# KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039 > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3A61dc787e99473d48 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text HOPI TUTUVENI PO BOX 123 KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039 Published by Flagstaff Publishing Co. /AZ Daily Sun 1751 Thompson Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001 HOPI TUTUVENI Volume 24, No. 17 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 Make an Investment in Love and Kindness SEPTEMBER (MILK) donates backpacks to local schools NASANMUYA The Feasting Moon CALENDAR Kyaamuya- December Paamuya- January Powamuya- February Osomuya- March Kwiyamuya- April Hakitonmuya- May Woko’uyis- June Talangva- July Talapaamuya- August Nasanmuya- September Toho’osmuya- October Kelmuya- November Hopi Jr. High students receive backpacks from M.I.L.K. This Month In By: Anna Saufkie-Selestewa Hopi History Office of the Vice Chairman Anthony Gleich, Founder and • September 7, 1906, Split at Chief Executive Officer of Make an Investment in Love and KindOrayvi. ness (M.I.L.K.), and Barbara Scott, • Hernando Cortes conquers M.I.L.K. Chief Finance Officer Aztec Empire, A.D. 1519 visited the Office of Hopi Vice • Court “Opinion”: District #6 ruled to be exclusively Hopi; but parts of Hopi Reservation established in 1882 became a Joint Use Area (about 500,000 acres lost) COMMUNITY CALENDAR 9/13: 20th Annual Special Needs Activity Day 9a-3p HVMC 734-3412 9/14: Food Handler’s Trng Keams Canyon Elem School 1-3pm 928-737-6281 9/15: Veterans Day Poster and Theme Contest Deadline. 928-734-3461 Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. on Aug. 18 and delivered over 300 backpacks full of school supplies for local Hopi Schools. Gleich and Scott were able to personally deliver backpacks to Second Mesa Photos Courtesy of Office of Vice Chairman Mike Puhuyesva, Office of the Vice Chairman; Chairman Herman G. Honanie; MILK Founder Anthony Gleich; Anna Saufkie-Selestewa Exec. Secretary Vice Chairman’s office and Barbara Scott Day School and First Mesa Elementary School on that day. Anna Saufkie-Selestewa, Executive Secretary II, Office of the Vice Chairman (OVC) and Berdella Nasingoetewa, Clerical Assistant, Office of the Tribal Secretary, distributed 25 backpacks to Hopi Day School on Aug. 19. Selestewa and Dawn Keevama, OVC Receptionist, completed the backpack distribution to Keams Canyon Elementary School, Hopi Junior High School (Grades 7 & 8), Hotevilla-Bacavi Community School and Moencopi Day School on Aug. 20. M.I.L.K. also distributed backpacks to all local elementary schools in 2015. This year the organization had enough donations to include All Hopi Junior High school students as well as the Special Education (SPED) programs at the local elementary schools. The M.I.L.K. Organization is based out of Chandler, Arizona and in the past, has worked with Eva Sekayumptewa, Social Services Clinical Supervisor to donate household needs, hygiene items, etc.,needed by Foster Homes. The Office of the Vice Chairman thanks M.I.L.K. for the backpack donations. It was a joy to see students happy and full of smiles as they received their backpacks. Staff at the Hopi Junior High were also thankful they were included in this year’s distribution. Hopi Travel Center Receives Indigenous Pride Health Worker Renovation to Facility program celebrates 16 years at HHCC 9/27: Buckle Up for Life Vehicle Safety Class 9-10:30am Wellness Ctr A Message from Hopi Resource Enforcement Services well as other properties crafts. Currently, there Crystal Dee As the Fall and Winter Hopi Tutuveni owned by the Hopi Tribe. are three vendors renting By: Lisa Lomavaya months approach and The Hopi Travel Center space at the Travel CenHopi Health Care Center with ceremonies in the The Hopi Tribe pur- features a café, a conve- ter: Burger King, a Knife villages, Holidays near, chased the Hopi Travel nience store, showers for Shop and Navajo Gift June 6, 2016 marked the Center in 2001 and is manand schools back in ses- aged by the Hopi Tribe truck drivers and opening Shop. The Convenience start to a jam packed, fun sion, the Hopi Resource Economic Development soon is a gift shop that Store is open 24 hours. filled professional learning Cont’d on P4 experience for 9 local youth Enforcement Service Corporation (HTEDC) as will feature Hopi arts and who were selected for an 8 will proactively enforce week intense program that traffic, seatbelt, and focuses on strengthening DUI Laws. the passion and motivation To ensure all travelers for our youth on the Hopi on the roadway remain reservation to pursue edusafe, HRES Officers will cation and careers in health be patrolling the highcare. This challenging acaways throughout the demic program is designed to introduce young people Hopi Reservation, and to careers in the health field will take a zero tolerby exploring health profesance approach towards highway safety. Expect Officers to be highly visible on the highways Second Mesa, Arizona – izona on June 22, 2016. Sec- outside the school and im- Principal Morales. and issuing citations. September 1, 2016 - Prin- ond Mesa Day School has plement a continuous proNCAI CASI accreditation Safety check points will cipal Marie R. Morales an- been accredited since June cess of school improvement. is recognized across state Accreditation is granted on a lines, which not only eases be conducted from Sep- nounced today that Second 30, 2016. NCA CASI provides five-year term. the transfer process as stutember 1, through De- Mesa Day School earned accreditation nationally-recognized ac“Accreditation demon- dents move from accredited cember, 2016 throughout continuing the Hopi Reservation. from the North Central As- creditation, the purpose of strates to our students, par- school to accredited school Second Mesa Day School Earns Continuing NCA CASI Accreditation Don’t Drink and Drive ! Sgt. M. Yowytewa sociation Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED. This action was taken at the AdvancED Accreditation Commission meeting held in Tempe, Ar- which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance. To earn accreditation, schools must meet NCA CASI’s high standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from ents and community that we are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly qualified educators,” stated but also assures parents that the school is meeting nationally accepted standards for quality and successful professional practice. Dr. Mark Elgart, President/CEO of AdvancED, the parent organization of NCA sions hands-on and developing the confidence and skills to become successful in their educational and professional endeavors. The Indigenous Pride Health Worker (IPHW) Program includes mentorship from several departments within the Hopi Health Care Center, various professional development training sessions, leadership development, public speaking and experience in conducting research on a health disparity that currently affects the Hopi and Tewa community. Cont’d on P3 CASI, stated, “NCA CASI Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school on the primary goal of creating lifelong learners. Second Mesa Day School is to be commended for engaging in this process and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.” Parents and interested community members can learn more about accreditation at www.advance-ed.org. 2 TUESDAY, SEPEMBER 6, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL Fourt Quarter Session September 1, 2016 AGENDA 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 007-2016 – To adopt the Hopi Human Resources Policy Manual with an effective date of (Approval Date by Tribal Council) – Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Director, Office of Human Resources – TABLED 2. Action Item 096-2016 – To approve amendment to Ordinance 37 – Hopi Labor Code – TERO Fee – Author/Brant Honahnie, Director, TERO - TABLED 3. Action Item 105-2016 – To approve Kykotsmovi Streets Project – Tribal Headquarters Parking Lots 1 & 2 – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation TABLED XI. NEW BUSINESS XII. REPORTS - (1 hr. time allotted) *Required 4th Quarterly Reports will be scheduled for December 2016. 1. Office of the Chairman * 2. Office of the Vice Chairman * - COMPLETE – Written Report 3. Office of Tribal Secretary * 4. Office of the Treasurer * 5. General Counsel * 6. Office of the Executive Director * 7. Land Commission * 8. Water/Energy Committee * 9. Transportation Committee * 10. Law Enforcement Committee * 11. Office of Revenue Commission * 12. Gaming Task Team * - Final Report - 9/8/16 @ 3:30 p.m. 13. Investment Committee * 14. Health/Education Committee * 15. Budget Oversight Team XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS 1. Audit Team 2. Fire Designee (2) 3. Election Board – Alternate (1) vacancy - Memo OTS 7/23/15 4. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – Board of Directors (2 positions for Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members) 5. General Counsel 6. Deputy Revenue Commissioner (1) vacancy – Interviews 9/6/16 @ 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. XIV. OTHER 1. Introduction of Miss Hopi 2016-17 Cianna Sakeva - 9/6/16, 9:30 a.m. 2. Presentation on Quiet Title re: LCR Litigation –Michael Goodstein, Tribal Attorney and Joe Mentor, Tribal Attorney, Thayne Lowe, Tribal Attorney - 9/6/16@ 9:45 a.m. 3. Discussion re: Clarification on Supervisory authority over Sergeant-at-Arms – Vernita Selestewa, Tribal Secretary 9/7/16 @ 9:30 a.m. XV. ADJOURNMENT COMPLETED ITEMS ACTION ITEM 1. Action Item 099-2015 – To approve funding for School Tuition – Author Marilyn M. Michael, Village of Shungopavi – WITHDRAWN 2. Action Item #076-2016 – To enact Donation Guidelines Policy and Donation Request Form – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Vice Chairman - WITHDRAWN 3. Action Item #106-2016 – To approve a contract with SixKiller Consulting, LLC to provide lobbying services for the Hopi Tribe – Author/Dwayne Secakuku, Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice Chairman –9/1//16 @ 9:30 a.m. - APPROVED 4. Action Item 107-2016 – To approve Sole Source contract with Red Plains to provide construction management services for HIR 603 (1) Sand Clan Streets Project in Polacca, AZ – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation - 9/1/16 @ 10:30 a.m. APPROVED 5. Action Item 108-2016 – To establish a Hopi Cultural Property Committee with delegated task of planning and recommending action on the issue of cultural property theft in all forums, both foreign and domestic – Author/Troy Honahnie, Jr., Staff Assistant, Office of the Chairman 9/1/16 @ 1:30 p.m. – DISAPPROVED 6. Action Item 109-2016 – To approve Special Attorney Contracts with Arnold & Porter, LLP concerning 1882 and Miscellaneous Matters – Author/Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel - 9/1/16 - APPROVED OTHER 1. Presentation of Recommended Budgets per H-073-2011 – Budget Oversight Team - 9/1/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE 2. Discussion re: Clarification on Catherine Wright’s termination notice - 9/1/16 - COMPLETE 3. Discussion re: Attorney Contracts – 9/1/16 - COMPLETE THE HOPI TUTUVENI STAFF Director/ Managing Editor Louella Nahsonhoya 928-734-3281 Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us Office Manager Vacant 928-734-3282 Reporter Crystal Dee 928-734-3284 cdee@hopi.nsn.us EDITORIAL BOARD Belma Navakuku Dr. Angela Gonzales The Hopi Tutuveni Official Newspaper of the Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 Ph: (928) 734-3282 Fax: (928) 734-0734 CIRCULATION The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with a circulation of 3,000 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper is delivered on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to the following locations: Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Hotevilla Store, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Tribal Government Complex, Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca Circle M, Keams Canyon Store. LETTERS TO EDITOR and GUEST SUBMITTALS HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL Third Quarter Session June 1, 2016 AGENDA June 30 - Amendment #2 I. Call To Order II. Certification of Tribal Council Representatives III. Roll Call IV. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance V. Announcements VI. Correspondence VII. Calendar Planning VIII. Approval of Minutes August 3, 4, 5, 6, 18, 24, 25, 26, 2015 - APPROVED IX. Approval of Agenda X. Unfinished Business 1. Action Item 099-2015 – To approve funding for School Tuition – Author Marilyn M. Michael, Village of Shungopavi – TABLED 2. Action Item 007-2016 – To adopt the Hopi Human Resources Policy Manual with an effective date of (Approval Date by Tribal Council) – Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Director, Office of Human Resources – TABLED 3. Action Item #076-2016 – To enact Donation Guidelines Policy and Donation Request Form – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Vice Chairman –8/22/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - TABLED 4. Action Item 096-2016 – To approve amendment to Ordinance 37 – Hopi Labor Code – TERO Fee – Author/Brant Honahnie, Director, TERO - 8/24/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - TABLED 5. Action Item 105-2016 – To approve Kykotsmovi Streets Project – Tribal Headquarters Parking Lots 1 & 2 – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation - 8/24/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - TABLED XI. New Business XII. Reports (1 hr. time allotted) *Required Quarterly Reports. 1. Office of the Chairman * - 8/2/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - COMPLETE 2. Office of the Vice Chairman *- 8/24/16 @ 1:30pm TO BE RESCHEDULED 3. Office of Tribal Secretary * - COMPLETE 4. Office of the Treasurer * - 6/7/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE 5. General Counsel * - 6/7/16 @ 2:30 p.m. – COMPLETE 6. Office of the Executive Director * - 7/7/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE 7. Land Commission * - 6/8/16 - @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 8. Water/Energy Committee * - 6/8/16 - @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 9. Transportation Committee * - 6/22/16 - @ 1:30 p.m. – COMPLETE 10. Law Enforcement Committee * - 6/8/16 - @ 2:30 p.m. – COMPLETE 11. Office of Revenue Commission * – 7/6/16 @ 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE 12. Gaming Task Team * - Final Report - 8/25/16 @ 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. – TO BE RESCHEDULED 13. Investment Committee * - 6/6/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 14. Health/Education Committee * - 6/9/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 15. Budget Oversight Team – 6/6/16 @10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS 1. Audit Team 2. Fire Designee (2) 3. Election Board – Alternate (1) vacancy - Memo OTS 7/23/15 4. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – Board of Directors (2 positions for Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members) 5. General Counsel 6. Tribal Secretary Interviews - 7/5/16 - 9:30am -11:00am COMPLETE XIV. OTHER 1. Video Presentation on Hopi Springs Project – Joel Nicholas, Archaeologist I, Heather Provencio, Kaibab Forest Supervisor and Michael Lyndon/Kaibab Forest Service - 8/22/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – TO BE RESCHEDULED XV. ADJOURNMENT COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS 1. Action Item 045-2016 – To obtain Tribal Council approval as required by HTEDC By-Laws for a multi-year contract and a bonus/incentive plan for the current HTEDC CEO – Author/Lamar Keevama, Interim HTEDC Board Chair – 6/9/16 @ 3:00 p.m. – APPROVED 2. Action Item 046-2016 – To obtain approval to reduce the annual interest rate on the current Long Term Loan to Walpi Housing from 6.5% to 3% - Author/Lamar Keevama, Interim HTEDC Board Chair – 6/9/16 @ 4:00 p.m. – APPROVED 3. Action Item 064-2016 – To approve the HUD Title VI Loan Application for First Mesa Community – Author/Chester Carl, Executive Director, HTHA – 8/22/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED 4. Action Item 066-2016 – Clarification on expenditure and oversight of Mishongnovi Village Funds – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, Vice Chairman WITHDRAWN 5. Action Item 068-2016 – Budget Modification and justification to utilize remaining balance from Navajo Billing Funds – Author/Lt. Virgil Pinto, HRES – 6/20/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - DISAPPROVED 6. Action Item 069-2016 – To approve PH 16-F24 Water & Sewer Projects for 5 scattered houses – Author/Lydell Yazzie - 6/20/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED 7. Action Item 072-2016 – To approve purchases exceeding $60,000.00 limit, Sole Source and utilization of savings on IT project approved through the 2016 Capital Outlay budget – Author/Jerolyn Takala/Director, Information Technology - 6/7/16 @10:00 a.m. – APPROVED 8. Action Item 073-2016 – To approve Cooperative Agreement between the Bureau of Reclamation and the Hopi Tribe for Hopi Tribe Clean Energy Strategic Plan – Author/Kendrick Lomayestewa - 6/22/16 @ 2:30 p.m. APPROVED 9. Action Item 074-2016 – To approve HIR 603(1) Temporary Construction Easement, Polacca Sand Clan Streets, BIA Contract #6531600 – Author/Eric Tewa, Sr. - 6/20/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - APPROVED 10. Action item 075-2016 – To approve and allow HTHA to apply for ICDBG Funding through HUD – Author/Chester Carl – 6/9/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – APPROVED 11. Action Item 077-2016 – To dissolve the Detention Facility Steering Committee – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, Vice Chairman - 8/23/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - APPROVED 12. Action Item 078-2016 – To renew Cooperative Agreement for Hunting Management between the Hopi Tribe and State of Arizona and Arizona Game & Fish Department – Author/Darren Talayumptewa – 6/22/16 @ 9:30 a.m. - APPROVED 13. Action Item 079-2016 – To approve Amendment No. 4 of IGA Contract No. ADHS14-064041 – Author/Dana Russell - 6/20/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – APPROVED 14. Action Item 080-2016 – Rescindment of Resolution H-044-2001/Adopts the Tawa’ovi Community Master Plan and creation of the Tawa’ovi Community Development Team – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, Vice Chairman - 8/23/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED 15. Action Item 081-2016 – To accept Navajo Nation annual rental payments Author/Robert Sumatzkuku, Treasurer - 7/5/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - APPROVED 16. Action Item 082-2016 – To approve appointment and contract for Chief Judge – Author/Carlene Tenakhongva - 6/20/16 - APPROVED 17. Action Item 083-2016 – Hopi Tribal Resolution for “16 BIA Tribal Climate Resilience Program – Author/Lionel Puhuyesva – 6/20/16 APPROVED 18. Action Item 084-2016 – To allocate $250,000.00 to fund position of director of Hopi Public Utility Authority – Author/Lionel Puhuyesva - 6/20/16 APPROVED 19. Action Item #085 – To allocate funds in the amount of $37,220.00 for operations and implementation of the Small Animal Control Program – Author/Daniel Honahnie, Interim Public Works Director - 7/7/16 @ 1:30 p.m. – APPROVED 20. Action Item 086-2016 – To approve Hopi Environmental research project “Cumulative Environmental Effects” – Author/Gayl Honanie, Director, HEPO - 8/2/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED 21. Action Item 087-2016 – To approve appointment and employment contract for Appellate Court – Author/Troy Honahnie, Jr., Staff Assistant, Office of the Chairman - 7/25/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED 22. Action Item 088-2016 – To authorize DHHS to accept grant funds for 638 Program Feasibility Study – Author/Lori Joshweseoma, Manager, DHHS WITHDRAWN 23. Action Item 089-2016 – To seek funding through the Native American Agriculture Fast Track Fund – Author/Robinson Honani - 7/25/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED 24. Action Item 090-2016 – To approve sole source engagement of Walker & Armstrong LLP, for pre-audit accounting services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014 – Author/Shirley Wesaw, Director, Office of Financial Management - 7/26/16 @ 9:30 a.m. - APPROVED 25. Action Item 091-2016 – To adopt and implement the 2016-2017 Hopi Furbearer and Mountain Lion Trapping and Hunting Regulations and the 2016-2017 Trapping and Hunting Application – Author/Darren Talayumptewa - 7/26/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - APPROVED The Tutuveni welcomes letters from readers. A full name, complete address and phone number is required to verify authenticity of the author. Anonymous letters will not be printed. The Tutuveni reserves the right to edit for clarity and may decline to print Letters that are potentially libelous and slanderous. Letters should be limited to 500 words and may be may be sent to: Louella Nahsonhoya Director/Managing Editor P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 SUBSCRIPTION RATE $35 for 6-months/USA $50 for 12-months/USA ADVERTISING Call 928-734-3281 TRIBAL COUNCIL Herman G. Honanie CHAIRMAN Alfred Lomahquahu Jr VICE CHAIRMAN Vernita Selestewa Tribal Secretary Robert Sumatzkuku Tribal Treasurer Alfonso Sakeva Sergeant-At-Arms Village of Upper Moenkopi Michael Elmer Bruce Fredericks Wayne Kuwanhyoima LeRoy Shingoitewa Village of Bakabi Ruth Kewanimptewa Lamar Keevama Gail Poley Village of Kykotsmovi Antone Honanie Norman Honanie Miona Kaping Nada Talayumptewa Village of Sipaulovi Norene Kootswatewa Anita Bahnimptewa Rosa Honani First Mesa Consolidated Vlgs Albert T. Sinquah Wallace Youvella Sr. Dale Sinquah Celestino Youvella Village of Mishongnovi Vacant HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 3 Third Quarter Session June 1, 2016 AGENDA Cont’d 2016 Hopi High School 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE Fall Sports Schedule 26. Action Item 092-2016 – To approve completed Enrollment Ap- 15. Report by Hopi Jr./Sr. High School Governing Board re: GovernCOMPLETED ACTION ITEMS Cont’d plications for Hopi Tribal Membership – Author/Mary L. Polacca - 7/26/16 @ 2:30 p.m. – APPROVED 27. Action Item 093-2016 – To approve Consulting Agreement with David J. McIntyre, PH.D., ABPP – Author/Laverne Dallas, Director, Behavioral Health Services - 8/3/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED 28. Action Item 094-2016 – To approve appointments and employment contracts for three Pro Tem Appellate Court Justices – Author/Troy Honahnie, Jr., Staff Assistant, Office of the Chairman - 7/28/16 @ 9:30 a.m. - APPROVED 29. Action Item 095-2016 – To authorize the Chairman to negotiate and sign a contract to employ bankruptcy counsel for the Hopi Tribe in the Peabody Western Coal Company bankruptcy case – Author/Karen Pennington - 7/28/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED 30. Action Item 097-2016 – To establish a contract with Tara Houska, effective from April 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016 to engage in legal matters on behalf of the Hopi Tribe – Author/Norman Honanie - 7/28/16 – APPROVED 31. Action Item 098-2016 – To approve the 2016 Hopi Deer and Elk Hunting Regulations and 2016 Hunt Application – Author/Darren Talayumptewa, Director, Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program - 8/3/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - APPROVED 32. Action Item 099-2016 – To approve merger of P.L. 93-638 contracts for Land Operations HPL and Range Water Fence Maintenance Program into one program – Author/Priscilla Pavatea, Director, Office of Range Management - 8/4/16 @ 2:30 p.m. APPROVED 33. Action Item 100-2016 – To accept FY 2015 Section 5311 (c) Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Apportionment – Author/Donovan Gomez, Transit Administrator, Hopi Senom Transit – 8/4/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - APPROVED 34. Action Item 101-2016 – To approve Sub-Award Agreement from the Hopi Tribe to Hawkes & Mehnert LLP using funds from the Department of Justice Hopi Family Wellness Court grant – Author/Craig Wallace, Acting Chief Judge 7/28/16 – APPROVED 35. Action Item 103-2016 – To rescind H-082-2015 to move forward with permitting of District Six – Author/Priscilla Pavatea, Director Office of Range Management - 8/23/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - APPROVED 36. Action Item 104-2016 – To approve ROW for HIR 603 (1) Sand Clan Streets Project – Polacca, AZ – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation - 8/24/16 @ 9:30 a.m. - APPROV COMPLETED REPORTS 1. Report – Status on LCR (continuing report) – Norman Honanie – 6/6/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 2. Report – Budget Oversight Team activities – Alfred Lomahquahu, BOT - 6/6/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 3. Report on Resolution H-057-2016 – Waiver of five day notice of sale under Ordinance 43 of livestock previously impounded and redeemed and then intentionally returned to the range; Snow Bowl case; Paris Auction; Peabody bankruptcy Chapter 11- Karen Pennington,6/7/16 COMPLETE 4. Report on Arizona American Indian Oral Health Initiative – Lynette Shupla, Chairwoman, AAIOHI Statewide Executive Committee - 6/7/16 - COMPLETE 5. Update Report – Paris Auction - COMPLETE 6. Report on TERO processes and selections of individuals to refer to contractors and employers – Brant Honahnie, TERO 6/21/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - COMPLETE 7. Report by Bureau of Reclamation on Cooperator’s draft NGS KMC EIS – Kevin Black, Sr., Peabody - 6/22/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - COMPLETE 8. Report on information re: Inmate Health Care Services by Tuba City Health Care Corporation CEO L. Bonar and Board of Directors President, C. Curley - 6/23/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE 9. Report on services Navajo Tribal Utility Authority can provide to Hopi in regards to water and energy – Walter Haase, General Manager, NTUA - 6/21/16 @ 10:30 a.m. COMPLETE 10. Report by James Cruice, Superintendent, Hopi Jr./Sr. High School re: Activities at Hopi Jr./Sr. High School – 6/21/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - COMPLETE 11. Report by Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Board of Commissioners re: BOC activities - 6/23/16, 9:30 am COMPLETE 12. Report – Peabody’s bankruptcy Filing – Karen Pennington 6/23/16 – COMPLETE 13. Report – Update on Tawa’ovi Project – Tawa’ovi Committee 7/5/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - COMPLETE 14. Report on Energy Development and Land Settlement Funds per H-048-2016 – Shirley Wesaw & Robert Sumatzkuku - 7/7/16 @ ing Board activities – 7/27/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE 16. Report on Snow Bowl/LCR – Water Energy Committee - Norman Honanie –(continued from 7/6/16-ONRR and HAMP – CROSS COUNTRY completed) 7/26/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE 17. Report on Pierre Ciric and Cultural Patrimony of the Hopi Tribe 9/9 Window Rock Invite @ Window – Karen Pennington - 7/25/16 @ 3:30pm COMPLETE Rock H.S. 10 am 18. Report – Update on Lomayesva vs. Talayumptewa Court Case– 9/17 Four Corners Invite @ Flagstaff Norberto Cisneros 8/1/16 @ 1:30-3:30PM COMPLETE 19. Report on Executive Director’s Evaluation – Chairman Honanie Buffalo Park 9 am 9/24 Doug Conley Invite @ Tempe Shali– 8/2/16 @ 10:30 a.m. - – COMPLETE 20. Report on Hopi Tribe vs. US Trust Case Settlement – Martin mar Golf Course 7 am Clare - 8/2/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - Discussion: Village CSA’s concerns 9/30 Nike Desert Twilight @ Casa Grande regarding village audits, disapproval of TIGER Grant – Village Francisco Grande Golf Course 4pm CSAs – (continued from 7/6/16 – Overpayment to villages - com- 10/7 Alchesay Invite @ Whiteriver pleted) 8/1/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon – COMPLETE Apache Fairgrounds 2pm 21. Update Report on Amber Alert Planning and Implementation Activities on the Hopi Reservation – Valura Imus, Office of Jus- 10/21 Holbrook Invite @ Holbrook Hidden tice Services, Gus Paidousis, National Amber Alert; and Roger Cove Golf Course 1pm Tungovia, Department of Public Safety & Emergency Services 10/28 Sectional Meet @ Holbrook Hidden Cove Golf Course TBD - 8/25/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – CANCELLED 22. Report on HAMP and Snowbowl Case– Lionel Puhuyesva Direc- 11/5 Division IV State Meet @ Phoenix tor, Water Resources Program COMPLETE Cave Creek Golf Course 9am OTHER 1. Discussion - Tribal Secretary – HTC/Maxine Wadsworth - 6/6/16 VOLLEYBALL @ 2:30 p.m. - COMPLETE 2. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Share- 9/7 Rock Point @ Hopi H.S. –JV 5pm / holder meeting - 6/9/16 @ 1:30-3pm COMPLETE V 6pm 3. Discussion on matter re: Lobby Firms – Catherine Wright, Deputy 9/9-10 Spartan Invite @ Ash Fork H.S. – General Counsel- 6//9/16 COMPLETE TBD 4. Presentation on First Things First Program – Candida Hunter 9/13 Chinle @ Hopi H.S. –JV 5pm/ 6pm 6/20/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 9/20 Winslow @ Winslow H.S. –JV 5pm/ 5. Introduction of Acting BIE Director Ann Marie Bledsoe Downes V 6pm and Presentation on the Tribal Education Grant and BIE’s efforts in supporting Hopi Schools – Carlene Tenakhongva/Ann Bledsoe 9/23-24 Kayenta Township Invite @ Monument Valley H.S. –TBD Downes - 6/21/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 6. Introduction of students in the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Ap- 9/27* Alchesay @ Hopi H.S. –JV 5pm/ V prenticeship Program – Chester Carl, Director, HTHA - 6/23/16 6pm @ 1pm COMPLETE 10/1 *Valley Sanders @ Valley H.S. –JV 7. Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Work Session with Hopi Tribal 11am / V 12pm Council – Chester Carl, Director, HTHA - 6/23/16 @ 1:30 p.m. 10/4* Pinon @ Pinon H.S. –JV 4pm / V – COMPLETE 8. Presentation of check from the Albin Estate – John Phillips - 5pm 10/6* St. Johns @ Hopi H.S. –JV 5pm / V 7/25/16 - 9:15 a.m. - COMPLETE 9. Introduction of Laurence de Bure and discussion of The Hopi 6pm Raincatchers Organization – Troy Honahnie, Jr./Laurence de 10/7-8 Joseph City Invite @ Joseph City Bure - 7/27/16 @ 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE H.S. –TBD 10. Training/Education on Title VI Program by Southwest Office of 10/11* Many Farms @ Many Farms H.S. – Native American Programs – Andrea Dunyon, - 7/27/16 @ 10:30 JV 4:30pm / V 5:30pm a.m. – 3:30 p.m. - COMPLETE 10/13* Round Valley @ Round Valley H.S. 11. Discussion – Deputy General Counsel Catherine Wright – –JV 4:30pm / V 5:30pm 7/25/16 – COMPLETE 12. Discussion: Village CSA’s concerns regarding village audits, 10/15* Round Valley @ Hopi H.S. –JV disapproval of TIGER Grant – Village CSAs – (continued from 12pm / V 1pm 7/6/16 – Overpayment to villages - completed) 8/1/16 @ 9:30 10/18* Valley Sanders @ Hopi H.S. –JV 5pm / V 6pm a.m. – 12:00 noon - COMPLETE 13. Introduction of Tracy Van Buskirk, US Attorney (AZ) Tribal Li- 10/20* Alchesay @ Alchesay H.S. –JV 4pm aison to the Hopi Tribe – Troy Honahnie, Jr. - 8/2/16 @ 9:30 / V 5pm a.m. – COMPLETE 10/22* St. Johns @ St. Johns H.S. –JV 14. Discussion with U.S. Government re: proposed settlement of the 12pm / V 1pm trust case – Anthony Hoang, US Attorney - 8/3/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – 10/25* Many Farms @ Hopi H.S. –JV 5pm / 2:30 p.m. – COMPLETE 15. Budget Oversight Team to review the financial plan and to obtain V 6pm formal direction from Tribal Council regarding the budget pro- 10/27* Pinon @ Hopi H.S. (Senior Night) cess for FY 2017 per the Fiscal Policies and Procedures – Alfred –JV 5pm / V 6pm 10/29 2A State Play-In Game @ TBD – Lomahquahu, BOT, - 8/4/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 16. Presentation on recent decision by Judge Mark Moran on Snow- Time TBD bowl case – Michael Goodstein, Hopi Tribal Attorney– 8/22/16, 11/4 2A State Playoffs @ Central High 9:30am to 12noon COMPLETE School –Time TBD 17. Discussion re: Catherine Wright, Deputy General Counsel – Le- 11/5 2A State Playoffs @ Central & North Roy Shingoitewa/Wallace Youvella, Sr., Tribal Council RepreH.S. –Time TBD sentatives-8/23/16 @ 9:30am COMPLETE 18. Presentation and discussion of plan for Office of Navajo and *Denotes a 2A North Region Contest. Note: Hopi Indian Relocation – Chris Bavasi, Executive Director, ON- All times is Arizona Standard Time (No Daylight Savings). HIR - 8/23/16 @ 10:30am COMPLETE 19. Public Input Session re: recent decision by Judge Mark Moran on Snowbowl Case – Norman Honanie, Tribal Council Representative - 8/22/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon – COMPLETE FOOTBALL 20. Discussion re: Request to have Election Board assist with MisMonument Valley @ Hopi –JV 6pm hongnovi Village Elections – Karen Pennington, Deputy General 9/8 9/9 Monument Valley @ Kayenta –V Counsel - 8/24/16 - COMPLETE 21. Discussion on Cellular One and Guardian Air Leases – Ivan Sid- 6pm ney, Sr., FMCV Administrator 8/24/16, 3:30pm COMPLETE 9/15 Alchesay* @ Alchesay –JV 6pm 22. Discussion re: Request from Hopi Judicial Branch to appoint 9/16 Alchesay* @ Hopi –V 7pm 9/23 Rock Point* @ Hopi –V 7pm 9/29 Round Valley (freshman) @ Round Valley –JV 4pm 9/30 Zuni @ Hopi (Homecoming) –V 6pm 10/6 Blue Ridge (freshman) @ Hopi –JV 6pm 10/7 Many Farms* @ Many Farms –V 6pm 10/13 Payson (freshman) @ Payson –JV 6pm Members of the audience were allowed to speak and give their testimonials. After 10/14 Valley Sanders* @ Sanders –V 6pm hearing from the practitioners and inter- 10/21 Red Mesa* @ Hopi (Senior Night) ested parties, the Tribal Council chose to –V 7pm discuss the matter further in Executive Ses- 10/26 Chino Valley @ Chino Valley –JV sion on how to proceed with the Judge’s 6pm ruling (due to the sensitivity and legalities 10/28 Pinon* @ Pinon –V 6pm surrounding the lawsuit). 11/5 2A State Playoffs –1st Round High No information was available as of press Seed 6pm time on how Council plans to move for- 11/12 2A State Playoffs - Quarterfinals ward with the Judge’s ruling. High Seed 6pm 11/19 2A State Playoffs - Semifinals @ Fountain Hills TBD 11/26 2A State Playoffs - Championship TBD 2pm *Designates a 2A North Region Contest. Note: All times is Arizona Standard Time (No Daylight Savings). Lawsuit by the Hopi Tribe against City of Flagstaff dismissed by Coconino County Superior Court Judge Louella Nahsonhoya Hopi Tutuveni Coconino County Superior Court Judge Mark Moran recently issued a ruling to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Hopi Tribe against the city of Flagstaff to halt artificial snowmaking using relaimed wastewater on the San Francisco Peaks. In a report to the Tribal Council, Hopi Tribe Attorney Michael Goodstein said the Judge’s rulings were based on the premises that the Hopi Tribe failed to show evidence of any special injuries they suffered from the artificial snowmaking and how it was a public nuisance. The Tribal Council discussed the Judge’s ruling and talked about specific locations on the San Francisco Peaks and how the artificial snowmaking has, and will have, significant negative impacts on the environment. They also discussed how it alters the way they will proceed with pilgrimages to the sacred sites. Mishongnovi Village not rep- U.S. Parole Commission denies resented on Tribal Council parole for John Boone Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni The village of Mishongnovi currently does not have Representatives seated on Council at this time due to their terms expiring in July, according to the Hopi Tribal Secretary. An election date has not been determined at this time, therefore it is not known when the seats will be filled. The village is operated under an elected Board of Directors which consists of seven members; however there is no established board at this time due to the Elected Board becoming defunct last September. At that time the BOD had four members, but was left with three members after the Board Secretary resigned from her positon. If the elected BOD was still in place, their terms would have ended in June. U.S. Department of Justice United States Parole Commission The United States Parole Commission recently issued notice through the Victim Notification System (VNS) regarding John Boone’s request for Parole (Register Number: 20525-008). The Commission’s decision was made after the mandatory parole hearing on July 25. The results of the hearing were: Deny mandatory parole. Continue to expiration. Any questions or concerns regarding the offender’s status, may be directed to: J. Patricia Wilson Smoot Acting Chairman United States Parole Commission Attention Victim/Witness Unit 90 K Street NE Washington, DC 20530 By telephone at 1-888-5859103 or by email at USPC. VictimAdv@usdoj.gov. To Subscribe or Advertise in the Hopi Tutuveni call 928-734-3281 P.O Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ www-nsn.gov 4 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI COMMUNITY NEWS | ANNOUNCEMENTS Home Improvement Ghouls Night Out scheduled for October 26 Programs repairs Crystal Dee Hopi Tutuveni at the Hopi Health Care program is not specifically outcome at this year’s event Hopi Cancer Sup- Center; Virginia Warren and for Hopi women and anyone and have over 200 women traditional Hopi homes portTheServices is hosting its Emily Wozniak, Arizona can enroll in the program. enroll in the program. Crystal Dee Hopi Tutuveni The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA) has two home improvement programs to help Hopi homeowners rehabilitate their homes or make improvements totheir homes to meet the standards in health and safety. The Home Rehabilitation Program is funded under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) and was recently amended by the Hopi Housing Board of Commissioners to increase the assistance for each family from $30k to $70k. Eligibility requirements for the Home Rehabilitation Program: The applicant/ Head of Household must be an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe; Residewithin the service area which includes the Hopi Reservation, Winslow, Holbrook, Page and Grand Canyon; Must be the owner of the home and provide a notarized proof of ownership; Meet the low-income family eligibility requirements; Home needing rehabilitation must be the primary residence and must be the primary residence five years after rehabilitation; Not be delinquent on any HTHA accounts (no applicant will be eligible until delinquency is paid in full); Any applicant who has been evicted from HTHA housing or whose lease has been terminated for breach of the lease is ineligible for this program. After the application process is completed, HTHA does an assessment of the home for improvements after which applicants are put on a waiting list until funds become available and/ or availability of contractor and other delays. Chester Carl, Executive Director of HTHA said there is a waiting list of about 200 people and is no longer accepting applications for the Home Rehabilitation Program. Due to the amount of people on the waiting list, Carl said they are looking into using private contractors to help with construction. HTHA has three in-house construction crews rehabilitating homes There are currently three homes being rehabilitated; one in Polacca and two in Hotevilla, and three mobile homes have been replaced. Carl said mobile homes are eligible for rehabilitation and is determined during assessment whether they can be rehabilitated or replaced. “Most mobile homes cannot be rehabilitated,” said Carl. “If a mobile home needs to be replaced, we will spend up to $70k for a new one” There are many challenges to rehabilitating homes on the Hopi reservation because they are not built according to standard building codes; 95% of these homes have issues with their roofs and homes are over capacity meaning more than two families living under the same roof. “It’s a challenge when we are rehabilitating a home within the villages because the homes are built so close to one another we try not to disturb the other homes,” said Stanley Pahe, Program Development Director. “We also try to maintain the traditional integrity of the homes by keeping some of the traditional masonry.” The Cultural Preservation Office (CPO) is involved with some of the projects within the villages to make sure HTHA does not violate cultural and traditional value of the home. “We try to preserve the cultural stone and restore them properly because we want to maintain the cultural and traditional make of the home,” said Pahe. “Maintaining the traditional stones is made possible by hiring and training local Hopi men.” HTHA hired workers through its apprenticeship program and has been very successful. This is the second year of the program. Carl said the rehabilitation program is made possible by NAHASDA; it wouldn’t have been possible to rehabilitate the traditional homes under the old Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program. The other program is the Home Improvement Program (HIP) administered through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Eligible applicants must be a member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe; live in an approved tribal service area; have an income that does not exceed 125% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services poverty guideline; must not have other resource for housing assistance for repairs, renovations, replacement or housing; or down payment assistance; and current house must have not been acquired through a federally sponsored housing program that includes housing assistance. Jolene Bergen, Residential Service Director said the BIA Southwest Region Office makes the selection for HIP. “Applicants are selected through a point system from one to 100 points with top contenders nationwide,” said Bergen. “The higher points you have, the higher you are on the eligibility system.” The Home Improvement Program has a waiting list and seven clients have been identified to receive improvements. Last year, two homes were demolished and rebuilt. Carl said families are very happy. Their homes are better insulated; energy efficient homes and meets the current standards. “Our goal is to make a safe and sound home for the homeowners and their families,” said Carl. annual event for women enrolled in the Women’s Health Program in hopes of getting more women enrolled into the program and bringing awareness to the importance of the Well Women’s Clinic. The event, which is typically called “Girls Night Out”, will be “Ghouls Night Out” held on Oct. 26 at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center (HVMC). Aleemah Jones, Screening Coordinator said the event will be a night of fun with featured guest speakers, entertainment, games and food. Guest speakers are Amber Perry, Physician’s Assistant Department of Health and Human Services; and Madeline Sahneyah, client of the Women’s Health Program. Women enrolled in the program must RSVP by Oct. 14 by calling the office. Each participant is allowed to bring a female guest ages 13 years and older, preferably someone who is not currently enrolled in the program. “We hope to have each of the guest enrolled into the program before the end of the night,” said Jones. New enrollees must be females 21 years and older and live on or near the Hopi reservation. Jones said the The event will be held from 5pm to 9pm; dinner included. Each guest is expected to dress in a Halloween costume as there will be a costume contest for the scariest, funniest and most creative which will be judged through audience applause. There will also be a dessert contest, apple bobbing, photo booth, door prizes and a live DJ. Jones said there is currently a little over 1400 women enrolled in the Women’s Health Program and every year the event hosts 400 women and half of those are new enrollees. She hopes to have the same Their goal is to increase education on women’s health, spread awareness on the various types of cancer and prevention; and increase screening rates for breast and cervical cancer. “We send out reminders to women enrolled in our program,” said Jones. “If they receive their health services at the Hopi Health Care Center, we will schedule their Well Women’s appointment for them and their mammograms.” For more information on the event or to enroll in the Well Women’s Program contact Aleemah Jones at 928 734-1151. 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Hopi High finished higher than all the schools in its division. Page won the girls race with 41 points, Ganado grabbed second with 64 points and Hopi High took third with 69 points. Window Rock was fourth with 96 points in the 10 team race. Jaeda Honanie led Hopi with a ninth place finish. The rest of the Lady Bruin runners were Jennaya Day, 14th; LeAnn Lomatska, 15th; Lauryn Honwynewa, 16th; Latifah Huma, 20th; Veronica Casuse, 43rd and Yoiwmana Pooyouma, 55th. Eighty-six runners competed in the girls race. Page won the boys race with 58 points, Hopi claimed second with 91 points, Tuba City finished third with 108 and Chinle was fourth with 109 in the 12 team race. Diome Talaswaima topped Hopi with a sixth place finish and teammate Andre Lucas grabbed tenth. The other Bruin runners were Andre Dennis, 24th; Trey Lomayestewa, 26th; Steven Baker, 28th; Jihad Nodman, 30th; and DeWayne Laban, 51st. There were 109 runners in the boys race. Hopi High Coach Rick “The Legend” Baker coaches both boys and girls cross country after girls coach Hopi schools are now in session an assistant Principal, but Wallace Alma Sinquah. School Governing for the 2016-17 school year with relies on Teacher Supervisor, Sonja Board: Lucille Sidney, President; new staff and students. Dawavendewa. Priscilla Pavatea, Vice President; Current enrollment is at 149 stu- Judy Talawyma, Angeline Joseph Moenkopi Day School (MDS), dents andWallace said there is a and Jeremy Naha, Members. Moenkopi, AZ / 928-283-5361 waiting list for all grades except Contact number: (928) 737-2581. Moenkopi Day School, home of third and fifth grades. the Panthers began school on Aug. School Board Members are: Keams Canyon Elementary 1, majority staffed, with a few new George Silas, President; Jack Hard- School (KCES) / 928-738-2385 hires at the beginning of the school ing, Vice President; Uberta Mowa, Keams Canyon Elementary stuyear. MDS has a current enrollment Secretary; Leon Polehaptewa and dents, home of the Eagles began on of 153 students from the village of Gloria Grover, Member. Aug. 1 with a full staff. Moenkopi and surrounding area. Current enrollment is 114 students. Chief School Administrator Second Mesa Day School (SMDS) Second Mesa, AZ / 928-737-2571 Chief School Administrator is Gary (CSA): Aaron Hornbuckle. Second Mesa Day School, home Polacca. Governing School Board: School Board Members: Alden R. Seweyestewa, President; Evvy Tru- of the Bobcats started school on Wilfred Gaseoma, President; Donjillo, Vice President; Melvin Pooy- Aug. 8 with two classes for each ald Dawasevaya, Vice-President; ouma, Sr. and Delmar Polacca, both grade level. All but two grades did Roselyn Dempsey-Jim, Ramona not have teachers, but one was filled Lomavaya and Harvey Tewanema, members. using a substitute teacher until a Members. Hotevilla-Bacavi Community Teacher is hired. School (HBCS), Hotevilla, AZ / There are a total of 314 students Hopi Jr./Sr. High School (HJSHS) Keams Canyon, AZ 928-738-5111 928-734-2262 currently enrolled. The Hopi Junior and Senior high Hotevilla Bacavi Community Chief School Administrator: MaSchool, home of the Wildcats start- rie Morales; Assistant Principal: school students, home of the Mighty Bruins began school on Aug. 8. The ed school on Aug. 15 with a current Corrina Charley. enrollment of 94. Board members are: Anjanette school year did not start with a full Chief School Administrator: Lor- Sangster, President; Jennie Tala- staff, but are slowing filling the posirie Harding. School Board members hongva, Owen Poleyestewa and Ve- tions. Current enrollment is estimated to be over 500 students. Positions are: Leora Honawa-Coin, President; ronica James, Members. not filled include the Superintendent Todd Honyaoma, Sr., Vice-President; Ardell Nachie and Alverna Kinale, First Mesa Elementary School and High School Principal; however (FMES), Polacca, AZ/ 928-737-2581 Alban Naha is the Interim SuperinMembers. First Mesa Elementary School, tendent. Hopi Day School (HDS), Kykots- home of the Indians started on Aug. Lucille Sidney, Lead Teacher for movi, AZ / 928-734-2467 8. Current enrollment is at 127 stu- Junior High School is awaiting her Hopi Day School, home of the dents. School began without a sec- Principal Certification to fulfill the Hawks returned to school on Aug. 8. ond grade teacher; however, the positon of Junior High Principal. According to the Chief School Ad- Gifted and Talented teacher is filling Governing Board members are: ministrator, Diana Wallace, HDS is the position until a teacher is hired. Edgar Shupla, President; Valerie short two teachers and they are usPositions currently open is the Kooyaquaptewa, Vice President; ing substitute teachers until the po- Second Grade Teacher, Computer Steven Bahnimptewa, Clerk; Ivan Teacher and Teacher Aide. Sidney, Sr. and Romalita Laban, Laverne Lomakema left af- sitions are filled. Hopi Day School does not have Chief School Administrator is Members. ter last year. “This is the best we placed in three years and it indicates how we stack up against the other teams,” Coach Baker said. “But we still have a lot of work to do.” Coach Baker said the team goals are to get in shape and approach one meet at a time. He said most of the boys ran during the For many grandparents, Parent Kit, which is giv- dren ages birth to 5. Kykotsmovi (August summer, but many of the “All families face some girls didn’t because they 30) – The first Sunday after it can be challenging when en to families of newborns didn’t know whom their Labor Day is recognized as it has been decades since when they leave the hospi- challenges with their own Grandparents’ Day in the they cared for young chil- tal or available for check- children – I know. I have coach would be. He said the weather for United States. This year, the dren. So much has been out at many libraries, each been there and I know the the Hopi Invite was warm, day falls on Sept. 11. As the learned about brain devel- kit includes: DVDs on ev- challenges, and I know the but not hot “so the runners nation celebrates Grand- opment and the impact of erything from challenging rewards,” Norton said. “As parents’ Day, First Things early experiences. Now we behaviors to choosing child Hopi, we have been taught could handle it.” Coach Baker said the First applauds those grand- know that about 90 percent care, a book to encourage that it is our role to do what boys already know their parents who are parenting a of a child’s brain develops daily reading with infants you can and be an asset to before age 5. More and and a list of community re- your family and clan. These system and believe in it, second time around. Earlier this year, the more evidence shows qual- sources. children are important and now it’s a matter of getting Supporting grandparents sometimes it’s not by choice the girls to know the system Arizona Legislature pro- ity early interactions are claimed September as crucial for a young child’s in their efforts to raise the that they end up in these sitand believe in it. “The girls just have to be- Grandfamily/Kinship Care success in school and later next generation will help uations and grandparents create a strong foundation often have to step in. So we lieve in themselves,” he said. Month, a time to recog- in life. FTF provides funding of learning, growth and have programs that can asCoach Baker said the run- nize grandparents and othsist with legal paperwork or ners can improve by com- er family members raising for various programs that success for all children. “For grandparents raising even just to talk and share ing to every practice, train- children who cannot be are having positive impacts ing everyday, being smart cared for by their own par- on grandparents and Arizo- their grandchildren, don’t their worries.” ### About First Things and ready for every meet. ents. State Senator Debbie na’s children, including two feel alone and don’t feel statewide resources that intimidated by what others First – First Things First is He said the main competi- Lesko sponsored the bill. In Arizona, 14 percent can provide advice and sup- have to say,” said Beatrice a voter-created, statewide tion for the boys this year will be Many Farms, Pinon of Arizona children ages port to grandparents raising Norton, Program Manag- organization that funds er with the Hopi Office of early education and health and Alchesay. He said the 0 to 5 live with grandpar- their grandkids. The Birth to 5 Helpline Aging and Adult Services programs to help kids be main competition for the ents, compared to 12 pergirls will be Valley-Sand- cent nationally. Of those (1-877-705-KIDS) is a free in Kykotsmovi, which of- successful once they enter Decisions ers, Northland Prep and 14 percent, 30 percent of program and open to all Ar- fers the Caregiver Program kindergarten. these households have no izona families, with young that includes grandpar- about how those funds are Scottsdale Prep. Coach Baker said he parent of the child present, children ages birth to 5, ent support. First Things spent are made by local programs councils staffed by comlikes the Hopi High course meaning grandparents are looking for the latest child First-funded because there are no major responsible for most of the development information partner with the Caregiver munity volunteers. To learn basic needs of children liv- from experts in the field. program for resources for more, visit FirstThingshills so it’s a fast course. Then there’s the Arizona families with young chil- First.org. Coach Baker noted that ing with them. the girls were only five points off from the second place team. “We’re the top team in our conference, but we need to keep improving from week to week,” he said. “We need to get everybody PHOENIX (August 29, 2016) – Arizona’s Auditor as ongoing studies and reports that demonstrate the on the same page. I told General has released an 83-page audit that describes First impact of programs; and the girls they would train Things First as a high-performing organization while still • Fosters collaboration and coordination of early childjust like the guys. They identifying two specific findings and recommendations hood programs, which helps ensure that duplicative or responded well and we do for improvement. unnecessary services are not funded. hard workouts everyday.” The audit was authorized by the Joint Legislative First Things First CEO Sam Leyvas noted the audit Audit Committee at the behest of the Senate President was an extremely rigorous process. last fall and included everything from the organization’s “I don’t think there was any part of the organization the revenues, spending, financial controls, grant-making audit didn’t scrutinize. We spent more than 2,500 staff processes and performance monitoring to First Things hours in the audit’s research and investigative phases, First’s methods for research and evaluation of programs, and working with auditors on comparing our work to efforts to avoid duplication with other early childhood both legal requirements and best practices,” Leyvas said. programs or initiatives, and the purpose of parent and “In the end, that level of rigor proved quite beneficial.” public awareness strategies. He said First Things First agreed with the improveThe audit – which was performed over 10 months and ments recommended by the Auditor General, some of involved an audit team assigned full time to the organi- which already have been implemented. zation – included no findings and no recommendations “As part of our commitment to continuous quality imin five of the seven areas audited. The audit pointed to provement, we embraced the audit as an opportunity to several areas of strength for the organization, highlight- learn about areas where we could improve. We appreciate ing that First Things First: the OAG’s professionalism and diligence in completing a • Has taken proactive steps to manage declining reve- thorough assessment of First Things First,” Leyvas said. nues and strategically plan for its future; “We look forward to sharing our progress in implement• Spends the vast majority of funds on grants for ear- ing the Auditor General’s recommendations – as well as ly childhood development and health programs and areas of strength identified in the audit report– with poleffectively utilizes best practices in overseeing those icymakers, community leaders, and other stakeholders.” grants; For more information, see the Auditor General’s report • Has appropriate financial controls in place; summary and First Things First’s response. Annual au• Has implemented a research and evaluation plan in- dits for fiscal years 2007 through 2015 are also available formed by national experts to assess progress, as well through FTF’s online Data Center. ### First Things First applauds grandparents who are raising Arizona’s next generation First Things First: Audit was rigorous and beneficial 6 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI Hopi Wellness Court receives approval to begin services Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni When the Hopi Tribal Court went through an evaluation last February, Chief Judge Eric Mehnert of the Penobscot Nation, an evaluator, presented the evaluation report to the Hopi Tribal Council. It was during that time, Tribal Council expressed they didn’t want a process driven court, but a court that would help individuals with addiction. Judge Mehnert suggested a Wellness Court as a solution and explained the process to implement one. Acting Chief Judge Craig Wallace informed Council there was money to implement a Wellness Court through funds that was awarded to the Hopi Tribal Court in 2011. The Hopi Tribal Court applied for the Coordination Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) grant through the U.S. Department of Justice Services (DOJ) and was awarded $741K to help with the tribe’s criminal justice system. According to Wallace, the funds had not been used since being awarded because the funds were not accessible due to the Hopi Tribe’s audit issues. When Wallace was appointed Acting Chief Judge last August, he applied for a “one year no cost extension” and was approved with the expectations of having a Wellness Court established by the end of September 2016 “Just last week we were approved for another one year extension to September 2017,” said Wallace. With the new extension, it will give the tribal court some time to lay the foundation for a Wellness Court for adults by the end of September. “We were able to hire Judge Mehnert and his team to get the Wellness Court started,” said Wallace. “Judge Mehnert is experienced and well respected for his knowledge on Wellness Court systems.” Judge Mehnert’s staff include: Donna Brown, Wellness Court Case Manager; Garth Grandchamp, Project Director; and Judge Edwards of the Osage Nation who will work to develop foundational documents. Their first assignment was to work on the grants budget modifications which helped to bring them on board to begin working on the foundation for the Wellness Court. “A Wellness Court provides an opportunity for each Native American community to address the devastation of alcohol or other drug abuse by establishing more structure and a higher level of accountability for these cases through a system of comprehensive supervision, drug testing, treatment services, immediate sanctions and incentives, team based case management, and community support.” (National Drug Court Resource Center) Wallace said the Wellness Court will ultimately need village involvement because healing chronic substance abusers change their lives involves culture, tradition and community involvement. “This program is designed to help chronic substance abusers change their lives instead of going to jail where they are left to dry out and get pushed back into the same cycle,” said Wallace. Judge Mehnert agreed with Wallace stating the Wellness Court will need support from leadership at the Tribal Council level and within the villages in order for it see progress and work. “If there isn’t support, it becomes a real challenge for those individuals,” said Judge Mehnert. “We found that individuals often become distanced and shunned by their communities because their behaviors are problematic.” Judge Mehnert said there is a lot of success in Wellness Court systems and hopes to find that cultural bridge to make the Wellness Court work on Hopi. Part of laying the foundation for the Wellness Court is identifying the Wellness Team, Steering Committee and Wellness Treatment Team. The Wellness Team will consist of service providers within the community, community leaders, spiritual advisors, substance abuse counselors, individual and family counselors, Hopi Prosecutors Office, Public Defenders Office, Wellness Case Manager and the Wellness Court Judge. The Wellness Team will meet two times a week to go over an individual’s treatment plan and their successes and challenges. Steering committee will include village leaders; village administration; service providers and directors, village elders and non-profits. The Wellness Court is a four phase program that will be 18-24 months long and very intensive. First phase: participants must identify the reasons why they are in the program which includes detox and expectations. They will meet with the Case Manager three times a week and give random urinalysis; attend Wellness Court where the Judge will inquire about their successes and challenges. Second phase: participants must accept personal responsibility and recognize they have a problem and how it affects their family and community recognizing they can change it. Participants will explore what led them to abusing drugs or alcohol. They will continue to meet with the Case Manager three times a week with random urinalysis, continue attending Wellness Court. Third phase: Cooperation and accountability. Participants will continue to follow treatment and work with others to encourage them, understand what hurts them and how they can fix it. Continue meeting with weekly random urinalysis, meet with Case Manager and attend Wellness Court. Fourth phase: Plan for the future with growth and wellness to lead a life without drugs and/or alcohol. Look into vocational training, educational opportunities, job opportunities and housing needs. Urinalysis will be taken once a week, continue meeting with Case Manager and attend Wellness Court. Judge Mehnert said there will be times when a participant gives a dirty urinalysis and there will be consequences for that. Because the Wellness Court is an positive reinforcement program, some of the consequences may require participants to write a three page essay explaining what made them use and how the Wellness Team can help them; sit in Wellness Court for eight hours; or community service. “The last sanction you want to use is jail, but if it comes down to that jail sentences are three to five days,” said Judge Mehnert. One of the challenges for the Wellness Court is finding and developing opportunities for individuals as they make changes in their lives; this includes housing. “Because of their past criminal charges they get excluded from programs,” said Judge Mehnert. Judge Mehnert said some of the Council members suggested opportunities at the 3 Canyon Ranches and clean up within the villages. “Although they are meaningful suggestions, we need to look at long term sustainability to keep the Wellness Court successful,” said Judge Mehnert. Judge Mehnert and his team will be working to lay the foundation for the next five months; during that time they will train Court staff to replace them. “I’m excited to be a part of this opportunity with the Hopi community to help individuals change and deal with substance abuse in a positive way,” said Judge Mehnert. “The need for a Wellness Court is imperative to get individuals treatment as soon as possible.” Office of Special Trustees “Whereabouts Unknown List” Below is a list of Hopi people (some may not be tribal members) on the “Whereabouts Unknown List.” If anyone is on the list and wants to update their info, please call 1-888-678-6836. For more information, you may also contact the Hopi Agency Superintendent at 928738-2228 or the Tribal Operations Office at 928-734-3127 or 3126. 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A little over a year ago, Kelly Jarvis was hired as the Hopi Travel Center’s General Manager and within the last 16 months has worked hard to upgrade the Travel Center. “The upgrade began with the renovation of a new roof on the facility, installing new HVAC units and painting the exterior of the building,” said Thompson. “We also paved the parking lot which makes the facility look presentable.” Since the upgrades, Jarvis said the truckers are slowly coming back to the Travel Center and have been averaging a total of 125 truckers staying overnight. There are showers available for truckers as well fax machines; they also get free the Hopi Indian Reservation, where Sulu coffee and trucker’s spewas a police officer at the time. cials in the café that start The investigation in this case was con- from $1.99. The conveducted by the Federal Bureau of Investi- nience store also has a full gation. The prosecution was handled by line of trucker supplies and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Rachel Stoddard Jarvis said he plans to and Alexander Samuels, District of Arizo- add more services for the na, Phoenix. truckers. CASE NUMBER: CR-15-8007-PCTThompson said the TravGMS el Center has always kept RELEASE NO: 2016-071_Sulu their gas prices competiFor more information on the U.S. Attive with other travel plazas torney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit along the I-40 and truckers http://www.justice.gov/usao/ have taken note of that. The Travel Center is a Conoco dealer and Thompson said using Conoco guarantees a certain level of service to their customers. “Conoco has a secret shopper that shops at the Travel Center once a month and they rate us,” said Thompson. “They check to see if the pumps are working, cleanliness of the restrooms and customer service.” Former Police Officer sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor PHOENIX – This week, Nolan Sulu, 36, of Polacca, Ariz., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow to 55 months of imprisonment, in addition to 23 months of imprisonment that Sulu has already served on a related prosecution in the Hopi Tribal Court. Sulu had previously pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor. In September and October 2014, Sulu, who is a member of the Hopi Tribe, sexually abused a 12-year old child on three separate occasions. The abuse occurred on COMMUNITY NEWS Jarvis said in the last four months they have not scored below 96%, which is a huge improvement. Convenience Store: The convenience store has improved in the area of sales. They now have a huge selection of items for sale. Previously, the shelves were nearly empty and looked as though they were going out of business. One of the new features Jarvis is proud of is the Freestyle Coke machine which offers over 80 flavors of soda. “We are one of the first Travel Centers in the state of Arizona to have a Freestyle Coke Machine,” said Jarvis. “In addition to the Coke machine, we recently incorporated the EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card or Food Stamp card to be used at the Travel Center.” Whether the improvements had anything to do with the sales, July was the biggest month in sales for the convenience store. Café: The café has daily lunch specials and trucker’s specials. Chef Robbie prepares home cooked meals at a reasonable price. Jarvis recommends the “Robbie Burger” which comes with French fries. Improvements in the Café are on the list of things to do, but at the moment is not a priority. Jarvis said the café needs some tender, loving, care and plans on upgrading the interior and the furnishings. “When we start making improvements, I plan to keep the murals,” said Jarvis. Goals, challenges and future: With all properties under HTEDC, Thompson said he would like to keep employment open to Hopi people who need jobs. The Travel Center has around 24-29 employees, of those only a few are Hopi. In addition to finding Hopi workers, other challenges are finding qualified maintenance workers. “We would like to hire individuals who will go above and beyond to be the best employee,” said Jarvis. “We have an Employee of the Month program with a second and third place category.” With the new Hopi Gift Shop opening soon, Jarvis said he is looking to hire three Hopi’s who are knowledgeable in the arts and crafts and someone that can explain the significance or meaning behind a design or piece of art. “We envision the Hopi Travel Center as the eastern gateway to the Hopi reservation and we want to let travelers know about Hopi,” said Thompson. “We keep Hopi in mind when we improve in the facility.” Thompson and Jarvis said they hope to have events held at the Travel Center; events that feature Hopi culture, artist demonstrations and events that will interest everyone. Jarvis said he would like individuals who are interested in taking part as an artist demonstrator or entertainment; he can be reached at (928) 524-6243. The Hopi Travel Center offers discounts to Hopi tribal members who show their enrollment identification. Tribal members receive a 20% discount in the café and 10% in the convenience store on everything except gas and cigarettes. “Working at the Hopi Travel Center is a Happy Hopi Place,” said Jarvis. “This is a great place to work and we are looking to hire more people.” ADVERTISEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 7 IN THE HOPI TRIBAL COURT KEAMS CANYON, ARIZONA IN THE HOPI TRIALCOURT KEAMS CANYON, AZ In Re the Application of: Wildalyn Smith, Petitioner No. 2015-CV-0009 NOTICE TO VILLAGE Application for Certification of a Village Decision In the Matter of the Change of Name of: No Name Tessay to Milson Marley Tessay TO: Hotevilla Village, Interested Parties Pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Hopi Tribe, Article III, Section 2(b) and (c), the Village of Hotevilla has exclusive authority to adjust family disputes and hear such matters as inheritance on the Hopi Reservation. On or about August 23, 2014, the Village of Hotevilla asserted their authority and decided to hear a matter regarding ownership of a house located near the entrance to the plaza. The person of interest at this open meeting was the Petitioner , Wildalyn Smith. Other interested parties include Lorna Quamahongnewa and Ella Mary Humetewa. YOU are hereby notified that the Petitioner has filed an application for the Court to approve and certify the Village decision of August 23, 2014. If you have any objections to said hearing or wish to participate in the hearing regarding this matter, the hearing is scheduled on the 10th day of October, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Hopi Tribal Court. Otherwise you may waive your participation in this hearing if you wish not to appear in court on said date and time. Date: August 30, 2016 /s/ Belena Harvey Clerk of the Hopi Tribal Court Case No. 2016-CV-0154 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME CEDAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 25 JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Administrative Certified st 1 Grade Teacher 2nd Grade Teacher Classified Parent Educator/Community Outreach Paraprofessional (residence on Hopi preferred) Notice is hereby given OUF that Carmen Nasevaema has petitioned the court for OUF the change of name, from: No Name Tessay to MilOUF son Marley Tessay. Any party seeking to inOUF tervene in said proceeding must file an appropriate OUF – OPEN UNTIL FILLED pleading with the Hopi Qualified applicants may obtain a job description or an application from: Trial Court no later than Cedar Unified School District No. 25, Superintendent’s Office twenty (20) days after pubMile Post 408, Highway 264 / P.O. Box 367 lication of this notice. Keams Canyon, AZ 86034 Dated this 29th (928) 738-2366www.cedarusd.org or e-mail: vkooyaquaptewa@cusd25.k12.az.us Day of July, 2016. Cedar Unified School District No. 25 is an EEO/Native American/Veteran Preference Employer /s/ Margene Namoki, Clerk of the Court SECOND MESA DAY SCHOOL IN THE HOPI TRIAL COURT KEAMS CANYON, AZ In the Hopi Children’s Court, Hopi Jurisdiction KEAMS CANYON, ARIZONA In the Matter of: ARAGON, H.K dob: 3/17/2008; ARAGON, A.T. dob: 9/11/2006 Minor children, Closing Date In the Matter of the Change of Name of: Baby Boy Poocha to Teigon Lejynd Riley Poocha P.O. Box 98 Second Mesa, Arizona 86043 Ph: 928-737-2571 Fax: 928-737-2565 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Certified Art Teacher ESS Teacher (Special Education) Elementary Education Teacher Substitute Teacher Gifted & Talented Teacher Computer Teacher Reading Coach Classified 1. Teacher Assistant 2. Substitute Teacher 3. Procurement Technician 4. Administrative Assistant 5. Facilities Manager 6. Facilities Maintenance Technician Case No. 2016-CV-0137 The Hopi Tribe and Hopi Tribe Social Services Program, NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Petitioners, AND CONCERNING: Raejeanne HonOF CHANGE OF NAME wynewa and Austin Aragon, Parents/Respondents. Case No. 2014-CC-0013 NOTICE OF HEARING BY Notice is hereby given PUBLICATION that Tashina Poocha has petitioned the court for the THE HOPI TRIBE TO: RAEJEANNE HONWYNchange of name, from: EWA AND AUSTIN ARAGON, biological parents of Requirements for Certified Positions Baby Boy Poocha to Teithe minor children named herein: gon Lejynd Riley Poocha. 1. Arizona State Teaching Certification 2. Valid Arizona Driver’s License Any party seeking to inPETITIONERS named herein have filed a Petition 3. Fingerprint Clearance issued by Department of Public Safety 4. Must pass tervene in said proceeding for Permanent Guardianship in the Hopi Children’s an intensive background investigation 5. Hopi/Native Indian Preference must file an appropriate Court, bearing Case No. 2014-CC-0013. All positions are required to undergo an intensive background check. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Initial Ap- pleading with the Hopi pearance Permanent Guardianship Hearing concerning Trial Court no later than twenty (20) days after Full-time positions will receive full benefits to include employee paid Medical, Dental, the Petition is scheduled on the 29th day of September Vision & 401 (k). To obtain employment application and position description log on to 2016, at 08:30 A.M. in the Hopi Children’s Courtroom publication of this notice. www.smds.k12.az.us. Questions or inquiries please contact: Dated this 26th II, Hopi Jurisdiction, P.O. Box 156, Keams Canyon, Janet Lamson, Human Resource Technician (928) 737-2571 ext.4212 Day of May, 2016. Arizona 86034. If the parents contest the Petition for Concurred by: Marie Morales, Principal /s/ Margene Namoki, Permanent Guardianship they shall file a response to Clerk of the Court the Petition with the Hopi Children’s Court within twenty (20) calendar days from first date of publication. Your response must be filed with the Clerk of the Hopi IN THE HOPI TRIAL COURT KEAMS CANYON, AZ Tribal Court at the address provided herein and a copy of your response provided or mailed to the Office of the In the Matter of the Change Prosecutor/Presenting Officer at the address provided. of Name of: Betty Jo Pattea A copy of the Petition for Permanent Guardianship may to Betty Jo Talahoinema be obtained by submitting a written request to: The Office of the Hopi Prosecutor, P.O. Box 306, Keams, Case No. 2016-CV-0159 Canyon, Arizona 86034. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION FAILURE TO APPEAR will result in the Court OF CHANGE OF NAME rendering judgment for what the Petition demands. This means that the parents’ right to legal and physical custoNotice is hereby given dy of the minor children may be vested with Petitioner. that Betty Jo Pattea has RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 16th day of August 2016. petitioned the court for the change of name, from: HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT, Betty Jo Pattea to Betty Imalene Polingyumptewa, Court Clerk Jo Talahoinema. Any party seeking to intervene in said proceeding must file an appropriate Home of the Keams Canyon Eagles KEAMS CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL pleading with the Hopi P.O. BOX 397 KEAMS CANYON, ARIZONA 86034 Trial Court no later than PHONE# 928-738-2385 twenty (20) days after FAX# 928-738-5519 publication of this notice. 2016-2017 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Dated this 15th Day of OPENING DATE: August 08, 2016 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled August, 2016. /s/ Margene Namoki, POSITION: Business Technician SALARY: Based on education & experience. Clerk of the Court CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled QUALIFICATIONS: High School Degree + 2 year exp. in Business or more For more information or an application, please call @ (928) 728-2385 ALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE Hopi Tutuveni P.O Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ HOPI WELLNESS CENTER SEPTEMBER GROUP FITNESS CLASSES For More Information Call (928) 734-3432 Highway 264, Mile Post 375.5, Northeast of Kykotsmovi Mon Tue Wed Thu 1 HOPI WELLNESS CENTER CLOSED 5 CLOSED LABOR DAY HOLIDAY 6 911 FITNESS OUTDOOR 12 p.m./5:30 p.m. 7 NO CLASS 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ZUMBA PARTY 8 911 FITNESS 12 p.m./5:30 p.m. ALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE 12 13 ZUMBA Fitness 911 FITNESS 12:10 p.m./5:30 p.m. OUTDOOR 12 p.m./5:30 p.m. 14 15 ZUMBA Fitness 911 FITNESS 12:10 p.m./5:30 p.m. HVMC GYM 12 p.m./5:30 p.m. 19 20 ZUMBA Fitness 911 FITNESS 12:10 p.m./5:30 p.m. OUTDOOR 12 p.m./5:30 p.m. 21 22 ZUMBA Fitness 911 FITNESS 12:10 p.m./5:30 p.m. HVMC GYM 12 p.m./5:30 p.m. 26 27 ZUMBA Fitness 911 FITNESS 12:10 p.m./5:30 p.m. OUTDOOR 12 p.m./5:30 p.m. 28 29 ZUMBA Fitness 911 FITNESS 12:10 p.m./5:30 p.m. HVMC GYM 12 p.m./5:30 p.m. FITNESS CENTER HOURS Monday—Thursday 6:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Friday 6:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. CLOSED ALL DAY September 1 September 5 EARLY CLOSURE September 7 @ 3:00 p.m. Zumba Fitness Party 5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m. 911 FITNESS CLASS  Baseline fitness testing on 9/6 & 9/8.  Midpoint & final fitness test taken.  TANITA body composition scale reading.  Moderate to high intensity workouts.  Modifications provided as needed.  Participants must be committed and maintain consistent class attendance to see progress.  Classes are held indoors & outdoors. KIDS KORNER AGES: 1 to 7 years old HOURS Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Registration Required. Request for Proposal for Financial Audit Service The Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) is accepting proposals for a multi-year engagement from qualified and independent Certified Public Accountants to perform annual financial and compliance audits for the purpose of expressing an opinion on financial statements. The multi-year engagement shall cover 2016 - 2018 with annual audits to cover calendar year January 1 to December 31 for each year. The audit shall be conducted in accordance with standards applicable to financial audits contained in the U.S.’ generally accepted auditing standards. The Hopi Education Endowment Fund is a nonprofit, tribal government organization qualified under section 7871(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, located on the Hopi Reservation in NE Arizona. All proposals must include, at minimum, a breakdown of all costs associated with compiling and completing each annual audit. Completed and sealed bid proposals must be received by the HEEF or postmarked by 5:00 P.M. Friday, September 9, 2016. Contact Oneita Tootsie, Office Manager, at (928) 734-2275 or at oneitat@ hopieducationfund.org. 8 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI HOPI HEALTH SUMMIT REPORT Submitted by: Daryl Melvin HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 9 IPHW Program Cont’d from P1 The program kicked off its first week by providing the students with a learning excursion held at Northern Arizona University. Students took on various feats at the NAU Ropes Course, completed several team building exercises, toured the NAU campus and learned about degree programs offered in the health field by NAU and U of A. Each participant also received First Aid/CPR certification by the Northern Arizona Health Education Center a part of North Country Health Care. There are three major components to the IPHW program that each student must participate in to successfully complete the program:  Mentorship at the Hopi Health Care Center Participants were placed in various departments throughout the Hopi Health Care Center to gain hands-on experience, mentored by a health professional. Each student abides by all policies and procedures, and is involved with the facility and the department’s goals and objectives.  Student Research Project -Participants are asked to conduct research on a health topic relevant to the local community. As part of the research project students are required to: • Write a research paper • Make a poster presentation for their research topic • Use media/technology to present information to the community • Present their research at a Health Fair  Community Service Project –IPHW students served as “Camp Leaders” during the 2016 Be Hopi, Be Healthy Summer camps sponsored by the Hopi Special Diabetes Project/Hopi Wellness Center. Each student also created and provided a presentation session at one of the 8 camps that were held throughout the month of July. The Indigenous Pride Health Worker Program also provides students with practical training opportunities to develop group facilitation, professional customer service, peer-teaching, presentation and leadership skills all while gaining daily hands-on exposure to direct patient care. All mentorship activities and classes for IPHW students took place at the Hopi Health Care Center in Polacca, Arizona. The students closed out the program by planning and facilitating their own community health fair where they each created an educational display booth to share their research projects. Each student held the role of a public health educator for the day. This year’s IPHW Health Fair was a great success and offered each student valuable social interaction and presentation skills. In addition to the three major components each participant obtained valuable training and education on customer service, public speaking, resume writing, personal grooming & hygiene, STI’s/teen pregnancy prevention, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, teen dating violence & healthy relationships, and self-worth & healthy personal coping methods. When asked to comment about his overall experience with the IPHW Program, Ty Figueroa, 2016 IPHW student from Misongnovi Village stated, “Overall I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot because not many health care centers allow youth workers to receive actual hands on ex- perience with patient care. It gave me somewhat of a real outlook on what working in the medical field is really like.” CiAnna Sakeva, IPHW Student Leader/Intern, has worked with IPHW for the past 4 years. When asked to comment about the IPHW Program, she stated, “My experience with the IPHW Program was incredible! From being a student myself then a Student Leader, I got to watch as each student grows with the program, just like I did when I was an IPHW student. The IPHW Program got me into the field of Public Health because of how much community involvement the program provides. IPHW students gain more self-confidence and they do things and experience things that they never would have imagined doing! Especially talking to complete strangers and gaining knowledge about health issues that affect our community. The IPHW Program is an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the health care field, and find out whether they truly want to pursue a health career.” The IPHW Program is a program under the HHCC Volunteer Program. Lisa Lomavaya, IPHW/Volunteer Program Coordinator works very closely with collaborating partners, Northern Arizona Health Education Center, Northern Arizona University, and the Hopi Special Diabetes Program – Be Hopi Be Healthy Program. 2016 marked the 16th year of the Indigenous Pride Health Worker Program which has become recognized by various hospitals and volunteer programs throughout Indian country. Lomavaya stated, “This is a very intense and jam packed program. Every year I give much respect to the youth who are chosen to be a part of the IPHW Program; they work very hard and each student receives so much training and information. I definitely try to make it fun as well, sometimes I don’t think they even realize that while they are having fun they are actually learning something. Even simple conversations are a lesson in strengthening interpersonal communication skills. These students are given so much responsibility and they accomplish so much in the short 8 weeks they are with the IPHW Program. I am so proud of these students and I know each will go on to do great things for our Hopi and Tewa community!” Daryl Melvin, Chief Executive Officer of Hopi Health Care Center stated, “These youth bring energy, curiosity and a desire to learn to HHCC, which rekindles that same passion in all of us.” Please send your well wishes and encouragement to the students of the 2016 Indigenous Pride Health Worker Program as they embark on their continued educational goals! The IPHW Program started on June 6 and concluded on July 28! The 2016 IPHW Students are: • Tara Benally – Hotevilla Village • Elise Pawwinnee– Misongnovi Village • Brenda Dacawyma – Kykotsomovi Village • Juwan Tawyesva – Tewa Village • Ty Figueroa – Misongnovi Village • McKenna Nachie – Bacavi Village • Shantel Kaye – Sitsomovi Village • Selena Polivema – Shungopavi Village • CiAnna Sakeva – Sitsomovi Village (Student Intern/Student Leader) The IPHW Program sends a BIG heartfelt THANK YOU to all who contributed to the program! The IPHW Program would not be such a great success without the help of all its partners! Hopi Health Summit Report Cont’d from P8 September 13 9:00am- 2:00 pm 5 Locations • Tucson • Flagstaff • Phoenix • Hopi • Navajo FREE workshop for AZ Tribes and NA communities Learn how to apply for funds for up to $10,000 to support your NA community projects in health related cancer prevention and control activities. Complete hands on training for the Community Grant application for the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention. Previously funded projects include: • Educational advertisements for cancer screening • Community education events and materials development • Increasing cancer screenings • Cancer survivor support through art and healing To REGISTER, please send your form to: AMANDA URBINA at urbina2@email.arizona.edu or fax to 520-621-9802 10 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI 12th Annual Climb the Mesa to Concuer Cancer Fundraiser ADVERTISEMENTS | ANNOUNCEMENTS Upcoming Hopi Farmer’s Markets scheduled for September 18 and October 16 Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni The Hopi Cancer Support Services will be hosting its 12th Annual Climb the Mesa to Conquer Cancer fundraiser on Oct. 1 to benefit community members dealing with cancer through the Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund (HCAF). The six mile course starts at the Sunlight Mission road off of Highway 264 up the dirt road which meets up with Indian Route 17 through the village of Mishongnovi and ends at the Hopi Cultural Center parking lot. Registration begins at 7 am with an event fee of $20 per person; participants must be 8 years and older. It is also recommended that there be no strollers, bikes or pets on the course because of the terrain. Dana Russell, Director of the Hopi Cancer Support Services said the walk/run is non-competitive, but will be a great experience for participants. “The course for this event is very beautiful,” said Russell. “The fee for the run will offset the cost of the event and the remaining balance will go to HCAF.” HCAF is a program under the Hopi Cancer Support Services that provides financial assistance to individuals with cancer who reside on the Hopi reservation and nearby Navajo communities to help cover the cost when traveling off reservation for treatment. Russell said they serve Navajo patients from Hard Rock, Ganado, Blue Gap, Jeddito, Winslow, Chinle, White Cone and Tuba City. “We try to help those in the immediate area surrounding the Hopi reservation,” said Russell. There are no income eligibility criteria to receive assistance from HCAF for gas, food and lodging which is dependent on the patients’ needs. The HCAF was initiated in 2005 by a former cancer patient who experienced financial hardship during treatment off reservation. Guidelines to receive assistance through the Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund:  Provide original medical diagnosis.  Funding request must be made 5-7 days in advance with proof of appointment date verification.  Funding rate is based according to where the patient is traveling for treatment and the appointment date (s).  All funds must be used for the patient.  Funding recipients are asked to volunteer or donate to the HCAF during fundraising events.  If appointment (s) is rescheduled or cancelled, it must be reported to HCAF coordinator immediately and all funds returned to the program.  All receipts from travel MUST be turned into HCAF in order to receive additional funding assistance. Every year the Hopi Cancer Support Services has year hosts year round fundraising events such as coin drive, raffles, benefit walk/run, Climb the Mesa to Conquer Cancer and a Christmas stocking drawing. This year, the program is asking Tribal programs and departments to host game booths for children and volunteer with water stations. “Anyone can host a water station; families of cancer survivors or those affected with cancer, groups and departments,” said Russell. The event will have free games for kids, entertainment by the band Sunfire and others, and a horseshoe competition with prizes. The HCAF helps 10-20 patients per year. For more information on the event or the program, you may contact the office at (928) 7341151/1152. Hopi Veterans Services begin planning for Veterans Day festivities Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni The Hopi Veterans Services began planning for Veteran’s Day 2016 which will be held on Nov. 11 at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center. The event is to honor all Native American Veterans on the Hopi reservation and surrounding Navajo communities. The planning committee held its second planning meeting on Sept. 2 at the Hopi Cancer Support Services conference room; they will be meeting every two weeks until the event. Eugene Talas, Manager of the Hopi Veterans Services said they are soliciting for volunteers and donations for the event. “We are asking the public to come up with a theme and poster design for the event,” said Talas. “Winners will receive a small gift if their theme or poster is chosen.” Every year the event is made possible with donations, volunteers and in-kind services from various individuals, programs and businesses. This year the planning committee hopes to liven up the ceremony with entertainment and is seeking dance groups, drum groups and chorus groups. Talas is helping to raise funds for the Veterans Day event through a 100 mile pledge run and has earned almost $300. The next two weeks he will for Hopi Code Talkers and all Women Veterans; he invites everyone to join him run every Tuesday at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center. The next planning meeting will be held on Sept. 14 from 10am to noon. For more information on the event or to donate you may contact Talas at (928) 734-3461 or etalas@hopi.nsn.us. Valerie Nuvayestewa Special Diabetes Program Sitting at my desk, watching the clouds gather on a cool Friday evening, watching people pulling into the parking lot with their vehicles loaded down with their goods to sell at the Farmer’s Market; I notice the Masayesva brothers, outside our office windows, warming up their bodies, their legs, as they prepared themselves for the fun run/walk that opens up every market. I thought to myself, wow, to be that young again, to have the energy to just get up and run, not even thinking about the distance, or time. The energy they gave off and that of the people gathering around the Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center (HVMC) was amazing. You could feel the excitement in the air; the kids running around knowing they were safe within this circle, they were laughing, playing, not a care in the world, like all kids should be. I leave my darkened office to join the families who had gathered around, waiting for the run to begin. After running a few errands for vendors inside the HVMC, I run to my spot on the course, just in time to see the twins running by so effortlessly, breathing easy; an older man keeping up with them. Usquali! Great job! I yell encouragement and find myself smiling and wishing I was running with them. More participants pass my way, young, old, they have all come out to support the Farmer’s Market, and maybe not, maybe some come for their own health and to support the ones they love. I continue yelling words of encouragement and can hear our staff on the course, doing the same, motivating people, especially the little ones who thrive on attention. I hurriedly switch gears and make my way inside to the vendors and find that they are barely keeping up with the demand, people are there, looking for fresh, healthy foods. This is what the market is about, creating a venue for farmers, gardeners to trade and sell their goods and creating access to healthy and what pahanas call “organically” grown foods to our Hopi/Tewa community. This is what is needed to help combat childhood obesity, to improve the health of our people. Young and old. We need to remind ourselves our ancestors left us with an overabundance of knowledge in how to live our lives the way our creator intended. Our creator provided us with all the necessary resources so the human race can achieve a happy, healthy, self-sustaining life; taking part in our ceremonies, planting and caring for the land for it will nurture us in return. Our health, our bodies and our minds. This is what is need- ed in order for our people’s health to return. Our own foods, our own way of life. Always we have to find that balance so that we do not forget our blessings. It is the little things that matter, words of encouragement from a beloved community member, Ramona Ami, who takes my hand and tells me to keep on doing what I am doing, keep writing, she says. I enjoy your articles very much. Tears of appreciation form in my eyes as I hug her and tell her that I am happy that she made it. She laughs and confesses that she is just here visiting with everyone. I hug her again and realize that the most important thing just happened, knowing that I am but a small part of a wonderful group of individuals whose vision is to create a self-sustaining community once again, and in the journey to get there, we unknowingly brought some joy and happiness into another person’s world! For me, my friends, that is what is meant by the true meaning of life! “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has!”-Margaret Mead For more information on the upcoming September 18th and October 16th Farmer’s Market, you may contact Lilian Hill at (928) 225-7738. --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3A61dc787e99473d48. Public record. Not legal advice.