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Hopi Tutuveni

Volume 22 Number 15

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Lexie James Crowned Miss Hopi 2014-2015

The Hopi Jr./Sr. High

School auditorium was

filled to almost capacity

as six Hopi manas (girls)

competed for the title of

Miss Hopi 2014-2015.

Miss Lexie Michael

James, Corn Clan from

the Village of Tewa, was

crowned Miss Hopi 20142015. Miss Hopi’s mother is Candace James and

grandmother is Jacqueline

Nutumya. Miss Hopi’s

platform is to raise awareness on Bullying and promote the Hopi and Tewa

languages.

Royalty

includes:

1st runner-up Christina

D’Ann Poley of Bacavi

of the Greasewood clan.

Her parents are James and

Stephanie Poley. Her platform is to raise awareness

on Domestic Violence and

Sexual Assault.

2nd Runner-up is Paula

Deann Elmer of Lower

Moencopi from the Snake

clan. Her parents are Darrin and Perlita Elmer. Her

platform is to promote

Health and exercise and

raise awareness on obesity.

The Miss Hopi Committee recruited six young

Hopi girls to compete for

the title of Miss Hopi.

Contestants vying for

the 2014-2015 Miss Hopi

were:

Paula Deann Elmer is

from the village of Lower

Moencopi. Her parents are

Darrin and Perlita Elmer.

Elmer is Snake Clan.

Courtney

Polehaptewa is from the village of

Kykotsmovi. Her parents

are Leon and Belinda

Polehaptewa Jr. Polehaptewa is Fire Clan.

Lexi Michael James is

from the village of Tewa.

Her mother is Candace

James and her grandmother is Jacqueline Nutumya. Miss Hopi is Tewa

Corn Clan.

Robyn Chelsea Wadsworth is from the village

of Sungoopavi. Her parents are Ronald and the

late Winifred Wadsworth.

Wadsworth is Bear Strap

Clan. Christina Poley is

from the village of Bacavi.

Her parents are James and

Stephanie Poley. Poley is

Greasewood Clan. Auri

Roy is from the village of

Hotevilla. Her mother is

Sandra Suhu. Roy is Rabbit Clan.

The Miss Hopi Pageant

week started off with a

Contestant and Parent Orientation on July 23rd at the

Hopi Jr/Sr High School.

During the orientation,

the Miss Hopi Committee

gave a brief presentation

on what the organization

is and how they function. The 2013-2014 Miss

Hopi Royalty also shared

the Duties and Responsibilities of Miss Hopi Royalty. Beatrice Norton gave

a presentation on Hopi

Hairstyles and Lisa Lomavaya did a presentation

on Public Speaking. Kyle

Knox of the Hopi Foundation did a photo shoot of

the contestants, individual

and group photos.

The girls completed the

first part of the judging,

by having personal interviews with the pageant

judges the day before the

pageant.

Judges for the Miss

Hopi Pageant were Cheryl Tenakhongva of Hotevilla; Wilfred Gaseoma of

Kykotsmovi; Kiarra Pahovehma of Shungopavi;

Bruce Talawyma of Hotevilla and Marilyn Parra of

Old Oraibi.

On pageant night the

contestants were judged

on interviews, written

cultural essay, traditional

talent presentations, impromptu questions and

modern talent.

The written cultural

essay was based on the

theme for this year, “itaa’

Qatsi Aq Itam Mongvastotsini” or “Suceeding in

Life by following our Cultural Path”.

Brennan Sidney and

2012-2013 Miss Hopi 1st

Attendant RaeChelle Antone served as Master/

Mistress of Ceremony.

Sidney is from First Mesa

and Antone is from Second Mesa. Sidney kept the

audience laughing with his

jokes and stories.

The traditional talent

featured Pahlikmana dance

by Auri Roy, while Paula

Elmer, Robyn Wadsworth

and Kourtnie Poleheptewa sang traditional Hopi

songs. Miss Hopi read a

poem titled, “Her Name is

Hopi”.

As the judges turned

in their last votes for the

tabulators to calculate,

there was 30 minute break

during which Ila Lomawaima sang songs and

the 2013-2014 Miss Hopi

Royalty did their farewell

presentation.

Before the coronation,

the Miss Hopi Committee

presented outgoing 20122013 Royalty Qumyintewa and Honyaoma with

the Miss Hopi Scholarship awards. They both

received a check to use

towards school and a

farewell gift. The Miss

Congeniality was presented to Lexie James. The

Miss Congeniality award

is given to one who is

friendly and is willing to

help another without be-

ing asked. The contestants

determine Miss Congeniality.

The Miss Hopi Committee hopes to engage in

more cultural teachings

and presentations for the

royalty and the Miss Hopi

Committee and promote

the Miss Hopi Royalty in

and outside of the Hopi/

Tewa Communities.

“Requests for appearances are always coming

in for the new royalty to

keep them busy and engaged with the people and

they will also be working

on their platform projects,” said Carey Onsae,

Chairman for the Miss

Hopi Committee.

The Miss Hopi Committee would like to thank

Hopi Telecommunications

Inc.; Hopi Credit Association and the Hopi Chairman’s Office for the monetary contributions towards

the pageant. Lucas Namoki Sr., Hopi Fine Arts,

Gourd Jewels, Monongye

Gallery, Povi Gallery,

Tsakurshovi, Horace Kayquoptewa, Wendall Sakiestewa and Ryan Yaiva for

the beautiful contributions

to the awards for the royalty and contestants. Nikki

Qumyintewa & Family,

Lori Honyaoma & Family, Explore Hopi, Kyle

Knox, Beatrice Norton,

Lisa Lomavaya; Tiffany

Bahnimptewa & Gregory

Lomakuyva for the wonderful stage decorations.

Miss Hopi Committee Officers and members, pageant judges and tabulators

and of course the many

volunteers who helped

make the pageant a huge

success. Askwali!

2014-2015 Miss Hopi

Committee Officers are:

Chairperson Carey Onsae,

Vice-Chairperson Shawn

Namoki Sr., Treasurer Vell

Davis and Secretary Roxanne Joseyesva.

On Sunday, after the

Home Dances at Hotevilla

and Shungopavi were over,

Miss Hopi Nikki Qumyintewa hosted a Family Fun Day at Hopi Day

School ending her reign as

Miss Hopi 2013-2014. The

Fun Day consisted of family oriented games, food,

music and dancing.

Miss Hopi said her goal

for this event was to bring

families together without

violence and to prove everyone can have fun without drugs or alcohol(Domestic Violence was her

platform).

“There was a lot of hard

work and dedication to put

this event together,” said

Miss Hopi. “I’d like to

thank my family for helping me.”

Miss Hopi added the

what she had expected

because she didn’t promote the event as much

as she should have. The

event took more than two

months to plan.

As families signed-in,

they were given a coupon

for free popcorn, cotton

candy and snow cones and

a ticket for door prizes.

The kids were very excited

to play games as were the

adults.

The games were set up

where each family went

from booth to booth to

play as a family.

There were many games

for families to play such as

the watermelon eating contest, bobbing for apples,

balloon dart game, water

balloon toss, horseshoe,

horseback riding, cotton

ball game, duck pond and

bump out basketball game.

The hula hoop game was

sponsored by the Hopi

Substance Abuse Prevention Program.

Deanna Ortiz of Mishongnovi Village attended

the Family Fun Day said it

was very family oriented

the games were fun and

not too physical.

expecting a barbeque; that

was a real treat,” said Ortiz. “This capped out the

whole weekend. Everyone

was happy.”

The BIA Hopi Law Enforcement services were

there to educate the community on Domestic Violence and to recruit community members to apply

for correctional officer and

police officer positions.

Before the activities began, Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie and Marilyn Tewa served as guest

speakers and spoke on the

importance of family and

the affects of domestic violence.

Tewa is Miss Hopi’s

maternal

grandmother;

she spoke about the time

in her life when she was

in a domestic violence relationship. Her husband at

the time was very abusive.

She stayed in the relationship until her oldest child

told her she didn’t want

to live like that anymore.

Tewa didn’t know who to

turn to.

Her mother told her,

“You made your bed so

you better lay in it.”

ing through it, she recalled

there was no help or assistance for victims; they

were on their own. Her

message to everyone was

that Domestic Violence is

not healthy.

“Domestic violence is

not good for children to

go through. They are innocent. When they see

it, they will learn it. It’s

a learned behavior,” said

Tewa.

Chairman

Honanie

spoke of the Hopi cultural teaching and the Hopi

values his parents taught

him. He said there was a

point in his college years

at the University of Arizona when he was at a crossroad where he had to make

a choice to try alcohol or

not. He said if he tried it,

he feared he may like and

there would be no turning

back. In the end he was

strong enough to say no.

From that experience he

taught his children to say

no to alcohol.

When he met his wife

Arlene, she had three kids.

When he married them,

he vowed to respect them,

take care of them and

“I applaud everyone for

being here even though it

was a busy weekend,” said

Chairman Honanie.

In closing he encouraged all parents to support

their children and encourage them in whatever they

do because it’s hard to be a

parent today.

As Miss Hopi’s reign

comes to an on July 25th

she reflects on her most

memorable events; Family

Fun Day and the Community Easter Egg Hunt. She

is very passionate about

family and family oriented

activities because it brings

families closer together.

“Knowing that I did

something positive for the

community and seeing the

smiles on their faces; it

made me happy because

they were happy,” said

Miss Hopi. “Always go to

Think positive and never

give up.”

Miss Hopi said she

would like to wish the incoming royalty good luck

with their year.

In closing Miss Hopi

thanked everyone for helping with the Family Fun

Event:

Erma Wells, Patty Wells,

Miss Hopi Committee,

Miss Hopi’s family, Pumpkin girls, Bear Clan aunties, Woody Shattuck, Pat

Browning of Hopi Three

Canyon Ranches, Clarice

Tungovia and family, Dellen Lomayestewa and Delaine Numkena, Theodore

Howard, Laura Batala and

family, and others who

helped or donated.

“Thank you to everyone

who came and continue

to support the Miss Hopi

Royalty,” said Miss Hopi.

2014-2015 Miss Hopi Royalty (L-R) Kristina Poley, 1st Attendant; Miss Hopi Lexie M. James

and Paula Elmer, 2nd Attendant.

(L-R) Miss Hopi Contestants: Auri Roy, Kristina Poley, Paula Elmer, Kourtnie Poleheptewa, Lexie James

and Robyn Wadsworth.

Nikki Qumyintewa

hosts Family

Fun Day Atending

Reign as Miss Hopi

2013-2014

turnout was more than

“It was nice. I wasn’t

the time she was go- teach them.

events with an open mind.

Polacca Rattlers enjoy water melon eating contest

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Local News

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Hopi Health Care Center to provide health STAFF

HOPI TRIBAL

Managing Editor:

care to All Veterans Native & Non-Native

Vacant

COUNCIL NOTES

tion to Prescott, Phoenix comes to the HHCC for

HOPI LEADERS OPPOSE

DEVELOPMENT OF GRAND

CANYON ESCALADE

The Hopi Tribal Council, Hopi Chairman Herman G.

Honanie and the Hopi Tribal Council strongly oppose

the development of the Grand Canyon Escalade.

The Confluence Partners, LLC hopes to build a gondola from the canyon rim to the river as part of the

Grand Canyon Escalade development at the confluence

of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers.

“The proposed development located at the confluence is unacceptable to Hopi religious leaders, practitioners and the Hopi people as it will significantly and

forever adversely impact Hopi sacred places to which

Hopis have aboriginal title and use” said Hopi Chairman Honanie.

The Hopi people continue to have connections to

their ancestral past, including the landscapes, ceremonial trails, shrines, springs and rivers. The Hopi hold

the Grand Canyon and its cultural contributories, a sacred place of reverence and respect.

Of significance to the Hopi Tribe is the Salt Trail

which lies on the west end of the trajectory. The Hopi

Salt Trail is a central part of the Hopi's religious beliefs. The confluence is significant because that is

where the Salt Trail enters the bigger Canyon and is

part of the pilgrimages. The confluence is also spiritually important to the Hopi because it is the tribe's final

resting place.

Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Director of the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office stated that an intergovernmental

compact between the Navajo and Hopi Tribes is intended to recognize the members of each tribes' religious rights on each other's lands.

Vice Chairman Update

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

Carol Sekayumptewa,

author of the complaint

letter against Hopi Vice

Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr., was given the

opportunity to address

the issue before the Hopi

Tribal Council (HTC) on

July 21 in an informal discussion.

The informal discussion was to hear from

Sekayumptewa and Vice

Chairman Lomahquahu

on the incident that took

place at the Twin Arrows

Casino and Resort and to

gather information from

both parties. HTC would

then decide whether they

would proceed with a formal hearing.

Before the discussions

could begin, the Council

sought advice from General Counsel Fred Lomayesva. Lomayesva told

the council that the procedure to take would need to

be determined by them as

the Hopi Tribal Council.

“My understanding was

that this council wanted to

do this informally first in

order to see if it was sufficient to move towards a

formal process,” said Lomayesva.

He added there were

two ways in which to proceed: 1)determine whether or not this is serious

neglect of duty under the

constitution which would

require a removal; 2) listen to both parties. There

could be no basis or little

to go forward with.

“And after listening

to both parties, there are

three possibilities that

could occur,” said Lomayesva.

Those possibilities are:

No action, Some action

if it’s less then serious

neglect of duty –which

would be determined

by Council as they see

appropriate, or Serious

neglect of duty which

Council would need to

be approached in a more

formal way to remove the

Vice Chairman.

“This matter is for you

to decide and use your

best judgment and I think

you’re taking the correct

action,” said Lomayesva.

There were some council members who didn’t

agree with this informal

discussion because they

were not sure if it would

affect the process, which

they have yet to vote on.

Sipaulovi Council Rep-

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

At a recent Hopi Tribal

Council meeting the Hopi

Health Care Center Indian

Health Services (HHCC

I.H.S) went before council to pass a resolution to

allow Hopi Health Care

Center to provide medical

services to non-native veterans.

Hopi Tribal Council

passed Resolution H-0272014 by majority vote of

14 in favor; 2 opposed and

0 abstained. (“the Hopi

Tribe desires to increase

access to direct care services for eligible Veterans who are members of

the Hopi Tribe and other

non-native Veterans who

are living on or near the

Hopi Reservation..”)

“Having this resolution

in place was a step we had

to take in order to proceed

with the Memorandum

of Understanding with

Prescott Veterans Affairs,”

said HHCC CEO/Captain DeAlva Honahnie.

Because the VA provides

health care to “all” veterans it was pertinent that

the resolution be passed.

The resolution applies to

non-native veterans. The

HHCC does not provide

services to non-natives;

except under certain circumstances.

The Hopi Health Care

Center will now go forth

with the Memorandum

of Understanding (MOU)

with Prescott Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide medical care to all veterans;

natives and non-natives.

The medical services will

benefit veterans who currently travel off reserva-

and Flagstaff.

Nationally, the VA and

Department of Health and

Human Services on behalf

of Indian Health Services

have a national agreement

in place. This MOU will

be between the HHCC and

Prescott VA.

“Since that agreement is

in place there, we will take

from that and put our program together here at the

HHCC,” said Honahnie.

Dr. Darren Vicenti said

the idea and process for

this program began two

years ago where he was a

part of a planning meeting

and creating services on

the Hopi reservation. Vicenti said this was a personal goal of his, to get VA

health services to the Hopi

Reservation because his

grandfather was a Veteran

and a Hopi Code Talker.

“He always traveled

off reservation to get his

care,” said Vicenti.

The process has already

begun with the Prescott

VA mobile unit that comes

to the HHCC every Thursday. Veterans have been

very receptive.

Capt. Honahnie said the

mobile service unit has

been working out very

well and there are currently 25 veterans who are using the mobile unit.

Veterans who received

medical care elsewhere

will be seen regardless

because their medical history is in the system with

the VA. The VA has a system that keeps a record of

all their patients’ hospital

visits and can be accessed

wherever they receive services.

Just like everyone who

services, veterans will

check in at the patient registration. They will have

access to the patient’s

medical records. They

will have a separate examination room in outpatient,

telemedicine equipment,

and their own VA staff;

nurse practitioners and

nurses.

HHCC is an outpatient

care service provider; if

they need specialty care

they will be referred to another VA facility that provides specialty care.

“One of the misconceptions is this will be the

only facility Hopi Vets on

the Reservation are eligible to use after they sign

up, but they can still go

to their preferred VA provider if they wish. And

special care patients will

still need to travel to other

facilities,” said Hopi Vice

Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr.

Vice Chairman Lomahquahu added that the service is much needed on

Hopi and it’s up to the Veteran to take advantage of

the services being offered.

“Most Veterans are reluctant to sign up for any

kind of services, but encourage all Veterans to

and non-natives,” said

Lomahquahu. “With the

cooperation and collaboration of entities like the

I.H.S. and VA along with

the Hopi Tribal Council;

we can provide better services for the Hopi senom.”

When the MOU has

been signed, Capt. Honahnie said they will have

a big celebration with

speakers and food.

resentative, George Mase

said he was under the impression they were going

to hear a short story from

both sides.

Lamar Keevama Bacavi Rep. said he agreed

with Kyktosmovi Council

Reps. Nada Talayumptewa and Caleb Johnson.

“Even though we are

just gathering information, I think we are skating

on thin ice,” said KeevaVice Chairman

ma. “Council hasn’t voted

cont’d

to move forward with the

questions

after

process; therefore I am ask

Sekayumptewa

presented

against this process.”

Talayumptewa

com- her argument.

Sekayumptewa said she

mented by saying, “In all

understood

this was not

the other removal hearings

hearing

and

referred to

this has never occurred. I

letter

she

received

from

believe this will set a bad

Hopi Tribe joins Navajo Special Diabetes Program

Tribal

Secretary.

precedence for previous

in Relay Run

“When I submitted this

removals such as Ivan

On July 31st the Hopi Special Diabetes Program parSidney, Elgean Joshvama letter in May, I was done. ticipated in a relay run titled, “Running for a Stronger

and Caleb Johnson. This I gave it to you Council, Nation”.

informational discussion to make a decision on it.

The Navajo Nation contacted the Hopi Tribe to assist

or whatever it is has never We put you in your posi- them in the relay run which carries a message of imtions

and

when

have

occurred before.”

proving the quality of health for our people by brining

Keevama motioned to concerns on the Chairman attention to diabetes, obesity, cancer, birth defects, suband

Vice

Chairman,

are

table the matter/issue unstance abuse, and mental-health related social issues.

til a decision by the Hopi told to submit a letter to

This is the 4th year of the relay run and was the first

Tribal Council has been the Hopi Tribal Council,” year they ran through parts of the Hopi Reservation;

made for an informational said Sekayumptewa.

Since she submitted the Low Mountain Jct – Spider Mound.

hearing or whether they

The Hopi Chairman Herman Honanie and Vice Chairwould go forth or not. Mo- letter, she is now waiting man Alfred Lomahquahu Jr. participated in the run.

Council

act

the

tion was seconded by CaChairman Honanie received the staff from the Navajo

leb Johnson, Kykotsmovi issue and remove the Vice relay runners and then passed it onto Vice Chairman LoChairman.

She

continued

Council Rep. The motion

mahquahu after a half mile.

was defeated by a vote of saying everyone seated

There was a total of 51 runners from the Hopi Tribe

4 Yes, 10 No and 3 absten- on Council including the ranging from ages 9 to 70+.

Chairman and Vice Chairtions.

Before the motion was man, represent the Hopi

The Hopi Water Resources Program (WRP) will

voted on, Kykotsmovi people.

begin

placing signage for community health and aware“When you are on travCouncil Rep. Norman

ness,

which

was funded through a U.S. Bureau of RecHonanie said, “Someone el you represent us, the

lamationNative

needs to say what we’re Hopi people. People are

American

Technical

going to charge the Vice talking about us when you

Assistance Grant.

Chairman with, if we are make fools of yourselves

These signs will

going to proceed. That’s out there. That reflects on

be placed at windwhat we are lacking. If us. We put our respect and

confidence

you,”

said

mills

throughout

we are not going to charge

Sekayumptewa.

“From

the

reservation

him with anything, why

what I have seen at Twin

with the message:

have a proceeding?”

“ U N R E G U Before Sekayumptewa Arrows, I lost respect for

LATED

WAtook the stand, Council the Vice Chairman and his

TER

SOURCE

asked if they could ask office.”

Sekayumptewa hopes

NOT

RECOMquestions or just listen.

council

will make a deciMENDED

FOR

Keevama said they should

HUMAN

CONbe allowed to ask ques- sion on this matter because

SUMPTION”

tions in order to make an they are “our voices and

informed decision. Lo- put there by the people”.

Vice Chairman had only These signs are being placed at these sites as a remindmayesva said it was up

few

words to say in re- er of what the intended uses of these water sources are

to Council on how they

gards

to the incident at and that the water source was not designated for potable

wished to proceed and that

Twin

Arrows.

drinking water use and does not comply with federal

it was going to be short

“I’m

not

going

say

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) standards regulated

and informal.

anything,

didn’t

anyby the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Chairman Herman Honthing

and

I’m

not

going

and there could potentially be health effects if these unanie said, “My thoughts

in regards to both sides retaliate against anybody,” treated, unregulated water sources are used for human

and the issue at hand is, said Vice Chairman. “We consumption (drinking).

This DOES NOT mean that the water is unsafe; it

I have to take a position all think differently. How

you

guys

see

the

situation

means

that the water source was designated for livethat I believe is to proceed

and

perceive

the

situation

stock

usage.

with this matter, whether

If you have any questions regarding this please feel

it’s today or some point in is up to you.”

The

matter

was

tabled

free

to contact Lionel Puhuyesva, Director Hopi Watime.”

for

another

date

put

ter

Resources

Program at Lpuhuyesva@hopi.nsn.us or

Council

agreed

on the agenda.

(928) 734-3711.

Marketing Manager:

Louella Nahsonhoya

(928)734-3283

lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us

Reporter:

Crystal Dee

(928)734-3284

cdee@hopi.nsn.us

Secretary:

Vacant

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Hopi Tribal Council 2014

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

Jonathan Phillips

Leroy Sumatzkuku

Danny Humetewa

Village of Bakabi

Davis F. Pecusa

Leroy G. Kewanimptewa

Lamar Keevama

Village of Kykotsmovi

Nada Talayumptewa

Albin Mooya Jr.

Norman Honanie

Caleb H. Johnson

Village of Sipaulovi

George Mase

Rosa Honani

Village of Mishongnovi

Annette F. Talayumptewa

Malinda Andrews

Mervin Yoyetewa

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Local News

2014 Mid-Year Highlights

from the Hopi Foundation

and its Projects

Submitted by:

Monica Nuvamsa

Executive Director

Arizona Gives Day

2014

The Hopi Foundation

and our Hopi non profit

partners held its 2nd Annual Arizona Gives Day

Campaign held on April

9, 2014!

The Hopi Foundation led

a reservation-wide partnership of local nonprofits to participate in this

year’s Arizona Gives Day

that included 10 unique

organizations that serve

the Hopi communities.

This is a big win for our

community because we

have many young nonprofits that are just now

learning the process of

fundraising. We were also

able to include the Hopi

Education Endowment

Fund, a Tribal 7871 to

participate. This is a first

for any statewide giving

campaign in the Country! We are so grateful

to all who came out to

volunteer and help fund

raise for our community

of nonprofits. The Hopi

Nonprofit Partnership for

Arizona Gives Day raised

$48,839.11 through 454

individual gifts to our

various nonprofits! All

funds raised will help

provide service and further our respective work

in the community. Our

Partners, Projects, Staff

and community thank our

donors, volunteers, and

supporters who helped to

make this second annual

Arizona Gives Day another great success!

Askwali! Kwa’ khwa!

Thank you!

Natwani Coalition

2014 Hopi Agriculture

& Food Symposium

The Natwani Coalition

has wrapped up the 2014

Hopi Agriculture & Food

Symposium June 2-4 at

First Mesa Elementary

School.

This year’s theme,

“Naa’okiwvewat akw

itam naanami unangtapyani; with humbleness

we will support one

another”, helped to

shape this year’s event

activities. With over 300

people in attendance, the

Natwani Coalition hopes

that our community will

be inspired to continue

farming traditions, start a

garden, or increase Hopi

agriculture knowledge

sharing and learning.

Some key topics

addressed at the event

included Heirloom Seed

Protection, Songs in Hopi

Farming, Traditional

and Contemporary Food

Demonstrations, and local

initiatives to restore our

local food system.

For more information

about the Natwani Coalition and it’s initiatives

please visit our website:

www.natwanicoalition.

org.

Upcoming Natwani Coalition activities:

Hopi Farmers Market

- July 20, August 17, &

September 21, 2014

KUYI Hopi Radio

Strengthening

Community Connections

KUYI Production &

Operations Assistants

as well as KUYI

volunteers conducted

just under a dozen live

remotes throughout the

community including

the Hopi Code Talker

Recognition, SMDS

Career Fair & the Hopi

Spelling Bee. KUYI

conducted 6 live bilingual Hopi Junior /

Senior High School

sports broadcasts (Hopi

language alternating with

the English).

Another exciting

update is that we will now

be able to broadcast to

all 12 Hopi villages. For

the past 13 years KUYI

has been On-Air, the

Upper & Lower Villages

of Moenkopi have not

been able to receive our

signal due to terrain

shielding. KUYI received

a permit by the FCC to

have co-ownership of a

full-power FM station

and a low power FM

station to be located near

Upper Moenkopi Village.

Through support from

the Lannan Foundation,

KUYI will begin installation of a tower in Fall

2014.

To support KUYI,

please visit our website

for more info on our

Adopt-A-Watt

Membership program,

KUYI merchandise or

listen online at www.

kuyi.net

Owl & Panther Project- Summer Fun &

BIG News

Owl & Panther families

took part in exciting programming this semester:

We hiked at Rancho Luz,

played team-building

games with Team Moyo,

and made delicious soup

from our soup-pot plot

harvest at Tucson Village

Farm. The Tucson Museum of Art hosted us for

eight exciting art programs. We sent cards of

encouragement to those

incarcerated for immigration issues and served

at the Pima Animal Care

Center, walking dogs and

creating cat toys. Our

amazing volunteers make

it happen! We’re thrilled

with our new Community

Advisory Board whose

role is to help us move

towards building program sustainability. Last

but not least, our BIG

NEWS: Abby Hungwe

is being promoted to

Administrative Manager!

We’re excited and grateful to have someone of

Abby’s caliber. She started with Owl & Panther

as a program participant,

became a volunteer and

has been developing

her leadership skills to

serve the program in new

ways. Congratulations

Abby!

Upcoming Owl & Panther Activities: Join us

on Saturday, August 23,

2014 from 5 pm - 7pm for

Abby’s Congratulations

Celebration and an Open

BIA Hopi Law Enforcement announces

Direct Hire Program

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

The Bureau of Indian

Affairs Hopi Law Enforcement Service (BIA HLES)

is announcing their Direct

Hire Program; a recruitment program for Patrol

Officers which has been

expanded to include the

Correctional Officers program. The program offers

a quick and easy hiring

process which will take

less time, compared to the

normal hiring process.

Last year, BIA Hopi Police Chief Jamie Kootswatewa suggested the Pilot

Program to his superiors

because they were in need

of police officers and fast.

Darren Cruzan, Director

of BIA Office of Justice

Services supported Chief

Kootswatewa with the

program when he saw that

the Hopi Police Department was in need of police

officers..

The Direct Hire Program was successful and

Kootswatewa was given

approval to include the

correctional officers program. They are looking

to fill eight positions: four

police officers and four

correctional officers. The

Hopi Police Department

did a Staffing analysis

which is a tool used to determine how many corrections officers will be needed to run the program

“This is the first Direct

Hire Program for the Corrections Officer program

in all of BIA and they are

fortunate that their leadership saw the need to hire

more CO’s,” said Captain

of Department of Corrections, Capt. Ismael Arellano.

The Direct Hire Program gives applicants

the opportunity to apply

within by picking up a job

application packet at the

Hopi Police Department.

This process is much easier and faster versus going

online to USAJobs.com

where the application process can take more than a

year.

Applicants must submit

a completed application,

resume, Verification of

Indian Preference, Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and driving record,

DD-214 Military Service

record/suspension documentation and a copy of

your unofficial transcripts

(college or high school).

Applicants will go through

background

investigations that includes a credit check. Arellano said he

always tells applicants not

to self adjudicate if there

is something in your credit history that can be explained.

“Something as simple as

your credit could disqualify you from receiving a

position. The reason they

check your credit history

is to see how responsible

you are,” said Capt. Arellano.

All applicants who have

applied so far are Native

American and more than

half are local people and

the other half is Hopi tribal

members who are interested in the corrections

officer position. The Hopi

applicants are in other programs that are off reservation and they want to come

home and work.

For example said Arellano, “There is a Hopi woman who is working in the

Pueblos and she has all the

qualifications to work in

this capacity and she wants

to move back home.”

There are currently 12

correctional officers, but

Arellano’s goal is to have

20 correctional officers.

“I honestly think that 21

applicants are not enough

and I think the Hopi community should encourage

friends and family to apply

because it’s a very rewarding job,” said Arellano.

“The benefits are good and

it’s a very rewarding job.”

Interested

applicants

and for additional information you can contact

Janice Tree at (928) 7382236.

Hopi Resource Enforcement Officers

“exercise due diligence” before entering

tribal housing

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

On the morning of July

18, with hands on their

weapons, four Hopi Resource Enforcement Service (HRES) officers cautiously approached Tribal

Housing Unit #2 (located

on the Hopi Tribe Government housing complex

and is rented by Richard

Hamilton, former Direc-

tor of the Hopi Guidance

Center).

One officer went to the

front door, while another went around the back.

The other two officers remained stationed at their

police unit with Hopi Tribal Security Officer, Jake

Poleviyaoma. The officer

knocked on the door several times and identified

himself but there was no

answer. The officers remained stationed at the

house for quite some time

and eventually, Polevi-

yaoma left the scene and

returned with a set of keys

to gain entry. The officers

entered the house and

emerged a short while later

with a shotgun and a rifle.

HRES Lt. Virgil Pinto confirmed the officers

were there to serve Hamilton with some civil papers and said the officers

“exercised their due diligence” when they entered

the home after no answer.

“The officers did find a

shotgun and a rifle inside

the house. I’m not sure if

they were loaded,” said Lt.

Pinto.

The Tutuveni contacted the Hopi Chairman’s

office regarding the status of Hamilton’s recent

termination from employment with the Hopi Tribe;

however, was referred to

the Hopi Tribe’s Human

Resource Department.

“I don’t have permission to talk about it, as it’s

a personnel matter,” said

Elward Edd, Director of

Human Resources.”

House of the new Owl &

Panther Office! - Located at the First Christian

Church on Euclid and

Speedway in Tucson, AZ

Hopi Opportunity

Youth Initiative- Hopi

Youth Gathering

(Session on Youth

Employment)

The Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative

(HOYI) recently hosted

a community-wide youth

gathering on April 29th,

2014 themed, “Itam Lomapöötavyani”- Working

Together to Strengthen

Pathways of Support for

Our Future Generations.”

This gathering brought

youth from all Hopi

and Tewa villages to

hear their stories and

experiences and share

ideas with 22 agencies,

programs, and organizations that serve youth

to develop or strengthen pathways for their

success. The gathering

resulted in a joint vision

from both the youth and

collaborators that will be

vital in creating plans for

a long-term partnership

strategy for Hopi and

Tewa youth living on the

reservation.

This year we will be

focused on our Peer

Reflection Project, a

survey, which will engage

youth to help track the

educational attainment

of our youth and young

adult populations to learn

more about our youth

community on the Hopi

reservation.

HOPI Substance

Abuse Prevention

Center- Continuing

to build Program

Capacity

On July 11, 2014, the

Northern Arizona Regional Behavior Health

Authority (NARBHA)

acknowledged the HOPI

Substance Abuse Prevention (HSAPC) as providing a complete continuum

of care for their clients.

Meaning we make initial

contact with individuals,

we work with each person

and their families to identify their needs, we make

referrals for specialized

care as needed, and we

continue to provide

services with individuals

upon return from specialty care. The HSAPC staff

has also participated in

the following trainings:

Youth Mental Health First

Aid; American Society of

Addiction Medicine, and

a Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer

(LGBTQ2)training;

Northern ARBHA’s 1st

Annual Tribal Summit

that brought service providers in the Northern Arizona Region together for

collaboration to enhance

services. Recovery from

drugs and alcohol is a

lifetime process. HSAPC

provides free, confidential community-based

services which includes

mentoring, presentations,

prevention education and

collaborative activities

promoting sober living

and wellness.

Hopi Prophecy Tours

Experience the rich cultures and traditions of an

ancient civilization who occupies the American

Southwest. The Hopi believe their final destination is the sacred 4 corners of the southwest and

this where they’ve built their homes, exercised

an ancient religion, and planted their short blue

corn since time immemorial.

Ronald Wadsworth, of Hopi Prophecy Tours will

take you on a guided tour sharing knowledge of

his people he has acquired in serving his high

Hopi religious Leadership for 25 years!

Book a tour today at tsivookvasa@yahoo.com, or

call (928) 401-7283.

Exquisite Hopi silver artworks offered for sale.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

8/9 & 8/10 Pavinyama Rodeo Arena, Kykotsmovi,AZ

All Events: Pavinyama Stampede Rodeo /Jr. Rodeo

8/25 Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center

5pm: 100 MileClub “Final Challenge” Registration

6pm: 5k, 1 & 2 Mile Run/Walk begins

For information call 928-734-3432

8/27 Hopi Cancer Assistance Program

5pm: REGISTRATION Deadline 10K Run/Walk

(Climb the Mesa to Conquer Cancer)

Registration & Information call 928-734-1151

9/27 Hopi Cultural Center Hwy 264, 2nd Mesa

7am: Climb the Mesa 10k Run & Walk begins

For information call 928-734-1151

Warning sign on

Hamilton window

4 TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2014 | HOPI TUTUVENI

Ads and announcements

Hopi Tribal Offices closed in observance of

Hopi Independence Day, August 11

Hopi Tribal offices will be closed on August 11 in observance of the Pueblo Revolt Day of 1680. In 2002, the Hopi tribal council adopted the Pueblo Revolt Day

Holiday, declaring August 10 as the official holiday for the Hopi and Tewa people– Hopi Independence Day. This holiday replaces the Columbus Day holiday.

After almost 140 years of dominance by the Spanish crown and the Catholic Church, the Hopi people joined the Pueblos of New Mexico to successfully overthrow the

throne. Spanish rule and Catholic influence never regained power over the Hopi villages again.

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HOPI TUTUVENI

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Certified Positions

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Teacher Assistant, ESS

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Math Coach

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MS Football Coach, JV

K-12 Community Liaison

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HS Soccer Coach, JV

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HS Chess Coach

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Substitute Security Officer

HS Wrestling Coach

Academic Counselor, High School

Computer Maint.Technician II

HS Girls Basketball Coach, Varsity

The Hopi Veterans

Program has moved to a

new location

HS Boys Basketball Coach, JV

MS Girls Basketball Coach (V & JV)

MS Boys Basketball Coach (V & JV)

HS/MS Indoor Archery, Varsity

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Licensed Social Worker, PreK-8

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**Signing Bonus, $2500.00

Call 928-734-3283

For Information

The Hopi Veterans Program has

moved to the Hopi Cancer Support Services Building. Manager

Eugene Talas and Administrative

Secretary/Transport Driver Hannah

Poleyestewa may be reached at

(928) 734-3461/3462

POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

For detail and instructions to apply, visit us at:

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Office: (928)672-3523/ Fax: (928)672-3502

P.O. Box 7900, East Highway 160 & State Route 98,

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POSTED: 7/24/2014

Shonto Preparatory School is an EEO/ Navajo Preference

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New OMB Guidance for Federal Awards

Operating Indian Child Welfare Programs

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

New OMB Guidance for Federal Awards

Introduction to QuickBooks

Grant Writing Principles

Grants Administration

Tribal Transportation Programs (MAP-21)

Construction Contracting under PL 93-638

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October 2014

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Indian Self-Determination Act

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Tribal Employment Law

Tribal Attorney Boot Camp

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Albuquerque, NM

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November 2014

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P.O. BOX 123

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039

PHONE: (928) 734-3212 FAX: (928)734-6611

E-MAIL: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us

WEBSITE: www.hopi-nsn.us

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS OF JULY 29, 2014

Community Service

Administrator

Community Service

Administrator

Clinical Psychologist

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

Department: Upper Moencopi Village

Salary $34,882

Psychiatrist

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

Department: Shungopavi Village

Salary: $38,663

Licensed Deputy Prosecutor

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

Department: Hopi Guidance Center

Salary: $80,766

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

Department: Hopi Guidance Center

Salary: $74,984

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

Department: Hopi Prosecutor's Office

Salary: $64,688

Job #03-011

Hopi Health Care Center

Polacca, AZ 86042

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

Department: Hopi Guidance Center

Hourly: $16.7

Job #05-008

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WIC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

August 2014

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2014 KIVA Seminars

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For Registration Information

Call: (928)734§1151

Job #05-009

Bus Driver

Job #07-007

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

Number of Positions: 2

Department:

Department: Hopi Head Starts Program - Hopi Head Starts Program - Moencopi

Moencopi Center

Center

Salary: $31,595.20

Hourly: $ 12.16

Job #05-010

Certified Emergency Paramedic

Job #07-005

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

Department: Hopi EMS

Hourly: $15.58

Job #06-002

Director of Social Services &

Behavioal Health Scvs.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

Department: Hopi EMS

Hourly: $12.16

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

Department: Hopi Head Starts Program Moencopi Center

Salary: $31,595.20

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

Department: HGC-BHS

Salary: $78,790.40

Job #07-027

Job #07-028

Job #07-029

Finance Director

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

Department: Office of Financial

Management

Salary: DOE

Small Projects Manager

Job #07-030

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

Department: Office of Facilities and Risk

Managment

Hourly: $13.43

Teacher

Job #05-001

Emergency Medical Technician

(basic)

Job #07-010

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Job #04-004

Director/Managing Editor

Job #07-026

Custodian

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

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Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Number of Positions:1

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A complete signed application must be submitted by 5:00pm on the day of the deadline. HR will accept resumes

however, the applicant understands that it is not in lieu of the application; “see resumes attached” on the application

will not be accepted. Pre-background employment screening will be conducted. Full-time positions will receive full

benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) Retirement Plan plus annual and sick leave, 10 paid holidays,

and 1 floating cultural holiday.

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2014 5

Ads and announcements

At the Request of the Hopi Tribe, the Bureau

of Reclamation has scheduled an additionPress Release Announcement

al public scoping meeting on Aug. 14 at the

Contact Person: LuAnn Leonard, Executive Director

Hotevilla Youth/Elderly Center from 9am7/29/14

12pm and 4pm-7pm (pacific Daylight Time) The Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) is currently accepting proposals for Round II of the

2014 IMAGINE Grants. A total of $9,755 is available to organizations that provide educational

activities that support the goals of the HEEF and incorporate Hopi values and culture. The

At the reqeust of the Hopi Tribe, the Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled an addi- deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, August 15, 2014. Proposal packets can be obtained by

tional public scoping open-house meeting on August 14, 2014 in Hotevilla, Arizona. calling the HEEF at 928-734-2275. The HEEF encourages grassroots program to apply.

The meeting will occur from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Pacific

Daylight Time) at the Hotevilla Youth and Elderly Center, 1 Main Street, Hotevilla, To further assist organizations in learning more about the IMAGINE grants and tips on the

Arizona. Hopi and Navajo interpreters will be available.

application a workshop will be held at the HEEF office in Kykotsmovi on Wednesday, August 6 th

In June, the Reclamation hosted a series of public scoping open-house meetings to from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. MST.

share information on the development of the Environment Impact Statement (EIS)

to study the human and environmental effects of extending operations of the Navajo

Generating Station (NGS), located near Page, Arizona and the associated production

of coal at the Kayenta Mine, located near Kayenta, Arizona from 2020 through 2044.

The events were open to the public and offered an opportunity to learn about the

proposed project and to provide input on environmental factors to be considered in News Release July 28, 2014

Contacts: Crystal Thompson, Central Arizona Project, (602) 321-9349, Vickie Patton, EDF (720) 837-6239,

the EIS. The open-house format included no formal presentations but gave an op- Linus Everling, GRIC (520) 562-9763, Stephen Etsitty, Navajo Nation (505) 870-6595, Scott Harelson, SRP

portunity for informal exchanges of information. The additional meeting will follow (602) 236-2500, Jessica Kershaw, DOI (202) 208-6416, John Nielsen, Western Resource Advocates (303)

885-8099

the same format.

In addition, the comment period has been reopened and extended through August

The U.S. Environmental TWG agreement,” said a long-term transition to

31, 2014. All comments on the proposed EIS must be postmarked by that date to Protection Agency (EPA) Steve Michel, Chief Coun- a clean energy economy,

ensure consideration in the Draft EIS. Send written comments via postal mail, hand today issued a final re- sel with Western Resource laying the groundwork for

delivery or courier to:

gional haze rule under the Advocates. “This agree- energy sources that will

Ms. Sandra Eto, NGS-KMC Project Environmental Coordinator, Bureau of Recla- Clean Air Act that provides ment provides a wonderful help cut carbon pollution.”

“Today the EPA selected

mation, Phoenix Area Office, 6150 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306-4001 for an emission-reduction example of how thoughtComments also may be faxed to 623-773-6486, emailed to NGSKMC-EIS@usbr. plan for the Navajo Gener- ful people can work the best of the alternatives

gov, or submitted in person at the upcoming public scoping meeting. Court reporters ating Station (NGS). The through their differences that the agency was conwill also be available to record oral comments. To learn more about the project, visit final rule incorporates ma- and develop an outcome sidering for NGS,” said

http://ngskmc-eis.net or call Ms. Patricia Cox, Public Affairs Specialist, at 623-773- jor elements of the propos- that reduces regional haze, Gila River Indian Comal by the Technical Work provides clean energy eco- munity Governor Gregory

6214.

Reclamation is the largest wholesale water supplier and the second largest produc- Group (TWG) that had nomic development and Mendoza. “While there is

er of hydroelectric power in the United States, with operations and facilities in the recommended alternatives addresses climate change.” still much work to be done,

The EPA issued an initial we commend EPA on rec17 Western States. Its facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation, and for the plant with greater

BART

proposal for Navajo ognizing its legal and trust

emissions

reductions

than

fish and wildlife benefits.

concerning

the Best Available Retro- Generating Station in Feb- obligations

fit Technology (BART) ruary 2013. In recognition CAP water delivery, and

proposal. EPA had spe- of the importance of NGS the extreme environmencifically requested public and the unique circum- tal, social and economic

Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation

comment on alternative stances surrounding the ramifications for tribes

5200 E. Cortland Blvd. – Ste E200-7

approaches that addressed plant – including its sig- such as the Community

Flagstaff, AZ 86004

the complex issues at the nificance to municipal and if NGS were to abruptly

Phone 928-522-8675 Fax 928-522-8678

plant, and the agency held agricultural water users in close.”

“We are pleased that

a public comment period Arizona and tribal econand public hearings on the omies – EPA also invited the EPA has incorporated

Employment Opportunity

the submittal of alterna- the TWG proposal into

TWG recommendations.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

While the rule is lengthy tive proposals that would the final rule,” said Mike

The HTEDC Board of Directors seeks a dynamic CEO to provide effective overall leadership and and will require a detailed achieve the same or great- Hummel, associate genermanagement for the corporation, its enterprises and staff and to take the leadership role in the review, members of the er emissions reductions as al manager and chief powdevelopment of new viable businesses. The successful applicant must demonstrate:

er system executive at Salt

Technical Work Group ex- EPA’s initial proposals.

1. Ability to manage existing businesses, enhance their profitability.

In response to EPA’s in- River Project. “Providing

pressed appreciation that

2. Leadership in the research, assessment and development of new viable businesses.

the EPA’s final rule reflects vitation, the TWG worked the necessary time for the

3. High level of financial, strategic and business planning, implementation and management skills.

the TWG’s “better-than- to address a range of con- installation of additionBART”

recommenda- cerns of many parties and al controls will allow for

4. High level analytical skills, judgment and decision-making and negotiation skills.

5. Direct experience in the supervision of senior level management staff and demonstrate the ability tions. The TWG consists to reach an agreement continued operation of the

to lead and foster innovation and initiative in others, work cooperatively and effectively in a team of representatives from on recommendations. It plant and the benefits it

environment, and work well under pressure.

the Central Arizona Water developed a “better than- brings to our customers,

6. Ability to understand, respect and work effectively with tribally owned for-profit corporations and Conservation District, the BART” alternative plan the Navajo Nation and the

tribal governments, and strong commitment to equal opportunity, Indian/Minority Preference

Environmental Defense that achieves overall great- state of Arizona. We will

policies.

Fund, the Gila River Indi- er NOx emission reduc- continue to work diligent7. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

an Community, the Navajo tions than EPA’s proposal. ly with the other NGS par8. Bachelor's degree in business, public administration or related field and a minimum of five years

demonstrated experience in a senior management role, preferably in business leadership and/or Nation, Salt River Project The TWG Alternative also ticipants on the necessary

management of diverse for-profit businesses.

(on behalf of itself and the provides the additional agreements for Los Ange9. Willingness to relocate to Flagstaff where the corporate office is currently located and be able to other NGS owners), the benefit of multi-pollutant les Department of Water

make frequent visits to the Hopi Indian Reservation to develop effective partnerships with various U.S. Department of the reductions, including car- and Power and NV Energy

Tribal departments/programs, Villages, and other groups.

Interior and Western Re- bon dioxide and hazardous to exit the plant.”

10. Ability to pass a thorough background investigation.

“We applaud the deciair pollutants, through a

source Advocates.

sion

by the EPA to pattern

transition

for

part

the

“The

TWG

recommenThe HTEDC is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive compensation and benefits

package depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Contact Adeline dations were the best pos- plant or other actions to this BART rule after the

Yaiva, Vice Chairperson, HTEDC Board of Directors at CEO2014Resumes@htedc.net. No phone

sible of all the proposed achieve comparable emis- TWG proposal,” stated

inquiries will be accepted. APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED. Applications will

CAP Board President Pathat were sions reductions.

be accepted up to August 15, 2014 at 5:00pm MST, applications received after that date and time alternatives

will not be considered. The HTEDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additionally, the TWG mela Pickard. “CAP is the

‘better than BART’,” said

Stephen B. Etsitty, execu- agreement includes a vari- primary water provider for

tive director of the Navajo ety of commitments from the region where the maNation EPA. “This alterna- the Department of Interi- jority of Arizona’s poputive not only saves crucial or that provide significant lation lives. NGS provides

jobs and keeps vital reve- environmental, clean ener- more than 90 percent of

nue on the Navajo Nation, gy and economic benefits CAP’s energy. The BART

but opens the door to new beyond those associated rule provides certainty

low-emitting energy de- with regional haze. These that NGS will continue to

Settlement Agreement approved by court requires

velopment pursuant to the benefits include 27 million provide that power for defunds be given to nonprofit organizations providing agreement.”

megawatt-hours of new cades.”

The EPA conducted

energy with a focus

“EPA’s

action

provides

services to Native American farmers and ranchers. the path forward for a clean

on providing economic several public comment

Approximately $380 million in settlement funds remain undistributed from the more comprehensive solu- development for affected sessions throughout the

Keepseagle v. Vilsack litigation. The Settlement Agreement approved by the Court tion to achieve cleaner tribes, and a commitment state on the EPA’s initial

requires that these funds only be given to nonprofit organizations providing services air, climate security and from the Interior Depart- BART proposal, as well as

to Native American farmers and ranchers.

a stronger clean-energy ment to reduce or offset the TWG Alternative, and

(A $760 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture was reached economy,” said Vickie by 3 percent each year, reviewed 77,000 written

earlier in the Keepseagle v. Vilsack class-action lawsuit, which claimed that USDA Patton, General Counsel carbon dioxide emissions comments in reaching the

discriminated against Native Americans by denying them equal access to credit in at Environmental Defense associated with NGS pow- decision issued today.

the USDA Farm-Loan program.)

NGS is a 2,250-megaFund. “Today’s plan rec- er used to service Central

The parties to the litigation propose creating a trust that would distribute most ognizes the roadmap to Arizona Project (CAP).

watt, coal-fired power

of these remaining funds as grants to eligible nonprofit organizations. Counsel for secure cleaner air at the

“EPA’s decision to up- plant located just outside

the plaintiff class wants to discuss the trust and seek input about the trust’s mission Grand Canyon and sur- hold the principles of the of Page, Ariz., on the Naand who should oversee it. For that purpose, counsel has scheduled several regional rounding communities, to historic agreement reached vajo Reservation. The

meetings and webinar (telephone conference) calls on the dates noted below. Inter- cut climate pollution and by our diverse group of plant is operated by Salt

ested individuals, tribal governments, nonprofits and other organizations are invited protect scarce water re- partners will help improve River Project. The othto participate.

sources, and to move for- air quality while mini- er participants in Navajo

Please hold one or more of the dates below and make plans to attend and provide ward with the vital tran- mizing the chances of an Generating Station include

input. For more information, please visit www.indianfarmclass.com email indian- sition from coal to strong abrupt closure of the Na- the U.S. Bureau of Recfarmclass@gmail.com, or call (479)-200-8210.

clean energy economic de- vajo Generating Station,” lamation, Arizona Public

Public Meetings: Exact locations will be announced soon. All meetings will run

velopment for the affected said Michael Connor, Service Co., Los Angeles

from 9:30am to 4:00pm local time.

Deputy Secretary of the Department of Water and

Tribes.”

“We are very pleased Department of the Interior. Power, Tucson Electric

July 30 - Tulsa, OK

that EPA has accepted the “The decision facilitates Power Co. and NV Energy.

August 5 - Albuquerque, NM

August 7 - Phoenix, AZ

August 12 - Rapid City, SD

Announcing the American Indian Chamber

August 14 - Bismarck, ND

August 19 - Spokane, WA

JOB FAIR for NATIVE AMERICANS!

August 21 - Billings, MT

August 26 - Raleigh, NC

August 28, 2014

2014 Webinars: Call-in numbers will be announced soon. For the webinars, all

9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

times are stated in Mountain Time. August 6 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm MT

University of Phoenix Tempe Campus

August 16 - 10:00am - 1:00pm MT

1645 W. Fountainhead Parkway, Tempe, Az

August 20 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm MT

(south of Broadway, west of Priest Dr.)

NCAI Contact Information: Sherry Salway Black, Partnership for Tribal Governance

Free for Native American Job Seekers!

Initiative - sblack@ncai.org.

EPA Issues Final Rule Adopting Emission Reduction Plan for Navajo Generating Station

KEEPSEAGLE SETTLEMENT

FUNDS UPDATE

VISIT US

ON-LINE

www.hopi-nsn.gov

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Ads and announcements

Navajo Generating Station–

Kayenta Mine Complex Project

NOTICE: Public Scoping Comment Period

Extended through August 31, 2014

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact

Statement (EIS) on May 16, 2014, 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.

Reclamation is extending the public scoping comment period through August 31, 2014.

Your input in this environmental analysis process is important. Reclamation welcomes your comments.

Open House Scoping Meeting:

Thursday, August 14, 2014, 9 a.m.– 12 p.m., and 4 p.m.– 7 p.m.

Hotevilla Village, Hotevilla Youth and Elderly Center, 1 Main St., Hotevilla, AZ 86030

Attend either session to learn about the proposed project. Project team members will be available to provide

information and answer questions. Arrive at any time during the specified hours.

There will not be a formal presentation.

Hopi and Navajo interpreters will be present at the scoping meeting.

Court reporters will be present to record oral comments.

Comments will be accepted at the scoping meeting, 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 received by August 31, 2014, to ensure consideration in the development of the Draft EIS.

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.

OPINION

If you have an

opinion or idea for an

editorial you would

like to share with

Tutuveni

readership, please submit it to us at:

lnahsonhoya@hopi.

nsn.us

Please limit submission to 500 words

or less. If your idea

for submission is

beyond this word

count, please call to

arrange space so we

can accommodate

accordingly. Phone

numbers are listed

in the mast head on

Page 2.

We encourage correspondence from

our readership in

terms of opinions

and concerns they

have.

Job Title: Director/Managing Editor

Job Number: 07-028

Closing Date: OPENED UNTIL FILLED

Program: Office of the Hopi Tutuveni

Brief Description

The position is responsible for directing, coordinating and supervising activities associated with the publication

of a tribally owned newspaper. The incumbent performs duties of considerable difficulty and complexity requiring working knowledge and skill in newspaper publication, copyright laws, organizational & business enterprise

development and applying policies, procedures, rules & regulations.

Job Requirements

The position requires knowledge journalism practices, public & media relations, photo journalism and graphic

arts and possess strong marketing skills. Demonstrated leadership skills, two (2) years technical training in publication, media production, including the use of current equipment/devices, i.e., digital editing & design, website

production, etc., and four (4) years professional work experience managing a newspaper publication.

For additional details and job requirements please visit our website at www.hopi-nsn.us or contact:

Human Resources

PO BOX 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

(928)734-3212 Phone

(928)734-6611 Fax

E-mail: KHonahni@hopi.nsn.us

Job Title: FINANCE DIRECTOR

Job Number: 07-027

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Program: Finance Department

Salary: DOE

Location: Kykotsmovi, Arizona

Job Opportunity

Moencopi Village Community Service

Administrator (CSA)

Location:

Salary:

Closing Date:

Moencopi, AZ

$34,882 annually

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Community Service Administrator (CSA) is

responsible for management and day to day supervision of the Upper Moenkopi Village office

operations. The CSA must be knowledgeable and

able to perform administration and technical duties of facilitating, planning, developing and implementing community goals. For more information or to apply please contact the Hopi Tribe,

Office of Human Resources at 928-734-3212.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Janitorial Services

Kykotsmovi and Whiteriver DES Office

5 nights per week, P/T

For information call: 928-684-2032

Wes Dryden: WCD Enterprises, LLC

In the Hopi Tribal Court,

Keams Canyon, Arizona

In the Matter of the Change of Name of:

Cheyenne La’Rae Harding

Case No. 2014-CV-0084, NOTICE OF

PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME.

Notice is hereby given that Cheyenne La’Rae

Harding has petitioned the court for the change

of name from: Cheyenne La’Rae Harding to

Cheyenne LaRae Martinez. 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: July 2, 2014/s/

Martina Honie, Clerk of the Court

In the Hopi Children’s Court,

Hopi Jurisdiction,

Keams Canyon, Arizona

In the Matter of V.F. DOB: 03/01/2011, Minor Child

and Concerning: K. Myron and D. Feller, Parents. Case

No 2012-CC-0030 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION.

Brief Description

The Finance Director is responsible for supervision, oversight, coordinating and implementing all finance related functions, including general ledger accounting and financial reporting, purchasing, travel, accounts payable,

accounts receivable and establishment of and adherence to fiscal policy and controls to protect the assets of the

Hopi Tribe.

The Hopi Tribe to the Parents of the Minor Child, Kate Myron and David Feller;andallNecessaryVillage Officials

of First Mesa Consolidated Villages:

Job Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, Tribal fiscal management principles, methods & practices including governmental, enterprise and investment fund account management. Five plus years of progressive responsible management and supervisory experience in finance and/or accounting and Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance

or Business Administration. Active CPA or CMA certificate highly desired.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a permanency hearing of this cause of action is scheduled on

the 18th day of August 2014, at 08:30a.m. in the

Hopi Children’s Courtroom II, P.O. Box 156, Keams

Canyon, Arizona 86034 for the purpose of discussing transfer of the instant case from the Hopi Children’s Court and Hopi Tribe to First Mesa Consolidated Villages. As a result of pending issues

inherent in this matter your presence is hereby required

at the permanency hearing scheduled as set forth above.

For a full position description and additional details please visit our website at www.hopi-nsn.us or contact Human Resources for an application at (928)734-3212.

The Hopi Health Care Center will be hosting the United Blood Services’ last Blood Drive of the year

on Thursday, August 7 from 8a-1pm in A302 Conference Room. Please sign up to reserve a spot.

The UBS is offering free pass to the Navajo County Fair in Holbrook or a chance to win a 2014 Passat donated by Valley Volkswagen Dealers. Please share this information with family and friends, we

can all help save a life. Thank you again and have a great day..

Fact: Hopi Health Care Center Laboratory Utilizes blood obtained by United Blood Services. We help

where we can including hosting blood drives so our community can be part of the lifesaving process.

It’s a chance to give back to the community as well as help keep an ample supply of blood in Arizona. Blood transfusions are most frequent in the summer months. Please consider a donation next

Thursday, hope to see you there! Please forward this email to your friends and family..

Schedule Appointment: With kpolingyumptewa@hopi.nsn.us or olivia.honahnie@ihs.gov or visit www.BloodHero.com and enter sponsor code: HopiHealth to make appointment. Or! Call

1-877-UBS-HERO

A failure to appear at the above-referenced hearing or

to otherwise notice the court in writing of good cause

and inability to appear prior to the date of the hearing

will result in the issuance of an order to show cause or

contempt of court against you.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 25th day of July,

2014.

/s/ Carol Ovah,

Chief Court Clerk, Hopi Trial Court

P.O. Box 156

Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034

Telephone: (928) 734-5171

Voluntary Recall of Fresh, Whole Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, and Pluots

Because of Possible Health Risk

Wawona Packing Company of Cutler, California is voluntarily recalling certain lots of whole peaches (white and yellow), nectarines (white and yellow),

plums and pluots packed between June 1, 2014 through July 12,2014 nationwide due to the potential of the products being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others

with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea,

abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Wawona Packing has already notified its business customers and requested that they remove the recalled products from commerce. Wawona Packing is

voluntarily recalling these products in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. To identify recalled lot numbers and packaging photos, go

to www.wawonapacking.com. For more information, click the following link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm405943.htm

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2014 7

LOCAL AND AREA NEWS

Steve LaRance of the Hopi Tribe and

Pueblo of Pojoaque Hoop Dancers

perform at the U.S. Mission in

Geneva, Switzerland

On Friday, July 18, newly appointed and first Native American Ambassador

Keith M. Harper Representative of the United States to the United Nations Human Rights Council, hosted a performance by young hoop dance performers from

the Pueblo of Pojoaque at the U.S. Mission Geneva.

“When we talk about human rights, we like to focus on the human part of that, and

of course one of the essential elements of being human is cultural expression,” said

Harper, who is a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

Steve LaRance, Artist and enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe, from the Upper Village of Moencopi and his son, Nakotah, a world champion Hoop dancer and former

Cirque du Soleil performer are mentoring several children from the Pueblo of Pojoaque and are teaching them how to hoop dance. They now live in San Juan Pueblo in

New Mexico.

This group of young hoop dancers from Pojoaque are now touring and performing in Europe and performed at the U.S. Mission

Geneva,

Switzerland

hosted

Ambassador

Harper.

A video titled “Hoop Dancing a Celebration of Life” is available on U-Tube. More

pictures available at Steve LaRance’s face book page.

Ambassador Keith M. Harper was nominated by President Obama to serve as the

Representative of the United States to the United Nations Human Rights Council. He

was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 4, 2014.

Morning Star Youth Council of

Phoenix donates bag packs to

Hopi Day School

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

Thanks to the Morning Star Youth Council of Phoenix, they donated 72 bag packs to

Hopi Day School (HDS) on July 26th. The bag packs will be given to the Kindergarten

and 6th grade classes.

“We chose those two classes because this will be the Kindergarteners first year at the

Hopi Day School and the sixth graders last year,” said Sonja Dawavendewa

Royce Manuel, Co-founder of the Morning Star Leadership Foundation (MSLF)

along with Megan LeRose, President and Tristan Easchief delivered the bag packs to

the school.

HDS board members; Paula Letseoma, Uberta Mowa and George Silas were present

to receive the donations along with the new principal, Diana Wallace.

The school

board members

said they are

very thankful

to the foundation for donating the bags and

the children will

greatly benefit

from them.

The Morning Star Leadership Foundation (MSLF)

Inc. is a chariL-R Royce Manuel, Co-founder of Morning Star Leadership Foun- table, non-profdation (MSLF); Tristan Easchief, MLSF Youth Council; Megan LeRo- it

corporation

se, MLSF Youth Council President; Dianna Wallace, Hopi Day School devoted to urPrincipal; School Board members George Silas, Paula Letseoma ban tribal youth

and Uberta Mowa; and Sonja Dawavendewa, Teacher Supervisor.

in the Phoenix

metropolitan area. The foundation was formed on February 28, 2013 to advocate,

promote, and coordinate youth related initiatives. The Foundation serves inter-tribal

youth from all areas of the greater Phoenix metropolitan valley.

In addition, the MSLF works to provide leadership opportunities to improve the

lives of urban tribal youth by promoting culturally based teachings through higher

education, health and wellness, community building and volunteerism. They also promote networking through relationship building, social activities, personal development training, artistic pursuits, and cultural performances.

MSLF recognized some of their sponsors and those who donated. Boeing, Boys &

Girls Club of Scottdale, Indian Health Services, Arizona State University, monetary

donations and U-haul for discounting the price so MSLF could deliver the bag packs

to Northern Arizona.

This is the third year the foundation has distributed bag packs to schools. Their goal

was get 300 bag but have exceeded to 350. The bags contain paper, crayons, ruler,

composition books, folders, rulers, etc. They were also able to give teachers some

supplies as well.

Letter to the Editor

July 2014

To: Editor, Tutuveni:

Powerful winds of change are sweeping across Black Mesa. Where in the past

Hopi bent and bowed to the force of corporate greed; today we stand firm against

their storm tactics of intimidation and empty promises that threaten our safe permanent homeland.

When Peabody opened strip-mining on Black Mesa in 1970 it started using 1.4

billion gallons each year to slurry 5 billion tons of coal to an electric generating station through a 273 mile coal slurry pipeline to a 2500 megawatt Mohave Generating

Station (MGS located at Laughlin, NV).

In December 31, 2005 after a long fight, we, along with other environmental

organizations and supporters ended coal-slurry operations. As a result, MGS was

permanently shut down and dismantled.

Today, Navajo Generating Station (NGS) continues to operate using coal from our

sacred homeland. NGS supplies 2,500 megawatts of electric power to homes and

businesses in Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas, Los Angeles and Nevada, to

deliver Colorado River water uphill through a 230 mile water Canal.

NGS and Peabody are planning to extend their operation up to 2044. If Peabody

is granted approval from DOI Secretary, the amount of pristine sole-source water

stored in ancient aquifers under Black Mesa will exceed 60 billion gallons. This

amount of water stored in 4-foot water barrels would reach the moon over 3 times

(see graph) NOTE: Contact Tutuveni to see Graph

Together we can end coal mining; thereby, saving our sacred waters for generations of children yet to come and pressure regulatory agencies to clean up mercury,

carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxide that is harming our children, and the environment.

Tell Hopi Tribal Council legislators and the Chairman to say “No” to Peabody’s

request to extend mining to 2044.

Sincerely,

Vernon Masayesva

P.O. Box 33

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

(928) 734-2191

The Hopi Elections Board members along with Hopi Chairman Herman Honanie and Navajo County Supervisor Jesse Thompson cut the ribbon for the new

Elections Office.

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

The Hopi Elections Office held an Open House

Ceremony at their new

location at the southeast

corner of Indian Rt. 2 and

Highway 264.

“As long as I can remember, the Hopi Elections Office has never had

a permanent place or office,” said Karen Shupla,

Tribal Registrar.

On Aug. 13, 2013, the

Hopi Elections Office

signed a ten year lease

with Sarah Barela with an

option to sign renew for

another five years. Barela, is from the village of

Kykotsmovi and homeowner of the remodeled

house turned office. Shupla added she is happy to

have a place for the time

being, but her goal is to establish a permanent office.

Ms.

Marlene

Sekaquaptewa, Elections

Board Member served as

Master of Ceremonies for

the ceremony. Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie

and Navajo County Supervisor Jesse Thompson

were invited guest speakers and participated in the

ribbon cutting ceremony.

As part of the open

house celebration and in

line with the primary State

and County Elections

coming up Aug.

26Shupla invited the

Candidates to a Meet

& Greet. Each candidate

was allowed ten minutes

to speak on their platform.

Candidates for State Offices:

U.S. Representatives:

Adam Kwasman– Oro

Valley, AZ

Arizona State Governor: John Lewis Mealer–

Lakeside, AZ and Alice

Lukasik– Cottonwood, AZ

Secretary of State: Michele Reagan

State Treasurer: Jeff Dewit– Peoria, AZ and Hugh

Hallman– Tempe, AZ

Corporation Commissioner: Jim Holway–

Phoenix, AZ and Sandra

Kennedy– Phoenix, AZ

Arizona State Senator

District #7: Senator Carlyle W. Begay – Window

Rock, AZ; Representative

Jamescita Peshlakai and

Eric Descheenie– Chinle,

Arizona State Representative #7: Jennifer D.

Benally– Tuba City, AZ;

Joshua Lavar Butler– Tuba

City, AZ and Arlando S.

Teller– Chinle,AZ

Navajo County Candidates:

Justice of the Peace,

Precinct #2: Ray Rardin–

Winslow,AZ

There were a few candi-

dates who didn’t make an

appearance, but a representative from their office

spoke on their behalf.

The candidates spoke in

support of tourism, economy, infrastructure, agriculture, water and land all

of which are important to

Arizona tribes and rural

towns.

This was a great opportunity for candidates to let

people know what issues

are important to them.

There was on-site voter

registration for those not

registered to vote.

CellularOne of Northern

Arizona was a sponsor of

the event. They offered

savings on cell phones and

plans.

Shupla said it was a very

busy day and was pleased

with the turnout even

though they were 30 minutes behind schedule.

“I had to stop and take

a look at what was happening and I’m thankful

to the people who came to

help celebrate and to the

board for coming together to make the meal,” said

Shupla.

For more information on

the Elections,call Navajo

County Elections Office

at 1-800-668-3867 or the

Hopi Elections Office at

(928) 734-2507/2508.

HOPI MAN INDICTED ON

CHARGES OF AGGRAVATED

SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS

Office of the United States Attorney, John S. Leonardo District of Arizona FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Public Affairs

COSME LOPEZ Telephone: 602.514.7694

Mobile: 602.686-8614

cosme.lopez@usdoj.gov

WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/AZ

PHOENIX – On July 22, 2014, a federal grand jury returned a four-count

indictment against Ross Stetson Tewangoitewa, 67, of Shungopavi Village,

Ariz., for aggravated sexual abuse of a minor.

A conviction for aggravated sexual abuse of a minor carries a maximum

penalty of life in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both.

An indictment is simply a method by which a person is charged with

criminal activity and raises no inference of guilt. An individual is presumed

innocent until competent evidence is presented to a jury that establishes

guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the Federal

Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

CASE NUMBER: CR-14-8139-SPL (DKD)

RELEASE NUMBER: 2014-042_Tewangoitewa

For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://

www.justice.gov/usao/az

Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, on Twitter @USAO_AZ for

the latest news.

Journey of a Hundred Miles

100 Mile Club

100 mile club receive instructions for

walk/run

Luner runners/walkers get ready for

2 mile course

Hooray! Participants of the 100 Mile Club have

Submitted by:

much to be proud of, most of all, the fact that

Jessica Quamahongnewa,

they

took action and are doing their very best on a

Hopi Special Diabetes

daily

basis

with their EXERCISE! We are now approachProgram

ing the thirteenth week of the 100 Mile Club and it’s been

an impressive year with participants out there focusing on turning in miles, running

and walking with family member/s, and most of all – maintaining an upbeat attitude.

Having a positive attitude is everything because it sets the momentum of achieving

goals, attaining success, bringing more happiness into your life, increasing your faith,

and allows life to smile down on you. If this attitude is strong enough it becomes

contagious.

Keep up every effort you put into your walk/run program. As the 100 Mile Club

approaches its 16th week, you’re encouraged to turn in your mileage log sheets to

make all your miles count. ALL inquiries regarding mileage must be made on or by

September 3, 2014; after this date the program is officially closed.

Join us for the “FINAL CHALLENGE” Monday, August 25th with a 5k, 2 and 1

mile courses. The theme is “Celebrate Your Success!” that’s right, it’s party time at

the Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center! We want to share in your success of becoming

a healthier, happier YOU! Whether you reach 100 miles or not, everyone will have

something to celebrate as long as they continue to put one foot in front of the other.

Remember, this will be the final day to earn your miles. If you have any questions,

please give us a call at (928)734-3432. Happy exercising!

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NATIVE YOUTH

Hopi Youth Program join Elderly at the “Senior July Days” Tewa

Village Administration.

Youth with the Rodeo Club on a trail ride to join Seniors at the Tewa Village

celebration

Marty Ovah, sponsor of the Hopi Youth Program started the

Boxing and Rodeo clubs for Hopi Youth in May.

“”I started the program to help improve the lives of Hopi

youth in what they choose to do, mainly in athletics,” said Ovah.

Ovah said boxing and rodeo were the main interests of the youth that it was very

successful in getting a lot of students in the clubs. The Clubs are open to interested

individuals ages 8 on up, adults as well.

He has sponsorships from outside entities and local; one of them being the First

Mesa Baptist Church where he holds boxing practice.

During the last couple months the clubs have been training for upcoming events.

Rodeo Club

The Rodeo Club has 30 members, both boys and girls. The club has been training

for a Jr. Rodeo and the Pavinyama Rodeo on Aug. 9-10 in Kykotsmovi. The events the

youth will participate in at the rodeos are bull riding, steer riding, barrel racing, calf

riding, wooly riding, pole bending, roping, team roping, calf roping and break away

roping. The rodeo will become members of the Jr. Rodeo Association.

Boxing Club

The boxing club has 25 male fighters and 18 female fighters; ages 8 on up. Ovah

said they have bouts coming up real soon and have been putting in a lot of practice.

They currently practice at the First Mesa Baptist Church basketball courts. Ovah said

he has equipment to stock a gym, but he is need of a facility.

Ovah said the Boxing Club will partner with Damon’s Boxing of Chinle, AZ this

week to have sparring bouts. A sparring bout is where the boxer gets trained during an

actual bout. They will also teach the kids about life lessons and staying out of trouble.

“The children have been very receptive to the clubs. They get involved that they

don’t want to stop practicing. They want to continue during the school year,” said

Ovah. “We encourage them to join sports during the school year and we will continue

support them.”

For more information on the Boxing and Rodeo Club you may contact Marty Ovah

at (928) 613-4767 or (928) 737-1014.

Sponsorships and program donations are welcomed; and the clubs are open to interested individuals.

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

Native American Shoni Schimmel

nets record 29 points for East in

WNBA All Star Game win

Kevin Nash and another young male enjoy dancing the Pachala at the Tewa

Village Administration Office. This was a day of fun for the Seniors as the

Hopi Youth Programjoined them in activities.

Colorado Plateau Youth

Gathering

Young Voices for Conservation

Do you believe in the unique perspective and power of youth voices

to create change?

The Grand Canyon Trust and Northern Arizona University’s Landscape Conservation Initiative are looking for a group of 10-15 young leaders (college

and post-college) who want to shape the future of conservation on the Colorado Plateau. Selected applicants will sit on a steering committee to plan

and lead a Youth Gathering of up to 1,000 young conservationists in spring

2015. We invite the steering committee members to a weekend retreat into

the landscapes of the Colorado Plateau in Fall 2014 to meet and talk about

the regional young conservation movement.

This is a youth-led, youth-driven project for youth; we want the fresh, creative, spirited voices of young people to drive the planning, gathering, and

the outcomes of this event. Conservation organizations across the Plateau

have made a commitment to listen to and act on the ideas for change

that emerge from this gathering of minds, meaning there is the potential

for respected voices for conservation to take on projects proposed during

the Youth Gathering that fit within their present and future organizational

goals.

The steering committee for the Youth Gathering is a volunteer position,

requiring you to attend the weekend planning retreat as well as participate

in teleconferences at least once a month in the early stages of planning the

look up to me and to a Youth Gathering, and at least once a week in the month prior to the Gathrole model not only for ering.

PHOENIXShowtime

Shoni had quite the All-Star debut.

Native American Shoni Schimmel, a rookie who doesn’t even

start for her own team, put on a

record-breaking performance -scoring 29 points to help the East

beat the West 125-124 on Saturday

in the first WNBA All-Star Game

to go to overtime.

Hitting big shot after big shot

in the fourth quarter and overtime, including a behind-the-head

flip over 6-foot-8 Brittney Griner,

Schimmel gave the fans a great

show.

Shoni Schimmel and the younger generation stole the show in

Saturday’s All-Star Game, reminding us that the WNBA’s future is

bright, Mechelle Voepel writes.

Schimmel’s only averaging 7.1

points in limited time for Atlanta,

yet she was voted in as an All-Star

starter because of a huge Native

American following she has. With

17 family members -- the boys

wearing “Rez Ball Rules” t-shirts,

cheering her on -- Schimmel

earned MVP honors.

“Being Native American, it’s

a huge accomplishment to go

out there and be in the WNBA,”

Schimmel said. “To have the fans

my siblings but also the

Native American fans, If you want to be a leader for the next generation of conservation on the

the Native American Colorado Plateau, shaping a movement of empowerment and change –

people. It’s huge. I take APPLY NOW!

on my shoulders because Ana Miller-ter Kuile

I enjoy it.”

The Grand Canyon Trust

Schimmel, who grew 2601 N. Fort Valley Road

up on the Umatilla Indi- Flagstaff, AZ 86001

an reservation in the tiny

northeast Oregon town amillertk@grandcanyontrust.org

of Mission broke the AllFinal steering committee selections will be made by August 15, 2014, and

Star Game scoring record

the planning retreat will take place on a weekend in Fall 2014 that fits all

of 23 set by Candace participants’ schedules.

Parker last year.

Sponsored by a partnership between Northern Arizona University and the

Schimmel earned her Grand Canyon Trust

“Showtime” nickname at

Louisville. Yet it hasn’t

really carried over to the

Dream yet. She was drafted eighth by the team and

has only started twice. She’s just

the third reserve player ever to

start a WNBA All-Star Game, according to STATS. Any grumbling

about her inclusion vanished in an

electric second half and overtime, Raina Thiele, White

an Reservation in June, he nounced that Earvin “Magapplauded the tribe’s work ic” Johnson and Deloitte

when she scored 24 points.

House Blog 7/22/14

on Lakota language revi- CEO Joe Echevarria will

Shoni Schimmel scored an AllOn July 21, President talization and the powerful launch the National ConStar Game record 29 points, as the Obama hosted a town hall

stories he heard from the vening Council (NCC), an

East beat the West in overtime. session where he gave re- tribe’s young people.

independent private-sector

Schimmel took home the MVP marks to announce new

In his remarks, Presi- initiative bringing togethcommitments in sup- dent Obama thanked the er leaders from business,

award.

“It was awesome, just to be able port of the My Brother’s National Congress of philanthropy and the faith,

to go out there and play my game, Keeper (MBK) initiative American Indians (NCAI) youth and nonprofit comand engaged in dialogue

their partners for com- munities to combine their

have fun,” Schimmel said, “feel with young Native boys and

mitting to establish an efforts to have a positive

free to go out there and play ‘rez and men of color. Youth MBK task force for Na- impact on boys and young

ball.”

from the Center for Native tive American boys and men of color.

“My Brother’s Keeper

With Diggins and Griner in American Youth’s Cham- men. NCAI will form the

their second year and Schimmel pions for Change program, task force in partnership isn’t some new, big govthe Native American Polither first, it was a showcase of the ical Leadership Institute’s with the Center for Native ernment program. It’s acAmerican Youth, the Na- tually a team effort,” said

league’s young talent.

INSPIRE Initiative, and tive American Boys and President Obama. “It’s all

“It just shows you the future of our the Navajo Nation attend- Girls Clubs of America, about a whole bunch of

league is so bright,” Diggins said. ed the town hall and asked the National Indian Child folks – educators, busi“...We have vets who have helped the President about the Welfare Association, the ness leaders, faith leaders,

us out so much and done so much Administration’s work to National Indian Education foundations, government

support Native American Association, and UNITY – all working together to

for our league. You see the passing language and cultural pres- Inc. NCAI stated in a press give boys and young men

of the torch, if you will, and to- ervation. The President release that the task force of color the tools that they

night was a great example of that.” reaffirmed his commit- will “coordinate and serve need to succeed and make

Game Notes: Schimmel leads the ment to Native American as the central point for sure that every young peryouth and the importance sharing important work, son can reach their potenWNBA in jerseys sold.

President Obama Engages

Native Youth at My Brother’s

Keeper Town Hall

of honoring one’s roots. opportunities, and resourc- tial.”

Recalling his trip to the es for our youth.”

Standing Rock Sioux IndiThe President also an-

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