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HOPI TUTUVENI
PO BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
102-14-5510-4012-000
FREE
NASAN’ MUYAW
Month of Plenty
Harvest
HOPI CALENDAR
KYAAMUYA- December
PAAMUYA- January
POWAMUYA- February
OSOMUYAW- March
KWIYAMUYAW- April
HAKITONMUYAW- May
WOKO’UYIS- June
TALANGVA- July
TALAPAAMUYA- August
NASAN’MUYAW- Sept.
TOHO’OSMUYAW- Oct.
KELMUYA- November
CALENDAR OF
UPCOMING EVENTS
9/7 Hopi Day of Prayer
Polacca Assembly of God
4pm-10pm: Services
5pm: Dinner
9/7 Climb the Mesa to
Conquer Cancer 10K
Run/Walk
6am: Shuttle Service
Begins @ Hopi Cultural
Center
7am: Run/Walk Begins
For Information contact
928) 734-1151
9/10 National Suicide
Prevention Day
Hotevilla Bacavi Comm
School
12 noon Registration
6pm Event
9/13 Hopi EMS Code &
Run Day
7am Race Begins @ Hopi
Health Care Center
For Information contact
(928) 283-8025
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Volume 22 Number 17
Zuni Pueblo, Acoma Pueblo and Laguna Pueblo Join the
Hopi Tribe Opposing the Grand Canyon Escalade Project
Office of the
Hopi Chairman
The Pueblo people have
historically come together to join forces against
threats to their land, culture
and lifeways. On August
18, 2014, another historical
coming together to protect
the confluence of the Colorado River and the Little
Colorado River, took place
in Zuni Pueblo and resulted
in unanimous opposition to
the Grand Canyon Escalade
Project by the Governors of
Zuni Pueblo, Acoma Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo and the
Hopi Tribe. Ongtuppqa, the
Grand Canyon is spiritually significant to the Hopi,
Zuni, Acoma and Laguna
people.
Hopi Tribal Chair-
man, Herman G. Honanie,
Vice-Chairman
Alfred
Lomahquahu, Hopi tribal
council members George
Mase and Lamar Keevama, Arlen P. Quetawki, Sr.
Governor, Zuni Pueblo,
Fred S. Vallo, Sr., Governor, Acoma Pueblo and
Richard B. Laurkie, Governor of Laguna Pueblo all
voiced their unanimous opposition on behalf of their
respective governments.
In 2012, when Hopi religious leaders voiced their
concerns related to sacred
sites, the Hopi Tribe enacted Resolution H-1132012 in opposition to the
Escalade Project. The Hopi
Tribe called on other tribes,
the Inter-Tribal Council of
Arizona, National Con-
gress of American Indians,
and the National Park Service to join the Hopi Tribe
in opposing the commercial development. Since
that time the Hopi Tribe has
voiced our concerns to the
Navajo Council, to Navajo
President Shelly and we are
actively pursuing all avenues of opposition to the
Grand Canyon Escalade
Project.
On June 16, 2014, Zuni
Pueblo enacted Resolution No. M70-2014-Q066,
asserting aboriginal and
ancestral ties to the Grand
Canyon, their relationship
with the canyon through sacred sites, shrines, springs
and pilgrimages to the canyon and strong opposition
to the proposed Grand Can-
Hopi Schools Oppose “One
Grant School” Initiative
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
In a packed Tribal
Council Chamber, school
administrators,
school
boards, educators and
parents attended a Hopi
9/18-19 7th Annual Field
Council meeting to hear
Day Event, Seniors 55 +
a Report by Hopi Depart9am Moenkopi Senior Ctr. ment of Education DirecFor Information contact
tor Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa
(928) 283-8025
and Hopi BIE Line Officer
David Talayumptewa, re9/27&28 5th Annual
garding a proposed One
Hopi All Native Arts &
Grant School initiative.
Cultural Festival
On December 2, 2011
FREE Event
President Obama signed
Executive Order (EO)
9am Heritage Square
13592 to Improve AmerDowntown Flagstaff
ican Indian and Alaska
For information contact
Native Educational Op(928) 522-8675
portunities and Strengthen
Tribal Colleges and Universities. The EO helps
“provide American Indian
If you have an opinion or
and Alaska Native (AI/
idea for an editorial you
AN) students of all ages
would like to share with
high quality education and
the Tutuveni readership,
career-building opportuniplease submit it to us at:
ties.The EO raises the bar
lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us.
to improve early educaSubmissions should be lim- tion programs, promotes
ited to 500 words or less.
excellence and drives the
If your idea for submission reform of elementary and
is beyond this word count,
secondary schools, and
please call to arrange space increases the expectations
so we can accommodate
and achievements of career-ready students. Speaccordingly.
cifically, the EO will facilitate increased access
to and participation in federal programs where students remain underserved.”
The Initiative, co-chaired
by U.S. Department of
Education (DOE) Secretary Arne Duncan and
U.S. Department of Interior Ken Salazar, is housed
within the U.S. DOE, and
led by Executive Director William Mendoza.
The Tribal Leaders Taskforce and the Federal Interagency Working Group
are established by EO
13592 and are comprised
of individuals, executive
branch departments, agencies, and offices, which
work in conjunction to
represent a broad spectrum of fields and programs impacting AI/AN.
With this Executive Order, an American Indian
Study Group was formed to
diagnose the causes of failure in BIE funded Schools.
Findings and Recommendations of the Indian
Education Study Group
revealed that significant
organizational changes are
necessary to provide tribes
the resources and support
needed to operate high-performing schools, remove
institutional obstacles that
hamper student achieve-
ment and enable principals
to focus on instructional
leadership.
The review also shows
the need to provide targeted
and customized technical
assistance that meets the
unique instructional needs
of each BIE-funded school,
including instruction on the
Tribe’s language, history
and culture.
Sakiestewa and Talayumptewa provided a
power point presentation,
developed by Hopi School
Administrators and the
Hopi Department of Education. The proposal includes
“a study be conducted to
promote the efficient use of
resources to allow school
principals to direct their
efforts to instructional leadership and academic achiement for Hopi Students.”
The plan also calls for a
Comprehensive Education
Plan and to build Tribal
Capacity, not as a goal, but
as a means for a tribal vision. This proposal will
redesign the Bureau of Indian Education system and
Transform the current Hopi
Education System to make
it a one-school district, with
one standardized curriculum across the Reservation.
In their report, they said
Student Ambassadors Program is an international
educational travel program
on all seven continents for
students in grades 5–12 and
college. Student Ambassador Programs are typically
14–23 days in length and
feature unique activities for
building independence and
maturity, exclusive cultural
moments to increase global awareness and exciting
destinations to foster a love
for international travel and
foreign cultures.” (website)
Fredericks, a Junior at
Hopi Jr./Sr. High School
said he learned of the program while he was online
and saw the advertisement.
He clicked on it to see what
it was about and saw it was
for students to travel and
explore different cultures
across the globe.
“I’ve always been interested in travelling,” said
Fredericks. “It interested
me, so I sent an application and a few weeks later
I got a letter inviting me to
a meeting held at Northern
Arizona University.”
At the meeting, they
were given additional applications to fill out with
a couple recommendation
letters.
Fredericks said he got
recommendations
from
Rita Kieth, sponsor for the
National Junior Honor Society at Hopi High School
and the Gifted and Talented
Education teacher, Myles
Beam.
After he sent the application in he was given an
interview held at the Flagstaff Public Library.
“During the interview
they wanted a bio and to
see how I interact with other people”, said Fredericks.
“After the interview they
told me I was accepted into
the program and that was a
good day for me.”
The tuition for the trip to
the Mediterranean will cost
$7500.00. The tuition will
cover pre-travel education,
travel, meals, activities,
safety and academic credit.
The tuition must be paid in
full two months prior to the
trip.
Fredericks said he is currently making $500 monthly payments on the first of
every month.
One of the first places they will visit is Rome
where they will explore the
historical landmarks and
museums.
Fredericks said one of
the cool things they will do
is stay with a family for a
day.
His family has been
fundraising within the last
year. They have done food
sales and set up donation
jars at the Hopi Cultural
Center, Kykotsmovi Vil-
OPINION
yon Escalade project.
On August 20, 2014, the
Zuni Pueblo and Hopi Tribe
formalized their opposition
by petitioning the All Pueblo Council of Governors
to support the coalition of
the Hopi Tribe, Zuni, Acoma and Laguna Pueblos in
their sincere efforts to protect the confluence against
commercial development
and wrongful exploitation
that threatens Traditional
Cultural Properties shared
by several tribes who have
a direct religious connections to the Grand Canyon.
Should the Grand Canyon Escalade Project become a reality, several
identified sacred shrines
will be disturbed or erased.
Sacred sites cannot simply
be moved or documented
under federal regulations
called “mitigation”. Adverse impact on the animals, plants, water and
landscape is inevitable as
they are part of life present
in the canyon and deserve
reverence and respect.
The Grand Canyon, the
Confluence, the Little Colorado River all have place
names that have significance to Native Americans
and the general public, de-
scribed as a “church without a roof” in the New York
Times on August 10, 2014.
However, it is much, much
more to the Hopi Tribe. The
geological landscape of the
Grand Canyon is part of the
aboriginal lands of the first
inhabitants of the Colorado
Plateau. The Zuni, Laguna, Acoma and Hopi will
continue to exercise their
religious obligations and
pilgrimages to the ancestral
sacred sites in the Grand
Canyon. Ongtupqa, in its
natural state is certainly eligible as a World Heritage
Site and the Hopi Tribe
calls on Ann Kirkpatrick
and the Arizona Delegation
to join the Hopi, Zuni, Acoma and Laguna pueblos to
protect this national heritage site.
The entire region of the
Grand Canyon and Colorado Rivers continues to
be under threats that will
forever change the landscape. It is of paramount
importance that the Grand
Canyon Escalade Project
be seen as a very real threat
to the religious freedom
of Native Americans who
view the Grand Canyon as
their place of worship.
Hopi schools are failing
and most have not passed
AYP for at least four years
and must now prepare for
the more rigorous State
Common Core Standards.
Headstart kids are not
prepared to go into Kindergarten as well as Hopi
High School graduates not
prepared to go to college.
Most students have to take
remedial education classes before they can commence college course work.
Sakiestewa said by working together as a whole,
rather than independently
as individual schools, will
help reform to an improved
and highly effective school
system. The proposed design will streamline and
develop
a
one-school
curriculum
reservation
wide with one comprehensive education plan.
Most Hopi Schools are
feeder schools to the Hopi
Jr. Sr. High School and
students come in at all academic levels. A unified
school curriculum will help
increase the preparedness
of students for the next
grade level, test rates will
improve and pass rate of
students graduating from
high school and continuing
to post secondary schools
will increase.
School Board Representatives spoke with passion
about their schools and
the effects this change will
have on their children.
Most schools are not
in support of this initiative and encouraged
the Tribal Council not to
support the proposed redesign, until more public
presentations are made
and everyone fully comprehends the initiatve
and details of the Plan.
First Mesa Elementary is
in favor of the Proposal
and encouraged Council
to support the Initiative.
School Boards reminded the Council that as
Grantees of federal Indian
Education funds they delegated authority to local
school boards to manage
and operate their own
schools. Each school does
the best they can realizing
they all have their own
unique challenges. They
said their school administrators and educators are
trained professionals who
provide quality education.
They also reminded
Council that the Federal
Government has trust responsibilities on Indian
Education and they must
ensure the Government
doesn’t pull out of its responsibilities.
They also don’t believe
the Hopi Tribe Department
of Education is prepared to
manage a one Hopi School
district.
See Statement by HBCS
Board on Page 4
Darion Fredericks joins People to People Ambassadors Program
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
Darion Fredericks will be
travelling to the Mediterranean next summer. “Please
help make a person’s dream
come true. Help me achieve
my dreams”
Darion
Sikyadala
Shaundean Fredericks, 17
of Sipaulovi village is raising money to go on a trip of
a lifetime to Europe with the
People to People Ambassadors program next summer.
“The People to People
lage Store and Polacca Circle M. Their next food sale
they plan on having will be
at the Harvest Festival in
First Mesa. He has raised
$3000.00 thus far.
He also plants to have a
prize raffle drawing and is
looking for artists to donate
items such as shawls, jewelry, arts and crafts.
As a token of his appreciation, Fredericks said he
would like to give back to
the community by volunteering, community service and speak to the youth
about his trip.
Educational Goals
Fredericks plans to attend Ft. Lewis College after high school and work
on his general education
requirements towards an
engineering degree then
transfer to Utah State University. He wants to pursue
a minor in elementary education.
His goal right now is to
finish high school and get
the best grades. He will
also try out for student
council and join track &
field; he is currently on the
Chess team.
He said he was disappointed that the high school
didn’t have a music program this year because he
wanted to play guitar.
During the summer he
was working with the village of Sipaulovi doing village cleanups.
Fredericks said he is very
excited to go on the trip and
is looking forward to learning another culture. This
will be his first time on an
airplane.
His parents are Manuel
and Sherry Fredericks; he
has one brother, Manuel and
a sister, Ellyce. He is fromt
the Tobacco Clan. You can
also make donations online
at gofundme.com.
2 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 | HOPI TUTUVENI
HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
Council Removes
Rick Tewa from Hopi
Housing Board
The Hopi Tribal Council
held a Hearing to determine whether Rick Tewa
should be removed as a
Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Board of Commissioner (HTHA BOC).
Chairman
Herman
Honanie said the Tribal Council had questions
and concerns re: why former Executive Director
(ED) Wayne Taylor, Jr.,
was terminated from employment, why changes
were made to the HTHA
By-laws (making it convenient for Tewa to be hired
as interim Director) and
whose decision it was to
hire Tewa while still serving on the housing Board.
Chairman Honanie asked
Tewa if this was legal
and if he thought any violations were committed.
Chairman also asked Tewa
to explain the process and
steps taken to remove Taylor and appoint him (Tewa)
as interim director.
Tewa explained that the
BOC reviewed all documents/reports, housing
plans, staffing, program
activities, etc. and determined the Housing Authority was “not functioning as it should.” Tewa
said there were other important findings which
prompted the Board to
amend the Bylaws and recommend that he (Tewa) be
appointed as Interim ED.
Tewa said Housing
and Urban Development
(HUD) audits were behind
and needed corrective action, deadlines were not
met, there were questions
on investments not authorized by HUD and also
statements from HUD that
Hopi Housing was not
meeting its goals and objectives as per the Indian
Housing Plans. Tewa also
said funding allocations is
of extreme importance and
priority. Approximately
$31 million allocated to
Hopi housing has not been
spent although housing
needs are prevalent on the
Hopi Reservation. Tewa
said several calls were
made to Taylor to discuss
these concerns but to no
avail, because the leader-
ship always seemed to be
on travel and/or attending
trainings and workshops.
These concerns alerted the
Board that changes needed to be made to management. The Board planned
to develop a one year reorg matrix, focus on program activities and work
on meeting HUD priorities
- after they removed Taylor from office and Tewa
was at the helm.
The Council questioned
Tewa on his position as a
Hopi Housing board member and whose decision
it was to appoint him as
Hopi Housing interim director. The Council also
questioned him on his
employment as Executive
Director of the Cochiti
Pueblo Housing Authority, while a Hopi BOC
member and accepting
second employment with
Hopi Housing as interim director. The Council
asked Tewa, with his many
years of managing a tribal
housing authority if this
was allowable. Tewa was
questioned on his honesty, integrity and ethics and
whether any violations
may have been committed
since both Indian Housing
Authorities receive federal funding from the same
agency. The Council also
reminded Tewa of a previous statement he made re:
when a person takes on a
new position, that person
assumes responsibilities of
actions and/or inactions of
previous management and
sometimes takes almost 2
years to resolve and correct issues. The Council
said they were aware of
the problems at the Hopi
Housing Authority and
that is why they hired Taylor as ED because of his
background in management. Taylor was on the
job for only a short while,
when the BOC decided to
remove him and appoint
Tewa as interim director in
June.
Tewa responded that
he was honest and ethical
and did have many years
of management experience in Indian Housing
Authorities. He said he
was on sick leave from his
job at the Cochiti Housing
Authority and it was coincidental that all this took
place during that time. He
said this was not planned
and he did not participate
in the vote which appointed him as interim director.
He stated he was not involved in the board’s decision to appoint him as ED
and submitted his resignation to the Housing Board
prior to accepting the position as interim director. He
said accepting the interim
ED position was not for
self gain but for the interest and benefit of the Hopi
Housing Authority and the
Hopi people.
The Council reminded Tewa that he was appointed by the Hopi Tribal
Council as Board of Commissioner and they are the
body he needs to submit
his resignation to, not the
Housing Board.
Council members had
several questions for Tewa,
and had open discussions
on the issue, often referring to Hopi Tribal Council
Ordinance 15, Article IV,
which regulates the HTHA
Board of Commissioners.
The Tribal Council asked
General Counsel Fred Lomayesva if it was legal to
ask for repayment of wages rendered to Tewa for the
time he served as interim
Executive Director. Lomayesva responded that it
was his understanding this
was a Removal Hearing
for “serious inefficiency
or neglect of duty” or for
misconduct in office as a
Board of Commissioner,
and was not prepared to
respond to the question of
repayment of wages and
would need time to research.
The
Council
then
called for Executive Session on action re: Rick
Tewa’s removal and termination as Board of
Commissioner for the
Hopi Housing Authority.
The Tribal Secretary’s
office confirmed that
the Council by majority vote, terminated and
removed Rick Tewa as
Hopi Housing Authority
Board of Commissioner on Monday, May 25.
Tribal Council had previously recused Tewa from
his 2-week interim director
position.
Hopi Tribal Council Approves
Shungopavy Road Construction
Projects
Michael Lomayaktewa, Director of the Hopi Department of Transportation presented three separate Action Items (A.I.) and Resolutions to the Tribal Council for approval. All A.I’s pertain to the Shungopavy Road Construction Project.
Lomayaktewa informed the Council that the Shungopavy road projects have been on the priority projects list for many years and have already had the required preliminary work done to start the road construction.
Over the years, several meetings were held with leaders and villagers. During
these meetings a majority of the villagers approved the road construction and
improvement project. By majority approval, work commenced on the project. Lomayaktewa explained that the main road project begins at the junction at Hwy 264 enroute to the village and ends on the hill entering the village.
A few villagers attended the Council meeting to express their concerns/opposition/
opinions concerning the road projects. The proposed section east of the village, near
the Lamson residence, has been stricken from the Shungopavy road construction
project (.2 miles). No work will be done in that area. A section known as “C” section has been continuously disputed. Although residents are Not Against construction
and maintenance of the road, they are adamant that they do not want the road to be
paved. The area is considered within village confines and is a residential area where
there are children and elderly on a daily basis. Residents claim traffic is heavy and
traffickers travel at high speeds, with no regard to speed laws. Putting black top on
the road will only encourage travelling at high speeds. They would like gravel on
the road and also agree with road maintenance. David Pecusa, Council Representative from the Village of Bacavi and Transportation Task Team Chairman, stated they
would consider this and look at the plans again. He appreciates their concerns and
will work with HDOT. Another area of concern is an area considered to be a sacred
site which was disturbed by the construction crew. The construction crew stated they
would come back and cover the area and put everything back in place as was before.
The Council entertained Resolution H-043-2014/A.I.048-2014, which approves Red Plains to perform the required construction Management Services for the Shungopavi Road Construction Project, referred to as HIR
504(1). The Council approved Resolution H-043-2014 by majority vote.
Resolution H-044-2014 /A.I.049-2014 approves Eagle Construction from
Flagstaff, AZ to perform the road construction of the Shungopavi Road Project, referred to as HIR 504(1). The Resolution was approved by majority vote.
Resolution H-045-2014 /A.I.050-2014 approves the Hopi Department of Transportation to purchase necessary heavy equipment for road maintenance projects in the
amount of $1,196,317.81. Resolution H-04502014 was approved by majority vote.
DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions expressed in Article Submissions and Letters to the Editor,
are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position
of the Hopi Tutuveni and/or any entity of the Hopi Tribe.
THE HOPI TUTUVENI
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Hopi Council meets
with Moenkopi Villagers to discuss Law
Enforcement Issues
At the request of Upper
Village of Moenkopi Governor Hubert Lewis and
the Law and Order Committee, the Hopi Tribal
Council met with Leaders
and Villagers to hear their
requests and concerns regarding Hopi Police availability and response time.
Located on the West end
of the Hopi reservation,
approximately 45 miles
from the main part of the
reservation, the lower and
upper village of Moenkopi
has had several incidences, crimes and fatalities,
which they say could have
been avoided if Hopi Law
Enforcement was present
and/or if they had responded more quickly.
The Upper Village of
Moenkopi Law and Order
Committee each presented heartfelt testimony of
crimes and tragic deaths
and urged the Tribal Council to take some kind of
action to have police presence in their community.
Presenters stated they felt
they did not receive the
same kind of protection
from the BIA Hopi Agency Law Enforcement and
Hopi Resource Enforcement Police, because they
were so far away.
Because of their location, Villagers feel it is
quicker for them to call
the Navajo Police to assist them in time of need.
Phone calls to Navajo always results in quick response time, because they
are only about 2 miles up
the road. However, when
there is an occurrence
such as a crime or fatality, the Navajo police as
first responders can only
write up a report and then
have to wait on the Hopi
Police, due to jurisdictional issues. Navajo is not
cross-commissioned
or
deputized to carry out Law
Enforcement on the Hopi
Reservation. Villagers and
some Tribal Council members recall there was such
an agreement in place between the two tribes which
ended sometime around
1995.
Because of the frequency and amount of incidences occurring at Moenkopi,
Hopi BIA Agency Chief
of Police Jaime Kootswatew assigned three of his
officers to Moenkopi. He
also spoke with the Department of Justice of the
need for Law Enforcement
in Moenkopi and was able
to secure building funds
to construct two new living quarters for police
personnel at the Moenkopi School complex.
Upon completion of the
two quarters, the officers
were ready to move in but
the $660+ rent was too
much. The officers were
not willing to pay the rent
and chose to travel each
day to their assigned locations. After over a year
without occupancy, Hopi
BIE Line Officer David
Talayumptewa proposed
that school personnel occupy the quarters, since
they are also in much
need of housing. The rent
amount and how it was
calculated was discussed.
Hopi BIA Agency Superintendent Wendell Honanie, informed the group
that the rate was determined by using the Flagstaff Area rate. Moenkopi
is considered to be under
the Flagstaff rate area. The
proposal is currently being
reviewed at DOJ and quarters remain vacant.
Hopi Chairman Herman
Honanie assured Village
members that he will contact the leadership of the
Navajo Nation to discuss
cross deputizing and cross
commissioning
Navajo
Law Enforcement to exercise law enforcement on
the Hopi Reservation and
work on a Memorandum
of Agreement.
Another topic of discussion was the availability of
and services provided by
the Hopi Tribe’s indigent
burial assistance program.
A woman spoke of a recent
death of a family member
where she experienced
hardship and difficulty in
getting a family member
to the mortuary, due to jurisdictional issues and the
lack of an on-call person
available from the burial
assistance program. They
also faced difficulties re:
crossing county lines and
issues regarding the Hopi
Tribe having Agreements
with Navajo County mortuaries. This made the
grieving time even more
difficult for the family,
because they reside in Coconino County. The family
assumed all burial expenses to put their family member to rest. They thought as
Hopi Tribal members, they
would still get assistance
from the Hopi burial program, but received a denial
letter because they had assumed financial responsibility on their own.
The autopsy of tribal members was also
discussed
and
Chief
Kootswatewa informed the
attendees that an autopsy
is required in most deaths
and survivors are also required to have a cause of
death signed by a Medical
Examiner, performing the
autopsy, in order to claim
certain benefits; i.e., VA,
social security, life insurance, etc. In certain situations, the Chairman can
work with the Medical Examiner and get the autopsy
waived.
Villagers gave tearful testimonies. The last
Villager to speak was almost uncontrollable as
she reminded the Tribal Council of how the
body of her uncle lay in
a cornfield, in hot 90 degree weather, for nearly 8
hours, due to bureaucratic
protocols, before his decayed body was finally
removed from the scene.
Villagers also reminded the Council that they
have oversight over the
Hopi Resource Enforcement personnel and asked
that they exercise their
authority over the way
they respond to emergencies. They expressed
their appreciation to the
Tribal Council for listening to their concerns and
urged Council to place
law enforcement within the Moenkopi Village
as one of their priorities.
All Council members assured they would do all they
could to ensure Villagers
were protected and served
by Law Enforcement.
Chief Kootswatewa said
most people don’t want
to give their name when
reporting a crime so a
Silent Witness Hot Line
has been set up at the
Hopi BIA Police Dept:
(928) 738-8477
Silent Witness Hot Line:
928-738-8477
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(928)734-3284
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2014 HOPI TRIBAL
COUNCIL
Herman G. Honanie
Chairman
Alfred Lomahquahu Jr
Vice Chairman
Vernita Selestewa
Tribal Secretary
Robert Sumatzkuku
Tribal Treasurer
Alfonso Sakeva
Sergeant-At-Arms
Village of Upper
Moenkopi
Michael Elmer
Jonathan Phillips
Leroy Sumatzkuku
Danny Humetewa
Village of Bakabi
Davis F. Pecusa
Leroy G. Kewanimptewa
Lamar Keevama
Village of Kykotsmovi
Nada Talayumptewa
Albin Mooya Jr.
Norman Honanie
Caleb H. Johnson
Village of Sipaulovi
George Mase
Rosa Honani
Village of Mishongnovi
Annette F. Talayumptewa
Malinda Andrews
Mervin Yoyetewa
Arthur Batala
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 3
LOCAL NEWS
HOPI FARMERS MARKET
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
The Natwani Coalition,
Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture and the Hopi Food Coop sponsored their second
Hopi Farmers Market on
Sunday, Aug. 17 in front
of the old Secakuku Store
with the support and funds
from Grand Canyon Trust
and NAU’s Institute for
Tribal Environmental Professionals program.
The three local Hopi
programs contributed to
the planning of the free
event for the Hopi and surrounding communities. The
group’s mission and goal
is to enhance the health
and traditional practices of
the Hopi and Tewa people
through Hopi farming traditions, strengthening the
local Hopi food system and
developing new and sustainable strategies to promote wellness.
Lillian Hill of the Hopi
Tutskwa Permaculture said
the Farmers Market is a
place where people who
have a surplus of harvest
can come and sell their harvest at their price or trade.
The market began with a
fun run/walk. The market
hours start 8 a.m. and concluded at noon.
“The turn out today is
three times bigger than the
first Farmers Market we
had in July,” said Jessica
Erales, Marketing Manager
for the Farmers Market.
During the first market
they had only eight vendors
with ten booths set up.
“We had a lot of people
who came out and bought
some items during the first
market,” said Hill. “The
Lillian Hill of Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture sold
homemade applesuace and other items she and her
husband grew in their garden
focus is on the farmers.
We want local and regional farmers and gardeners to
come out and sell food that
is grown locally.”
Because this is the first
Farmers Market on Hopi,
Hill said they have set criteria for the number of vendors because of the limited
space. However, there is no
limit for vendors who sell
their crops they harvest.
Navakuku Dawavendewa, a farmer and weaver of
Lower Moencopi brought
apples, squash, melons and
pumpkins to the Farmers
Market. This was his first
time at the Hopi Farmers
Market.
“I thought it was a good
event, but I think the hours
should be longer because
everyone is just now waking up,” said Dawavendewa. “This was my first
time selling here and I’ll be
here for the next Farmers
Market.”
Because this is a family
event the Natwani Coalition hosted the kid’s booth
where they had face painting for the kids and introduced healthy snacks such
as Greek yogurt.
“We wanted to make
sure the kids were a part of
the event,” said Samantha
Antone of the Natwani Coalition.
Raymond Namoki of
the Hopi Nutrition Center
provided a food demonstration. The food demonstration provides educational
opportunities with “hand’s
on” teaching.
Susan Secakuku, of the
Hopi Food Co-op was selling fresh eggs that came
from chickens she has been
raising for the last couple
Navakuku Dawavendewa of Lower Moencopi learned
how to plant from his grandfather
News from the Hopi Election Board
August 2014
Submitted by Karen Shupla
Hopi Elections Office
The Hopi Tribal Elections are completed with a new Chairman, Herman Honanie and Vice Chairman, Alfred
Lomahquahu Jr., Thank you Voter for your participation.
Now, the State Elections are upon us. Hopi Voter, make sure you are registered to vote in the State Primary Elections on August 26, 2014, General Elections with the Propositions on November 4, 2014. Our office encourages all
Hopis to be participants in the State elections. Decisions made by the Voters of Arizona DO have impacts on the
Hopi Tribal Programs and the Hopi People through the services received on and off the reservation.
The Hopi Election Board has been busy reviewing the 2013 elections and its process. The Board made a decision
to take a big step and present a request for amendments in the area of the elections process in the Constitution and
By-Laws of the Hopi Tribe. The past election was a challenge in the area of absentee balloting. Requesting that the
window of time be expanded between the Primary and the General elections could address the challenge. More of
our Hopi Voters are living off the reservation, therefore this is being recommended to accommodate the U.S. mail.
The time it takes for the mail to get to one Voter and back to the Hopi Elections office is at time beyond our control.
Our intent for the absentee voter is to have ALL ballots counted.
Keeping all aspects of the election process within the realm of the Hopi Election Board/Office by streamlining
these processes, it will be a fair and consistent flow for the Voter’s ballot and the Petitioner’s paperwork.
The Hopi Election Board met with Officials who will assist in the review and processing of amending the
Constitution. It has been indicated that a Referendum election is needed once all the proper documents have been
processed and approved by the Hopi Tribal Council and the Secretary of Interior.
The Hopi Election Board has provided a survey which gives the Hopi Voter the opportunity to be a part of this
amendment process. The Board is soliciting your recommendations, so that the election process will become more
user friendly and a great experience for you the Voter.
Recommended amendments include: opening the window of time between the Primary and the General elections would allow enough time to get absentee ballots to and from the voter. By extending the window between the
two elections to 90 days would give enough time for ballots to be mailed out, received, voted, and mailed back to
be properly counted (currently it is only two weeks apart).
Qualifications for Hopi language and residence status of the petitioner/candidates has been a concern of many
Voters, if you could share your concerns and opinions we need to know where you stand on the language and
residency issue.
Adoption of military and overseas citizens voting process would mimic the Arizona State’s Elections process to
accommodate Hopi needs.
Background checks were also suggested for Petitioners/Candidates to go through before running for office. The
Board would like to hear your thoughts in this area.
Your comments will be presented as part of our request for amendments to the Hopi Election process in the
Constitution and bylaws of the Hopi Tribe. Once the request for amendments have been approved for an election
the Secretary of the Interior shall call for a Referendum election. The Referendum election requires that Voters be
registered to participate in the called election.
The Board is working on making amendments to the Hopi Election Ordinance #34 that will include the results of
the Referendum election if approved by the Hopi Tribal Council and the votes of the Hopi People.
The Hopi Election Board would like to encourage you to complete the survey and send it back to our office by
August 31, 2014. Please share this information with those who are eligible to vote in Hopi Tribal Elections. The
youth may also fill out the form they too will soon be Voters, our goal is to also increase the number of Hopi Voters
for all elections.
The next regular Hopi Tribal General Elections will be held in 2017. The Board asks for your participation and
cooperation to make these amendments a success for you the Voter and Petitioners. Asquali/Kwakha’
PLEASE SEND YOUR SURVEY TO:
HOPI ELECTIONS OFFICE
P.O. Box 553
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Phone numbers:
Karen Shupla, Registrar 1-928-734-2507
Anita Fred, Secretary 1-928-734-2508
Fax number:
1-928-734-1257
Emails: Karen Shupla kshupla@hopi.nsn.us or Anita Fred afred@hopi.nsn.us
HOPI ELECTION BOARD MEMBERS:
ALTERNATES:
Marlene Sekaquaptewa, Chairman - Bacavi Village
Elgean Joshevama – Oraibi Village
Kristopher Holmes, Vice Chairman- Shungopavi Village
Oran Selestewa- Hotevilla Village
Colleen Seletstewa, Member – Mishungnuvi Village
1 alternate member - vacant
Mary Tenakhongva, Member – Hotevilla Village
1 regular member – vacant
years. The eggs come in
shades of green, brown
and white. In addition to
raising chickens she makes
her own jelly and jams that
come from grapes grown in
Hotevilla. She uses locally
grown foods. Other products she had for sale were
homemade salves and lotions she made from coconut oils and essential oils.
Other vendors included
Kevin Nash who was selling live rabbits and Cedric
Kewaninvaya had overlay
jewelry for sale.
The group members volunteer their time to host the
event and encourage community members to help
volunteer with the set up,
the morning run and parking.
Hill said she has heard
an overwhelming response
from the community say-
ing there should be more
events like this.
“It was definitely a positive event not many people see out here. I thought
it was great and it’s going
to keep growing in the future,” said Hill.
Hill would also like to
invite local and regional Chef’s to come and do
food demonstrations and
tribal programs and groups
to promote their events or
provide educational information.
They are encouraging
recycling at the event so
they would like everyone
to BYOB (bring your own
bag) to cut down waste.
Any questions or to register please contact Jessica
Erales, Farmers Market
Manager: 480-213-1176
or email hopifoodcoop@
gmail.com
Susan Secakuku & sister Debbie Baker sell fresh
eggs and homemade crafts
Foster Children to
Receive Bag Packs
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
On Mon. Aug. 25, Elda
Joshevama, Chief of Staff
to Hopi Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr. presented 35 bag packs filled
with school supplies to
Lorencita Joshweseoma,
Interim Executive Director
on behalf of all the Executive Offices and the Hopi
Tribal Council.
The Vice Chairman’s
office received the packs
from an organization
called; Make an Investment in Love and Kindness (MILK) on behalf
of the Office of the Vice
Chairman to be presented
to the Social Services program for children in foster
care. They got a late start
this year with the school
drive, but were able to
work with MILK who acquired the back packs for
Kindergarten thru sixth
grades.
They chose to give the
back packs to children in
foster care because they
wanted the children to
know they understand
the emotional challenge
endured of having to be
placed in unfamiliar environments and they are not
forgotten.
“We chose to give to the
foster children because we
understand while they are
out of their normal family
setting they go through a
lot of emotions. With politics being a factor in much
of the daily activities and
decisions, we sometimes
forget that it’s our children
who we need to be the
voice for,” said Joshevama.
Currently, there are 35
children in grades Kindergarten thru sixth who are
in the foster care system
on the Hopi reservation.
The Vice Chairman’s
Office established a relationship with MILK
last year when they did a
Christmas drive for teenagers in the foster care sys-
tem on the Hopi reservation. “ We targeted the teen
population during the 2013
Christmas drive because
we recognized a majority
of the gift drives catered to
the younger children of the
reservation” state Joshevama. The gifts were given
to Hopi Social Services
and distributed to those
residential placed teens.
Anthony Gleich, founder of MILK wanted to
reach out to the rural tribes
because they don’t have a
lot of the amenities that urban tribes do.
The Vice Chairman’s
Office has been working
with MILK to generate
a grant to a professional
sports team in the Phoenix
area in hopes of attaining
approximately 1800 back
packs they will disseminate to students in Hopi
schools on the reservation
as a back to school kick off
bash for next year.
The MILK organization
has been in direct contact
with the Office of the Vice
Chairman and they would
like to help the Hopi Tribe
in community rehabilitation and other projects.
In collaboration with the
Office of the Vice Chairman, American Education
for Children; Alliance for
School Backpack Drive
and Senator Carlyle W.
Begay, who is a huge advocate for quality education on reservations,
50 back packs filled with
supplies will be presented
to the Hopi Tribe during
“Kids Day” at the Navajo Nation Fair in Window
Rock, AZ on Sept. 4, 2013.
The 50 backpacks filled
with school supplies will
be donated to the Office of
Special Needs to distribute
during the upcoming Special Needs Day where Vice
Chairman Lomahquahu
and staff will be manning
the face painting booth at
HVMC on September 9,
2013.
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local news
Office Depot Foundation donates
Position Statement from Hotevillasack pack school supplies to two Hopi Bacavi Community School regarding
Schools
“One Grant School” Initiative
Honorable Chairman, Vice Chairman and Tribal Council Representatives,
Ms. Harding’s first grade pose with Hope MacDonald Lonetree, BIA POolice
Chief Jaime Kootswatewa, HRES Sgt. Roderick Holmes, First Lady Arlene Honanie and Hopi Day School Principal D. Wallace
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
On behalf of the Office Depot Foundation, Hope McDonald Lonetree visited two Hopi
Elementary Schools; Hopi Day
School and First Mesa Elementary School on Aug. 18 to give
away sack packs with school
supplies.
The Office Depot Foundation donated 1500 sack packs
to be distributed to areas in
Indian country where students
don’t have as many opportunities as others in urban communities across the United States.
“I’m very happy to have the
opportunity to help the Office
Depot Foundation to reach out
to Indian Country and tribes in
connecting them with schools
to provide the sack pack to,”
said MacDonald Lonetree.
The sack packs were given
to the students by McDonald
Lonetree with the assistance
from both law enforcement
agencies; Hopi BIA Police and
the Hopi Resource Enforcement Services and the First
Lady Arlene Honanie.
“The children are very
thankful and it’s rewarding all
the way around,” said MacDonald Lonetree. “I also like
to use this as an opportunity to
connect the students with their
leadership and law enforcement.”
First lady Honanie greeted
the children in Hopi and asked
them to introduce themselves
in Hopi. A couple of student
introduced themselves. She
spoke to the children on the importance of learning the Hopi
language and getting an education. She told the students she
worked very hard to get her degree in Speech Pathology and
now works in several schools
around the reservation and it
has been very rewarding.
“These bag packs are very
important because they will be
used to carry your homework,”
said Honanie. “Respect your
teachers and those who work
in the school.”
MacDonald Lonetree said
there is always a great response
from the teachers who have
said some students are not able
to afford bag packs and school
supplies. The sack pack will
help students keep their homework organized.
“It’s an opportunity for us to
encourage the kids and to let
them know we love and support them; and we want them
We, the Hopi Governing School Boards are not completely in favor of the
proposal and the direction in which Hopi Tribal Government seems to be
going in regards to the “One Grant School” initiative.
Not enough discussion has been generated on Hopi to hear all sides of the
issue and consider that the School Boards are not in support of this initiative! It will be argued that this is precisely the reason for the Feasibility
Study. However if you read between the lines , once these Grant Funds are
accepted there will be a certain level of commitment on the part of the
Grantee to implement the “One Grant School” concept!
We invite you to learn more about these initiatives as they will most certainly adversely affect the direction of Hopi Education. Please ask yourself;
to succeed,” said MacDonald is our Hopi Tribal Government ready to allow the Federal Government (BIE)
Lonetree. “I enjoy working to once again negate on their trust responsibility to Native Americans and
with kids and I love seeing
Hopi? Is the Hopi Tribal Government capable of managing the affairs of our
their faces when they receive
local Schools? Is our Hopi Tribal Government capable of Fiscal Oversight of
their bags.”
The sack pack giveaway is our local Schools (just look at the mess with our Tribal Audits as an examsomething personal that Mac- ple)? Shouldn’t Local Autonomy at the Community Level remain to be the
Donald Lonetree does every
best oversight of our local, distinctly individual, schools and how to run
year in partnership with Office Depot Foundation since them?
2008. They delivered sack
packs to Hopi Day School,
First Mesa Elementary
School and a few Navajo
schools. Sometimes they
are able to reach out to other
tribes.
MacDonald Lonetree said
she would like to thank the
Office Depot Foundation
for their generous support
and always thinking about
our children here in the Indian communities where
there is great need.
Hopi Day School Principal, Dianna Wallace said,
“I’m thankful for the people that considered our
school this year to receive
bags with supplies. It’s very
helpful to the families and
children. It’s very appreciative.”
Visit us on-line at www.
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They would also have you believe that our schools are failing. In reality, it
is our trustees, the Federal government that is failing our schools, by not
providing the necessary resources and funding to allow our educators to
provide the best services and instruction they can!
We continue to fight for every piece of funding, that continues to decrease
yearly, and the dilapidated conditions that some of our schools currently
are in, that holds back our children’s learning potential on a daily basis! We
owe it to our children and teachers to hold the Federal Government Accountable for their trust responsibilities!
Please come to the table with us and let’s, together, work towards the same
end in providing an obtainable and mutually beneficial resolution toward
keeping our Hopi Children Healthy, Educated, Strong and Prosperous!
Kwa-Kwah
Everett F. Gomez, Governing School Board President
Hotevilla Bacavi Community School
Moenkopi Senior Center, Inc. 7th Annual Field Day
For Seniors 55 years and older September 18 & 19, beginning at 9am . For more
information, contact Claudina Burgener or Derick Lomayokva at (928) 283-8025
Congratulations to all the
As the 100 Mile Club Coordinator, I’d like to share
the stats of all the 100 Mile Club Run/Walk events.
strong hearted participants
Askwali to everyone for coming out to enjoy the eveof the 2014 100 Mile Club!
nings with us, family and friends. We don’t want all
We have enjoyed, and are thankful
efforts to stop here. Continue on to be strong, and
for the relationship with all the participants,
empower someone else to go the distance.
volunteers, and the Hopi communities who have
been a part in bringing together a diverse popuKick Off Event
Hopi Health Care Center
lation of people who share a passion for exercise
May 6th
May 19th
through running and walking the challenging
Total Participants
Total Participants
255
trails that added uniqueness to each event.
95
5k
56
2
Mile
- 66
The 100 Mile Club has just completed its final
1 Mile 29
2 Mile - 131
challenge at the Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Cen1 Mile - 68
ter on Monday, August 25th with 5k, 2 and 1
mile courses. This 16 week walk/run program
began as a step forward to encourage people to
Secakuku’ s
come together to exercise and build a foundaJune 30th
HVMC - Clan Day
tion of health awareness.
Total Participants
June 2nd
124
Total
Participants
With the 100 Mile Club coming to a close; we hope you all contin2 Mile - 93
203
ue to work on bettering blood glucose readings, make exercise a
2
Mile
- 175
1 Mile - 31
part of your daily routine, and schedule annual doctor’s visits 1 Mile - 28
PREVENTION is the key. Let’s not lose sight of goals that you
may have set when you started this journey. It’s inspiring to know
that your body has built up on increasing heart rates, breathing is
HVMC - Lunar Run
Kykotsmovi
easier during your exercise, and you increased your time and disJuly 7th
July 21nd
tance in your walking and running. A lot of hard work right? Yes,
Total Participants
Total Participants
and this is the reason why logging your progress to aid as a visual
259
97
tool in evaluating your exercise patterns you worked so hard for
2 Mile - 73
2 Mile - 204
1 Mile - 24
has paid off!
1 Mile - 55
The 100 Mile Club is grateful that all events went on as scheduled.
In the past some events were postponed due to smoke in the air or
cancelled because of the rains washed out trails moments before
Final Challenge - HVMC
the event. The 100 Mile Club will be back for 2015; ready to chalHVMC - Buddy Day
August 25th
August 4th
lenge you to more moments of greatness that’s instilled in each and
Total Participants
Total Participants
172
everyone. Be Happy, Live, Laugh, Love and Keep Moving Hopi!
139
5k - 52
It’s A 100 Mile Club Giveaway Event!
2 Mile - 113
For REALS! “Run Walk For The Heck Of It”
2 Mile - 87
1 Mile - 26
Saturday, September 6th at 7AM - 2 Mile/5k/8k
1 Mile - 33
Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center
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Keams Canyon, Arizona
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John Allen Castro to John Allen Whitehair
Case No. 2014-CV-0092
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE
OF NAME
Notice is hereby given that Sandy Whitehair has petitioned the court for the change of name from: John Allen Castro to John Allen Whitehair. Any party seeking
to intervene in said proceeding must file an appropriate
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OPINION
If you have an opinion or idea for an
editorial you would like to
share with Tutuveni readerIn the Matter of the Change of Name of:
ship, please submit it to us at:
Ivan Lester Sahneyah to Ivan L. Sidney
lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us
Case No. 2014-CV-0107
Please limit submission to
500 words or less. If your
idea for submission is beNOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE
yond this word count, please
OF NAME
call to arrange space so we
Notice is hereby given that Ivan L. Sidney has petican accommodate accordtioned the court for the change of name from: Ivan
Lester Sahneyah to Ivan L. Sidney. Any party seeking ingly. Phone numbers are
to intervene in said proceeding must file an appropriate listed in the mast head on
pleading with the Hopi Tribal Court no later than twen- Page 2.
ty (20) days after the publication of this notice.
We encourage correspondence from our readership in
Dated: August 20, 2014
terms of opinions and con/s/ Margene Namoki, Clerk of the Court
cerns they have.
HOPI TRIBAL COURT, KEAMS CANYON, ARIZONA
PRO TEM JUDGE
The Hopi Tribe is seeking a qualified person to serve as a Pro Tem Judge of the Hopi Tribal
Court located in Keams Canyon, Arizona on the Hopi Indian Reservation. The Hopi Tribal
Court is located approximately 60 miles northeast of Winslow, Arizona. The Hopi Tribe exercises jurisdiction over a broad range of civil and criminal matters. A Pro Tem judges will be
appointed to hear cases as assigned by the Chief Judge in instances where the Hopi Trial Court
judges have conflicts of interest and in other cases where needed. This is a part-time, as needed
appointment and will be paid at a daily stipend rate.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
•
Preside over cases as assigned by the Chief Judge.
•
Prepare and issue written orders, judgments, search and arrest warrants.
•
Keep accurate records of cases and court hearings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, or any United States Circuit Court of Appeals, or the Supreme Court of any state of
the United States;
•
Extensive experience in:
Criminal Case Adjudications
Juvenile Delinquency and Protection
Family Law and Support
Civil Adjudications, including complex litigation under the
Federal Rules of Evidence
Probate and Guardianship
Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas:
Federal Indian law and policy
Tribal customs and traditions
•
Is at least 30 years of age
•
Has never been convicted or pleaded guilty to any felony, nor been found guilty
of any crime involving fraud or dishonesty.
Interested applicants should submit a Hopi Tribe Employment Application, a letter of interest
including salary requirements and hours of availability, along with a current resume and the
names of at least three professional references to:
Herman G. Honanie, Chairman
Hopi Tribe
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, Arizona 86030
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Substance
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Substance Abuse Counselor
Job #04-011
Psychiatrist
Salary: $38,663
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Number of Positions:1
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E-MAIL: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Department: Hopi Guidance Center
Department:
Hopi
Guidance
Center
WEBSITE: www.hopi-nsn.us
Number of Positions:1
Hourly: $16.77
Hourly: $18.51
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
AS OF AUGUST 26, 2014
Department: Shungopavi Village
Job #03-011
Social Worker
Job Psychologist
#03-011
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Closing Date:
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Job #05-008
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Keams Canyon, Arizona
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Social Worker
P.O. BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
PHONE: (928) 734-3212 FAX: (928)734-6611
E-MAIL: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
WEBSITE: www.hopi-nsn.us
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS OF AUGUST 26, 2014
Job #06-002
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
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Number
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Department:
Hopi
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Department:Salary:
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Moencopi Center
Salary: $31,595.20
Teacher
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Job #07-028
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Job #08-001
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Salary: $54,392
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Salary:
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A complete signed application must be submitted by 5:00pm on the day of the deadline. HR will accept resumes
however, the applicant understands that it is not in lieu of the application; “see resumes attached” on the application
will not be accepted. Pre-background employment screening will be conducted. Full-time positions will receive full
benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) Retirement Plan plus annual and sick leave, 10 paid holidays,
and 1 floating cultural holiday.
ADVERTISE IN THE HOPI TUTUVENI
For information call 928.734-3283
6 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 | HOPI TUTUVENI
ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA) is requesting qualified agencies and
consulting firms to submit proposals and statement of qualifications to provide
comprehensive home inspections and a Demographic survey and cost estimation for
selected rehabilitation units located within the exterior boundaries of the Hopi Indian Reservation. The selected firm will enter into a Professional Services Agreement
with the HTHA to perform services requested. The work to be performed under this
contract is subject to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) [25 U.S.C. §4101] and Section 7(b) of the Indian
Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 (e)). This request
for proposal is open to both Indian and Non-Indian firms. Please contact Chester
Dee or Bretta Barehand at 928.737.2806/2807 or submit a Letter of interest by fax
(928.737.9270) or email: bbarehand@htha.org to request a copy of the Request
for Proposal package which includes information on the scope of work, Indian
Preference, and due date of the RFP.
NAVAJO COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
September 10th-14th
Celebrating 83 Years 1931 - 2014
The Navajo County
Fair, Inc. will be celebrating the 83rd Anniversary
of the Navajo County Fair
& Rodeo. The first Navajo County Fair was held
in Taylor, Az. in 1926. In
1931 the County Supervisors decided to move the
county fair to Holbrook
due to it being the county seat and its central location in the county. The
fairgrounds and other
facilities were built as a
permanent location for
the county fair and other events. Since that time
there has never been a year
without a fair.
There have been a few
changes. The Navajo
County Fair and Fairgrounds are now supported by the Navajo County
Board of Supervisors,
maintained by the Navajo County Buildings &
Grounds department and
controlled by the Navajo
County Fair, Inc. It is the
21-member board of directors of Navajo County
Fair, Inc and a core of volunteers and sponsors who
make the Navajo County
Fair a success.
Navajo County Fair, Inc.
takes great pride in maintaining a traditional down
home county fair and it is
their hope that everyone
in Navajo County and the
surrounding communities
will come and enjoy the
food, fun, entertainment,
exhibits and carnival,
along with new events.
This year’s entertainment will include: The
Rodeo, Demolition Derby,
Little Buckaroo Rodeo,
Ranch Rodeo & Saddle
Ranch Bronc, Mini Excavator & Skid Steer Competition, Jr. Livestock
Show & Auction, Open
Class Exhibits, 4-H Small
Stock, 4-H Exhibits & 4-H
Horse Achievement Show,
Carnival, Jr. Miss Pageant,
Mid-Way & Stage Entertainment, Kid’s Zone Area,
Bands & Great Food...
Plus so much more!
SILENT WITNESS HOTLINE
928-738-8477
You don’t have to give your name to report a crime
PUBLIC NOTICE
Social Services has relocated to the First Mesa Consolidated location in First Mesa next to the Polacca Post
office. They can be reached at 734-1800.
The Hopi Tribe Grants & Scholarship Program Is now
accepting applications for Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), Education or Nursing fields
Submitted by: Cecilia Shortman, HTGSP Higher Education Advisor, Hopi Department of Education
Through a partnership with Arizona Public Service (APS), we are pleased to announce a unique scholarship opportunity entitled the APS Hopi Scholars Program.
The program provides scholarships valued at $4,000 per academic year ($2,000
Fall/$2,000 Spring) for students in the sophomore thru senior level pursuing an
AAS, AS, BA or BS at an accredited college or university for the Fall/Spring 20142015 academic year. Students must also be pursuing a degree in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math), Education or Nursing fields to be eligible.
Call the HTGSP Office at (928) 734-3542 for application and/or detailed information.
Native Women & Wellness Reunion
Gathering
Greetings!
It has been twenty-five years since the first Women & Wellness Gathering. Since
that time, a whole new generation of women has become mothers, heads of
households, tribal council leaders, program directors, nurturers of tribal culture and
spirituality, and more. This gathering is a time to reunite as strong healthy Native
women for three full days to restart your self-care of mind, body, and spirit. Come
join the sisterhood of forgiveness, courage, vulnerability, and self-compassion.
We would like to offer a special invitation to all young Native women to this amazing reunion gathering. Please join us to interact with those who have blazed the
trail for you, learn from their wisdom and compassion, and show them what great
leaders you are now and will be in the future.
September 23 – 25, 8am-5pm
Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino, Chandler, AZ.
To Register, contact: 503-666-7669 / info@nativewellness.com
Native Men & Wellness Reunion
Gathering
It has been twenty-five years since the first Native Men & Wellness Gathering. Sincethat time, a whole new generation of men has grown up and come into it’s own.
What is the role of Native men in today’s world? What qualities do male leaders
possess? What are the challenges faced by the warriors of today in the workplace,
community, and home? We are pleased to offer three full days of male leadership
and wellness evelopment training for your professional and personal growth.
Whether you are a new or returning council member, a father or grandfather, a
program director or a community member, or simply want to be a well Native man,
this gathering will provide you with knowledge, inspiration and skills to be all you
can be.
We would like to offer a special invitation to all young Native men to this amazing
reunion gathering. Please join us to interact with those who have blazed the trail for
you, learn from their wisdom and compassion, and show them what great leaders
you are now and will be in the future.
September 23 – 25; 8am-5pm
Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino, Chandler, AZ
To Register contact: 360-229-6670 / info@hativewellness.com
September 2014
SUN
MONDAY
1
TUESDAY
2
LABOR DAY
Holiday
7
8
Shungopavi Community
9:00 am—12:00 pm
LIBRARY OFFICE
9:00 am—4:00 pm
15
Moenkopi Senior Center
10:00 am—12:30 pm
Honahni Building
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
21
22
Mishongnovi Community
9:00 am—12:00 pm
9
Cultural Center
9:00 am—12:00 pm
Across Ktown Store
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
16
29
Honahni Building
10:00 am—12:30 pm
Moenkopi Senior Center
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
LIBRARY OFFICE
9:00 am—4:00 pm
Satellite Maintenance
23
Shungopavi Community
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
28
3
Keams Canyon Park
9:30 am—12:00 pm
Vehicle Safety Training
Mishongnovi Community
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
14
WEDNESDAY
30
THURSDAY
4
First Mesa Community
9:00 am—12:00 pm
NPC-Hopi Center
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
10
Library Meeting
9:00 am—12:00 pm
Oraibi North Entrance
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
17
NPC—Hopi Center
9:30 am—12:00 pm
Polacca Circle M
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
11
Bacavi Community
9:00 am—12:00 pm
Hotevilla Community
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
18
Polacca Circle M
9:00 am—12:00 pm
Keams Canyon Park
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
First Mesa Community
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
LIBRARY OFFICE
9:00 am—12:00 pm
24
Oraibi North Entrance
9:00 am—12:00 pm
25
Hotevilla Community
9:00 am—12:00 pm
Cultural Center
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
Across Ktown Store
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
Bacavi Community
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
NPC—Hopi Center
9:00 am—12:00 pm
HOPI TUTUQAYKI SIKISVE
Keams Canyon Park
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
HOPI WUWANAMTAPSIKISVE
Dinah Pongyesva
928-205-8073
Samuel Shingoitewa, Jr
928-313-6644
FRIDAY
5
Sipaulovi Housing
9:00 am—12:00 pm
Sat
6
Walpi Housing
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
12
13
LIBRARY OFFICE
9:00 am—4:00 pm
19
Walpi Housing
9:00 am—12:00 pm
20
Sipaulovi Housing
1:30 pm—4:00 pm
26
LIBRARY OFFICE
9:00 am—4:00 pm
27
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 7
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
As the summer village ceremonies come to a close. In
regards to the Mishongnovi Village Elections held on
Wednesday, June 25, 2014. The results published in the
Hopi Tutuveni on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 brought several issues in the approach of the Mishongnovi Village
election.
Background - The last group of Mishongnovi Interim
Board of Directors during Leroy Shingoitewa’s Chairmanship had supported the closure of the Mishongnovi
Village office. The individuals responsible became the
interim board, which conducted an election process,
after Tribal Court of Appeals lifted the stopping of the
original election in March of 2012. A second election
occurred with the end results of double candidacy and
tied votes. Complaints, yes and no solutions provided
due to the negative emotions, shocking views of the
incident and mentality felt by Mishongnovi villagers
during that takeover.
So what is wrong with this election of 2014?
The discrepancy of double candidates and the number of votes does not add up. Even candidates running
any position for local, county, state or national can only
run for one selected position not both. The final votes
are biased and very unfair to the village people whether
they are eligible to vote or not vote. It allows for a very
an unorganized process. No information for a nomination form was distributed to the villagers and no availability of absentee ballots. Therefore, it is unfocussed
and a major conflict on voting rights taken by for the
people of Mishongnovi Village even if justification by
other means s a reason. According to the Hopi Tutuveni
Mr. Craig Andrews states, “On behalf of Mishongnovi
Village Board of Directors, WE hereby certify them as
newly elected Council Representatives to be seated (on
Council) July 10,2014 and recognize here forward as
legitimate representatives for the Village of Mishongnovi.”
Is this to say that the Board of Directors is taking
the place of the Village Kikmongwi, as referred in the
article Mr. Andrews spoke on behalf of the new Board
including the principle question of nepotism? It is
known that Craig and Melinda Andrews is a married
couple, especially noted in the Hopi Tutuveni as Mr.
Andrews acknowledges his wife to be sworn in as a
Council member as well as acceptance of supervision.
Please explain to understand this nepotism principle, if
it’s a credible practice, since it seems to be apparent as
a result for the Mishongnovi Village elections.
Why have elections at all?
After the first Interim Board became Board of
Directors after an election. There were no significant
changes, sure there were village meetings, but no
services provided, because the Mishongnovi Village
office remained closed. The only service provided was
the cleaning of the porta johns. Emotional dissatisfaction amongst the village members continues with
no solutions as to whether we are a traditional village
with a Kikmongwi as the leader or whether the Board
of Directors base their decision making authority to
govern the village as they decide that they speak for
everyone. In this case even traditional rights are abused
or harassed verbally, mentally and emotionally. There
is a large gap with no adequate problem solving and
questionable representation on the Hopi Tribal Council
in lieu of the appropriateness of procedural guidelines.
Bottom line is that it is allowed nevertheless. Will the
Mishongnovi Village people ever be a cohesive community either traditionally or Board of Directors?
Adkin Kuwanyaioma
Mishongnovi Village
HOPI HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
SCHEDULE
HOPI HIGH SCHOOL
Football 2014
Date Opponent Place Time
8/22/14 Rough Rock Away 6 pm
8/29/14 Greyhills Home 7 pm
9/5/14 Ganado Away 6 pm
9/12/14
Valley (Sanders)
Home
7 pm
9/19/14 Pinon Away 6 pm
10/3/14
Rough Rock (HC)
Home
7 pm
10/10/14 Many Farms Away 6 pm
10/17/14 Tuba City Away 6 pm
10/24/14
Red Mesa
(Sr. Night)
Home
7 pm
10/30/14 Rock Point Home 7 pm
11/8/14
State Playoffs*
TBA
TBA
*If qualify
Schedule subject to change at any time.
HOPI HIGH SCHOOL
Volleyball 2014
Date Opponent Place Times
8/29/14 Scrimmage Holbrook 4 pm
9/3/14 Greyhills Away 3 & 4
9/10/14
Tuba City DH
Home
3, 4, 5, & 6
9/13/14 Page Tourney Away TBA
9/16/14
Rough Rock DH
Home
4, 5 & 6
9/25/14 Page Away 5 & 6
9/30/14 Holbrook Home 4:30, 5:30, & 6:30
10/2/14 Winslow Home 4:30, 5:30, & 6:30
10/7/14 Pinon Home 5 & 6
10/10-11/14
J
oseph City Tourney
Away
TBA
10/14/14 Ganado Home 4:30 & 5:30
10/16/14 Greyhills Home 5 & 6
10/24/14
Many Farms DH
Away
3, 4 & 5
10/23/14
Alchesay (Sr. Night)
Home
4&5
10/28/14 Round Valley Away 4 & 5
10/29/14
Valley (Sanders) DH
Away
2, 3 & 4
TBD 1st Round of Playoffs
Schedule is subject to change at any time.
TBD
TBD
HOPI HIGH SCHOOL
CROSS COUNTRY 2014
Date Opponent Location Time
9/2/14 Hopi Invitational Hopi 3 pm
DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions expressed in Article
Submissions and Letters to the Editor, are
those of the authors and do not necessarily
reflect the official policy or position of the
Hopi Tutuveni and/or any entity of the Hopi
Tribe.
9/6/14 Peaks Invitational
Flagstaff 8 am
9/13/14 Ray Wherley Invite
Prescott
9/20/14 4 Corners Invite Flagstaff 8 am
9/27/14 Doug Conley Invite
Experience the rich cultures and traditions
of an ancient civilization who occupies the
American Southwest. The Hopi believe their
final destination is the sacred 4 corners of
the southwest and this where they’ve built
their homes, exercised an ancient religion,
and planted their short blue corn since time
immemorial.
Tempe TBA
10/3/14 Twi-Light Invite Casa Grande TBA
10/11/14
Hopi Prophecy Tours
8 am
Bud Davis Invite
tuba City
TBA
10/24/14 Holbrook Invite Holbrook TBA
11/1/14 Sectional Meet TBA TBA
11/8/14 State Meet Phoenix TBA
Schedule subject to change at any time
*updated 8/19/14
HOPI HIGH SCHOOL
JV FOOTBALL
Ronald Wadsworth, of Hopi Prophecy Tours
will take you on a guided tour sharing knowledge of his people he has acquired in serving his high Hopi religious Leadership for 25
years!
Date Opponent Place Time
9/4/14 Ganado Home 6 pm
9/25/14
Tuba City
Away
5 pm
Book a tour today at tsivookvasa@yahoo.
com, or call (928) 401-7283.
10/16/14
Tuba City
Home
6 pm
Exquisite Hopi silver artworks offered for sale.
Schedule subject to change at any time
8 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 | HOPI TUTUVENI
OBITUARIES
100 MILE CLUB
Kenneth G. Talakte
then at Yavapai Community College chal, Ryan, Michelle, Josh, Briant,
where he taught EMT classes. He Alesha and Teresa, great-grandchil“A life well lived” “A life of
was also an accident reconstruction dren Anais, Paityn, Braysen and
service to others” “A man
expert and was called to many emer- Kenyon, Stepchildren Wm. Chamwith no enemy”
gency situations as he spoke four berlain III (Melissa) and Julia Glassy
(Robert) and their children Christolanguages.
The family hears these words again His work with the American Legion pher, Michael, Kandice, Heather, Jaand again as the tributes pour in for included being elected Commander cob and John.
him.
of John Ivens Post 42, Grand Can- He is also survived by his sisters
Kenneth George Talakte was born yon for five years. One of his many Bertha Bradley, Pearl Evans (Bill),
at his grandmother’s house at old duties was transporting veterans to Bonnie Talakte (Bill), Christine SarOraibi on September 27, 1939. His their various medical appointments racino (Dominic), and Catherine Taparents, Kenneth George Talakte in Flagstaff and Phoenix. Being ap- lakte and his beloved uncle and aunt,
Sr. and Dorothy Honanie Talakte, pointed to the Homeland and Nation- Jack Honanie and Auntie Jo.
lived at the employee village at the al Security Commission was a great He was predeceased by his parents,
Grand Canyon where his father ran honor. After moving to Montana he brothers, Virgil and Melvin, sisters
the Babbit’s grocery store and his was also privileged to be in the com- Mathelin and Tanya, his son-in-law
mother lovingly raised and nurtured pany of Andrew Pearson Post 117 of Chris and his beloved wife, Linda.
ten children.
A Memorial Service will be 6:30
the American Legion.
He attended school in Williams, He also loved bowling with p.m. Tuesday, September 2 at Dahl
AZ and at the Grand Canyon. He the “gang” in Williams and Funeral Chapel in Billings.
graduated from Grand Canyon High
Services will be held at the Shrine
school in l959. After graduation he Flagstaff and was offered sponsor- of Ages, Grand Canyon, on Septemworked as a meat cutter for Babbits. ship to bowl professionally.
ber 6th at 11:00 with a reception folHe enlisted in the United States An expert marksman, he loved lowing at the Canyon Plaza Resort in
Army and graduated from jump hunting. His trips to Alaska with Tusayan, AZ.
school at Ft. Bragg as a proud mem- Ed and Dave were memorable. No
Those wishing to attend should
ber of the 82nd Airborne Rangers, one will ever forget the “Drizzle Y” mention at the park entry that they
307 Engineers. After graduation Sgt. or the lost camp! He always came are attending the funeral and the enTalakte taught at the Ranger Jump home with fabulous tales of his ad- try fee will be waived by the Park
School at Ft. Bragg.
Service.
ventures.
He married the beautiful girl he Fishing was so much fun as he In lieu of flowers, the family
had adored since the age of six, Lin- taught the grandchildren the “Hopi requests any donations to be sent
da Kewanimptewa and together they way” to catch fish. He did not put to the House of John Hospice 14
raised three wonderful girls.
a pole in the water for many years Spring Street, Clifton Springs, NY
Ken joined the Arizona Highway as he went from child to child, un- 14432 or the charity of your choice.
Patrol in 1973 at the insistence of tangling lines, re-baiting hooks and
Geo. McGuire and was stationed pulling kiddos out of the water.
Memories and condolences may
first at Seligman, AZ and then at his His sense of humor is legend, his be shared with the family at www.
permanent duty station in Williams, compassion boundless, his digni- dahlfuneralchapel.com
AZ where he built their home with ty quiet and his love of family and Contact person:
his own two hands. He served the friends was his joy.
Rita Talakte, 1601 Rimrock Rd.,
citizens of Arizona proudly for twen- He is survived by his wife, Ree- Billings, MT 59102
ty years as a Master Patrolman.
ta and daughters Ladena Dennison, (406) 690-0972
He was frequently called off the Cheri Barnes (Clay) and Lori York
road to teach, first at ALETA (Arizo- (David), Grandchildren Alyssa, Myna Law Enforcement Academy) and
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