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WEDNESDAY

AUGUST

2, 2023

~Est. 1987 • OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE HOPI TRIBE • NEWS SOURCE FOR THE HOPI PEOPLE~

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough visits Hopi on July 24, 2023...more on pg. 2 Hopi Tribe

Pandemic Recovery

Committee

Announcement...

Details...PG 5

Staying Safe

in Arizona’s

Heat...

PG 7

Hopi Tribal Council Agenda MONTH OF JULY 2023 AGENDA

Page 4

Hopi Higher Ed/Workforce Development BACK IN SESSION... Page 9

COMMUNITY

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First Mesa Elementary

School is HIRING ...pg. 5

Hopi Tutuveni is Hiring!

The Office Manager position with Hopi Tutuveni is currently vacant and we are seeking a well qualified individuals who may be

interested in working to inform, educate, and provide a community

service to the Hopi People...learn more on pg. 3

HOPI TUTUVENI

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KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039

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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Hopi Tutuveni August 2, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough visits Hopi on July 24, 2023

During the Veterans Training Summit

By: Romalita Laban, Managing Editor

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – July 24, 2023 Hopi Veterans Office and Moencopi

Day School hosted the one-day VETERANS TRAINING SUMMIT at which

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough visited and listened to

questions and concern expressed by Hopi Veterans who attended the event.

The Agenda for the event was full and began with a Welcom address scheduled for Zaneta I. Adams, Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS), VA Office of

Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA) to provide followed by the Posting of Colors by Lori Piestewa American Legion Post 80. The Invocation was

provided by Brant Honahnie, U.S. Marine Corp and Vietnam War Veteran,

Kodal Kiva Leader Moenkopi Upper Village. Welcome addresses were provided by Timothy Nuvangyaoma, Chairman of the Hopi Tribe, Buu Nygren,

President of the Navajo Nation, Dana Allmond, Director, Arizona Department

of Veterans Services and Senior Official, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Objectives for the event, as listed in the agenda were listed as, “The goal of

this Summit is to invite Tribal leadership, Tribal Veterans, and Tribal Health

Directors from within the Southwest Region as well as the VA Administrations

to collaborate, educate, network, and build relationships to better serve Veterans and their families. This meeting also will serve as an education session on

VA benefits and services.

The Mission also described by the Office of Tribal Government Relations

that, “The VA consults with American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments to develop partnerships that enhance access to services and benefits by

Veterans and their families.”

With the Vision of the Office of Tribal Government Relations being described as, “The VA has positive relationships with American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and is part of the landscape of Indian Country.

Every Veteran receives excellent services that are holistic in nature and that

lead to optimal health. American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments

view the VA as an organization of integrity that advocates for their needs. The

VA demonstrates its commitment to Veterans by being culturally competent,

respecting the unique sovereign status of Tribes, and reaching Veterans in

Indian Country. Veterans know how to access all VA services and benefits and

are woven into the fabric of the VA.”

Objectives of the Office of Tribal Government Relations were also shared

and listed as the following:

1. Increase Veterans access to health care and benefits

a. Implement Copay Exemption

b. Stand Up Office of Tribal Health

c. Strengthen Indian Health Service/Tribal Health Program/Urban Indian

Organization

MOU Operational Plan

d. Expand Tribal HUD-VASH Program

e. Strengthen Reimbursement Agreement Program

f. Expand participation in Tribal Cemetery Grant Program

2. Economic Sustainability

a. Increase utilization of Native American Direct Loan Program

b. Increase utilization of Post 9/11 GI Bill

c. Increase utilization of Veteran Readiness and Employment Program

d. Increase access to Compensation and Pension

e. Increase access to VA PACT Act benefits

f. Increase access to federal employment opportunities

g. Facilitate greater involvement by Tribes and American Indian and Alaska

Native Veterans in small business development and federal contracting opportunities

3. Tribal Consultation

Topics covered included Health Care Benefits for Veterans, VA PACT Act:

Who, What, Where, When, Why and How, VHA Reimbursement Agreement

Program, VHA Office of Tribal Health, NCA Memorial, Burial and Cemetery

Benefis, Native America Direct Home Loan (NADL) Program, VA Tribal

Representative Expansion Project (T. Rep), Arizona Department of Veterans

Services: Programs and Services, Native American Veterian Journey Map

PACT Act Outreach to Native American Communities, VET Center Readjustment Counseling Services (RCS), VBA Veteran Readiness and Employment

Services.

Hopi Tutuveni August 2, 2023

Hopi Tutuveni is Hiring!

By: Romalita Laban, Managing Editor

HR REQUIREMENTS

• Applications will be received by the following methods: Email:

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – July 26, 2023 Hopi Tutuveni is the official

newspaper of the Hopi Tribe and serves as an important source of news HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us, Fax: 928-734-6611 and/or Mail: Ofand information to the Hopi Communities, identified as a Regulated En- fice of Human Resources, PO Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

• It is important your application show all relevant education & extity in the Hopi Tribe Organization Chart. Hopi Tribal Council approved

perience you possess, to include Transcripts, Diplomas, Training Certhe Hopi Tutuveni By-Laws as established and approved oversight by

tificates, etc. Applications will not be considered if incomplete. HR will

the Hopi Tutuveni Editorial Board. Operations and management of the

accept resumes however, the applicant understands that it is not in lieu

one and only Hopi newspaper are supported via the H13 General Fund

of the application, “see attached resumes” on the application will not be

with supplemental funding coming from advertising revenues.

accepted.

The Office Manager position with Hopi Tutuveni is currently vacant

• A pre-employment background screening will be conducted. Fulland we are seeking well qualified individuals who may be interested

time positions will receive full benefits to include employee paid Mediin working to inform, educate and provide a community service to the

cal, Dental, Vision & 401(k) Retirement Plan. Starting at 104 hours paid

Hopi people.

personal leave, 78 hours paid sick leave, and 12 paid holidays (includes

In accordance with the Position Description, “This position is re3 cultural day leave) per year.

sponsible for efficient full range, secretarial and administrative work

• Human Resources accepts Employment Applications on a continuof moderate difficulty and complexity requiring applications in superous basis for the Clerical, Labor and Police Officer Pool.

vision, management, exercise of independent judgement and decision

• HOPI EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 002-2022 Hopi Phase Three

making abilities”

Re-Opening and the Hopi Tribal Government Mandatory VaccinaWe are seeking an individual who is team oriented, flexible and able

tion Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a term

to work under quickly changing circumstances, while maintaining an

and condition of employment.

understanding of the need for confidentiality and respect for role responsibilities.

HR DETAILS

We encourage candidates who are comfortable with being directly

supervised by a Managing Editor as supported by the Editorial Board,

HOPI TUTUVENI OFFICE MANAGER POSITION

with administrative support provided by the Office of the Chairman.

Individuals comfortable with ever changing settings and in congruence

OFFICE MANAGER

with continuously changing Hopi community and worldly topics, would

• Job #: 0623-02

do well in the position.

• Description: Download at https://www.hopi-nsn.gov/tribal-services/

We encourage candidates with experience serving or living in rural

human-resources/job-listings/

and under-resourced communities.

• Closing Date: Open Until Filled

• Number of positions: 1

Hiring of the Office Manager will be processed via the Hopi Tribe

• Department: Hopi Tutuveni

Human Resources Department, which operates with the following

• Hourly: $15.11

goals and requirements:

HR GOALS

• Make quality a part of the way we work.

• Enhance our ability to support The Hopi Tribe and its goals.

• Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources at all

levels.

• Employ technology and methods which enhance service, communications and productivity.

• Help make The Hopi Tribe a great place to work — professionally

and personally.

Please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at: 928-7343212 via mail at PO Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 and/or via email

at humanresources@hopi.nsn.us for more details and information on

the hiring process.

Hopi Tutuveni August 2, 2023

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

3rd Quarter Session

July 3, 2023

MONTH OF JULY 2023 AGENDA

X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Discussion and possible action - Letter dated by September 19,

2022 RE: Survey conducted by Hopi Elections Office from Dale Sinquah, Tribal Council Representative, First Mesa Consolidated Villages

– Tabled

2. Action Item #090-2022 – Intergovernmental Agreement between

State of Arizona and the Hopi Tribe – Author/Donovan Gomez, Transit

Administrator, Hopi Senom Transit – Tabled

3. Letter dated May 23, 2023 from Edison Tu’tsi, Chairman, Hopi

Tribe Economic Development Corporation, Re: Auditor requires the

Tribal Treasurer sign and return the Debt Confirmation Letter - Rosa

Honani, Council Representative, Village of Sipaulovi

XI. NEW BUSINESS

1. Action Item #060-2023 – The Hopi Tribal Council accepts the distribution to which it is entitled to under the Will of Robert Alan Wanke,

Deceased, in the amount of $64,951.35 – Author/Nada Talayumptewa,

Tribal Treasurer, Hopi Tribal Council

2. Action Item #061-2023 – To approve and Adopt a Revised Investment Policy Statement – Author/Wallace Youvella, Jr., Tribal Council

Representative, First Mesa Consolidated Villages.

3. Action Item #062-2023 – To amend Hopi Tribal Council Resolution H-060-2022 – Mark Talayumptewa, Chair, Hopi Tribe Pandemic

Recovery Committee

4. Action Item #063-2023 – “Amended” Lease Option Agreement

for the I-40 Solar Project – Edison Tu’tsi, Program Manager, Office of

Hopi Lands Administration

5. Action Item #064-2023 – PH22-W19, Second Mesa Scattered

Sewer and Community Water – Author/Andrew Larson, Project Engineer, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Hopi Health

Care Center **Time Certain, July 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

6. Action Item #065-2023 – PH22-W22, Kykotsmovi Whitebear

Homes – Author/Andrew Larson, Project Engineer, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Hopi Health Care Center **Time

Certain, July 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

7. Action Item #066-2023 – PH22-W24, Hopi Solid Waste Landfill–

Author/Andrew Larson, Project Engineer, Office of Environmental

Health and Engineering, Hopi Health Care Center **Time Certain,

July 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

8. Action Item #067-2023 – PH22-W10, Lower Moencopi Water

Storage Tank Replacement – Author/Andrew Larson, Project Engineer,

Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Hopi Health Care

Center **Time Certain, July 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

9. Action Item #068-2023 – PH22-W23, Shungopavi Hwy 264

Water & Sewer – Author/Andrew Larson, Project Engineer, Office

of Environmental Health and Engineering, Hopi Health Care Center

**Time Certain, July 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

10. Action Item #069-2023 – PH22-W26, Mishongnovi (Rt. 17)

Water & Sewer – Author/Andrew Larson, Project Engineer, Office

of Environmental Health and Engineering, Hopi Health Care Center

**Time Certain, July 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

11. Action Item #71-2023 – To renew a Memorandum of Agreement

(MOA) between the Hopi Tribe (Tribe) and Northern Arizona University – Author/Stewart B. Koyiyumptewa, Program Manager, Cultural

Preservation Office - **Time Certain, July 6, 2023, 9:00 a.m.

12. Action Item #074-2023 – Approve eligible applicants to the

Hopi Tribe membership roll – Author/Lamar Keevama, Director, Hopi

Enrollment OfficeItem #053-2023

13. Notice of Relinquishment dated May 22, 2023 – Notice is Given

of Relinquishment from the Hopi Tribe, Re. MTC – Author/Lamar

Keevama, Director, Hopi Enrollment Office *RECORD IS CONFIDENTIAL

14. Notice of Relinquishment Dated May 25, 2023 – Notice is Hereby Given of Relinquishment from the Hopi Tribe, Re. ARN – Author/

Lamar Keevama, Director, Hopi Enrollment Office *RECORD IS

CONFIDENTIAL

15. Memorandum dated May 12, 2023 from Andrew Gashwazra, Director, OCPEDLIS, Re: to provide a presentation by Jadin Tech, LLC

with a Renewable Energy and Storage Presentation – Rosa Honani,

Council Representative, Village of Sipaulovi - **Time Certain, July 5,

2023 at 9:00 a.m.

XII. REPORTS

1. Office of the Chairman

2. Office of the Vice Chairman

3. Office of Tribal Secretary

4. Office of the Treasurer

5. Office of the General Counsel

6. Land Commission

7. Water/Energy Committee

8. Transportation Committee

9. Law & Order Committee

10. Investment Committee

a. Walpi Housing Management Agreement Communications –

TABLED

11. Health/Education Committee

12. Pandemic Recovery Committee – Written Programmatic Report

for May 2023

13. Hopi Education Endowment Fund – Annual Report for Fiscal

Year 2022

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

*Hopi Tribal Council may go into Executive Session on

any agenda item

**Time Certain Requests

Hopi Tutuveni August 2, 2023

PAID ADVERTISEMENT

Hopi Tribe

Pandemic Recovery

Committee Announcement

The Committee reports progress to the

Hopi People

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Submitted by: Racheal Povatah, HTPRC Secretary

Kykotsmovi, Ariz.-July 24, 2023 The Hopi Tribe Pandemic Recovery

Committee (HTPRC) announcement on July 14 was to inform folks about the

progress the Committee is making which included:

• Funding provided to Villages or other entities that propose to undertake

projects using the Fiscal Recovery Fund (FRF), funding is still available and

HTPRC is continuing to accept applications. Applications and Eligible Cost

guidelines are on https://hopi-nsn.us.

• The Hopi Tribal Council approved electronic (on-line) submission of applications for the General Welfare Emergency Assistance Program (GWEAP)

which is funds for eligible enrolled Tribal members. This may make it easier

to apply.

o The on-line submission was not utilized during the disbursement of

the CARES funds. Paper applications will also be available & accepted.

o Eligibility determination: Must be age 18 years old by December 31,

2022

o Applications ARE NOT available at this time. Committee is working

on the details of developing the application, amount to be distributed, etc.

• Announcements will be made through different media: Hopi Tribe webpage, FMCV The Crier, Hopi Tutuveni, KUYI Hopi Radio and by sharing

through your own social media, Facebook, etc.

Questions can be directed to Racheal Povatah, HTPRC Secretary @

928.734.3392 or RPovatah@hopi.nsn.us or Mark Talayumptewa at Mark.csa@

kykotsmovi.com.

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HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES

Hopi Tutuveni August 2, 2023

Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services

Covid-19 Emergency Response -Re-publication

Submitted by: Joyce Hamilton, Director - DHHS

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. - June 2023 marks one year for the Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for occupancy of office space at the newly developed

Turquoise Well Government complex. You may be asking yourself; “Where is the Turquoise Well government complex?” “What is the Turquoise Well Government complex?”

The Turquoise Well Government complex is the newly developed area on Hopi lands for Hopi Tribal offices which is located 15 miles northeast of the Hopi Cultural Center.

The complex was developed in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency for Tribal programs. DHHS Administration, Public Health Compliance and the Small Animal Control program have been working at the Turquoise Well complex since June 2022. In January 2023 the staff had to resort to teleworking due to mechanical failure of the

generator which provides electrical power for day-to-day operations. DHHS Administration, Public Health Compliance and the Small Animal Control, are some of the programs

affected however the staff of the programs continue to provide services, such as the recent Food Handler’s class held in the village of Bacavi and the tick prevention event. The

DHHS Department Director can be reached via e-mail at Jhamilton@hopi.nsn.us or (928)207-6481.

Hopi Executive Order No. 002-2022 issued on March 3, 2022 continues to remain in place until such time the Hopi Tribal Leadership determines to lift the Executive Order.

Data from the Hopi Health Care Center and surrounding health care facilities showcase a significant reduction in positive COVID-19 cases and data continues to be monitored

and assessed.

Public Health Authority, Dr. Darren Vicenti, has been working in consultation with Tribal Leadership and local health centers in regards to COVID-19 cases and has determined

that the number of positive cases remain low and will be defining next steps for data sharing.

Various sources of literature predicted that the COVID-19 virus will become endemic over time; what does that mean? An Endemic Disease means that the virus will continue

to be present in a population or region with a relatively low spread OR there may be periods when it doesn’t affect people at all.

The straightforward message to the community is to seek medical advice from your local medical provider for proper care and guidance to avoid further spread to family members if you feel symptoms. The recommended public health practice is to continue with proper hand hygiene, staying home when feeling ill and most importantly get vaccinated.

Hopi Executive Order No. 002-2022 language indicates the following:

1. It is recommended that everyone ages 5-years and older get a complete serious of the COVID-19 vaccine (mandatory for tribal government employees).

2. Face covering use shall be required inside all public facilities and buildings, and certain common areas. (lifted Hopi Executive Order No. 001-2023)

3. The Hopi Law Enforcement Services and health professionals, including community workers will coordinate with village leaders and village security officers to allow for

welfare checks and other health-related contacts.

The Hopi Community Health Services (CHR) program continues to make available COVID-19 home test kits. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hand sanitizers,

face masks and sanitary wipes are limited and will be issued if supplies are available. Contact the Hopi CHR program at (928)737-6342 if you have questions.

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - Unplanned Information Technology Outage Notification

Submitted by: George R. Joe Creative Copywriter - Office of Communications TCRHCC

Tuba City, Ariz. July 27, 2023 Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC), LeChee Health Center, Sacred Peaks Health Center and satellite locations are currently experiencing a

critical Information Technology (IT) issue. Due to unforeseen circumstances, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. we lost power to our IT infrastructure resulting in a downtime of our data

processing systems.

Please be assured that our dedicated team is working tirelessly to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. However, during this downtime period, we anticipate delays in various aspects of our

services.

Impact on services: During this downtime period, there may be disruptions in several areas:

1. Communication: TCRHCC Switchboard number is (866) 976-5941. Currently, we are unable to verify appointments and transfer calls to reach requested Departments.

2. Appointment Scheduling: Our ability to schedule and manage appointments may be limited.

3. Access to Medical Records: Access to patient medical records is currently limited.

4. Prescriptions/Medication: Electronic prescribing is currently unavailable. Refilling prescriptions is unavailable. The pharmacy can only fill emergency medications at this time.

What we are doing:

1. Emergency Response: Our IT and medical teams are working diligently to restore power and data access to our systems.

2. Contingency Plans: Backup manual procedures are in place to ensure continued care for patients with critical medical needs.

3. Transparent Updates: We will keep you informed of any progress and updates on the situation through various communication channels.

4. Patient Support: Our staff is available to assist and address your concerns during this challenging

time.

“Please understand that your health and safety remain our top priority. While we work to resolve this issue swiftly, we kindly request your patience and cooperation” said Joette Walters, CEO at

TCRHCC.

We understand the impact this may have on your healthcare experience, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We will be posting updates as they become available.

Hopi Tutuveni August 2, 2023

Staying Safe in Arizona’s Heat

By: Sheila Sjolander – Deputy Director of Public Health Services, Arizona Department of Health Services

Phoenix, Ariz. - July 25, 2023 Arizona’s been experiencing record-breaking high temperatures and a slow-to-start

monsoon season. We’ve seen Excessive Heat Warnings in every county and Phoenix specifically is experiencing a

record- breaking summer, with more than 26 consecutive days of 110+ degree weather so far (and it’s only July!)

It’s vital to stay cool and hydrated in this heat and we’re thankful to statewide resources including cooling centers,

Arizona 2-1-1, and LIHEAP community assistance programs for keeping people safe this summer.

Frequent triple digit temperatures (which typically last from May through September in Arizona) and exposure to

excessive natural heat can result in an increased risk for heat-related illness. Heat-related illnesses (HRI) range from

heat cramps and heat exhaustion to heat stroke, and hyperthermia which can be fatal without immediate care.

According to ADHS’ Heat-related Illness (HRI) Dashboard, hospital visits for HRI have been increasing week

after week. During the week of July 16, 2023 alone, 570 hospital visits were recorded for HRI. Fire departments and

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers have reported treating an increasing number of patients for heat-related illness too. These incidents are only the tip of the iceberg. We urge Arizonans to take this extreme heat extremely

seriously.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed

Anyone can be susceptible to heat-related illness. Protect yourself and your loved ones by making sure you are

drinking enough water and limiting your exposure to the heat. Don’t forget to check on your neighbors and older

adults during this time. ADHS collaborates with multiple partners as part of the Heat Relief Network to prevent

heat-related illnesses and death. Cooling centers and hydration stations are available throughout the state to provide

respite from the heat.

• Drink water. Always carry water with you and drink even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol which dehydrates the body. Avoid using salt tablets unless directed to do so by a physician. We recommend drinking at least two

liters (eight or more cups) of water each day, even if you are mostly indoors. Outdoor workers, anyone who is outside

in high temperatures, those engaging in physical activity, and individuals who have certain health conditions should

increase their intake.

• Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, wear hats or use an umbrella, and always apply

sunscreen to exposed skin.

• Never leave children, adults, or pets inside a parked vehicle. A parked vehicle can reach dangerous tempera-tures in just minutes. Leaving the windows down or parking under shade is not enough to protect your loved ones.

• Be aware of hot concrete. On a hot day, asphalt can be 40 to 60 degrees hotter than the temperature.

• Don’t leave perishable food out. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, don’t leave perishable food out for more than an hour. Make grocery shopping the last stop, and

don’t leave groceries in hot cars. Bring insulated bags, ice packs, or coolers to keep food cold. While in the store, shop for your nonperishable items first, and bag frozen items

with perishables.

• Refrigerate fruits and vegetables after cutting them if not consumed immediately.

• Monitor those at high risk. Check on friends, family, and neighbors for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children require much more frequent

observation. Respectfully check on elderly neighbors to ensure their air conditioning is working and in use.

• Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00

a.m.

• Stay indoors when possible. An air-conditioned room can keep you cool. Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, and Yuma counties have established air-conditioned sites as free cooling

centers for those needing shelter. Some will let you bring your pets; check the rules before you go.

• Take regular breaks when engaged in physical activity on warm days. Take time out to find a cool place. If you recognize that you, or someone else, are showing symptoms of a heat-related illness, stop activity and find a cool place. Remember, have fun, but stay cool!

• Check your heat risk and the UV Index. Get a better sense of the heat’s potential impact on your health. The National Weather Service’s Heat Risk Map provides a forecast

for the risk of heat-related impacts to occur over a 24-hour period. The Environmental Protection Agency’s UV Index provides a forecast of the expected risk of overexposure to

UV radiation from the sun.

• Sign up for ADHS Excessive Heat Warnings. Sign up to get messages from ADHS whenever there’s an Excessive Heat Warning and to get tips on staying safe and cool.”

Resources - o Cooling Centers and Hydration Stations: Cooling centers and hydration stations provide respite to people from the heat

o Arizona 2-1-1: Can assist in locating and finding transportation to nearest Heat Relief location and help identify options for bill payment assistance or home weatherization and rehabilitation

services.

o Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income households pay their heating/cooling bills, minimize crises, and make energy costs more affordable.

o The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers programs and services to help find shelter and housing during a time of need. Services include short-term crisis services for low-income

families, resources and services for the unhoused, and utility assistance. o Older Adult Toolkit o School Toolkit o Outdoor Worker Toolkit o Heat Safety Resource Guide

We plan to share additional heat safety resources in the coming weeks on our blog, website, and social media. Sign up to receive heat alerts from ADHS and stay safe.

Hopi Tutuveni August 2, 2023

PAID

The Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

Ph: (928) 734-3281 • Ph: (928) 734-3283

Editorial Board of the Hopi Tutuveni

Wilma Dengavi , Gary LaRance, George Mase

Hopi Tutuveni Staff

Managing Editor - Romalita Laban

RLaban@hopi.nsn.us

Hopi Telecommunications, Inc. is accepting applications for the following position

vacancy:

Executive Secretary

Location: HTI Headquarters, Flagstaff, AZ.

Full-time; fringe benefits include health,

dental and vision insurance, 401k plan, and

paid time off.

Education and Experience: An Associate of

Arts Degree or equivalent experience plus

three to five years of executive secretarial

experience.

Salary: Dependent on education and experience.

Application Form: Can be acquired from

the HTI office Keams Canyon, AZ or may

be downloaded from the HTI website www.

hopitelecom.net

Mail completed application form to:

Hopi Telecommunications, Inc.

6 E. Aspen Ave., Ste 240

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

The vacancy is open until filled.

This Institution is an equal opportunity employer.

ARTICLES:

The Hopi Tutuveni welcomes

original articles reporting on

local, state and national news

items on issues related to Hopi

or of interest to Tutuveni readers.

We are especially interested

in articles reporting on issues

impacting the Hopi community or on events and activities

involving members of the Hopi

Tribe. Articles should not exceed

750 words and should follow

Associated Press (AP) style and

formatting. The Managing Editor

reserves the right to edit articles

for style, length and clarity. If

significant editing is required, the

Managing Editor will communicate with the author prior to

publication.

PRESS RELEASES:

Press releases must be submitted

on official letterhead and include

the name of the organization,

contact person, telephone

number and email address. Press

releases should not exceed 500

words and submissions may be

edited for length and clarity at

the discretion of the Managing

Editor.

LETTERS TO THE

EDITOR:

Letters should not exceed 250

words and must include the

name of the author and complete

contact information (address,

phone number or email address)

CIRCULATION

and the headline and date of

the article on which you are

commenting. Anonymous letters

and letters written under pseudonyms will not be published.

The Tutuveni Editorial Board

reviews all submissions and

reserves the right not to publish

letters it considers to be highly

sensitive or potentially offensive

to readers, or that may be libelous

or slanderous in nature.

OPINION EDITORIALS:

Submissions must be exclusive

to Hopi Tutuveni and should not

exceed 1,000 words. Include with

your submission your name and

complete contact information,

along with a short 2-3-sentence

bio.

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS:

All press releases, articles, letters

to the editor and Opinion Editorials electronically as a Word

document or as plain text in the

body of an email to the Managing Editor, Romalita Laban. Articles, press releases and editorials

that include photographs must

be in high resolution, 300dpi

or more and must be your own.

All photographs must include

photo credit and a caption for

each photo listing the names of

all persons included in the photo

and description of what the photo is about. (call 928-734-3283

for deadline schedule).

The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with a circulation

of 2,500 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper

is delivered on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month to the

following locations: Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi Legacy

Inn, Hotevilla Store, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Tribal Government

Complex, Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca

Circle M, Keams Canyon Store.

Hopi Tutuveni August 2, 2023

Hopi Tribal Council

Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma,

Chairman

Craig Andrews

Vice Chairman

Judith Youvella

Tribal Secretary

Nada Talayumptewa,

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva,

Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper

Moenkopi

William Charley

Danny Humetewa Sr.

Leroy Sumatzkuku

Michael Elmer

Village of Bakabi

Marilyn Fredericks

Ruth Kewanimptewa

Dwayne Secakuku

Village of Kyakotsmovi

David Talayumptewa

Gary P. Kelhoyouma

Danny Honanie

Herman G. Honanie

Village of Sipaulavi

Rosa Honanie

Anita Bahnimptewa

Raymond Namoki

Village of Mishongnovi

Arthur Batala

Ronald Humeyestewa

Marilyn Tewa

Mervin Yoyetewa

First Mesa Consolidated

Villages

Albert T. Sinquah

Dale Sinquah

Wallace Youvella, Jr.

Vacant

Hopi Tutuveni August 2, 2023

United States Army Corps

of Engineers (USACE) Construction Crew Mobilize to

Begin Work on Polacca Wash

Area

cedar and excavated trash will be

piled separately at locations to be

determined. Excavated trash will

Submitted by: Louella N.

be hauled to the Hopi landfill by

Furcap Public Information Ofthe contractor.

ficer - First Mesa Consolidated

The actual channel/construction

Villages

will extend approximately 200

feet upstream from the Hwy 264

First Mesa, AZ - July 26, 2023 bridge and approximately 2400

The United States Army Corps of

feet downstream from the bridge.

Engineers (USACE) construction

Construction is to continue seven

contractor began setting up their

days a week until the project is

equipment on Friday, July 21, at

complete. At present, we expect it

the approved staging location,

to take approximately two weeks.

next to the old service station in

“The channeling of the wash is

Polacca, Az so the wash mitigation for our community, and we must

project can progress as planned.

provide an immediate response

Due to lack of communication

for this project,” said Sidney. “A

between the USACE and the Hopi public meeting will be held on the

Tribe, who monitor the project,

evening of July 31, at the Polacca

the USACE had to contact the

Community Building to inform

First Mesa Consolidated Villages

and update community members

(FMCV) to assist with establishing on the status of the Polacca Wash

prework necessities i.e., approving flooding and a status update on the

a site for erecting a 10,000-gallon cracking of First Mesa.”

water tank for dust abatement,

Warning signs will be erected

hydrant access for the tank, locato warn the public of the contion for their project office/trailer

struction. The public is strongly

and other infrastructure necessary urged to use caution when passing

for the construction project. Conthrough the construction zone.

tact was made with Ivan Sidney,

Your cooperation is appreciated.

FMCV Administrator, for the proj- For further information on the

ect to move forward as planned.

Project, you may call Sidney or

The initial phase of the conWilber Kaye at 928-737-2670.

struction will include removal

of all vegetation from the actual

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channel to be constructed. Vegetation i.e., cottonwood trees, salt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Kyesmismuyaw - December

Wiiki’yma - Guide (Singular)

Tuwi’yta - Able (skillful)

Pö’i’yta - Debt (Have)

Sivaqöpqö - Heater

Yuki’at - Accomplishment

Öqala - Determined

Hopiiqatsi - Hopi Way of Life

Tukopna - Accuse

Alögö - Different

Nù’okwa - Kind Hearted

Hintsakpi - Activity

Hötsiwa - Doorway

Ngahu - Medicine

Pu’ason - Afterward

Hiihiko - Drink

Muytala - Moon Light

Qe’ti - Back out of

Nan’ip - Each (of two)

Tömö - Season (Winter)

Novaki - Bakery

Tutuqayiw - Education

Nuvati - Snowed

Tuptsiwni - Belief

Töövu - Ember

Nawini - Suggestion

Kwusiva - Bring

Tumal’aya - Employee

Tsangaw - Thank Goodness

Pàato - Burst

Tunatya - Endeavor

Kyaamuya - Winter (Solstice)

Pitanakts - Cap/Hat

Naatsiki - Factionalize

Hihìiyà - Wow!

Sikiki - Car (Auto)

Qöpqö - Fire place

Kansulmongwi - Chairman

Saavu - Fire wood

Namora - Choice

Tuuqayta - Fluent

Iyoho’ti - Cold (Weather)

Qalaptu - Get Over (Recover)

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Hopi Tutuveni August 2, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It was never about

making history for Deb Haaland, but rather making

her parents proud.

She says she worked hard, putting herself through

school, starting a small business to pay bills and

eventually finding her way into politics — first as

a campaign volunteer and later as the first Native

American woman to lead a political party in New

Mexico.

The rest seems like history. Haaland, Laguna

Pueblo, was sworn in as one of the first two Native

women in Congress in 2019. Two years later, she

took the reins at the U.S. Interior Department — an

agency whose responsibilities stretch from managing energy development to meeting the nation’s

treaty obligations to 574 federally recognized tribes.

Haaland, the first Native Cabinet member in the

U.S., spoke to The Associated Press about her tenure

leading the 70,000-employee agency that oversees

subsurface minerals and millions of acres of public

land.

The hardest part? Balancing the interests of every

single American, she said.

“I might feel one way about an issue personally. It

doesn’t mean that that’s the decision that’s going to

be made,” said Haaland, 62, sitting in the shade of

the towering cottonwood trees that line her backyard

in Albuquerque. “There is a process, so I am dedicated to that. I really do want to find a balance.”

Criticism of Haaland has mounted in recent

weeks. Environmentalists slammed her department’s

approval of the massive Willow oil project in Alaska, while a Republican-led U.S. House committee

opened an investigation into ties between Haaland

and an Indigenous group from her home state of

New Mexico that advocates for halting oil and gas

production on public lands.

Both Democratic and Republican members of

Congress also have grilled her about her agency’s

$19 billion budget request. Critics say the Interior

Department under her guidance had failed to conduct quarterly oil and gas lease sales as required

under law, doubled the time it takes to get permits,

and raised royalty rates charged to energy companies

governments, allocate more resources to help

address the alarming rate of disappearances and

deaths among Native Americans, and launched an

investigation into the federal government’s role in

boarding schools that sought to assimilate Native

children over decades.

Wenona Singel, an associate professor at Michigan State University College of Law and director

of the Indigenous Law & Policy Center, pointed

to the stories Haaland has told about her grandparents being taken from their families when they

were children. The story is similar to Singel’s own

family and many others.

“She understands the pain and the trauma of

having our ancestors be stripped of their culture

and their language and their Native identity,” said

Singel, a member of the Little Traverse Bay Bands

of Odawa Indians. “She has demonstrated a deeper

understanding of our nation’s need to come to

grips with the reality of this history and the way

in which it continues to impact our communities

to discourage domestic production and advance the

today.”

administration’s climate goals.

For Haaland, there’s no way to disconnect from

Haaland defended the Biden administration’s priher heritage: “I am who I am.”

orities, reiterating that her department was following

Haaland grew up in a military family — her late

the law and was on track to meet the administrafather was a decorated Marine and her late mother

tion’s goal of installing 30 gigawatts of offshore

spent more than two decades working for the U.S.

wind energy by 2030.

Bureau of Indian Affairs after serving in the U.S.

But even some Democratic senators who support

Navy. Haaland often talks about how her pueblo

more wind and solar energy development have

mother raised her to be fierce.

questioned that timeline, saying some projects take

Haaland, a mother herself, got married in 2021

years to be permitted and could be at risk. Demoto her longtime partner Skip Sayre. They share a

cratic Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico did not

home in Albuquerque with their two rescue dogs

get a response from Haaland when asking when the

— Remington and Winchester.

first utility-scale offshore wind projects would be

Haaland still hangs her clothes on the line out

permitted.

back to dry in the New Mexico sun, finds time to

Haaland said she had an idea of what the Cabinet

be outside every day and makes big batches of

job might entail, having served in Congress and as

her own red chile sauce with garlic and oregano,

a member of Joe Biden’s platform committee when

freezing it so she has a ready supply when she

he was the Democratic presidential nominee. Many

comes home.

of Biden’s ideals about climate change, renewable

Despite moving around as a kid, Haaland said

energy and conservation mirrored her own.

her traditions keep her grounded. In fact, she’s

What gets conserved and how is at the root of a

working to finish her master’s degree in American

few thorny projects Haaland must navigate, from the

Indian studies at the University of California, Los

Willow project to a drilling moratorium around a naAngeles, a feat nearly 25 years in the making.

tional park near northwestern New Mexico’s Chaco

Haaland’s mother was the one who encouraged

Canyon, and now protests by Native American tribes

her to finish her thesis — an exploration of Laguover a proposed lithium mine in Nevada.

na Pueblo’s traditional foods. Haaland was proud

“There isn’t a one-size-fits-all for any of these

to say she turned the paper in to her committee

things,” she said. “We have to take each one individin early June, looking to show that Indigenous

ually and find the best solution that we can.”

knowledge continues to be carried down and that

Tribes are not always pleased with the outcome,

the foods eaten at Laguna Pueblo — including

she acknowledged.

stew and piki bread — haven’t changed since the

“Every tribe, I think, is different. Their opportutribe migrated from the Chaco Canyon area genernities are different. Their lifestyles are different and

ations ago. While modern ovens may have taken

it’s up to us to make sure that we get them to the

the place of hot stones, Haaland said Laguna’s

table to tell us what’s important to them,” she said.

foods are still rooted in tradition.

“... And we do our best, as I said, to balance whatevOne of her first obligations as a pueblo womer the project is — using the science, using the law.”

an is to nurture her family and community, and

Haaland’s pueblo heritage makes her unlike any

Haaland said that’s not unlike the demands of her

previous secretary, and she’s aware of the added

current job: to manage and protect natural resourcexpectations from Indian Country as she leads an

es and cultural heritage.

agency with a fraught and even murderous history

“You have values as a human being,” she said.

with tribes.

“That’s the way you’re raised by your family, and

She has worked to boost consultation efforts with tribal that’s what I bring to the table.”

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