new spe- get one on one help from tion because she can watch
brings new schedules, new cial education director at Hopi assistants. She said this students grow in small steps.
leadership and new disci- Jr/Sr High School, said she will help students who need
“When those steps are
pline policies.
will have an open door policy structured environments.
met the students feel really
“The staff cares. They and make sure the needs of the
Unlike last year, Shirley good about themselves,”
have strong feelings about students get served.
said teachers will be in- she said.
this school. They want Shirley, who was a special formed when special eduAs director, Shirley said
what’s best for you. The education teacher at Hopi cation students enter their she is in a position to help
school is an extension to Jr/Sr High School for the classroom. She said teachers many students quickly.
your home and daily life. past two years, said she was can come talk to her about
“I like people seeing that it
They love you,” he said.
happy to become the direc- special education at any time. really happened rather than
Carmen Honyouti, math tor because of the first-hand
“I have an open door pol- just talking about it,” she
teacher, put together a wel- knowledge that she has of icy. Any teacher can come said. “I can bring changes
come video from the staff. the students. So, she feels at any time to ask for a clar- that people can see. The diSeveral of the staff mem- she can quickly make chang- ification or an intervention, rector has a lot of power and
bers performed skits about es to serve the needs of the how to read an IEP or modifi- pull to make things happen
proper behavior and the special education students.
cation or anything that helps for the benefit of students.”
problems that can be caused Last year, there were the students out,” she said.
Shirley said she wants an
by drugs and alcohol.
problems at the school with
There are 16 members open atmosphere for parents
Individual Education Plans on the special education to come to school.
(IEPs) not being completed staff at Hopi Jr/Sr High
“I want to see the students
which is mandated by law. School including three full succeed and do something
She said all IEPs will be time teachers, one part time with their life such as getdone this year and followed. teacher, ten paraprofession- ting a job,” she said.
“The staff is ready to go,” als, one secretary and the
Born and raised in Ganashe said. “I have full respon- director. However, there do, Shirley also graduated
sibility to make changes remains an opening for one from Ganado High School.
quickly if needed.”
special education teacher She served 11 years in the
Shirley said she will use and one paraprofessional.
Army and completed two
the help of the administration,
Shirley said the special years of college there. She
staff and students as needed. education department has completed her BA in elemen“I believe I can make a the tools it needs to com- tary education from Northdifference,” she said.
plete its tasks.
ern Arizona University and
Approximately 125 stuThe special education earned her Master’s in school
dents who attend Hopi Jr/Sr students will have almost administration from Arizona
High School are in special full inclusion into the main- State University. She has
education. Some just have stream classes this school been a special education
minor disabilities.
year. Shirley said special teacher since 1994 working
Shirley said this school education teachers and at Gallup High School before
year will be different as she paraprofessionals will be coming to Hopi.
works to improve commu- assisting general education
Shirley said since benication between special teachers with the special ing selected as director of
education and the general education students. She said special education that eveducation teaching staff. She sometimes the special edu- erybody has been helpful
said general education teach- cation students will be taken including the business deers will be assisted and also out to go into labs. There are partment,
administration
have the opportunity to take four special education labs and transportation. She said
classes on how to work with that students can go to for her staff has also been helpspecial education students. one on one assistance.
ful as she has reassigned
She said training will also be
“There will be a lot of some of them.
available to parents of spe- movement from general ed“All of the paraprofessioncial education students.
ucation to special education als are under a special eduIEP meetings, which were labs,” she said. “Some stu- cation teacher instead of me.
held haphazardly in the past dents won’t be mainstreamed The chain of command has
year, will only be held on and will be in the life skills been revamped,” she said.
Tuesdays and Fridays.
classes. Some of the speShirley said the new adAlternative special ed- cial education students will ministrative team has made
ucation classes will be of- attend some electives with her feel welcome.

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Michael Adams and Interim Superintendent Alban Naha

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3A46f779b3ba811329. Public record. Not legal advice.