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HOPI TUTUVENI

Volume 23, Number 12

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HOPI CALENDAR

TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015

Construction Apprenticeship Program

Implemented for Youth on Hopi Reservation

KYAAMUYA- December

PAAMUYA- January

POWAMUYA- February

OSOMUYAW- March

KWIYAMUYAW- April

HAKITONMUYAW- May

WOKO’UYIS- June

TALANGVA- July

TALAPAAMUYA- August

NASAN’MUYAW- Sept.

TOHO’OSMUYAW- Oct.

KELMUYA- November

This Month In

Hopi History

• June 1- Native Americans granted U.S. citizenship, 1924

• June 3- Healing vs. Jones

appealed, Court delined

to review case, 1963

• June 10- Hotvela peo- 16 Hopi High School students will participate in the Home Construction Apprenticeship Program, an 8 week program

ple forcibly dipped in Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

de-lousing chemicals,

In partnership with the Hopi Apprenticeship Program for Hopi between the Hopi High School Ad- terest in the program.

1920

Tribal Employment Rights Office youth. The 8 week program begins ministrators, Hopi Vice Chairman

From that list, High School stu• June 22- Indian Edu(TERO), Hopi High School and June 8 thru July 31, with a total of Alfred Lomahquahu Jr. and HTHA. dents were selected by Hopi High

cation Act PL 93-318

Northland Pioneer College, the 16 students participating.

At the meeting, HTHA presented School teachers: Jimmy Carl, Conmoved Indian Educa- Hopi Tribal Housing Authority

The vision of an apprenticeship the school administration with a list struction Tech and Francis Ambrose,

tion, 1970

(HTHA) created a Construction program began with a joint meeting of 22 students who expressed an in- Welding/ Automotive/Explorer tech

• Hopi Ancestors cultivated corn, squash, beans,

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cotton and turkeys, A.D.

1-700

COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

Hopi Headstart Recruitment

Accepting application for

2015-2016 School Year

Contact # 928-734-3513

Sunlight Comm. Church

Vacation Bible School

Grades K-6

6/15-19: 2-4pm

Contact #928-737-2583

Office of the Vice Chairman Grand Canyon

Welcomes new Staff Members has Religious and

Cultural Meaning

to the Hopi Tribe

By: Stan Bindell

Blood Drive

6/16: 930-230p: Cancer

Support Service

100 Mi. Club Fun Run/Walk

6/16: 5pm Next to Legacy Inn

Contact 928-734-3432

Free Rabies Clinic

6/16: 3rd Mesa 9-530 pm

6/17: 2nd Mesa 9-530pm

6/18: 1st Mesa 9-530pm

Contact 928-737-6283

SWIndian Agriculture

and Family Days

6/16-18: 730am Twin Arrows Conference Center

Contact 928-734-3708

L-R: Chief of Staff Dwayne Secakuku, Receptionist Janessa Lomahoynaya and

Staff Assistant Mike Puhuyesva

Donna Humetewa-Kaye, Executive Staff Assistant

Office of the Vice Chairman

Vice Chairman Alfred

Lomahquahu, Jr. recently

announced the addition of

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new Staff members to his

Federated Comm.Church Office. Dwayne Secakuku

400 W Aspen, Flagstaff

accepted the Chief of Staff

6/18: 830a-330p

role of the Vice Chairman’s

Contact #480-357-0996

office stating he is “motivated and possess good

Arizona Dept. of VA Ser- work ethics”. For eight

vice Visit (AZDVS)

of the ten years Secakuku

6/25: 10am-2pm- Hopi

worked at the Maricopa

Veterans Services

County Protective Services

# 928-734-3461/3462

in Phoenix as a Sergeant

with his primary role ensur2015 Farmers Market & ing the security and public

Exchange

safety of elected officials,

8/15: 8-2p Hopi Veterans employees and the general public. He supervised

Memorial Center

a large task force keeping

Contact 928-637-3465

to established protocols.

Climb the Mesa to Con- One of the highlights of

Secakuku’s career was on

quer Cancer

9/13: 7a Hopi Cultural Ctr two occasions he escorted

the Arizona Governor to

Contact # 928-734-1151

meet with the President of

the United States in Phoenix. His prior employment

Hopi Tutuveni was work with BIA Hopi

928-734-3282 Police, the Hopi Health

Department and Education

Department. He served in

the US Marine Corps from

1987 to 1992 Combat Engineer-Corporal and has

an Associate’s Degree in

Nursing from Maricopa

Skills Center. Secakuku is

Paqapwungwa from Bacavi and is fluent in the Hopi

language.

Mike Puhuyesva is the

new Staff Assistant and is

a member of the Corn clan

from the village of Bacavi.

He is a former council representative and employee

of the Hopi Tribe. He has

an extensive 21 year military background, four years

of which he served in Port

Harcourt, Africa where he

initiated construction work

plans for an integrated management facility negotiating with local villages. He

retired from the military

receiving an honorable discharge. He also worked for

the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community

Public Works. Puhuyesva

hopes to put his skills to use

supporting the goals of the

Vice Chairman’s office and

looks forward to helping the

Hopi Tribe in his new role.

Janessa Lomahoynaya

was a temporary employee

assisting the Office of the

Vice Chairman and is now

a full time Receptionist.

Janessa has worked at Denny’s Restaurant in Moenkopi as a server and Second

Mesa Day School where

she was a One on One

Teacher Aide in the Special

Needs area. She was also

a receptionist at the Hopi

Revenue Commissioner’s

Office and a Teacher’s Aide

at Head Start. Janessa said

she accepted the receptionist job to gain experience

working with the public and

wanted to serve the Vice

Chairman’s office. She further stated that she is happy with her job and likes it.

Lomahoynaya has two children and is a member of the

Deer Clan from Sichomovi.

GRAND

CANYON,

ARIZ.---The Grand Canyon has special religious

and cultural meaning to the

Hopi people, which is why

Hopi Chairman Herman

Honanie wants to do all he

can to protect it.

Three Grand Canyon

issues have recently arisen. First, environmentalists have proposed that

President Barack Obama

declare a Grand Canyon

National Monument to

protect the area just outside

of Grand Canyon National

Park. Chairman Honanie

supports this proposal.

“The proposed Grand

Canyon National Monument is a great idea,” the

chairman said. “There is a

lot of stress dealing with all

the challenges of protecting

the Grand Canyon. Some

intend to mine the natural

resources. This is one of the

best things to happen and I

applaud President Obama

for considering this.”

Sandra Bahr, director of

the Grand Canyon Chapter of

the Sierra Club, said the work

to defend the Grand Canyon

is never ending because every few years there are plans

to develop inside or just outside the Grand Canyon.

In 1987, there were plans

to build a huge hotel on

the North Rim, but a judge

ruled against it. In 1992

and 2000, there were plans

to develop in Tusayan but

those plans were squelched.

Bahr supports the proposed Grand Canyon National Monument because it

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would help the battle against

uranium mining. She said

historically there has been

a lot of uranium contaminating water throughout the

Navajo Reservation.

The proposed monument

would also protect against

old growth logging. The

Grand Canyon Monument

would protect only public

lands, not private lands.

The proposed Grand Canyon National Monument

would also protect wildlife

corridors with the mule

deer in mind.

“Irresponsible activities

can fragment wildlife corridors,” she said.

The proposed Grand Canyon National Monument includes Kanab Creek which

has cultural significance to

the Kaibab Paiute Tribe.

The proposal would protect the area known as the

Grand Canyon Watershed,

which is located on the

Kaibab Plateau. This area

encompasses 1.7 million

acres including 300,000

acres of ancient forest. The

region hosts 125 creeks,

springs and seeps. More

than 3,000 archeological

sites are found in the area.

Second, a developer has

proposed building 2,000

homes in Tusayan near the

Grand Canyon. Chairman

Honanie hasn’t studied

the issue close enough to

take a position, but said

he is concerned about the

groundwater that the development might use.

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HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

Zuni Tribal Council Join

Hopi Tribe to Stop Sale of

Sacred Objects at Auction

THE HOPI

TUTUVENI

Dwindling Revenue STAFF

Demands Immediate

Reorganization of the

Tribe’s Organization

Director/

Managing Editor

Louella Nahsonhoya

928-734-3281

Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us

Secretary II

Cindi Polingyumptewa

928-734-3282

cpolingyumptewa@hopi.

nsn.us

Louella Nahsonhoya

Hopi Tutuveni

PUBLIC NOTICE

For Hopi Tribal Enrollment

Membership Purpose

Beginning June, 2015, the Arizona Vital Records of Paternity form

will be used. Due to this change, the Hopi Enrollment Department’s

Paternity Affidavit form will No longer be issued at the Hopi Tribe

Enrollment Office.

The required form can be obtained at the Hopi Tribal Enrollment Office or by request at the following address or on the internet:

Hopi Tribe Enrollment Office

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

Phone#: 928-734-3152

AZ Department of Health Services

www.azdhs.gov

During a status report of the Hopi Tribe’s reorganization efforts and current status of the Hopi Tribe’s overall

Revenue and Operating Budget; Davis Pecusa, Chairperson of the Reorganization Task Team (Reorg) and Alfred

Lomahquahu, Jr., Chairman of the Budget Oversight

Team (BOT), presented a serious financial deficit which

will force the Tribe to take immediate action to reorganize its entire organizational structure and the way services are delivered to the Hopi people, in order to balance

the operating budget.

In 2004-2005, the Hopi Tribal Council began looking

at the Hopi Tribe’s revenue and operating expenses and

the way services are being delivered to the Hopi people.

Council approved Resolution H-043-2005, which created

a Reorganization Task Team to review and analyze past

documents and reorganization efforts of the Hopi Tribe

and to recommend an organizational structure to the

Council. A document prepared by Public Sector Personnel Consultants, found that effective delivery of services

to the Hopi people is inhibited by program overlap and

duplication of efforts. The Reorg team was then tasked to

formulate a revised tribal organizational structure, which

is more efficient and effective.

Tribal Council approved Resolution H-037-2006 as the

First Phase of the Team’s reorganization efforts. Resolution H-022-2007 was later approved by Council adopting

the Second Phase of the Tribal Government Organization

Chart (Second Phase of the planned reorganization of the

Tribal government, effective Jan. 1, 2007).

Pecusa informed Council that the Hopi Tribe is currently

operating in Phase II of the reorganization of the Hopi tribal organizational structure, as adopted by Tribal Council. It

was, however, noted that Phase I was never rescinded; nonetheless, Phase II was adopted and is currently in effect. Pecusa said there was not much difference in Phase I and II and

more of a continuation. He said the only difference was the

proposed separation out of Education to be stand alone and

reinstated the Constitutional duties of the Vice Chairman.

In 2006, the Hopi Tribe began to realize a decline in

revenue with the shutdown of the Mohave Generating

station, from which it also received revenues. The crash

of the stock market also hampered investment income and

litigation expenses were very high. The Tribe is currently operating under an imbalanced budget and will have

a shortfall in the millions for 2016; which will continue

to grow if the budget is not immediately corrected. The

only steady and consistent source of income the Tribe receives, comes from royalties such as Peabody, water, etc.

Tribal Council was made aware of the budget deficit

in 2014, and at that time, BOT recommended a 10% cut

across the board to the 2015 budget. The Council considered the recommendation, however, decided not to cut

the budget and approved the 2015 General Fund Operating Budget at 100%, with no cuts.

With the Hopi Tribe’s diminishing budget; it is an extreme priority that the Reorg Task Team work with the

Budget Oversight Team and the Office of the Executive

Director to reorganize a structure that is effective and

efficient in the delivery of services to the Hopi people,

and with less money. Programs, services and staffing

will be evaluated to ensure there is not an overlap and

duplication of efforts; as well as prioritizing what/which

programs and/or services are considered “essential” or

“core” services to the Hopi Tribe.

“We are in dire straits,” said a Councilman. “It will not

be a pretty picture in 2016 to run our government.”

Several suggestions were discussed including a 10%

cut across the board, a 10% cut from the 2015 base budget

and a 22% cut to bring a more balanced budget. Ways to

bring in money; including Gaming was talked about. Discussions also ensued around directing the Executive Director to assess and evaluate programs and services under

his purview to resolve which were essential/core/critical,

as well as eliminating overlap and duplication of services.

After much debate, the Hopi Tribal Council on June

2, made a motion and voted unanimously to direct the

Budget Oversight Team (BOT) to complete a proposed

budget for 2016, at 10% less of the overall 2015 budget

and present it to the Council at their next report date, per

schedule as outlined in the BOT policies.

Council Defeats A.I.

072-2015 to Approve

Employment Contract

for Tribal Attorney

Louella Nahsonhoya, Hopi Tutuveni

In Executive Session on

June 3, the Tribal Council

conducted an employment

evaluation on the Hopi

Tribe’s General Counsel

Fred Lomayesva. In addition to the evaluation,

Council also discussed and

acted on Action Item (A.I.)

72-2015 to approve (or disapprove) an Employment

Contract for Lomayesva’s

continued employment.

As a result of the dis-

cussions transpired during

Exec. Session, Council disapproved and defeated the

Action Item/Resolution to

approve Lomayesva’s employment contract.

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General Counsel will follow

the tribe’s normal recruitment process for lawyers.

No further information was

available as of press time.

Lomayesva is an enrolled

member of the Hopi Tribe.

Reporter

Crystal Dee

928-734-3284

cdee@hopi.nsn.us

EDITORIAL BOARD

Belma Navakuku

Jeannette Honanie

Stan Bindell

The Hopi Tutuveni

Official Newspaper of

the Hopi Tribe

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

Ph: (928) 734-3282

Fax: (928) 734-0734

CIRCULATION

The Hopi Tutuveni is published

twice a month, with a circulation of 5,000 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper is delivered

on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of

each month to the following

locations: Keams Canyon Store,

Polacca Circle M, Hopi Health

Care Center, Tsakursovi, Hopi

Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi

Village Store, Hotevilla Store,

Moenkopi Travel Center,

Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tribal

Government Complex and all

Village Administration offices.

The Tutuveni is also available

at the following border town

locations: Flagstaff- Hopi

Heritage Plaza N.A.C.A /Steves

Blvd., HTEDC, Mike & Rhonda’s East. Winslow-Caseys,

Winslow Library, Brown Mug,

Alphonso’s; Joe and Aggie’s

Restaurant, El Rancho Restaurant. Dilkon - Bashas. Tuba

City Bashas.

LETTERS TO EDITOR and

GUEST SUBMITTALS

The Tutuveni welcomes letters

from readers. A full name,

complete address and phone

number is required to verify

authenticity of the author.

Anonymous letters will not be

printed. The Tutuveni reserves

the right to edit for clarity and

may decline to print Letters

that are potentially libelous

and slanderous. Submittals

should be limited to 500 words

or less and will be run on a

space available basis. Letters

may be sent to:

Louella Nahsonhoya

Director/Managing Editor

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

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HOPI TRIBAL

COUNCIL

Herman G. Honanie

CHAIRMAN

Alfred Lomahquahu Jr

VICE CHAIRMAN

Vernita Selestewa

Tribal Secretary

Robert Sumatzkuku

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva

Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper

Moenkopi

Michael Elmer

Jonathan Phillips

Leroy Sumatzkuku

Danny Humetewa

Village of Bakabi

Davis F. Pecusa

Gail Poley

Lamar Keevama

Village of Kykotsmovi

Nada Talayumptewa

Albin Mooya Jr.

Norman Honanie

Miona Kaping

Village of Mishongnovi

Annette F. Talayumptewa

Malinda Andrews

Mervin Yoyetewa

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015

LOCAL NEWS

Imbalance of Village Representation on Tribal Council

Creates great Concern among the Hopi people

Louella Nahsonhoya, Hopi Tutuveni

A great concern has risen among tribal members regarding the imbalance of Village

representation on the Hopi Tribal Council. Of the nine recognized Hopi Villages acknowledged in the Constitution, only four Villages are currently represented on the Council.

The Hopi people established the Tribal Council on Dec. 19, 1936, with the adoption

of the Hopi Constitution and By-Laws (amended on Aug 1, 969; Feb. 14, 1980; and

Dec. 7, 1993). Accordingly, the Tribal Council is vested with the power and authority

to represent and speak for the Hopi Tribe in all matters for the welfare of the Tribe.

The Constitution states the Council shall consist of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and

Representatives from the various “recognized” villages including: First Mesa (consolidated villages of Walpi, Shitchumovi, and Tewa), Mishongnovi, Sipaulavi, Shungopavi,

Oraibi, Kyakotsmovi, Bakabi, Hotevilla, and Moenkopi (upper and lower villages).

With only four villages with representatives seated on Council, Hopi members claim

there is unfair representation. The present Council is made up of Representatives from

only four Villages: Mishongnovi, Kyakotsmovi, Bakabi and Moenkopi. The villages

of Oraibi, Hotevilla and lower Moenkopi have not had village representation on the

Council for years at their own choosing.

Disputes regarding the certification of Village representatives to be seated on Council, as well as other internal village issues, seem to be the main reasons for villages

not having a representive on Council. The lack of village representation has caused

villagers to allege biased representation. Villagers are concerned that their villages are

unfairly represented and outraged that no one is speaking on their behalf. Those villages without representation claim they have never had a Tribal Council Report from

any one of the current Council representatives.

With several concerns and inquiries regarding the process of electing and certifying

a Council Representative, the Tutuveni is compelled to publish Article IV, V and VI of

the Constition (the Tribal Council). This pertains to Tribal Council Representatives:

election, certification/appointment process, terms, removal and powers of Council.

ARTICLE IV- THE TRIBAL COUNCIL

ARTICLE VI – POWERS OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL

SECTION 1. The Hopi Tribal Council shall have the following powers which the Tribe

now has under existing law or which have been given to the Tribe by the Act of June

18, 1934. The Tribal Council shall exercise these powers subject to the terms of this

Constitution and to the Constitution and Statutes of the United States.

(a)To represent and speak for the Hopi Tribe in all matters for the welfare of the

Tribe, and to negotiate with the Federal, State, and local governments, and with the

councils or governments of other tribes.

(b)To employ lawyers, the choice of lawyers and fixings of fees to be subject to the

approval of the Secretary of the Interior so long as required by Federal Law.

tribal property.

(d) To advise with the Secretary of the Interior and other governmental agencies upon

all appropriation estimates or Federal projects for the benefit of the Tribe, before the

submission of such estimates to the Office of Management and Budget or to Congress.

(e) To raise and take care of a tribal council fund by accepting grants or gifts from

any person, State, or the United States Government, or by charging a persons doing

business within the Reservation reasonable license fees.

(f) To each such Tribal Council fund for the welfare of the Tribe, and for salaries or

authorized expenses of tribal officers. All payments from the Tribal Council fund shall

be a matter of public record at all times.

(g) To make ordinances to protect the peace and welfare of the Tribe and to set up

courts for the settlement of claims and disputes, and for the trial and punishment of

Indians within the jurisdiction charged with offenses against such ordinances.

(h) To act as a court to hear and settle claims or disputes between villages in the

manner provided in Article VIII.

(i) To provide by ordinance for removal or exclusion from the jurisdiction of any

non-members whose presence may be harmful to the members of the Tribe.

(j) To regulate the activities of voluntary cooperative associations of members of the

Tribe for business purposes.

(k) To protect the art, crafts, traditions, and ceremonies of the Hopi Indians.

(l) To delegate any of the powers of the Council to committees or officers, keeping

the right to review any action taken.

(m) To request a charter of incorporation to be issued as provided in the Act of June

18,1934

(n) To adopt resolutions providing the way in which the Tribal Council itself shall do

its business.

SECTION 2. Any resolution or ordinance which, by the terms of this Constitution, is

subject to review by the Secretary of the Interior, shall be given to the Superintendent of this jurisdiction, who shall, within ten (10) days thereafter, approve or

disapprove the same.

If the Superintendent shall approve any ordinance or resolution, it shall thereupon become

effective, but the Superintendent shall send a copy of the same, bearing his endorsement, to

the Secretary of Interior, who may, within ninety (90) days from the date of enactment, veto

said ordinance or resolution for any reason by notifying the Tribal Council of his decision.

If the Superintendent shall refuse to approve any ordinance or resolution submitted

to him, within ten (10) says after enactment, he shall report his reasons to the Tribal

Council. If the Tribal Council thinks these reasons are not sufficient, it may, be a

majority vote, refer to the ordinance or resolution to the Secretary of the Interior,

who may, within ninety (90) days from the date of its enactment, approve the same

in writing, whereupon the said ordinance or resolution shall become effective.

SECTION 3. The Hopi Tribal Council may exercise such further powers as may in the

future be delegated to it by the members of the Tribe or by the Secretary of the Interior,

or any other duly authorized official or agency of the State or Federal Government

SECTION 4. Any rights and powers which the Hopi Tribe of Indians now has, but

which are not expressly mentioned in this Constitution, shall not be lost or limited by

this ARTICLE, but may be exercised by the members of the Hopi Tribe of Indians

through the adoption of appropriate

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SECTION 1. The Hopi Tribal Council shall consist of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and

representatives from the various villages. The number of representatives from each

village shall be determined accordingly to its population, as follows: villages of 50 to

250 population, one (1) representative, villages to 251 to 500 population, two (2)

representatives; villages of 501 to 750 population, three (3) representatives; villages

of over 750 population, four (4) representatives.

The representation in the first Tribal Council shall be as follows:

First Mesa…………....….4

Mishongnovi…....…………2

Sipaulavi……………….1

Shungopavi……....……..2

Oraibi………………....……...1

Kyakotsmovi………….2

Bakabi…………....………..1

Hotevilla…………....……....2

Moenkopi………….....2

SECTION 2. The term of office of the representatives shall be two (2) years, except

that at the first election or choosing of representatives following the adoption of this

section, approximately one-half of the representatives shall serve for a term of one

(1) year. The determination as to which representatives shall serve for one (1) year

shall be made by the Tribal Council and announced to each village Kikmongwi or

Governor on or before the first day of October 1969. Representatives may serve any

number of terms in succession or otherwise.

SECTION 3. Each representative must be a member of the village which he represents. He must be twenty-five (25) years or more of age, and must have lived in

the Hopi jurisdiction for not less than two (2) years before taking office, and must be

able to speak the Hopi language fluently.

SECTION 4. Each village shall decide for itself how it shall choose its representatives,

subject to the provisions of SECTION 5. Representatives shall be recognized by the

Council only of they are certified by the Kikmongwi of their respective villages.

Certifications may be in writing or in person.

SECTION 5. One (1) representative of the Village of Moenkopi shall be selected from

the Lower District, and certified by the Kikmongwi of Moenkopi, and one (1) representative shall be selected by the Upper district, and certified by the Official whom

that District may appoint, or who may be specified in a village Constitution adopted

under the provisions of ARTICLE III, SECTION 4. This section may be repealed, with

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the consent of the Tribal Council, by vote of a two-thirds majority at a meeting of the

voting members of Moencopi Village called and held subject to the provisions of

ARTICLE III, SECTION 4.

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SECTION 6. No business shall be done unless at least a majority of the members are present

SECTION 7. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be elected by secret ballot by all

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members of the Hopi Tribe. The Tribal Council shall choose from its own members or BY EMAIL & TELEFAX

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from other members of the Tribe, a secretary, treasurer, sergeant-at-arms and

John McCain

interpreters and such other offices and committees as it may determine necessary,

U.S. Senator for the State of Arizona

subject to the provisions of the By-Laws, ARTICLE I.

U.S. Senate

SECTION 8. All members of the Hopi Tribe eighteen (18) years of age or over shall be

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dums under such rules and regulations as may be prescribe by the Hopi Tribal Council.

SECTION 9. The Chairman and Vice Chairman shall serve for a term of four (4) years.

RE: AUCTION SALE OF SACRED HOPI OBJECTS

John McCain

Candidates for the offices of Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be members of the

Senator for the State of Arizona

Hopi Tribe, twenty-five (25) years of age or older and must be able to speak the Hopi U.S.

Dear Members of the Arizona Delegation:

U.S.

Senate

language fluently. Each candidate for either of said offices must also have lived on

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Russell

Senate Office Building

the Hopi Reservation for not less than two years immediately preceding his anThe ongoing sales of Hopi artifacts in auction houses in Paris are disturbing. Despite the

Washington,

DC 20510

nouncement of such candidacy.

efforts made by and on behalf of the Hopi Tribe, the French auction houses continue to illegally

SECTION 10. Candidates for the office of Chairman and Vice Chairman may declare

sell Hopi sacred materials. Many constituencies have requested, though to no avail, that the

RE: AUCTION SALE OF SACRED HOPI OBJECTS

their candidacy by filing with the Tribal Secretary or Tribal Chairman or Vice Chairauction houses withdraw the sacred objects from sales and that these sacred, communally owned,

objects be promptly returned to their rightful owners, the Hopi and other Pueblo tribes.

man a petition signed by at least ten (10) adult members of the tribe at least 15 days Dear

Members of the Arizona Delegation:

before the date set for the election. It shall be the duty if the Secretary to post the

The Center for Art Law hereby expresses its support for stopping these sales. We strongly

names of the qualified candidates for both the primary and final elections in a public

The ongoing sales of Hopi artifacts in auction houses in Paris are disturbing. Despite the

encourage you to join in efforts made by the Hopi Tribe to halt the ongoing sales of their

in place in each village at least ten (10) days prior to the election.

efforts made by and on behalf of the Hopi Tribe, the French auction houses continue to illegally

religious materials by French auction houses.

SECTION 11. A primary election shall be held on the first Wednesday in November in

sell Hopi sacred materials. Many constituencies have requested, though to no avail, that the

1969 and on the first Wednesday in November in every fourth year thereafter, PROVIDED. auction houses withdraw the sacred objects from sales and that these sacred, communally owned,

The Hopi sacred objects are communal property and cannot be sold by any tribal

That, no primary election shall be held in the years when there shall be no more than two objects be

promptly returned to their rightful owners, the Hopi and other Pueblo tribes.

individual. Under both tribal custom and tribal state and federal law, the objects cannot be sold or

(2) candidates for either of the offices of Chairman and Vice Chairman. The two (2)

given away by any individual. Legal title under tribal state and federal law can never pass to

candidates in primary election receiving the highest number of votes for each of said

The Center for Art Law hereby expresses its support for stopping these sales. We strongly

anyone other than the applicable tribe. As a result, individual collectors and institutions cannot

encourage you to join in efforts made by the Hopi Tribe to halt the ongoing sales of their

offices of Chairman and Vice Chairman shall have their names entered in the final

legitimately own them. Thus, transferring and selling these objects across state lines and outside

religious materials by French auction houses.

election. In the event there are not more than two (2) candidates for either of such

of the United States constitutes a sale of stolen property, which is legally prohibited both in the

offices those candidates with no more than one (1) competing candidate shall have their United States and around the world. While the Hopi Tribe first enacted statutes specifically

The Hopi sacred objects are communal property and cannot be sold by any tribal

names entered in the final election without the necessity if a primary election.

prohibiting the sale of the sacred objects in the 1970s, the Hopi and other tribes have openly and

individual.

Under both tribal custom and tribal state and federal law, the objects cannot be sold or

SECTION 12. The general election shall be held on the third Wednesday in November strongly prohibited

such sales

by communal

law

and custom

since the

first

contact

nonas well

as various

of birds.

not

alone

ourand

concern

that

despite

thewith

persistent

given

away

by any species

individual.

LegalWe

titleare

under

tribal in

state

federal

law

can never

pass to

1969 and on the third Wednesday in every fourth year thereafter.

Natives

the

Southwest.

efforts other

to suspend

these

auction sales

maintained

bycollectors

a government

body calledcannot

the

than the

applicable

tribe. in

AsParis,

a result,

individual

and institutions

SECTION 13. Inauguration of the Chairman and Vice Chairman shall take place at the anyone

“Conseil desown

Ventes

Volontaires,"

the salesand

have

beenthese

permitted

to across

continue.

legitimately

them.

Thus,

transferring

selling

objects

state

lines

and

outside

first regular Tribal Council meeting following their election.

The ongoing sales are in violation of various federal, state, and tribal statutes that protect

of the United States constitutes a sale of stolen property, which is legally prohibited both in the

the

United

States’

cultural

resources

andare

tribal

property,

andagainst

prohibit

trafficking

in stolen

goods

as well

as various

species

birds.

not alone

in our

concern

that

despite the

persistent

feel

therethe

aworld.

significant

American

including

United States

andthat

around

Whileprejudice

the Hopileveled

Tribe first

enacted

statutesparties,

specifically

well

various

species

birds.

are

not

alone

our

concern

that

despite

the

persistent

efforts

suspend

these

auction

sales

Paris,

maintained

government

body

called

the

SECTION 1. Any Chairman, Vice Chairman, representative or other officer found

Native American

the French

system.

museum

institutions

on the

other

prohibiting

the saleTribes,

of the in

sacred

objectslegal

in the

1970s,French

the Hopi

and other

tribes have

openly

and

efforts

to des

suspend

these

auction

sales

in American

Paris,

by a government

body

called

the

“Conseil

Ventes

Volontaires,"

thethe

sales

havemaintained

been

permitted

to continue.

guilty in a tribal or other court of a misdemeanor involving dishonesty, of a felony, or strongly

hand enjoy

the

impartial

benefits

legal

system.

They

are able

to seek

prohibited

such sales

by communal

law and

custom

since

the first

contact

withand

non“Conseil

des Ventes Volontaires,"

the sales have beeninvolving

permittedcultural

to continue.

of drunkenness, shall be automatically removed from office and the Council shall

successfully

property stolen in France

Natives

in thecommence

Southwest.adjudication of their claims

!1 leveled against American parties, including

feel

that

there

significant

prejudice

and subsequently transferred to the United States.

refuse to recognize him.

We feel that

therein

is the

a significant

prejudice

American

parties,

including

Native American

Tribes,

French legal

system.leveled

Frenchagainst

museum

institutions

on the

other

SECTION 2. Any officer or representative may be removed from office for serious

The ongoing sales are in violation of various federal, state, and tribal statutes that protect

Native

American

Tribes,

the

French

legal

system.

French

museum

institutions

the

other

hand

enjoy

the

impartial

benefits

the

American

legal

system.

They

are

able

seek

and

Together

otherresources

concerned

and cultural

organizations,

your

neglect of duty, by a vote of not less than two-thirds of the Council, after the officer the United

States’with

cultural

andarttribal

property,property

and prohibit

traffickingwe

in request

stolen goods

hand

enjoy

the

impartial

benefits

of the

American

legal

system.

They

are

able

todo

seek

and

successfully

commence

adjudication

their

claims

involving

cultural

property

stolen

France

official

intervention

stop

the

ongoing

auction

sales

the

sacred

objects,

and

everything

to be so removed has been given full opportunity to hear the charges against him

successfully

commence

adjudication

of their

claims

involving

cultural

property

stolen

in France

and

subsequently

transferred

to thetoUnited

States.

your

power

swiftly

return

them

the

Hopi

people.

Thank

you

advance

for

your

prompt

and to defend himself before the Council.

and

subsequently

transferred

to the United matter.

States.

action

in this important

and time-sensitive

SECTION 3. Vacancies occurring for any reason among the representatives shall be

Together with other concerned art and cultural

property organizations, we request your

filled for the rest of the term by the village concerned, in the same manner as a

withtoother

and cultural

organizations,

yourin

official Together

intervention

stop concerned

the ongoingartauction

sales ofproperty

the Sincerely,

sacred

objects, andwe

dorequest

everything

representative from that village is ordinarily chosen.

official

intervention

stop the

ongoing

sales of

the sacred

everything

your power

to swiftlytoreturn

them

to the auction

Hopi people.

Thank

you inobjects,

advanceand

fordo

your

prompt in

Vacancies occurring for any reason among the officers appointed by the Council shall your

actionpower

in thistoimportant

and time-sensitive

matter.

swiftly return

them to the Hopi

people. Thank you in advance for your prompt

be filled by the Council.

action in this important and time-sensitive matter.

Vacancies occurring for any reason in the offices of Chairman and Vice Chairman or

Sincerely,

in the office of any other officer shall be filled for the rest of the term in the same

Sincerely,

Irina

Tarsis, Esq.

manner as those officers are ordinarily chosen.

Founder & Director

Center for Art Law

ARTICLE V- VACANCIES AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE

Irina Tarsis, Esq.

Founder

& Director

Irina Tarsis,

Esq.

Center

for&Art

Law Department of

Founder

Director

cc. Members of the Arizona Delegation; U.S. Embassy in France;

United

States

Justice; Secretary of the Interior; Holocaust Art Restitution Center

Project.for Art Law

4 TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI

LOCAL NEWS

CORRECTION:

Hopi Tribe

Welcomes

Veterinarian

Dr.Carol

Yeisley

In the June 2 edition of the Hopi Tutuveni, Vernita Selestewa was erroneously identified as Tribal Secretary in the Hotevilla Village Meeting article.

Ms. Selestewa participated in the village meeting as a village member and not in

her capacity as Secretary to the Tribal Council. At the meeting she was never addressed as, nor did she identify herself as Tribal Council Secretary.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Hopi Tutuveni Editorial Board / Louella Nahsonhoya, Tutuveni Director/Managing Editor

Yuwehloo Pah’ki Community

Elects Board of Commissioners

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

Dr. Carol Yeisley from Pennsylvania

was hired on May 18 as the full time Veterinarian at the Hopi Veterinary Clinic.

Dr. Yeisley received her veterinarian degree from the University Of Pennsylvania

with graduate degrees in Biochemistry and

Biophysics. Her experiences include having her own veterinary practice for over

24 years, worked in a number of hospitals

and zoos; and taught at the University Of

Pennsylvania School of veterinarian.

Yeisley said she visited the Hopi reservation prior to employment when she volunteered for the Native American Veterinarian

Services group based out of Pennsylvania.

The group provided spays and neuter vaccination clinic on the reservation.

During this time she connected with

Pam Lalo, Veterinary Technician who

told her there was a need for a full time

Vet. Everything fell into place when Lalo

was able to get the position of a full time

Veterinarian approved.

Yeisley plans on having accessibility to

basic care to a large number of animals on

Hopi, but said it would be difficult to provide 24 hour emergency care in a remote

area with only one Veterinarian.

“The only way to take care of things before they get bad is implementing preventative care,” said Yeisley. “People need to

understand that there is a close interaction

between diseases animals have and exposure for people.”

Rocky Mountain spotted fever and

mange are two diseases that are common

on Hopi and can be transferred to humans.

Dr. Carol Yeisley new Veterinarian

Another problem is uncontrollable strays.

She said these can all be preventable with

proper education and resources.

Currently, Dr. Yeisley and Lalo are the

only staff at the clinic. Yeisley said a clinic needs four full time staff to function

the way it should. She is reorganizing the

clinic to see what kind of services they

can provide.

“We won’t know what kind of services

to provide unless there is a demand for a

specific service,” said Yeisley. “This is why

we are encouraging people to visit the clinic and let us know what they need to take

care of their animals so they don’t have to Yuwehloo Pah’ki new Board of Commissioners took Oath of office on June 3

receive services off the reservation.”

Currently, the clinic provides basic dai- Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

ly services and to inform people there is

The Yuwehloo Pah’ki YPC 2014 audits and stat- former board to see them

a full time Doctor at the Vet Clinic. They

Community

(YPC) Board ed they will accompany the to fruition. Plans include a

have set up a Facebook page under Hopi

Commissioners

(BOC) current Board to Phoenix ballpark and four housing

Veterinary Services where they post inheld

special

meeting

on to review the audits since subdivisions for private

formation relevant to clinic services and

June

swear

newly

they were involved in the and rental.

post announcements.

elected

BOC

members.

Two

audits.

Goals and priorities for

“Dr. Scott is still available and if they

elections

were

held

April

Honanie

congratulated

the

new Board include road

need something they should call,” said

28;

Special

for

the

Chairand

welcomed

new

and

paving

& improvement

Yeisley. “We will have clinic days in the

man

and

Vice

Chairman

and

former

board

members

and

(emergency

service personvillages because some pet owners don’t

General

election

for

BOC.

said

she

hopes

they

reprenel

refuse

drive vehicles

have transportation.”

The

results

for

special

sent

the

community

the

dirt

road

during

inclemThe Vet clinic is seeking volunteers

election

are

Valerie

Kooyabest

their

ability.

ent

weather),

and

electricwho are interested and you may contact

“I believe we are go- ity to homes (community

the Clinic at (928) 738-5251. They are quaptewa, Chairman and

Cheryl

Kaye,

Vice

Chairing

through some grow- currently receives electrical

also seeking donations of newspaper,

man.

General

election

reing

pains

in growing as a services from Navajo Tribblankets and towels.

sults Reynold Nash Sr. and community,” said Honanie. al Utility Authority.

Delphina Melvin (3 year “There are some challengKooyaquaptewa

said

term); AquaLisa Sinquah ing things coming up for they would like to see their

and Oriel Tootsie (2 year the board and hopes the community grow and enterm); Elmer Setala Sr. community moves for- courage people to get a

and Kevin Navasie (1 year ward.”

land assignment at YPC.

term). Alternates are MoAfter the board was They can request for a

nique Sahmea, Harriette sworn in, BOC Chair home site application from

Navasie and Yvette Navasie. Kooyaquaptewa welcomed the YPC office.

According to the elec- the new board members to

“We also share this

tions office, the by-laws their “adventures”.

land with ranchers,” said

of the YPC separates the

“Thank you for entrust- Kooyaquaptewa. “There

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

elections and this is how it ing me in taking this job in are areas that are assigned

was drafted and approved replacing Mr. Setala and I for home sites specifically.

Hopi Tutuqayki Sikisve

During the first year of in Tennessee which eventu- according to their charter. understand we have been We plan to build four housClyde

Quotswisiw- through a lot of conflict,” said ing subdivisions.”

Bookmobile, Library Assis- the program, Pongyes- ally grew worldwide.

Kooyaquaptewa encourtant Dinah Pongyesva is pre- va said they had over 250

The Hopi Bookmobile ma thanked former board Kooyaquaptewa. “It takes a

aged community members

paring for the annual 2015 participants. Because the was established in 2009 members Rosa Honanie lot to be in this position.”

Board members said to attend meetings to voice

Summer Reading Program summer reading program is and is the only public li- and Harvey Tewanema

for

their

services

and

asthey

will continue with their concerns and ask for

and introduces the Dolly Par- an incentive program, each brary service on the Hopi

sistance

completing

the

projects

and plans of the assistance if they need it.

ton’s Imagination Library.

participant in each age cate- reservation. The goal of the

Tutuqayki Sikisve Staff Prepare for

Annual Summer Reading Program

Since the Bookmobile

was established in 2009,

Pongyesva said the library

has participated annually in

the Summer Reading Program. The program is an

incentive program originally geared towards school

aged children so they don’t

lose reading comprehension during the summer.

“Nationwide

studies

have shown children who

don’t read during the summer can lose up to 65% of

their skills versus the students who read were able

to achieve better grades,”

said Pongyesva.

She said this year they invite babies, children, teens

and adults to participate

in the Summer Reading

Program; a six week long

program beginning June

15 thru July 31. The library

will offer reading material

in line with the theme, “Every Hero has a Story”.

“Each year a theme is

chosen and this year it is super heroes,” said Pongyesva. “Throughout the six

week I will highlight local

heroes like veterans, police, EMT’s, medical Doctors and others who provide

services to the community;

and give the public an opportunity to be a hero by

donating blood.”

gory will be given a reading

log. The categories are early

readers (0-6yrs) 15 minutes

of reading; children readers (7-12yrs) 30 minutes

of reading and teen readers

(13-18 yrs) and adult readers (19 and older) one hour

of reading. The Reading

program is based on time

and not the number of books

read because they don’t

want to discourage children

who are reluctant readers.

The Hopi Public Library

and its partner, Friends of

the Winslow Public Library present the Dolly

Parton Imagination Library

to Hopi youth from birth to

five years old.

“The program was made

possible with the generous

donation and support of Hal

and Melody Lindquist,”

said Pongyesva. “They donated $10,000 to the Dolly

Parton Imagination Library

for a period of five years.”

This is a year round program for children who register; they will receive a

book each month up until

the age of five. The program is to encourage literacy in young children and

encourage parents to read

with their children.

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library began in the

hometown of Dolly Parton

Hopi Tutuqayki Sikisve is

to provide information and

services for people who

are searching for particular

subjects and entertainment

in print material (books,

magazines and newspapers)

and non-print (audio books,

CD’s, VHS and DVD’s) as

well as online database free

to library patrons. They

also establish early literacy

projects; preserve culture

by increasing collection of

books on Hopi.

In the future, Pongyesva wants to incorporate

language preservation and

have Hopi language applications installed on the

tablets. They realize kids

learn through technology

and hope to obtain money

to purchase tablets.

Participants can register

for the Summer Reading

Program and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library

at the Department of Education office or the Hopi

Tutuqayki Sikisve and the

Wuwanamptapsikisve Mobile Computer lab during

their scheduled stops in the

villages. Listen to KUYI

for the Bookmobile and

Computer Lab locations.

For more information

you may contact Dinah

Pongyesva at (928) 2058073 or (928) 734-4500.

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HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 5

LOCAL NEWS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

from Page 1 - Grand Canyon

Second, a developer has

proposed building 2,000

homes in Tusayan near the

Grand Canyon. Chairman

Honanie hasn’t studied

Editor:

the issue close enough to

25 May 2015 was Memorial Day. The President of the United States laid a wreath

take a position, but said

in front of the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C with full military

he is concerned about the

honors. All over the U.S. individuals placed a small American Flag beside head

groundwater that the destones of soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. However, on the

velopment might use.

Hopi reservation nothing happened. To most, it was simply a Holiday. This is a sad

Chairman Honanie said

commentary on our Tribe.

he’s hesitant to support this

As I was driving back from Moencopi where I placed a small American Flag on

proposal until more is known

the tomb of Pfc Lori Piestewa, I decided I must do more. As an Army Chaplain, it is about the water situation.

our duty to have Memorial services for the fallen in combat. Therefore, I have decidStilo

Development

ed that next year, I will have a memorial service for Pfc Piestewa in my Chapel.

Group USA, has proposed

In my opinion, it is the soldiers who gave their lives in combat, who are heroes.

a development at Tusayan

Today, the public seem to feel that everyone who returns from Combat is a hero. I

that would include 2,000

disagree. To me, a hero is a soldier who gives an extra difficult duty under direct

homes, some low-income

enemy fire on behalf of another soldier or his unit. Many do not survive. Those of us housing, three million

who have been under direct fire know the difference.

square feet of commer

On 27 March 2003, the 507th Maintenance Company came under direct fire in NaStilo Development hasn’t

siriyah, Iraq. The actions of PFC Piestewa, under Torrent enemy direct fire, qualifies identified a water source,

her as a hero. We need to pay tribute to her and other soldiers who made the ultimate but Bahr is afraid that they

sacrifice for our Nation.

would pump groundwater

Chaplain (COL.) Johnson, RET

that goes into the Grand

Canyon and Havasupai

seeps and springs.

“This is a big threat to the

Grand Canyon,” she said.

I, Dean Qouchytewa, a member of Kykotsmovi village & Kendra Sahu also a

There are also questions

resident of the Village, write this Letter of Complaint on behalf of the Kykotsmovi

about noise and light polluVillage residents & children.

tion that would be caused by

We are writing to request some help. We need more speed limit signs, speed bumps, the proposed development.

The development may also

cross walks painted on the roads and Kids at Play signs throughout the Village and

be reason for expanding the

around the School area. We are tired of people driving faster than the posted speed

Tusayan Airport.

limits. We have had to yell at people several times to slow down!

“Light pollution is inapOn June 02, 2015 at around 1:10 pm we went down to the Hopi Summer School

Class to pick up our children.. As, we were walking home and crossing the road near propriate on the edge of the

Grand Canyon,” she said.

the Bilagody’s residence, a white car was coming from the direction of the store

The U.S. Forest Service

going well over the posted speed limit of 15 MPH. We were not fully across the road

will

decide whether to

when she approached us and did not bother to slow down; but instead, went around

approve

the roads and inus. As she passed we yelled at her to slow down and noticed she was on her cell

frastructure that would be

phone driving a Hopi Tribal vehicle with government plates, we were not able to get

necessary for development.

the license plate number, as she was speeding.

June 3, 2015 around 8:30 am I was walking my children again to their summer class

when another car came flying into the school area. My kids were walking on the side

of the road and this lady could have hit one of my children as she pulled up to the

Hopi Child Care center. When she got out of her car I told her “You need to slow

down around this school zone, you almost hit one of my children.” That didn’t help,

as she got back into her car, and sped away.

Speeding is dangerous and we are very concerned for our kids and other village chilSelections were based

dren. I remember when my son was in Headstart, there were cars that would not even on the student’s work ethstop for the Head Start bus.

ics in class, sports, and

We are concerned for the safety of all the Hopi Children. I remember that when we

their academics. Both Carl

were children, there were painted yellow and white crosswalks near the playground

and Ambrose are certified

area and Post Office. Now you don’t see them anymore. What if a child gets hit by

through the National Center

someone speeding? The person can say there was no cross walks. Then What? Would for Construction Education

the blame be placed on the child? Crosswalks need to be painted on the road near the and Research (NCCER)

playground, Post Office, Village Store and outside the Bilagody’s residence. These

for the apprenticeship proare the main areas where children walk. Speed bumps around the village will also

gram. Instructors are rehelp slow people down. During the past school year, parents came up with ideas

quired to have training in

teaching techniques and

of how to slow traffic down between 8:30am and 3:30pm. Putting up more signs

around the village, more speed limit signs and Children at Play signs can warn people student learning styles.

that children are playing in the area. There are a lot of kids in the area where we live This is required to ensure

apprenticeship credits are

and it is scary knowing that people drive at fast speeds. I fear that one day someone

certified by the NCCER might hit and/or hurt one of the children.

the organization that creatSomething needs to be done IMMEDIATELY. It’s summer break for most children

ed the standardized training

and kids are out playing with their friends and riding their bikes. Our officials need

to consider this a MAJOR problem. They say our future is our young Hopi Children, and credentialing program

for the industry.

but yet what are they doing or are they even getting things done for our children?

“Students are supposed

They need to be more concerned than worrying about how much they get paid. The

to go through a safety class

Hopi Rangers have a valid agreement with our Village to provide Law Enforcement

which is part of the curServices. Our village Governing authority needs to put more pressure on the Rangriculum used through the

ers. Most importantly, The Hopi Tribe’s Risk Management needs to be alerted that

NCCER,” said Ambrose.

employees are driving tribal vehicles talking on cell phones and not paying attention. “After they have taken the

Village children will always be out playing, and as parents, we need to know they are safety class they take a test

safe out there. It takes a community to raise a child. We would be more than happy to and must pass with a score

help make signs and paint the roads for cross walks if the material were provided.

of 70% or higher and then

As a Village Member, we deserve the very best for our children’s Health, Safety, and go to their worksite where

well-being. Your favorable response in correcting this matter is greatly appreciated.

they will also be given a

Dean Quochytewa & Kendra Sahu

hands on test.”

The apprenticeship program consists of 400 hours

of on the job experience and

a minimum of 200 hours off

the job related training before

Mishongnovi Village would like to inform and introduce Mr. Gayver Puhuyesva as

the newly selected Mishongnovi CSA; Mr. Puhuyesva will be the main contact indi- being promoted to journeyman status or certified level.

vidual for all Mishongnovi Village business matters. He can be contacted in person,

Depending on the training

or collectively at 928-737-2263/2264.

schedule and the availability

of work locally it can take

The following is a listing of village Board and Council Representatives.

an individual 2 to 4 years to

• Chairman, Mr. Craig Andrews

complete the program. Student will learn construction

• Vice Chairman, Mr. Willis Humeyestewa

skills in blueprint reading,

• Treasurer, Ms. Rolanda Yoyletstdewa

correct tools and equipment

to use, and knowledge of

• Secretary, Ms. Manulita Coochwikvia

The forest service accepted

comments until June 2 and

will soon issue a decision.

Bahr said she has been

asked how she continually

fights against developers

who keep coming back.

Her answer is to remain

vigilant.

“We need to protect these

lands permanently,” she said.

Third, a developer, Confluence Partners LLC, has

proposed the so-called Escalade project on Navajo

land in the Grand Canyon

that would include a resort

and a tram going from the

top to the bottom of the

Grand Canyon.

The Hopi Tribal Council

passed a resolution against

this proposal and Chairman

Honanie said he will do everything he can to oppose it.

“We’re concerned about

any degradation of the

Grand Canyon from the

Hopi perspective,” he said.

“The Grand Canyon has

meanings about our origin

and we want to protect our

shrines and reuse them.

Hopis have strong ties to

the Grand Canyon. Hopis

pass into the next world

through the Grand Canyon,

so we are concerned from a

cultural and religious perspective.”

Some Navajos have supported the Escalade proposal including the past

Navajo Nation President

Ben Shelly, but the new-

ly elected Navajo Nation

President Russell Begaye

has stated his opposition to

the Escalade project leading many to believe that

the project is dead.

“This area is special to

many tribes including the

Navajo and Hopi,” Bahr

said. “The folks from the

Bennett Freeze oppose the

project.”

Bahr warns that people

should never underestimate a developer’s plans to

ruin something sacred.

“I think it will be

stopped,” Bahr said, “because this is too important

to too many people, but we

have to take it seriously.”

In other news, Chairman

Honanie said the tribe continues to oppose the auction of

their masks in Paris. He said

the Acoma Pueblo Tribe and

the Zuni Tribe have joined

them in their opposition.

“This should make our

case stronger and we have

the idea of going to the

U.N. to see if we can register our claims. That’s

something we have to continue to work on,” he said.

“It speaks to our future.”

***

Neither U.S. Sen. John

McCain nor U.S. Rep.

Ann Kirkpatrick could be

reached for their input for

this story.

Stan Bindell can be

contacted at thebluesmagician@gmail.com

from Page 1 - Apprenticeship Program

•

Sergeant at Arms, -VACANTYouth/Adult Representative, -VACANT

•

Member, -VACANT

•

Council Representative, Annette Fern Talayumptewa

•

Council Representative, Malinda Andrews

•

Council Representative, Mervin Yoyetewa

The Mishongnovi Village CSA, Mishongnovi Board of Directors and Tribal Council

Representatives looks forward to establishing a positive working relationship with all

entities.

Craig Andrews

Mishongnovi Board of Directors

safety and health procedure

comprised of 200 hours. The

curriculum will consist of

specialized skill training in

building construction: carpentry, plumbing, electrician

field, concrete, masonry and

possibly architecture and

construction management

trade. By the end of the program they will have earned

6-8 units.

The program began with

a Student Orientation on

June 7 led by HTHA Director Chester Carl who

gave an overview of the

program. Students were

given Personal Protective

Equipment, a vest, gloves,

safety glasses and hardhat

and assigned a work site.

There are a total of five

worksites located throughout the Hopi reservation;

two rehabilitation homes

in Hotevilla and Bacavi,

First Mesa Youth Center,

Maintenance work orders

and high school storage

sheds. HTHA hopes to add

the Rodeo Arena welding

project which is still in the

process of being approved.

Students will work 40

hours a week and will be

paid at the minimum wage.

In addition, students will

receive fiscal management

responsibility training on

how to use their money

earned from the apprenticeship program.

Participants include Shanna Kooyaquaptewa a recent

Hopi High graduate of Spider Mound will be working at the First Mesa Youth

www.

hopi-nsn.gov

Center. Kooyaquaptewa said

she didn’t take any classes

in welding or carpentry, but

hopes to gain experience.

Jonathan Phillips a Junior at

Hopi High School is from

Moenkopi and will be working on one of the rehabilitation homes in Bacavi. Phillips was recommended by his

high school counselor and is

looking forward to gaining

experience and on the job

training. Adam Laban, 2015

Hopi High graduate of Walpi

will work on a rehabilitation

home in Hotevilla. Laban

said he took a welding class

a couple years ago and hopes

to gain experience.

The Apprenticeship program was developed to

give Hopi youth a qualified, versatile and safe

work force under the Hopi

Tribes TERO program. The

goal of HTHA is to develop

a Home Construction Apprenticeship Program that

will give students who have

an interest in construction

trade on the job experience

and training and to help

them become a valued construction team member and

qualified home construction worker in the trades

they wish to pursue.

“This is a need that

exists for HTHA to get

skilled workers, but to also

enhance employment starting from the high school

level,” said Chester Carl.

“This will give youth the

opportunity to go forward

and earn certification hours

in the construction trade.”

To Advertise

Call

928-734-3282

Cheryl L. Kaye

Chief School Administrator

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ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

2015-2016 JOB VACANCY

MOENCOPI DAY SCHOOL

Updated: June 10, 2015

Certified Position

Navajo Region-Bureau of Indian Education

Moencopi

Day

School

Certified PE Teacher

(1)

Tonalea Day School

P.O. Box 185 • Tuba City, Arizona 86045 • Phone: 928.283.5361 • Fax: 928.283.4662

Certified Hopi Language/Cultural

Teacher (1)

Website: moencopi.bie.edu

Home of “The Wildcats”

Certified Gifted & Talented Teacher (1)

Certified Librarian (1)

Vacancy Announcement

Cheryl L. Kaye

Chief School Administrator

Close Date: June 30, 2015

2015-2016 JOB VACANCY

All of the positions above require a Federal, State and Local background checks. If you are interested in

becoming a team player with MOENCOPI

the Moencopi Day School

please

contact our Human Resources at (928)

DAY

SCHOOL

3 Teachers (Elementary)

CY-1710, Level 11-17

283-5361 ext. 1023/1024, for an application or questions.

Applications can also be downloaded on our website: Moencopi.bie.edu

Updated: June 10, 2015

Salary: $199.87 to $406.68 per day

Announcement number: 16-D33N13-01

Certified Position

Certified PE Teacher (1)

Certified Hopi Language/Cultural Teacher (1)

Certified Gifted & Talented Teacher (1)

Certified Librarian (1)

Closing 06/19/2015

Detailed announcement can be obtained at:

http://www.bie.edu/Jobs/byState/AZ/index.htm

Further information about the position call:

Terrence Yazzie, Principal (928) 283-6325 ext.201

Fax (928) 283-5158

APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION MUST MEET THE STATE OF

ARIZONA’S “HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHER” REQUIREMENTS

AND MUST SUBMIT EVIDENCE OF THIS WITH HIS/HER APPLICATION.

Close Date: June 30, 2015

All of the positions above require a Federal, State and Local background checks. If you are interested in

becoming a team player with the Moencopi Day School please contact our Human Resources at (928)

283-5361 ext. 1023/1024, for an application or questions.

Applications can also be downloaded on our website: Moencopi.bie.edu

SCHOOL BOARD: Doris Honanie, President • Melvin G. Pooyouma, Vice-President • Evvy Trujillo, Member

Alden R. Seweyestewa, Member • Alene Garcia, Member

Appointment is subject to the successful completion of the

security investigation and favorable adjudication.

Tonalea Day School PO Box 39 Tonalea, AZ 86044

Physical Address: 160 US Highway and Route 21 Tonalea, AZ 86044

Shonto Preparatory School

Employment Opportunities

Certified Positions

Teacher – Elementary*

Art Teacher – Elementary

Music Teacher – Elementary *

Physical Education Teacher – Elementary*

Social Studies Teacher – High School**

Automotive, Welding, Building Trades Teacher (CTE) –

High School

Business Management Teacher (CTE) – High School

RN, LPN Certified School Nurse - District

Licensed Social Worker - Residential

Classified Positions

Accounting Technician II -Procurement

Parent Educator

Security Officer

Monitor

Residential/ Recreational Assistant

Substitute Residential Assistant – Part Time

Substitute Teacher – Part Time

Substitute Security Officer – Part Time

Bus Monitor – Part Time

Substitute Bus Driver – Part Time

Athletic Coaches

Fall- Volleyball, Football, Soccer, Cross Country, Chess

Winter- Wrestling, Basketball, Indoor Archery

Spring-Track & Field, Baseball, Softball, Pee Wee Basketball,

Outdoor Archery

Temporary Positions

Summer Employment for SPS Students- Student Workers (15)

Summer Landscaping-College Students (10)

*Signing Bonus, $2,500.00

**Signing Bonus, $2,000.00

POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

For details and instructions to apply, visit us at www.shontoprep.org/hr

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

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

Shonto, Arizona 86054

Shonto Preparatory School is an EEO/Navajo Preference

HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION

NOTICE OF COLLECTION

The following individuals need to contact

the Hopi Credit Association to take care

of outstanding debts owed:

Hank Naha, Jr.

Andreana Burton

Brent Charlie

Carmel Dewakuku

Belena Harvey

Patricia Holmes

Lyndon Honwytewa

Stephanie Hyeoma

Kenneth Ovah

Call (928) 737-2000 to make satisfactory

payment arrangements.

If you have an opinion

or idea for an editorial

you would like to share

with Tutuveni readership, please feel free to

submit it to us at: lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us

Please limit submission to 500 words or

less. If your idea for

submission is beyond

this word count, please

call to arrange space so

we can accommodate

accordingly at 928-7343282.

We encourage correspondence from our

readership in terms of

opinions and concerns

they have.

HOTEVILLA BACAVI COMMUNITY SCHOOL

P.O. Box 48, Hotevilla, Arizona 86030

PHONE (928) 734-2462 or FAX (928) 734-2225

Contact: Marie Kidde

2015-2016

VACANCY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SCHOOL BOARD: Doris

Honanie, President

• Melvin G.

Pooyouma, Vice-President • Evvy Trujillo, Member

Alden R. Seweyestewa, Member • Alene Garcia, Member

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 05122015

OPENING DATE: May 12, 2015

CLOSING DATE: June 26, 2015

Chief School Administrator (12-month)

Facility Manager (12-month)

Laborer (Temporary)

Computer Science Technician (10-month)

21st Century Community Learning Centers Coordinator (Part Time)

Gifted and Talented Teacher (10-month)

Certified Librarian (Part-Time)

Certified Substitute Teacher (on-call only)

STARTING SALARY: Certified and Classified Salary Schedule 2015-2016 [Salary based on education and experience].

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Please contact HBCS Office for a complete Position Description

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO: Hotevilla Bacavi Community School along with the following documents: 3

Letters of recommendation, Copy of Current Driver’s License, Copy of Social Security Card, Copy of High School Diploma,

Official Transcripts, Copy of Certificate, and CPR/First Aid certification.

All interested applicants can acquire an employment application in person or contacting

Marie Kidde at HBCS 928-734-2462

Indian preference in employment

APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INTENSE BACKGROUNDCHECK

Hopi Housing Authority

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Project Architectural and

Engineering Services

The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA) is requesting proposals from qualified Architectural and

Engineering (AE) firms to provide Project planning and

conceptual design for a forty (40) unit housing subdivision developments, and the design, permitting, bidding

and construction administration services of twenty (20)

new housing units. The Project is located within the Spider Mound (Yuwehloo Pahki) Community near the town

of Keams Canyon, Arizona, located within the boundaries of the Hopi Indian Reservation. The Project site

is located along Arizona State Highway 264 at milepost

414 in northern Navajo County. The selected firm will

enter into a Standard Form of Agreement with HTHA to

perform the requested services.

The awarded firm will be responsible for the fee proposal which shall include the Hopi Office of Revenue

Commission (ORC) required business license fee to conduct business on the Hopi Reservation and the applicable 0.5% Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) fee

for construction activities. The work to be performed

under this contract is subject to the Native American

Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996

(NAHASDA) [25 U.S.C. §4101] and Section 7(b) of the

Indian Self Determination of Education Assistance Act

(25 U.S.C. 450 (e). This Request for Proposals is open to

both Indian and Non-Indian firms.

Pre-Proposal Site Meeting

A MANDATORY Pre-Proposal meeting will be conducted on Tuesday June 30, 2015 at 2:00 P. M. (MST)

at the Spider Mound Community building located on the

west side of Navajo Route 6 at milepost 38.5. Following

the meeting, a MANDATORY Site Visit will be held

at the proposed housing subdivision site at the Spider

Mound location. A letter of interest and to request the

proposal documents are to be directed to Kyle Dotson,

HTHA Project Manager, by email at kdotson@htha.org.

Proposal Due Date

The RFP shall be clearly marked: “Spider Mound

Project: Planning, Architectural and Engineering RFP”.

Submit one (1) original and (4) four copies no later than

4 P.M. MST on Thursday July 23, 2015 to Chester

Carl, Executive Director, at the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Office’s located in Polacca, Arizona along U.S.

Highway 264, Mile Post 392. Or it may be mailed to

P.O. Box 906 Polacca, Arizona 86042. Allow sufficient

time for mail delivery to ensure receipt by due date and

time. Late, facsimiles or emailed proposals will not be

considered. Any cost incurred in preparing or submitting an RFP is the Proposer’s sole responsibility. HTHA

will not reimburse any costs incurred as a result of the

preparation of an RFP.

PH: 928-283-5790 • E-mail: tribalera@moenkopidevelopers.com

Competitive Prices • Excellent Service • Fast turn-around time

On-site Printing • Apparel, Bags and More!

SCREEN PRINTING

Multi-Color Screen Printing • Quality Designs and

Products at Responsible Prices

Ph: 928-283-5790 • Fax: 928-283-5789

email: tribalera@moenkopidevelopers.com

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 7

VENI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012 7

CHINO’S ROOFING

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

*Roofing *Home Repairs

*Gutters *Windows

*Plumbing *Doors

For information call:

928.734.9430 or 928.206.0727

Hopi Owned & Operated

HOPI

EARLY

CHILDHOOD

FAIRS

Help Me Grow!

June 24th

Moenkopi Community Center

July 8th

Second Mesa Day School

10 am - 1 pm

Resources for Parents of Young Children

Traditional Gardening Demonstrations

Developmental Screenings

Dental Screenings

Head Start Registration

Food and Entertainment

Books and Fun Children’s Activities

For more info contact Head Start at 734-3513

Brought to you by the Hopi Early Childhood Fair Committee and Sponsored by

ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hopi Independent Chapel

Kykotsmovi Village

The members and Pastor welcome you to the Hopi Res- The Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corpora�on (HTEDC)

ervation. We consider it a privilege to have you worship

has an opening for the following posi�on:

with us and sincerely hope you will receive a blessing

from our worship service at 10 am every Sunday morning. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT/SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

Now that you are away from your church and are looking

The intern will report directly to the CEO; will work closely

for a church to continue your faith journey, we would love

with the CEO and the corpora�on’s en��es, managers and

to be a Church to help you continue your faith journey.

staﬀ on a variety of digital projects. The intern will concepI am an ordained Presbyterian Minister and a Retired tualize and manage the corpora�on and it’s en��es webArmy Chaplin.

sites as well as format and design an electronic sales forum.

Chaplain Caleb Johnson, Pastor

(For full job descrip�on log on to the corporate website: www.htedc.com)

10 – 15 hours per week; on‐going

Build your work por�olio; exible schedule

Compensa�on is nego�able; based on experience.

Intermountain Center for

Human Development

Please submit your resume along with an applica�on to

the HTEDC Human Resources Manager at

cdunham@htedc.net, fax: (928) 522‐8678 or mail to

5200 E. Cortland Blvd., E200‐7, Flagstaﬀ, AZ 86004

Has Job openings, for

Applica�ons are online at www.htedc.com or can be picked up at any

Full time, Part time & fill in positions of the HTEDC enterprises: Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Travel Plaza,

Days Inn Kokopelli or HTEDC Home Oﬃce in Flagstaﬀ .

Sleep overs may be required,

Deadline for applica�ons: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Sleep area provided, If needed.

For more informa�on, contact HTEDC Human Resources Manager

Must be 21 or older

Cher Dunham at (928) 522‐8675 or cdunham@htedc.net

The

Hopi

Tribe Economic Development CorporaƟon is an equal opportunity employer

For more information please call

and follows all federal and local employment laws and guidelines.

(928) 636-2881 Ext. 4106

OPINIONS

If you have an opinion

or idea for an editorial you

would like to share with

Tutuveni readership, please

feel free to submit it to us at:

lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us

Please limit submission

to 500 words or less. If

your idea for submission

is beyond this word count,

please call to arrange space

so we can accommodate accordingly at 928-734-3282.

We encourage correspondence from our readership

in terms of opinions and

concerns they have.

Second Mesa Day School,

P.O. Box 98,Second Mesa, AZ 86043

928-737-2571-phone

928-737-2565-fax

June 3, 2015

CERTIFIED POSITIONS: 10 MONTH

CERTIFIED TEACHERS

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (SELF-CONTAINED)

GIFTED AND TALENTED TEACHER

LIBRARIAN

HOPI LAVAYI TEACHER

READING COACH

CLASSIFIED POSITIONS: 10 MONTH

ONE-ON-ONE MULTI-HANDICAPPED ASSISTANT

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AIDE

BUSDRIVER

CLASSIFIED POSITIONS: 12 MONTH

FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

PROCUREMENT TECHNICIAN

All positions are eligible for full benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and

Long-term disability and

401K retirement plan

For further information on these positions please contact:

La Rae Humeyestewa, Business Technician/Personnel

928-737-2571 / 928-206-6356

P.O. Box 3509 ∙ Chino Valley, AZ 86323 ∙ (928)636-2881 ext.4106 ∙ Fax (928)636-6292

Come join the S.M.D.S “BOBCAT” Team

All interested applicants can acquire an employment application in person or by contacting the school. Applicants

MUST be willing to undergo an intense background investigation and MUST have a valid driver’s license. School

Board has the right to waive Indian Preference.

Concur:: Anthony Morrison, Interim Principal

School Clothes? School Supplies? Student Travel Expenses?

Let Hopi Credit Association help, for a limited time we will have a

Back to School loan special at the low interest rate of 9%

Applications will be accepted and processed July 1-31, 2015

Call today for your application (928) 737-2000



Primary applicant must be enrolled with the Hopi

Tribe and reside on Hopi Reservation



Max loan amount request $5,000.00



Must be repaid within one year



Must meet other eligibility requirements

Hopi Credit Association

“For Hopi, By Hopi”

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LOCAL NEWS

VeteransCorner

Corner

News

Veterans

Newsletter

Hopi Veterans Services: “Putting Hopi & Tewa Veterans First”

Veterans Corner

Newsletter

Hopi Veterans

Honored

ans Honored at Armed Forces Day Parade in Flagstaff

Armed Forces Day Parade

of Flagstaff and the Armed Forces Parade Committee selected Hopi

Hopi Veterans Services: “Putting Hopi & Tewa Veterans First”

Hopi Veterans Honored at Armed Forces Day Parade in Flagstaff

Hopi Realty Program Vital

to Developing Hopi Lands

Volume 5, Issue 6

June 5, 2015

Volume 5, Issue 6

June 5, 2015

On May 16, 2015, City of Flagstaff and the Armed Forces Parade Committee selected Hopi

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Local Events on Hopi and Surrounding Areas

L-R: ORES Staff Dolly Namoki, Eric Tewa and Rozelda Namingha

c Dawavendewa. I am Qaau-wungwa, Corn Clan, from the Village of Moenkopi. My mother is Loretta

on Albert/Dawavendewa, Dawa- wungwa, Sun Clan.

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

ine Corps Veteran and I served in the U.S. Marine Air Wing at Iwakuni, Japan. Having worked in many

The Istaff

Office of Real Estate SerORES has been a vital part in the initial

er my return home from the military service, I have always wanted to help our native people.

haveatbeen

vices (ORES) must be knowledgeable in planning of some major projects on the

ome of our native schools where I taught Art, Pottery, Art History/Native Art History, and Computer

all aspects of Indian Country Realty for it Hopi reservation such as the Hopi Living

school, and I have worked as a Technology Coordinator helping both staff and students. to be resourceful in services they provide; Assistant Facility, Hopi Tribal Housing AuRozelda Namingha, Realty Specialist/Act- thority building, the water tower in Shunwork with our younger generation; now I am looking at how I can I help our Hopi /Tewaing

Veterans.

I am Eric

Supervisor;

Tewa, Realty Tech- gopavi and the two road constructions in

pi Veteran Services located in Kykotsmovi, AZ. I get to hear and talk to our Hopi veterans

what Namoki, Realty Clerk Keams Canyon and Shungopavi. ORES

nician about

and Dolly

makesouppeople

ORES.can

conducted meetings with the Department

erviced in the armed forces. I am currently developing a Hopi Veterans Services web site

ORES

was

established

the

Hopi

Tribof Natural Resources, HTI, APS, Office of

s our office provides for veterans and/or their family members. This will need to be approved by Tribal

al Council to give the Hopi Tribe the re- Community Planning & Evaluation, Hopi

o operational to the general public.

sponsibility of monitoring Trust Lands that Traders and First Mesa to ensure clearancwere once monitored by the Bureau of Indi- es was made before a permit was providcontact us if you have any questions at (928) 734-3463. We are open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.

an Affairs.ORES has many responsibilities ed. The road construction in Shungopavi,

bserves Mountain Standard Time year round. We are closed on Tribal declared holidays.that are made up of several components; a project of the Hopi Department of Transtwo of which go hand in hand is leasing and portation (HDOT), is being monitored by

permitting of Tribal lands to protect trust ORES to make sure they are in compliance.

resources while promoting responsible and

The objective of ORES is to finish assustainable economic development. In ad- signments within the timeframe of the Fisdition, businesses and homeowners must cal Year. Staff must be able to keep up with

go through ORES office to get clearanc- the changes and updates of Federal and

es before they initiate projects; buildings, Tribal regulations.Some of the issues that

homes, road construction and utility hook Realty is dealing with are not enough staff

up. Other duties and responsibilities is pro- and no supervisor. Namingha said they

viding Right-of-Ways (ROW) and permit- need a Mineral Specialist and staff who

ting; drafting lease compliance, commer- are knowledgeable in lease compliance.

cial leases, lease home mortgage and status Tewa has been shadowing Namingha and

titles; monitoring trust lands, allotments is learning all aspects of Realty.

and mining on the Hopi reservation follow“It is a lot, there is a lot of information

ing Ordinance 55, clearances for Service and regulations you must know to work in

Line Agreements (SLA) with Arizona Pub- this field,” said Tewa. “But I am willing to

lic Services (APS), Hopi Telecommunica- learn everything there is to know.”

tion Inc. (HTI), Navajo Tribal Utility Au“We need knowledgeable staff to enhance

thority (NTUA) and Frontier; and reporting the program and we are back logged,” said

to BIA and the Hopi Tribe quarterly. ORES Namingha. “I have had five different supermust follow Federal and Tribal processes visors since I started working here.”

and procedures such as 25 CFR 162 (Code

The Mineral Specialist is needed to

of Federal Regulations). 25 CFR is a, “cod- monitor mining at Coal Mine; it has been

ification of the general and permanent rules neglected because the funding for this poand regulations published in the Federal sition was cut said Namingha. Since she

agencies of the federal government of the said there are some goals she would like to

United States.” (Wikipedia.com)

set, but hasn’t been able to. She did purBefore any lease, permitting or projects chase a DCI, Docustore system to scan and

are initiated Namingha makes sure ORES records and files. These files are protected

is in compliance with the National Environ- under the Federal law and are confidential.

mental Protection Act (NEPA) to make sure

Namingha said the Hopi Tribe has held

the land is secure before any projects are the record for Real Estate in Indian Counstarted. She does this by working with sev- try and received awards at the ICC Indian

e United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates

theEnvironmental

adoptionCountry

of the

flag conferences

of the United

eral Tribal Programs; Hopi

Enterprise

held annu- S

Protection Office conducts biological tests; ally. At these conferences she takes a test

ened on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental

Congress.

The United

States

Army

alsoSpecialist.

celebrate

Wildlife & Ecosystems

Management

Pro- to get

re-certified

as a Realty

gram checks for endangered wildlife; and

“It takes a lot of studying and research

day on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental

army"

afterOffice

reaching

in the Co

the Cultural

Preservation

checks for a toconsensus

prepare for the position

test because regulations

archeological sites. Other Tribal programs are constantly changing,” said Namingha.

Whole on June 14, 1775.

she works with are Land Information SysAfter 12 years of service with ORES, Namtem who supplies legal descriptions of the ingha said she is resigning. Her accomplishand the Office of Range Management. ments include receiving an award this past

16, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation thatarea

officially

established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 194

In addition to following NEPA, ORES does year at the 17th Annual National Indian Realty

to ensure compliance Awards. She has also had a hand in several

Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day ison-site

not inspections

an official

federal holiday. Title 36 of the United S

with terms and conditions of leases, per- projects and seeing them come to fruition.

mitsFlag

and SLA’s;

and process

Right-of-Way

being new to the program

he knew

tle I, Part A, CHAPTER 1, § 110 is the official statute on

Day;

however,

it is atTewa

thesaidPresident's

discretion

applications for Grant of Easements. Nam- what was involved as far as being knowledgeingha said the

when first

she is working

lease toablecelebrate

and knowing what

needsDay

to be done

aim the observance. On June 14, 1937, Pennsylvania became

U.S. on

state

Flag

as ona a st

agreements, permitting and projects she daily basis is an overwhelming position.

does a lot

of research

andSunday

refers to a time“Rozelda

was Day,

very knowledgeable

nning in the town of Rennerdale. New York Statutes designate

the

second

in June

as Flag

a state holid

line she created when a project is being ini- her position,” said Tewa. “She is full of

tiated and uses the timeline as a reference resources and it is sad to see her leave

when drafting lease agreements.

because she has a lot to offer to the Hopi

“You have to go backwards in order to Tribe; although it is her decision to leave.”

move forward,” said Namingha.

Hopi and Surrounding Areas

e 100-Mile Club Lunar Run is Monday, June 8, 2015, at the Hopi Veterans M

nter. Registration begins at 7:00 p.m. and the run/walk will begin at 8:00 p.m.

ase! For more information, please call (928) 734-3432.

Did You Know?

Hopi Veterans Services

e Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MST), Monday—Friday, excluding Hopi Tribal holidays.

tion: H.O.P.I. Cancer Support Services Building, located near the Hopi Nutrition Center.

ress: P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ, 86039

) 734-3461

or 734-3462

or E-mail

us at:

ETalas@hopi.nsn.us

8, 2015,

at the

Hopi

Veterans

Memorial

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 9

LOCAL NEWS

Hopi Resource Enforcement Services

Countdown to Kindergarten:

PO BOX 123

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ. 86039

Summer is Ideal Time to

(928)734-7340

May, 2015 Arrest Report

Prepare Kids for School

DISCLAIMER:

School is out and many families have summer fun in mind. For parents and caregivers of children under 5 years old, summer is also a great opportunity to help kids

going into kindergarten prepare for success! Today’s schools expect 5-year-olds to

arrive with basic academic and social skills so they are prepared on day one to start

learning to read, write and do basic math.

When 4,500 kindergarten teachers were asked what skills a child should have to

help ease a his or her transition to school, the answers included:

• Pretends to read. Understands that words are read from left to right. Looks

at pictures and tells a story.

• Recognizes own name and tries to write it.

• Counts to 10 and can count objects.

• Pays attention and follows simple directions.

• Can repeat sequences of numbers, sounds and parts of stories.

• Controls a pencil and crayon well. Cuts shapes and pastes them on paper.

• Is toilet trained. Dresses self. Brushes own teeth.

• Recognizes authority. Shares with others. Works independently.

First Things First offers the following tips to families and caregivers to help

prepare their child for kindergarten.

• Reading - Read with your child at least 20 minutes per day. Try books that

repeat words about familiar objects; involve activities like counting, identifying colors, objects or letters; or, are about things your child likes. Ask

questions about the story like, “What do you think happens next?”

• Talking - Talk and sing with your child everywhere – at home, in the car, at

the store. Make up stories or songs about your outings.

• Routines - Help your child get used to the structure of the school day by establishing regular routines for waking up and dressing, meal times, and bath

and bed times. Do a test-run of the big day by practicing all the activities

that will happen in the morning and at school. This will help overcome any

fears. Include waking up at the scheduled time, walk to the bus stop and talk

about where to sit. If you drive, talk about landmarks on the way. Pack a

lunch and practice opening things together.

• Early writing - Writing begins with scribbling. Give your child safe writing tools to play with, like crayons, chalk or markers and blank paper. Ask

your child to tell you about their drawings. Use salt or coffee grounds as a

tactile way to practice writing alphabet letters.

• Talk change - Start talking to your child about the change that is coming when

they start school. Be positive, and give your child the opportunity to ask questions or express fears. Read books with your child about starting kindergarten.

For more tips to prepare kids over the summer for their first day of school and

success beyond, First Things First offers resources at azftf.gov in the Parent Section

under Early Education.

If you don’t have kindergarteners this year, it’s never too early to start helping

kids prepare. Children who have positive experiences from birth to 5 are more likely

to be prepared when they start kindergarten and do well in school. By turning everyday moments into learning moments, we can help our children develop the skills and

the love of learning that will help them succeed in school and in life! ###

About First Things First – First Things First is a voter-created, statewide organization that funds early education and health programs to help kids be successful once

they enter kindergarten. Decisions about how those funds are spent are made by local

councils staffed by community volunteers. To learn more, visit azftf.gov.

The arrest records are public information. Any indication of

an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All

persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrests listed

here are only recorded for persons arrested by Hopi Resource Enforcement Services.

By: Chief Ranger Ronald Honyumptewa

Hopi Resource Enforcement Services

Nathan Sockyma

Intoxication

Preston Henderson

Intoxication

Jeremiah Keyonnie

Intoxication

Ray Kaye

DUI

Darwin Holmes

Intoxication

Pablena Honyumptewa

Intoxication/Warrant

Russell Lucero

Intoxication

Aaron Talashoma

Intoxication

Stewart Dallas

Intoxication/Warrant

Aaron Poocheoma

Warrant

Howard Keetso

Intoxication

Charlene Keetso

Intoxication

Jeremy Gonnie

Warrant

Jessie Williams

Warrant

Bertram Nahsonhoya

Intoxication

Shawn Bert

Intoxication

Levon Kewanyama

Intoxication

Kenneth Kewanimptewa

Intoxication

Florinda Tso-Skidmore

Intoxication

Randall Nutumya

Intoxication

Mitchell Bahnimptewa

Intoxication, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,

Possession of Alcohol

Jerrett Roy

Cite & Release Intoxication

Levon Quavehema

Intoxication

Diane Tallas

Intoxication

Randall Nutumya

Intoxication

Arland Cook

Intoxication/Possession of Alcohol

Darris Joshevema

Intoxication/Warrant

Bryan Collateta

Intoxication/Warrant

Edwin Lomayaktewa

Intoxication/Possession of Acohol, Possession of

Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Leval Dewungumptewa

Intoxication

Raymond Sakeva

Intoxication

Clinton Pooyouma

Intoxication/Warrant

Nicholas Cooper

Intoxication/Resisting Lawful Arrest/Warrant

Christopher Quotskuyva

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession

Marijuana, Sale, Distribution, Transportation of

Marijuana, Possession of Alcohol

Josiah Kuyvaya

Cite&Release; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Derrick Lomayesva

Domestic Violence, Assault, Aggravated Assault,

Warrant

Coda Nahsonhoya

Warrant

TOTAL: 37

10 TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI

ADS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tester Hears from Tribal Road Construction Starting on

Leaders on public safety in I-40 through Winslow June 15

Native American communities Drivers should expect narrowed lanes, reduced speed limits,

and closed interchange ramps

Senator new funding to fight crime in Indian Country

The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a road improvement

project on Monday, June 15 to resurface eight-teen miles of Interstate 40

(U.S. Senate) - After hearing directly from for his commitment to increasing through the city of Winslow (milepost 250-268).

The $9.3 million project will include removing and replacing the existing

tribal leaders, Vice-Chairman of the Senate safety resources for Native American

asphalt eastbound and westbound, removing and replacing the State Route

Indian Affairs Committee Jon Tester today families.”

The Crime Victims Fund pays for itself by 87 bridge deck, which crosses I-40, and installing new guardrail. The majority

voiced his support for improving victim sercollecting criminal fines, forfeited appear- of the paving on the project is anticipated to be completed by late September.

vices in Native American communities.

During a committee hearing today, ance bonds, penalties, special assessments, The bridge deck replacement will be completed late December. The final finishChairman A.T. “Rusty” Stafne of the Fort gifts, and donations. Currently, every state ing layer of asphalt may need to be completed next spring 2016.

Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes asked in the country has access to a set-aside fund During paving operations the following interchanges on I-40 will be affected;

Tester to consider establishing a tribal from the Crime Victims Fund, but unfortu- Hipkoe Drive, North Park Drive, Transcon Lane and State Route 87. Workers

set-aside from the Crime Victims Fund. nately these state funds almost never reach will work on one interchange at a time. Motorists will need to travel to the next

Tribes then could access these resources Native American communities, despite sig- interchange, east or west of the one being worked on, to exit or enter the into increase assistance for survivors of vi- nificant need in these areas.

terstate. During construction of the SR 87 bridge deck, north bound traffic will

Building on the federal government’s remain open during the entire project while southbound traffic will be diverted

olent crimes, crime prevention, and crime

treaty and trust responsibility, Tribal lead- to the Transcon interchange.

prosecution in Indian Country.

“Current public safety resources in ers suggested creating a ten percent setWork hours will be 2 a.m. to sunset Monday through Friday. There will be

Indian Country don’t exist, are often aside fund from the Crime Victims Fund narrow traffic lanes, wide load restrictions and a reduced speed limit through

fleeting, or are anchored to temporary for Indian Country, which would be just the work zones. Drivers are asked to use caution, watch for detour signs and

grant funding,” Tester said. “This set- over $230 million annually.

be alert for construction equipment and personnel.

According to the Indian Law and Or- For more information about this project, please call Rod Wigman at 928-308aside fund will provide important resources in creating safer communities in der Commission’s report “A Roadmap for 8233, or email rwigman@azdot.gov.

Making Native America Safer,” one in

Indian Country.”

Tester committed to working with five Native American children experience

Chairman John Barrasso and other mem- PTSD due to violence, and are over two

bers of the Indian Affairs Committee on times more likely to suffer violent trauma

legislation that will create a designated that non-Native American children. Tostream of funding for Native American day there are only 26 domestic violence

shelters across Indian Country.

communities.

Earlier this year, and following up on

“Too often federal resources don’t

get to the ground in Indian Country. his listening session from last summer,

This fund will provide a reliable stream Tester sent a letter to the U.S. Governof resources for my tribe and many oth- ment Accountability Office requesting

ers,” said Chairman Stafne. “Senator further investigation and more resources

Tester has been a strong partner for to eliminate human trafficking in Indian

(U.S. Senate) - Senator Jon Tester is health care.”

Indian Country and I thank him Country.

Currently the VA does not have a national

pushing the VA to make a critical change to

better help Native American veterans nav- effort to train and accredit VSOs in Native

igate the complicated VA claims process. American communities, which leaves many

In a letter to VA Secretary Bob McDon- Native American veterans without the faceald, Tester urged the VA to move quickly to-face assistance that non-Native American

on a rule change that will allow Tribal Vet- veterans receive when they file VA claims.

Tester also highlighted that the VA’s

eran Service Officers (VSOs) to be certified in the same manner as State VSOs. transition to electronic claims processing

VSOs help veterans file, support, track, only further limits the options for Native American veterans because only 10

and appeal VA claims free of charge.

“Native Americans serve in our percent of Indian Country has access to

armed services at a higher rate than broadband internet, compared to 65 perany other demographic in the nation, cent nationwide.

The 9th Circuit issued an important decision protecting tribal trust lands. Big and they deserve access to the same reEarlier this year Tester introduced biLagoon Rancheria had initiated litigation with the State of California over good faith sources as every other veteran,” Tester partisan legislation that increases access

negotiations for a gaming compact. After the Supreme Court’s decision in Carcieri said. “Tribal VSOs will understand the to job training, career counseling, transv. Salazar in 2009, California alleged that the Big Lagoon lands were not properly needs in Indian Country and help Na- portation, and substance abuse assistance

taken into trust more than 20 years ago. On appeal a two-judge majority in the 9th tive American veterans more easily file for homeless Native American veterans.

Circuit held that the eleven-acre parcel taken into trust in 1994 was not “Indian lands” VA claims and increase their access to

since Big Lagoon was not a tribe “under Federal jurisdiction” in 1934. That initial 9th

Circuit decision raised serious concerns that state governments could go back in time

indefinitely to challenge the status of any tribal trust land, and also the status of Indian

tribes, for virtually any reason not only because of the Carcieri question.

Today, the 9th Circuit sitting en banc (an eleven judge panel) reversed and remandFREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic

ed in a unanimous decision. The decision is an important affirmation of the finality of

tribal land acquisitions. If parties want to challenge those decisions, they must do so

June 16-18, 2015

under the timelines and procedures of the Administrative Procedure Act. Opposing

parties cannot wait 20 years and then decide to mount a collateral attack on the status

Tuesday, June 16th

Flagstaff A

Area National

of tribalNational

trust lands

or the status of the tribe.

Park

k Service

Monuments

U.S.

Departm

of theSupreme

Inte

erior

NCAI

and

thement

Tribal

Court Project filed an amicus

on this topic urging 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Upper Moenkopi Community Building

6400 North Highway 89

86004

rehearing of the initial 9th Circuit decision, along with Navajo Flagstaff,

NationAZ

and

the United 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Lower Moencopi Village Plaza

Hotevilla Store

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Southern and Eastern Tribes. It was important that tribes came928-526-1

together

emphasize

157 phone

Bacavi Community Building

the importance of this issue to many tribes, not only Big Lagoon.

The

govUnited States 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM

www.nps.g

also did excellent work in the litigation in its role as trustee, including at oral argu- 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Old Oraibi Village

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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Kykotsmovi Community Building

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Congratulations

Big

Lagoon.News

the opinion

NCAI Contact Information: John Dossett, General Counsel- John_Dossett@ncai.org

Senator Jon Tester Pushes VA

to Cut Red Tape & Better Assist

Native American Veterans

NCAI News Release:

Big Lagoon Victory for Tribal

Lands in 9th Circuit Decision

Wednesday, June 17th

Release Date:

June 2, 2015

Contact: Cecilia Shiellds, cecilia_shields@nps.gov

v, 928-526-11157 x228

Cele

ebrate Wa

alnut Can

nyon Nattional Monument’ss 100th An

nniversarry

with a Summer

Picnic

FLAGST

TAFF, ARIZ

ZONA – As

A part of the

yearlong celebration of Walnut Canyon Naational

Monumen

nt’s 100th anniversary, the Natural

and Cultural

Resoources staff w

will host a sum

mmer picnic. P

Please

join us for

f this familly friendly event

on Sun

nday, June 221, 2015 feaaturing speciaal talks and tours

highlightiing the uniqu

ue resources of

o Walnut Caanyon Nationnal Monumennt. Whether yyou are a freequent

visitor or it is your first time, this will

w be an exceellent opportuunity to meet with park bioologists, ecoloogists,

and archeologists to leaarn about Waalnut Canyon National Monnument.

Regular entrance

fees apply. Thee entrance feee is $5.00/persson for visitoors 16 and oveer. America tthe

Beautiful Passes are ho

onored and so

old. There is no additionaal fee for this event.

Reservattions are required for the

t picnic. Please

contaact Lisa Leapp at 928-5266-1157 ext. 2222.

Picnic sp

pace is limiteed. Sign up for the vario

ous talks willl occur on siite.

Walnut Canyon’s

Summer Picn

nic at the viisitor centerr, Sunday, JJune 21, 20115

 11:00am -3:0

00pm

 Participants must

m bring th

heir own foo

od and beverrage. Dessertt will be provvided.

 Featured talks and tours will

w begin im

mmediately aafter lunch. They will innclude:

o Rangeer Cabin and

d CCC bound

dary fence

o Archeeology along

g the Island Trail

o Archeeology along

g the Ranger Ledge Traill

o Archittectural stylees at Walnutt Canyon

o Bird watching

and

d wildlife trracking/identtification

o Plant identificatio

on and Pondeerosa Pine

a are severaal of the tourrs.

 Picnic area is wheelchair accessible as

 Family friend

dly event.

 Wear

W comforrtable shoes/cclothing; don

n’t forget yoour sun proteection, extra water, and

caamera!

Event location

National Monum

ment is locateed approxim

mately 7.5 miiles (12km) east of Flagsstaff

Walnut Canyon

on I-40; take

Exit 204, and head south. The Walnut

Canyyon Visitor C

Center is loccated at the eend

of this 3 mile road. In

nformation can

c be obtain

ned from (9228)526-33677 and on the web at

www.npss.gov/waca.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

4:45 PM - 5:30 PM

Sipaulovi/Mishongnovi Community Building

Hopi Cultural Center Parking Lot

Shungopavi Community Building

Lower Sipaulovi Housing

Walpi Housing Playground Area (Hopi Health Care Center)

Thursday, June 18th

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Ponsi Hall

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Polacca Post Office

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Red Clay Area

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Circle M Parking Lot

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Sand Clan Housing

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Keams Canyon Elementary School Parking Lot

Things to know before you go!

Free tick collars will be put on dogs to prevent Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Rabies vaccines are provided for dogs and cats only.

Animals must be at least 3 months old to receive the rabies vaccine.

Animals that are pregnant or nursing will not be vaccinated or collared.

The Veterinarian will not make house calls.

Dogs must be restrained on a leash & cats must be transported in a cage or pillow case.

If you have any questions please call:

George Carroll

IHS Office of Environmental Health and Engineering

928-737-6283

Visit us on-line at

www.hopi-nsn.gov

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