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Volume 22 Number 11

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Navajo Nation

Yet to Consult

with Hopi Tribe

over Escalade

Project

Mihio Manus

Hopi Tutuveni

Although the Grand Canyon Escalade Project has not been met with

approval by the Navajo Nation Council, members of the NN Resource and

Development Committee did vote to

accept a report given on Tue, May 6,

regarding the project.

According to the report, the project

would be a world-class destination that

would include music, dining, shopping

and sightseeing.

Much of the talk surrounding the

benefits of the Grand Canyon Escalade

Project are centered on promotion of

tourism, economic development and

employment opportunities. Yet, not

much the talk seems to be directed toward the sacred sites that are located

within the area.

The area of the proposed Grand

Canyon Escalade Project lies on the

western end of the trajectory known to

the Hopi people as the Salt Trail. The

Salt Trail has traditional and religious

significance to Hopi men’s societies

as they utilize the trail in pilgrimage

during, what could be seen as, a rite of

passage.

Along the canyon walls in the area of

the confluence, there are many active

ceremonial offering shrines and sites.

“It is our point of emergence and

our final spiritual destiny,” said Leigh

Kuwanwisiwma, Director of the Hopi

SEE ESCALADE Page 6

Hopi Guidance

Center Relocates

Office Due to

Environmental

Issues

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

The Hopi Guidance Center (HGC)

staff was told to evacuate the administration and social service buildings

on Wed. May 14 due to environmental

issues, after which they were told to

relocate to the Hopi Tribal Complex in

Kykotsmovi.

Tressa Poleyestewa, Business Manager for HGC said the justification

for the removal was an environmental

health issue.

Previous to the removal, Evergreen

Home Inspections had done an assessment on the HGC buildings. HGC never received a formal response from the

home inspectors on the findings of the

buildings.

According to Donovan Gomez, Executive Director for the Hopi Tribe

said, “The environmental issue had

been ongoing for the past two weeks.

Employees were getting sick and due

to the warm and cold weather there

was an increase in rodent activity. The

odor was so bad employees were going

home sick.”

Mr. Hamilton, HGC Director, shut

the place down and sent his staff to a

medical facility for medical clearance,

after which he called the Hopi Tribe’s

facility office to clean up the buildings.

During the clean up, one of the Facility workers had gotten a nose bleed

because the odor was so strong.

After that incident, Gomez told

Hamilton that was no one was allowed

to go back into the buildings and directed Hamilton to get an exterminator.

Mammoth exterminators were called

to do the assessment and estimated the

cost of extermination would be between $8-12,000. They would need to

remove carpets and walls to determine

how bad the problem is.

A meeting was held with the Vice

Chairman’s office, Executive Directors office, and Finance to discuss the

finances but agreed they were not going

to put any more money into fixing up

the buildings.

SEE HGC Page 6

Qovo Maimone/Special to Tutuveni

Clockwise from upper left: Lauryn ‘Bird’ Talas hugs her mother, Lisa Lomavaya, during the Presentation of Roses where graduates recognized a parent or loved one in their life. A

proud mother, Vanessa Selina, received a rose from her son Tristan Kagenveama. The Honorable Vice Chairman Alfred Lomaquahu Jr. with graduate Albert Koruh. Mr. Koruh leaves

for Marine Corps Boot Camp in San Diego this summer.

Kwa Kway Tutuquayyuki’ytaqam

Hopi High School celebrates graduation of 110 Bruins seniors

Qovo Maimone

Special to Hopi Tutuveni

T

he gymnasium at Hopi

Jr/Sr High School was

packed, round two for a graduation that had been postponed,

and a little heat wasn’t going

to stop anyone.

Talk of lightning, which had

struck the campus the day before, both eased and worried

the hearts of many. All in all,

smiles spread like wildfire, for

on Fri, May 23, 110 Bruins seniors moved on to bigger, better, and greater things.

Miss Hopi High Senior Lexi

James gave the invocation for

this year’s graduating class.

First in Hopi, then English,

and closing in Hopi, she gave

the opening prayer specifically noting how tough it was for

all Hopi High students to deal

with the loss of two of their

own. Both Charles Youvella

and the late Tyler Nasofotie,

who would have been part of

their graduating class.

Hopi High School Principal

Glenn Gilman introduced the

following seniors for their distinguished achievements and

awarded scholarships.

“Kira Beaudette who will be

attending Dartmouth College,”

Principal Gilman announced,

“she is the recipient of the

Dartmouth College full ride

scholarship which is $63,000

per year, and the Gates Millennium Scholarship, the Ronald McDonalds Scholarship,

which is about $25,000, and

also received the Heard Museum Scholarship for $2000.

Hopi High’s 2014 Class

President Ms. Kira Beaudette,

received the Gates Millennium scholarship out of one

thousand awardees across the

nation, and was also awarded

the Congressional Recognition Award for Outstanding

and Invaluable Service to the

Community, issued by first

congressional district congress

woman, the Honorable Ann

Kirkpatrick.

“Aeon Albert will be attending Seattle University and received the Bellarmine Scholarship worth twelve thousand

per year, the Pascal Scholarship for ten thousand per year,

the University of San Francisco Deans Merits Scholarship

for ten thousand per year, a

Notre Dame Scholarship for

thirteen thousand per year,

and the Whitman College Lomen-douglas Scholarship for

forty-three thousand per year.

Great choice to go to Seattle

University,” said Principal

Gilman.

“Kaitlin Billy will be attending ASU and is the recipient of

the Arizona State University

Scholarship award for $2000

per year; Laurice Dashee will

be attending Northern Arizo-

na University, and received a

scholarship award for $35,000

for four years; S h y n e l l

Begay will be attending Fort

Lewis College, she received a

scholarship for $7000 per year,

and Navajo Nation scholarship

which is approximately $4000

per year.”

Gilman concluded noting

that Christen Ben will be attending Paradise Valley Community college on a full rid

scholarship for two years.

Keynote Speaker was Hopi

High School Alumni Ms. Wendi Lewis, from the village of

Kykotsmovi. She is an Arizona State University graduate,

and the project manager for

the Moenkopi Development

Corporation.

National Honors Society

Advisor Mrs. Lavonne Adams

recognized this year’s National Honors Society Award re-

See GRADUATION/Page 5

Craft Vendors Removed from Cultural Center?

S

elling arts and crafts has always

been a decent way of making a

living on the Hopi reservation for

many families who might not have a job.

During the summer months there are a lot

of travelers who stop by the Hopi Cultural Center to get a bite to eat in the restaurant or buy some authentic Hopi arts and

crafts as they make their way through the

Hopi.

The Hopi Cultural Center has three arts

and crafts shops and the Hopi Museum

where travelers and visitors can buy arts

and crafts. But buying directly from the

artist seems more authentic as they get to

meet the people who make the piece of

art.

Vendors set up their arts and crafts under a tree known as the “money tree” and

sell year round, braving the elements as

the seasons change, but some people aren’t too happy with the vendors who sell

there.

The General Manager of the Hopi Cultural Center said there were concerns

from shop owners who must pay a lease

to sell their arts and crafts while the vendors don’t pay a dime.

On the morning of May 28th the General

Manager confronted the vendors and told

them they had to pay a fee to sell their arts

and crafts under the “money tree” or they

must leave.

“He told each of us to pay a $50.00 fee

per day to sell out here,” said one of the

artists who wish to remain anonymous.

“We are lucky if we make $20 in a week.”

Logan Honanie of Shungopavi makes a living selling his Kachina dolls at the Hopi Cultural Center. He became upset

when he was told recently by the General Manager of the Hopi Cultural Center that he needed to pay $50 per day to

sell under the “money tree”.

The vendors had asked him for documentation stating that they need to pay a

fee, but the General Manager proceeded

to go back into the Cultural Center. However shortly after, a car dealership arrived

with a load of vehicles. The driver went

inside the Cultural Center and came out

with the General Manager. He directed

him to unload he vehicles near the other

vendors.

“He deliberately cut the other vendors

off and told the driver we weren’t going

to be here to sell the next day,” said a

vendor. “We felt that it wasn’t right that

he said that to us because we all have our

peddlers permit.”

After the General Manager had made

that comment it had turned into a dispute

to where the Hopi Police Rangers were

called.

According to an employee of the Hopi

Cultural Center she said the issue was li-

See VENDORS/Page 6

Hopi Code Talker Citizenship Awards Photos from Hopi High School Graduation

Page 2

Page 5

2 TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 | HOPI TUTUVENI

Local News

LOCAL BRIEFS

Hopi Code Talkers Certificate of Citizenship Awards

Eugene Talas

The Hopi Veterans Services is proud to announce

the recipients of this year’s

Hopi Code Talkers Certificate of Citizenship

Awards to 6th grade and

8th grade. The Hopi Code

Talker Certificates were

presented to recipients

during their awards and/or

promotion ceremonies at

local schools on the Hopi

Reservation. This is the

third year Hopi Veterans

Services has sponsored

this award for deserving

students who were selected by their class teachers.

Each school selected a

young boy and young girl

for this year’s award based

on the student’s leadership

qualities,

communication skills and citizenship

during the school year.

The award is named

in honor of the ten Hopi

Code Talkers who served

during World War II who

used their Hopi Lavayi to

transmit secret communications for the United

States Army. On November 20, 2013, at the United

States Capitol, the Hopi

Code Talkers and other

Native American Code

Talkers were recognized

and honored for their military achievements as code

talkers. Each Tribe was

presented a Congressional

Gold Medal and Silver

Medals were bestowed

posthumously to the surviving family members of

each code talker.

This year, each student

received a Hopi Code

Talkers Certificate of Citizenship, a small US Flag,

a Hopi & US Flag lapel

pin and a 2014 Hopi Code

Talkers Recognition Day

lapel pin.

Hopi Veterans Services

congratulates each student for receiving this

year’s award and we look

forward to sponsoring the

award for the 2014 – 2014

school year. For more information on this award,

you can contact our office at (928) 734-3208 or

e-mail us at: geno.talas@

pa-angni.com

6th Grade Recipients

First Mesa Elementary School:

Mr. Isaiah Silas & Ms. Yoiwmana

Moenkopi Day School:

Ms. Kimiko Numkena & Ms. Ruthie Pooyouma

Keams

Canyon

Elementary

Miranda

School:

Hopi Day School:

Mr. Symon Tootsie & Ms. Sherice Mr. Jeremy Lomavaya & Ms. Kaila

Nez

Keevama

Hopi Mission School:

Mr. Josh Sakenima & Garylyn Poo- 8th Grade Recipients

cha

Hopi Junior High School:

Second Mesa Day School:

Mr. Victor Clark Jr. & Ms. JoAnika

Mr. Robert Poleahla & Ellyse Fred- Honwytewa

ericks

Senior Associate Judge sworn into office

Craig Wallace was sworn into office as Hopi Tribal Court Senior Associate Judge before Hopi Tribal Council

on Mon, Jun. 2. Before becoming Senior Associate Judge, Wallace was the Chief Prosecutor for the Hopi

Tribal Court. Wallace said, “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the Tribe in this capacity. I

assure the Hopi Tribal Council that there will be a courtroom where fundamental fairness will be applied.”

Hopi Early Childhood Fair serves

up fun and ways to get kids ready

Families with young

children are invited to

the Hopi Early Childhood Fair on June

17th!

This year’s fair,

themed Early Learning Builds Strong

Minds will offer families resources available in the community

to support their young

child’s early care and

education, healthy development and ways

for families to learn,

play and grow together.

The early years lay

the foundation for

success in school and

life. By the time a

child turns five, 90%

of their brain has developed. Parents are

their child’s first and

best teacher, so getting kids ready starts

day 1. Learn, have

fun with the family

and get the tools you

need to get kids ready.

WHO: Over 30 organizations serving

families with young

children and story

time with local leaders

WHAT: This fun

fair will have lots of

fun activities, read

alouds, music and

dancing, door prizes,

healthy snacks, lunch,

free books, free health

and dental screenings

for children 5 years

old and younger and

expecting moms.

WHEN: The event

will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 9am-

2pm

WHERE: Second

Mesa Day School

Cost: Free event.

Lunch provided by

Second Mesa day

School from 12-1pm

with no cost for children 0-18 and $3.25

cost for adults.

Event sponsors include Alliance for

Children’s Early Success, Association for

Supportive

Child

Care, Coconino Coalition for Children

and Youth, Hopi Head

Start, Hopi Office of

Special Needs, and

First Things First.

For more information, the public can

contact Hopi Head

Start at 928- 734-3513

Black Bear Sighting in

Keams Canyon Area

The Hopi Wildlife and

Ecosystems Management

Program (WEMP) issed

a press release on Fri,

May 30 to inform the

residents of Keams Canyon that a juvenile bear

was observed in the Beaver Dam area. The bear

was not exhibiting any

aggressive behavior and

was not interpreted as being an immediate threat

to people or property.

The Keams Canyon

area provides marginal

bear habitat. While less

desirable Pinyon/Juniper

woodland habitat is not

ideal for bears, dispersing

juveniles may try to establish territories in these

areas, because their ideal

habitat is already occu-

pied. This appears to be

the case with this bear.

Since bears are not

frequently observed on

Hopi, we may become

complacent when it

comes to living together with large, potentially dangerous, wildlife.

They go where they want,

when they want and they

can be very unpredictable.

People living on Hopi

anywhere in Pinyon/juniper woodland should

keep a clean yard that is

free from any odorous attractants (including food

and nonfood items). You

may save yourself problems and save a bear’s

life by following these

simple guidelines.

Express Route

Cancelled

Hopi Senom Transit tive Jun. 2, 2014.

will no longer run the ExFor more information

press Route from Kykots- about this, call (928) 734movi to Tuba City effec- 3232.

Coconino & Kaibab

NFs to enter Stage II

fire restrictions Friday

Flagstaff, Ariz. – Due

to increasing fire danger,

the Coconino and Kaibab

National Forests will implement Stage II fire restrictions effective Friday

(5/30) at 8 a.m.

On the Kaibab National Forest, restrictions

will apply only to the

Williams and Tusayan

Ranger Districts. Fire

restrictions will not yet

be implemented on the

North Kaibab Ranger

District due to different

weather and fuels conditions.

These additional fire

restrictions will remain in

effect until forest officials

determine that conditions

have changed sufficiently

to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire.

Stage II fire restrictions

prohibit the following:

1. Building, maintaining,

attending or using a

fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or stove fire,

including fires in developed campgrounds

and improved sites.

2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle

or building.

3. Discharging a firearm,

air rifle, or gas gun, ex-

cept while engaged in a

lawful hunt pursuant to

state, federal, or tribal

laws and regulations.

4. Operating any internal combustion engine

from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

5. Welding or operating

acetylene or other torch

with an open flame.

Exemptions to the restrictions include the

following:

1. Using a device fueled

solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that

can be turned on and

off. Such devices can

only be used in an area

that is barren or cleared

of all overhead and

surrounding flammable

materials within three

feet of the device.

2. Operating generators

with an approved spark

arresting device within

an enclosed vehicle or

building or in an area

that is barren or cleared

of all overhead and

surrounding flammable

materials within three

feet of the generator.

3. Operating motorized

vehicles in compliance with forest Travel

Management regulations.

THE HOPI TUTUVENI

STAFF

Managing Editor:

Mihio Manus

(928)734-3281

mmanus@hopi.nsn.us

Marketing Manager:

Louella Nahsonhoya

(928)734-3283

lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us

Reporter:

Crystal Dee

(928)734-3284

cdee@hopi.nsn.us

Secretary:

Vacant

(928)734-3282

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CIRCULATION

The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice

a month, with a circulation of 5,500

copies throughout the entire Hopi

Reservation. The paper is delivered

on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each

month to the following locations:

Keams Canyon Store, Polacca Circle

M, Hopi Health Care Center, Tsakursovi, Hopi Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Hotevilla Store,

Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi

Legacy Inn, Tribal Government Complex and all Village Administration

offices. The Tutuveni is also available at the following border town

locations: Flagstaff- N.A.C.A office

on Steves Blvd., HTEDC and Mike

and Rhonda’s East. Winslow-Caseys,

Winslow Library, Brown Mug, Alphonso’s; and Holbrook- Hopi Travel

Plaza, Joe and Aggie’s Restaurant,

El Rancho Restaurant. Whitecone Giant Gas Station. Dilkon - Bashas.

Tuba City Bashas.

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readers. A full name, complete address and phone number is required

to verify authenticity of the author.

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to edit for clarity and may decline

to print Letters that are potentially

libelous and slanderous. Letters will

be run on a space available basis.

Letters may be sent to:

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Hopi Tribal Council 2014

Herbicide application for

SR 87 and SR 264 within

Hopi Nation boundaries

Roadside treatment to control vegetation

ADOT

maintenance

crews will be performing a roadside herbicide

treatment on vegetation

within the ADOT rightof-way on both sides of

routes SR 87 and SR 264,

located within the Hopi

Nation boundaries.

This treatment will

not affect travelers along

these routes because the

operation will be conducted along the shoulder and will not require

lane closures. The weed

and vegetation control

process is scheduled to

begin the last week of

May and be completed

in early June. During the

herbicide application process it is recommended to

avoid the vegetated areas

during treatment and to

allow the herbicide to dry.

The herbicide treat-

ment will be conducted by

state-certified spray technicians who are aware

of safe and appropriate

handling procedures for

this product. In addition,

the main herbicides used

are approved by the EPA

and are commonly used

to maintain and manage

food crops. ADOT appreciates the cooperation

of the travelling public

during the roadside herbicide treatment as part

of ADOT’s scheduled

maintenance to control

vegetation and keep the

right-of-way free of unwanted overgrowth.

For more information about this project

please email Projects@

azdot.gov or call the

ADOT Project Hotline at

1.855.712.8530.

Herman G. Honanie, Chairman

Alfred Lomahquahu Jr., Vice

Chairman

Vernita Selestewa, Tribal Secretary

Vacant, Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva, Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper

Moenkopi

Michael Elmer

Daniel Honahni

Leroy Sumatzkuku

Danny Humetewa

Village of Bakabi

Davis F. Pecusa

Leroy G. Kewanimptewa

Lamar Keevama

Village of Kykotsmovi

Nada Talayumptewa

Albin Mooya Jr.

Norman Honanie

Caleb H. Johnson

Village of Sipaulovi

George Mase

Rosa Honani

Village of Mishongnovi

Annette F. Talayumptewa

Marilyn Tewa

Mervin Yoyetewa

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 3

LOCAL

Letters to the Editor

Hopi WEMP to issue permits to hunt coyotes,

mountian lions and skunks

Former Vice Chairman Joshevama disagrees HTC’s

acceptance of 2010 Audit Report

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

For the first time ever the Hopi

Wildlife and Ecosystems Management Program (WEMP) will issue permits to Hopi and non-Hopi

members to hunt and trap coyotes,

bobcats, skunk, badgers, foxes and

mountain lions.

Because they are allowing

non-tribal members to hunt on Hopi

lands, WEMP is keeping it separate

from their regular big game hunting

regulations such as deer and elk. At

this time, big game hunting is only

open to Hopi tribal members.

Darren Talayumptewa, Director

of the Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program (WEMP) came

before council to pass Action Item

#086-2013 to authorize and approve the 2014-15 Hopi Furbearers

and Lion trapping and hunting regulations for the Hopi Tribe.

The action item will allow

WEMP to issue permits with a fee.

Regular furbearers permit fee

(limit on bobcats):

$25 for Hopi tribal member

$100 for non tribal member

Mountain lion permit (limit one):

$40 for Hopi tribal member

$150 for non tribal member

There is a limit on bobcat hunting and will be split in two during

a specific time frame according to

when the bobcat’s fur is at its best

quality. The first season they will issue 50 permits and the second season they will issue 60 permits.

As for the other furbearers, it is

unlimited. Talayumptewa said coyotes are hurting the Hopi Tribes

deer and elk population and he

hopes this will help with over population of coyotes.

The permit allows hunters to hunt

and trap on the Hopi reservation,

but they cannot shoot or trap within

a quarter mile of a residence, ranch,

fields or barn.

Hunters can purchase permits on

Jun. 2nd, the start of the hunting and

trapping season. The permit is good

to use starting June 02, 2014 – Dec.

31, 2015.

WEMP has held presentation at

most of the villages to provide the

people with information on the permits. Talayumptewa said there were

a lot of non-tribal members who

were interested and are willing to

pay the fee to hunt and trap on Hopi

lands.

Farmers and ranchers must purchase a permit to protect their fields

and livestock against these furbearers. These animals have caused

problems for both ranchers and

farmers.

Caleb Johnson didn’t support the

action item, saying that this is our

land and we should be able to hunt

on our lands.

“I know there are concerns that

we shouldn’t charge our tribal

members these fees, but they are

supporting us. They said as long as

the money from the fees is coming

back into the program they are ok

with it,” said Talayumptewa.

He added that during the presentations at the villages, he had

a lot of youth who were interested

in trapping. He said long time ago

the Hopi men used to tan their own

hides and it’s becoming a lost art.

He would like to see the Hopi tribal

members take advantage of it and

get into the fur business because it’s

a big industry in the southwest.

“This is the first time we are trying it out. We want to see if we can

generate a lot interest from tribal

members; we know there is a lot of

interest from non-tribal members,”

said Talayumptewa. “We want to

see how it’s going to work for the

tribal members. We got to start

somewhere and I hope we are stepping in the right direction.”

After a lengthy discussion among

the Hopi Councilmen and women, Norman Honanie, Council

Representative for the Village of

Kykotsmovi motioned to approve

the Action Item, seconded by Alban

Mooya, Council Representative for

Kykotsmovi.

The action items passed with

11 yes votes, 3opposed and 0 abstained.

Talayumptewa would like to

thank the WEMP staff who go

above and beyond; Dan Sorrenson, Game Biologist; Clayton Honyumptewa, Department of Natural

Resources Director; the Land Task

Team; the Hopi Council members

for their support; and the villages who sponsored them at village

meetings.

HTC Approves funds for Hopi Runner

Sumatzkuku to go down under

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

Kyle Sumatzkuku, 17

is a high school student

from the village of Mishongnovi, but resides

in Moenkopi. His parents are Leroy and Rebecca Sumatzkuku. Su-

matzkuku is Corn clan.

Sumatzkuku has been

given the opportunity

to travel to Australia for

the Down Under Sports

to compete in the Gold

Coast 5.7k challenge.

“Australia Down Under

Sports is a huge opportunity for me. It’s a huge

sports event that incorporates all sports and they

keep track of your record

during your entire season,” said Sumatzkuku.

They are hungry for

student athletes and said

he consider himself a student athlete who will be

graduating in Dec. 2014.

Sumatzkuku has been

running since he was in

the fourth grade at Moenkopi Day School and has

continued his running

unto high school where

his team won eight state

championships.

“I know running is the

right thing for me because

I am good at it and I

make my family proud,”

said Sumatzkuku. ‘I

love this sport and I get

to meet a lot of people

and make new friends.”

Sumatzkuku is happy that the Hopi Tribal

Council approved him

and Ashley Onsae to

receive $3,000 each. He

said he never thought

he would get this far

in fundraising because

they started with nothing.

His father sits on

council and said he has

never been in a council meeting before and

he was very nervous.

“I just know my dad and

the Hopi Chairman,”

said Sumatzkuku. “I’d

like to thank the Hopi

Councilmen and women, Hopi Chairman and

Vice Chairman for donating funds to me and

I will bring something

back for them.”

Hopi Chairman Honanie and Vice Chairman

Lomahquahu encouraged Sumatzkuku to do

his best and run hard.

Dear Editor

The Tues, May 20, 2014

issue of the Tutuveni reported the “Hopi Tribe

FY 2010 Audits” to the

Hopi Tribal Council. The

Council accepted the audit

report with 16 in favor and

none opposed according to

the article.

With the number of

findings which to one are

quite disturbing, especially

the millions of dollars on

questionable investments

with Morgan & Keegan

and Seawall LP, it would

seem clear that there is

a demand for a thorough

investigation to be conducted. The investigation

should be a federal level

investigation and if it determines possible criminal

conduct occurred, it would

then become a law enforcement investigation of

the Hopi Tribe’s financial

records and history.

If the current make up

of the Tribal Council lacks

the courage to go deeper

into these problems villages need to step up and

get answers and seek corrective actions through

whatever means necessary.

Our tribal financial assets

require higher standards

of care than what was reported.

Elgean Joshevama

Education Notes

Beginning Line Dance

class, June 5

SNOWFLAKE —

Northland

Pioneer

College’s Community

and Corporate Learning Division is offering an eight-­‐week

noncredit beginning

class in Line Dancing

on Thursdays, June 5

through July 24, from

5:15 to 6:45 p.m., at

Katherine’s

Dance

Studio, 60 S. Main St.,

in Snowflake. There is

a $54 fee for the class.

Line dancing has

its roots in traditional folk dances. “Line

dancing is low impact,

easy steps and for all

ages, 8 to 80!” said instructor Katherine Venancio. “Grab a family member and come

have some fun!” The

absence of a physical

connection between

dancers is, however,

a distinguishing feature of country western line dance. “We’ll

explore an overview

of step techniques, beginning level patterns,

moves and terms,”

noted

Venancio.

Dance floor etiquette

and correct dance posture are covered. As

students become more

comfortable, she uses

faster music and more

intricate patterns and

moves in the class.

She

recommends

wearing shoes with

leather soles. Students

should bring their

own partner, if at all

possible. If you have

a wedding or other

special event coming

up and would love

to be able to dance

with your daughter or

that special someone,

here’s your chance to

learn the proper dance

steps.

Enroll in the Beginning Line Dancing

class (reference HPE

099x-­‐81106) at least a

week before the class

starts to ensure it is not

cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

Register by phone,

(800) 266-­‐7845 ext.

7459, or at any NPC

location during regular business hours,

Monday through Friday.

Venancio has been

teaching dance classes

for NPC since 1997.

“I enjoy the different

people I have had the

pleasure to meet in my

classes.” She is the

owner of Katherine’s

Dance Studio, 60 S.

Main in Snowflake,

205-­‐3084. “So if you

would rather have a

more one-­‐on-­‐one session, stop by.”

NPC’s Community

and Corporate Learning Division provides

personal interest and

specialized corporate

training throughout

NPC’s service area.

For more information

about noncredit, personal interest classes, contact Loyelin

Aceves, community

learning

specialist,

(800) 266-­‐7845, ext.

6244, or email loyelin.

aceves@npc.edu or

visit

www.npc.edu

and click on the “Noncredit Classes {Learning Adventures” link.

For corporate training, contact Royce

Kincanon, corporate

learning coordinator,

(800) 266-­‐7845, ext.

6239, or email royce.

kincanon@npc.edu.

OPINION

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We encourage correspondence from our readership in

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Education Notes

New NPC-WIA Community Orchard/Garden will assist students

with GED preparation

Holbrook – A community

orchard-garden project this

summer at Northland Pioneer College’s Holbrook

campus will prepare workers to obtain their GED

and national work-readiness certifications, while

also producing fruits and

vegetables to help feed local residents.

A joint effort between

NPC and the Navajo and

Apache counties Workforce Investment Act

(WIA) partnership, the orchard-garden project will

combine hands-on skills

with six NPC classes designed to prepare individuals to take and pass the

GED test.

Community volunteers

will also be helping to

maintain the garden while

participating in low-cost

gardening and arboriculture classes.

Involving the Construction Technology department at NPC, the “Orchard-Garden

Project”

is unique as it combines

hands-on education while

also raising reading and

writing levels to qualify students for obtaining

their GED. “This is definitely application-based

learning,” explains Rickey

Jackson, director of Developmental Services, who

oversees adult education

programs at NPC. “It’s

where students can learn

and practice these skills

and then immediately see

the benefits afterwards.”

Peggy Belknap, dean of

Career and Technical Education at NPC, speaks

about the unique blend of

applied learning and basic

adult education. “Applied

learning at NPC is nothing

new. We practice applied

learning in many of our

current programs… what

makes this program so

unique is that we are in an

area with a high dropout

rate. This project is an opportunity to help students

receive their GED while

giving them other credentials to help them in their

education or area of work

they go into.”

Students enrolled in the

“Orchard-Garden Project”

will take their GED, and

earn two National Career

Readiness Certifications,

OSHA 10 Card and NCCER Basic Core National

Certificate upon completion. Using the training

and certifications received,

students will find opportunities to move forward

in both their career and

educational paths. While

the program does feature

construction, students will

be able to find opportunities in other areas once

the project is completed. “We look at this as a

springboard if you will,”

explained Jackson, “[the

program] gives students an

opportunity to enter into

the workforce, or continue

with their education and

have the skills needed to

excel in whatever the student chooses.”

Construction of the orchard-garden was chosen

as a hands-on method to

apply the learning of students in the classroom.

“As students work on this

project outdoors, it’s an

opportunity to apply what

they learn in real life. As

they understand fractions

and dimensions better students can see how those

apply in constructing the

garden and even the planter boxes,” says Belknap.

“Students will be able to

take their GED and know

how to use it in real life.”

While the orchard-garden

will be seen as a signifi-

Congratulations 2014 Graduates

cant step forward with implementing applied-learning and GED certification,

Belknap sees larger projects in the future. “The

[orchard-garden] is a very

cool pilot project in building. With more time and

resources, what we would

like to do is build a house

in the future. I see a lot

more projects like this

happening whether on a

larger or smaller scale.”

In what stands out to her

about the program, Belknap states, “At the end of

the day, if we have somebody who gets their GED

and they have these other credentials, it kind of

tells the student that they

can do it. It tells them that

whatever the circumstances, they can accomplish

something great. This is a

great opportunity for them

to take a step further and

be able to continue with

their education or enter

into the workforce.”

The garden is planned to

be 10,800 square feet and

will start with 20 dwarf

fruit trees and 20 raised

planter boxes for gardening. Classes and construction for the project will

begin June 2 and will end

approximately July 25.

Students who are interested participating in the

program can contact an

area representative from

the Navajo and Apache

Counties Workforce Investment Act. Students in

Eagar can contact Jennifer

Smale at (928) 333-4260

Advertise

in

Tutuveni

Call

(928)

734

8283

The Bureau of Reclamation

INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE

Navajo Generating Station–

Kayenta Mine Complex Project

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has issued a

Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact

Statement (EIS) to evaluate potential environmental

impacts of extending operation of the Navajo

Generating Station, located near Page, Arizona,

and the associated production of coal at the

Kayenta Mine, located near Kayenta, Arizona,

from 2020 through 2044.

Cassandra

Nahsonhoya

Western International University

Temera

Nahsonhoya

Phillips Exeter Academy- College Prep

Reclamation is requesting your participation in this

environmental analysis process. Your input is important

and will help Reclamation make a well-informed

decision on the proposed project.

The Bureau of Reclamation welcomes your input!

Attend an open house scoping meeting to learn about

the proposed project. Project team members will be

available to provide information and answer questions.

Comments will be accepted at the scoping meetings,

or written comments can be submitted via postal mail,

hand delivery, courier, fax or email.

Submit written comments to:

Ms. Sandra Eto

NGS-KMC Project Environmental Coordinator

Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office

6150 W. Thunderbird Road

Glendale, AZ 85306-4001

Fax: 623-773-6486; Email: NGSKMC-EIS@usbr.gov

Comments must be postmarked by July 7, 2014, to be

considered in development of the Draft EIS.

Congratulation

Lynnae!!

Hopi Jr/Sr High School

Kareesa Loree

Mahle

Hopi Jr/Sr High School

“The size of your effort is all

that matters.” -unknown

Love always, mom, Ashley,

grandpa Danny and the

rest of the family

Theodore Ross

Hopi Jr/Sr High School

Congrats Theo

We are so proud of You!!

Continue to strive for the

best.

Natasha Hokte

Coochyouma

Fountain Hills High School

Proposed Project: In accordance with the National

Environmental Policy Act, Reclamation is conducting an

environmental review of a proposal to extend operation

of the Navajo Generating Station and the Kayenta Mine

from 2020 through 2044 in order to continue providing

power to the southwestern United States and to pumps

that move Colorado River water through the Central

Arizona Project, which delivers water to central and

southern Arizona tribes, farmers and cities. Multiple

Federal actions and decisions will be needed to

authorize continued operation of the Navajo Generating

Station and Kayenta Mine.

For more project information, visit

www.NGSKMC-EIS.net or call Ms. Patricia Cox,

Public Affairs Specialist, at 623-773-6214.

Strive for the best in life, we

will always be here for you.

Lots of Love,

Dad, Kym, Tanya, Sonny,

Jenna, Seets & the Rest of

the Family

x222; in Show Low contact Holly Nelson at (928)

532-4316; and in Winslow

contact Andrea Harings at

(928) 289-4644 x103. For

more information on The

Learning Cornerstone and

obtaining a GED, contact

Rickey Jackson at (928)

289-6535.

Open House

Scoping Meetings

Arrive at any time during the specified hours.

There will not be a formal presentation.

Window Rock: Tuesday, June 10, 4 to 7 p.m.

(Navajo interpreters available)

Navajo Nation Museum, Resource Room

Highway 264, Postal Loop Road

Window Rock, Arizona

Forest Lake, Navajo Nation*: Wednesday, June

11, 4 to 7 p.m. (Navajo interpreters available)

Forest Lake Chapter House

14 miles north of Pinon on Route N-41, Arizona

Kayenta*: Thursday, June 12, 4 to 7 p.m.

(Navajo interpreters available)

Monument Valley High School, Cafeteria

2 miles north of Highway 160 on Highway 163

Kayenta, Arizona

Shonto: Friday, June 13, 4 to 7 p.m.

(Navajo interpreters available)

Shonto Chapter House

Building S001-001 E. Navajo Nation Road 221

Shonto, Arizona

Kykotsmovi*: Saturday, June 14, 1 to 4 p.m.

(Hopi and Navajo interpreters available)

Hopi Day School, Multipurpose Room

Half-mile east of Village Store on Highway 264

Kykotsmovi, Arizona

LeChee: Monday, June 16, 4 to 7 p.m.

(Navajo interpreters available)

LeChee Chapter House

5 miles south of Page off of Coppermine Road

LeChee, Arizona

Page: Tuesday, June 17, 4 to 7 p.m.

(Navajo interpreters available)

City Hall Townhouse

605 S. Navajo Drive, Page, Arizona

Tuba City: Wednesday, June 18, 4 to 7 p.m.

(Hopi and Navajo interpreters available)

Tuba City High School, Cafeteria

Warrior Drive, Tuba City, Arizona

Phoenix: Thursday, June 19, 4 to 7 p.m.

Phoenix Convention Center, Room 129AB

100 N. Third St., Phoenix, Arizona

Marana: Friday, June 20, 4 to 7 p.m.

Marana High School, Cafeteria

12000 W. Emigh Road, Tucson, Arizona

*Meetings in Forest Lake Chapter, Kayenta and

Kykotsmovi also will satisfy Informal Conference

requirements for the Surface Mining Control and

Reclamation Act.

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 5

From the Front Page

GRADUATION From Page 1

cipients. They were Kira

Beaudette, Jennifer Lomayaktewa, Aeon Albert,

and Blake Sekaquaptewa.

“Blake Sekaquaptewa

was planning on attending

Pima Community College

but recently had an offer

to try out and play football

for Haskell Indian Nations

University,” Mrs. Adams

noted, “Aeon Albert is

planning on attending Seattle University and majoring in accounting; Kira

Beaudette will be attend-

ing Dartmouth University

and pursing a degree in

the medical field; and lastly, Jennifer Lomayaktewa

will be attending the University of Arizona.”

All Awardees received

Ipod Shuffles courtesy of

the National Honor Society.

Mrs. Kymberle Dashee,

Director of the Special

Education

Department,

presented the Kathy Steele

Memorial

Scholarship

Award in memory of late

Mrs. Kathy Steele.

“The Kathy Steele

Scholarship

foundation

was established to promote financial support to

high schools students that

want to continue their education and or training

after high school,” she

said, “The foundation is

designed to reflect some of

Kathy Steele’s beliefs. She

believed in our students at

Hopi Jr/Sr High School,

worked tirelessly to help

our students in the spe-

Cheston Huma and Terry Honvantewa proceed to their seats anticipating their graduation.

cial education department

reach their full potential

by providing services and

opportunities to them to

accomplish their goals.

This foundation annually

recognizes some of the top

students in the special education department, with a

scholarship. The years recipient of the Kathy Steele

Memorial

Scholarship

is Mr. Shane Davis for

$1000.”

Also awarded, was a

new Dell Laptop to Mr.

Dallas Fred, for his uncanny ability to overcome

all odds throughout the

school year.

Randi

Lomayestewa

and Christen Ben were the

recipients of Radio and

Journalism Scholarships

Awards, recognized by Radio and Journalism Teacher Mr. Stan Bindell, who

used the moment to take a

“selfie” with the awardees

before leaving the podium.

Hopi Jr/Sr High School

Athletic Director, Wallace Youvella, and father

of Charles Youvella pre-

sented three Scholarship

Awards in Honor of his

son to Ms. Kaitlin Billy,

Blake Sekaquaptewa, and

Trystin Clark.

The Presentation of

Roses, where graduating

seniors present roses to

their parents or loved ones,

preceded the Valedictorian

and Salutatorian address

and led to the Roll Call of

the Graduating Class of

2014.

“I’d like to congratulate

all of the graduates”, said

Principal Glenn Gilman,

“This was one of our biggest classes of one hundred

and ten graduates. Our

school stands well above

the Arizona average and

Native American Schools

Average for percentile of

graduates, so we’re definitely proud of that.”

“This is my last year at

Hopi High after twelve

years, and I’m proud to

say we’ve just became accredited for the next five

years from the North Central Association of Accreditations. Reading scores

have been going up, so we

have a bright future ahead

of us with bright students,

and a stellar athletics program. We also have a wide

variety of other programs

for students to participate

in to get them college and

vocational ready. These

are programs that many

other schools have eliminated.” Principal Gilman

added, “I’m happy to have

worked for the Hopi Community for the past twenty-seven years.”

The Honorable Vice

Chairman was walking

the halls during reception,

congratulating the graduates and added, “I would

like to congratulate all

graduates and encourage

Albert Koruh, as he is going into the Marine Corps.

I am also a Marine Veteran, and I encourage him to

succeed, excel in the Marine Corps, a place where

he will learn discipline and

become a man. Oorah and

Semper Fi!”

Kaitlyn Billy and unidentified senior laugh as they walk to be seated for the 2014 Hopi High School Graduation.

Hopi High’s Athletic Director Wallace Youvella, awarding Kaitlin Billy, Blake Sekaquaptewa, and Trystin Clark with the

Charles Youvella Memorial Scholarship Award.

Kaitlyn Kayqoptewa, Iveran Beatty and unidentified male stop to pose for a pic as they wait to be awarded diplomas.

Honorable Vice Chairman Alfred Lomaquahu Jr. with this year’s Salutatorian and Class Treasurer, Ms. Aeon Albert

Hopi Jr/Sr High Schools 110 Graduates, including four inducted into the National Honors Society.

Hopi High’s 2014 Class President and this year’s Valedictorian Ms. Kira Beaudette with the Hopi High’s Governing Board

President, Mr. Edgar Shupla.

Congratulations 2014

Grad list for Hopi High School Class of 2014. Please do not disclose list to anyone without

Hopi High School Graduates

from Hopi HS Principal. Thank you.

AEON WINTER ALBERT

CLIFTON AMI JR.

KOREN LE BAHE

IVERN FRITZ BEATTY

KIRA JOSEPHINE BEAUDETTE

RICKKY LYLE BEGAY

SHYNELL BEGAY

CHRISTEN LAURIE BEN

CHANDLER DUANE BENALLY

KAITLIN RENEE BILLY

MICAH CELTIS CHAPELLA

ALANDREA AVON CHEE

TRYSTIN WALLACE CLARK

KENISHA NIZHONI CODY

MARIAH CHELSEA CODY

RILEY SHAWN CURLEY

JASMINE LYNA DASHEE

LAURICE JANET DASHEE

DARIN DEAN DASHNER

SHANE WILLIAM DAVIS

DANIELLE LYNN DEWANGYUMPTEWA

DONTAE FIGUEROA

DOMINGO NATAVIDAD FLORES

DALLAS FRED

SIRENA MARIE GUTIERREZ

LYNNAE ESTHER HARVEY

ANFERNEE MERLE HAWEE

TERRY CASSADOR HONVANTEWA

ALLEN CRAIG HONYOUTI

SCHUYLER PAYNE HOUGH

CLAYTON LEE HOWARD

SYLVAN AUSTIN HOYUNGOWA

CHESTON LINCOLN HUMA

MARIAH LORRAINE HUMEYESTEWA

ZION ELFIDO IBARRA

MICHAEL IGNACIO

LEXIE MICHAEL JAMES

RYAN CURTIS JAMES

TAMARA REID JOE

LAWRENCE THOMAS JOSHONGEVA

CLARYN FAITH JOSYTEWA

TRISTAN BLAINE KAGENVEAMA

KAITLYN KAYQUOPTEWA

ALBERT DALYN KORUH

HECTOR ANTONIO KOYAWENA

TREY DAMION KOYAWENA

DOMINIQUE SHANIA LA PAHE

SKYLER DAPREE LABAHE

SAMUEL RUBEN LABAN

CHARNELLE GRACE LESLIE

TERINA D'JUANA LEWIS

UYVAYA PAAYU LOMAKEMA

TREVOR MELFORD LOMAOMVAYA

CANDICE POVI LOMAYAKTEWA

JENNIFER LYNN LOMAYAKTEWA

WALDINA RAE LOMAYAKTEWA

DUSTIN LEE LOMAYESTEWA

JERE' TSUMVAYA LOMAYESTEWA

RANDI ELLIE LOMAYESTEWA

DENYCE MICHEALLE MAHKEWA

KAREESA LOREE MAHLE

SONIA ANGELITA MANYCOWS

MARIAH GABRIELLE MCCABE

SHACELY MIGUEL

ALEXIS MARIE MOOYA

AWENMANA CARRIE MOWA

AMBER ROSE NAMOKI

OTIS HARRY NASAFOTIE

ALASTAIR COLIN NAVASIE

ALICIA JEAN NEQUATEWA

WADE MERRILL NEQUATEWA

NICOLE LEIGH NUVAMSA

LEWIS DELANO NUVAYESTEWA

MIKAYLA ANNETTE PAUL

LOGAN BRYCE PAWWINNEE

ELENA PAWYTEWA

MICHOLE TYRA POLEAHLA

LEONDRA KATHY POLEHEPTEWA

MATTHEW DON PONEOMA

VANCE REID QUAMAHONGNEWA

JOSH LOMAHONGVA QUOCHYTEWA

LANCEFORD WAYNE QUOTSKUYVA II

LYNEA MARIE RHODES

THEODORE ALLEN ROSS

JORDON LOUIS RUSSELL

SEVILLE B. SALAZAR

BLAKE ANDREW SEKAQUAPTEWA

CHARNELL LOLA SHELTON

JAYSLYN SHEREE SHELTON

ANTONIO MCKAYAL SILAS

PATRICE PENNIE-­‐ROSE SHUPLA

SEAN L SLOAN

DANIAL JAMES SMITH

AARON CHRISTOPHER SWIMMER

JAYLEN RONALD TAKALA

LOREN VERN TALAS

CORY MIKEL TALAYUMPTEWA-­‐HOLIDAY

LAURYN GAYLE TALLAS

DEANDRO JAY TESSAY

LARRISSA YOYVENSI TESSAY

LACEY LYNN TEWANEMA

DANA MILFRED TEWAWINA

ALAN JONAH TOM

JUANALITA GRACE TORIVIO

CHRISTIE ANN TSOSIE

ISAIAH ALEX TSOSIE

ALAYNE ELIZABETH WADSWORTH

CHRISTIAN STRONG WILL WATTERS

CANICIA JOSLYN WESTON

LYNN WHITTINGTON

ABIGAIL ROSE YAZZIE

BERDINA TSO YELLOWHAIR

CHARMAYNE FAYE YOUVELLA

6 TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 | HOPI TUTUVENI

From the

Front Page

ESCALADE From Page 1

Cultural Preservation Office. “The Sipapuni is located on the Salt Trail below on the Little Colorado

gorge. The Sipapuni is the

place of emergence. The

canyon is very significant

in this way. But the confluence elevates into the

final resting place of Hopi

spiritually.”

Many of the proposed

areas of the project development intersect or pass

above sites that have deep

religious significance to

the Hopi.

Kuwanwisiwma

also

contends that the Navajo

Nation is violating the Intergovernmental Compact

they signed with the Hopi

Tribe on Nov. 3, 2006.

According to Article 4:

Protection of Religious

Sites, Article 4.1 states:

“Except as the parties

may otherwise agree in

writing with respect to a

particular site, the Navajo

Nation shall prohibit any

new man-made improvement, structure, installation, or apparatus, whether

placed on, under, or above

the ground, including

temporary or permanent

placement of moveable

structure capable of human

habitation, to be placed or

constructed within any of

the areas listed in Exhibit

C.”

For purposes of secrecy

and privacy, and also to

protect the sanctity of the

religious sites, coordinates

of Exhibit C will not be

printed.

Hopi Tribal Chairman

Herman Honanie has written a letter addressed to

Navajo Nation President

Ben Shelly asking for the

Navajo Nation to consult

with the Hopi Tribe before

any further progress in the

development proposal is

moved forward. The letter also formally requests

a review of the “Master

Agreement”.

However, the Hopi

Tribe has elicited no response from the Navajo

Nation. At press time, a

letter to Deswood Tome,

Special Advisor to the

Navajo Nation President,

has remained unanswered

regarding the Navajo Nation’s position on consulting with the Hopi Tribe.

HGC From Page 1

Gomez said the buildings had been condemned

in 2005 or 2006 and should

not have been occupied.

The goal right now is to

find a location for the HGC

programs. There are a total

of three programs and 28

employees that have been

displaced. The office and

programs include the Administration Office, Transportation, TANF, Veteran

Services, Social Services,

Child Protective Services,

Foster Care, General and

Burial Assistance and

Child Abuse Program.

HGC is temporarily

placed in the DATS conference room and in the

Risk Management conference room which was

supposed to have been for

a minimum of two weeks,

but according to Gomez he

said they may stay at the

location longer than expected.

“Client confidentiality

is a big issue for us right

now,” said Poleyestewa.

“We receive scan reports

from outside agencies daily and we don’t have any

way of receiving that right

now.”

Poleyestewa added that

they will continue to provide services and do the

best they can to accommodate their clients.

The Hopi Tribe’s MIS

office has helped HGC

staff in getting the technological assistance they

need; i.e. telephone, fax

and internet.

“We are standing behind

our employees and looking out for their health.

This is short term and we

are working diligently in

finding them another location,” said Vice Chairman

Lomahquahu.

Gomez said looking for

a place for the Hopi Guidance Center is a priority

and is thankful for the

support of the Vice Chairman’s office.

VENDORS From Page 1

ability.

“What if something

happens out there? Who

is going to be responsible

for that? We are. And these

vendors are making easy

money out there and making it hard on those who

have a lease to pay.”

She continued to say

that the shop owners were

the ones who were making the complaints against

the vendors. The vendors

have a designated area

where they can sell. The

car dealership was going

to pay a fee to sell in the

lot, but wasn’t sure if they

had a peddlers permit with

the Hopi Tribe’s Revenue

Office.

In speaking with the

shop owners they didn’t

have any complaints

against the vendors or

have a problem with them

selling out there. One of

the salesperson said he

usually refers his customers to the vendors if they

can’t find what they’re

looking for.

The Hopi Museum

said they have problems

with the vendors following their customers into

the museum, but nothing

in regards to taking their

business away.

“The funny thing is that

the Hopi Cultural Center

is owned by the Hopi Tribal Economic Development

Corporation and they are

supposed to broaden the

economy, but they are taking it away from us. They

are supposed to make it

better for us,” said Dusty

Navasie.

He continued to say that

he feels that the shop owners complain about them

because they can negotiate

a price with their customers and they can’t because

their prices are too high.

The day after, the vendors received a lot of support from fellow carvers,

clan owners and an elder

of Shungopavi as they had

heard about the dispute

through word of mouth.

“We are just trying to

make a living selling our

arts and crafts. We don’t

make very much selling,

but we come every day,”

said the vendors.

Local/Health

Why do I need Health Insurance?

Submitted by Lorencita Joshweseoma

Courtesy Of: Ragels, Melissa (IHS/PHX)

Many patients are saying: “I have

Indian Health Service, so why do I

need health insurance?” The Indian Health service is not a health insurance policy provider. There may

be times when you need specialty

care or other services that are not

available in an IHS or tribal facility.

At these times, some patient do

not qualify for payment through

the Purchased Referred Care Program (formerly known as Contract

Health Services).

Alternate resources such as Medicaid and private insurance can help

you access the health care services

you need. IHS provides many services, but it does not provide or

purchase all health care services

that you may need.

Peace of Mind:

The new health insurance option

can give you the peace of mind

knowing you are covered at all

times. When you have health insurance, you can still get care directly from your IHS, Tribal, and

Urban Indian Health Care providers

and you may be referred to another health care provider that accepts

your health insurance coverage.

Referrals from IHS:

Referrals from the IHS or Tribal health care provider does not

guarantee payment through the

Purchased Referred Care (PRC) program, but private health insurance

can cover essential health benefits.

If you are referred to another provider and do not have health insurance and have not been approved

for payment through the PRC program, then you may have to pay for

those services.

PRC Requirements:

Persons who are a member or a descendent of a federally-recognized

Tribe and are eligible to receive

series at IHS and Tribal facilities

are required to meet the following

requirements to qualify for the PRC

program when you are referred to

another provider:

1. Residency requirements

2. Notification and authorization

of services

3. Priorities of care

4. Alternate Resources

Residency Requirements:

An individual must live within his/

her Tribal PRC Delivery Area (PRCDA), in order to qualify for coverage through the PRC Program.

Residence within the PRCDA is

specific to the individual’s Tribe,

and includes the Reservation, trust

land, and the counties that border the reservation. Additionally,

other individuals who meet the

residency requirements as noted

below may also be serviced by the

PRC program:

1. Students who are temporarily absent from his/her PRCDA

during fulltime attendance of

boarding school, college, vocational, technical and other

academic education.

2. A person who is temporarily

absent from his/her PRCDA

i.e., Children placed in foster

care outside of the PRCDA

by court order, as verified by

the Tribal court , other Indian

persons who maintain “close

social and economic ties”

with the Tribe, as verified by

the Tribe.

Notification and Authorization of

Hopi Early Intervention Program

The first 5 years of life are

critical. The sooner you catch

a delay or disability, the sooner

you can help connect children

with services and supports that

make a real difference.

The Hopi Early Intervention

Program provides developmental screenings to catch these delays by using the Ages & Stages

Questionnaire (ASQ). Screenings are done in the home.

• ASQ-3™ is the most accurate, family-friendly way to

screen children for developmental delays between one

month and 5 years—and

determine which children

need further assessment or

ongoing monitoring.

• Areas screened are Com- •

munication, Gross Motor,

Fine Motor, Problem Solving, and Personal-Social

Services:

An individual must be authorized

by a PRC authorizing official for the

payment of services. Receipt of

emergency series requires notification to the IHS/Tribal facility within

72 hours by the individual, health

care provider, hospital or someone

on behalf of the individual. Elderly and/or disabled persons are allowed 30 days to notify the HIHS/

Tribal facility that they received

emergency services.

Priorities of Care:

An individual’s medical need at the

time of referral must be within the

medical priorities of the IHS/Tribal

facility based on available funding.

Alternate Resources:

If a person is potentially eligible

for an alternate resource, then he/

she is required to apply for and

use alternate resources, such as

Medicaid, Medicare and other

state or federal programs. Health

insurance is also considered an

alternate resource.

How to Enroll:

There are four ways to enroll for

health insurance for yourself and

your family:

1. Online at healthcare.gove

2. By phone

3. By mail

4. In person at your local HIS/

Tribal facility

If you use IHS, a local Tribal clinic, or

an Urban Indian Program, and you

do not want to buy health insurance, you need to apply for an IRS

hardship exemption so you won’t

have to pay a tax penalty. For more

information on how to enroll, go to

the following link: https://www.

healthcare.gov/

1. Communication – focus on language skills

– both what the child

understands and what

he or she can say.

2. Gross Motor - Focus

on large muscle (arms,

body, legs) movement •

and coordination

3. Fine Motor – focus on

hand and finger movement and coordination

4. Problem Solving – focus on child’s play with

toys and problem solv- •

ing skills.

5. Personal-Social – focus on the child’s selfhelp skills and interactions with others.

Once screening is completed and scored, the results •

are shared with the parents

and are informed of any de-

lays their child may be at

risk for. Referrals are made

with the parents’ permission

for further evaluation to the

appropriate agencies. Evaluations are completed by

licensed Therapists.

Our program may assist

families in locating resources, coordinate trainings throughout the Hopi

reservation for community

members on various topics

related to disabilities.

We also have a LENDING LIBRARY with many

books on various types of

disabilities. Parents are welcome to come into the Hopi

Office of Special Needs to

check out the Library.

Parental Involvement is

crucial at each stage of the

process.

HEEF Awarded $25,000 from San Manuel

Band of Mission Indians

Focused on areas of

Education, Health, Economic Development and

Special Projects, the San

Manuel Band of Mission

Indians, through their

charitable giving program, recently awarded

the Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF)

$25,000 to be used in

support of existing grants

and scholarships for Hopi

college students.

HEEF Executive Director LuAnn Leonard

stated, “The HEEF is

honored once again by

the generous grant from

the San Manuel Band of

Mission Indians. As a

sister tribe, they understand the importance of

higher education and the

benefits it can bring to the

Hopi tribe. We are grateful for the support and

look forward to a mutually beneficial and positive

relationship.”

Starting in summer

2014, the award will be

utilized to support current

scholarships

awarded

through the Hopi Tribe

Grants & Scholarship

Program primarily the

Hopi Education Award

which helps to cover

student expenses such

as tuition, housing and

books. Challenged with

seeking resources to meet

the continued financial

needs of Hopi college

students resulting from

increased tuition costs,

stagnant funding levels

and an increasing student

population, the award

will significantly assist

the HEEF in impacting

and providing additional

opportunities for Hopi

students. Overall, the

$25,000 will not only allow for additional funds

to be made available for

scholarships, but will also

help to ensure a perpetual

source of funding will be

available for students in

the future.

“Pursuing a college education is a huge undertaking and the financial

aspect can be challenging

as the cost to attain this

education continues to

rise. We are grateful to

the San Manuel Band of

Mission Indians for this

award that will provide

additional scholarship opportunities to our college

students in these much

needed areas. Their generosity is truly appreciated and will have a significant impact in assisting

our students meet their

college financial needs,”

said HEEF President Lois

Reynosa-Qumyintewa.

The HEEF is a

non-profit entity of the

Hopi Tribe. For more information contact HEEF

via e-mail: heef@hopieducationfund.org, or visit our website at www.

hopieducationfund.org

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 7

Summer Sports

Council Notes

Hopi Tribal Council May 27-30, 2014.

Tuesday, May 27,

2014 –

Hopi Tribal Council

was in executive session for General Counsel Interviews.

Tee ball teams gather at the Tewa ball field for a meet and greet to start off the season.

SAMY Tee Ball and Softball leagues

start up for summer

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

Summer vacation is here

and the Sports Association

across the Mesas for Youth

(SAMY) has started its

summer tee ball and softball leagues. SAMY had

a Meet and Greet Gathering on Sat., May 31, at

the Tewa Tee Ball Field.

The meeting included participation from players,

coaches, parents and community members.

“The purpose of the

gathering is to have teams,

coaches and parents meet

and interact with one another. We want this to be

a community event,” said

Carlton Timms, President

of the SAMY board and

the Tewa Youth Coordinator.

There are eight teams;

six tee ball teams and two

softball teams that will be

playing in the league this

summer. Tee ball teams

consist of children between the ages of 5-8 years

old and 9-12 year olds on

the softball teams.

Before the meet and

greet began, Timms went

over the rules and code of

conduct. He said they will

have law enforcement involved with the program

and there will be zero tolerance of violent language,

alcohol and substance

abuse during the games.

“We want everyone to

have fun and understand

it’s a program for youth

and we want support from

parents to encouraging and

positive,” said Timms.

Vice Chairman Alfred

Lomahquahu made a special appearance at the meet

and greet where he gave a

few words of encouragement to the children.

“Have fun and support

one another,” said Lomahquahu.

He also added that his

children played baseball

and the only advice he

could give them was to hit

the ball and run.

The six tee ball teams

and their coaches are:

• Polacca Pirates –

Coach Irvin Huma

• Polacca Athletics –

Devan Lomayoma

• Keams Canyon Cubs

– Gary and Tracy

Honanie (siblings)

• Sipaulovi Nationals

(tee ball and softball)

– Yvonne Abeita and

Lauren Harris

• Red Sox – Ryan and

TJ Pawesiema

• Polacca Mets – Wilmer Lomayoma

• Shungopavi Royals

(softball) – Tobias Lomayestewa

• Shungopavi Mariners

– Kristy Timms and

Jaynes Saufkie

All of the coaches have

the same goal of teaching their team the basics

of baseball and they also

expressed that they would

like the positive support

Hopi Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu encourages the kids to have fun and

support one another.

and sportsmanship of the

parents.

Ryan Pawesiema said

his grandchildren inspired

him to put the team together along with the help of

his assistant coach, his son

TJ.

SAMY relies on fundraising and donations to

purchase equipment for

all the teams. Each player and team was given a

t-shirt and cap with their

team logo to use as their

uniforms.

The tee ball and softball

games will be played at

the Tewa ball field located

near the Tewa Community

building. Tee ball games

are played Mon. thru Wed.

and the softball games are

on Thurs. beginning at 6

p.m. The first game will be

on Jun. 9th.

“We would like to expand the league to other

sports such as basketball and volleyball,” said

Timms. “Hopefully we

can start those sports next

season and with the support of the Vice Chairman

I hope we can improve this

program.”

SAMY Board members

are Timms, President;

Irving Huma, Vice President; Marcelena Lomayaktewa, Secretary; Michelle Batala, Treasurer

and Elvie Sanchez, Coaches Coordinator.

If you would like to

make a donation to the

league you may contact

Carlton Timms at (928)

401-0376 or through email

at villageoftewayouth@

gmail.com.

Timms said he would

like to thank Bob and Carol Linneman, Hopi Vice

Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, the Hopi Tutuveni

and the coaches and parents.

HTGSP is now accepting applications for the 20142015 School Year

The Hopi Tribal

Grants and Scholarship

Program (HTGSP) is

an educational financial assistance program

that helps Hopi enrolled

members who have obtained a High School

Diploma or GED certificate pursue a degree,

or achieve others areas

of educational enrich- •

ment. Our mission is

committed to promoting opportunities for

“self-determination”

and “self-sufficiency.”

By doing so, HTGSP offers various types of Financial Assistance such

as:

• BIA Higher Education

Grants/ •

Hopi Educations

Award: This award

is for eligible Hopi

students pursuing

an AA, BA, BS,

Masters, Doctoral,

or professional degrees based on financial need.

• Tuition and Books:

This is to provide

funding for those recipients who are not •

eligible for any other program awards.

• Tribal

Priority

Scholarship: This

scholarship is a

competitive

merit-based scholarship

that is available to

eligible Hopi college students pursuing graduate and

PhD degrees in subject areas of priority

interest to the Hopi

Tribe.

Available

to Graduate and

Doctoral students.

Deadline date is

July 1.

Hopi

Academic

Achievement

Award: This merit-based

scholarship is awarded to

eligible graduating

high school seniors

(on or off reservation) for academic

achievement. Deadline date is June 15.

Educational Enrichment Award:

This award is utilized for students

to learn practical,

technical, academic

and research skills

to enhance their future educational or

career goals. Deadline date is 30 days

prior to date of activity.

Standardized Test

Fee Award: This

award is available

to students who

are required to take

an entrance exam

for school or a career

certification

test. Examples of

test covered by the

scholarship include,

but not limited to;

Graduate

Record

Exam (GRE), Law

School

Admission Test (LSAT),

Arizona Teachers

Proficiency Exam

(ATPE), Bar Exam,

GED exam etc.

Open year round

(pending availability of funds). Deadline date is 30 days

prior to test date.

In addition, through

a partnership with Arizona Public Service

(APS), we are pleased

to announce a unique

scholarship opportunity

entitled the APS Hopi

Scholars Program. The

program provides scholarships valued at $4,000

per academic year

($2,000

Fall/$2,000

Spring) for students in

the sophomore thru senior level pursuing an

AAS, AS, BA or BS at

an accredited college or

university for the Fall/

Spring 2014-2015 academic year. Students

must also be pursuing

a degree in the STEM

(Science, Technology,

Engineering or Math),

Education or Nursing

fields to be eligible. All

these different types

of financial assistance

listed can be found on

the Hopi Education Endowment Fund website

at www.hopieducationfund.org or you can call

the HTGSP Office at

(928) 734-3542 for detailed information.

Wednesday, May 28,

2014 –

Unfinished Business:

Action Item #0862013 - To authorize

and approve the 20142015 Hopi Furbearers

and Lion Regulations

– Submitted by Darron

Talayumptewa.

Kykotsmovi Council

Representative, Norman Honanie motioned

to approve Action Item

#086-2013, seconded

by Kykotsmovi Council Representative, Alban Mooya.

Vote: 11 yes/ 3 no

New Business:

Action Item #0252014 – Approval of a

resolution authorizing

an Interagency Agreement between the Indian Health Service and

Department of Veterans Affairs that shall

enable the Department

of Veteran Affairs to

better serve veterans

who would otherwise

have difficulty accessing Department of Veteran Affairs services

due to the distance

of the nearest facility from their place of

residence. – Submitted

by DeAlva Honahnie,

I.H.S.

This action item

was rescheduled to be

heard as time permitted for council to act

on it.

Reports:

Budget Oversight

Team (BOT) - BOT

went before council to

do a report on programs

that have revolving accounts. Vice Chairman

Lomahquahu said this

is a report entirely on

revolving accounts and

the finding of the audits. He included that

there were guidelines

that were not being followed.

BOT determined that

revolving

accounts

are not good financial

practice for the Hopi

Tribe because they

may create audit issues. These were some

of the determinations

among others issues.

Chairman Honanie

responded by asking if

the BOT was making

solid recommendations

in regards to individual

accounts.

Norman

Honanie

asked BOT if the programs were aware of

the recommendations

in regards to their revolving accounts.

“If you are going to

have recommendations

then you need to meet

with the programs and

let them know about

the

recommendations,” said Honanie.

“Programs are going

to come back and say

this is what we were

told to do. That’s what

I want to get this point

across.”

Donovan

Gomez,

Executive

Director

said there are six programs that want to use

their funds immediately.

George Mase, Sipaulovi Council Representative made a motion

to release the revolving account funds to

six programs; Child

Care, Abandoned Mine

Lands, Hopi Guidance

Center, Hopi Cancer Support Services,

Emergency Medical

Services and Health

Department/ Community Health Services.

The motion was

seconded by Annette

Talayumptewa, Mishongnovi

Council

Representative.

Vote: 10 Yes, 2 No

and 0 abstained.

HRES/MIS/BIA

LES – The three departments went before

council in regards to

the Spillman system

that both Hopi Resource Enforcement

Services and Bureau

of Indian Affairs Law

Enforcement use. The

system is a records

management system

that tracks and updates

information on criminals such as warrants

and drivers licenses.

The Spillman system was purchased in

2005 by the Hopi Tribe

through the COPS

grant.

Other:

Kyle Sumatzkuku,

a high school student

from Moenkopi went

before council to ask

for $6,000 to go towards a trip to Australia.

Caleb Johnson motioned to approve the

find funds to help Kyle

Sumatzkuku, seconded

by Danny Humetewa.

Vote: 12 yes, 1 no, 1

abstained.

8 TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 | HOPI TUTUVENI

Attention Local Hopi Businesses,

Artisans and Tourism Entrepreneurs

Summer is here and

tourists from near and far

are anxious to visit the

Hopi Reservation with its

rich culture and history.

The Hopi Tutuveni has

received numerous telephone inquiries regarding

Hopi Arts & Crafts, Artisans and inquiries on local

Hopi Tours. The Tutuveni

does not have a listing of

all its Hopi Entrepreneurs

and only a brief list of

Hopi Tours.

To promote the Hopi

Economy, the Tutuveni

is offering a FREE OneTime 2 columns by 4 inch-

es high (or 4 col” x 2”h)

Black & White Ad space

in the June 17 issue, to

ALL Businesses on the

Hopi Reservation.

All Artwork/Advertisement must be Print Ready

and submitted by email to:

Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.

us no later than 5pm on

June 9. Your AD must include Full Name, Contact

Information, Location of

business, Hours and other

pertinent information.

Contact Louella Nahsonhoya, Marketing Manager at (928) 734-3283 for

information.

LEGAL NOTICE/NAME CHANGE

In the Hopi Tribal

Court, Keams Canyon,

Arizona

In the Matter of Guardianship of: Jacob Iran

Poleviyaoma,

Hopi

#1606-5217, Minor Child;

Nicholas Valdez, Hopi

C#1606-5220,

Minor

Child, And Concerning:

Lorraine Selestewa, Hopi

C#1606-067, Petitioner,

vs. Virlaine M. Poleviyaoma, Hopi C#1606-658,

Respondent.

Case No. 2014-CV0057, 20-DAYS CIVIL

SUMMONS

SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: VIRLAINE M. POLEVIYAOMA

and

ANY

INTERESTED

PERSON(S)

1. A Petition/Complaint

has been filed against you

in this Court demanding

for: Petition for Appointment of Legal Guardianship of Minor Children.

A copy of the Petition is

available with the Hopi

Tribal Court.

2. You have TWENTY (20) CALENDAR

DAYS from the day after

the 1st publication of the

Summons to file a written

Answer/Response, if you

want to deny the claim and

have the Court hear your

side of the case.

3. You can prepare a

written answer on your

own or you may hire an

attorney or legal advocate

to prepare the written answer/response for you.

4. Your Answer/Response must be filed with

the Clerk of the Hopi

Tribal Court, Post Office

Box 156, Keams Canyon,

Arizona 86034.

6. A copy of your written answer must be mailed

to the Petitioner’s legal

counsel, Darlene Lucario-Nuvamsa at DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc.,

Hopi Office, P.O. Box 558,

Keams Canyon, Arizona

86034.

6. If you do nothing, the

Court may give judgment

for what the petition demands.

Dated: May 06, 2014

/s/

Imalene

Polingyumptewa,

Clerk, Hopi Tribal Court

In the Hopi Tribal

Court, Keams Canyon,

Arizona

In the Matter of the

Change of Name of:

Dovan Figueroa to DuVaughn Figueroa

Case No. 2014-CV0054, NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE

OF NAME.

Notice is hereby given

that DuVaughn Figueroa

has petitioned the court

for the change of name

from: Dovan Figueroa to

DuVaughn Figueroa. Any

party seeking to intervene

in said proceeding must

file an appropriate pleading with the Hopi Tribal

Court no later than twenty

(20) days after the publication of this notice.

Dated: April 22, 2014

/s/ Martina Honie, Clerk

of the Court