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“Villages Against Meth” Grassroots

Group Presents to Hopi Tribal Council

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Villages Against Meth March 20, 2019 Meeting at Hopi Health Care Center (Photo by Romalita Laban/HT)

ROMALITA LABAN

HOPI TUTUVENI

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – Monday, June 24,

2019, the “Villages Against Meth” grassroots group was scheduled to present to the

Hopi Tribal Council at 9:00 a.m., however,

bystanders were sure to see the group of individuals were still lined up outside of the

temporary entrance to Hopi Tribal Council

Chambers past 9:00a.m.

Hopi Tutuveni staff attempted to sit in

on the presentation, however due to limited

seats in the chambers, some of the patrons

were not allowed entrance by Hopi Tribe

Security personnel, until approximately

11:30 a.m.

Prior to being able to enter, Tutuveni

staff did acquire a copy of the “VILLAGES

AGAINST METH Hopi Tribal Council Presentation AGENDA” which amongst other

information listed the following main eight

items: 1. Intro of why we’re here 2. Education – Whitney, Education/Awareness ef-

forts 3. Physician testimony 4. Testimonies

5. Presentation of VAM report 6. Subject

Matter Experts 7. Accountability & Responsibility 8. Obvious on Efforts and Tangible

communication on your work toward ending this crisis

In the January third Hopi Tutuveni publication, an article regarding the Town-Hall

Meeting held by the grassroots group was

published. Since that publication, a March

20, 2019 meeting was attended by Hopi Tutuveni staff, during which time,

Cont on Page 2

Hopi Tutuveni 2019 Subscription Drive

Begins Monday - July 1, 2019

Basket made out of Hopi Tutuveni newspapers, will be raffled off in Hopi Tutuveni

Subscription drive (Photo by Carl Onsae/HT)

All items are donated by local artists and local gift shops here on the Hopi reservation.

(Photo by Carl Onsae/HT)

ROMALITA LABAN

HOPI TUTUVENI

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – Since the June

fourth announcement of the Hopi Tutuveni’s 2019 Subscription Drive, the Tutuveni staff have received interest, comments and support to see this vision of

revenue generating, while attending to

ensuring readers get their paper, coming

to fruition.

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COUNCIL’S CORNER

Hopi Tribal Council

FY 2019 Resolution Summaries, Resolution Approved Summary

H-025-2019 04/09/19 Hopi Tribal Council supports Grand Canyon Centennial

Protection Act of 2019 to permanently withdraw 1 million acres from mineral

entry.

Vote: 18 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-026-2019 05/06/19 Approves Sole Source Consultant Agreement with Daniel E.

Driscoll, Bald & Golden Eagle Biologist to provide technical Golden eagle assistance

to the Hopi Tribe.

Vote: 19 in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining. Chairman presiding

H-027-2019 05/06/19 Approves contract with David J. McIntyre, Ph.D., ABPP,

Behavioral Science Consulting, LLC as Court appointed mental health examiner.

Vote: 16 in favor, 2 opposed, 2 abstaining, Chairman presiding

H-028-2019 05/06/19 Approves Thirty-two (32) individuals into membership of the

Hopi Tribe pursuant to Article II-Membership, Section 2 (a) and Enrollment

Ordinance 33.

Vote: 19 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining. Chairman presiding

H-029-2019 05/07/19 Approves the establishment of the Hopi Gaming Team with

the delegated authority to provide recommendations regarding gaming to the

Hopi Tribal Council for approval and a budget of $10,200.00.

16 in favor, 2 opposed, 1 abstaining. Chairman presiding

H-030-2019 05/07/19 Approves the extension of Agreement with Red Plains to finalize the Scope of Work with Projects HIR 503, HIR 501, HIR 4 and HIR

Inventory & LRTP.

Vote: 18 in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining. Chairman presiding

H-031-2019 05/07/19 Approves Consulting Agreement with Snyder & Butler,

PLLC to complete the Hopi Tribe’s annual audit for Fiscal Year ended

December 31, 2018.

Vote: 19 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining. Chairman presiding

H-032-2019 05/23/19 Approves and accepts award of $800,000.00 from the Office of

Head Start to purchase a modular to be placed on the campus of Second

Mesa Day School.

Vote: 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstaining. Chairman presiding

H-033-2019 06/04/19 Approves a Water Rights Negotiation Team and authorizes

the Team to negotiate a Water Settlement on behalf of the Hopi Tribe.

Vote: 13 in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining. Chairman presiding

H-034-2019 06/04/19 Approves purchase of a refuse collection truck and rear loader

for purposes of providing solid waste services to the Hopi People and businesses.

Vote: 12 in favor, 4 opposed, 0 abstaining. Chairman presiding

H-035-2019 06/04/19 Approves amendment to Resolution H-060-2017 by increasing funds to complete the Hopi Emergency Medical Services Westside Substation Project.

Vote: 15 in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining. Chairman presiding

H-036-2019 06/05/19 Approves an alternate water source for the Moenkopi area.

Vote: 13 in favor, 0 opposed 1 abstaining. Chairman presiding

H-037-2019 06/06/19 Authorizes an amendment to Resolution H-029-2019 by allocating and approving a budget in the amount of $10,200.00 and authorizing the

Tribal Treasurer to expend said funds.

Vote: 10 in favor, 6 opposed, 0 abstaining. Chairman presiding

H-038-2019 0607/19 Approves and appoints an Interim Board of Commissioners for

the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority and appoints Annette F. Talayumptewa

to serve as the HTHA Interim BOC Chairperson.

Vote: 8 in favor, 1 opposed, 3 abstaining. Chairman presiding

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meeting discussions included comments from local community members

regarding concerns about plaguing issues

as a result of meth use in the communities, what could be done to address and

combat continued use and sale of meth

and signatures were being garnered on

two petitions being circulated at the

meeting.

Since the March 2019 meeting at the

Hopi Health Care Center, Tutuveni staff

attempted making contact with those

thought to be leading the grassroots effort for follow up. Questions which were

planned to be presented included what

the petition contained, how many signatures had been garnered and what legal

attempts were in place to address excluding an individual from the Hopi reservation for being a “known” meth dealer,

facts behind any arrests of meth dealers

and where funding was coming from to

support the grassroots efforts. However,

as of publication deadline for this July

2nd publication, return replies and contact were not received.

Hopi Tutuveni staff has received an

email from Samantha Honanie, identifying as “Educator, Independent Consultant, and Community Empowerment

Advocate” on June 27, 2019 noting the

following: “Good news Hopi, we got a

second meeting with Hopi Tribal Council. This meeting was confirmed for Monday - July 8th from 8am-12pm. We will

submit a request for another facility to

accommodate community members to

prevent anyone being turned away due

to the minimal capacity of the council

chambers…We again invite organizations, programs, former users, and especially our youth & families. Please save

the date and join us as we make our ask

to our Hopi Tribal Council to remedy

the meth public health crisis. More to

come…Reminder – Community meeting Monday, July 1st at Hopi Health Care

Center starting at 6pm.”

Hopi Tutuveni staff will make another

attempt to attend the grassroots group’s

presentation to Hopi Tribal Council on

July 8, 2019.

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July 2, 2019

Hopi Tutuveni begins subscription

drive, Cont.

after Hopi Tutuveni office has received

official receipt of payment. The drawing will take place on August 1, 2019

(need not be present to win) and winner’s

names will be published in the August

sixth Hopi Tutuveni publication. The incentives along with the unique baskets

will be equal to, or valued more than,

what the subscription cost would be.

Participants who subscribe during that

time will in turn be guaranteed that the

publications, which come out every first

and third Tuesday of the month, will

reach them via mail. Currently 5,000 copies of the Hopi Tribe’s official newspaper

are currently being distributed monthly

and through seventeen distribution sites,

located on and off the Hopi reservation.

On June 10, 2019 we received contact from Clark Tenakhongva, Hopi Vice

Chairman who is also a local Hopi artist/

performer, who committed support to the

Hopi Tutuveni’s efforts via offering one

(1) set of five (5) CD/DVDs which will

go to one of the lucky 2019 Hopi Tutuveni Subscription Drive participants. The

set was added to the already acquired

items, such as the (4) “Hopi Tutuveni”

Baskets, 1 set – “Gourd Jewels” earrings

donated by Romalita Laban, a “Don’t

Worry Be Hopi” t-shirt and a Coin bracelet from Tsakursovi, “Hopi Tutuveni”

coffee mugs from Tribal Ink, 4 bags w/

incentives from Hopi Senom Transit and

a KUYI Hopi Radio t-shirt, as incentives

for drive. Hopi Tutuveni was also successful in negotiating further with KUYI

Hopi Radio and garnered three (3) more

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t-shirts resulting in one being placed in

each of the baskets. Additionally, Tutuveni also acquired two (2) beautiful pieces

of artwork from White Bear Hopi Arts

and is awaiting word from the Hopi Cultural Center, Monongya Gallery, Honyoutink and LaFonda Mexican Restaurant

in Flagstaff, Ariz. for more Hopi Tutuveni Subscription Drive incentives.

We encourage other artists and businesses that wish to participate in this portion of the efforts to contact Romalita Laban, Managing Editor at 928-737-3281 or

at rlaban@hopi.nsn.us.

A sample depiction of what the Hopi

Tutuveni Subscription Incentive Basket

may look like is shown above. We wanted

to prepare Hopi Tutuveni readers for the

upcoming drive by giving a sneak peak

of a couple of the completed baskets. A

locally commissioned Hopi artist, Ronald

L. Laban who is from Walpi village and

is a part of the local artist group – Walpi

Studios, based in Walpi, Ariz, created the

uniquely designed baskets. Some incentives are still in route to Hopi Tutuveni

with more incentives expected. There

will be a total of four baskets, filled with

the incentives, available for four lucky

2019 Hopi Tutuveni Subscription Drive

participants.

We encourage all to participate in the

Hopi Tutuveni 2019 Subscription Drive,

which is now taking place. Any questions regarding the drive can be directed

to Hopi Tutuveni staff at 928-734-3283

or 928-734-3281. Email inquiries can be

sent to rlaban@hopi.nsn.us

HEALTH

Are You at Risk for

Hepatitis C? What to

Know

(StatePoint) Approximately 2.5 million

people in the U.S. are living with chronic

hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and as many as 75 percent

of people with the disease don’t know

they’re infected. Untreated, HCV can

lead to liver damage, cirrhosis and liver

cancer. While these numbers may sound

startling, there’s good news, too.

Thanks to the recent development of

direct-acting antiviral medications, treatment of HCV has evolved significantly to

be shorter in duration, cause fewer side

effects and have cure rates higher than 90

percent for those treated.

To encourage testing, treatment and

wellness, the American Liver Foundation (ALF), the nation’s largest patient

advocacy organization for people living

with liver disease, and Lincoln Financial

Group are offering the following tips:

Get Tested

HCV is called “the silent disease” because many with the virus show no symptoms. Therefore, testing -- often a simple

blood test -- is important for higher risk

populations, especially baby boomers.

The CDC recommends that everyone

born between 1945 and 1965 get tested,

as this portion of the population is five

times more likely to have HCV than other adults. Other higher-risk populations

include current or former drug users, recipients of blood transfusions or organ

transplants before July 1992, hemodialysis patients, those who have gotten

tattoos or body piercings with nonsterile

equipment, workers who have come in

contact with infected blood at their jobs,

and those with HIV.

Get Treated, Get Cured

If you test positive, your healthcare

provider will suggest which medication

treatment options are right for you based

on your particular circumstances. To-

day’s treatments typically involve eight

to 12 weeks of oral medication, and are

well tolerated with few side effects.

“With continued improvements in detection and treatment, understanding your

risk for HCV can save your life,” says

Tom Nealon, president and CEO of ALF.

“We encourage those high-risk populations to get tested, so they can get treated

and get cured.”

Pursue Liver Health and Wellness

Once you’ve received treatment, stay

on the path to wellness. To protect your

physical health, keep all your medical

and lab appointments, see your physicians regularly, eat healthfully, pursue

hobbies, exercise and avoid alcohol and

recreational drugs. It can be common to

face some emotional and mental stress

as a result of the disease itself, as well

as the stigma associated with it. Getting

the support you need to overcome these

challenges helps the healing process. For

resources, visit liverfoundation.org.

Pursue Financial Well-being

After treatment, it’s important to recognize and overcome the financial challenges created by the disease. If you were

denied life insurance in the past, consider

speaking with a financial advisor to determine how to get affordable coverage.

Some insurance providers have incorporated the most up to date HCV information into their underwriting approach, allowing for expanded eligibility and lower

costs for coverage.

“Those with Hepatitis C are now more

empowered to secure their financial futures,” says Dr. John Greene, vice president and chief medical director at Lincoln

Financial Group.

HCV goes undetected and untreated all

too often. But knowing the facts can protect your physical, mental and financial

well-being.

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Hopi Tutuveni can help you with creating an ad to your

specific need. Call or email us to find out how

Call 928-734-3283 or

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In the Community

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July 2, 2019

Hopi Successfully The Sky Is the Limit

Holds Veterans Claims

Day Event

By: Marcella Silas, Vocational

Advisor

Special to Hopi Tutuveni

Eugene Talas, speaks to several Native Veterans during the opening part of the

event (Photo by Carl Onsae/HT)

Several patrons get information from several booths during the event (Photo by

Carl Onsae/HT)

By: CARL ONSAE

HOPI TUTUVENI

On June 19, 2019 the Veterans Affairs

and the Hopi Tribe Veterans Office held

the Claims Day Event at the Hotevilla

Youth and Elderly Center. The objective

for holding the event was to identify and

assist Veterans who have presumptive

disabilities and who might be eligible for

Veteran’s pension.

A presumptive disability is a result of

military men and women having been exposed to conditions while in service. The

condition may first appear after discharge

from the military, however, Veterans can

be considered eligible for claims. The

event was held to provide information

and aid in determining if Native Americans on the Hopi reservation might qualify for compensation payments.

Stephanie Birdwell from the Office

of Tribal Government Relations stated,

“With the focus on Veterans with presumptive disabilities and those who

are pension eligible, Veterans Affairs

is hopeful we can help Indian Country

Veterans access the full range of benefits

they have courageously earned through

their services.”

The theme for the event was “Your Service. Our Mission: Bringing VA Benefits

Home.” This theme was to encourage all

Native service men and women within

the Hopi area to come out to the event

to apply and to see if they are eligible

for compensation. It was also hoped that

individuals would also take advantage

of all the free information at the booths

from the various Hopi tribal programs,

which were represented at the event.

A raffle was also held at the event to

encourage patrons to visit all the booths

to get information on other Hopi and offreservation programs related to veterans.

Eugene Talas from the Hopi Veterans

Office stated, “This is the first time we

held this type of event on the Hopi reservation, we hope that this event encourages other Native and Hopi veterans to

come out today and apply.”

The event at the Hotevilla Youth and

Elderly center was an all day event filled

with informational booths, food, and

slide shows.

With the hopes of making this event

much bigger in the years to come, the

Hopi Veterans Affairs and Hopi Veterans

Services is ready to help all Native veterans in need.

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. - We tell our children, brothers, sisters, parents, family,

it’s never too late to pursue your educational dreams, go and reach for the stars.

The Hopi Higher Education & Workforce

Development can assist you in getting

started with your educational dreams.

We offer financial assistance to obtain a

GED, certification in a vocational trade,

a Commercial Driver’s License, and yes,

even a degree.

The Adult Vocational Training Program (AVTP) has funded students in

areas of Pharmacy Technology, Dental

Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical

Billing & Coding, Automotive Service

Technology, Diesel Technology, Combination Welding, Veterinary Assisting,

Electro-Mechanical Technology, Computer Technology, the list goes on. The

AVTP also offers a direct employment

service which assists employed individuals to relocate to another city, town, or

state for full-time employment. Services

may include apartment & utility deposits,

moving expenses, tools and work attire.

If you have been pondering the idea of

going back to school, now is the time to

act. The AVTP serves eligible Hopi Tribal

members between the ages of 18-35 for

vocational training. For direct employment services there are no age criteria,

only that you possess a high school or

GED diploma and show proof of fulltime permanent employment. For both

training and direct employment services,

there are no income criteria and applicants must reside within the State of Arizona. Services are not restricted to people

residing on the Hopi Reservation.

The Adult Vocational Training Program is recruiting interested and com-

mitted individuals to apply for services

that include tuition costs, monthly subsistence, i.e., rent, utilities and school-related expenses. Most vocational programs

range between nine to twelve months and

will have monthly start dates, as opposed

to 24 months or longer for a degree program. AVTP has many successful graduates who are now working in their career

fields with some who have chosen to

pursue higher education. Graduates can

attest that vocational training has many

benefits and has helped boost their selfconfidence and helped them to advance in

their jobs.

Within the Hopi Higher Education &

Workforce Development there are other

programs which provide funding for educational opportunities. The Workforce

Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)

is in full swing with the summer youth

employment program. The Hopi Vocational Rehabilitation Program serves individuals with disabilities with the goal

of becoming employed. The Hopi Tribal

Grants & Scholarship Program provides

funding for degree seeking students,

as well as an educational enrichment

award for students in Grades 5 through

post-secondary, and a standardized test

fee award for certifications such as for

graduate record exam, law school admission, Arizona teachers proficiency exam,

etc. There is no limit for education so to

move forward on that goal, one just has

to say, yes. The sky is the limit, out of

the way where no one can get you down.

You have nothing to lose, only to gain the

best opportunity if you decide to take the

challenge. For AVTP eligibility criteria or

any of the other programs, call 928-7343542 or 1-800-762-9630, or come to the

office located on the second floor of the

administrative building at the Hopi Tribal

Complex.

Do you like what you’re

reading?

Call or email us to tell us if we are doing a good job. We

need your feedback

928-734-3283 or rlaban@hopi.nsn.us

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COMICS?

Then draw for the

Hopi Tutuveni...

New Perspective - Education

by: Carl Onsae

Drawing comics is a great way to show your drawing skills

and your side of Hopi Humor.

If you have the skill and the humor to draw comics for the

Hopi Tutuveni...

Submit your comics to

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displayed and not edited when submitted. Hopi Tutuveni has the right to publish submitted comics.

Hopi Tutuveni

July 2, 2019

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Larry’s Corner

PUZZLES & GAMES

CONNECT THE DOTS

Problem

Solved...

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By LARRY WATAHAMAGEE

The Hopi Tutuveni

TICK-TACK-TOE

Across

1. Mavokta

3. Tukpu

6. Lolma

7. Nii’na

8. Iikwiini

10. Wuuti

11. Poosi

12. Puhikni

13. Leetayo

15. Putuh

Down

2. Hang’wa

3. nit’kya

4. Tuukwi

5. tsilli’tosi

6. siihu’at

9. mömöyi

11. kuku

12. ngu’a

14. its’e

Cross Word Puzzle

Find the English words for the

Hopi words.

Answers in next issue

Answers for June 18th edition

Across

4. Cow, 6. Bangs, 8. Jack Rabbit, 10. Amazed, 11. Dance, 12. Long, 13. Chair, 15. Morning Star, 16.

Flower, 18. Fat

Down

1. Plaza, 2. Husband, 3. Ice, 5. Want, 7. Cash Register, 9. Bathe, 10. Asian, 12. Lay, 14. Frog, 17. Left

Call 928-734-3283 for hints or answers

Hopilavyit - summer activities

Find the Hopi Words

HOPI WORDS

Aniwna - Accomplish

Nìiti - Acquire Much

Hoohu - Arrow

Tuupevu - Baked Sweet

Corn

Morivasa - Bean Field

Hatiko - Beans (Lima)

Söövööni - Boiled Fresh

Corn

Awta - Bow

Melooni - Cantaloupe

Wipho - Cat Tail

Silaqvu - Corn Husk

Tutsi - Corn Roasted

Lentikive - Flute Dance

Sami - Fresh Corn

N I D I Y A L A

Y J O B O Y A A

U O Y A K D I S

V I K I T N E L

X O A S A Z T T

E V U A Q F U L

K A H M A G T A

P U B I O N S U

A U D Y I A I H

A S A I V X O U

P I T U Z O F U

U I I J H C O H

Z T S I L A Q V

V A I M A S A L

N T I K I V E D

L H O Y A Y O O

P U J W A Y U M

Muuyi - Gopher

Oova - Grapes

Yoktaqa - Hand Hoe

Kwaayo - Hawk

Hööqö - Harvest Corn

Nimàntikive - Home

Dance

Munlalayi - Irrigate

Pahöva - Irrigation Ditch

Nitkya - Journey Food

Tihu - Kachina Doll

Halasami - Moist Ground

Pu - Now

Siw’uyi - Onion Garden

Sooya - Planting Stick

Paapu - Pod Beans

Yokva - Rain

Pasta - Remove Weeds

Kyaàsomkwivi - Scraped

Corn

Kiisi - Shade

Kwikwilhoya - Show Robe

(M)

Tsirooya - Show Wedding

Shawl (F)

Ovauusiita - Show Wedding Robes

Tuuoya - Store Dried Corn

Tala’muyaw - Summer

Months

Huuhua - Trap Rabbits &

Rodents

Qölö - Vegetable Terrance

Kawayvatnga - Watermelon

Wayongni - Wind Break

Aahu - Worm

People email me on a daily basis

telling me that I have great insight

to the world of Hopi and that every

column that I do is the truth. Sometimes they also email me about their

everyday problems. I do listen to

everyone and their problems, but

sometimes I cannot solve them all,

all I can do is just give some cat advice. And a lot of the problems that

I hear are the same problems, which

is drug and alcohol problems, youth

becoming lazier every year, and the

lack of government funding.

YES...we have a lot of problems

here on the reservation, but it’s no

more than any other native reservation here in the United States that is

dealing with western society’s ways,

to making sure we still practice our

native traditions.

We want to fit in to the new world

of all the shiny things and we want

it all, but it’s hard for us to do so

because of our religion and culture.

Some natives have given up their

culture to live the white man’s way

only to come back to the reservation

because of the stresses of living like

a white man, but that’s another story.

Problems exist everywhere; the

only place where problems don’t

exist is probably the moon. We cannot run from our problems, we can

only try to ease those problems like

a paper cut. We put a band aide on it

and let it heal, so that seem to make

the problem be gone, but sooner or

later we will get another paper cut

and then we will start the healing

process all over again. So problems

are going to exist no matter what we

do to try to remedy the situation. All

we can do is try to not get a paper

cut again but eventually we will get

a paper cut.

A meeting occurred recently with

the Hopi tribal council, where a group

of people wanted to either force the

tribal council to change a certain

law and/or make a new law, all together, and which pertains to drug

related problems here on the reservation. I heard the meeting ended in

tears both happy and sad, but the real

question is “Does the council really

want to change the law” or “How really important are the Hopi people

to Tribal Council?” and “What are

the Tribal Councils priorities, anyway?” All in all, these people who

were there, trying to demand change

had good intentions behind seeing

change in their community, but it

also occurred to me that demanding

change is tough. People don’t want

to change, if it works for them and

not for others, they are not going to

change. We either lead by example

or lead by force or maybe both.

Let me tell you what I think about

the leading. Leading by example is

to make sure everyone can see the

good you do and hope someone follows your example, but it also can be

a bad thing when you do wrong and

lead by a bad example. Leading by

force is to make sure you do well by

forcing a situation in order to make

it right and it can also become bad

when you force a situation to your

own way which can then lead to

more complications. So how do we

know if were leading by example or

force? Does it depend on the situation? Or does it depend on what we

see? But all in all both can be good

and both can be bad, depends on

what you use it for.

So, how do we know what a true

leader is? How is it really defined?

If you ask any Hopi person on how

they feel about the tribal government, I guarantee that every answer

revolves around the tribal council’s

decisions. Some will say, “Our tribal council does not care for us.” Or

“Our tribal council does not know

what they are doing.” But all in all,

whom should we follow, if neither

the tribal government is leading by

example or by force?

When I was young kitten, my

mom would always say that I could

become Chairman of the Hopi tribe,

but I’m pretty sure every parent said

that to his or her children, “young

kittens” back in the day….

But now we tell our children to

not be like the tribal council or the

Chairman of the Hopi tribe because

we think the Hopi tribe is breaking

apart. We are breaking apart due to

the fact of money being involved. So

this government stuff is really new to

us, because it’s only been about 80

plus years since the tribal council has

been in “power.”

But again, we have a lot of problems here on the reservation and it

all stems from one source…money.

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sand in the house, you can sweep

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sweep again hoping you get it all out

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'So much progress' treating the NAJA selects Trahant as 2019

diabetes epidemic in Indian

NAJA-Medill Milestone

Country

Achievement Award recipient

Dr. Yvette Roubideaux, Rosebud Sioux/Standing Rock Sioux, speaks to delegates

at the National Congress of American Indians. (Photo by Jourdan Bennett-Begaye,

Indian Country Today)

Mark Trahant

been extraordinary progress.

Indian Country Today

Dr. Yvette Roubideaux, Rosebud

Sioux/Standing Rock Sioux, speaks to

Yet Indian Country still shows the delegates at the National Congress of

highest rate of diabetes; Native Ameri- American Indians. (Photo by Jourdan

cans are twice as likely to get diabetes as Bennett-Begaye, Indian Country Today)

other population groups

Indian Country still shows the highest

Dr. Yvette Roubideaux took a quick rate of diabetes; Native Americans are

poll Wednesday from the podium at the twice as likely to get diabetes as other

National Congress of American Indians population groups.

mid-year meeting in Sparks, Nevada.

“The big picture is that we’ve seen

“How many of you think we’ve made amazing outcomes in the prevention and

great progress with American Indians and treatment of diabetes over the past 20

Alaska Natives with diabetes? Raise your years,” Roubideaux told Indian Country

hand.”

Today. She credits the Special Diabetes

A few hands went up. “How many Program for Indians as a key element

think we still have more to do?”

in that success. Roubideaux, Rosebud

Far more hands in the air, followed by, Sioux/Standing Rock Sioux, is director

“how many of you think that diabetes is of the NCAI Policy Research Center in

still a significant crisis in our communi- Washington, D.C.

ties?”

“The proportion of people with diabeNearly every hand went up.

tes who are American Indians and Alaska

For the record Roubideaux agreed with Natives has not increased since 2011. It’s

all three premises. Indian Country has amazing results,” she said. “We’ve seen

made extraordinary progress on the dia- the mortality for diabetes and American

betes front even though there remains a Indians and Alaska Natives go down.

long way to go before the disease is under And most exciting is the complications

control. But at the same time there has for diabetes are going down.”

Photo by: Jaynie Parrish

Native News Online Staff

nativenewsonline.net

NORMAN, Okla. — The Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) will

recognize Mark Trahant (Shoshone-Bannock) as an awardee during the 2019 National Native Media Conference in Prior

Lake, Minnesota.

NAJA selected Mark Trahant (Shoshone-Bannock) as the 2019 NAJA-Medill

Milestone Achievement Award recipient.

The award honors an individual who

has made a lasting impact on media to the

benefit of Indigenous communities and

is given jointly by the Native American

Journalists Association and the Medill

School of Journalism, Media, and Integrated Marketing Communications at

Northwestern University to celebrate responsible storytelling and journalism in

Indian Country.

The award honors an individual who

has made a lasting impact on media to the

benefit of Indigenous communities and

Cont. On Page 8 is given jointly by the Native American

Journalists Association and the Medill

School of Journalism, Media, and Integrated Marketing Communications at

Northwestern University to celebrate responsible storytelling and journalism in

Indian Country.

The award also includes a $5,000 cash

prize and an invitation to the recipient to

speak with Medill faculty and students

Joy Harjo, Muscogee (Creek) Nation,

becomes nation’s first Native

American U.S. Poet Laureate

on campus in Evanston, Ill., to further

advance the representation of Indigenous

journalists in mainstream media.

Trahant’s contributions will be highlighted during the award presentation

ceremony set for Monday, Sept. 16 from

12-2 p.m. in coordination with the NAJA

Membership Luncheon during the 2019

National Native Media Conference at

Mystic Lake Center Sept. 15-18 in Prior

Lake, Minnesota.

Conference attendees must have a ticket to attend this event. NAJA members

may RSVP for free. Tickets are available

for $50 each for non-members andmay

be purchased online in advance or on site

at the registration desk (limited availability).

His nomination was reviewed and selected by the NAJA-Medill Selection

Committee based on the following award

criteria:

Body of journalistic work during career

•Contribution to society through outstanding journalism

•Recognition and respect from peers and

community

•Significant contributions to the advancement of Native Americans in the field of

journalism

•Commitment to NAJA and its values

such as free press, accurate representation

of Indigenous communities in media, etc.

Trahant is editor of Indian Country Today (ICT). He reflected on

Cont. On Page 8

Centers for Disease Control

release suicide stats. Native

American women top the list

with 139 percent increase

Vincent Schilling

Indian Country Today

Joy Harjo has been named Poet Laureate of the United States. Photo by

Shawn Miller, Library of Congress.

Vincent Schilling

Indian Country Today

Being named poet laureate was exciting but completely unexpected,’ says

Harjo, the first Native American ‘official

poet’ of the United States

The Library of Congress has appointed

it’s newest U.S. Poet Laureate, awardwinning book author, musician and poet

Joy Harjo. Harjo, 68, as a member of the

Muscogee (Creek) Nation will be the nation’s first Native American U.S. Poet

Laureate when she succeeds Tracy K.

Smith.

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

made the announcement Wednesday that

Harjo would serve as the 23rd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry and stated “Joy

Harjo has championed the art of poetry—

‘soul talk’ as she calls it—for over four

decades,” said Hayden in a release.

“To her, poems are ‘carriers of dreams,

knowledge and wisdom,’ and through

them, she tells an American story of tradition and loss, reckoning and myth-making. Her work powerfully connects us to

the earth and the spiritual world with direct, inventive lyricism that helps us reimagine who we are.”

Harjo, who currently lives in Tulsa,

Oklahoma, her hometown said of the

appointment in the official announcement., “What a tremendous honor it is

to be named the U.S. Poet Laureate.” “I

share this honor with ancestors and teachers who inspired in me a love of poetry,

who taught that words are powerful and

can make change when understanding

appears impossible, and how time and

timelessness can live together within a

poem. I count among these ancestors and

teachers my Muscogee (Creek) people,

the librarians who opened so many doors

for all of us, and the original poets of the

indigenous tribal nations of these lands,

who were joined by diverse peoples from

nations all over the world to make this

country and this country’s poetry.” “It’s

such an honoring for Native people in this

country, when we’ve been so disappeared

and disregarded,” Harjo told NPR. in an

interview Wednesday. “And yet we’re the

root cultures, over 500-something tribes

and I don’t know how many at first contact. But it’s quite an honor ... I bear that

honor on behalf of the people and my ancestors. So that’s really exciting for me.”

The Library of Congress also tweeted

the announcement Wednesday afternoon

accompanied by a short interview with

Harjo.

What is the U.S. Poet Laureate?

According to the Library of Congress,

the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry is

appointed to the Library of Congress in

order to seek “to raise the national consciousness to a greater appreciation

Cont. On Page 8

The suicide rate for the United States’

general population latest is 33% higher

than the rate in 1999 according to the

latest CDC report, Native men are also

higher than average at 71%

The Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention have just released their latest

June 2019 report titled Suicide Rates for

Females and Males by Race and Ethnicity: United States, 1999 and 2017 which

documents the number of deaths caused

by suicide in the United States from the

years of 1999 to 2017.

The total U.S. population has seen an

increase of 33% in suicides in the past

18-year report, the CDC also reported the

following:

For females, age-adjusted suicide rates

increased significantly between 1999 and

2017 for all race and ethnicity groups

except non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander. The largest increase occurred for

non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska

Native females [at] 139%.

The CDC also reported the same for

non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska

Native men at a 71% increase.

suicide_1999_2017_fig2

According to the CDC, “Data are from

the National Vital Statistics System Multiple Cause of Death files for 1999 and

2017.”

According to a CDC 2018 report,

“American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/

AN) have the highest rates of suicide

of any racial/ethnic group in the United

States … Suicide disproportionately affects American Indians/Alaska Natives.

The suicide rate among AI/AN has been

increasing since 2003, and in 2015, AI/

AN suicide rates in the 18 states participating in the National Violent Death

Reporting System was 21.5 per 100,000,

more than 3.5 times higher than those

among racial/ethnic groups with the lowest rates.”

In answer to the CDC report, USA Today’s Alia E. Dastagir reported on how

Native American and Alaska Native

women are disproportionately affected by

suicide, and that suicide is often caused

by high rates of poverty, substance abuse,

geographic location and limited access to

health services.

In the article, Shelby Rowe, Chickasaw, talked about how the death of her

husband soon after the birth of her second child had eventually caused her to

make an attempt on her life. Luckily, she

survived.

Rowe told USA Today, "I wanted to

live, I just didn’t know how to anymore

… I think that’s something that a lot of

people miss, they think that individuals

who are suicidal want to die."

Rowe explained in an email to Indian

Country Today that in the days after her

attempt she was able to connect with her

father which gave her a new outlook on

her life.

Rowe also mentioned that the CDC's

recent report shows "what many of us in

Native communities already knew – suicide rates are increasing exponentially

for our people. Through my work, I’m

fortunate enough to know of dozens of

really good programs operated by tribal

nations that are helping to save lives. If

we all work together, within the next 20

years we can show a remarkable decrease

in suicide deaths among our people."

Rowe currently serves on the Consumer Survivor Committee for the National

Suicide Prevention Lifeline and on the

Clinical Advisory Board for Crisis Text

Line. Rowe is also a co-chair for the

newly formed Indigenous Peoples Committee for the American Association of

Suicidology.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

If you or someone you love is experiencing a crisis, please call 1-800-273TALK (8255), or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org for resources.

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Diabetes epidemic in Indian

Country, Cont.

Incidents per million people of end

stage renal disease (Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention.)

The data shows a sharp decrease in the

complications associated with diabetes,

such as a 54 percent drop in kidney failure, according to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention. More than 300

tribes are engaged in diabetes education,

exercise programs, or nutrition initiatives

and 66 are funded directly through the

Special Diabetes Program for Indians.

Another data point is the reduction in

glucose levels for American Indians and

Alaska Natives. This, she said, is like the

“gold star” from the Special Diabetes Program for Indians because of the decrease

blood glucose means better diabetes care.

“There actually had been decrease complications … going down faster than all

the other racial and ethnic groups.”

The data is showing the success of

these programs, especially when it comes

to reducing diabetes-releated complications through better care.

An issue brief by the U.S. Health and

Human Services Office of the Assistant

Secretary for Planning and Evaluation

translated the data into “cost savings” for

taxpayers through Medicare. Permanent

kidney failure, also known as end-stage

renal disease, is covered by Medicare.

“Under our relatively conservative

assumption,” the agency observed, the

overall reduction in kidney-related issues

estimated an accumulated Medicare savings between 2006 and 2015 of $435.9

million. To put that number in context,

the Special Diabetes Program for Indians

is funded at $150 million per year.

The Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention says one reason for the slowing diabetes rates is because the Indian

health system uses a team based-care approach that includes “patient education,

community outreach, care coordination,

tracking of health outcomes, and access

to healthcare providers, nutritionists, diabetes educators, pharmacists, community

health workers, and behavioral health clinicians.”

Diabetes remains at epidemic level, but

complications from the disease is declining in several areas (Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention)

At the NCAI conference, Dr. Roubideaux made that point that best practices do

lead to better outcomes in diabetes prevention.

“If you attended more of the 16 week

classes, you have a lower risk of diabetes,” she said. If you attended more case

management visits, you had lower risk

factors for diabetes and better care means

better outcomes.

Roubideaux told delegates about her

visits to the Zuni Pueblo. In the 1990s we

were there to look at their dialysis center

and 18 beds running all the time. “It was

really sad,” she said.

Then she visited in 2013 or 2014 and

the pueblo had summer programs for

youth doing soccer and exercise. They

had programs where kids learn how to

garden and they had wellness camps. “I

got to watch a group of probably four to

eight year olds doing the Zumba class,”

she said. “I have to admit it was very

emotional because 20 years earlier I had

been in that community and I noticed all

the obesity and the kids, these kids doing

the Zumba class were normal weight and

that's a great start for their futures and for

the community as a whole.”

And if you multiply that story across

573 tribes across the country it shows

how an epidemic can be defeated.

“Okay, so now let's turn the tide,” Roubideaux said. “But let's think about the

questions at the beginning. We still have

an epidemic going on. We still have serious issues in our communities. We still,

despite these great outcomes, we still

haven't moved to end disparities.”

Joy Harjo Poet Laureate, Cont.

of the reading and writing of poetry.”

The Poet Laureate is appointed on an

annual basis by the Librarian of Congress

and the appointment is from September

to May of the following year. Specific duties of the Poet Laureate are loosely defined to give the Poet Laureate freedom

to work on specific projects, participate

in speaking engagements or chair literary

festivals.

The first consultant in poetry was Joseph Austander in 1937, who was followed by 29 appointees to the position,

some of whom served for up to two years.

In 1986, the position was named the Poet

Laureate Consultant in Poetry. Joy Harjo

will be the 23rd.

Awards and music

Harjo has received numerous awards

for her literary work to include American

Book Awards for her books In Mad Love

and War and her 2012 memoir Crazy

Brave, which also won the PEN Center

USA Prize for creative nonfiction.

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Though Harjo is an award-winning

acclaimed poet and author, she is also

a well-known saxophonist having performed with such bands as Poetic Justice

and the Arrow Dynamics. Harjo is also

a founding board member of the Native

American Arts and Cultures Foundation.

Respected Indian Country Today contributor Suzan Shown Harjo expressed

her sentiments via email about Harjo's

appointment.

“Joy Harjo is one of our preeminent

Native poets and U.S. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden is to be applauded for

appointing her as the U.S. Poet Laureate,

one of only 23 to hold that exalted title.

Now that the first Native person has been

named Poet Laureate, our young Native

poets will be able to envision themselves

as honored in their own time, and maybe

even as making a living as a poet. Congratulations, Joy, for all the good you will

do with this great honor. Mvto, Hokte!”

NAJA selects Trahant , Cont.

the first tribal editor, Elias Boudinot

(Cherokee), the namesake for another of

NAJA’s top awards, when reflecting on

the standard for Indigenous journalism.

“[Boudinot] described his paper as

‘a vehicle of Indian intelligence.’ Even

though ink has been replaced by pixels;

the task remains the same – to publish an

informative daily account that’s comprehensive and adds context to the stories

missing from the mainstream media.

“We have so many stories to tell. Our

mission is simple but important: Solid,

factual reporting. Great writing. Photography that inspires and records. Provide

a real service to readers across Indian

Country’s digital landscape,” Trahant

said.

Trahant has exemplified this standard

during his career, which includes his past

work as editorial page editor of ‘The Seattle Post-Intelligencer’ and employment

with the ‘Arizona Republic,’ ‘Salt Lake

Tribune,’ ‘Seattle Times,’ ‘Navajo Times

Today,’ and ‘Sho-Ban News.’

He has been a reporter for the PBS

‘Frontline’ series, publishing ‘The Silence,’ which detailed the sexual abuse by

priests in an Alaska Native village.

Trahant is known for his election reporting in Indian Country, developing the

first comprehensive database of American Indians and Alaska Natives running

for office. His research has been cited

in publications ranging from ‘The New

York Times’ to ‘The Economist’ and most

recently, ‘Teen Vogue.’

During the 2018 Election, Trahant

launched a journalism initiative and as a

result, more than 40 Native media professionals conducted the first ever live coverage of election night.

Six hours of TV programming was

produced at the First Nations Experience

| FNX studios in California and viewers

were able to get reports about the dozens

of Native candidates running for office

during this election, which included the

first two Native American women voted

into Congress.

Trahant was recently elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and

Sciences and has been a professor at the

University of North Dakota, the University of Alaska Anchorage, the University

of Idaho and the University of Colorado.

He moderates his blog, www.trahantreports.com and reports on events and

trends on Facebook, Twitter (@TrahantReports) and social media.

He does a weekly commentary for ‘Native Voice One’ and is chair of the board

of directors for ‘Vision Maker Media,’

which works with Native producers to

develop, produce and distribute education telecommunications programs for all

media, including public TV and radio.

Trahant was appointed to lead ICT as a

digital enterprise on March 1, 2018 after

the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) took ownership of the outlet

the month before. In May 2019, ICT assumed a new legal structure and board of

directors under the ownership of the nonprofit arm of NCAI.

Trahant explained how this will support the outlet’s operational autonomy, a

mission in line with the highest values of

NAJA.

“The structure of a company does two

things. First: It sets us on course as an independent, non-profit media enterprise.

And second it sets in place a governing

structure to protect that independence,”

Trahant said.

This year, ICT completed the first investigative series on #MeToo, begun

opening a newsroom on the campus of

Arizona State University and developed a

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July 2, 2019

LIVING

8 Great Ways to

Combat Boredom

(StatePoint) While we all get bored

from time to time, it’s important to know

that chronic boredom may be bad for

health, as experts have found it can be

associated with depression, anxiety and

even bad habits like smoking and overeating.

July is Anti-Boredom Month, and the

perfect opportunity to explore new hobbies and interests, while giving yourself

the tools to combat boredom now and in

the future. Check out these eight ideas to

try this month, and beyond.

• Test a new recipe: Think outside the

culinary box. Look for a recipe from a

style of cuisine you haven’t tried before.

Or, attempt a cooking feat for the first

time, such as making pasta from scratch.

• Learn to play a song: With today’s

digital instruments, such as Casio Keyboards CT-X700, you can learn to play

your favorite song in an afternoon, no

matter what your experience level is. Its

lesson system displays proper fingering

and notation, and a six-track recorder

makes it easy to capture your creation.

• Host a book club: Pick a book you’ve

been meaning to read and invite friends

to join you in reading and discussing it.

This can turn into a monthly tradition,

with a different host each selecting the

book each meeting.

• Host a gaming tournament: Invite

friends over for a gaming tournament -just be sure you have the best possible

visuals with your home theater. With projector options that sense ambient brightness in the room and adjust accordingly

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• Express yourself: Pick up a pen, set a

timer and just start writing. Don’t overthink it. When the timer buzzes, you may

find you have the opening of a novel, a

poem or song lyrics. Writing prompts,

available online, can help you get started.

•Make math fun: Learning math

shouldn’t be a bore. Use a scientific

calculator to play online math games or

invent your own. For example, the fx991EX scientific calculator’s high-resolution LCD screen allows for more information for applications like spreadsheets

and 4X4 matrix calculations.

• Jump-start a pick-up game: You don’t

need to join a formal team or have lots of

equipment to enjoy athletic competition.

Call a few buddies and head to a local

field for a pick-up game of soccer or twohand touch football for some on the fly

sportsmanship.

• Explore nature: Make more of your

next nature walk, using new tools, such

as the PRG600YB-2, a timepiece that

includes a direction sensor for compass

readings, pressure sensor for altimeter

and barometer readings and a thermo

sensor for temperature. Its solar power

technology means fewer battery changes

and its water resistance up to 100 meters

means you can safely venture into unchartered waters.

When boredom sets in, remember,

there are abundant ways to combat it at

home, in your backyard and beyond.

FAMILY LIVING

5 Reasons Kids Should Play

Outside More

(StatePoint) Whether it’s dance lessons, computer projects, art class or yoga,

kids these days are busy bees. And while

such activities are enriching and fun, experts say that many kids aren’t spending

enough time doing something much simpler and every bit as important as structured programming: playing outdoors.

“Finding time for the kids to play outside can be such a challenge for parents,”

says Keri Wilmot, a pediatric occupational therapist and an expert contributor

to TheGeniusofPlay.org. “As a parent I

worry about ‘stranger danger’ or whether

my kids will be able to navigate social issues on their own. Without spontaneity,

playtime has lost some of it’s fun.”

Outdoor play is necessary for healthy

child development, according to The Genius of Play. The initiative, whose mission is to raise awareness about the importance of play and help parents make

play a critical part of raising their kids, is

sharing five benefits of unstructured outdoor playtime:

• Physical Development: Research has

shown that physically active kids tend to

be leaner and healthier, while an inactive

childhood can lead to a sedentary (and

likely unhealthy) lifestyle in adulthood.

Furthermore, physical play builds gross

and fine motor skills necessary for success in school and beyond. Hanging from

the monkey bars, for instance, helps kids

develop the hand muscles needed to grip

a pencil.

• Risk-Taking: Through outdoor play,

children are given the opportunity to step

outside their comfort zones and try new

things. While taking risks won’t always

lead to success on the first try, moments

like a first bike ride without training

wheels, or the first trip down the big slide

in the playground, are critical for build-

ing the confidence and resilience needed

to pursue a future career, start a business,

or handle life’s many challenges.

• Social Skills: Childhood games

played outdoors can help build social

skills and teach kids to follow directions.

From games as simple as tag, to those

with more complicated rules, like “Kick

the Can,” “Capture the Flag,” and sports

like soccer and basketball, communication, teamwork and other important social skills are developed during outdoor

play.

• Problem Solving: Children’s imaginations are often stimulated by the world

around them. Being outside widens their

horizons and can encourage kids to tap

into their creativity in order to come up

with solutions to challenges, such as

learning how to build a sandcastle or figuring out how to climb up a jungle gym.

• Reducing Stress: So much outdoor

play involves physical activity, thrilling

moments and a sense of freedom, all of

which can boost endorphins, helping to

lower stress levels and reduce anxiety

and depression. Interestingly, simply

touching dirt when creating mud pies

or digging for worms can be beneficial.

According to a Bristol University study,

certain types of “friendly” bacteria in soil

have been found to activate the group of

neurons that produce serotonin, which

contributes to a feeling of well-being and

happiness. So, don’t be afraid to let your

kids get a bit dirty out there!

For play ideas, expert advice and other

play resources, visit TheGeniusOfPlay.

org.

Playtime is essential for children. To

promote health, happiness and confidence, be sure some of it is spent outdoors.

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July 2, 2019

The Hopi Tribe and Melvin Consulting To Host

Keams Canyon 19-Unit Apartment Dedication

with Building Tours

Picture provided by sender.

By: Daryl Melvin, Melvin Consulting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Keams Canyon, Ariz. – June 19, 2019,

at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2019,

the Hopi Tribe will formally dedicate

the newly constructed 19-unit apartment

complex to house healthcare staff at the

Indian Health Service (IHS) housing

compound in Keams Canyon, Arizona.

This $5.3 million complex was constructed in 9-months by the Hopi Tribe project

management team. The dedication ceremony will feature remarks from James

M. Tewayguna - First Mesa Kikmongwi

(Village Leader), Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma - Chairman of the Hopi Tribe, and

Clark W. Tenakhongva Vice Chairman of

the Hopi Tribe.

Light refreshments, facility tours, and

the public viewing of the apartment project storyboard will follow the ceremony.

Attendees are encouraged to view the

Hopi art mural by local artist, Michael

Adams, and design aspects contributed

by the Hopi Tribe.

The Hopi Tribe contracted with the Indian Health Services to lead, manage and

control the architectural design and construction of this 19-unit facility. Melvin

Rural Economic Development

Loan & Grant Program

What does this program do?

The Rural Economic Development Loan (REDL) and Grant (REDG) programs provide funding to rural projects through local utility

organizations. Under the REDLoan program, USDA provides zero interest loans to local utilities which they, in turn, pass through to

local businesses (ultimate recipients) for projects that will create and retain employment in rural areas. The ultimate recipients repay

the lending utility directly. The utility is responsible for repayment to the Agency.

Under the REDGrant program, USDA provides grant funds to local utility organizations which use the funding to establish revolving

loan funds (RLF). Loans are made from the revolving loan funds to projects that will create or retain rural jobs. When the revolving

loan fund is terminated, the grant is repaid to the Agency.

Who may apply for this program?

To receive funding under the REDLG program (which will be forwarded to selected eligible projects) an entity must be described as:

• Any former Rural Utilities Service (RUS) borrower who borrowed,

repaid or pre-paid an insured, direct, or guaranteed loan

• Nonprofit utilities that are eligible to receive assistance from the

Rural Development Electric or Telecommunication Programs; or

• Current Rural Development Electric or

Telecommunication Programs Borrowers

What is an eligible area?

How may funds be used?

Intermediaries may use Rural Economic Development Loan

& Grant (REDLG) funds to lend for projects in rural areas or

towns with a population of 50,000 or less.

REDLG intermediaries pass the funding to ultimate

recipients on to eligible projects. Examples of eligible

projects include:

How much funding is available to

intermediaries?

• Business incubators

• Up to $300,000 in grants may be requested for

establishment of the RLF

• Up to 10% of grant funds may be applied toward

operating expenses over the life of the RLF

• Up to $2 million in loans may be requested

The intermediary applies to USDA for funding support on behalf

of specified local projects. Projects may commence after

application submission, but there is no guarantee of approval.

USDA funds are issued to the intermediary at project completion.

What are the terms for the intermediary?

• 10 years at 0%

• Grants require 20% match from the intermediary

• Grant funds must be repaid to USDA upon termination of the RLF

• Community development assistance to nonprofits and

public bodies (particularly job creation or enhancement)

• Facilities and equipment for education and training

for rural residents to facilitate economic development

• Facilities and equipment for medical care to

rural residents

• Start-up venture costs, including, but not limited to

financing fixed assets such as real estate, buildings

(new or existing), equipment, or working capital

• Business expansion

• Technical assistance

NOTE: 7 CFR, Part 4280.27 and 7 CFR, Part 4280.30

list ineligible uses

Consulting PLLC is the project owner’s

representative and worked to support the

Hopi Tribe’s project leadership team to

deliver the construction project through

a Public Law 93-638 self-determination

contract between Hopi Tribe and Indian

Health Service. The 638 contracting process resulted in providing locals jobs in

the construction trade, and at the height

of construction daily crews numbered

approximately 30 workers with 10 Hopi

Tribal Employment Right Office workers.

The building consists of efficiency

units, one-bedroom and two-bedroom

apartments. The apartment will house

contract or temporary clinical staff for

extended periods while providing essential clinical services for the Hopi people.

The design-build team for the project is

Greenberg Construction, General Contractor. Johnson, Smitthipong, and Rosamond Associates, Inc. (JSRa) is the architectural subcontractor.

For press information, contact Cheryl Tootsie, Contracting Officer – Hopi

Tribe, by phone at: 928-734-3000 or by

email at: CTootsie@hopi.nsn.us.

Yu-Weh-Loo Pah-Ki Community

Utility Awarded Rural

Development Grant Funding by

the U.S. Department of

Agriculture

ROMALITA LABAN

HOPI TUTUVENI

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – June 25, 2019 the

Hopi Tutuveni was informed via Arizona

Senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s Press

Release that Yu-Weh-Loo Pah-Ki Community Utility and project under a local

Hopi Tribal Village Office was awarded.

According to the release the Senator,

“Applauds Grant Funding for Arizona

Tribal Communities” and which led Tutuveni staff to research further about the

announcement.

It was found at the USDA Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s

website that the Project Description listed

the following: “This Rural Development

investment will be used by Yu-Weh-Loo

Pah-ki Community (YPC) through their

contractor to assist at least 10 small businesses with business counseling services

and completion of business plans. It is

expected that 15 jobs will be created.

Entrepreneur Development was identi-

fied as key selected strategy when YPC

completed a Community Transition Plan

in January 2019. YPC is located on the

Hopi Indian Reservation and in Navajo

County, AZ, a persistent poverty county.

This area is adversely affected by the impending closure of the Navajo Generating

Station and the Kayenta Mine.”

The total project cost was listed at

$135,000.00 with 15 jobs being created and additional funding being listed

as coming from a Technical Assistance

Provider in the amount of $45,000.00

which brings the total project value up to

$190,000.00.

John Hawkins was listed as the Recipient Contact and who currently serves as

the Community Service Administrator

for YPC.

Hopi Tutuveni reached out to Hawkins,

who at the time was surprised and responded, “I had no idea it would get noticed by a Senator!” At publication deadline, no further comments were available.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.