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HOPI TUTUVENI
PO BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
Published by Flagstaff Publishing
Co. /AZ Daily Sun
1751 Thompson Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
HOPI TUTUVENI
Volume 23, Number 18
Nasanmuya
The Feasting Moon
Crops and wild greens
harvested for feasting
TUESDAY, September 15, 2015
Moenkopi Developers Corp announces
opening of electric vehicle charging stations
HOPI CALENDAR
KYAAMUYA- December
PAAMUYA- January
POWAMUYA- February
OSOMUYAW- March
KWIYAMUYAW- April
HAKITONMUYAW- May
WOKO’UYIS- June
TALANGVA- July
TALAPAAMUYA- August
NASAN’MUYAW- Sept.
TOHO’OSMUYAW- Oct.
KELMUYA- November
This Month In
Hopi History
• Sept. 7, 1906 Split at
Orayvi
• Court “Opinion”: District
#6 ruled to be exclusively Hopi; but parts of
Hopi Reservation established in 1882 became a
Joint Use Area. Hopi lost
about 500,000 acres.
L-R: Randy Wolff CEO, James Surveyor Manager/Marketing & Sales,Merwin Pooyouma MDC Board member, Dawn Melvin, Arizona
Tourism Assn. and Dr. Alan Numkena, Hotel Manager
Cindi Polingyumptewa ding, UT or Farmington and charging stations.
Gallup, NM.”
This is not the first busiHopi Tutuveni
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
The Moenkopi Development Corporation (MDC)
held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Sept.3 to announce
the opening of two electric
vehicle recharging stations
located at the Moenkopi
Legacy Inn & Suites. The
establishment is a partnership between MDC and
TESLA Motor Corporation.
“The high voltage Tesla
chargers are the first of their
kind to be placed on the Hopi
reservation, and for that matter, the entire four corners region”, said James Surveyor,
Moenkopi Legacy Inn Marketing & Sales Manager. “As
of today, I am pleased to announce that our electric vehicle recharging stations are
now fully operational and it
is the only recharging station
in northeast Arizona. You
will not see another charging
station until your reach Blan-
Headstart Recruitment
Accepting application for
2015-2016 School Year
Contact # 928-734-3513
Food Handler’s Training
9/15: 3-5p Second Mesa Sch
Contact 928-737-6281
Basic Sign Language
9/15: 130-330p Shungopavi Comm. Ctr
Contact 928-734-3419
8th Annual Sr. Field Day
9/17-18: Moenkopi Senior Ctr
Contact 928-283-8025
Farmers Market & Exchange
9/19: 8-2p Hopi Veterans
Memorial Center
Contact 928-637-3465
Cultural Ctr Indian Day
10/3-4: Hopi Cultural Ctr
Contact 928-734-2401
Taawaki
10/3: 7am-Hopi Veterans
Memorial Center
Contact 928-734-3432
Tuhisma Arts & Crafts Market
10/10-11: 9-5p Hopi Veterans Memorial Ctr
Contact 928-221-6759
Tuuvi Gathering
10/17-18: Moenkopi
Contact 928-283-4500
Halloween Carnival
10/30: 5-10 Hopi Veterans
Memorial Center
Contact 928-734-3234
Veterans Banquet
11/10: 6p Hopi Veterans
Memorial Center
Contact 928-734-3461-3462
Veterans Day Observance & Parade
11/11: 9-3pm Hopi Veterans Memorial Center
Contact 928-7343461/3462
One of two Electric Vehicle charging Stations
Surveyor said a 6-hour
charge will last about 240
miles, depending on the size
of the battery and other factors. A Universal Connector
uses about 60 amps and the
TESLA about 100 amps.
Like any maintenance issues, electric vehicles require a good electrician.
Currently, there is no
charge for guests staying
at the Hopi Legacy Inn or
those passing through.
Dawn Melvin, Tribal
Tourism Relations Manager, Office of Arizona Tourism was on hand to support
and participate in this historical event. Melvin said
she was glad to be a part
of the accomplishment for
the Hopi Legacy Inn and
said the Arizona Tourism
office will help promote
Moenkopi by putting them
on the map that lists and
identifies new TESLA re-
ness partnership for MDC,
as they also have a partnership business with Denny’s
Restaurant. Denny’s is the
first Non-Native restaurant
to be operated on Hopi and
is open 24 hours. The Tuuvi Travel Center gas station
is also open 24 hours.
“This is a monumental step for Hopi tourism
and continued growth of
the vision and efforts of
the Moenkopi Developers
Corporation, as we move
forward in our vision of
economic and tourism development,” said Surveyor.
Surveyor also acknowledged the support of the
MDC Board and the office of
Arizona Tourism. Present at
the ceremony were: Upper
Moenkopi Village Governor
Hubert Lewi, Board Member Merwin Pooyouma, Hotel Manager Dr. Alan Numkena and CEO Randy Wolff.
Remembering 9-11
Sept. 11 marked the 14th Anniversary of the terror Attacks on
the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania
Petition filed in Hopi Court seeking opinion on
what constitutes quorum for Tribal Council meetings
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
Without all 9 recognized Hopi Villages
represented on the Tribal Council, as written
in the Constitution and ByLaws of the Hopi
Tribe, has caused tribal members to question
whether there is a majority or quorum present
to conduct official Tribal Council business.
In an Aug. 13 letter to the Council, former
Hopi Chairman Vernon Masayesva urged the
Council to “petition the Hopi Court of Appeals
to address the quorum question,” saying it
“must be resolved expeditiously.”
Article IV: the Tribal Council and Article V:
Powers of the Tribal Council was published in
the June 16 edition of the Hopi Tutuveni, entitled
“Imbalance of Village Representation on Tribal
Council creates great concern.”
Article IV, Sec.6 of the Constitution reads:
No business shall be done unless at least a majority of the members are present.
Hopi members are now asking:
• What is a majority,
• what constitutes a quorum, and
• what/who is a Member?
Because not all Hopi villages have a representative seated on Council, a Certified Question of Law regarding “What constitutes a
Majority of the Hopi Tribal Council” was filed
in the Hopi Tribal Court of Appeals on Aug.25.
The Petition was signed by First Mesa Village
Kikmongwi James Tewayguna; Shungopavy
Village Kikmongwi LeeWayne Lomayestewa; Mishongnovi Village Kikmongwi Archie
Duwahoyeoma and Sipaulovi Village Leader
Gerald Numkena.
The Petitioners seek an answer on whether a
majority exists on the Hopi Tribal Council for
Council to conduct official business.
Pursuant to the Hopi Code adopted by
the Hopi Tribal Council on Aug. 28, 2012,
Chapter 2, Sec. 1.2.7 Certified Questions of
Hopi Law (b): the Appellate Court has jurisdiction to answer questions of Hopi constitutional law, certified to it by the Hopi
Tribal Council, or a Village and shall expedite consideration of any certified questions of law. In the exercise of sound discretion, the Hopi Tribal Court of Appeals may
decline to answer questions certified to it.
The Hopi Code of Laws and Rules of Civil Procedure can be found at: www.hopi-nsn.
gov/judicial-branch
2 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT TASK TEAM
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT TASK TEAM
Nada Talayumptewa
Village of Kykotsmovi
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Village of Mishongnovi
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Mervin Yoyetewa
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Lori Joshweseoma, Manager
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Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi
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Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council Task Teams
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Public Defenders Office
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HOPI TRIBE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. – COMMUNICATION LIAISON
Government Complex and all
Village Administration offices.
Lamar Keevama
Village of Bacavi
Shirley Wesaw, Director
Office of Financial Management
Mervin Yoyetewa
Norman Honanie
VACANT
Michael Elmer
Village of Mishongnovi
Village of Kykotsmovi
Village of Sipaulovi
Upper Village of Moenkopi
Davis F. Pecusa, Chairman
Annette Talayumptewa, Vice Chair
Nada Talayumptewa
Jonathan Phillips
VACANT
Village of Bacavi
Village of Mishongnovi
Village of Kykotsmovi
Upper Village of Moenkopi
Village of Sipaulovi
Ex-Officios:
Chairman Herman G. Honanie
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr.
Fred Shupla
Clayton Honyumptewa
Lamar Keevama (HTC Appointed)
Stephen P. Puhr
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Office of the Chairman
Office of the Vice Chairman VACANT
Rosalie Talahongva
Community Planner
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Department of Natural Resources David Newlin
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HOPI TRIBE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Term: November 17, 2011 – November 17, 2015
Term: August 28, 2014 – April 28, 2017
Term: August 28, 2014 – August 28, 2016
Term: July 1, 2013 – July 1, 2015
Term: August 28, 2014 – August 28, 2017
Term: August 28, 2014 – August 28, 2017
Term: July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2019
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Miona Kaping, Chairperson
Malinda Andrews, Vice-Chairperson
Gail Poley
Michael Elmer
VACANT
Village of Kykotsmovi
Village of Mishongnovi
Village of Bacavi
Village of Moenkopi
Village of Sipaulovi
Ex-Officios:
Chairman Herman G. Honanie
Office of the Chairman
Office of the General Counsel
Office of Tribal Operations
Gerald Calnimptewa
RE-ORGANIZATION TASK TEAM
Davis Pecusa, Chairman
VACANT
Annette Talayumptewa
VACANT
Gail Poley
Michael Elmer
Malinda Andrews
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
Ex-Officios:
Chairman Herman G. Honanie
Gerald Calnimptewa
Wayne Taylor, Jr.
Office of the Chairman
Tribal Operations Program
Executive Director
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Chairperson
Hopi Board of Education
Hopi Board of Education
Superintendent, BIA OIEP
Office of the Vice Chairman
Office of the Chairman
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
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Rayma Duyongwa, Alternate Member
Norman Honanie, Member
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Felina Cordova, Member
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Carlene Tenakhongva, Member
Marilyn Fredericks, Alternate Member
Donna Humetewa-Kaye, Member
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Village of Bacavi
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First Mesa Elementary School
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Upper Village of Moenkopi
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Village of Mishongnovi
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Hopi
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Sergeant-At-Arms
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Village of Upper
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Keams Canyon Elementary School
Moenkopi
Norman Honanie
Village of Kykotsmovi
Gloria Lomahaftewa
Second Mesa Day School
Michael Elmer
VACANT
Village of Sipaulovi
Jonathan Phillips
Davis Pecusa
Village of Bacavi
Ex-Officios:
Leroy Sumatzkuku
Leroy Sumatzkuku
Upper Village of Moenkopi
Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa, Director
Department of Education
Danny Humetewa
Mervin Yoyetewa
Village of Mishongnovi
LuAnn Leonard
Hopi Education Endowment Fund
Chairman Herman G. Honanie
Office of the Chairman
Eric North
Bureau of Indian Education
Village of Bakabi
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr.
Office of the Vice Chairman
Davis F. Pecusa
HOPI EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND BOARD
Gail Poley
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT TASK TEAM
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Lamar Keevama
Executive Committee:
Ex Officio Members:
Lois Reynosa-Qumyintewa, President
Chairman Herman G. HonanieVillage of Kykotsmovi
Nada Talayumptewa
Village of Kykotsmovi
Dr. Kim Kahe Corkin, Vice President
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu
VACANT
Village of Sipaulovi
Nada Talayumptewa
Nada Talayumptewa, Hopi Tribal
Romalita Laban, Treasurer
Lamar Keevama
Village of Bacavi
AlbinCouncil
Mooya Jr.
Mike Finney, Secretary
Danny Humetewa
Upper Village of Moenkopi
Norman Honanie
Eileen Egan
Annette Talayumptewa
Village of Mishongnovi
Miona Kaping
Darold Joseph
Chairman Herman G. Honanie
Office of the Chairman
Robert Sumatzkuku
Shirley Wesaw, Director
Wayne Taylor, Jr.
Office of the Treasurer
Office of Financial Management Members:
Office of the Executive Director Dr. Angela Gonzales
Janet Regner
Dr. Pam Powell
LOBBYING SELECTION COMMITTEE
Stephanie Parker
Terry Hines
Mervin Yoyetewa
Village of Mishongnovi
Timothy Evans
VACANT
Village of Sipaulovi
Arvis Myron
Norman Honanie
Village of Kykotsmovi
Debra Onsae
Lamar Keevama
Village of Bacavi
Michael Elmer
Upper Village of Moenkopi
ELECTION BOARD
Chairman Herman G. Honanie
Office of the Chairman
Village of Mishongnovi
Dr. Jeremy Garcia
Lyle Balenquah
Brent Hines
Dr. Tsanina Lomawaima
Debbie Nez-Manuel
Trevor Reed
James Surveyor
Bruce Talawyma
Regular Board Members:
TEMPORARY MOENKOPI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LOAN Marlene
OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE
Sekaquaptewa,
Chairman
Kristopher Holmes, Vice Chairman
Leroy Sumatzkuku
Village of Upper Moenkopi
Colleen Seletstewa
VACANT
Village of Sipaulovi
Mary Ann Tenakhongva
Winifred Wong
Cpt. DeAlva Honahnie
Term: March 13, 2013 to March 13, 2018
Term: December 18, 2012 to December 17, 2017
Term: May 9, 2012 to May 8, 2017
Term: March 13, 2013 to March 13, 2018
Annette F. Talayumptewa
Malinda Andrews
Mervin Yoyetewa
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
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HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
Hopi Tribe Attorney files Temporary Restraining
Order against Tribal Council and HR Director
tise for a new General Counsel. The Human Resource office was notified to begin
the recruitment process and the position
was advertised in August.
Frederick K. Lomayesva, Plaintiff
Lomayesva then filed a Complaint for
(Hopi Tribe General Counsel) filed an injunctive relief in the Hopi Tribal Court
ex parte Temporary Restraining Order in re: to his employment status with the
Staff:
against eight members of the Hopi Trib- Hopi Tribe. Case No. 2015-CV-0088 was
Kathlene
Sumatzkuku,
Administrator
al Council
(each inProgram
their individual
and assigned to Hopi Court Judge Brave-Heart.
Georgianna Sieweyumptewa, Intake/MIS Coordinator
personal capacity); Human Resource DiThe Judge issued a Notice of Hearing
Cecelia Shortman, Higher Education Advisor
rector
(in
official
capacity
with
the
Hopi
set
for Sept. 9 in the Hopi Tribal Court to
Marcella Silas, Vocational Advisor
Tribe); the
HOPI
TRIBAL COUNCIL hear Plaintiff’s request for a preliminary
Jacqueline
Torivio,
Secretary
and John and Jane Does A-Z; Defendants. injunction, stating “The Court finds that it
HOPI
EDUCATION
On BOARD
June 3,OF
the
Hopi Tribal Council clearly appears that: this Court has propentertained Action Item 072-2015 which er jurisdiction over this matter as it raisAngeline Joseph, Chairperson
First Mesa Elementary School
sought to Approve an Employment
Con- es issues of Hopi law and all the parties
VACANT
Hopi Jr./Sr. High School
tract
for
Frederick
Lomayesva
as
theSchool
are alleged residents of the Hopi Indian
Antone Honanie, Representative
Hopi Day
General
Counsel
for
the
Hopi
Tribe,
as
and “the plaintiff could not
Doris Honanie, Member
Moencopi DayReservation”
School
authored by Chairman HermanHopi
G. HonVACANT
Mission provide
School notice to opposing parties prior
Leora
Member
Hotevilla
Community
anie. H.
ByCoin,
majority
vote, the Council
DidBacavi
to the
grantingSchool
of this order as they have
Wallace
Youvella,
MemberLomayesva’s
KeamsEmCanyon
Elementary
School
Not approve
extending
already
begun
to advertise the position of
Gloria Lomahaftewa
Second Mesa Day School
ployment Contract.
General Counsel” and “the Plaintiff will
Thereafter, a directive was made to suffer immediate irreparable injury, loss
Ex-Officios:
start
the recruitment
process and
adver- oforEducation
damage to his professional reputation
Dr.
Noreen
Sakiestewa, Director
Department
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
LuAnn Leonard
Eric North
Hopi Education Endowment Fund
Bureau of Indian Education
HOPI EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND BOARD
and to his ability to challenge the actions
through the Tribe’s established Policies
and Procedures.” Judge Brave-Heart
ordered the Human Resource Office to
cease all further employment advertisements for the position of General Counsel
and withdraw all existing advertisements.
He further ordered that any of the Defendants and the Hopi Tribal Council “shall
cease all motion and resolution to compel any staff of the HR department, from
advertising or causing to advertise the
position of General Counsel.” He further
ordered that Defendants “restrain from
any retaliatory actions against the Plaintiff including terminating his employment
or sanctioning him in any manner.” The
TRO was effective from the date of filing
for a period of 15 days, or until a hearing
is set for a Preliminary Injunctive Relief.
On Sept. 9, in a packed court room,
Judge Brave-Heart presided over the Court
Hearing via the teleconferencing system.
Plaintiff Lomayesva represented himself
VACANT
Nada Talayumptewa
VACANT
VACANT
while the Defendants were represented by
Legal Counsel Norberto Cisneros.
The preliminary Hearing resulted in
review of the filings and clarifications of
any issues in question. Once all questions
were satisfied and it was determined the
Hopi Court had jurisdiction to hear the
Case, Judge Brave-Heart then scheduled
Dates for both parties to:
• exchange documents/witnesses;
• file any supplemental briefs and/or new
issues;
• date to file any Responses.
(as agreed to by both parties)
Moving forward expeditiously and all
necessary documents are filed in the Hopi
Court, the next Hearing is scheduled for
Sept. 25 at 10am in the Hopi Tribal Court.
The Judge ordered the Temporary Restraining Order remain in affect up until
the next Hearing. He further ordered that
those subpoenaed for the first Hearing
must also appear at the next Hearing.
Member-At-Large
Hopi Tribal Council Representative
Office of the Chairman
Office of the Vice Chairman
Status Report on Contracts for Hopi Tribe Attorneys
Executive Committee:
Ex Officio Members:
Lois Reynosa-Qumyintewa, President
Chairman Herman G. Honanie
Ex-officio Members:
Dr. Kim Kahe Corkin, Vice President
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu
Lori Joshweseoma, Director
Department of Community Health Services
Romalita Laban, Treasurer
Nada Talayumptewa,
Hopistatus
Tribalon
Council
give an update
AttorneyVACANT
Contracts. Lomayesva gotiate Hopi
contracts
Healthwith
Carethem
Centerand then forward to Council
Louella
Nahsonhoya,
Hopi
Tutuveni
Mike Finney, Secretary
responded that Attorney’s have some form of documen- for their review with the following timelines: As soon
Eileen
EganCouncil Reports - Status report on ConTribal
STEERING
COMMITTEE
tation which engages their legal YOUTH
services TREATMENT
with the HopiCENTER
as possible
- Hopi Court
Attorney Norma Clausen (conDarold
tracts Joseph
for Attorneys employed by Hopi Tribe:
Tribe; either through Letter or appointment. Lomayesva tract expired); by Sept. 21 - Deputy Counsels Catherine
Guidance
Center and by Sept. 30 - outside
Wright Hopi
& David
Waterman;
Hopi Tribal Council
Attorneys Martin Claire, Joe Mentor and Thayne Lowe.
VACANT,
Chairman
General Counsel Fred Lomayesva and Deputy Coun- did, however, state there are no official
contracts
in place.
Members:
VACANT
sel
Catherine
Wright
were
asked
by
the
Tribal
Council
to
said he would contact the attorneys and neDr. Angela Gonzales
Dr. Jeremy Garcia
WinifredLomayesva
Wong
VACANT
Janet Regner
Lyle Balenquah
Cpt. DeAlva Honahnie
VACANT
Dr. Pam Powell
Brent Hines
VACANT
Stephanie Parker
Dr. Tsanina Lomawaima
VACANT
Terry Hines
Debbie Nez-Manuel
Delfred Leslie
Timothy Evans
Trevor Reed
VACANT
Arvis Myron
James Surveyor
VACANT
Debra Onsae
Bruce Talawyma
VACANT
HTC Task Teams Continued
ELECTION BOARD
Regular Board Members:
Marlene Sekaquaptewa, Chairman
Kristopher Holmes, Vice Chairman
Colleen Seletstewa
Mary Ann Tenakhongva
Oran
Selestewa
Alternate
Board Members:
George Nasafotie, Jr.
VACANT
Trinette Tungovia
Term: March 13, 2013 to March 13, 2018
Term: December 18, 2012 to December 17, 2017
Term: May 9, 2012 to May 8, 2017
Term: March 13, 2013 to March 13, 2018
Term: December 12, 2014 to December 17, 2017
Alternate #1
Alternate #2
Alternate #3
HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY/BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Sandy Whitehair, Chairperson
Mark Joseph
Jolene Bergen
Patrick Secakuku
Eldon Kalemsa, Jr.
Term: July 22, 2014 – July 22, 2018
Term: July 22, 2014 – July 22, 2018
Term: January 1, 2014 –December 17, 2016
Term: January 1, 2014 – July 21, 2017
Term: May 5, 2015 – July 23, 2018
GRAZING HEARING BOARD
Audrey Navasie, Chairperson
Davis Tallas, Vice-Chairperson
Lloyd Ami Sr.
Lewis Pavinyama
VACANT
VACANT
Lougredita Ashike
Spider Mound Livestock Association
Hopi Livestock Association
Polacca Stock Growers Association
Second Mesa Livestock Association
Third Mesa Livestock Association
U/L Moenkopi District Livestock Board
Voices of the People
Ex-Officios:
Priscilla Pavatea
Robinson Honani
Ronald Honyumptewa
ORM/Land Operations Director
Range Conservationist
Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
PENSION COMMITTEE
Lisa Pawwinnee, HR Director
Jonathan Phillips
Chairman Herman G. Honanie
Robert Sumatzkuku
Pension Committee Chairperson
Hopi Tribal Council
Executive Office Representative
Tribal Treasurer
Ex-Officios:
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David Waterman
Pamela Means
Tim Schannep, Robert Quiroz
Shirley Wesaw, Director
Lucille Lomawaima, Benefits Coordinator
, Payroll Supervisor
Deputy General Counsel
Means & Associates
CBIZ
Office of Financial Management
Office of Personnel Management
Office of Payroll
HOPI DETENTION FACILITY STEERING COMMITTEE
, Chairperson
Andrew Gashwazra, Vice Chairperson
VACANT
VACANT
Miona Kaping
Chairman Herman G. Honanie
VACANT, Alternate
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr.
VACANT, Alternate
VACANT
Jamie Kootswatewa
Ronald Honyumptewa
Fred Shupla, Alternate
VACANT
Wendell Honanie
Vernita Selestewa
Hopi Tribal Court
Community Planning & Economic Development
Hopi Tribal Council
Law Enforcement Task Team
Law Enforcement Task Team
Office of the Chairman
Office of the Chairman
Office of the Vice Chairman
Office of the Vice Chairman
Office of the Prosecutor
BIA-Hopi Law Enforcement Services
Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
Community Planning & Economic Development
Hopi Guidance Center
BIA-Office of Facilities Management
Tribal Secretary – Admin. Support
HOPI TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HOPI LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATIONS
Hopi Livestock Association
Lower Moenkopi Grazing Board
Polacca Stock Growers Association
Second Mesa Livestock Association
Spider Mound Livestock Association
Third Mesa Livestock Association
Upper Moenkopi Livestock Board
Voices of the People
.
Ex-Officios:
Land Operations/ORM Director
HRES Director
OHLA Director
Range Conservationist
Hopi Tribal Housing Authority
Hopi Guidance Center
Office of Financial Management
Outside Treatment Provider
Hopi Tribal Court
Outside Building Inspector
At-Large Individual
At-Large Individual
Davis Tallas
VACANT
Lloyd Ami, Sr.
Ronald Laban
Audrey Navasie
Randolph Poleahla
VACANT
VACANT
Priscilla Pavatea
Ronald Honyumptewa
Edison Tu’tsi
Robinson Honani
HOPI HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
Nada Talayumptewa
VACANT
VACANT
Moenkopi Representative
First Mesa Representative
Second Mesa Representative
Third Mesa Representative
Member-At-Large
Hopi Tribal Council Representative
Office of the Chairman
Office of the Vice Chairman
Ex-officio Members:
Lori Joshweseoma, Director
VACANT
Department of Community Health Services
Hopi Health Care Center
Mr. James Underwood, Chairman
Mr. Donald Massey, Vice Chairman
Mr. Wilfred Moore, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. James “Mickey” McKandles, Director
ARIZONA COMMISSION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
VACANT, Member
Hopi Tribal Council Representative
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
VACANT
Hopi Tribal Council
HEADSTART – LIAISON
Malinda Andrews
Miona Kaping
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr.
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS
Chairman Herman G. Honanie, Member
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr., Alternate
Nada Talayumptewa, Alternate
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VACANT, Alternate
VACANT, Alternate
ALL INDIAN PUEBLO COUNCIL
Chairman Herman G. Honanie, Delegate
VACANT, Delegate
VACANT, Delegate
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
YOUTH TREATMENT CENTER STEERING COMMITTEE
REVENUE COMMISSION
VACANT, Chairman
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
Delfred Leslie
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
Danny Honanie, Chief Revenue Officer
Leon Lomakema, Dep. Rev. Commissioner
Merwin Kooyahoema, Dep. Rev. Commissioner
Hopi Guidance Center
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Housing Authority
Hopi Guidance Center
Office of Financial Management
Outside Treatment Provider
Hopi Tribal Court
Outside Building Inspector
At-Large Individual
At-Large Individual
PENSION COMMITTEE
Lisa Pawwinnee, HR Director
Jonathan Phillips
Pension Committee Chairperson
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
Hopi Tribal Council
TUTUVENI EDITORIAL BOARD
Jeannette Honanie
Stan Bindell
Belma Navakuku
Term: January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2015
Term: January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2015
Term: January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2015
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LOCAL NEWS
TERO enforces laws on employment
rights of employees & employers on Hopi
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
All positions based at The Hopi Foundation officelocated in Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona
The Hopi Foundation was founded in 1985 and incorporated under the State of Arizona as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1987. Our basic mission is to Help People
Help Themselves. The Hopi word Lomasumi’nangwtukwsiwmani signifies the process
of furthering unity of aspiration blossoming into full maturity over time. We believe
in attending to the community in which we live and to the skills of our people. Since
its inception, The Hopi Foundation has grown to encompass a variety of community-based programs and initiatives. With its office located on the Hopi reservation The
Hopi Foundation serves a wide range of individuals and organizations.
• Hopi Foundation Deputy Finance Director (Full-Time; 40 hours/week)
TERO Staff L-R: Claudia Grover, Velda Nahsonhoya and Director Brant Honahnie
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
The Hopi Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)
was established by law on
July 8, 1981 when Hopi
Tribal Council adopted Ordinance #37, The Hopi Labor Code. This law was set
up to create employment and
training opportunities for
Hopi members and instruct
private sector employers to
give employment and promotional preference to Native Americans residing on
the Hopi Reservation.
Brant Honahnie, Director
of TERO said in the past,
employers/contractors who
performed work on the Hopi
Reservation did not hire
Hopis; instead they brought
their own people to do the
job and earn money. Hopi
Tribal Council wanted to
protect these jobs for Hopi
people, that is why the law
was adopted and TERO was
established.
“I believe TERO started
here in the Southwest,” said
Honahnie.
TERO is an employment
agency where individuals,
Hopi’s or Non-Hopi’s can
come and seek employment
opportunities.
“We advocate for them
if the employers practice is
unlawful,” said Honahnie.
“Some employers will discriminate by using technical
job titles that intimidates an
individual from applying for
the position when in fact it’s
just a laborer position.”
Honahnie has been with
TERO for 26 years; he has
two staff, Claudia Grover,
Labor Relations Assistant
and Velda Nahsonhoya, Receptionist. The program is
funded through the Hopi
Tribes General Funds (H13) and receives $91,912.00
annually. A majority of their
funds is used on salaries and
fringes with $3,000 to use
for operational costs. They
also receive funds through
the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
(EEOC) in the amount of
$26,000 as a supplemental
contract to provide services
for the EEOC.
The proposed 10% cuts to
all tribal programs, including
TERO, will affect their salaries. Although the Budget
Oversight Team (BOT) informed programs not to cut
from wages, Honahnie said
they do not have a choice.
“98% of our budget employs me and the Assistants
wages,” said Honahnie.
“BOT is aware of the situation, but we will see what
happens when it gets to Tribal Council.”
The goal of TERO is to reduce the high unemployment
rate by enforcing the law by
having the private sector
employers hire local individuals; however this is limited
due to lack of training and
experience. Other goals are
to find qualified people for
jobs, Hopi preference, limit
discrimination and establish
a training program.
TERO assists with:
• Solving employment problems with employers.
• Problems regarding wage
and hour laws.
• Assist with violation under
the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Assist with violation of
EEOC – discrimination
based on: sex, national origin, color, religion and race
• Violation of the age discrimination in Employment
Act of 1967
• Equal Pay Act.
• Pregnancy Discrimination Act.
• Other unlawful Employment
Practices such as: Sexual
Harassment, Constructive
Discharge, Promotions, etc
Issues TERO is experiencing is having limited
staff and working in a condemned trailer, more than 20
years old. The trailer has no
air conditioning and heating problems that can cause
health issues, leaking roofs,
no ventilation because the
windows are screwed shut
and mold issues.
“We are limited to using
electrical equipment because
the wiring in the trailer is
very old and Facilities has
told us it may cause a fire,”
said Honahnie.
Other issues are non-compliance issues with the law
by contractors and companies; and finding qualified
and reliable workers. Some • Hopi Foundation Program Director (Full-Time; 40 hours/week)
The Program Director is a key member of the senior management team and has
of these workers are qualprimary responsibility for management and oversight of The Hopi Foundation fiscalified, but when they take a
ly sponsored projects and services. The Program Director works with the Executive
drug and alcohol test, they
Director to assist with designing and implementing The Hopi Foundation’s commudo not pass.
nication strategy and project-based resource development activities. The Program
Priorities for TERO:
Director works collaboratively with The Hopi Foundation’s senior management team
• Purchase a new office
building to hire additional
to ensure quality daily operations and may be delegated additional management
staff and hold trainings for
responsibilities when the Executive Director is unavailable. S/he reports to and is
workers.
accountable to The Hopi Foundation’s Executive Director.
• Raise the TERO fee and • Natwani Coalition Program Manager (Full-Time; 40 hours/week)
use it for operational costs.
The Natwani Coalition Program Manager is primarily responsible for the overall
The fees collected go back
management of the Natwani Coalition and supervision of project staff, volunteers
into the H-13 funds to be
and interns to ensure programming deliverables are met. S/He will develop, mainused by other programs.
tain and facilitate projects, communication, and community organizing to meet
• Establish training to build
program goals with the support of community members, collaborators, Commuup the workforce on Hopi
nity Advisory Board (CAB) members and other interested individuals. This position
using the TERO fees.
reports directly to The Hopi Foundation Program Director.
• Establish a prevailing wage
for Hopi.
All positions are Open Until Filled. Salaries are based on education, skills and
• Purchase a new vehicle for experience. Basic fringe benefits will be provided, however health, dental, and
the program. Current vehi- vision insurance are not available at this time. Applications and full position
cle is a 2001 model and is descriptions are available upon request and can be picked up and returned to The
over 200,000 miles.
Hopi Foundation office:
Despite the issues they are
The Hopi Foundation
dealing with, the program
c/o Executive Director
has made accomplishment
PO Box 301
in referring 83 individuals to
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
job sites and 51 individuals
Phone: (928) 734-2380 mail: info@hopifoundation.org
getting the job. TERO assisted five individuals who had
complaints and helped recruit
laborers for jobs at a Pumpkin
Patch in Farmington, NM.
The Pumpkin Patch Company
will send a bus to pick up the
48 Hopi laborers. There are
other Tribes within the state
of Arizona that have TERO
programs and they all work
together in referring individuals to other reservations for
work if they have the qualifications and vice versa.
“I get calls from other tribes asking if we have
qualified individuals that
we can send to them,” said
Honahnie. “They always
Facts for All Populations About Healthy Eating,
ask for Hopi’s, but we need
more qualified and reliable Drinking Water vs Soda Pop
individuals for these jobs. By Jessica Quamahongnewa, Diabetes Prevention Educator, Hopi Special Diabetes Program
There are opportunities out The importance of eating healthy may take a back seat to thoughts about the newest video game, what your
there for them, but it’s up to friends are doing after school or what gathering the family next door is celebrating; but good nutrition for individthem if they want it.”
ual is vital to good health up until we grow into adulthood. That’s why ensuring that everyone eats a balanced diet
Honahnie said he has and drinks plenty of water rather than soda pop will significantly improve his/her health today and in the future.
plans for the TERO program
but he does not have the It’s All About The Nutrients
space or the funds to do so. The key to getting the right nutrition is making sure we fill up on nutrient-dense foods. Pizza, hamburgers, ice
He would like to have train- cream and cake may taste good, but they are high in calories, fats, sugar, and salt and low in vitamins and minerings and classes for individ- als. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean protein, such as poultry, eggs, beans, nuts, and seeds
uals to improve their chanc- should provide the basis for everyone’s diet. Keep satisfied between meals providing healthy snacks, such as nuts,
es of being hired to meet the seeds, low-fat cheese sticks, and peanut butter on whole wheat bread. While it’s OK to indulge once in a while,
overdoing it shouldn’t be a habit.
qualifications.
For more information on Ditch The Drive-Thru
TERO and services they proFast foods may be convenient and cheap, but over time, it can wreak havoc on a growing body. In 2013 a pubvide, call (928) 734-3162.
HHCC hires Chief Operations Officer
Daryl Melvin, CEO
Hopi Health Care Center
Hopi Health Care Center is happy to announce Daryl Dineyazhe-Toya as the new
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
“A key objective for me is to fill vacancies at the HHCC with qualified and team
focused professionals including those on the
Executive staff,” said Daryl Melvin HHCC
CEO. “Therefore, it is with pleasure that
I announce the selection of LCDR Daryl
Dineyazhe-Toya as the Chief Operations Officer (COO), effective September 14, 2015.”
LCDR Dineyazhe-Toya is currently the
acting COO and came to Hopi in November 2014 as the Director of Professional
Services. She has her Doctor of Pharmacy
and Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from
The Deputy works directly with the Finance Director to ensure alignment and adherence to HF fiscal policies and procedures and make recommendations to improve
efficiency and effectiveness in accounting and overall financial management. The
Deputy supports the organization in each and every process related to the financial
and administrative function, and represents the Finance Director in meetings with the
HF Executive Director and Board and in overseeing the financial aspects of the work
of various HF Program Managers. The Deputy Finance Director reports directly to the
Finance Director.
the University of New Mexico. In addition
to her academic accomplishments, she has
considerable experience as a pharmacist at
Zuni-Ramah Indian Hospital, Albuquerque
Indian Hospital, Jemez Comprehensive
Health Center and the Sandia Health and
Dental Clinic. In 2010, LCDR DineyazheToya received recognition as the Albuquerque Service Unit Manager of the Year while
serving as the acting Facility Director for
the Zia Health and Dental Clinic.
Daryl is Navajo-Jemez from the Towering House (Kinyaa’áanii) and Sun Clans.
In accepting the position, Daryl is looking
forward to working with the staff and patients at the Hopi Health Care Center as the
Chief Operations Officer. Please join me in
congratulating and welcoming LCDR Daryl
Dineyazhe-Toya to her new position.
lished updated report noted that although fast foods restaurants were making positive changes to their menus,
fewer than 1 percent of all fast food meals met nutrition standards. Some large chains did add healthier options,
grilled chicken wraps and fruit smoothies, so if the drive-thru is the only available option, make healthier choices
by asking for fruit instead of fries, go for the chicken wrap or leave the cheese and mayo off of your burger.
Stop The Pop
We all know that drinking soda pop isn’t the best choice of drink but there is something about it that keeps drawing us back. The average American drinks 216 liters a year. Some reasons one might want to stop drinking soda
pop are: the cost of drinking soda pop adds up, increases blood pressure, can cause heart burn, make you gassy,
soda destroys teeth and bones, makes you gain weight and you increase your risk of kidney stones. The choice is
yours to make.
Let The Water Flow
Unlike soda pop, water doesn’t contain any sugar or calories and keeps your body hydrated. Your water needs depend on several factors, such as age, weight, gender, activity level and overall health. Air temperature and humidity also affects water needs. Water is a miracle cure for many common ailments such as headaches, fatigue, joint
pain, and much more. Water makes up nearly 85% of your brain, about 80% of your blood and about 70% of your
lean muscle (because there are a lot of tissue that have less water, the average is about 50%). It’s difficult for the
body to get water from any other source than water itself. Other beverages such as coffee and tea are diuretics
therefore stealing precious water from the body. Water is essential for proper digestion, nutrient absorption and
chemical reactions. The carbohydrates and proteins that our bodies use as food are metabolized and transported
by water in the bloodstream. Water is essential for proper circulation in the body. The levels of oxygen in the
blood stream are greater when the body is well hydrated. The more oxygen the body has readily available the
more fat it will burn for energy. Not only will the body burn more fat when well hydrated but because there are
increased oxygen levels you will also have more energy. Water regulates the body’s cooling system. Water works
better than carbohydrates or sugared beverages for moderate exercises. General rule: Due to the fact that every
body is different, the rule we often hear about drinking 8—8 oz. of water can be misleading. We need to drink half
our body weight in ounces of water every day to provide the body with its minimum water replacement requirements. Triple the intake for better results.
Eat Well & Drink Plenty Of KUYI
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Kykotsmovi Village
Moenkopi Senior
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with NAHASDA, other governing regulations, laws
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I am an ordained Presbyterian Minister and a Retired Army
and standard building codes. Throughout the developOF LAUGHTER, FUN &
ment process maintains constant coordination with the
Chaplain.
FOOD!
involved tribal departments, state and federal entities
Chaplain Caleb Johnson, Pastor
Call: 928-283-8025 for
through extensive oral and written communication.
Jr. Project Manager
information
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture,
Construction Management, or related field and five (5)
years’ experience in construction management, housing
P.O. Box 185 • Tuba City, Arizona 86045 • Phone: 928.283.5361
construction, project management, building inspection, HTHA Rehabilitation Construction Project
• Fax: 928.283.4662 Website: moencopi.bie.edu
engineering or equivalent combination of education and
The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA) is requestexperience providing the ability to perform the required
2015-2016 JOB VACANCY
ing for proposals from qualified Subcontractor to submit
duties.
MOENCOPI
DAY SCHOOL
proposals to provide Construction Services for the Two
Supplemental Requirements:
Updated: September 9, 2015
(2) HUD Homes needing drainage swales. The Homes
• All Hires are contingent pending a satisfactory
are located within the boundaries of the Hopi Indian ResCertified Positions
outcome of successful pre-employment screen- ervation in Polacca, Arizona and Kykotsmovi, Arizona
Gifted & Talented Teacher
ing in accordance with applicable laws, regula- area. The selected firm will enter into a Standard Form of
Substitute Teacher (On-Call)
tions and the HTHA Personnel Policy.
Agreement with HTHA to perform the services requested.
Classified Position
• A valid Driver’s License is required with no DWI/
The awarded firm will be responsible for the fee proRecreation Technician
DUI convictions within the last three (3) years.
posal which shall include the Hopi Office of Revenue
Hopi Cultural & Language Technician
• Must pass a background investigation in acCommission (ORC) required business license fee to
Bus Driver
cordance with applicable laws and regulations
Teacher Assistant
conduct business on the Hopi Reservation and the appertinent to Tribal Housing Authority.
Teacher Assistant (Special Education)
plicable 0.5% Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)
All Positions Are Open Until Filled
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug,
fee for construction activities. The work to be performed
alcohol and substance screening and randomly
All
positions
above
require a Federal, State and Local background checks. If you are
under this contract is subject to the Native American interested in becoming
a team player with the Moencopi Day School please contact
throughout term of employment.
Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 our Human Resources at 928.283.5361, ext. 1023/1024 for an application or questions.
• Preference in filling vacancies is given to qual- (NAHASDA) [25 U.S.C. §4101] and Section 7(b) of the Applications can be downloaded from our website at: Moencopi.bie.edu
BOARD: Doris Honanie, President • Melvin G. Pooyouma, Vice-President
ified Indian Candidates in accordance with the
Indian Self Determination of Education Assistance Act SCHOOL
Evvy Trujillo, Member • Alden R. Seweyestewa, Member • Alene Garcia, Member
Indian Preference Act, Title 25, U.S. Code, and (25 U.S.C. 450 (e). This Request for Proposals is open to
Section 472 & 473.
both Indian and Non-Indian firms.
Request for Proposal
Moencopi Day School
Proposal Due Date:
CLOSING DATE: September 25, 2015.
The RFP shall be clearly marked: “HTHA Rehabilitation
Applications may be picked up at the Hopi Tribal
Construction Project - RFP”. Submit one (1) original and
Housing Authority, you may also visit Hopi Tribal (4) four copies no later than 4 P.M. MST on Thursday
Housing Authority’s website at HTHA.org
September 23, 2015 or postmarked mail by September
21, 2015 to Chester Carl, Executive Director, at the Hopi
Tribal Housing Authority Office’s located in Polacca, Arialong U.S. Highway 264, Mile Post 392. Or it may be
“EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND OUR zona
mailed to P.O. Box 906 Polacca, Arizona 86042. FacsimFREE TRAINING OFFERING”
iles or emailed proposals will not be considered. Any cost
incurred in preparing or submitting an RFP is the Proposer’s sole responsibility. HTHA will not reimburse any costs
Hopi Dispute Resolution Services (HDRS)
incurred as a result of the preparation of an RFP.
HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION
NOTICE OF COLLECTION
The following individuals need to contact the
Hopi Credit Association to take care of
outstanding debts owed:
Lyndon Honwytewa
Belena Harvey
BASIC HOPI MEDIATION TRAINING
Rose Namoki
from NCAI
SCHEDULE
Friday, September 25, 2015 from 6PM to 9PM
Tribal Impact Days 2015 Next Week! Jason Yaiva
Saturday, September 26, 2015 9AM to 3PM
Sunday, September 27, 2015 9AM to 12PM
Tribal Impact Days 2015 will take place on September 16 Nathaniel Numkena
& 17, 2015 in Washington, DC. Tribal Impact Days offers
LOCATION: Hopi Wellness Center Conference Room
a unique opportunity for Tribal Leaders to come togeth- Verna Sieweyumptewa
No Registration FEE Required
er to advocate for legislative priorities affecting IndiAlvin Poleahla
No MATERIAL FEE & No SUPPLY FEE Required
an Country this Fall, including Land-in-Trust (Carcieri),
Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Refreshments will be provided
Tribal Labor Sovereignty, Victims of Crime Act funding Neomi Ben
Participants are asked to commit to attending all three days of session! access, Education, Energy and more.
The Tribal Leader Briefing will take place Wednesday, Mikah Kewanimptewa
September 16 from 8:30am-noon in the Senate Commit
tee on Indian Affairs’ Hearing Room - Dirksen Senate Of- Abigail Kooyahoema
TO REGISTER CONTACT: Gloria Lomayestewa at (928) 221-‐6180
OR EMAIL: gnlomayestewa@gmail.com
This Hopi Basic Mediation Training is funded in part by
The Hopi Education Endowment Fund 2015 Imagine Grant
fice Building - Room 628. At the Tribal Leader Briefing,
Tribal Leaders will hear from Members of Congress and
the Administration about the outlook for Fall and key
tribal priorities.
To view the draft agenda, go to ncai.org. and click on
Tribal Impact Days.
NCAI Contact Information: Mike LaValley, Legislative Fellow,
mlavalley@ncai.org.
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Walpi Housing
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Oraibi North Entrance
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6 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
LOCAL NEWS
Sipaulovi Village needs own Mishongnovi Village
Village Policies and Bylaws
hires new CSA
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
Bonnie Secakuku, Sipaulovi
Community Service Administrator (CSA) was hired in April
after the village was without a
CSA for three months. As CSA
she works under the direction
and supervision of the village
Board of Direction (BOD). The
village BOD members are: Earl
Numkena, Phyliss Witsell, Kristen Sieweyumptewa, Mayfa Natoni and Geraldine Bakurza.
The village also has a Water
Association that manages and
operates their water and wastewater system; this includes the
village of Mishongnovi residence. Members of the Sipaulovi
Water Association are: Mayfa
Natoni, Albert Yoyhoema, Geraldine Bakurza, Rosa Honani
and Anita Bahnimptewa. The
board has an ordinance they follow and use as their guidelines.
The village has received a
total of $375,000 annually; the
BOD determines how funds are
used based on their goals and
objectives.
“Our first priority has always
been to hire a staff to keep the
administration office open,” said
Secakuku. “The BOD authorizes
where the funds should go and
the CSA executes it.”
The goals and objectives for
the village are to stabilize the
village administration by hiring an administrator. When Secakuku was hired, the village
had not turned in their 2015
Budget and FY2015 Audit, due
to the absence of a CSA. The village will continue to work with
the Hopi Arsenic Mitigation
Project (HAMP) to upgrade their
water/wastewater lines and complete the Land Use Plan for their
village members to build new
homes. The village has a total of
40 acres set aside for homes.
The village follows the Hopi
Tribe Fiscal and Human Resource Policies. Secakuku said
the village needs their own policies because there is a lack of
procedures and internal control.
“Issues the village has are at
the Governance level,” said Secakuku. “As an administrator it
would help me to manage better because I would have procedures to follow and to move
things forward,” said Secakuku.
She said the reason the tribe’s
policies is an issue is because it
is written for a huge organization. In addition to not having
their own policies, they do not
have Bylaws or guidelines the
BOD can follow.
Other issues are small animal
control; speeders within subdivision; disconnect between upper
and lower village members; lack
of housing; lack of jobs; Arsenic
issues; outdated water/waste water lines and Tribal Council representation.
The village of Sipaulovi has
always been involved with the
Tribe in the mitigation plan. Secakuku said the village has been
disconnected from tribal council
since they do not have representation on the Council. There
were two council representatives
whose terms ended in April. Secakuku said the village will have
an election in November to fill
the three seats in council. Interested village members who want
to run for council can submit a
letter of interest and they will go
through a qualification process
according to the Hopi Constitution and Bylaws and the village
Election Handbook.
Services available to village
members are:
Food distribution through St.
Mary’s Food Bank. Sipaulovi
village is the point of contact
for the three villages; Sipaulovi,
Mishongnovi and Shungopavi.
Members of these villages are
eligible to receive food items on
the day of distribution. It is on a
first come first serve basis.
Wood and coal permits/program. The village provides elders (60 years and over) with
wood and coal through the wood
and coal program.
Youth and Elder program.
Xerox and fax services.
Rentals of porta’s, tables,
chairs and cement mixer.
Secakuku said they will eventually offer more services to
village members, but with the
10% cut it will have a detrimental effect. The cut will affect
some projects they are currently
working on because it requires
additional employees. Despite
the cut, Secakuku said they are
being creative in finding ways
to receive assistance for their
community through other agencies like HTHA, HDOT and the
I.H.S. Environmental Health.
There are several projects the
village is currently involved
with:
Road maintenance/construction in the Sipaulovi subdivision
through the Hopi Department of
Transportation (HDOT).
Preliminary Engineering Report, a document that a certified
engineer certifies that shows the
locations of all the water lines
and man holes within the village
and subdivision.
Rehabilitation of two homes
approved through the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA).
Two new homes that will be
built through HTHA.
Regular village BOD meetings are held the first Tuesday of
every month; Water Association
meetings the first Wednesday
of the month and village meetings the last Wednesday of each
month.
The village office may be contacted at (928) 737-2570.
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
It is not clear when the village
of Mishongnovi has had a Community Service Administrator or when the office was last
opened. On June 1, the Board of
Directors Craig Andrews, President; Rolanda Yoyletstewa,
Treasurer; and Willis Humeyestewa hired Gayver Puhuyesva
as the Community Service Administrator (CSA).
Mishongnovi Tribal Council Representatives are Annette
Talayumptewa, Malinda Andrews and Mervin Yoyetewa.
The village representatives are
certified by the BOD President
after they have been elected by
the people.
Puhuyesva said the villages’ 2015 operational budget
is $375,000, but with the 10%
budget cut village budgets for
next year will be $337,000. He
does not know how the cut will
affect village operations because they are not offering services to village members.
Mishongnovi Village Goals:
Make sure the two buildings
Mishongnovi owns are up to
par and the renovations meet
the requirements. Currently, the
village office has mold issues
which Puhuyesva is working on
with the Office of Environmental Health through the Indian
Health Services.
Employ enough people to
bring back the resources the
community needs in terms of
elderly care and youth activities. Only the CSA and a maintenance man are employed with
the village.
The priorities are to implement and adopt the Policies &
Procedures, Rules & Regulations so the village can use them
when issues arise and for insurance purposes.
Issues Puhuyesva is dealing
with are lack of BOD participation because there are currently
three members. In the By-Laws
the village is using, “The Mishongnovi BOD shall consist of
seven members.”
“There needs to be a stable
BOD,” said Puhuyesva. “The
village does not have the required seven member board to
makes decisions on issues in
terms of water, land and basic
implementations for the households.”
Other issues are damaged
roofs and rodent infestation in
the Youth and Elderly Trailer
located in Toreva. Puhuyesva
said he has purchased supplies
to repair the damages. The village does not offer a lot of services in terms of a youth and
elderly program, but they make
sure village members who reside on top have enough porta
johns and making sure the roads
are maintained.
“We are starting from ground
zero because of the state the village has been in in not having
a CSA or the offices open to
the community,” said Puhuyesva. “It’s going to take time to
see progress and to restore services.”
Puhuyesva said he welcomes
village members to attend the
village meetings held on the last
Tuesday of every month and
share their concerns and suggestions. However, the location
of the meetings is contingent
due to the status of the building.
“Let me know what you want
so I can work towards providing
these services,” said Puhuyesva.
Puhuyesva does not have a
phone services or access to basic office equipment where he
can conduct business ,but said
if you need to contact him he
can be located at the trailer in
Toreva.
DNR working to protect Natural Resources & Environment
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was established in 1988 by
Hopi Tribal Council Resolution H-18488, “with the sole purpose of providing
technical assistance, training and direct
services to land users, village, communities, schools, other tribal departments/
programs, utility companies and other
tribal, local, state and federal agencies.”
Its mission is to, “preserve, protect, conserve and prudently manage the natural
resources, cultural resources and the natural environment of and for the Hopi/Tewa
people on land held under the jurisdiction
of the Hopi Tribe.”
Clayton Honyumptewa, DNR Director
oversees 12 progams:
• Hopi Cultural Preservation Office
(HCPO)-Director Leigh Kuwanwisiwma
• Office of Hopi Lands (OHLA) – Director Edison Tu’tsi
• Office of Range Management (ORM)–
Director Priscilla Pavatea
• Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
(HRES) – Chief Ronald Honyumptewa
• Hopi Environmental Protection Office
(HEPO) – Director Gayl Honanie
• Office of Mining & Mineral Resources
(OMMR)– Director Norman Honie, Jr.
• Wildlife & Ecosystem Management
Program (WEMP)– Director Darren
Talayumptewa
• Hopi Three Canyon Ranch General
Mgr Patrick Browning
• Water Resources Program (WRP) – Director Lionel Puhuyesva
• Hopi Solid Waste Management Program (HSWMP) – Director Alfonso
Mahkewa
• Audit Analysis & Compliance Office–
Clayton Honyumptewa
• Hopi Renewable Energy Office (HREO)
– Director Kendrick Lomayestewa
Goals for DNR:
• Assess watershed and water resources
to better manage and slow down erosion
• Assess climate change due to the
drought
• New land management and trust land
issues. Honyumptewa said an application was completed and turned in
2001to put lands into trust; 160,167
acres of new lands went into trust including 210 acres near Twin Arrows. In
2008, 147,000 acres of state lands was
condemned and now needs to be put
into trust as mandated by the Accommodation Agreement of 2006.
Issues DNR program is dealing with is
managing watershed, water erosions and
monitoring the erosion efficiently. Honyumptewa said the program needs more
funding, resources and increase in staff to
better serve the people. He added they are
still having issues with HPL boundaries;
Navajos in the area are taking resources
such as water, problems with non-signers
of the Accommodation Agreement and
the number of animals they are permitted
to have. Every year there are livestock
counts to check for expired permits of
Navajo and Hopi ranchers.
Last October, HRES, ORM, OHL
and with the assistance of the BIA Hopi
Agency, impounded livestock belonging
to Hopi and Navajo ranchers who were
over their permit numbers. A total of 450
sheep were impounded and owners were
told not to bring animals back to Hopi
Partitioned Lands (HPL). Families complied, paid the impoundment fees and did
not return animals to HPL.
“The main issues we have are not having enough resources and funding,” said
Honyumptewa. “A lot of our programs
are bare bones; we are down to a minimum staff.”
He added the DNR program provides
a lot of consultation through President
Obama’s Executive Order 13175, a directive to all Federal Agencies to step up
consultation and coordination with Indian
Tribal Governments. Through this Executive Order, DNR has consulted with
numerous Federal Agencies on Tribal
Consultation Policies, new or revised
planning rules, proposed leasing/permitting regulations and Federal Agency undertakings.
“There are many state, county, tribal
and federal agency projects in the southwest that request consultation on cultural
and natural resources that are referred to
the Hopi DNR program (CPO, WEMP,
ORM, HEPO and WRP) for review, comments and recommendations,” said Honyumptewa. “We receive five to ten consultations per month.”
DNR is currently involved in consultations with the Four Corners Power Plant/
Navajo Mine Energy Plan Environment
Impact Statement, Navajo Generating
Station/Kayenta Mine Complex and the
1934 Golden Eagle Compact, Mexican
Gray Wolf EIS.
Projects DNR is involved with:
• Rehabilitation of the Pasture Canyon
Dam in Moencopi (begin in October);
• HAMP project will shut down wells in
the villages to get rid of Arsenic and get
water in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA);
• Provide technical assistance to the
Tawaovi Community Development
Project.
DNR Priorities are to educate HPL residents yearly; program outreach and education; internships with the Three Canyon
Ranch and to make it a better program;
have programs be available to the people
and improve the eagle issue in regard to
permits and regulations.
Honyumptewa is Ex-officio to the Hopi
Land Team, Hopi Transportation Task
Team, 1934 Golden Eagle Compact Advisory Team and a member of the Tawaovi
Community Development Task Team. He
also represents the Hopi Tribe on the U.S.
Forest and Wildlife Services (USFWS)
Mexican Wolf Tribal Work Group, President of the Little Colorado River Plateau
RCD Board of Supervisors and Co-chair
of the Western Regional Partnership for
Natural Resources Committee.
Honyumptewa said the DNR Program continues to be involved in Public
Law 401-103 the Navajo and Hopi Land
Dispute Settlement Act in the 9th Circuit
Court of Appeals court ordered mediation
arising from a court case in 1999.
Honyumptewa said the 10% General
Fund budget cut will not affect any of
their programs. Programs with revolving
accounts reduced their budgets by 5% and
programs without reduced 4%.
“A majority of the reduction was taken
from HRES with 9.5% reduction to their
budget,” said Honyumptewa. “They will
be able to operate and still provide services to the Hopi people.”
DNR accomplishments include:
• CPO: Repatriation of Hopi artifacts
from museums;
• HEPO: Close open dump sites and improve air quality;
• WEMP: Complete 2-year eagle study,
• 3 Canyon Ranch: Received funds from
Apache County;
• WRP: Spring renovations
• HRES: Hired more officers and assigned to HPL communities.
“Staff is doing well; they are knowledgeable and I have confidence in them,”
said Honyumptewa. “It feels good to
work with the staff and we do a lot of
cross training.”
For more information, contact DNR at
(928) 734-3602
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 7
ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
SECOND MESA DAY SCHOOL
P.O. Box 98
Second Mesa, Arizona 86043
(928) 737-2571 Fax: (928) 737-2565
CERTIFIED POSITIONS
Education
Position Title
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Substitute Teachers
Position Title
Assistant Cook
BA Degree & AZ Teaching Certificate
AA Degree & Substitute Teaching Certificate
CLASSIFIED POSITION
Qualifications
4 yrs. work related experience or equivalent to a Culinary Arts Certificate
● Competitive salaries with excellent employer paid benefit packages, including 401 K, Medical,
Dental,Vision and Life Insurance.
● All Positions are subject to State, Federal and Local background checks.
● Fore more information please visit www.smds.k12.az.us for application requirements and submission.
ALL POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The importance of food in Hopi culture is very high. This
workshop will cover the cultural, community, health and
nutritional aspects of Hopi traditional foods. A traditional
Hopi food preparation will be demonstrated and tasted.
This workshop is free and open to the general public.
Presented by the Hopi Special Diabetes Program
(928)734-3432
Hopi Pu’tavi Project
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Hopi Reservation Office
Matt Livingston - mateo@ag.arizona.edu
Visit us online at www.hopi-nsn.gov
Pumpkin Patch Update Information Hopi TERO Office
TERO has been informed that the Pumpkin Patch Fundraisers bus will be arriving at the Hopi Cultural Center on Sept. 20 at 1:00 pm. Please be reminded that applicants will NOT be allowed on the bus without a picture I.D. AND
Social Security Card.
There is a list of “Things To Bring/Things Not To Bring” available at the Hopi
TERO Office. Hopi TERO is still taking names and contact information of
interested individuals. Any questions may be directed to Harry Descheene,
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser’s Human Resource Manager @ 505-686-4083 or
to sign up at Hopi TERO. TERO phone # 928-734-3163 or 928-734-3162.
Arizona Indian Living Treasures Award
Accepting 2015 Nominations
Nomination Deadline: September 18, 2015
Visit www.ailta.org for more information
Arizona Indian Living Treasures Awards (AILTA) honors American Indian
elders, at an annual awards ceremony, who demonstrate a lifetime of
achievement in the areas of traditional arts, cultural education or
language preservation. Additionally, the award honors individuals who
serve their community by sharing their knowledge by passing it on to
the next generation.
Award Ceremony Sunday, November 1, 2015 1:00 p.m.
Steele Auditorium Heard Museum
Phoenix, Arizona
NOMINATION PROCESS
Visit www.ailta.org to download a nomination form from the website or request
one via email by contacting info@ailta.org or (928) 380-1807.
Nominate an artist, cultural educator, or language preservationist who is 60 years
of age or over. Please see nomination form on website for full eligibility
requirements.
Nomination forms must be submitted or postmarked by Friday, Sept 18, 2015.
The AILTA Board will inform recipients within 3 weeks and nominees must be in
attendance to be honored at awards ceremony Nov. 1, 2015.
Established in 1988, Arizona Indian Living Treasures Awards is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization and has recognized over 100 individuals who have
demonstrated a lifetime of achievement. Past recipients include Carl
Gorman – Painter, Emory Sekaquaptewa – Silversmith/educator, R. Carlos
Nakai – Performer, Charles Lolma – Jeweler/Potter, and Marvin Ringlero –
Saddle maker.
AILTA, 2532 N. 4th St. #127, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
www.ailta.org info@ailta.org (928) 380-1807
8 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
LOCAL NEWS
Letter to Hopi People FMES Administrator sets
re: Hopi Mission School goal to Rebuild School
As a result, on June 9, 2015, Menno- Crystal Dee
converting because four board members are
nite Church USA advised the Board of Hopi Tutuveni
educators. Sinquah said they are quite the
Dear Members of the Hopi Nation,
experts because they learned on their own.
Hopi Mission School, Inc. that unless
“BIE did not leave copies of student’s
Greetings in the name of our Lord, Je- certain conditions specified by Mennonite First Mesa Elementary School (FMES)
sus Christ. We are leaders from Mennonite Church USA, including more transparen- school board members, Lucille Sidney, previous academic and health records which
Church USA and members of the Hopi cy about the day-to-day operations of the President; Rachel Maho, Vice President; will affect the services students should reMission School Task Group. We write to administration, were satisfied by the end Carmen Honyouti, Angelina Joseph, Judy ceive,” said Sinquah.
Talawyma and Priscilla Pavatea, Members,
Although the school has become a grant
you to today to emphasize our commitment of the day on June 30, 2015, the Hopi Mishave been working to get the school con- school and is not under BIE, the building
to continuing our long-term educational sion School, Inc., as currently structured
verted to a Tribally Controlled School. It
partnership with you through the Hopi Mis- and operating, will not have permission to was approved by the Hopi Tribal Council and school housing units are. When Sinquah came on board she was told the school
sion School, and to set the record straight use the Mennonite property.
in July.
regarding recent recommendations. We
At this writing, the current administra- The school once had an enrollment of had not been paying their water bill and
are saddened to have this communication tion has not cooperated with our task group. over 200 students; this school year the en- they were at the point of water being shut
off when the school was going to begin. The
by letter rather than in person, but circum- Because of this lack of transparency and rollment is down to 115 students. Bu the
school was months behind in water bills.
stances, events and timing dictate that we cooperation, Mennonite Church USA has new Chief School Administrator (CSA)
The school board is taking steps to take
communicate with you promptly.
advised the Board of Hopi Mission School, Alma Sinquah has set a goal to bring local over the housing units and building and
As you may be aware, Mennonite Inc. that the organization is to leave and to students back to their school and rebuild the will go before the Hopi Tribal Council
Church USA owns the real property that is vacate the Mennonite property.
school from the ground up.
for approval. Because the facility is still
currently being used for the Hopi Mission
We want to state loud and clear that Men- Sinquah was hired in July as the CSA and under BIE, there are three employees at
School (HMS) in Kykotsmovi Village, nonite Church USA is committed to the has many years of experience in the educa- the school who are BIE employees; one
Arizona. The Mennonites were granted Hopi Mission School and to partnership tion system. She spent 20 years working in facility maintenance person and two janthe lands in a patent by Calvin Coolidge. with the Hopi people. We believe this is a the Tuba City Public School District, K-12 itors. The school still needs to follow BIE
President of the United States, dated Sept. valuable ministry, and we have no intentions as a regular education teacher, special edu- procedures when asking for maintenance
30, 1925. For many years, Mennonite of walking away. We want to walk along- cation teacher, a staff developer and read- assistance that takes a while to fix.
Church USA has partnered with the Hopi side the Hopi Mission School and the Hopi ing director. After leaving the Tuba City
One of the biggest hurdles the school
people to provide education that is both people to ensure that its legacy of quality, School District she was employed at Ho- needs to get over is educating parents and
tevilla Bacavi Community School as CSA the community that the school has funds
Christ-centered and rooted in the tradi- culturally sensitive education continues.
tions and culture of the Hopi. Members
Mennonite Church USA remains com- for 10 years and Second Mesa Day School available to offer services to their child.
of Mennonite Church USA have served mitted to providing Christian-based ed- Principal for five years. She has several de- Previously when the school was under BIE,
grees from Northern Arizona University: the parents were told there were no funds
as members of the HMS board of direc- ucation to members of the Hopi Nation
Masters in Bilingual Multi-Culture Edu- available to provide services.
tors; have served as short and long-term who wish to receive such education. We
cation, Masters in Education Leadership,
“We need to educate the parents and
volunteers, teachers and administrators; are saddened that the efforts of Hopi Mis- Bachelor of Science in Elementary and
community
in understanding what a tribalhave supported the school financially; sion School, Inc. have been hampered Special Education and is also a certified
and provided funding and labor for many by lack of transparency and cooperation, special education teacher and is endorsed ly controlled school is,” said Sinquah. “The
school board, parents and community are
building and maintenance projects at the but Mennonite Church USA is also de- in English as a Second Language (ESL).
the ones who are the decision makers for
school. We are committed to maintaining termined to provide the type of educa- “I am also certified in the state of Arizothe school.”
this partnership and continuing to provide tion and accountability that the school, na as a Principal and Superintendent,” said
Sinquah said she plans to assess all students
excellent education together in the future. the staff, the students, the parents and the Sinquah.
K-6th to find out what their needs are and to
Unfortunately, we are saddened to report Hopi Nation deserve and should expect.
When a school is converted to a Tribally implement a data driven curriculum. She addthat Mennonite Church USA has been reWe are committed to broad dialogue Controlled school, Sinquah said there are ed they are currently building their curriculum
ceiving concerned reports regarding the op- about these issues and the way forward. many requirements that are needed to get which they have not set in place and are folerations of HMS and the lack of information If you have questions or concerns about the school running; Policy and Procedures, lowing the curriculum from last year.
that is available regarding the governance, this letter or its contents, please contact evaluations, insurance and funding.
The school offers Hard Core Reading,
operation and the finances of the school.
Carlos Romero, executive director of the “One of the main things is finances,” said Saxon math, writing, social studies, sciIn order to address those concerns (and Mennonite Education Agency, who rep- Sinquah. “We encountered issues in setting ence, physical education, Hopi Language,
hopefully to resolve the questions being resents Mennonite Church USA with re- up an account with the bank because they Special Education, library and computers.
raised), Mennonite Church USA asked spect to this matter. Mr. Romero can be said they were not working with schools Other services are Gifted & Talented, Inour task group to gather information and contacted by mail at Mennonite Educa- anymore. I had to explain we were not a tervention education and after school programs. The school is also a part of the Hopi
to meet with persons involved and familiar tion Agency, Inc., 3145 Benham Avenue, public school.”
with the operations of HMS. Unfortunate- Suite 2, Elkhart, IN 46517; by telephone The schools funds were supposed to have Elementary School Athletic League where
ly, Hopi Mission School, Inc. was unwill- at (866) 866-2872 (toll free) or (574) 642- been released to the school on July 01, but students compete in cross country, baskettook a month to make a settlement with the ball and softball. Contract services include
ing or unable to fully cooperate with that 3164 or by electronic delivery (Email) at
bank who released the funds at the end of speech, occupational and physical therapy,
effort. Over the past year, our task force CarlosR@MennoniteEducation.org.
the month. The school receives 80% of their counselor and psychologist.
has tried to contact the HMS board and /s/Carlos Romero, Executive Director
funds from the Indian School Equalization
All schools have had an input in the “One
staff repeatedly, but with no response. To Mennonite Education Agency
Program (ISEP), Transportation funds and School Concept” and Sinquah agrees with
date very little information has been pro- On behalf of all members of the Hopi
the Tribal Support Grant.
most CSA’s that the Tribe is not in the status
vided to Mennonite Church USA and oth- Mission School Task Force:
As the new CSA, Sinquah has established to become one school and the villages want
ers regarding HMS and its administration. Ed Diller/ Paula Killough/ Carol Roth
goals and objectives that involves imple- to remain autonomous and have control of
menting a new policy and procedure, get their own schools.
direction in what the school will focus on,
Although there are so many issues the
get local students to come back to their own school has had some accomplishments fillschool, create a safe and positive environ- ing staff positions, review of policy and proChannel One News happen in different regions icy, but it’s here now so not ment for students, staff and the community, cedures, addressing bullying issues and parpositive team atmosphere, identify future ent concerns, serving students according to
brings world news and how Japan had a “pa- much he can do about it.
direction, complete strategic plan and have Individual Evaluation Plans (IEP), student
rade” of nuclear weapons.
He said they don’t have any a shared vision of desired future.
to students
Channel One News is a competition at state as he is Her priorities is to have everyone under- achievement and parent involvement. The
good broadcast. This helps more focused on the team’s stand the vision and mission of FMES, work school is focused on health issues and has
Amber LaBahe
students better recognize progress. He said that students together as a team and ensure everyone is established a 101 Club for staff. The school
Bruin Times Staff
has open gym Monday - Wednesday from
the problems our world can benefit from cross country listening to one another.
6-8pm and is open to the community reis facing, in a good time by gaining mental toughness
Channel One News is a and provides quality. Now and physically they can get There are many issues Sinquah inherited gardless if your children attend school there.
useful resource. We hear we wait to see what other in shape. Cross country also from the previous administration and during They want everyone to be healthy.
FMES will have their annual Indian Day
reports from different amazing reports to hear and teaches them about life skills the conversion Sinquah said the school board
locations in the world, to see a change in some of and hard work. He likes cross received little guidance or technical assis- Festivities on Sept. 25. For more informatance from BIE. However, the school board
weather disasters, new in- our world’s crisis.
country for the team events was able to overcome those challenges in tion call (928) 737-2581.
ventions every week and not
and the competition. He also
so complicated information,
has a passion for winning.
unlike regular news reports. Boys X-Country
To prevent injuries, he
We heard about how team set on winning said, the cross country runPresident Barak Obama
ners should run every day and
restored Mount McKinley’s another State Title summer training cuts down
original name back to Denali.
on the risk for an injury and to stay away from drugs
DeWayne Laban
You see, in the news, they
runners should not play other and alcohol. She said she College Horizon Amherst College
hopes the school’s new
would talk about a variety of Bruin Times Staff
sports like basketball.
drug policy works.
and Lawrence University
information about this topic,
Hopi High Boys Cross
Coach Lomakema said
but in Channel One News
the team leaders are Janthey get to the point. We Country Coach Rick BakDay and Perlin Loma- We are thrilled to announce that Amherst College
understand this a lot better, er said he believes that they
Girls X-Country ay
have a good chance to repeat
homa. There are about 20 (Amherst, MA) and Lawrence University (Appleton,
and we don’t get lost.
runners out for the team WI) will host College Horizons in 2016! College
Every week Channel as state champions. Hopi as competitive as
One brings up inventions High School has won 25 con- other State teams this year. This year, Coach Horizons is our 6-day summer program for Native
Lomakema said the main
made by citizens. It’s an secutive state titles, which is a
American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian high
competition is Northland
extraordinary feeling to state and national record.
Delphina Lee
school sophomores and juniors on preparing for
Coach Baker said he needs
Prep in their division.
know what humans are
Bruin
Times
Staff
She
said
students the college application process. Amherst will host
capable of making. Just to find the top seven runners
benefit from cross-country us from June 18-24 and Lawrence will host us from
not too long ago they and work to train them. Right
Hopi High School Girls because it helps them to July 9-15, 2016. This year will be Amherst's first
made a bouquet of roses, now, he said, there are 26
Coach get in a team sport as this time hosting a College Horizons program and the
but instead of roses those runners out for cross country. Cross-Country
people decided to make Nobody stepped up to be the Laverne Lomakema said helps them adapt to life third time Lawrence will host us! With these amazbacon roses. You could team leaders, but they will the Lady Bruins will be as and school goals.
ing institutions, it promises to be one of our best
competitive as possible with
Coach
Lomakema years yet. Download the Save the Date Flyer here
eat the bacon and no side soon find them.
Baker tells his players that the other teams in the state. said runners can prevent and visit the link below to sign up for an applicaeffects would happen.
Coach Lomakema expects injuries by taking time to tion as soon as it becomes available on October
News reports from our drugs have no place in athtelevision screens are so letics. He also said the new her girls to be competitive stretch and doing warm
15, 2015. A completed application is required for
long. You have to hear about drugs and alcohol policy is with the other teams ups. Lomakema said
she likes cross-country consideration and admission to the program is sethe weather, burglaries, in effect so they have been during the Hopi Invite.
She encourages her because she just wants lective. Learn more atwww.collegehorizons.org.
shootings, car accidents and warned. Coach Baker thinks
fires. On Channel One, you the administration should runners to stay away from to be involved with the
hear about the news that have worked with the coach- drugs and alcohol. Plus, she girls. Also, to help them to
achieve their goals.
matters such as how floods es on the drug and alcohol pol said it’s the team’s policy
September 9, 2015
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 9
LOCAL NEWS
Bureau of Indian Education team makes visit to Hopi
High School and finds several areas of non-compliance
Excerpt Report posted by:
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
This Executive Summary Findings Report is an excerpt of a 34-page
Hopi High School Findings Report
as posted on the School’s website. To
view the full 34-page report, log on
to the website and click on Bureau
of Indian Education 2014-15 Integrated Accountability and Support
Monitoring / HJSHS Final Report.
Executive Summary Findings Report:
“In March 2015, the Bureau of Indian
Education’s (BIE) Integrated Accountability and Support (IA&S) Team visited
Hopi Junior Senior High School. The goal
of the monitoring visit was to gauge Hopi
Junior Senior High School’s compliance
with selected statutes of the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act (ESEA),
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and to assess its implementation of the six Associate Deputy Director (ADD) West Indicators of Effective
Practice, which the region has selected as
its standard for school improvement.
HJSHS’s leaders- Superintendent, High
School Principal, and Junior High Principal- joined the school in July 2014, sig-
naling a new direction for a school that
was formerly helmed by the same principal for 20 years. The new administrators
discussed the extensive new programs and
initiatives they would like to implement
at the school, including the Advancement
via Individual Determination (AVID) program, to assist students in better organizing their writing. The school’s facilities
are well maintained and many teachers
have access to extensive classroom technology, including SMART Boards and
iPads. The school community benefits
from vocal parents who wish to be more
involved in schoolwide planning and activities. Students also expressed that they
have at least one adult in the school that
they feel comfortable speaking with about
personal and academic difficulties.
The school faces several challenges,
the IA & S Team noted. Hopi Junior Senior High School is in restructuring status of school improvement, based on the
2012-2013 determination by BIE. The
Leadership Team, solely composed of
administrators and heads of non-academic departments, has not identified schoolwide instructional and curricular goals to
accomplish for the academic year. While
the teacher committee responsible for national accreditation relayed three schoolwide goals recommended by AdvanceED,
these goals have not been adopted school-
wide. School improvement initiatives
have been discussed, but concrete plans
for implementation have yet to be formulated. School leaders have not conducted a
comprehensive needs assessment to assess
program challenges, gaps in student learning and to create a “roadmap” for school
improvement. Teachers felt that classroom
materials were inadequate and stated that
there is currently no plan in place to purchase new textbooks in departments. Many
students and parents expressed overall
frustration with the school: students felt
that they were not sufficiently challenged
by the curriculum and were not offered
enough information about post-secondary
opportunities, while parents felt that there
was an overall lack of transparency, especially in budget matters.
The IA& S Team was left with many
unanswered questions about financial
management and budget planning, and
thus requests a comprehensive fiscal review for Hopi Junior Senior High School.
The Special Education Director discussed a questionable incentive program
for students with disabilities that may be
operating with Part B funds, which was
not designated as an allowable secondary transition activity in the Consolidated Schoolwide Budget. Several allegations of financial mismanagement were
expressed by students and community
members. Focus group participants stated
that school leaders repeatedly stated “inadequate funds” were available for a variety of programs, including purchasing
classroom materials. The Business Manager was not present during the course
of the onsite review to answer questions
about the school’s finances.
Recommended and compliance actions
outlined in this report may assist Hopi Junior Senior High School in improving implementation of its schoolwide program.
School leaders must ensure that all appropriate stakeholders are involved in school
improvement planning, especially the development of the Title I Schoolwide Plan.
Schoolwide improvement goals should
be selected and followed. All staff members should receive ongoing training in
data analysis and data-driven instructional planning; a schoolwide positive behavior model should be adopted schoolwide.
Administrators must ensure that instructional paraprofessionals are not used as
substitutes in classrooms; they must have
direct supervision by classroom teachers. Within 20 days of the date of this
report, the school must submit the “201415 ESEA and IDEA Compliance Action
Plan,” found in the online Native Star repository, to outline the school’s planned
actions to remedy noncompliance areas.”
NI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012 7
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For information call:
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Opportunities F15-SP16
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Hopi Grants & Scholarship Program
APS HOPI SCHOLARSHIP: $4,000 ($2,000
FALL/$2,000 SPRING) - Through a special partnership
with the Arizona Public Service (APS) Foundation, the
Hopi Tribe Grants and Scholarship Program and the Hopi
Education Endowment Fund are delighted to announce
this year’s APS Hopi Scholarship. This scholarship is for
those Hopi students pursuing a degree in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) fields, Nursing
or Education fields.
Applicants must be pursuing an AAS, AS, BA or BS at
the sophomore thru the senior level at an accredited college or university for the Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Academic
Year. In addition to general eligibility requirements students must submit a special scholarship application and a
one-page essay regarding “Commitment to Community”.
The selected students must perform 40 hours of community service that will benefit the Hopi community by August
2016. Deadline for applications is September 30, 2015.
JEAN CHARLEY-CALL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP:
$1,000 ($500 FALL/$500 SPRING) - In partnership with
the Call Family, the scholarship was established by her
family to honor Mrs. Jean Charley-Call of the Village
of Moencopi. The scholarship will provide two $1,000
scholarships for 2 full-time Hopi students pursuing an
undergraduate nursing degree at an accredited college or
university for the 2015-2016 Academic Year.
Applicants must submit a Special Scholarship Application and a 1 page essay that answers the following: What
is your inspiration for choosing the nursing field? and
What are you plans upon completion of your program?
Deadline for applications is September 30, 2015.
Please contact the Hopi Tribe Grants & Scholarship
Program at (928) 734-3542 if you have any questions.
Graduate Horizons site location will be announced in September
The Graduate Horizons program will be offered in 2016 and our host institution and dates will be announced by September! This 4-day summer workshop is
for Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and First Nations college students and college graduates who are seeking to apply to graduate school or
professional school within 1-3 years. Download the Save the Date Flyer here and sign up for an application to our workshop as soon as it becomes available
on October 15, 2015 using the link below. A completed application is required for consideration and admission to the program is selective. To learn more, visit
our website at www.graduatehorizons.org.
10 TUESDAY, SEPEMBER 15, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
LOCAL NEWS
OHLA established to protect rights and interests on Hopi
Partitioned Lands, Moenkopi District and New Lands
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
The Office of Hopi Lands was
established on Dec. 8, 1978 by
Resolution H-15-79. The Tribal Council approved Resolution
H-05-2004 on Dec. 2, 2003 to
merge the Office of Land Information System, Property Dismantling/Disposal Project and Office
of Hopi Lands to what is now the
Office of Hopi Lands Administration (OHLA).
The mission of OHLA is to,
“To protect the rights and interests of the Hopi Tribe and Hopi
people on the Hopi Partitioned
Lands, Moenkopi District and the
newly acquired lands.”
Edison Tu’tsi, has been Director of OHLA for three years after
the Property Dismantling/Disposal Project ended in 2012. OHLA
staff are: Abigail Kooyahoema,
Secretary; Garyth Poocha, Ernie
Holmes and Mocktima Masayesva, Field Monitors.
The yearly budget for OHLA
is over $246,000 from Hopi General Funds (H-13). Tu’tsi said the
10% cut will affect the program
where staff is needed. Tu’tsi said
he needs more Field Monitors to
cover Hopi Lands because activities are happening every day. New
vehicles were recently purchased
for the Monitors because the older
vehicles had over 200,000 miles
and no longer reliable. The Monitors use GPS equipment to map
their exact locations out in the
field and to make sure AA signers
are within their land assignment.
The function and mission of
OHLA is accomplished through
the three Field Monitors who
monitor 1.6 million acres of Hopi
Land and newly acquired lands of
approximately 305,596 acres. The
monitors refer/report activities of
trespass livestock, fence cutting,
wildlife sightings, illegal woodcutting of green trees and harvest of firewood, illegal activities
without permit and resources taken off the Hopi Reservation. The
Field Monitors referral and reports are submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Programs, Hopi Land Team, Hopi
Tribal Council, Bureau of Indian
Affairs Hopi Agency, Office of
Navajo and Hopi Relocation and
other outside agencies.
OHLA assists other DNR programs in conducting inventories
including: GPS of land/property
and agriculture sites, water resource surveys, illegal dumpsites,
wildlife surveys, drought monitoring, livestock and feral horse
round ups.
Goals and objectives of OHLA :
• To complete and revise the HPL
guidelines and, land assignments
agreement and application procedure for the land use on the
HPL areas. It is currently under being reviewed by the Hopi
Tribal General Counsel prior
to being approved by the Hopi
Tribal Council.
• OHLA will continue to look out
for the interest and rights in protecting the natural resources for
the Hopi Tribe and Hopi People
on HPL.
• Administer and implement the
Accommodation Agreements
(AA). There are currently 47 Navajo families who have signed
the 1997 Accommodation Lease
Agreement.
• Gain complete jurisdiction over
all the Hopi Tribal Lands and
complete the Trust Taking of
new lands.
• Serve as first responders in declared emergencies on the Hopi
Reservation.
“Working in this position I
have learned a lot and one thing
that I would like to do, but I know
is impossible, it to get Hopi’s aboriginal lands back,” said Tu’tsi.
OHLA provides administrative
oversight of the Accommodation Agreement Leases (AA) and
serves as a liaison between HPL
Navajo families and Hopi Tribe
in addressing issues that pertain
to the lease agreements that includes housing, infrastructure,
electrical power line extensions,
water wells/lines, sanitary facilities, road improvements, dispute
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (AZDVS) Visit
Attention all Veterans and/or Family Members of Veterans, a
AZDVS Benefits Officer will be offering counseling and assistance to
apply for Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits. Please bring a copy of
your military discharge document (DD Form 214); an ID card;
social security card; marriage and/or divorce documents; birth
and/or death certificates; and any financial award letters to apply
for VA benefits during the scheduled visit to Hopi.
Where:
Hopi Veterans Services
Located in H.O.P.I. Cancer Support Services bldg.
Kykotsmovi, Arizona (across the street from the
Hopi Tribal Complex)
When:
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Time:
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MST)
resolution process, social services
and jurisdictional issues.
OHLA deals with many issues
on a daily basis. Most recent, was
the livestock roundup on HPL
where protestors, non-natives,
relatives and other Navajos came
to where the roundup took place.
“These people come to protest
thinking they are helping the AA
signers but they are not,” said
Tu’tsi. “They are actually making
it worse for them because the activity is happening on the signers
land and they are responsible for
what happens there. These people
come and they leave.”
When this occurs, Tu’tsi said
they are breaking the bond they
have built with the signers, but a
majority of the signers have established a good relationship with the
OHLA and other DNR programs.
“We enforce what they signed
to on the accommodation agreement, but we also provide them
with assistance as well,” said
Tu’tsi.
The three monitors cover over a
million acres and divide the monitor activities over a three month
span. It is hard to get them into
areas where there are no access
roads. In these areas, there are
a lot of illegal activities such as
woodcutting and hunting. Other
issues are: vandalism, trash, fence
cutting and taking of resources.
“We have windmills for Navajo
Do you have questions regarding your
Indian allotments or your IIM Account?
Join us for an two educational session for Allottees on:
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 – 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
o The American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004
and how it may affect your family
o Estate planning tools: Wills, Gift Deeds, Powers of Attorney
o Realty questions
o Land Buy-Back Program
Presented by Representatives from:
The Office of the Special Trustee (OST),
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Hopi Realty
To schedule an appointment please call Hopi Veterans Services at
(928) 734-3461/3462. You can also call Tanya, AZDVS, at (928)
674- 8332.
Lower Moencopi Community Center
For more information call: OST 505-786-6041
Celebrating the 27th Annual Verde River Day
at Dead Horse Ranch State Park Sept 26th
COTTONWOOD, AZ (September
8, 2015) - Dead Horse Ranch State
Park, along with the Cottonwood
Chamber of Commerce, and sponsoring nonprofits and corporations from
around the state, will host and celebrate the annual Verde River Day on
Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. The festivities during
Verde River Day celebrate our community connection to the free-flowing
Verde River, a green, life-giving jewel
in Arizona’s arid natural landscape.
Preservation and care of this vital resource – for both people and wildlife
alike – will be promoted by the organizations participating in the event. In
honor of the occasion, Arizona State
Parks will waive the entrance admission on September 26th to Dead Horse
Ranch State Park, where the celebration will take place.
Activities during the event include
organized canoe and kayak rides, sand
castle building, a climbing wall, and
over 40 nature-based exhibits with educational information about the Verde
River’s riparian habitat and wildlife.
Food will also be provided by local
charities, who will raise money for
worthy causes by providing hamburgers, pizza, snow-cones, nachos, frybread, and a pancake breakfast.
Guests of all ages will be welcome
to fish in the park lagoons that is
stocked with channel catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie
and sunfish. Visitors will also be welcome to take advantage of the scheduled Arizona Game & Fish Department’s fishing clinic. Fishing licenses
are not required during clinic hours.
Poles, bait, and tackle are provided
for all age groups.
Verde River Day will also feature
live music throughout the day from
the Cottonwood Community Band,
Will Eaton, Tres Rios Chica, Verde
Voices, the Jerome Ukulele Band,
Dave Joslin and Blayne McCullum.
The Boy Scouts will be presenting
the colors and Mayor Diane Joens of
the City of Cottonwood will speak,
and the singer/songwriter winners
of the Verde River Day songwriting
competition hosted by the Verde River Valley Nature Organization will
perform their award-winning songs.
Dead Horse Ranch State Park is located adjacent to and across from Verde
River near the community of Cottonwood. It is centrally located near several major population centers such as
Flagstaff, Phoenix and Prescott. This
event would not be possible without
the generous support of Arizona State
Parks in making Dead Horse Ranch
State Park accessible to all during the
event. Organizers would also like to
thank the many organizations that
have partnered to sponsor Verde River
Day, which include the City of Cottonwood, the Cottonwood Chamber of
Commerce, Verde River Valley Nature
and Hopi ranchers out in HPL and
Navajos who live in the main area
come to these windmills and take
water for their livestock,” said
Tu’tsi. “Sometimes they will vandalize the wells and it affects the
Navajo ranchers on HPL who use
it. They know who the vandals
are but are afraid to say because
of retaliation. There is still some
resistance from non-signers in the
Big Mountain area.”
OHLA accomplished through
the three Field Monitors:
Implementation of the AA and
Settlement Agreement by conducting annual compliance inventory reports of all AA home sites
and agriculture sites used by HPL
Navajo Families.
Attended Chapter House meetings in the HPL areas.
Completed the sixth year of
monitoring the Non-Development Zones surrounding the golden eagle nesting sites in the 1934
reservation.
Assisted Hopi Resources Enforcement Services (HRES) and
Office of Range Management
with livestock impoundment in
HPL and District 6.
Assisted the Wildlife and Ecosystem Management Program
with surveys of golden eagle prey
base throughout the reservation
and the new lands.
For more information contact
OHLA Secretary at (928) 734-3642.
Organization, Town of Clarkdale, National Park Service, Verde River Basin
Partnership, The Nature Conservancy,
the Sierra Club, American Rivers, and
Salt River Project.
For more information or to keep
up with current news about the 2015
Verde River Day event, visit the web
site at www.verderiverday.com/ or
follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VerdeRiverDay?fref=ts.
For information on Arizona State
Parks, call (928) 634-5283 or visit AZStateParks.com/parks/DEHO.
Tent camp sites to full hookup camping sites are available at a fee of
$15 to $30 depending on the type of
camping site needed. Cabins are also
available for $55 but reservations
must be made well in advance. Reservations for camping can be made
24-hours-a-day at AZStateParks.com
or by calling (520) 586-2283 between
8am and 5pm (Mountain Standard
Time) seven days per week.
For information about all 27 Arizona State Parks, the Trails and
Off-Highway Vehicle Programs and
State Historic Preservation Office
call (602) 542-4174 or visit AZStateParks.com. Campsite and Cave Tour
reservations can be made online at
AZStateParks.com or by calling the
Reservation Call Center at (520) 5862283. Open 7 days a week, from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. MST. Follow AZStateParks on Twitter and Facebook.
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