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Volume 31
Number 16
80˚/55˚
Partly Cloudy

WEDNESDAY
AUGUST

16, 2023
~Est. 1987 • OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE HOPI TRIBE • NEWS SOURCE FOR THE HOPI PEOPLE~

ADOT to Complete
Seasonal Spraying
August 21, 2023
- September 8,
2023...
Details...PG 10

Staying Safe
in Arizona’s
Heat...
PG 7
Hopi Tribal Council Agenda -

MONTH OF AUGUST 2023 AGENDA

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

COMMUNITY

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First Mesa Elementary
School is HIRING ...pg. 5
Grand Canyon Tribal Coalition: Havasupai Tribe, Hopi Tribe, Hualapai Tribe, Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians, Las Vegas Tribe
of Paiutes, Moapa Band of Paiute Indians, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Shivwits Band of Paiutes, Navajo Nation, San Juan
Southern Paiute Tribe, Yavapai-Apache Nation, Zuni Tribe, and Colorado River Indian Tribes. Story continued on pg. 2

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

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Grand Canyon Tribal Coalition Celebrates Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the
Grand Canyon National Monument Designation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Submitted by: Carletta Tilousi, Coordinator, Grand Canyon Tribal Coalition

Red Butte, Ariz. - August 8, 2023 The Grand Canyon Tribal Coalition celebrates
President Biden traveling to Red Butte today to designate the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah
Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. In anticipation of his official declaration, we thank President Biden, Secretary Haaland, and
Secretary Vilsack for hearing our voices and protecting 917,618 acres of our ancestral
homelands and our water sources that flow into the Colorado River, preserving them
for future generations. We thank Representative Grijalva for his leadership over many
years, and Senator Sinema for supporting our monument proposal.
We are representatives of Tribes with deep and timeless connections to the lands
of Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National
Monument. We trace our ancestry here, and many of our ancestors are buried here. We
have stewarded these lands since time immemorial and we are still here.
The Grand Canyon region is sacred to each of us; it is a place where we see and understand our history. It is vital to our future as an eternal home and source of spiritual
sustenance. Although many of our people were unjustly removed from these lands,
our connections to this place and our responsibility to protect it remains strong.
Many of us have worked for decades to safeguard our Grand Canyon homelands
from desecration at the hands of extractive, harmful operations like uranium mining,
and today, with the designation of Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints
of the Grand Canyon National Monument, we see these lands permanently protected
at last.
We thank the president for listening to our voices and protecting our homelands,
now and forever into the future, for all our children and grandchildren.
“The Colorado River Indian Tribes has a timeless religious and deep economic
connection to the Colorado River, which is inextricably connected to the lands of the
Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National
Monument. We thank President Biden and his administration for taking this vital step
forward to protect the health of the Colorado River, the surrounding lands, and the
irreplaceable cultural resources. This designation honors the tribal connections to the
surrounding lands and the value of tribal stewardship in protecting the waters that flow
through the Grand Canyon down to our reservation.” – Amelia Flores, Chairwoman
for the Colorado River Indian Tribe
“The Havasupai Tribe celebrates this historic moment in time, but we also pause
for a moment to honor our tribal ancestors who started this journey long ago. Many
Havasupai tribal leaders have carried this battle on their shoulders over the decades
and we are the fortunate ones to experience this unprecedented time in which our historic lands, water, sacred objects, and sites now hold the power and protection, which
they rightfully deserve, under the supreme law of the land by the stroke of President
Biden’s pen. President Biden’s action today will solidify our Tribe’s existence on,
under, and over this land forever. Although there is still more work to do, we will
sleep easier tonight knowing that our water, sacred sites, and plant medicines are more
protected, and that our ancestors’ tears are finally tears of happiness.” – Thomas Siyuja Sr., Chairman for the Havasupai Tribe
The Hopi Tribe released the following statement:
“Life continues here at Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni. Hopi would like to recognize
all those in support of protecting itah tutskwa (ancestral land) and preserving sacred
places. Hisat Sinom (ancestors) have left us connected to songs, dances, and ceremonies since time immemorial. As stewards of the land we will continue to safeguard the
future for generations to come.”
“The Las Vegas Paiute Tribe is very pleased to witness the ongoing efforts to protect sacred ancestral Tribal homelands. We celebrate, with all of Indian Country, this

significant development in recognition of the importance of Native history.” - Deryn
Pete, Las Vegas Paiute Chairwoman
“This is a great day today witnessing our Tribal Nations coming together in the
protection and unity of our voices, speaking on behalf of our traditional ancestral
homelands of the Grand Canyon; our Holy Lands.” – Greg Anderson, Chairman for
the Moapa Band of Paiutes
“The Grand Canyon is too important to not protect. And yet there are hundreds of
mining claims, and several active uranium mines in the proposed monument area that
threaten to poison the landscape and destroy this sacred land. We know from firsthand
experience the damage that can be caused by yellow dirt contaminating our water and
poisoning our animals and our children. We are thankful to President Biden and the
Grand Canyon Tribal Coalition for their efforts in pushing this initiative to protect
our people from the adverse effects of uranium mining.” – Navajo Nation President
Nygren
“The Grand Canyon is our ancestral lands. It is where we come from and when the
Creator calls us home this is where we will go. My grandpa, the late Edrick Bushhead
of the Shivwits Band often talked about the Grand Canyon and the spiritual connection between the Southern Paiutes and the land. He told stories about the sacred
ceremonies that took place here, the hunts, the gathering of medicinal plants, and the
Indigenous people who lived on the land. He said this land has spiritual importance
to our people and if you are lost or confused this is the place to pray, meditate, sing
songs and talk to the land. It will help keep you balanced and in harmony. Thank you,
President Biden for listening to the voices of our indigenous people and finally protecting our ancestral homeland. Thanks to everyone who worked diligently to bring
this to light. Our land will now be preserved, and our sacred areas and sites protected.
Ai Yuk, Thank you.” – Corrina Bow, Chairwoman for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah
The Pueblo of Zuni released the following statement:
“The Grand Canyon is the place of emergence of the A:shiwi (Zuni People). Since
time immemorial we have maintained deep religious and cultural ties to Kuh’nin
Akkwenne (Grand Canyon), shaping generations of A:shiwi identity and sense of
belonging within our cultural landscape. The fingerprints of our ancestors are evident
in Kuh’nin Akkwenne, from the petroglyphs etched onto the rock to the old homes
where they lived. Today, we continue to revere this sacred site through song, prayer,
and pilgrimage, thereby ensuring Kuh’nin Akkwenne’s continued significance to
our people. Through the designation of the Grand Canyon as a national monument,
we continue in ancestor’s footsteps of stewardship responsibilities of this important
area, from protecting the lowliest of insects to the humans that rely on the life-giving
waters.”
“The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe is honored and grateful that President Biden
has chosen to listen to tribes and designate our homelands as a national monument.
We have been here for centuries, and are pleased to now have these sacred sites and
waters protected today and into the future.” – Johnny Lehi Jr., President of the San
Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
“Ai’uck (Thank You) President Biden, Secretary Haaland and Secretary Vilsack…..
for hearing our voices on the importance of protecting and preserving our ancestral
homelands and for supporting our tribal efforts to designate the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah
Kukveni as a National Monument.” – Hope Silvas, Chairwoman for the Shivwits
Band of Paiutes
“The Yavapai-Apache Nation joins with the Tribes represented by the Grand Canyon Tribal Leaders Coalition, and with all Arizona Tribes, in calling on the Administration to protect the spiritual, cultural, and historical connection of the Tribes to the
lands of the proposed Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand
Canyon National Monument.” – Tanya Lewis, Chairwoman for the Yavapai-Apache
Nation
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Hopi Tutuveni is Hiring!

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By: Romalita Laban, Managing Editor

HR REQUIREMENTS
• Applications will be received by the following methods: Email:
Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – August 11, 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.

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HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
3rd Quarter Session
August 7, 2023
MONTH OF AUGUST 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 #070-2023 – Authorize transfer of an estimated $5.7 million of expenditures, from the Coronavirus Relief
Fund (CRF) to the American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Fund (FRF) – Jim Davis, Director, Office of Financial Management2. Action Item #061-2023 – To approve and
Adopt a Revised Investment Policy Statement – Author/Wallace
Youvella, Jr., Tribal Council Representative, First Mesa Consolidated Villages.
2. Action Item #071-2023 – To renew a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) between the Hopi Tribe (Tribe) and Northern
Arizona University (Library) – Author/Stewart B. Koyiyumptewa, Program Manager, Cultural Preservation Office
3. Action Item #072-2023 – DBS&A Work Order for Side
Rock Engineering – Author/Herman G. Honanie, Council Representative, Village of Kykotsmovi
4. Action Item #073-2023 – To approve Contract Amendment
1 to Carlene Tenakhongva’s Attorney Contract – Author/Fred
Lomayesva, General Counsel, Office of General Counsel
5. Action Item #075-2023 – To contract Walker & Armstrong,
LLP to provide accounting and audit preparation services for
Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2021 – Author/Anthony Laban, Assistant Finance Director & Cheryl Tootsie, Procurement
Supervisor, Office of Financial Management
6. Action Item #076-2023 – Hopi Judicial Branch requests that
Hopi Tribal Council accept BIA-OTJS funding and authorize
sole source procurement of a new court recording system for its
two courtrooms – Author/Marc S. Roy, Chief Judge, Hopi Tribal
Courts

7. Action Item #077-2023 – To have the Hopi Tribal Council
formally accept a partial distribution in connection with the
Richard Basil Salzberg Revocable Trust on behalf of the Hopi
Tribe Department of Education, Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona 86039 in the amount of $100,000.00 – Author/Nada Talayumptewa, Treasurer, Hopi Tribal Council
8. Action Item #078-2023– To appoint and approve an Attorney Agreement between the Hopi Tribe and James Hill for
Deputy General Counsel for a period of three years – Author/
Fred Lomayesva, General Counsel, Office of General Counsel
9. Action Item #080-2023 – Obtain Hopi Tribal Council
authorization to pass a resolution to authorize the purchase of
a Portable Diesel Generator from Gilbert Sons Electric, LLC Author/Tanya Monroe, Program Manager, Hopi Victim Services
Program
10. Action Item #081-2023 – Hopi Department of Transportation – Vehicle Purchase for program – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation *Time
Certain, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
11. Action Item #082-2023 – To purchase a 2024 Scotty Command-24-Range Trailer for DPSES – Author/Ronald
Honyumptewa, Director, Hopi Department of Public Safety &
Emergency Services
12. Action Item #083-2023 – To support and approve a new
638 Contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to fully remediate the Tuba City Dump (TCD) that consists of removing the
entirety of the waste contents and disposing of the waste at an
offsite and off-Hopi reservation location – Author/Carrie N.
Joseph, Director, Department of Natural Resources
13. Hopi Tribal Enrollment Work Session – on the Constitution and By-Laws of the Hopi Tribe, Article II – Membership,
Amendments to Article II and Hopi Tribal Ordinance No. 33 –
Mr. Lamar Keevama, Director, Office of Enrollment - **Time
Certain, Monday, August 21, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
14. Presentation on the Tribal Monitor Program – on behalf of
WestLand and the Hopi Tribe, Office of Cultural Preservation –
Leroy Shingoitewa and Avi Buckles, WestLand Resources, Inc.,
Engineering and Environmental Consultants
15. Notice of Relinquishment – dated August 1, 2023 – Notice is Hereby Given of Relinquishment from the Hopi Tribe,
Re: DDU – Author/Lamar Keevama, Director, Hopi Enrollment
Office - *RECORD IS CONFIDENTIAL

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HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
3rd Quarter Session
August 7, 2023

MONTH OF AUGUST 2023 AGENDA...continued
Continued from pg. 4
16. Presentation on the New
Developments for the 2024
Presidential Elections – Navajo
County Elections Office prepares
for the 2024 Presidential Elections
– Maxine Wadsworth, Outreach
Coordinator, Navajo County
Elections Office **Time Certain,
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 9:00
a.m.
17. Presentation on the Hopi
History and the Greater Chaco Landscape - Final Hopi
Tribe-Chaco Heritage Tribal Association Report and Community
Report -Author/Stewart B. Koyiyumptewa, Program Manager,
Cultural Preservation Office
18. Memorandum dated July 28,
2023 – Request a time certain of
September 23, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
to meet with Hopi Tribal Council
during the September session to
prepare BOT to schedule and conduct Village/Community presentations of proposed budgets during
the month of October.

PAID ADVERTISEMENT

XII. REPORTS
1. Office of the Chairman
2. Office of the Vice Chairman
3. Office of Tribal Secretary –
Report on Administrative Oversight of Program Depts.
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
– Committee Report
12. Pandemic Recovery Committee – Written Programmatic
Report for July, 2023
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
*Hopi Tribal Council may go
into Executive Session on any
agenda item
**Time Certain Requests

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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.

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Staying Safe in Arizona’s Heat

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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.

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PAID ADVERTISEMENTS

The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority has the following JOB VACANCIES and is seeking qualified individuals to the fill the positions.

The Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Ph: (928) 734-3281 • Ph: (928) 734-3283

POSITION: PAYROLL/TENANT ACCOUNTANT – FULL TIME
PERMANENT
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

Editorial Board of the Hopi Tutuveni
Wilma Dengavi , Gary LaRance, George Mase

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Finance Director, accom-

Managing Editor - Romalita Laban
RLaban@hopi.nsn.us

plishes the objectives of the Accounting Office by performing a variety of accounting functions including maintaining accounts and financial records and
coordinating all payroll activities. Maintains a high level of confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements: Associate degree in account-

ing, Finance or related field and four (4) years accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to type at least
Sixty (60) wpm and demonstrate proficiency in grammar, spelling, math and
filing. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. Native American preference will be given. Must have a
valid Arizona Driver’s License.

CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 18, 2023 @ 3:00 P.M.
POSITION: INFORMATION TECHNICIAN
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
JOB SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the Executive Director, will

help with desktop issues, computer preparations, desktop set-up, website
maintenance, and monitor the organization network. Performs other duties as
needed. Maintains a high level of confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements: Associate Degree in Com-

puter Science, Electronics Computer Engineering, or related field and two (2)
years related work experience in personal computer/software maintenance,
installation, and troubleshooting; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.

CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 18, 2023 @ 3:00 P.M.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND/OR TO OBTAIN AN APPLCATION
AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS, CONTACT: Thana Leslie, Office Manager P.O.

Box 906 Polacca, AZ 86042 Phone: 928-737-2800 Fax: 928-737-9270
Email: tleslie@hths.org Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Website: www.
HTHA.ORG Submit the completed application along with a resume,
letter of interest, and three (3) reference letters.
THE HTHA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND EXERCISES NATIVE AMERICAN
PREFERENCE

Hopi Tutuveni Staff

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.

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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

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Public Warning
Major Rain and Hailstorm Hits First
Mesa and Polacca Wash Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Submitted by: Louella N. Furcap
Public Information Officer - First
Mesa Consolidated Villages
First Mesa, AZ - August 3, 2023
Just as the Emergency Pilot Channel
at the flood, damaged area, adjacent
to HWY 264 Polacca Wash/bridge
area is nearing completion, a major
rain and hailstorm hit the area last
night causing major concern for
pedestrians, community members and
passing motorists.
The Polacca bridge, the only major
thoroughfare running from east to
west through the Hopi reservation,
was previously flooded out and some
homes nearby received extensive
damages.
The objective of the Emergency
project is to divert water back into the
wash and keep the water within the

confines of the wash and away from
the homes.
As work continues in the Polacca
wash area, Parents and Community
Members are asked to refrain from
visiting the Polacca Wash area and
especially, Keep Children Away from
the Construction Area. Large trucks
working in the area have some blind
spots and wrong turns can quickly
become emergencies.
Everyone is asked to remain
vigilant and drive cautiously in and
around the area. For further information, you may call the FMCV office at
928-737-2670.
For community flooding, road
washouts, and landslides (rock falls)
please call your local Community
Service Office, the Hopi Department
of Transportation (HDOT) or the Arizona Department of Transportation
(ADOT).
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ADOT to Complete Seasonal Spraying from August
21, 2023 through September 8, 2023
Spraying to Occur Along Arizona State Route
264 and State Route 87
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Submitted by: Ryan Harding,
Community Relations Project Manager - ADOT
Phoenix, Ariz. – August 7, 2023
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is scheduled to conduct seasonal spraying for noxious
weeds along State Routes 264 and
87 on Hopi Tribal Reservation lands,
beginning Monday, August 21, 2023.
Maintenance crews will spray along
State Route 264 from the junction
with US 160 (milepost 322) to mile-

post 418. This includes the ADOT
staging yard in Moenkopi, the Oraibi
Maintenance Yard, and the Keams
Canyon Maintenance Yard.
Crews will also spray along SR87
from north of Teesto Wash (milepost
386) to the junction with
SR 264 in Second Mesa, Ariz.
The public should avoid entering
an area after it has been sprayed for
12 hours. Spraying is scheduled to
finish by Friday, September 8, 2023.
Schedules can change due to weather
or other unforeseen factors.

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HOPI WORDS

Kyesmismuyaw - December

Wiiki’yma - Guide (Singular)

Tuwi’yta - Able (skillful)

Pö’i’yta - Debt (Have)

Sivaqöpqö - Heater

Yuki’at - Accomplishment

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Hopiiqatsi - Hopi Way of Life

Tukopna - Accuse

Alögö - Different

Nù’okwa - Kind Hearted

Hintsakpi - Activity

Hötsiwa - Doorway

Ngahu - Medicine

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Hiihiko - Drink

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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 16, 2023

Chris Megerian and Terry Tan Associated Press
Tusayan, Ariz. — August 8, 2023

President Joe Biden will use his visit to
Arizona on Tuesday to formally announce
a national monument designation for the
greater Grand Canyon, making Native
American tribes’ and environmentalists’
decades-long vision to preserve the land a
reality.
Biden is expected to announce plans
for a new national monument to preserve
about 1,562 square miles (4,046 square
kilometers) just outside Grand Canyon
National Park, national climate adviser
Ali Zaidi confirmed. It will mark the
Democratic president’s fifth monument
designation.
Tribes in Arizona have been pushing
Biden to use his authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to create a new national
monument called Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah
Kukveni. “Baaj Nwaavjo” means “where
tribes roam,” for the Havasupai people,
while “I’tah Kukveni” translates to “our
footprints,” for the Hopi tribe.
Tribes and environmentalists for decades have been trying to safeguard the
land north and south of Grand Canyon National Park, while Republican lawmakers
and the mining industry tout the economic
benefits and raise mining as a matter of
national security.
The designation is a reminder of a “new
era” in which collaboration and stewardship with tribes is valued, said U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native
American cabinet secretary.
“It will help ensure that indigenous
people can continue to use these areas for
religious ceremonies, hunting and gathering of plants, medicines and other materials, including some found nowhere else on
Earth,” said Haaland, who recently visited
the Havasupai Indian Reservation. “It will
protect objects of historic and scientific
importance for the benefit of tribes, the
public and for future generations.”
Biden arrived Monday evening at Grand
Canyon National Park Airport, where he
was greeted by Democratic congressmen Raúl Grijalva and Ruben Gallego.
Biden embraced them when he got off
Air Force One, and the trio chatted for a
few minutes. Grijalva, who serves on the
House Natural Resources Committee, has

repeatedly introduced legislation to create
the monument.
Biden will be speaking in an area that
is between Pinyon Plain Mine, which is
being developed and has not opened, and
Red Butte, a site culturally significant to
the Havasupai and Hopi tribes.
Representatives of various northern
Arizona tribes have been invited to attend
the president’s remarks. Among them are
Yavapai-Apache Nation Chairwoman Tanya Lewis, Colorado River Indian Tribes
Chairwoman Amelia Flores, Navajo President Buu Nygren and Havasupai Tribal
Councilwoman Dianna Sue White Dove
Uqualla. Uqualla is part of a group of tribal dancers who will perform a blessing.
“It’s really the uranium we don’t want
coming out of the ground because it’s going to affect everything around us — the
trees, the land, the animals, the people,”
Uqualla said. “It’s not going to stop.”
The Interior Department, reacting to
concerns over the risk of contaminating
water, enacted a 20-year moratorium on
the filing of new mining claims around the
national park in 2012.
Existing mining claims will not be
affected by this designation, senior Biden
administration officials countered. Furthermore, the monument site encompasses
around 1.3 percent of the nation’s known
and understood uranium reserves. Officials say there are significant resources in
other parts of the country that will remain
accessible.
A U.S. Geological Survey in 2021 found
most springs and wells in a vast region of
northern Arizona known for its high-grade
uranium ore meet federal drinking water
standards despite decades of uranium
mining.
In 2017, Democratic President Barack
Obama backed off a full-on monument
designation. The idea faced a hostile
reception from Arizona’s Republican
governor and two senators. Then-Gov.
Doug Ducey threatened legal action, saying Arizona already has enough national
monuments.
Opponents of establishing a monument
have argued it won’t help combat a lingering drought and could prevent thinning
of forests and stop hunters from keeping
wildlife populations in check. Ranchers in
Utah near the Arizona border say the

monument designation
would strip them of privately owned land.
The landscape of Arizona’s political delegation
has since changed considerably. Gov. Katie Hobbs,
Democratic Sen. Mark
Kelly and Sen. Kyrsten
Sinema, an independent,
are all on board. Hobbs,
a Democrat, has openly
urged Biden to issue a
designation. In a letter sent
to Biden in May, Hobbs
claimed that she heard
from people across the
political spectrum, including sporting groups and
outdoor groups, in support
of a monument.
Mining companies and
the areas that would benefit from their business remain vehemently opposed.
Buster Johnson, a Mohave
County supervisor, said the
monument proposal feels
solely politically driven
and there should have been
another hearing on the
matter. He doesn’t see the
point of not tapping into
uranium and making the
country less dependent on
Russia.
“We need uranium for
the security of our country,” Johnson said. “We’re
out of the game.”
No uranium mines are
operating in Arizona,
although the Pinyon Plain
Mine just south of Grand
Canyon National Park has
been under development
for years. Other claims
are grandfathered in. The
federal government has
said nearly a dozen mines
within the area that has
been withdrawn from new
mining claims could still
potentially open, even with
the monument designation,
because their claims were
established before 2012.
After Arizona, Biden
will go on to Albuquerque
on Wednesday, where
he will talk about how
fighting climate change
has created new jobs. He’ll
then visit Salt Lake City
on Thursday to mark the
first anniversary of the
PACT Act, which provides
new benefits to veterans
who were exposed to toxic
substances. He’ll also hold
a reelection fundraiser in
each city.

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VA extends deadline
Through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits
backdated to
August 10, 2022
Washington, DC. - August 10, 2023 Today, VA
announced that Veterans and survivors who apply (or
submit their intent to file) for PACT Act benefits by
11:59PM ET on Monday, August 14, 2023 will be
eligible to have their benefits backdated to August 10,
2022 – the day that President Biden signed the PACT Act
into law. This is an extension from the original deadline
of August 9, 2023. We encourage all Veterans and their
survivors to apply – or submit their intent to file – for
PACT Act benefits now by visiting VA.gov/PACT.
VA has made this decision out of an abundance of
caution after experiencing technical difficulties with
VA.gov/PACT in recent days. Specifically, due to extremely high demand, some Veterans who have sought
to submit their intent to file for PACT Act benefits have
received error messages while doing so. Despite these
messages, VA has successfully logged every one of these
intents to file – meaning that every Veteran or survivor who has received an error message while applying
for PACT Act benefits can consider their intent to file
complete. We are working to contact these individuals
to confirm directly to them that their intent to file will be
honored and their effective date protected. Most importantly, no Veteran or survivor will miss out on a single
day of benefits due to this issue.
VA has also resolved nearly all of the technical issues
with VA.gov/PACT. As of 5:00pm, less than one tenth
of one percent of attempts to submit an “intent to file”
today (August 9) had resulted in an error message.
This percentage is down from about 18% on August 8.
Additionally, we have had a high volume of calls to VA
call centers throughout this week, and we are working
to decrease abnormally long call center wait times. We
continue to work on these issues and will not rest until
they are fully resolved.
Throughout the past day, VA has sent out communications from all channels to reassure Veterans and survivors that they would not miss out on their earned benefits
due to this issue. We put an emergency banner on the VA
website to tell Veterans and survivors that their intents to
file will be honored. We changed the intent to file error
message to confirm that, despite the error message, the
intent to file has been saved. Finally, we communicated
with Veterans directly on social media, via email, and
through coordination with Congressional leaders and
Veterans Service Organizations. All of this messaging
will be updated tonight (details below) to reflect the
extended deadline for Veterans and survivors to apply for
benefits backdated to August 10, 2022.
We at VA will continue to encourage Veterans and
their survivors to immediately file their PACT Act claims
— or submit their intents to file — at VA.gov/PACT.
With the extended deadline, Veterans and survivors who
do so by 11:59PM ET on Monday, August 14, 2023 may
receive benefits backdated to August 10, 2022.
Please also see the news release that came out today:
One year of the PACT Act: A historic expansion of benefits and health care for Veterans and their survivors.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3A7ad9d2849b03942a. Public record. Not legal advice.