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HOPI TUTUVENI
PO BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ
86039
1000-01600-7460
HOPI TUTUVENI
Volume 25, Number 11
WOKO’ UYIS
JUNE
TUESDAY, June 6, 2017
2017 Hopi High School Commencement
Planting Moon
HOPI CALENDAR
Kyaamuya- December
Paamuya- January
Powamuya- February
Osomuya- March
Kwiyamuyaw- April
Hakitonmuya- May
Woko’uyis- June
Talangva- July
Talapaamuya- August
Nasan’muya- September
Toho’osmuya- October
Kelmuya- November
HHS Salutatorian Kyle Secakuku
HHS Co-Valedictorian Nicolai Bolus
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
The Hopi High School (HHS) held its 31st
Commencement Exercise on Tuesday, May 18,
4pm in the Hopi Bruin Gym. The gym was filled
to capacity as family and friends gathered to celebrate and observe 68 High School Seniors in the
processional march of Pomp and Circumstance.
Master of Ceremonies for the Commencement
was Michael Adams, a former HHS graduate.
Posting of Colors was conducted by the Hopi Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp and the National Anthem was sung by Hailey Kardell and
Stacy Charley (Juniors). Miss Hopi Josephine
• June 1, 1924, Native Ameri- Cook led the invocation and welcoming addresses
cans granted US citizenship were given by Jack Pashano in Hopi; Boisiu De-
This Month
in Hopi
History
wangyumptewa in Spanish; Kerissa Ben in Navajo and 2017 Class President Daniel LomaTuuwa
Lim in English. Keynote speaker was Ophelia
(Begay) Goatson, also a former HHS graduate.
The 2017 Salutatorian was Kyle Secakuku
and there was a tie for Valedictorian between
Nicholai Ethan Bolus and Daniel Tuuwa Lim
who were named co-Valedictorians. Secakuku
gave the Salutatorian address and the Valedictorian address was given by Bolus and Lim. Bolus
will be attending Northern Arizona University in
Flagstaff, AZ in the fall. Lim will be attending
Ivy League School Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Lim received a full-ride
scholarship and as part of the scholarship, visited
Dartmouth in April.
National Honor Society Advisor LaVonne
Honyouti introduced members of the Nation-
HHS Co-Valedictorian Daniel Tuuwa Lim
al Honor Society: Nicholai Bolus, Boisiu Dewangyumptewa, Hawthrone Dukepoo, Janessa
Lahaleon, Daniel Lim, Gloria Lomahoema,
Joshua Lomayestewa, Maree Mahkewa, Kyle
Secakuku and Kelly Tungovia.
Interim Superintendent Alban Naha presented the Class of 2017 and the Hopi Jr. Sr. High
School Governing Board presented the Diplomas. Boisiu Dewangyumptewa gave the Benediction followed by a Reception in the Bruin
gym to Honor the Graduates.
2017 Class Officers: President Daniel Lim,
Vice President Janissa Lahaleon, Secretary Janice Poleahla and Treasurer Gloria Lomahoema.
HJSHS Governing Board: President Ivan Sidney, Sr., Vice President Valerie Kooyaquaptewa,
Clerk Laurel Poleyestewa, Member Sandra Dennis and Member Edgar Shupla.
• June 3, 1963, Healing vs
Jones appealed, Court declined to review case.
• June 10, 1920, Hotvella
people forcibly dipped in
de-lousing chemicals
• June 22, 1970, Indian Education Act PL 93-318
moved Indian Education
• AD 1-700, Hopi Ancestors
cultivated corn, squash,
beans, cotton and turkeys
Community
Calendar
6/12, 1-3p: Food Handler’s
Trng Bacavi Comm Ctr
6/14, 1-3:30p: Vehicle Child
Safety Class. Wellness Ctr
6/18, Father’s Day
6/20-22/17, 9a-4p: Hopi
Credit Assoc Youth Financial
Literacy Camp. Tewa Adm Bldg
6/26, 5:30p: 100 Mile Club
Registration. 6p: Run/walk
starts- Hotevilla Village
Head Start Recruitment Sch
6/14, 8a-5p: FMES
6/20, 10a-12p: Moencopi Ctr
6/20, 2:30-4p: (across)
Hotevilla Village Store
6/21, 9a-12p: Kykotsmovi
Store
6/27, 10a-12p: Soongopavi
(by 3 kivas)
6/27, 1:30-3p: Keams Canyon Store
The Hopi
Tutuveni
PO Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ
928-734-3282
Jackson remembrance and Thin Elk, Hopi
grave marker replacement General Counsel
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
Hopi Chairman Herman
G. Honanie announced the
hire of Theresa Thin Elk as
the new General Counsel
for the Hopi Tribe.
Thin Elk is a member of
the Colville Confederated
Tribes, a confederation of
twelve different tribes in
Eastern Washington (descended from the Wenatchi
Ralford
John
Jackson
L-R: Ivan Jackson addresses Gold Star Mother Dolly
and Entiat bands).
Jackson, Christine Jackson, guest, AZ VA Director
Thin Elk graduated from
Wanda Wright and Chairman Herman G. Honanie
Gonzaga University with
a B.A. in Political Science
Louella Nahsonhoya
portrayed in the June 27, 1969 issue of and Criminal Justice and
LIFE Magazine: “Faces of the American received her Juris Doctorate
Hopi Tutuveni
from the University of Iowa,
Dead in Vietnam – One Week’s Toll.”
The rest is history as Connor decided School of Law in 2000.
Family members, villagers, officials
from the Veterans Administration, the to correct the error and “make it right.” Her employment career
Hopi Tribe, Jamescita Peshlakai from the Chris Taylor from Waltham, MA designed includes working for her
AZ State Legislature and many others, the new marker and Hunt Studio from Tribe in the Office of Resgathered at the family home of late Ral- San Francisco, CA completed the carv- ervation Attorney (the Atford Jackson in old Oraibi, AZ on May 25 ing. Many people generously donated to torney General) for 8 years
for a Remembrance Ceremony and Grave the replacement marker. The new mark- and for the Ho-Chunk Tribe
er has a picture of a feather and a parrot, of Wisconsin as their LegMarker replacement .
Jackson was drafted into the US Marine symbolizing Jackson’s Clan and reads as islative Counsel. Thin Elk
Corps during the Vietnam War period and follows: Ralford John Jackson born July also worked as a Prosecutor
was killed in action on May 22, 1969 in 15, 1948 Old Oraibi, Arizona. Died May and as a Public Defender
Quang Tri province in South Vietnam. His 22, 1969, Vietnam. US Marine – Bronze for other Indian Tribes.
“I was an administrative
remains were transported back to the Unit- Star – Purple Heart.
law
judge for the Colville
Clark Tenakhongva, US Army, Greed States and laid to rest at the burial site
Tribal
Child Support Proin Oraibi Village on the Hopi Reservation. nada, served as Master of Ceremonies
gram
and
a Pro TempoThe Veterans Administration ordered for the event. Leonard Talaswaima, US
re
Judge
for
the Spokane
a headstone for Jackson; but, when the Army, Vietnam War opened with prayer,
Tribe
of
Indians,”
said
headstone finally arrived, the family no- followed by the playing of the TAPS and
Think
Elk.
ticed a mistake on it. The marker had his a Flag Ceremony/Presentation of Flag to
residency listed as Oraibi, Utah. With the Gold Star Mother Dolly Jackson. Special In a recent introduction
lack of resources/help to get it corrected, comments were made by Wanda Wright, to the Hopi Tribal Council,
the family left the marker on his grave for Director, Arizona Department of Veter- Deputy General Counsel
many years. A high school friend, Hutch ans Services, Hopi Chairman Herman G. Karen Pennington comNoline from San Carlos, Arizona on the
Apache reservation became aware of this
error and promised to get it corrected.
Fortunate enough for Noline, he came
in contact with Jef Connors from San
Francisco, CA who was doing a research
project on the lives of 242 soldiers and
Marines who died during the week of May
28 through June 3, 1969. The soldiers are
Honanie and Phillip Quochytewa.
Eljean Joshevama, Jackson’s godfather, closed out the session with a special
prayer and passing of the corn. Several
Navajo/Hopi bike riders were also present
at the Remembrance Ceremony.
Gold Star Mother Dolly Jackson stated
this will now bring closure to the burden
she carries and will now put it behind her.
Theresa Thin Elk, Hopi
Tribe General Counsel
mended them for selecting
Think Elk as their General
Counsel, saying “Theresa
is a policy lawyer and will
make great contributions to
the Hopi Tribe.”
Pennington, who was
also hired as Chief Judge
for the Hopi Courts, will be
leaving the Office of General Counsel to fill the long
vacant Chief Judgeship.
Think Elk is married to
Sean Thin Elk from the
Rosebud Sioux Tribe and
has four children - three
boys and one girl.
“Theresa Thin Elk began
employment with the Hopi
Tribe on May 15. Please
help us in welcoming her
and her family to the Hopi
Reservation,” said Hopi
Chairman Honanie.
She said this is a new beginning and will start anew,
with fresh breath and happy thoughts for a brighter future. Christine Jackson DeAngelis, daughter of Jackson
was also present. Ralford Jackson’s name is listed on the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
Contributors to grave marker replaced listed on P4
2 TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI
Hopi Tribal Council Third Quarter Session
June 1, 2017 AGENDA (Amendment #1)
I. Call To Order
II. Certification Of Tribal Council Representatives
III. Roll Call
IV. Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance
V. Announcements
VI. Correspondence
VII. Calendar Planning
VIII. Approval Of Minutes
IX. Approval Of Agenda
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Action Item 014-2017 – To amend Ordinance 17A (Revised) to increase fees on all non-Hopi businesses – Author/Danny Honanie, Chief
Revenue Commissioner, Office of Revenue Commission – TABLED
2. Action Item 045-2017 – To approve and accept the Navajo Rental
Payment in the amount of $122,215.05 – Author/Robert Sumatzkuku,
Treasurer, The Hopi Tribe – 6/5/17 @ 1:30 p.m.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Action Item 050-2017 – To approve the 2017-2018 Hopi Hunting
and Trapping Regulations and Application forms – Author/Darren Talayumptewa, Director, Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program - 6/5/17 @ 10:30 a.m.
2. Action Item 058-2017 – To approve revisions to Resolution H-0322017 concerning EMS Substation to clarify fund source for project and
approval of all services exceeding the $60,000.00 threshold. Author Anthony Huma, Director Hopi Emergency Medical Services- 6/5/17 2:30pm
3. Action Item 059-2017 – To approve a Cooperative Agreement between the Hopi Tribe and DNA – Hopi Legal Services, Inc. for Public
Defender Services – Author/Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel - 6/5/17 @ 3:30 p.m.
4. Action Item 060-2017 – To approve Sole Source Consulting Agreement with Howard Shanker Law Firm, PLC, to provide legal services
for the Hopi Election Board, 2017 Hopi Tribal Election – Author/Kristopher Holmes, Chairperson, Hopi Election Board - 6/6/17, 10:00 a.m.
5. Action Item 061-2017 – To approve Charter of Incorporation for
Hopi Utilities Corporation – Author/Tim Bodell, Director, Hopi Public
Utility Authority - 6/6/17 @ 11:00 a.m.
Director/Editor
XII. REPORTS - (1 hr. time allotted) *Required
1. Office of the Chairman *
2. Office of the Vice Chairman * - 6/1/17 @ 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE
3. Office of Tribal Secretary *
4. Office of the Treasurer *
5. General Counsel *
6. Office of the Executive Director *
7. Land Commission *
8. Water/Energy Committee *
9. Transportation Committee * - 6/7/17 @ 1:30 p.m.
10. Law Enforcement Committee * - 6/1/17,10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE
11. Office of Revenue Commission *
12. Investment Committee *
13. Health/Education Committee *
14. Budget Oversight Team
XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS
1. Audit Team
2. Fire Designee (2)
3. Election Board – Alternate 3 position
4. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – Board of Directors (2 positions for Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members)
5. Deputy General Counsel (1 position)
Louella Nahsonhoya
928-734-3281
Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us
XIV. OTHER
1. Hopi Tribal Council Orientation & Priority Setting – Hopi Tribal
Council - 1/23, 24 25/17 @ 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. daily – To be continued
2. Introduction of Mural Net Team and Presentation of potential Mobile
Broadband Project at Hopi by Mural Net – Chad Hamill, Vice President
for Native American Initiatives, Northern Arizona University, Office of
Native American Initiatives - 6/7/17 @ 10:00 a.m.
3. Review of Draft I T Policy – Jerolyn Takala, Director, Office of Information Technology and Daniel Honahni, Executive Director, Office
of Executive Director - 6/8/17 @ 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Hopi Tribal Council
2nd Quarter Session - March 1, 2017
May 26 AGENDA (Amendment #7)
I. Call to Order
II. Certification of Appointed Election Officials
1. Tribal Registrar - COMPLETE
2. Hopi Election Board Member - COMPLETE
III. Roll Call
IV. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
V. Announcements
VI. Correspondence
VII. Calendar Planning
VIII. Approval Of Minutes
November 9, 10, 23, 24, 25, 2015 – APPROVED 3/1/17
IX. Approval Of Agenda
of Vice Chairman – 4/3/17 @ 10: a.m. – WITHDRAWN – 4/3/17
4. Action Item 007-2016 – To adopt the Hopi Human Resources Policy Manual with an effective date of (Approval Date by Tribal Council) – Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Director, Office of Human Resources
– WITHDRAWN - 3/29/17
5. Action Item 022-2017 – To increase width of Stetson Road roadway
easement – Author/Lamar Keevama, Tribal Council Representative,
Bacavi Village – 3/6/17 @ 9:30 a.m. – APPROVED
6. Action Item 023-2017 – To authorize Chairman of the Hopi Tribe
to execute a land lease with SEC Power Corporation – Author/Lamar
Keevama, Tribal Council Representative, Bacavi Village - 3/20/17 @
2:30 p.m. - APPROVED
7. Action Item 024-2017 – To approve Tribal Enrollment applications
X. Unfinished Business
1. Action Item 014-2017 – To amend Ordinance 17A (Revised) to in- for Hopi Membership – Author/Mary L. Polacca, Director, Office of
crease fees on all non-Hopi businesses. Author Danny Honanie, Chief Enrollment – 3/6/17 @ 2:30 p.m. – APPROVED
Revenue Commissioner, Office of Revenue Commission – TABLED 8. Action Item 025-2017 – To approve carry over funds in the Hopi
2. Action Item 045-2017 – To approve and accept the Navajo Rental Cultural Preservation Office Revolving Account into subsequent years
Payment in the amount of $122,215.05 – Author/Robert Sumatzkuku, – Author/Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Director, HCPO - 3/7/17 @ 2:30 p.m.
Treasurer, The Hopi Tribe - 5/23/17 @ 2:30 p.m. – To be rescheduled – APPROVED
9. Action Item 026-2017 – To move from 638 to Government to
XI. NEW BUSINESS
Government for Hopi Tribe Department of Transportation – Author/
XII. REPORTS - (1 hr. time allotted) *Required
Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation 1. Office of the Chairman *
3/20/17 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED
2. Office of the Vice Chairman * 5/25/17, 3:30pm -To be rescheduled
10. Action Item 027-2017 – To approve EMS proposed structure and
st
3. Office of Tribal Secretary * - COMPLETE (Written – 1 quarter)
budget for a new Westside EMS Substation in Kykotsmovi, AZ within
4. Office of the Treasurer * 4/5/17 @ 2:30 p.m. - COMPLETE
the existing leased Wildland Fire/EMS site – Author/Anthony Huma,
5. General Counsel *
Director, Hopi Emergency Medical Services - 3/20/17 @ 1:30 p.m. –
6. Office of the Executive Director * - 5/25/17, 9am - COMPLETE
APPROVED
7. Land Commission *
11. Action Item 028-2017 – To approve Attorney Contract with Men8. Water/Energy Committee * - 3/1/17 @ 10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE
tor Law Group, PLLC effective January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017
9. Transportation Committee * - 5/25/17, 1:30pm - To be rescheduled – Author/Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel - 3/20/17 @ 3:30
10. Law Enforcement Committee * - 5/25/17, 2:30pm- To be rescheduled p.m. – APPROVED
11. Office of Revenue Commission *
12. Action Item 029-2017 – Consultant Agreement with Daniel E.
12. Investment Committee * - 5/24/17, 10a– 2:00 noon - COMPLETE Driscoll to carry out the goals and objectives of the 2017 USFWS Trib13. Health/Education Committee *
al Wildlife Grant proposal - 3/21/17 @ 9:30 a.m. – APPROVED
14. Budget Oversight Team
13. A.I. 030-2017 - To Approve HIR 501(3), HIR 503(1), HIR 4(29),
15. Task Team 1 – Update Report – 5/22/17, 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE LRTP and Task orders to Red Plains for project design and obligate
16. Task Team 2 – Update Report - 5/25/17 @ 10:00 a.m. – To promore monies for the design – Author/ Michael Lomayaktewa, Direcvide written report
tor, HDOT – 4/3/17 @ 1:30 p.m. – APPROVED
XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS
14. Action Item 031-2017- To Approve corrections to proposed amend1. Audit Team
ments to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Hopi Tribe. (Add-on)
2. Fire Designee (2)
3/23/17– DEFEATED
3. Election Board – Interview for Regular Member position - 4/27/17 15. Action Item 032-2017 - To approve Arizona Public Service Grant
@ 10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE
of Easement Request for Keams Canyon Sewage Lagoon Wastewater
4. Election Board – Alternate 3 position
Treatment Facility – Author/Eric Tewa, Realty Technician, OHRES 5. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – Board of Direc- 5/9/17 @ 10:30 a.m. - APPROVED
tors (2 positions for Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members)
16. Action Item 033-2017 - To approve Navajo Tribal Utility Au6. General Counsel (1 position) & Deputy General Counsel (1 posithority’s request for Grant of Easement for Overhead Power line in
tion) - 3/8/17 – 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & 3/9/17 – 10:30 a.m. – 5:00
Yuwehloo Pahki Community - Author/Eric Tewa, Realty Technician,
p.m. – COMPLETE
OHRES – 5/9/17 @ 3:30 p.m. (add-on) - APPROVED
7. Tribal Registrar position - Interview - 4/27/17, 9:30am- COMPLETE 17. Action Item 034-2017 - To approve Navajo Tribal Utility Authority’s request
XIV. OTHER
for Grant of Easement for water line in Yuweholoo Pahki Community - Author/
1. Hopi Tribal Council Orientation & Priority Setting – Hopi Tribal
Eric Tewa, Realty Technician, OHRES - 4/4/17,9:30am WITHDRAWN – 4/4/17
Council - 1/23, 24 25/17 @ 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. daily – To be continued
18. Action Item 035-2017 – To approve a Non-research MOU between the Hopi
2. Introduction of Mural Net Team and Presentation of potential
Tribe and CAIR/NAU to conduct a community based survey – Author/Dana RusMobile Broadband Project at Hopi by Mural Net – Chad Hamill, Vice sell, Manager, Hopi Cancer Support Services – 4/4/17 (add-on) – APPROVED
19. Action Item 036-2017 – To approve Polacca Sand Clan Grant of EasePresident for Native American Initiatives, Northern Arizona University, Office of Native American Initiatives - 5/24/17 @ 1:30 p.m. - To ment request – Author/Eric Tewa, Realty Technician, Office of Real Estate
Services - 4/4/17 (add-on) – WITHDRAWN – 4/4/17
be rescheduled
20. Action Item 037-2017 – To delegate to the Water/Energy Team Authority
XV. ADJOURNMENT
COMPLETED ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
1. Action Item 007-2016 – To adopt the Hopi Human Resources
Policy Manual with an effective date of (Approval Date by Tribal
Council) – Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Director, Office of Human Resources – WITHDRAWN - 3/29/17
2. Action Item 096-2016 – To approve amendment to Ordinance 37
– Hopi Labor Code – TERO Fee – Author/Brant Honahnie, Director,
TERO - 3/6/17 @ 3:30 p.m. – APPROVED
3. Action Item 006-2017 – To appoint Ms. Olufunmike Owoso as
Chief Prosecutor – Author/Dwayne Secakuku, Chief of Staff, Office
HOPI
TUTUVENI
STAFF
to negotiate, enter into and amend Contracts with LCR Experts and other
Consultants – Author/Lamar Keevama, Chairman, Water/Energy Committee 4/24/17 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED
21. Action Item 038-2017 – To approve Hopi Resource Enforcement Services to initiate research, planning, development, seek funding and submit
a Letter of Intent to Bureau of Indian Affairs, Law Enforcement to become
self-sustaining as a P.L. 93-638 entity – Author/Virgil Pinto, Chief Ranger,
HRES - 4/24/17 @ 2:30 p.m. – APPROVED
22. Action Item 039-2017 – To update/establish a Revolving Account for Hopi
Tutuveni as mandated in the 2017 Budget & Appropriations Language Author/
Louella Nahsonhoya, Director/Managing Editor - 4/24/17,3:30pm – APPROVED
Office Manager
Medina Lomatska
928-734-3282
MLomatska@hopi.nsn.us
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Belma Navakuku
Dr. Angela Gonzales
Candace Hamana
Curtis Honanie
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Moenkopi Travel Center,
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TRIBAL COUNCIL
Herman G. Honanie
CHAIRMAN
Alfred Lomahquahu Jr
VICE CHAIRMAN
Theresa Lomakema
Tribal Secretary
Robert Sumatzkuku
Tribal Treasurer
Alfonso Sakeva
Sergeant-At-Arms
Village of Upper Moenkopi
Michael Elmer
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Village of Bakabi
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Clifford Quotsaquahu
Village of Kykotsmovi
Jack Harding, Jr.
Antone Honanie
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Village of Sipaulovi
Anita Bahnimptewa
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First Mesa Consolidated Vlgs
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Wallace Youvella Sr.
Village of Mishongnovi
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Craig Andrews
Pansy K. Edmo
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Names of donors - Jackson from P1
Names of donors who contributed to the Jackson headstone replacement: Verne B. Bell, Weatherford, TX;
LTG Paul E. Blackwell, York, SC; Larry Burgess, Virginia; Mickey Coe, Corrales, NM; Jef & Laura Connor, San
Francisco, CA; Mary Lou Connor & Simone Pastacaldi, Los Angeles,CA; Jay Couture, Rye, NH; Ann & Glenn
Crispell, Vienna, VA: BG Thomas V. Draude, USMC (ret), Lutz, FL; Doc Holland, Lake Elsinore, CA; Marcia
Huberman, Walnut Creek, CA; Robert & Betty Jackson, Oneonta, AL; Linda Connor Kane & Andrew Kane, Fairview, NC; John Kline, Burnsville, MN; James Magee, Duluth, GA; Carol McCarthy, Lockport, NY; TJ Mundy;
George Mutter, Naples, FL; Hutch & Elsie Noline, San Carlos, AZ; Molly & Dave Peffer, Austin, TX; Dennis NT
Perkins, Madison, CT; Tim Phillips; Kay Scharoun, Camillus, NY; Bill Scott, Rye, NH; Ken Settel & Linda Kline,
Brookline, MA; Steen Simonsen, Falls Church, VA; Chris Taylor, Waltham, MA; Chic Thompson, Charlottesville,
VA; Patricia & Andrew Wartell, Vienna, VA; and Mike Willis, Florence, NY.
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If you have questions or require addi23. Action Item 040-2017 – To approve Tribal Enroll- Student Council Sponsor - 3/7/17, 9am – COMPLETE
ment applications for Hopi Membership – Author/Mary 2. Discussion – Appeal to extend appointment of Trib- tional information, please contact the
L. Polacca, Director, Enrollment Office – 5/8/17 @ al Registrar Karen Shupla and Election Board Mem10:30 a.m. - APPROVED
ber Colleen Seletstewa’s term – Kristopher Holmes, Managing Editor, Louella Nahsonhoya,
24. Action Item 041-2017 – To approve the 2017 Ea- Chairman, Hopi Election Board – 3/7/17 @ 9:30 a.m. at (928) 734-3282.
gle Protocol with the Navajo Nation – Author/Leigh
Kuwanwisiwma, Director, Hopi Cultural Preservation
Office - 4/25/17 @ 9:30 a.m. – APPROVED
25. Action Item 042-2017 – To approve settlement ofth
case captioned Benally v. Kaye, Case No. 05-17041 (9
Cir. Ct. App.) (D.C. No. CV 03-1330-PCT-NVW (D.
Ariz.)) and settlement of certain issues involved in the
Accommodation Agreement –Author/Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel, OGC - 4/25/17 @ 10:30
a.m. – APPROVED
26. Action Item 043-2017 – To enter into a contract with
Show Low Construction in the amount of $670,220.91
for HIR 603(1) Sand Clan construction project – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department
of Transportation - 5/8/17 @ 1:30 p.m. – APPROVED
27. Action Item 044-2017 – To approve Hopi Tribal
Relinquishment of a Minor – Author/Mary L. Polacca,
Director, Enrollment Office - 5/8/17 @ 2:30 p.m. – APPROVED
28. Action Item 046-2017 – To approve Conflict Counsel Contract for Norma Classen, Classen Law Office,
L.L.C. to provide legal representation of tribal members
– Author/Craig Wallace, Acting Chief Judge - 5/9/17 @
9:30 a.m. – APPROVED
29. Action Item 047-2017 – To authorize Hopi Department of Transportation to submit the BIA Indian
Highway Safety Program Child Passenger Safety Grant
application – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director,
HDOT - 5/22/17 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED
30. Action Item 048-2017 – To ratify Hopi Tribal Council’s decision to hire Theresa Thin Elk - 5/9/17 @3:30
p.m. (add-on) – APPROVED
31. Action Item 049-2017 – To approve change of range
status of South Oraibi range unit– Author/Priscilla Pavatea, Director, Office of Range Management - 5/22/17
@ 1:30 p.m. – APPROVED
32. Action Item 051-2017 – To authorize Hopi Resource
Enforcement Services to apply for the SMART FY 2017
Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant –
Author/Virgil Pinto, Chief Ranger, HRES - 5/22/17 @
2:30 p.m. – APPROVED
33. Action Item 052-2017 – To approve a Revolving
Account, Carry-over Funds for Office of Land Information System – Author/Andrew Gashwazra, Director,
Office of Planning & Economic Development - 5/23/17
@ 9:30 a.m. – APPROVED
34. Action Item 053-2017 – To approve Hopi Tribal
Relinquishment of a Minor – Author/Mary L. Polacca,
Director, Office of Enrollment - 5/22/17 @ 3:30 p.m. –
APPROVED
35. Action Item 054-2017 – To approve Navajo Tribal
Utility Authority’s Grant of Easement request for Spider
Mound Community – Author/Eric Tewa, Realty Technician, Office of Real Estate Services - 5/23/17 @ 10:30
a.m. – APPROVED
36. Action Item 055-2017 – To approve Arizona Public
Service’s Grant of Easement request for Polacca Sand
Clan location – Author/Eric Tewa, Realty Technician,
Office of Real Estate Services - 5/23/17 @ 1:30 p.m. –
APPROVED
37. Action Item 056-2017 – To approve a fund appropriation for Maddox, Isaacson & Cisneros LLP 2017 Attorney Contract concerning securities arbitration matters
– Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel, Office of
General Counsel - 5/23/17 @ 3:30 p.m. - APPROVED
REPORTS
1. Report on progress of Task Team 2 – Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Vice Chairman - 3/6/17 @ 1:30 p.m. – COMPLETE – Written Report
2. Report on Peabody Bankruptcy Case – Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel - 3/7/17 @ 8:00 a.m.
– COMPLETE
3. Report – update on Theresa Thin Elk Contract – Carlene Tenakhongva, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chairman - 4/4/17 @ 1:30 p.m. - COMPLETE
4. Report – update on Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Project
(HAMP) – Lionel Puhuyesva, Director, Hopi Water Resources Program – 4/5/17 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE
5. Task Team 1 update report – Herman G. Honanie,
Chairman - 4/24/17 @ 1:30 p.m. – COMPLETE
6. Report – Updates on Attorneys – Herman G. Honanie,
Chairman – 4/26/17 - COMPLETE
7. Report on Employee Benefits (add-on) – David Talayumptewa, Chairman, Investment Committee - 5/9/17
- COMPLETE
OTHER
1. Visit and observation of HTC session by Hopi Day
School Student Council & Sponsor – Jaselynn Shulavicie,
– COMPLETE
3. Discussion re: cleanup alternative at Tuba City Dump
– Clancy Tenley, USEPA - 3/7/17 @ 1:30 p.m. – COMPLETE
4. Discussion on BIA Law Enforcement Service’s Scope
of Work – Mario Redlegs, Acting Special Agent in
Charge, District III, BIA Office of Justice Services and
Jamie Kootswatewa, Assistant Special Agent in Charge,
District III, OJS – 3/21/17 @ 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. – COMPLETE
5. Discussion re: Vice Chairman’s Email of October
25, 2016 alleging Chairman in serious neglect of duty
– LeRoy Shingoitewa, Tribal Council Representative –
3/23/17 - @ 10:30 a.m. – WITHDRAWN – 3/23/17
6. Discussion re: review & oversight authority including
personnel evaluations over all Regulated Entities – Herman G. Honanie, Chairman - 3/21/17 @ 10:30 a.m. –
COMPLETE
7. Discussion re: Study to identify the effectiveness of
mechanisms that interested Tribes can use to increase
self-determination and tribal control over programs and
activities that serve the Tribe and its members – Jay
Spaan, Senior Analyst, U.S. Government Accountability Office - 3/23/17 @ 9:00 a.m. – COMPLETE
8. Introduction of Glen Canyon Park Superintendent
and discussion re: Park – William Shott and Erick Stanfield - 3/23/17 @ 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. – COMPLETE
9. Meet & greet - City of Flagstaff Council & Mayor
Coral J. Evans– 4/5/17 @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE
10. Snow Bowl Issue – next Steps – Lamar Keevama,
Chairman, Water/Energy Team - 4/5/17 @ 1:30 – 3:30
p.m. – COMPLETE
11. Discussion re: District 6 Appeals and other issues
(add-on) – Priscilla Pavatea, Director, Office of Range
Management- 4/4/17 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE
12. Discussion with Villages re: concerns – Village
Community Service Administrators - 4/25 & 26/17 –
1:30 – 5:00 p.m. each day – COMPLETE
13. Meet & Greet – BLM Representatives – Leon
Thomas, District Manager & staff - 4/26/17 @ 10:30
a.m. – COMPLETE
14. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation
Annual Shareholders meeting – Lamar Keevama, HTEDC Interim Chairperson & HTEDC Board – 4/27/17
@ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE
15. Discussion – Corrections to Amendment B and E
of the proposed amendments to the Hopi Constitution
– Wendell Honanie, Superintendent, Hopi Agency (addon) - 4/25/17 @ 8:30 a.m. – COMPLETE
16. Discussion – FINRA Case 13-1388 Hopi Tribe vs.
Carolina Capital Markets, etal – Norberto Cisneros,
Tribal Attorney (add-on) - 4/27/17 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE
17. Discussion to seek guidance on how the Office of
Real Estate Services and Hopi Tribal Housing Authority
are to proceed with A.I. #033-2017 - NTUA’s request
for Grant of Easement for Overhead Power line in Yuwehloo Pahki Community – Author/Eric Tewa – Wes
Corbin, Executive Director, Hopi Tribal Housing Authority - 5/9/17 @ 1:30 p.m. – WITHDRAWN
18. Presentation on legal matters pertaining to the Little
Colorado River Adjudication – Colin Campbell, Esq.,
and Osborn Maledon – 5/10/17 @ 10:30 a.m. – 12:00
noon – COMPLETE
19. Presentation on legal matters pertaining to the Little
Colorado River Adjudication – Vanessa Willard, DOJ
Attorney – 5/10/17 @ 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. – COMPLETE
20. Discussion with Finance Director and Tribal Treasurer re: concerns by Tribal Council - 5/11/17 @ 9:30
– 12:00 noon – COMPLETE
21. Discussion with Finance Director and Tribal Treasure re: concerns by Village Community Service Administrators - 5/11/17 @ 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. – COMPLETE
22. Presentation of First Mesa Consolidated Villages’
completed Business Leases – Ivan Sidney, Sr., Village
Administrator, First Mesa Consolidated Villages 5/24/17 @ 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. – WITHDRAWN
23. Presentation on Budget Oversight Team’s progress
and direction on budget planning – Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Budget Oversight Team Chairman – 5/25/17 @
11:00 a.m. – COMPLETE
24. Visit and observation of HTC session by Second
Mesa Day School Students & Sponsor – Deborah Baker, Student Council Sponsor - 5/22/17 @ 9:00 a.m. –
COMPLETE
25. Discussion with Chief Judge Craig Wallace, Judge
Delfred Leslie and Judge Walter Edd re: Letter from
Department of Justice regarding bed space (add-on) 5/24/17 @ 9:00 a.m. - COMPLETE
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Jackson inducted into Honahnie, MC at Hopi High School
National Technical Tuba City Boarding Commencement from P1
Honor Society
School Promotion
By: Everett F. Gomez
WIOA Case Manger
Congratulations to Trevor Jackson, Sichomovi Village, on his recent induction
to the National Technical
Honor Society!
Jackson graduated from
Hopi Jr/Sr. High School in
2015 and is a current participant of the Hopi Tribe
Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Program.
He is in the Combination
Welding Program at Arizona Automotive Institute,
Glendale, AZ. He continues to maintain a 4.0 Grade
Point Average and has Perfect Attendance! We are all
proud of his hard work and
accomplishments!
For more information
about the WIOA program
call 928-734 3542.
Joseph Lethiahoya Honahnie poses with Hopi Chairman Herman Honanie and Navajo Vice President Jonathan Nez. He served as Master of Ceremonies at the
Tuba City Boarding School 8th Grade Promotion and is
the son of Troy and Tanya Honahnie.
2017 Hopi High School Graduates pose for a pic
Trevor Jackson
Second Mesa Day
School Promotion
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
Second Mesa Day School
(SMDS) held their 6th grade
Promotion Ceremony on
May 22, with a total of 48
students promoting from 6th
grade to 7th grade. Most will
attend Hopi Jr. High School
in the Fall.
Ten students with high academic grades were named
as Top Ten Students, including: Maricella Bahe, Kiarra David, Kaleigh Huma,
LaDonna Jacket, Jayson
Kootswatewa,
Marques
Lee, Amelia Madriles, Arion Sahneyah, Evonne Sidney and Elias Susunkewa.
LaDonna Jacket was
named Salutatorian and
Evonne Sidney was named
Valedictorian. These two
students achieved and
maintained the highest
grade point average (gpa)
to be honored as Salutatorian and Valedictorian.
SMDS teachers Lorisa Qumawunu and Gazel
Naha named and recognized them for their efforts.
Jacket and Sidney addressed their fellow classmates and the audience
with encouraging words.
The SMDS School
Board and School Administration presented Certificates of Completion.
(At the beginning, a moment of silence was ob
Co-Valedictorian Daniel
Tuuwa Lim with First
Lady Arlene Honanie
served in honor of fellow
student Darius “Dawa”
Nahkalayah who was an
Honor Roll student, Student
of the Month and also an
athlete. Also remembered
was Perry “Willie” Honani,
6th Grade Teacher Assistant
and Basketball coach and
Geoffry Antone,5th Grade
Teacher Assistant).
National Honor Society Members with Advisor
HJSHS academic awards ceremony
Stan Bindell, Hopi Tutuveni
Valedictorian
Evonne Sidney
Salutatorian
LaDonna Jacket
About 150 Hopi Jr/Sr High
School students were given
academic awards during the
annual ceremony May 15 in
the school’s cafeteria.
Athletic Director Ricky
Greer, serving as the emcee, thanked the parents for
pushing the students behind
the scenes. He thanked the
teachers for their passion
and leadership, and the
staff for their help.
Melissa Gaseoma, special education teacher,
praised the special education students and talked
about the great experience
of being involved with
Special Olympics.
“We will try to get the
games here this summer,”
she said.
Gaseoma thanked nine
partners, or volunteers, for
helping the special education students with Special
Olympics.
“If not for you they
wouldn’t have had that,”
she said.
Walter Niino, an English
teacher, said sometimes
students curse because they
have an English problem.
“It’s not a parenting
problem, or a discipline
problem. It’s an English
problem,” he said.
Blue Jirak, another English teacher, said Hopi
students have had a tremendous impact on him.
Lynn Fredericks, another
English teacher, said students need to focus in order
to be dedicated to a goal.
“We can make a difference if students are focused,” she said. “We need
to push away the distractions.”
Fredericks said she is
amazed at the talent the
students have.
Skip Keith, who teaches
U.S. history, recounted how
on this day in 1905 Las Ve-
gas was founded; on this day
in 1941 Joe DiMaggio began
his 56 game hitting streak;
on this day in 1940 nylon
stockings went on sale; and
on this day in 2008 the U.S.
Supreme Court ruled in favor of same sex marriage.
Rodney Harris, a science
teacher, recounted how he
left Hopi High and then returned.
“Because once you’ve
been to Hopiland you have
to come home,” he said.
Lavonne Honyouti, another science teacher, said
the academic awards banquet is one of her favorite
events.
“One of my goals is to be
here as long as Mr. Flud,”
she said about longtime geography teacher Gerald Flud.
Major James Cox, head
of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, thanked
the families for trusting
them with their children.
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Ducey vetoes bill that would HJSHS students perform at
have protected HS journalism Talent Show on May 12
students and teachers supported by Navajo legislators
Stan Bindell, Hopi Tutuveni
PHOENIX, AZ- Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed a bill May 22 that would have
protected high school journalism teachers
and journalism students. The bill was supported by all three Navajo legislators.
Gov. Ducey told Capitol Media Services that he supports First Amendment
rights for journalism students as long as
they are supervised and can be overridden
by school principals and administrators.
Representative of the Arizona Newspaper Association and Arizona Interscholastic Press Association were among those
who were unhappy with the governor’s
ruling and believed it showed a lack of understanding on the governor’s part about
how high school journalism works.
The Arizona House of Representatives
and the Arizona State Senate passed bills
that would give Arizona public school
journalism students and their teachers
more protection for responsible journalism in high school newspapers.
The three legislators from the Navajo
Nation state legislative district all voted for
the bill, known as Senate Bill 1384. Sen.
Jamescita Peshlakai, Rep. Winona Benally
and Rep. Eric Descheenie voted for the bill.
Paula Casey, executive director of the
Arizona Newspaper Association and one of
the key supporters of the bill, said the bill
had widespread support including the Deans
from Arizona State University and University of Arizona. The bill also had the backing of the Student Law Press Center and the
Arizona Interscholastic Press Association.
The main sponsor of the bill was Arizona
State Sen. Majority Leader Kimberly Yee.
Yee has been seeking a similar bill for the
past 25 years when she attended Greenway High School and wrote for the school
newspaper, the Demon Dispatch. Yee, according to the Arizona Republic, wrote a
story about drug dealing in the school’s
parking lot along with a caricature of the
school’s principal. Both were censored.
Yee served as the keynote speaker at
an AIPA conference about seven months
ago when she learned that the bill she was
hoping for back in 1992 had never passed.
“She was taken aback that it had not
passed and she was anxious to see it pass
so she sponsored the bill,” Casey said.
“Having a sponsor with experience in
censorship and someone from the major-
ity party was important.”
The bill applies to public schools, state
universities and community colleges. It
does not apply to private schools or federal schools such as Bureau of Indian Education schools. Student supervisors, such
as teachers or advisors, remain responsible for overseeing content.
The bill passed the Senate 29-0 with one
member not voting, but there was more
controversy in the House where it passed
41-19. The bill is part of a New Voices
drive that is sweeping the country and similar bills have been passed in 12 states.
Casey said the House members who
voted against it thought it would give high
school journalism students free rein. Far
from that scenario, the bill does not allow
libel, slander, invasion of privacy, anything that violates state or federal laws,
anything lewd or obscene and states that
high school papers must have guidelines
for covering content in a manner that is
responsible, fair and accurate.
“The reality is that students have to answer to their teachers and advisors,” Casey said. “They won’t allow them to do
anything that is not in the best interest of
the class.”
The bill would protect the journalism
students and advisors from administrators
who did not like the stories for any reason.
“This would protect teachers and advisors from feeling that their jobs are being
threatened,” Casey said. “Students do good
work. Some administrators say 14-15 year
olds are not mature enough to do good stories, but we’ve seen that they can.”
Casey said high school journalists are the
future journalists, so they deserve support.
“If they get a bad taste in their mouth in
high school because they are being censored then they may not want a career in
journalism. They should have the right to
tell unbiased stories,” Casey said. “They
should not be censored for no good reason.
When you look at the newspaper every day
you see stories you don’t like. That doesn’t
mean they shouldn’t be written.”
SB 1384 passed the House May 8,
passed the Senate May 9 and was sent to
the governor May 10.
Stan Bindell serves on the Arizona Interscholastic Press Association board. He can
be reached at thebluesmagician@gmail.com
Marie Mahkewa and Hawthorne Dukepoo perform a duet at talent show
Stan Bindell
Hopi Tutuveni
Hopi Jr/Sr High School had a talent
show May 12 that gave the students and
teachers a chance to show off their abilities.
Serena Leslie, a junior, was thrilled to
perform with classmates Stacy Charlie,
Hailey Cordell and Jacob Poleviyoama.
Charlie, Cordell and Leslie performed
“Hallelujah.” Poleviyoama and Leslie
also played the keyboards for “Halleluah.” The quartet sang “All I Want” with
Cordell on guitar.
“The talent show was spectacular and
performing for the school was a great experience,” Leslie said. “The audience really enjoyed the song “Halleluah.” As we
started singing, the audience brought out
their flashlights and swayed their arms in
the air.”
Leslie said the highlight of the talent
show was seeing Bolus lip synching to
“Diva” by Beyoncé. She said the talent show was well organized and went
smoothly, but she wished the school
could provide more and better equipment
next year.
“Next year, I would definitely like to
learn more songs to perform with the two
girls and guy I have performed with because
I think we work well together,” she said.
Leslie said the talent show motivates
her to keep her talent and carry it with her
to the future “because it’s a special gift
that most people can’t do so I am thankful for the opportunity to make myself
known.”
Her advice to other students who are
going to perform is to know what kind of
song you are doing and to not be afraid.
Bolus said he enjoyed dancing to the lip
sync of Beyoncé’s song.
“It went well and smooth. It was fun,”
he said.
Bolus said the audience was excited
and surprised with his performance.
“The highlight of the talent show was
when my friends Hailey (Cordell) and
Stacy (Charlie) sang,” he said.
Bolus said he would like to see better
equipment next year. He said the talent show
motivates him to do more next year. He said
seeing his teachers perform was great.
Hopi Jr. High School 8th Grade Promotion, May 17
NEWS RELEASE
Hopi Jr.Sr. High School
Governing Board
Hopi Junior High School held its 8th
Grade Promotion Ceremony May 17, at the
Hopi Bruin’s Stadium. Over 800 well-wishers observed the sixty 8th grade students
promoted to high school.
Hopi Junior High Principal Lucille Sidney gave the Welcome Address. In Hopi
she said, “Askwali, uma soosoyom oki! Nu
halay-ti! Translated it is a Hopi welcome to
students, parents, family members and
guests. Special guests included Hopi Tribal Chairman Herman Honanie and the First
Lady; Hopi Tribal Vice Chairman Alfred
Lomahquaha; Governing Board President
Ivan Sidney Sr., Governing Board Clerk
Laurel Poleyestewa, and Governing board
Members Edgar Shupla and Sandra Dennis; Interim Superintendent Alban Naha Jr.,
Dean of Students Charlene Youvella, staff
and faculty for joining the students in celebrating their achievement.
Hopi Tribal Chairman Herman Honanie
in an interview said, “The world is at their
feet. They need to continue to apply themselves and to listen to people who can help
guide them.
Honanie said, “I want to encourage all
the parents to keep supporting their children. Education is something that we need
to pursue to have a quality life. I told students they have high intelligence and aspirations. They need to define their goals and
education is a key.”
“This evening we celebrate their success
and the experience they have gained. I
want to take this time to express appreciation as we encourage them to start looking
to their future. It is really important to take
this time with family, and to focus on their
high aspirations,” said Chairman Honanie.
During his public address Chairman
Honanie said, “So, dream big. Go as far
as you can. You are going to be the leaders
who are going to be the future. An educated
Indian is a dangerous Indian.”
Principal Sidney welcomed the former
Bruins back to their home. “As a Bruin
Alum, I am very appreciative of the education I received at Hopi Junior-Senior High
School. My loyalty to our school is strong,
and I know that our students value their
time here as well and share in the spirit of
our school,” she said.
“We are here to observe an important
milestone in our children’s educational
path. Junior High School is a significant
time of exploration and learning that takes
place as our children begin to define their
identities and character. They have begun
to learn important life lessons that will stay
with them through adulthood,” Sidney said.
Sidney reminded the audience that the
Junior High was established to allow Hopi
children to attend school in their own community and to provide students with opportunities to learn about their culture, traditions, language, and history.
Parents were forced to send their children
to boarding schools off reservation until
1980 when the first combined Junior and
Senior High School was built on land set
aside for the schools by First Mesa Consolidated Villages.
Sidney reminded students that their success is a celebration of their academic
achievement and there are many more experiences they will journey through high school
and into college or a career of their choice.
Sidney told students they are”STARS!”
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquaha said
“It was a great graduation and students are
moving on to learn more responsibility.”
Lomahquaha reiterated the importance
of students learning about their culture. He
said, «It is who they are going to be. A lot
of kids go to college and they want to feel
they belong. Because they don›t know who
they are, kids start looking for groups to
join that give them an identity.”
He said if they know who they are as
Hopi they are going to be less likely to deviate from their values. “You can always
lean on your culture and it is going to help
you gain perspective. I want the kids to remember they are Hopi and where they are
going,” said Lomahquaha.
Briann Laban, of the class of 2008 gave
the Keynote address. Laban reflected on her
time as a student at Hopi Junior and Senior
High School. “I am very appreciative of the
education I received at Hopi Junior-Senior
High School.” She reminded students they
will always reflect on the education and experiences they learned at the school.
Ian Honanie, 8th Grade Salutatorian, was
introduced by Governing Board Clerk Laurel Poleyestewa,
Salutatorian Honanie said, “This was a
great year.” She reminded students of the
importance of education.
Halie Tewa, 8th Grade Valedictorian,
was introduced by Governing Board President Ivan Sidney.
Valedictorian Tewa said, “It is a big honor
to be selected as Valedictorian.” She talked
about how scary it was to start Junior High
and how it felt the first time she flew on a
plane. She reminded students they have 4
more years of school and the importance of
completing school. She said, “it is something you will be proud of accomplishing.”
The top 10 students of the 8th Grade
Class were recognized by Kay Lowe the
student’s Academic Advisor. Lowe said
the students were at the top 10 percent of
the class. Students earned the award by attaining two full years of study with a high
academic grade point average.
Lowe said, “Students receiving this
award faced many social and academic
challenges but have been able to maintain
positive leadership, and academic performance at Hopi Junior High.
The honorees are: Halie Tewa, Ian Hon-
anie, Alexis Poleyestewa, Corina Colletata,
Tiana Bennett, Emlisha Adams, Joylynn
Perry Gabriel Harris, Chanelle Nodman,
and Skylan Masawyetewa.”
Lowe on behalf of the Junior High School
teachers and staff congratulated parents and
family for supporting the student’s high academic performance.
Interim Superintendent Alan Naha expressed his appreciation to the students and
community. Naha said, “it takes all of us
working together to develop opportunities
that allow students to achieve excellence in
education.”
Governing Board President Sidney formally announced the Presentation of Promotion for the Class of 2017. Sidney said he
is proud of the students adding all of us have
high expectations for their academic growth
as they continue their education endeavors
at Hopi High. Student Roll Call conducted
by class sponsor Juwan Nuvayokva,
Principal Sidney in closing remarks expressed her gratitude to all who contributed to the program and for those behind the
scenes who worked tirelessly to bring the
ceremony to completion: teachers, aides,
facilities, security, cafeteria staff, Mrs. Honyumptewa– Junior High Secretary and
Mrs. Keith– Promotion Organizer. She
closed the program stating, “I leave you
with the following to reflect on: The Class
Motto that the students have selected is a
tribute to the exact purpose of our gathering, In our hands we hold today; in our
dreams we hold tomorrow; in our hearts we
hold forever. As I read that motto, my heart
swells with pride because I am encouraged
that our children have all of us in their
minds and hearts and are truly mindful of
the teachings that Hopi has given them. Let
all of us continue to nurture our children
and demonstrate through our own actions
and our words the values that we hold as
Hopi Sinom.”
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Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
928-734-2467
928-734-2470
“North Central Association Accredited”
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR
Seeking highly qualified applicants dedicated to
providing exceptional educational
opportunities to students
(UPDATED May 17, 2017)
POSITION: Teacher (2positions)
SALARY: Certified Personnel Salary Schedule
Starting salary: $36,362. (Placement on Salary
Schedule is based on education & experience)
POSITION: Paraprofessional (K-6)
SALARY: Paraprofessional Salary Schedule
Starting salary: Placement on Salary Schedule is
based on education & experience
POSITION: Reading Coach (Teacher)
SALARY: Certified Personnel Salary Schedule
Starting salary: Placement on Salary Schedule is
based on education & experience
POSITION: Custodian
SALARY: Classified Personnel Salary Wage
POSITION: Laborer
SALARY: Classified Personnel Salary Wage
Closing Date: Open until filled
Hopi Day School offers our employees an excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefit package
as well as 401k contribution. Staff housing is available
at a low rental rate and is located on the school campus.
Application Requirements:
• Hopi Day School Employment Application. Resumé alone will not suffice.
• College transcripts
• Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
(Teacher position)
• Current Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification
(Teacher position)
All applicants are subject to an intense background
check within the Federal, State, and local agencies.
You may visit our school website to download an application packet or you may contact our Administrative
Office at (928)734-2467 to request for an application.
HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION (HCA)
NOTICE TO CONTACT
The following individuals need to contact the
HCA as soon as possible at 928-738-2205:
Christopher Quotskuyva
Madeline Honanie
Gail Pahona
Elvis Lomahoema
NOTICE: Hopi Credit Association will be closed
June 12-16, 2017 for staff in service. Normal
business hours will resume June 19, 2017.
Home Rehabilitation Service for
the Page & Grand Canyon area
The HTHA will provide assistance to pay for approved “minor” rehabilitation expenses for individually owned homes under the HTHA’s rehabilitation
program for the PAGE & GRAND CANYON area.
Eligible low-income families may receive a grant
for the rehabilitation of their home. The HTHA
shall determine the maximum dollar amount that
may be spent on rehabilitation of eligible homes.
The HTHA shall review and approve each rehabilitation grant application. Eligible low-income
families must make their request for a rehabilitation grant on an application form developed by the
HTHA. Applicants are only eligible to apply for
one time assistance grant under this program. Priority will be given to repairs that are structural, and
increase the useful life of the house.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Head of household must be an enrolled Hopi
member.
• Must be the owner of the home, and provide a
notarized proof of ownership.
• Must be an eligible low-income family.
• Must be using the home as the primary residence
and continue to use the home as the primary residence for the five (5) year period after receipt of
rehabilitation assistance.
• Must not owe the HTHA money on delinquent
accounts
Please contact HTHA, Resident Service Department at 928-737-2800 for more information.
HOPI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Available positions open until filled
Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation
5200 E. Cortland BLVD Ste. E200-7
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 928-522-8675 Fax: 928-522-8678
Teachers, Teachers Aide, Maintenance/
Janitor, Office Manager, Athletic
Director, Cook, Librarian
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Excellent in Christian Education
Call: 928 401-6878 For More Information
1 Hopi Mission School Road
Po Bx 35 Kykotsmovi Az 86039
Email: hopichristianacademy@gmail.com
Application Available at:
1 Hopi Mission School Road
SECOND MESA DAY SCHOOL
P.O. Box 98 Second Mesa, AZ 86043
Ph: 928-737-2571 Fax: 928-737-2565
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
CERTIFIED
4th Grade Teacher
5th Grade Teacher
2nd Grade Teacher
ESS Teachers
Art Teacher
ESS Director
Athletic Director
Dean of Student
Hopi-Lavayi Teacher
Substitute Teacher
CLASSIFIED
Bus Driver
Substitute Bus Driver
Teacher Assistant
Gifted & Talented Teacher
FT Accounting Tech.
HTEDC Office
Flagstaff, AZ
Servers
Hopi Cultural Center
Second Mesa, AZ
Front Desk
Days Inn Kokopelli
Sedona, AZ
Maintenance (2)
Hopi Cultural Center
Second Mesa, AZ
Housekeeping
Days Inn Kokopelli
Sedona, AZ
Maintenance
Hopi Travel Plaza
Holbrook, AZ
FT Maintenance
Days Inn Kokopelli
Sedona, AZ
Cashier
Hopi Travel Plaza
Holbrook, AZ
Front office Superv.
Hopi Cultural Center
Second Mesa, AZ
Gift Shop
Hopi Travel Plaza
Holbrook, AZ
Cook
Hopi Cultural Center
Second Mesa, AZ
Security
Hopi Travel Plaza
Holbrook, AZ
All Positions are Part-time positions.
For more information on the Jobs listed. Please contact
Cindy Smith, Human Resource Manager at csmith@
htedc.net or at # listed above.
ALL POSITIONS ARE HOPI PREFERNCE.
All positions are required to undergo an
intensive background check
Home of the Keams Canyon Eagles
Keams Canyon Elementary School
PO Box 397
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
Full-time positions will receive full benefits to include
employee paid Medical, Dental Vision & 401(k). To obtain employment application and position description log
on to www.smds.k12.az.us. Questions or inquires please
contact: Janet Lamson, Human Resource Technician
(928) 737-2571 ext. 4212
2017 EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
OPENING DATE: APRIL 14, 2017
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
CALL FOR HOPI ARTIST
POSITION: (1) TEACHER ASSISTANT–ESS
SALARY: $13.10 Base hourly rate. Rate based
on education & experience
QUALIFICATION: Associate’s Degree or 60 or
more college credits hours
The Hopi Tribe Economic Development
Corporation will be looking to purchase a variety of art
throughout 2017 monthly at wholesale prices.
Jewelry (Silver, overlay, wood)
Gourd art (bowls & Jewelry)
Kachina Dolls (low end price)
Sifter Baskets
Coil & Wicker Plaques
Bow & Arrows
Lightening Sticks / Masunpi’s
Hand made clothing & woven items etc.
POSITION: (1) CERTIFIED TEACHER
SALARY: $36,360.00 (Base Salary)
QUALIFICATION: A Bachelor Degree in Education. Must hold valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
Benefits Offered (Full Time Position): Medical,
Vision, Dental, Life Insurance and 401(k)
Look out for buying dates posted at the Hopi cultural
Center and plan on dropping off your art work.
Lisa Talayumptewa will be at the Hopi Cultural Center
on the following days:
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR AN
APPLICATION, PLEASE CALL @ 928-738-2385
May 3rd & June 7th, 2017
Drop off art from 9:00 am—12:00
Pick-up time starting at 3:00 p.m.
To confirm that Lisa will be at the Hopi Cultural Center on these days
please call ahead (928) 522-8675 or Motel @ (928) 734-2401
The Hopi Tutuveni
Monday
ALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Tuesday
the 1st and 3rd
Tuesday of
All Submissions:
ads, artwork and
articles are due one
week in advance.
For Submissions
Deadline and
Publication
Schedule, call
928-734-3282
Wednesday
Thursday
1
is published on
the month.
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VILLAGE
Fitness Center Hours: Monday - Thursday: 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm. For more information call: (928) 734-3432
HOPI TUTUVENI
Hopi Telecommunications, Inc.
is accepting applications for the
following position vacancy:
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Location: HTI Headquarters, Flagstaff, AZ.
Full-time; fringe benefits include health, dental
and vision insurance, 401k plan, and paid time off
Education and Experience: An Associate’s
Degree or equivalent experience plus three to
five years of secretarial experience.
Salary: Dependent on education experience.
Application Form: Can be acquired from
the HTI office Keams Canyon, AZ or may be
downloaded from the HTI website www.hopitelecom.net
Mail completed application form to:
Hopi Telecommunications, Inc.
6 E. Aspen Ave., Ste 240
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
The vacancy is open until filled.
This Institution is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
Hopi Credit Association
Youth Financial Literacy Camp
June 20-22, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tewa Community Building
Polacca, AZ
for youth ages 14-18
Parents! Think back to when you were younger, wish you
knew more about money that you know now? Well here’s
your chance for your child to learn some essential money
management skills that will help them throughout life.
Topics covered include building a healthy economy,
budgeting skills, checking & savings accounts, investing and
understanding credit. The BONUS? Each child that
completes the camp will receive $50.00 to help begin their
own savings account.
Camp size is limited to 16 participants so call today and
reserve your child’s spot!
Contact Lisa at Hopi Credit Association:
(928) 738-2205 or lisa@hopicredit.us
Hopi Tribe Economic
Development Corporation
SEEKS APPLICANTS TO FILL TWO (2)
MEMBERS ON ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
**THE TWO (2) AVAILABLE POSITIONS ARE FOR
HOPI/TEWA TRIBAL MEMBERS**
The HTEDC is a legal entity wholly owned by the Hopi
Tribe. The HTEDC is established under federal charter
provisions making it distinct and separate from the
Hopi Tribe. A board of seven directors governs the HTEDC. The Board is appointed by the Hopi Tribal Council, representing the sole shareholder, either a three or
four-year term.
All Directors must meet the required qualifications
as set forth in its By-Laws and must pass a mandatory
background check.
If you are interested and want more information
please contact Lynnora Mahle- Talayumptewa by
phone at 928-522-8675 or e-mail at lmahle@htedc.net
or regular mail.
This packet includes information about the HTEDC
and its mission, as well as information about the roles
and responsibilities of a Board of Director member.
Calls for more information are welcome.
Board positions will remain open until filled
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TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017 7
School Year 2017-2018
First Mesa Elementary School
Positions
ALL POSITIONS CLOSED ON: September 29, 2017
(2)K-6 Teachers
$36,370+
(1)Computer Teacher
$36,370+
(1)School Counselor
$39,370+
(5)Teacher Aide
$13.25+p/h
(1)Special Education
Teacher Aide
$13.25+p/h
(1)Transportation
Supervisor
$33,808+
www.fmes.bie
For inquiries or employment applications call:
LaRae Humeyestewa 928-737-2581 ext. 104
Email: laraegh@gmail.com or visit our website
Employment requirements:
Valid Arizona Driver’s license.
Suitability for employment must be established with an intensive
background investigation.
Required certifications.
Salary are based on education and experience
Employment package:
Fringe benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance and 401K
retirement plan.
Paid 100% by employer.
School campus housing available with low rental rates.
**PO Box 750, Polacca, Arizona 86042**located on the Hopi reservation**
ATTENTION
The world wants our children to fit in.
HOPI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
The Hopi Caregiver
Experience Survey
Wants them to…
STAND OUT
The Hopi Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS)
and the University of Arizona are conducting surveys on informal Hopi Caregivers. If you currently
take care of a family member that has cancer, a
chronic disease or chronic health condition, disability or providing care to an elderly family member and you are doing this without being paid,
please consider participating. The survey is about
30-45 minutes long is being conducted to determine the concerns, issues and stress that Hopi
caregivers have. This information will help OAAS
better understand the concerns and issues facing
Hopi people who provide care for someone else
and will help with future program planning & development. For participating, you will be provided with a $20 gift card for your time. If you have
any questions or to sign up to participate, please
contact Julie Sosnewa with the Hopi Office of Aging at 928-734-3557 or Felina Cordova, a member
of the Hopi Tribe and student with the University
of Arizona at 520-241-8780.
Prayer in School
Dedicated, Caring
Teachers
Christian Values
Bible-based Curriculum
Daily Chapel
Small Class Sizes
Seasonal Programs
Sports
High Standards for
Academics
and many more..
Family Participation
EXCELLENT IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
CALL: 928 401-6878 FOR MORE INFORMATION
1 HOPI MISSION SCHOOL ROAD
PO BX 35 KYKOTSMOVI AZ 86039
EMAIL: hopichristianacademy@gmail.com
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to students:
Hopi Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights,
privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color or nation ethnic origin in administering its educational policies,
admission policies, scholarship, and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
THE TIME TO ENROLL IS NOW!
U.S Department of Justice
National Institute of Justice
Native Student Travel Scholarships:
CONNECTING STEM AND JUSTICE
Hopi Tribe Secretarial Election Are you an American Indian or Alaska Native student
in science, tech, engineering, or math (STEM)?
Proposed Constitutional
Apply now for sponsorship to visit Philadelphia and
Amendments
attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police
Conference on October 21-24, 2017.
May 25, 2017 Vote Results (IACP)
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is looking for
Constitutional
Amendment A
Yes
No
Totals
Total
Votes Cast
296
90
386
Constitutional
Amendment B
Yes
No
Totals
Total
Votes Cast
322
64
386
Constitutional
Amendment C
Yes
No
Totals
Total
Votes Cast
358
28
386
Constitutional
Amendment D
Yes
No
Totals
Total
Votes Cast
340
46
386
Constitutional
Amendment E
Yes
No
Totals
Total
Votes Cast
338
46
384
Constitutional
Amendment F
Yes
No
Totals
Total
Votes Cast
341
35
376
Constitutional
Amendment G
Yes
No
Totals
Total
Votes Cast
357
29
386
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five (5) qualified undergrad or grad students to attend this
conference, which brings together thousands of professionals from federal, state, local, and tribal organizations.
Attendance will aid you in exploring applications of
your STEM training to issues of criminal justice and
public safety. You will have the opportunity to interact
with scientists and attend panel discussions on the most
urgent issues facing communities and on innovative, evidence-based solutions. Learn more about the conference:
http://www.theiacpconference.org
Eligibility
• American Indian or Alaska Native, at least 18 years of age
• Full-time undergrad or grad student in a STEM field at
an eligible academic institution
• Commitment to the entire conference and travel days
Logistics - Funding includes registration, airfare,
lodging, ground transportation, baggage, meals, and
incidental expenses. You would fly from your home
airport to Philadelphia on October 20, 2017, and return
on October 25, 2017.
Decision notices will be sent to all applicants by August
30, 2017.
Application - Please submit the following items to
NIJ_STEM@ojp.usdoj.gov by June 30, 2017:
• Completed application form (page 2 of this flier)
• Verification of current enrollment and standing
• Transcripts (unofficial accepted)
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Interest in public safety and/or criminal justice
• Academic Advisor’s Statement of Support
For more information on this opportunity, email us at
NIJ_STEM@ojp.usdoj.gov.
LEAP Scholars Program: Learning about research, Entering research, Advising about research, and Producing research
What is the LEAP Scholars program? LEAP is a four
semester long program for incoming, in an Arizona State
University faculty member’s lab, mentor incoming LEAP
scholars, and present research to the scientific community.
Do LEAP Scholars receive a scholarship? Yes. By participating in the program, LEAP scholars receive a $3,000
scholarship per semester For a maximum of four semesters.
Why should undergraduates engage in scientific research? Scientific research allows students to work toward solving real world research problems and work directly with ASU scientists who are experts in their fields.
LEAP Scholars will learn how to think like a scientist.
Becoming proficient in this skill is highly recommended if
students are interested in entering graduate or professional
school, including medical, dental or veterinary school.
Who is eligible to apply for the LEAP program? To
apply, students must:
• Be transferring to ASU from a community college
• Be admitted to ASU as a major in School of Life Sciences; School of Molecular Sciences; School of Earth
and Space Exploration; or the department of Physics
• Enroll in coursework full-time (12 credit hours or
more) during the fall 2017, spring 2018, fall 2018, and
spring 2019 semesters.
• Have a community college GPA of 3.3+
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, national or refugee
What do students need to complete the application?
• ACV or resume
• A career statement describing how the student believes the program will benefit his or her future career
(500 word maximum)
• A personal statement highlighting community service,
leadership or academic experience (500 word max)
• An unofficial transcript must be uploaded to the online application by 11:59 p.m., June 11, 2017
• FASFA must be filed by 11:59 p.m., June 11, 2017
• Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a
college instructor) must be emailed to the program
coordinator (Katelyn.cooper@asu.edu) by the recommenders by 11:59 p.m., June 11, 2017
When should students apply? Completed applications
should be submitted by 11:59 p.m., June 11, 2017. We
will continue to accept applications after the deadline if
space remains.
How do students apply? Students can apply online
at https://sols.asu.edu/research/research-scholarships
Who do I contact if I have questions? Katelyn Cooper,
LEAP Scholars Program Manager: Katelyn.cooper@asu.edu
8 TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI
First human case of
Hopivewat
HJSHS hosts School
Improvement Plan Museum Project plague reported in
community this year
training by BIE
Gloria Lomahaftewa
Hopivewat Museum Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hopi Jr/Sr High School Governing Board
Bertha Parker, Public Relations
The Hopi Junior-Senior High School Governing Board
and Bureau of Indian Education Bureau (BIE) recently
hosted a Training Workshop for all Hopi schools. BIE
provided training on the development of the annual
School Improvement Plan due at the end of May.
Invited to participate in the one and half day workshop
included all the Hopi Governing Boards, Superintendents, Principals, Teacher Leadership Teams, and Parent
Advisory Committees.
“The Bureau supports the creation of school-wide
processes and structures to support tribal schools and
provides support to school districts in creating and sustaining district-wide initiatives,” said Hopi Junior High
School Governing Board President Ivan Sidney.
“All our Hopi schools have similar issues and we need
to share our resources and collaborate with each other.
These session provided us with an opportunity to begin
that process,” he said.
Two of the Bureau’s expert consultants Laura Tsosie
and Jack Edmo facilitated the training. “Their specialized knowledge and experience in school reform helped
coalesce the School Improvement Plan into workable segments,” said Interim Hopi Superintendent Alban Naha.
The workshop included a blend of instruction, video
analysis, resource sharing, peer collaboration, and feedback. The Bureau focused on advanced practices in development and implementation.
Sidney said, “The training provided participants with
the skills and knowledge needed to design, assess, and
manage a rigorous School Improvement Plan”.
“We want to empower our students to think critically
about the challenges they face. By working together we
provide a working model that our students can emulate,
he added.“This is the first of many meetings we intend to
develop with the cooperation of BIE that include all the
Hopi schools. BIE has encouraged us to continue with
the process started at this first training session.”
“By sharing resources and opportunities our Hopi
Schools have a better opportunity to provide students with
opportunities to achieve excellence in education,” said
Sidney.”We appreciate the participation in the sessions
by representatives from Hopi Day, Moencopi, the Hopi
Jr/Sr High PAC, teachers, and community members.”
What is a museum?
Some Hopi people still
have negative views
about museums. This is
because of what anthropologists, archeologists
and collectors had done
in the past by taking
things from Hopi people
and Hopi lands, starting
in the late 1800s through
the 1930’s, which ended
up in museums collections .
Another
negative
opinion was that most
of these museums that
had Hopi exhibits, many
in the eastern United States, were too far
away from Hopi people
to benefit from seeing
them. Photographs taken of Hopi people, many
of them without permission, were later used in
museum exhibits and
news articles. Many exhibits about Hopis were
often presented with
life size mannequins
to represent Hopis doing everyday activities
like planting, hunting,
making piiki, grinding
corn, carving, etc. If by
chance Hopi people saw
any of the exhibits they
would come home and
tell everyone what they
saw which would be the
view thereon.
Hopi Junior Senior High
School Website Improved
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hopi Jr/Sr High School Governing Board
Bertha Parker, Public Relations
Polacca, Ariz- The Hopi Junior High
School Governing Board is pleased to
announce the Hopi Junior Senior High
School Website, www.hjhsj.org, now provides the community with immediate access to Governing Board meeting dates,
press releases issued by the Governing
Board, and approved school events that
are brought to the attention of the Governing Board, said Ivan Sidney, President
of the Governing Board.
“On the www.hjhsj.org site this morning are photos of our Hopi Senior High
School students waiting to board the
school’s bus taking the students on their
Senior Trip to Disneyland, Sea World,
Universal Studios, the beach, and other
fun-filled locations,” he said.
To access the school website go to your
web browser and in the address bar type
www.hjshs.org. If you type in Hopi Junior
Senior High School you will be taken to
an obsolete website. The old website belongs to the State of Arizona and the site
is no longer utilized by the school district.
The technology department and communications consultants are asking the state to
eliminate the site or refer visitors to the official site www.hjshs.org. to avoid confusion.
“Parents and community members contacted the Governing Board complaining about poor communication from the
school. Our public asked for more and
improved communication. In consultation
with our Interim Superintendent the Governing Board determined the need to hire a
specialist in communication,” said Sidney.
“The firm conducted an analysis of the
information systems currently utilized to
keep parents, teachers, and the community informed. The analysis by the firm
indicates a number of changes need to be
incorporated that can be accomplished in a
cost-effective manner. After meeting with
the school’s technology expert, Kenny
Wartz, they worked together to implement
a program that provides immediate information to the public,” he said.
Changes in the website made earlier
in the week included the incorporation
of Governing Board Meeting Announcements along with the agenda for the meeting. The firm also recommended posting
announcements such as the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony and Hopi High School
Graduation and other events.
“The consulting firm reported Kenny
is a wizard at technology and that he understood the importance of implementing
changes on the website that provide immediate information to the public,” he said.
“We will keep you continually informed
of the improved communication programs
as they are implemented. Go to www.
hjshs.org to keep current with the latest
news, activities, and announcements.»
“We are pleased to inform the public that
the Governing Board acted on their request
for improved communication. We hired a
specialist that found gaps in the communication and information system and process
currently used. Interim Superintendent
Alban Naha and the Governing Board are
overseeing the changes.” said Sidney.
To access press releases and student photos of current activities go to www.hjshs.
org. When the site opens you will see a photo of student graduates. It will take about 8
seconds and the site will roll over to recent
photos posted tied to Press Releases. To
speed up the rotation of the photos there
are white arrows on each side. Click on
the arrows and the photos will roll to the
next photo. At some point new wording
will improve explaining the event. For example, this morning’s press release reports
on Hopi’s Seniors on their way to Disneyland. Click on the picture and immediately
the Press Release associated with the photos will pop-up onto the screen. Scroll to
the end of the press release and you will
find more photos of our students.
“One of the goals is to keep the site continuously updated. The senior trip press
release and photos will change when a
‘new’ press story and photos are released
to the media. This morning a story about
a two-week summer program in math and
science will be posted. SIPI is offering a
‘free tablet” to seniors that attend and free
room and board,” said Sidney.
“More exciting changes are coming. Please keep informed. The technology we have available to us today provides
opportunities that were not available in the
past. The Governing Board does listen to
its constituents and will do what they can
within budgetary constraints to address
those needs. Go to www.hjshs.org. Stay
informed,” concluded Sidney.
By: Madeline Sahneyah
ex- Hopi Department of Health &
Museums, for
ample, would use pho- Human Services
tographs of Hopis to
make their mannequins Kykotsmovi, AZ – The
to look life-like. They Hopi Tribe Department of
Health & Human Services
looked too real. Some
officials are currently inelders talked about vestigating a suspected case
someone from one of of plague (Yersinia pestis).
the villages being in a Last month, a community
museum exhibit mak- member tested positive for
ing piiki. They felt sor- plague and has recovered.
ry for her because they This was the first human
thought this person had case of plague reported in
to stay there and work Navajo County this year.
Plague is a disease of
all the time.
wildlife (squirrels, prairie
The Hopivewat Redogs, and wild rodents).
source & Learning Cen- The disease can be spread
ter will be more like a to humans and other anicultural center. This is to mals by the bite of an inbe a place where Hopi fected flea, or by direct
people would want to go contact with an infected
to visit and enjoy. The animal. The disease can be
big dream is to make treated with antibiotics.
this a cultural educa- Within two to six days
tion learning center with following exposure, a person may experience fever,
educational exhibits, a
chills, headache, weakness,
library, language learn- muscle pain, and swollen
ing center, classrooms, lymph glands (called “bualong with a storage boes”) in the groin, armplace to care for spe- pits, or limbs. The disease
cial Hopi artifacts. This can be more severe if the
Center will be inter-gen- bacterium spreads in the
erational to tell the Hopi bloodstream (septicemic)
or lungs (pneumonic).
story.
We welcome public The Department of
Health and Human Serparticipation during the
vices is urging the public
planning phase.
For to take precautions to reinformation call Glo- duce their risk of exposure
ria Lomahaftewa at to this serious disease.
928-734-3623 or Leigh Persons living, working,
Kuwanwisiwma at 928- hunting, camping or visiting in areas where rodents
734-3611.
Hopi
Head
Start is recruiting for SY’1718. Call 928734-3512
for
information.
are known to be present are
urged to take the following
precautions to reduce their
risk of exposure:
1. Keep the area around the
home clean of solid waste
which can provide rodents
a place to live.
2. Do not handle sick or
dead animals.
3. Prevent cats and dogs
from roaming loose. Pets
can pick up the infected
fleas of wild animals, and
then pass fleas on to their
human owners. Cats with
plague can also pass the
disease to a human who
inhales droplets from the
cough of the cat.
4. Place flea collars on pets.
Flea collars can be purchased locally at Kykotsmovi Village Store or at
Winslow Wal-Mart.
5. Avoid rodent burrows
and fleas.
6. Use insect repellents
when working in fields,
playing, or visiting in areas where plague might be
active or rodents might be
present (campers, hikers,
woodcutters and hunters).
7. Wear rubber gloves and
other protection when cleaning and skinning wild animals.
8. Do not camp next to rodent
burrows and avoid sleeping
directly on the ground.
9. Cats can get plague. A
sick cat (especially one allowed to be outside) should
receive care by a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and
treatment to reduce human
exposure to plague.
10. If experiencing fever,
chills, headache, weakness,
muscle pain, and swollen
lymph glands, see your
physician immediately.
Persons noticing a sudden number of dead animals (prairie dogs, rabbits,
squirrels) are urged to contact the Hopi Department
of Health & Human Services at (928) 734-3403 or
3404. This may indicate
that plague is present.
Hopi Jr. Sr. High School
Teacher Appreciation Week
Stan Bindell
Hopi Tutuveni
POLACCA, ARIZ.---Hopi Jr./Sr High
School teachers were honored with certificates and pins May 12 as they were recognized for their years of service in five
year increments ranging from five to 30
years during an assembly in the school’s
auditorium as part of Teacher Appreciation Week.
Hopi Jr/Sr High School Student Council brought the teachers apples, cookies
and cupcakes during the week to show
appreciation for their hard work.
Michael Tenakhongva, who was recognized for teaching for ten years at the
school, told the students that the reason the
teachers are here are because of the them.
“We want you to have the best future,”
he said. “There are times when we might
not see eye to eye, but we hope you understand we have the best of intentions
for you.”
Tenakhongva, who graduated from
Hopi High School, said the job is enjoyable, especially when the teacher can see
that the student understands what they are
teaching.
Rick “The Legend” Baker, physical education teacher and longtime champion
boys cross country coach, said the secret
to longevity is a love and a passion for
the career.
“I say that every day is Friday because
I love being here,” he said. “You have
to find a job that you love and surround
yourself with good people. I’ve been here
for 30 years and I still like it.”
Garlyn Navakuku, director of facilities
at HJSHS, recounted how he took the job
in July of 1986 when the school was still
under construction.
“The 30 years went quick. You have
to have the passion for what you do,” he
said.
Navakuku said there is no experience like
being part of your community every day.
“I totally enjoy what I do and I bleed
Bruin blue. I hope all you teachers and
students come back next year,” he said.
Gerald Flud, longtime geography
teacher at HJSHS, recounted how he
taught the parents and grandparents of
many of today’s students.
“It’s nice to see the success of my former students,” he said.
Flud recalls holding a baby in his arms
at basketball games and now that baby is
one of his students.
“This is my home away from home,”
he said.
Flud, who comes from Oklahoma, said
if anybody from Hopi comes out to his
reservation in Oklahoma that they will
return the kindness that was found here.
Chuck Villa, who works in the facilities
department, told the students that they
would like to see all the students come
back, graduate and make themselves
proud.
English teacher Walter Niino and science teacher Eva Bahnimptewa were
recognized for having perfect attendance
during the school year.
Congratulations
Class of 2017!
HOPI TUTUVENI |
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017
9
RANCHERS NEWS - from the Hopi Office of Range Management
BREEDING SEASON
FOR CATTLE
On May 1, bulls were put
out on the range for the
Breeding Season. Ordinance 43 states that ranchers must provide to the
Office of Range Management (ORM) information
on the registered bulls they
will be using during the
breeding season. Most of
the local Livestock Associations, bull producers
(leased bulls) and ranchers who own private bulls
have submitted their information for this year.
Listed are ranchers who
have NOT submitted their
information and paperwork
on their bulls to the ORM.
DISTRICT 6:
Kyle Coin
Melva Curley
Lloyd Lanza
Beauford Lewis
Hubert Lewis, Jr.
Shawn Lewis
Ivan Poleyquiva
Myrna Poleyquiva
Veldina Roy
Dobson Talashoma
Christopher Wytewa
Nona Wytewa
Harlen Joseph
Lorna Joseph
Luella Joseph
Majorie Joseph
Mark Joseph
Elliott Koinva
Fern Lomayestewa
LeeWayne Lomayestewa
Marcus Lomayestewa
Ethan C. Nuvamsa
Pascal Nuvamsa
Patrick Secakuku
John Sinquah
Edward Nutumya
Maurice Nutumya
Sharold Nutumya
Fredrick Ami
Lujan Honie
Emil Honie, Jr.
Kimberly Reeder
Emil Honie, Sr.
Mariam Ami
Darrell Navasie
Stetson Navasie
Garyth Poocha
Myron Poocha
Merlin Secakuku
Woodrow Shattuck
Meryl Avotchoya
Leon Beatty
Emory Kewanimptewa
Harold Kewanimptewa, Sr.
Kenneth Kewanimptewa
Leroy Kewanimptewa, Jr.
Iva Maho
Davis Maho
Kevin Maho
Seth Maho
Wilbur Maho
Delano Nuvayestewa
Philbert Sahmea
MacKenzie Shebola
Wallace Youvella, Sr.
Remalda Lomayestewa
Isadore Abeita, Jr.
Darrin Calnimptewa
Jeffery Dennis
Kevin Dennis
Brian Honhongva
Harriet Honhongva
Freddie Honhongva
Lois Honhongva
Martin Lomayestewa
Joshua Quochwytewa
Antonio Rogers
Cruz K. Silas
Daryl Siweyumptewa
Elbridge Coochise
Earl Jackson, Jr.
Velma Kachinhongva
Eldon Kalemsa, Jr.
Elfina Kalemsa
Garrett Kalemsa
Amber Naha
Terry Naha
Tylar Tewanima
Shawn Tootsie
Chris Mansfield
Vern Mansfield
Vernette Mansfield
Hunter Tso
Justice Tso
Paul Tso
Carlon Ami, Sr.
Donald Ami, Sr.
HPL:
Harold Joseph, Jr
Preston Masayumptewa
Berdella Masayumptewa
Michael Hongeva
Vern Hongeva
Newton Honyumptewa
Huberta Lewis
Avery Pavinyama
DeNeva Pavinyama
Lewis Pavinyama
Donald Dawasevaya
Bernita Mahkewa
Charles Mahkewa
Deliah Tallsalt
Danny Honanie
Herman Honanie
Jimmie Honanie
Richardson Honanie
Nicole Honanie
William Kootswatewa
Emmett Navakuku
Emmett DeVee Navakuku
Truman Navakuku
Thornton Day
Norleen Honyaktewa
Hubert Onsae
Claudina Rogers
Edgar Lewis Rogers
Ernie Rogers
Georgine Rogers
Lewis Rogers
Rosella Rogers
Blake Sekaquaptewa
Scott Sekaquatewa
Harvey Tewanima
Jeremy Garcia
Kimberly Thomas
Walt Garcia
Mary/Lorraine Begay
Kendrick Lomayestewa
Clarenda Lomayestewa
Alfonso Mahkewa
Marietta Honie
Arthur Honani
King Honani
Virgil Cruz
Stetson Lomayestewa
Audrey Navasie
Selwyn Selina
Arlen Tootsie
Chance Tootsie
Marley Tootsie
Garlyn Navakuku
Gary Setalla
Wilmer Setalla
Anna H. Begay
Curtis/Kirby Begay
Billy/Jimmy Begay
Tim/Belinda
Betty/Francis
Julia Herbert
Tsosie Yazzie
Etta Begay
Bahe Begay
Lugretta Askhie
Rita Chase
Elsie Benale
DuWayne Blackrock
Amos Whitehair
Evelyn Yazzie
Dennis Begay
Alfred McCabe
Judy Keyonnie
Mary A. Lewis
Louise Begay
District 6
Kimberly Silas
Palmer Ami
Randall Ami
Alissa Charley
Karen Charley
Milton Taylor
Harlyn Monongye
Lean Monongye
Wayne Monongye
Cliff Ami, Jr.
Myron Ami
Michael Tsimoga
Darrance Tsimoga
Justice Tso
Paul Tso
Milton Taylor
Palmer Ami
The District Six livestock
count has been set for August. Notices will go out
in late June and Early July
regarding the schedule we
will be following.
HPL LIVESTOCK COUNT
The ORM/HPL office will
be starting the HPL livestock count on June 5,
2017. Under Ordinance 43,
all ranchers are required to
roundup their livestock and
be present during the livestock count. During the
count the following information will be requested
from the ranchers:
1) Valid grazing permit.
Please have your grazing
permit ready at the count
2) Current brand registration. Make sure your
brand registration has not
expired prior to the count.
3) Be within your allocation numbers. HRES
will be on hand to cite
those over their allocation numbers and will
issue the 5-day notice.
Ordinance 43 requires: 4) All NOB’s and trespass
1) you must have a Regislivestock corralled will be
tered bull, 2) it must be a
picked up immediately.
virgin bull or has not been
used outside the Hopi Res- 2017 HPL Livestock
ervation, 3) tested negative Count Schedule
for BVD and Trichomoni- MONDAY - 6/05/17
asis, and 4) 1 bull for every Moenkopi
20 head of cows. If you are CREW 1
sharing a bull with another WM 3A-27 (Solar Corral)
rancher in your range unit Jonathan Phillips
you must also report this to Honahnie’s Corral
the ORM. The ORM can be Jimmy Honahnie/WM
reached at 734-3701 or 3702. 3A-26
Gilbert Naseyouma W.
DISTRICT SIX
side corral
GRAZING PERMITS RU 255 - WEST
The following ranchers Yvonne Puhuyouma
have not picked up their Lenora Hatahlie
District Six grazing per- CREW 2
mits. In your letters you Leroy Hongeva
were given 90 days to pick Wilfred Kaye
up your permit. Any un- Tewa’s Corral
used Animal Units on the Loren Phillip
grazing permit can go back RU 255 - WEST
to the range unit ranchers Anna H. Begay
to be re-dispersed to those MONDAY - 6/12/17
who have current graz- CREW 1
ing permits or bring new RU 259
ranchers in. The following Tsosie Yazzie
need to pick up their graz- Honanie’s Corral
ing permits:
Danny H
Lloyd Lanza
Nicole H
Fernanda Lomayestewa
Richardson H
Emil Honie, Sr.
Herman H
Lujan Honie
Norman H
Denise Gomez
Julia Herbert
Emil Honie Jr.
RU 260
Kimberely Honie-Reeder
Louise Goh
Beatrice Ramirez
Robert/Mary Goh
Seth Maho
Fannie/Johnny Goy
Wilbur Maho
CREW 2
Kevin Maho
RU 263
Chris Mansfield
Elsie Benale
Shawn Tootsie
check on:
Hunter Tso
Marie Johnson
Kee Z. Begay
Glenna Begay
DuWayne Blackrock
Evelyn B. Yazzie
Amos Whitehair
Genevieve Blackrock
RU 261
Bahe Begay
Etta Begay
Raymond Woody
TUESDAY - 6/13/17
CREW 1
RU 257
Billy R/Jimmie D.
Begay
Kirby/Curtis Begay
Belinda/Tim Johnson
Harry/Bessie Begay
Betty/Francis Tso
CREW 2
RU 262
Ruby Biakeddy
Rita Chase
Lugretta Ashkie
Mary Katherine Smith
TUESDAY - 6/13/17
CREW 1
RU 257
Donald Dawasevaya
Charles Mahkewa
Bernita Mahkewa Clifford
Qotsaquahu
Check on:
Willie Begay
CREW 2
RU 262
Check on:
Leta O’Daniel
Ruth, Irene, John Benally
RU 351
Harry Nutumya
Emmett Navakuku
Clayton Navakuku
Truman Navakuku
Emmett D. Navakuku
William Kootswatewa
WEDNESDAY 6/14/17
CREW 1
RU 255 - EAST
Gerald Lomatewaima
Vaughn Monongye
Max Taylor
Pauline Tsingine
CREW 2
RU 256
Fred James
Pauline James
Eugene James
Spencer Pavinyama
Dereka Pavinyama
Lewis Pavinyama
Avery Pavinyama
THURSDAY - 6/15/17
CREW 1
RU 253
Check on:
Carolyn Tohannie
Rena/Zena lane
Vern Hongeva
Michael Hongeva
CREW 2
RU 251
Lloyd Masayumptewa
Preston Masayumptewa
Berdella Masayumptewa
David Monongya
Randolph Poleahla
Harold Joseph
MONDAY - 6/19/17
CREW 1
RU 552
Check on:
Michael Calnimptewa
Velva Roy Begay
Dennis Begay
Woody Yazzie
Kimberly Thomas
Walt Garcia
Jeremy Garcia
Del Garcia
RU 554
Alfred McCabe
Kendrick Lomayestewa
RU 553
Check on:
David Calnimptewa
Merle Calnimptewa
Danny Joseph
CREW 2
RU 551
Lewis Rogers
Claudina Rogers
Ernie Rogers
Georgene Rogers
Ralph Sekaquaptewa
Scott Sekaquatewa
Selwyn Seaquaptewa
Aldric George
Thornton Day
Harvey Tewanema
Hubert Onsae
Norleen Honyaktewa
RU 555
Calvin Nez
Alfonso Mahkewa
Clarenda Lomayestewa
Check on:
Clarence Lomayestewa
TUESDAY-6/20/17
CREW 1
RU 451
Howard Bahe
Lilly Ashley
Alice Tsosie
Herbert Maize
RU 572
Louise Begay
Mary T. Begay
RU 571
Robert Adams
RU 569/570
Gary Setalla
Wilmer Setalla
Garlyn Navakuku
CREW 2
RU 565
Ron Sinquah
Albert Sinquah
check on:
Yvette Navasie
RU 567/568
Audrey Navasie
Chance Tootsie
Marley Tootsie
Arlen Tootsie
Stetson Lamayestewa
Selwyn Selina
RU 563
Eddie B. Scott
WEDNESDAY - 6/21/17
CREW 1
RU 562
King Honani
Mary/Lorraine Begay
David Yazzie
CREW 2
RU 558
Art Honani
Mary Lewis
Ronald Scott
Helen Lewis
Judy Keyonnie
Check on:
Ida Mae Clinton
2017 stocking rates and available animal units
Animal Range Units
RU
TOTAL#
Current
H/N AU
Available AU
Ranchers
SR / AU
In Use
HOPI
available for grazing
*251
6
150
150
0
*252
0
118.02
Wildlife area
permits
on
Hopi
253
2
53.5
51
2
*254
0
46.04
Wildlife area
Partitioned Lands
255
8
255.5
211.5
24
By: Marilyn Sakeva
ORM/Land Operations HPL
GRAZING PERIOD: 2018 – 2022
The Office of Range Management/Land Operations is announcing the availability of Animal
Units for grazing permits for the Hopi Partitioned
Lands range units for the grazing period of 2018
thru 2022. All current Hopi Permittees must still
apply for these animal units to be eligible for consideration.
All other eligible Hopi people who wish to apply for these available animal units in these HPL
range units must apply to the Office of Range
Management by Thursday, June 15, 2017 by 5:00
p.m. Opening date for the application process is
Thursday, June 01, 2017 at 8:00 a.m.
Grazing permit applications can be picked up
at the Office of Range Management/Land Operations – HPL located in Keams Canyon at the Hopi
BIA Agency.
Questions can be answered by calling our office
at 738-0014; 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Monday thru
Thursday.
Posted: May 25, 2017
256
8
153.5
87.5
41
257
9
149.25
128.25
9
*258
1
36
18
1
259
8
123.5
110
11
260
3
48.5
44.5
0
261
3
41.25
28.75
0
262
4
35
31
0
263
5
80.75
73.5
0
*351
6
73
66
7
451
4
33.25
32
0
*551
14
194
148
46
552
8
114.5
109.5
0
*553
3
104
57
47
554
3
53
39
14
555
5
36.25
28
8.25
*556
0
5.5
0
5.5 (Closed for 5 yrs. If pasture is ok can put AU in)
*557
0
30.75
Bull Pasture
558
4
54.5
44.5
10
559
4
62.25
34
18
*560
560, 561 & 563 are combined range units
*561
*563
2
101
26.5
74.5
562
3
107.5
94.75
12.75
*564
0
8.98
0
8.98
*565
2
82
66
16
*566
0
20.54
Bull Pasture
*567
567 & 568 are combined range units
*568
6
133
127
6
*569
569 & 570 are combined range units
*570
3
97
80
17
*571
1
30
30
0
572
1
32.5
15.75
0
*573
132.88
Wildlife area
*HOPI ONLY
1932
10 TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017
Namoki Elderly
Coordinator for
Village of Tewa
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
Judith Namoki, Water
Clan from the Village of
Mishongnovi (father is
Spider Clan from Tewa
Village), was recently
hired as Coordinator for
Elderly Services at the Village of Tewa.
Namoki said she is a be-
Dear Editor:
PHOTO: Medina Lomatska
liever of giving back to the
community and is grateful to be working with the
Hopi/Tewa Elder group.
Namoki previously worked
with 3rd grade children in
Oakland, CA as a reading/
comprehension
teacher
before moving back to the
Hopi Reservation.
“It is great to be back
on Hopi land surrounded
by relatives and immersed
in our Culture. I hope to
see and meet everyone in
my travels. Remember to
smile and Love One Another,” said Namoki.
Letters to Editor
Opinions / Views
I write this letter out of my concern as a parent to a graduating student this year and
how the Hopi Junior/Senior High School chooses to administer the academic, counseling and monitoring of student records to ensure that all of their students who expect to
graduate do just that, graduate with the proper recognition and diploma. This concern
affected me and my family very deeply and with much disappointment on how unprofessional staff performed prior to the 2017 graduation ceremony.
The graduation ceremony that took place on May 18th, 2017 was to be a very happy,
proud and joyous occasion for me and my family. We watched our son address his
classmates, friends and their families by providing a welcome and blessing for them
in the duration of the graduation ceremony. During this event, my son was recognized
and presented an award by the Hopi Junior/Senior High School National Honor Society for graduating in the top 10 of his senior class.
Upon close of the event, we were directed to the Hopi Bruin Den to obtain my
son’s diploma. We were somewhat confused and to our surprise, we were told that
we would need to speak with the high school principal and counselor to get an explanation and find out why he did not receive his diploma with everyone else. My son
and I located Ms. Monongye, his Counselor and Ms. Lucille Sidney, Acting Junior
High Principal. My son, father Lloyd Honyumptewa and myself were taken into Ms.
Monongye’s office to discuss the situation.
In the office, we were told that my son would not receive his diploma because he
was ½ a credit short in meeting his graduation requirements, this being in Algebra I.
What is going on that he/we should be notified of this “deficiency” at, literally, the
moment of his graduation? This was for a class that should have been taken in his
freshman year. Why did it take four (4) whole years for the academic administration
to realize my son was lacking mandatory credits in order to graduate? As you know,
my son is an honor student and has taken advanced math classes throughout his high
school tenure. What is wrong with your system of academicians who are supposed
to be counseling and providing proper educational administration guidance in matters
like this? What is so wrong that this can happen?
I am sure that one of the core responsibilities of an academic counselor is to counsel
a student about graduation requirements, track progress, make adjustments as needed,
and to make sure that all mandatory requirements will be met. If a new counselor is
assigned then that person should pick up where the previous counselor left off. This
is how true professionals do it. To do otherwise and “drop the ball” is inexcusable.
Upon completion of our discussion, we were told that my son would have to attend
summer school in order to get his diploma. I told the two staff people that this was not
an option. I felt that this oversight or gross error was no fault of ours and that it needed
to be rectified. As a student and as parents, we prioritized and completed our tasks
for FAFSA, scholarships and early enrollment to ensure that my son had all required
paperwork completed prior to deadlines given. My son’s summer plans were already
set in stone. He will go to the NAU Star Program starting June 1st through June 30th
and he will start as a freshman at NAU in the fall.
Although this experience caused our entire family great consternation and inconvenience, the outcome was good. I hate to even think about what would have happened
if this was not remedied. However, it never should have happened in the first place.
My last concern is for those at Hopi High who will follow in our steps. For their sake,
please get your “shop in order” so that nobody has to experience something like this.
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To Editor, Tutuveni:
On May 25, 2017, eligible and registered Hopi citizens will vote, by mail, to accept
or reject the seven (7) changes to the Hopi Constitution. Will not vote, not because
I missed the registration deadline, but I personally do not believe it will change the
Hopi Tribal Council’s (jokingly called Hopi Trouble Council) behavior.
The Hopi Constitution, which is the law that governs Hopi-Tewa Sinom is outdated, vague and possibly illegal, but it can still be used to make our lawmakers behave
responsibly.
Today, there are many complaints, some documented, of violations of civil rights
protected under the Hopi and the U.S. Constitution. The complaints/allegations include violations of civil rights of individuals, allegations of fraud, misuse and unauthorized use of general funds and serious neglect of duty.
So far, no one has gone to prison because Hopi is a small close-knit society. And as
such we are all related by blood and clans. People are reluctant to file lawsuits because
they have no money to hire a lawyer and, fear of losing their jobs, and because we do
not want to send out relatives to prison.
The Hopi Tribe is a union of twelve independent village and retains its original sovereignty. As such they have superior authority over the Hopi Tribal Council. This was
affirmed by the Hopi Appellate Court in Bacavi Village on the “Question of Law” to
determine if Hopi Tribal Council has authority to reinstate representatives who were
recalled by the governing body of Bacavi.
The common criticism I keep hearing from the people is the representatives only
work for themselves and they do nothing constructive to earn $35,000. This, of course,
does not apply to all members of the Hopi Council. Some are trying their best of carry
out the Hopi Constitution they took an oath to uphold.
Now, there is an appearance of Serious Neglect of Duty committed by legislators
for failing to come up with a specific plan to address the significant impacts of the closure of Navajo Generating Station by the end of this year. This means royalty money
paid to run our government by Salt River Project, ends December 31, 2017.
What is needed, in my opinion, is to replace the constitutional form of central government with a different from of government drafted by us, members of the Hopi
Tribe, not the BIA. This will take time. In the meantime, we need to take specific
actions to force the Hopi Tribal Council to act responsibly. We can begin by calling for
an investigation into the allegations of misuse and unauthorized use of general funds
paid to attorneys. If sufficient evidence is found that violations have been committed
then criminal charges may have to be filed. Unfortunately, this is the only way to wake
up our law and policy makers, the Hopi Tribal Council.
This is my opinion and I take full responsibility. The Hopi Constitution gives all members of the Hopi Tribe the freedom to express their opinions without fear of reprisal.
Vernon Masayesva
P. O. Box 33
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
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