# Volume 25, Number 05 (2017) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3A812f77747bb228e3 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text HOPI TUTUVENI PO BOX 123 KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039 1000-01600-7460 HOPI TUTUVENI Volume 25, Number 05 TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 Data shows severe obesity among Osomuya March Native Youth in 14 Southwest Tribes Valerie Nuvayestewa, Hopi Special Diabetes Prevention Educator The moon of whistling winds HOPI CALENDAR Kyaamuya- December Paamuya- January Powamuya- February Osomuya- March Kwiyamuyaw- April Hakitonmuya- May Woko’uyis- June Talangva- July Talapaamuya- August Nasan’muya- September Toho’osmuya- October Kelmuya- November This Month in Hopi History • A.D. 1250, Drought causes abandonment of Cliff Dwellings on Mesa Verde and Tsegi Canyon • A.D. 1276-1299, Great drought during this time caused 36 to 47 Hopi pueblos to be abandoned • 1866-1867, During severe smallpox epidemic, Hopis lived at Zuni Pueblo The Tutuveni is published twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. All Submissions, ads, artwork, articles are due one week in advance. Hopi Tutuveni PO Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 Marshall Masayesva, Program Director, Adventures for Hopi, demonstrates kayak maneuvers. “It is the first time in history our people are dying from diabesity-diabetes and obesity-and not starvation,” Denisa Livingston from the Dine’ Community Advocacy Alliance noted. Recent data that was analyzed on native youth from 14 tribes in the Southwestern U.S., most of whom reside in Arizona and who attended a one-week residential summer wellness camp during 15 camp years between 1995-2015, found that there was a high prevalence of severe obesity among the youth who attended, (age range 9-16 years). Severe obesity is above the 95th percentile on the BMI chart; over half of the youth were in the Class 2 (120%) and Class 3 (140%) obesity levels. Emerging evidence also suggests that maternal stress, in combination with food insecurity, may negatively impact child weight status. That may well be most households across reservations. Our children are growing up in environments where they are neither nurtured nor nourished. Cont’d on P4 Housing Tribal Council approves Hopi grazing allocations for Authority Annual thirteen range units in Performance Report Land Management District 6 Louella Nahsonhoya Hopi Tutuveni Louella Nahsonhoya Hopi Tutuveni After several years of research, assessments, and meetings regarding the issuance of grazing permits in thirteen range units in Land Management District Six, the Hopi Tribal Council (HTC) adopted Resolution H-025-2017, which authorizes and directs the Hopi Office of Range Management (ORM) to begin issuing grazing permits in D6. Pursuant to Hopi Tribe Ordinance 43 (Resolution H-49-89), the Ordinance for Control of Livestock and Grazing on the Hopi Reservation, ranchers are required to have permits to graze their livestock within boundaries of the Hopi Reservation. Severe drought conditions, and land management issues of overgrazing in D6, prompted livestock owners to recommend and request that grazing allocations also be applied to D6. The Council approved permitting D6 through Resolution H-008-2014; however, shortly thereafter, postponed the implementation of permits by passage of Resolution H-082-2015. Council then approved Resolution H-116-2015, directing the ORM to consult with Villages, ranchers and farmers on their thoughts regarding the D6 permits and make the necessary amendments to Ordinance 43 to include grazing permits. The ORM began consultations with the villages, ranchers and farmers in 2015. ORM Director Priscilla Pavatea said a majority of ranchers agreed to participate in the permitting. After that time, Council approved Resolution H-013-2016 rescinding H-082-2015 and amended Ordinance 43 to include permitting in D6. Still, further studies and consultations continued and finally on Feb. 28, the HTC, by majority vote, adopted Resolution H-0252017 authorizing grazing allocations in each of the thirteen range units which make up Land Management District 6. By passage of this Resolution, the Council further authorized ORM to issue permits to those ranchers (identified on a list submitted to Council) and to notify those ranchers who did not want to participate and whose names did not appear on the list, to remove their livestock from D6. The Resolution also states that ranchers utilizing D6 are required to abide by Ordinance 43 and help protect, conserve and prudently manage grazing of livestock on the Hopi Reservation. The Resolution further resolves that the South Oraibi grazing unit shall be addressed on a separate action item/resolution, within 60 days of the passage of this Resolution. The final resolve of the Resolution declares that the HTC authorizes Hopi Resource Enforcement Services to implement the enforcement of Ordinance 43 on District 6, in its entirety. Pavatea said “We have been trying to permit D6 ever since Ordinance 43 was passed in 1989. The Ordinance states: This Ordinance shall govern the allocation of grazing and accommodation permits to and the use of the Hopi Reservation for grazing purposes by tribal members and Accommodation Agreement signatories and shall otherwise control the presence of livestock on the Hopi Reservation. Previous Director Robinson Honani, and I, made several attempts to get this approved, but it was the ranchers themselves, who were in support of this and were influential in finally getting this passed.” Cont’d on P3 As a recipient of funds under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination act of 1996 (NAHASDA), the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA) is required to publicly announce its Annual Performance Report (APR) at the end of each Fiscal Year. At a recent Hopi Tribal Council session, HTHA Executive Director Wes Corbin, presented the FY2016 Performance Report addressed to the Hopi Sinom. In his presentation, Corbin reviewed and outlined housing activities planned and/or accomplished during the program year. All proposed plans were in accordance with established statutes and regulations of HUD. Corbin said there is a continuous need for housing and the need to assist low-income families is a foremost priority. Present housing conditions and the need for housing include: multiple family units in a household, homelessness, renters in need of affordable housing, housing for college students, substandard housing units in need of rehabilitation, handicap accessible housing, infrastructure, and energy efficient home upgrades, to name a few. Cont’d on P5 Officer involved shooting in Polacca Office of the Chairman The Hopi Tribe Kykotsmovi– Hopi Resource Enforcement Services and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Hopi Law Enforcement announced that an investigation is ongoing into an officer involved shooting that occurred in Polacca. The incident occurred on February 16 at approximately 1:59 pm while officers were conducting an attempt to locate an individual wanted on a federal arrest warrant. An adult Native American male was fatally shot during a confrontation with officers. The deceased male has been identified as Gene Austin, 36, of Polacca. One officer sustained minor injuries during the confrontation. No additional officers were injured. The Federal Bureau of Investigations is actively investigating this incident. No additional information is available at this time. ## 2 TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL Second Quarter Session March 1, 2017 AGENDA - Amendment #1 I. Call to Order II. Certification of Tribal Council Representatives III. Roll Call IV. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance V. Announcements VI. Correspondence VII. Calendar Planning VIII. Approval of Minutes November 9, 10, 23, 24, 25, 2015- Approved 3/1/17 IX. Approval of Agenda X. Unfinished Business 1. Action Item 007-2016 – To adopt the Hopi Human Resources Policy Manual with an effective date of (Approval Date by Tribal Council) – Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Director, Office of Human Resources – TABLED 2. Action Item 096-2016 – To approve amendment to Ordinance 37– Hopi Labor Code– TERO Fee – Author/Brant Honahnie, Director, TERO - 3/6/17, 3:30pm 3. Action Item 006-2017 – To appoint Ms. Olufunmike Owoso as Chief Prosecutor – Author/Dwayne Secakuku, Chief of Staff, Office of Vice Chairman– TABLED 4. Action Item 014-2017 – To amend Ordinance 17A (Revised) to increase fees on all non-Hopi businesses – Author/Danny Honanie, Chief Revenue Commissioner, Office of Revenue Commission – TABLED 7. Land Commission * 8. Water/Energy Committee * - 3/1/17, 10:30am- COMPLETE 9. Transportation Committee * 10. Law Enforcement Committee * 11. Office of Revenue Commission * 12. Investment Committee * 13. Health/Education Committee * 14. Budget Oversight Team 15. Report on progress of Task Team 2 – Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Vice Chairman - 3/6/17, 1:30pm . 16. Report on Peabody Bankruptcy Case – Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel - 3/7/17, 8am 17. Report – update on Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Project (HAMP) – Lionel Puhuyesva, Director, Hopi Water Resources Program - 3/7/17, 3:30pm XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS 1. Audit Team 2. Fire Designee (2) 3. Election Board – Alternate 3 position 4. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – Board of Directors (2 positions for Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members) 5. General Counsel (1 position) & Deputy General Counsel (1 position)- 3/8/17, 9:30am-5pm & 3/9/17, 10:30am-5pm XIV. OTHER 1. Discussion on BIA Law Enforcement Service’s Scope of Work – Mario XI. NEW BUSINESS Redlegs, Acting Special Agent in Charge, District III, BIA Office of Jus1. Action Item 022-2017 – To increase width of Stetson Road roadway tice Services and Jamie Kootswatewa, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, easement – Author/Lamar Keevama, Tribal Council Representative, District III, OJS – 2/23/17@ 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. - To be rescheduled Bacavi Village – 3/6/17, 9:30am 2. Discussion re: Vice Chairman’s Email of October 25, 2016 alleg2. Action Item 023-2017 – To authorize Chairman of the Hopi Tribe to ing Chairman in serious neglect of duty – LeRoy Shingoitewa, Tribal execute a land lease with SEC Power Corporation – Author/Lamar KeeCouncil Representative 1/6/17 - @ 3:30 p.m. - To be rescheduled vama, Tribal Council Representative, Bacavi Village – 3/6/17, 10:30am 3. Hopi Tribal Council Orientation & Priority Setting – Hopi Tribal 3. Action Item 024-2017 – To approve Tribal Enrollment applications Council 1/23, 24 25/17, 9am-5pm daily – To be continued for Hopi Membership – Author/Mary L. Polacca, Director, Office of 4. Visit and observation of HTC session by Hopi Day School Student Enrollment – 3/6/17, 2:30pm. Council & Sponsor – Jaselynn Shulavicie, Student Council Sponsor 4. Action Item 025-2017 – To approve carry over funds in the Hopi 3/7/17 @ 9:00 a.m. Cultural Preservation Office Revolving Account into subsequent years 5. Discussion – Appeal to extend appointment of Tribal Registrar Kar– Author/Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Director, HCPO - 3/7/17, 2:30pm. en Shupla and Election Board Member Colleen Seletstewa’s term – XII. REPORTS - (1 hr. time allotted) *Required Kristopher Holmes, Chairman, Hopi Election Board – 3/7/17, 9:30am. 1. Office of the Chairman * 6. Discussion re: review & oversight authority including personnel 2. Office of the Vice Chairman * evaluations over all Regulated Entities – Herman G. Honanie, Chair3. Office of Tribal Secretary * man - 3/7/17, 10:30am 4. Office of the Treasurer * 7. Discussion re: cleanup alternative at Tuba City Dump – Clancy Ten5. General Counsel * ley, USEPA- 3/7/17, 1:30pm 6. Office of the Executive Director * XV. ADJOURNMENT HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL First Quarter Session - December 1, 2016 AGENDA February 23, 2017 Amendment #7 I. Call to Order II. Certification of Tribal Council Representatives III. Roll Call IV. Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance V. Announcements VI. Correspondence VII. Calendar Planning VIII. Approval of Minutes September 1, 2, 3, 10, 21, 22, 23, 28, 2015 – APPROVED 2/7/17 October 5, 6, 7, 8, 26, 27, 29, 2015 - APPROVED 2/7/17 November 9, 10, 23, 24, 25, 2015 IX. Approval of Agenda X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Action Item 007-2016 – To adopt the Hopi Human Resources Policy Manual with an effective date of (Approval Date by Tribal Council) – Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Director, Office of Human Resources – TABLED 2. Action Item 096-2016 – To approve amendment to Ordinance 37 – Hopi Labor Code – TERO Fee – Author/Brant Honahnie, Director, TERO - TABLED 3. Action Item 006-2017 – To appoint Ms. Olufunmike Owoso as Chief Prosecutor – Author/Dwayne Secakuku, Chief of Staff, Office of Vice Chairman – TABLED 4. Action Item 014-2017 – To amend Ordinance 17A (Revised) to increase fees on all non-Hopi businesses – Author/Danny Honanie, Chief Revenue Commissioner, Office of Revenue Commission – TABLED XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Action Item 022-2017 – To increase width of Stetson Road roadway easement – Author/Lamar Keevama, Tribal Council Representative, Bacavi Village - 2/23/17 @ 9:30 a.m. – To be rescheduled 2. Action Item 023-2017 – To authorize Chairman of the Hopi Tribe to execute a land lease with SEC Power Corporation – Author/Lamar Keevama, Tribal Council Representative, Bacavi Village - 2/23/17 @ 10:30 a.m. - To be rescheduled XII. REPORTS - (1 hr. time allotted) *Required 1. Office of the Chairman * - 1/6/17 @ 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE 2. Office of the Vice Chairman * - 1/4/17 @ 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE 3. Office of Tribal Secretary * - 1/6/17 @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE – Written Report 4. Office of the Treasurer * - 1/4/17 @ 1:30 p.m. - COMPLETE 5. General Counsel * 6. Office of the Executive Director * - 2/6/17 @ 10:30 a.m. - COMPLETE 7. Land Commission * - 1/4/17 @ 2:30 p.m. - COMPLETE 8. Water/Energy Committee * - 1/5/17 @10:30 a.m. 9. Transportation Committee * - 1/6/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - COMPLETE 10. Law Enforcement Committee * - 2/21/17@ 2:30 p.m. - COMPLETE 11. Office of Revenue Commission * 12. Investment Committee * 13. Health/Education Committee * - 2/7/17 @ 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE 14. Budget Oversight Team XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS 1. Audit Team 2. Fire Designee (2) 3. Election Board – Alternate 2 and 3 positions - Memo OTS 7/23/15 - 1/3/17 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE (Alternate 2 position filled) 4. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation– Board of Direc- tors (2 positions for Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members) 5. General Counsel 6. Sergeant-at-Arms – Interviews - 12/6/16 @ 10:30 – 12:00 noon COMPLETE 7. Tribal Council Committee Appointments - 12/29/16 @ 9:45 a.m. – COMPLETE 8. Tribal Secretary – Interviews - 1/3/17 @ 4:25 p.m. - COMPLETE XIV. OTHER 1. Discussion on BIA Law Enforcement Service’s Scope of Work – Mario Redlegs, Acting Special Agent in Charge, District III, BIA Office of Justice Services and Jamie Kootswatewa, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, District III, OJS – 2/23/17@ 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. - To be rescheduled 2. Discussion re: Vice Chairman’s Email of October 25, 2016 alleging Chairman in serious neglect of duty – LeRoy Shingoitewa, Tribal Council Representative - 1/6/17 - @ 3:30 p.m. - To be rescheduled 3. Hopi Tribal Council Orientation & Priority Setting – Hopi Tribal Council - 1/23, 24, 25/17 @ 9am- 5p.m. daily – To be continued XV. ADJOURNMENT COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS 1. A.I. 113-2016 - To approve Employee Benefits Committee ByLaws & Employee Benefits Trust Documents – Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Director, Office of Human Resources - 12/5/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED 2. A.I. 116-2016 – To approve amendments/additions to Constitution & By-laws of the Hopi Tribe – Author/Kristopher Holmes, Chairman, Hopi Election Board – 12/5/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - APPROVED 3. A.I. 129-2016 – To correct Resolution H-058-2015 and amend consulting agreement between the Hopi Tribe and Patricia Sekaquaptewa – Author/Carlene Tenakhongva, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chairman – 12/1/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - APPROVED 4. A.I. 130-2016 – To correct Resolution H-060-2015 and amend consulting agreement between the Hopi Tribe and Robert Clinton – Author/Carlene Tenakhongva, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chairman – 12/1/16 @ 2:30 p.m. – APPROVED 5. A.I. #132-2016 – To approve Fiscal Year 2017 General Fund Budget – Author/Robert Sumatzkuku, Treasurer, The Hopi Tribe – 12/1/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – APPROVED 6. Action Item 133-2016 – To approve Hopi Tribe Enrollment Applications – Author/Mary L. Polacca, Director, Enrollment Office - 12/5/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - APPROVED 7. A.I. 134-2016 – To approve Hopi Tribal Housing Authority’s Fiscal Year 2017 Indian Housing Plan – Author/Wes Corben, Executive Director, Hopi Tribal Housing Authority – 12/1/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED 8. Action Item 135-2016 – Request for $100,000.00 to purchase Point of Entry system for the Hopi Cultural Center to remain in compliance with U.S. EPA Administrative Order – Author/Lionel Puhuyesva, Director, Water Resources Program - 12/28/16 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED 9. Action Item 001-2017 – To issue allocation of available Animal Units within the HPL Range Units – Author/Priscilla Pavatea, Director, Office of Range Management - 12/28/16 @ 1:30 p.m. APPROVED 10. Action Item 002-2017 – To approve supplemental funding for Moye White to continue to provide legal services concerning Peabody Western Coal Company’s bankruptcy case – Author/Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel - 12/28/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED HOPI TUTUVENI STAFF Director / Managing Editor Louella Nahsonhoya 928-734-3281 Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us Office Manager Vera Lomakema 928-734-3282 EDITORIAL BOARD Belma Navakuku Dr. Angela Gonzales Candace Hamana Curtis Honanie Hopi Tutuveni the Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 Ph: (928) 734-3282 CIRCULATION The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with a circulation of 2,700 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper is delivered on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to the following locations: Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Hotevilla Store, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Tribal Government Complex, Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca Circle M, Keams Canyon Store. 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Sinquah Dale Sinquah Celestino Youvella Wallace Youvella Sr. Village of Mishongnovi Vacant HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 3 Grazing Allocations from P1 According to Pavatea, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) was originally responsible for issuing permits on D6; but when the Hopi Tribe took over Land Operations through a 638 contact, they also assumed responsibility for issuing grazing permits. “The ORM is responsible for issuing grazing permits on D6 and we finally got it approved in 2014 and again now, by passage of this Resolution,” said Pavatea. “We will now process grazing permits based on the allocations approved and begin notifying and issuing permits to the ranchers. We will also notify those ranchers who did not receivew permits, to remove their livestock from the land base. Enforcement will be done by HRES. We want to work cooperatively with all ranchers and assist them in getting their approved allocation numbers. Removing livestock from range units will be more difficult and we will work with HRES on this. This will take time because it is a big change for this area, but by cooperation from all parties, it can be done.” Pavatea said 99% of ranchers do not practice range management techniques and the DNR/ORM will continue to focus on protecting the land, protecting the livestock and enforcing the policy. LETTER TO EDITOR Dear Tutuveni Editor: different types of screening tests, you can contact Hopi Cancer Support Services, the Hopi Health Care Center or the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation. All too often people tend to ignore information like this because they feel like Superman or Superwoman, you know, “indestructible” or they take an “it couldn’t happen to me” attitude. Remember, too many Indian People die from colorectal cancer each year and that is reality. So knowing that you can reduce your risk through screening should be a “no brainer”, right? Right. Be smart and get yourself screened. I did. March is recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and we need to spread the message to your readers that Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives. Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cancer killer, but it doesn’t have to be. Colorectal cancer is an “equal opportunity cancer” because both men and women are at risk. There is strong scientific evidence that screening for colorectal cancer beginning at age 50 saves lives. If you are 50 or older, getting a colorectal screening test could save your life. Talk to your health care provider about which test is right for you and how often Dana Russell, Manger you should be screened. If you want to learn about the Hopi Cancer Support Services HTC First Quarter Session - Continued Amendment #7 11. Action Item 003-2017 – To create a Revolving Account for Hopi Senom Transit – Author/Donovan Gomez, Transit Administrator - 12/28/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - APPROVED 12. Action Item 004-2017 - To accept FTA Formula Grant for Rural Areas, Public Transportation on Indian Reservations for FY 2016 – Author/Donovan Gomez 12/28/16 @ 4:15 p.m. – APPROVED 13. A.I. 005-2017 – To approve contract with Antol & Hance, P.C. as Conflict Counsel – Author/Craig Wallace, Acting Chief Judge, Hopi Tribal Court - 1/3/17 @ 1:30 p.m. - APPROVED 14. Action Item 007-2017 – To retain Norberto J. Cisneros, Esq. of Maddox, Isaacson & Cisneros, L.L.P. as attorney of record for the Hopi Tribe in lawsuits related to the Tribe’s investments – Author/Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel - 12/30/16 @ 3:30 p.m. – APPROVED 15. Action Item 008-2017 – To approve request to carry over any remaining funds in the 2016 LCR Support Budget into 2017 and the years following until exhausted – Author/Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel - 1/4/17 @ 10:30 a.m. - APPROVED 16. Action Item 009-2017 – To accept the Ramah Settlement in the amount of $3,308,423.44 by the Hopi Tribal Council – Author/Robert Sumatzkuku, Treasurer, - 1/6/17 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED 17. Action Item 010-2017 – To approve attorney contract between Hopi Tribe and Verrin Kewenvoyouma to assist with negotiating and signing a Gaming Compact with the State of Arizona – Author/Herman G. Honanie, Chairman, The Hopi Tribe – 2/21/17 @ 10:30 a.m. - APPROVED 18. Action Item 011-2017 – To have the Hopi Tribe acknowledge requirements contained in 25 CFR 115.813 - 2/7/17 @ 10:30 a.m. - WITHDRAWN 19. Action Item 012-2017 – To approve 638 contracting of HHCC Expansion Construction and construction of Keams Canyon Apartments from Phoenix Area – Indian Health Service – Author/Daniel Honahni, Executive Director, Office of Executive Director - 2/7/17 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED 20. Action Item 013-2017 – To approve MOA between Navajo County and the Hopi Tribe which was signed in May 2014 for funding of materials for road maintenance projects – Author/Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel – 2/9/17 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED 21. Action Item 015-2017 – To request approval for 2014-2018 grazing allocations for Land Management District Six – Author/Priscilla Pavatea, Director, Office of Range Management - 2/22/17 @ 9:30 a.m. - APPROVED 22. Action Item 016-2017 – To accept Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2016 – Author/Andrew Gashwazra, Director Office of Planning & Evaluation - 2/8/17 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED 23. Action Item 017-2017 – To procure 2017 General Liability, Property and Casualty Insurance Polices – Author/Edgar Shupla, Director, Office of Facilities Management - 2/9/17 @ 9:30 a.m. - APPROVED 24. Action Item 018-2017 – To rescind H-091-2009 – Author, Lamar Keevama, Tribal Council Representative, Bacavi Village – 2/9/17 @ 2:30 p.m. – APPROVED 25. Action Item 019-2017 – To obtain Hopi Tribal Council certification of the Eligible Voters list which is compiled by the Hopi Enrollment Dept. – Author/ Kristopher Holmes, Chairman, Hopi Election Board 2/21/17 @ 1:30 p.m. - APPROVED 26. Action Item 020-2017 – To approve Consulting Agreement between the Hopi Tribe and Hawkes & Mehnert LLP – Author/Craig Wallace, Acting Chief Judge, Hopi Tribal Court - 2/8/17 @ 9:30 a.m. – APPROVED 27. Action Item 021-2017 – To rescind Resolution H-083-1979 – Author/Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel - 2/22/17 @ 10:30 a.m. - APPROVED COMPLETE REPORTS 1. Report on Investments Account held with Rockefeller & Co. – Matt Gelfand - 12/5/16, 10:30am COMPLETE 2. Update report on LCR Adjudication (Executive Session) – Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel 12/5/16 – COMPLETE 3. Update Report on the Lomayesva Case (Executive Session)– Karen Pennington – 12/30/16 @ 10:00 a.m. – COMPLETE 4. Report – Case updates – Norberto Cisneros - 1/5/17 @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 5. Presentation on Benally Case, Mishongnovi Forfeiture Case and current cases – Norberto Cisneros – 1/30/17 @ 9:30 – 5:00 p.m. – COMPLETE 6. Report on Hopi Wellness Court – Judge Eric Mehnert – 2/6/17 @ 2:30 p.m. - COMPLETE 7. Report re: strategies to extend 2019 deadline on NGS closure – Task Team 1 - 2/6/17, 1:30 p.m.– COMPLETE 8. Discussion with Executive Director Daniel Honahni & Assistant Finance Director Shirley Wesaw re: discrepancies, concerns & complaints related to Office of Financial Management – 2/21/17, 3:30 PM- COMPLETE 9. Visit/observation of Council meeting by Jeddito Pubth lic School 8 grade students and Teacher Delores Noble - 2/22/17 @ 9:00 a.m. - COMPLETE 10. Hopi Tribal Housing Authority’s Annual Performance Report and update on ongoing HTHA projects – Wes Corbin, Executive Director, HTHA – 2/22/17 @ 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. – COMPLETE OTHER COMPLETE 1. Introduction of SixKiller Lobbyist and discussion re: priorities of the Hopi Tribe – Carlene Tenakhongva, Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice Chairman - 12/6/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 2. Hopi Three Canyon Ranches Dividend Check Presentation – Clayton Honyumptewa, Manager, Department of Natural Resources - 12/29/16 @ 9:15 a.m. – COMPLETE 3. Check Presentation – Wastewater Treatment Plant final loan payment – Hubert Lewis, Governor, Upper Village of Moenkopi - 12/29/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 4. Introduction of Lori Piestewa Post #80 Reigning Royalty Princess and Attendants – Eugene Talas, Adjutant, Lori Piestewa Post #80 - 12/30/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 5. Review of the FY 2013 Audit Report – Moss Adams – 12/30/16 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE 6. Report on Hopi Education Endowment Fund – LuAnn Leonard, Director, HEEF - 12/7/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – 12/30/16 – COMPLETE 7. Discussion – Upcoming ending of attorney contracts (Executive Session) – Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Vice Chairman - 12/30/16 @ 3:00 p.m. – COMPLETE 8. Discussion – Research on impact of climate change and community adaptation with respect to long-term performance of disposal cell covers for uranium mill tailings located in Native American communities – Carrie N. Joseph – 1/3/17 @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 9. Presentation of draft Information Technology Policies – Jerolyn Takala, Director, IT - 1/3/17 @ 2:30 p.m. – COMPLETE 10. Discussion with All Villages/Community – Responsibility of the Office of Chairman and/or Hopi Tribal Council to fulfill the obligations as approved on the Village Budgets/Appropriations – Sandy Whitehair, CSA, Shungopavi Village and Villages/Community 1/4/17 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE 11. Recognition of Hopi High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams for their accomplishments at the Arizona State Cross Country Finals and Coach Rick Baker – Hopi Tribal Council - 1/5/17 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE 12. Presentation of 2019 BIA Budget – Wendell Honanie, Superintendent, Hopi Agency - 1/5/17 @ 1:30 p.m. – COMPLETE 13. Discussion with Villages on concerns - 2/6/17 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE 14. Discussion to come up with specific strategy and what the Hopi Tribe intends these committees to do and what authority they have – Task Team 1 & 2 - COMPLETE Submission Guidelines The Hopi Tutuveni welcomes the submission of articles, press releases and letters to the editor. Submission does not guarantee publication and the following guidelines are provided to help increase the likelihood of publication. If you have questions or require additional information, please contact the Managing Editor, Louella Nahsonhoya, at (928) 734-3282. 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The Tutuveni is published on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month and all submissions must be received one week prior to publication date (call 928-734-3282 for deadline schedule). PUBLICATION/CIRCULATION: The Hopi Tutuveni is delivered on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month to the following locations: Keams Canyon Store, Polacca Circle M, Hopi Health Care Center, Hopi Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Hotevilla Store, Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi Legacy Inn and Tribal Government Complex. The Hopi Tutuveni is mailed to subscribers on the day of publication. HOPI TUTUVENI EDITORIAL BOARD: Dr. Angela Gonzales Belma Navakuku Candace Hamana Curtis Honanie Hopi Tutuveni 928-734-3282 4 TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI Obesity - Cont’d from P1 NO ONE CHOOSES TO TAKE UP SECONDHAND SMOKING. Nathan, Age 54 Oglala Sioux Idaho Secondhand smoke at work triggered Nathan’s severe asthma attacks and caused infections and lung damage. If you or someone you know wants free help to quit smoking, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. #CDCTips March is Nutrition Awareness Month Kanesha Quanimptewa Diabetes Prevention Educator Hopi Special Diabetes Program March is Nutrition Awareness Month; are you aware of what you are putting in your body? We take time to make sure that our automobiles are well serviced, our electronics are up to date, and even make sure our pets are well fed; for some reason, we take only a fraction of our time to focus on our bodies. We take care of everything else besides what really matters, our body, and continue to neglect our most precious gift, our health. This is the only body we get, so why aren’t we taking care of it? According to the USDA, the average American consumes 150 to 170 pounds of sugar per year. Onethird of the United States is obese while another one-third is overweight. This puts two-thirds of our population at risk for diabetes. Despite all of this, we make very little effort to change our approach to nutrition. Small changes to your diet can result in weight loss, lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol levels, reducing heart disease, and can even prevent type 2 Diabetes. Making small changes can feel overwhelming; I am not suggesting that you eliminate all of your guilty pleasures; however, eating in moderation and small Men’s Wellness Conference Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center March 16, 2017 8:00am. ~ 5:00pm. FREE EVENT First 100 registrations will receive a t-shirt. (928) 737-6300 words that will change their life as they know it; “you have diabetes” - ADA website That fact blows me away every time. Every 23 seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes. Janie Simms Hipp, Director of the University Of Arkansas School Of Law’s Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, sums it up very well by saying, “If you want to destroy a people, you take away the power of their food. If you want to build a people backup, you build them up through their food. The government has done this very effectively by taking our language, our culture, our food. By actively reclaiming all of this, by actively engaging our youth, we can begin to reverse the “diabesity” epidemic that is overcoming the health of the young ones around us. NOW is the time to reinvest in our youth, and by that, I mean invest a part of your time daily to nurture the young ones around you. Not only your own children, but reach out to those who have no guidance, who have not been so fortunate to have been raised in a loving, supportive family. Embrace them as your own, it our duty, our responsibility to be human to all human beings. We must also never overlook the importance of prayer. When we pray our Creator strengthens and guides us throughout the day. Prayer will also help us on our journey and provide us with the answers needed to overcome this “diabesity” epidemic that seeks to destroy the very identity of our people. Now is the time to stand strong and preserve what we still have left. The Hopi Environmental Health Project STUDY INFORMATION changes can give you great results. Alternate a bottle of water for every other • The Hopi Tribe, in collaboration with professors from the University of Arizona, is evaluating the environment inside Hopi homes on several health beverage you drink. If you have a hard time drinking conditions. This Project will help programs at the Hopi Department of just water, there are great Community Health Services and the Hopi Environmental Protection Office alternatives like flavored to identify health and environmental issues facing the Hopi. water and infused water. The idea is to increase • Household exposures found in the air, water, and food are major sources your water consumption. of environmental hazards for many communities. These exposures or hazAfter all, water is an essenards, along with factors such as unemployment, poor access to preventive tial part of a healthy body. programs and health services, can affect human health including respiratoMake these small ry and cardiovascular health, diabetes, cancer and obesity. You may have changes simply by adding heard that a recent survey suggests 24% of Hopi have asthma, which is high good, healthy food to your compared to national averages. current diet, and eventually you will see a change. You will be amazed at how • The goal is to recruit people from 90 Hopi homes over a 3 year period. The homes will be selected at random (by chance) from across Hopi communimuch better you will look ties. We will collect information about both the home and the people living and feel. You have nothin the home at two different seasons of the year (winter and summer). ing to lose and your health to gain. 1st Annual For more information and a registration form, please contact: “The environment is what shapes and forms our culture, so if we can start taking better control and empowering ourselves with our own wellness by eating our (native) foods, by being active on the land–all those things-reciprocity happens,” stated Valerie Segrest, Muckleshoot Tribe. We need a framework to bring the community together to take control of our lives because our poor health is a symptom of deeper problems in our communities. We need community involvement in developing health policy. We need our Tribal Council to be engaged. We need our elders and youth to be engaged. The Hopi/Tewa Sinom is not alone in this ”diabesity” epidemic. Other tribes all over the country are in the same predicament with their youth, our future tribal leaders, that is, if they live long enough to lead. Every month, another young life is lost to chronic diseases, such as diabetes. Diabetes demands a daily sacrifice from those afflicted with this. It wakes a mother at two in the morning to test her two year old’s blood sugar. It spreads despair in grandparents whose limited mobility due to nerve damage in their hands and feet keeps them from enjoying a walk with their grandchildren. It steals precious hours of time from those who have to make visits to the hospital or the dialysis center. It does not discriminate, nor pause to hesitate on who it will lay claim to, mothers, uncles, sisters, grandparents, your little brother, niece, nephew.…no remorse shown, nor sympathy for family members who will be left to care for their loved ones. Every 23 seconds someone hears the three • One person in the house will be asked to answer some questions about conditions of your house. You will be asked to allow environmental sampling of the air, soil, dust, and water at your home for pollutants. Information about these equipment is available and will be described to you. • You, and anyone else in the house who is 18 years of age or older, will be asked to complete some tests about your lung and heart health. We will also ask if you are willing to give a urine sample which we will test for metals, like arsenic or uranium. • The project requires equipment be placed at your home to measure the quality of the air during both the winter and summer seasons. Some of this equipment will need to stay in your home for at least 24 hours. This means that there will be 4 visits to your home over the next 12 months. The project will involve 4 to 5 hours of your time over 2-3 days in winter and then again in summer. A description and pictures of the equipment to be used in this study is available. • You will receive reports from the project about your home and your personal tests. • You may decide not to participate and you may stop your participation at any time. • You will receive a $100 thank you for participation after both the winter and summer sampling visits. • This Project is funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It has received approval from the Hopi Tribal Council. For further information, you can contact • Gayl Honanie, Director of Environmental Protection Office, Phone: 928-734-3631. • Lori Joshweseoma, Director of Hopi Department of Community Health Services, Phone: 928-734-3401. • Robin Harris, Principal Investigator, University of Arizona, Phone: 520-626-5357 HOPI TUTUVENI | Black Mesa Trust Housing from P1 applauds decision to Shutter Navajo Generating Station The HTHA’s Indian Housing Plan (IHP) has been designed to address the housing shortage by constructing new homes and rental units, rehabilitation of substandard homes, assisting families with mortgage buy-downs and rental assistance for low-income families and college students. Full funding for these housing projects are leveraged by NAHASDA funds. Eligibility for housing programs Submitted by: is based on the American Indian and Black Mesa Trust Alaska Native (AIAN) household in(928) 55-2356, kuyi@aol.com come of 80% median income or lower. The low-income requirement will ensure homeowners are able to make “I am very happy and Moenkopi farmers and minimum house or rental payments, relieved that Black Mesa endangered species. An leading to successful homeownership. Trust’s struggle to save sainvestigation must be Corbin reported that in his position cred waters on Black Mesa conducted and must in- as new Executive Director (E.D), he will finally end in 2019,” clude the outright sale of has encountered and/or inherited sevsaid Black Mesa Trust Exwater leased form Hopi eral challenges which have caused deecutive Director Vernon Tribe and Navajo Nation lays in Projects. Corbin replaced ChesMasayesva. “Black Mesa to owners of Mohave ter Carl who resigned as ED effective Trust was founded in 1998 Generating Station with- 9/22/2016. Rights –of-Ways (ROW) with the singular mission out the knowledge of the have been a major problem, due to no of saving drinking water Hopi Tribe. clearances obtained prior to start of stored deep under our saNow that Peabody En- Projects. cred land. We will succeed, ergy’s coal strip mining Corbin said there were also three but the price for allowing has ended, we begin a new different leases for a certain Project, all industrial use of pristine chapter. It is time to begin with different legal descriptions. The drinking water has been healing the ecological-cul- Spider Mound project has been placed unconscionably high.” tural landscapes. on hold by the YuWehLoo Pahki Board We must hold the federal due to land assignment issues and the • Over 45 billion gallons government, Peabody, and 2016-10 Scattered Housing Project is of water stored in ancient owners of Navajo Generatin the pre-planning/pre-engineering aquifers is gone forever. ing Station, which includes phase but needs environmental reviews This would have been U.S. Bureau of Reclamaand clearances have to be obtained. enough water to sustain tion, accountable for leavHe said, although there are delays, a Hopi population of ing us with a devastated he will ensure HTHA is in compliance 10,000 people for over landscape, the irretrievable before moving forward. He also wants 300 years, but it was gone loss of drinking water, to make it known that “Projects have in just 47 years. compromised aquifers and not stopped, but are delayed to get • Many springs are now the destruction of cultural things in order.” dry and an unknown number of others are sites and artifacts, not to “The urgency to get Projects startcontaminated. Some of mention desecration of our ed (by previous E.D.) was a priority, rather than follow proper protocols for the springs were used to ancestor’s burial sites. A full investigation and construction,” said Corbin. conduct ceremonies. congressional hearing on When asked by Council why prop• An unknown number of the scope, extent and damer protocols, processes and procedures Hopi ancestral villagages cause by coal mining were not followed, Corbin stated that it es, burial sites, sacred on Black Mesa must be could have been a threat of expending shrines and petroglyphs held. funds by a certain date, or risk losing have been destroyed. The Hopi and Dine’ must the funding; or, it could have been to These were footprints of work together to call for make certain ones happy. Other areas our ancestors who seteconomic restitution. We of non-compliance and/or findings: tled on Black Mesa over deserve to be compensated 1) No established procedures and/or 1,000 years ago. for the economic benefit policies for self-monitoring • Hundreds of acres of cedar trees have been uprooted bestowed on millions of 2) Lack of self-monitoring reporting, including monitoring of sub-recipients. by bulldozers. Cedars are Arizona rate-payers and used for purification and utility companies while 3) Single Audit Finding for FY2015 Hopi and Dine’ are living 1. Payroll 5/25: Compensatory time medicine. paid, not-preapproved • The dynamiting of coal in abject poverty. Arizona Payroll 1/25: Overpayment due to seams has released an State University’s Morunknown quantity of rison Institute conducted error (pending investigation) methane gas. Coal fires an economic impact study 2. SF425’s were not prepared properly. may have been ignited that shows Arizona reaped 3. Drawdowns: Over drawdownand of so they are still over a trillion dollars in request date 7/22/15 burning, creating cave- benefits due to delivery of 4. Procurement: like tunnels within the water from the Colorado a. Suspension and debarment River to Phoenix and Tucmesa. check was not performed • The extraction of billions son through the 330-mile b. All Nations Environment: did of water stored in high- open canal called Central not have proper procurement docArizona Project. Not a penly-pressurized aquifers umentation. Total amount paid to ny went to Hopi and Dine’ has caused thousands of All Nations was $39,300. on whose backs this was sinkholes in the landc. Pending Ad proof for 19 Scatdone, even though it was scape. tered Housing Project. coal and water from Black • Impacts on the health of d. Whiteriver Construction: Mesa that powered Navajo Dine’ (Navajo people) Generating Station, which additional cost was approved after living downwind from was built in part to pump Purchase Order (P.O.) was created. the mine area and their water for the Central AriWork has not started even after livestock, their main Board approval. source of livelihood, zona Project. For Hopi people the e. Pending Board Resolution for have never been objechealing process must beBarton Southwest- additional tively investigated. $10,245.40 for drainage repair at • Nor has the impact of gin. The modern Hopi First Mesa Youth Ctr. groundwater pump- Tribal Council must take ing on Siipa’pu, place responsibility for approv- HTHA Projects: of Emergence from ing the coal lease, which Project 2016-20 Model Activity – the Third World to the treated water like a com- Construction of two warehouse faciliFourth World, located modity that could be ne- ties and open bay facility to store equipnear the convergence of gotiated, leased and sold in ment and building material. Actual cost Little Colorado River direct violation of ancient of Project was $473,305.33, which was and the main Colorado Hopi beliefs that water is under the budget of $520,000. Project life, therefore sacred. River been examined. We thank the many en- completed in FY16. • Over 165 impoundProject 2016-1 Operation of NAment ponds built by the vironmental, religious or- HASDA Units – Provide housing assist ganizations and individuals mining company have families under the NAHASDA homeblocked the rainwater who helped us achieve this ownership program with management, and snowmelt that used victory. We thank the founders maintenance inspection and warranty to flow through washes and members of Black work. Assist families with tracking to Siipa’pu. payments, tracking equity accounts, • Moenkopi Wash, which Mesa Trust, some of whom compliance with occupancy, grievance once provided water for have joined the spirit and collection policy, training in comfields and crops, is bone world. Black Mesa Trust, a pliance of homeownership agreement dry most of the year. The non-profit 501© 3 orga- and extra ordinary maintenance due to impoundments were auweather or unforeseen circumstances. thorized by U.S. Army nization, has submitted a HTHA conducted maintenance inspecCorp of Engineers with- proposal to mitigate the tion and warranty work repairs on 50 out full investigation impact of the loss of jobs units, focusing on erosion work and reof the environmental and revenues generated by pairs to foundations as well as HVAC or cultural impacts or NGS and coal mining. It is assessments and replacements. the possible effects on available upon request to 2016-2 Operation of 1937 Houskuyi@aol.com. ing Units New Mutual Help and Low Rent – To assist families funded under the 1937 Housing Act Program with house management programs to ensure housing units are in safe, sanitary conditions. The HTHA is also back on track from a backlog of work orders from prior fiscal years and in FY2016 successfully completed all unit inspec- visit us on-line at: hopi-nsn.gov TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 tions; thus, ensuring homes are safe and in sanitary conditions. 2016-3 Modernization of 1937 Housing Units – This Project will modernize units constructed under the 1937 Housing Act, upgrade mechanical systems, electrical and lighting, structure, upgrade use of building material for energy efficiency and make homes handicap accessible. 2016-5 First Mesa Community Development for planning and engineering of 40 rental homes - After conducting the required 30-day comment period in accordance with NEPA process, the Project was terminated by the HTHA due a large opposition from community members opposing the Project, Project funding, cultural concerns, and concerns with the land assignment. There was also no residential lease, nor pre-planning surveys as required by the Tribe’s Ordinance 55, prior to transition to the next step. The HTHA also determined that the Title VI option was not in the best financial interest, over a 12-15 year period, to offer $1.3 million annually due to a long wait list of 70+ Hopis requesting homeownership rather than rental units 2016-6 First Mesa Day Care Center, to provide child care for families to encourage low-income families to seek education & employment for self-sufficiency. After 30-day comment period, per NEPA process, Project was terminated due to opposition and concerns as stated in 2016-5. 2016-7 Twin Arrows (TA) Community Development study to plan for future housing development of rental and homeownership homes – Conduct feasibility study on types of housing that can be constructed in the area to provide affordable housing for eligible families. The Project will also cover administrative costs of withdrawing land under a master lease, including environmental assessment. A study by Southwest Business Development Corp showed that the landsite is not feasible for community development and recommended a location south of TA. The study showed statistical data, resources and current assessments/surveys of information needed for future planning of housing units near TA. The study was successful and will benefit the Hopi Tribe. 2016-8 Winslow Development and Site Improvement – This Project will construct new affordable housing for eligible families. Construction is in progress and 85% complete; however there is a delay due to ROW issues for electricity to the site. It was discovered in 2016 that there was no ROW and currently working with BIA Realty to obtain proper clearances. The HTHA also had to redo soils testing in 2016 which was hampered by bad weather. 2016-9 Spider Mound Community Development Project – This Project will construct new housing units for low-income families. On Oct. 4, 2016, HTC approved a Resolution for a Special Land Use Assignment on Hopi Partitioned Lands (HPL) at the Yuwehloo Pahki (YP) Community Development tract. The approved Resolution authorizes HTHA to obtain a sublease for the Project. The Project, however, is currently in a holding status by request of the YP Board of Directors. In a letter dated Nov. 28, 20126, the YP Board requested HTHA address several areas of concern before a sublease can be granted. The YP board requested to meet with HTHA on three different occasions, but no meeting has transpired to date. 2-16-10 Scattered Housing Units – Planning and pre-engineering for nine homes and scheduled to complete planning, land surveys, obtain land leases, conduct environmental review archaeological and engineering services. 2016-11 Scattered Housing Units Construction of 20 scattered housing units in progress throughout the Hopi reservation at 95% complete. Project delayed due to no ROW’s for utility connections and currently working to obtain ROW’s from APS for electricity hook up to two homes in Polacca. Additionally, no ROW’s were obtained for two homes in the Spider Mound community and currently waiting on BIA Realty to submit resolution to HTC for approval. Another hold up to the Project was the design of power and water from NTUA (provides services to Spider Mound on HPL), which took an additional three months. 2016-12 BIA HIP Homes– Project funded for FY2008. HTHA delayed the project to complete a thorough review of client files for compliance. The team also reviewed the planning steps for compliance. An RFP was published and a firm was selected to construct four Category B homes. Construction will commence in FY2017. 5 2016-13 Rehabilitation and Relocation Assistance of current dwellings – Rehab includes roof repair, wall reconstruction of traditional homes, install flooring, plumbing, kitchen and bathroom, upgrade windows and make handicap accessible. Serious delays were encountered due to dilapidated and deteriorating home conditions. These were not seen during inspections and only became visible during construction. Other problems: mold, mice infestations, asbestos, lead paint, weather conditions, and cultural ceremonies (most homes are located in plaza or kiva areas). 2016-14 NAHASDA Units- This Project will construct two units with foundation settlement issues. HTHA obtained a new land assignment for one home and a new land use area on existing assignment for another home. Feasibility studies have been complete for both sites and anticipate completing all NEPA and Hopi Tribe requirements the first half of 2017 and construction to start the end of 2017. 2016-15 Down Payment Assistance/ Closing Cost – Project helps eligible low-income homebuyers with down payment for purchase of home. Five Hopi families were assisted with purchase of mobile home and/or new building projects. This is a new program to HTHA in FY2016 and was very successful. 2016-16 First Mesa Youth Center – Provides various activities for Youth throughout the Hopi Reservation. 2016-17 Crime Prevention/Resident Organizations – Assist residents to form Resident organizations to address crime related activity in housing areas. No Crime Prevention Plan was in place for 2016; therefore, will not continue in 2017, until a comprehensive plan is developed for crime prevention. 2016-18 Tenant Based Rental Assistance Project– This Project will assist families who qualify for rental assistance (30% of adjusted income) and does not include assistance for utilities. Thirteen Hopi families were assisted with rental assistance in Coconino, Maricopa and Navajo counties. 2016-19 Youth Apprenticeship Program – This is a job training program for Hopi individuals who wish to learn a trade in building construction to eventually gain meaningful employment. It is the goal of HTHA that these individuals will be the local workforce for construction projects on the Hopi reservation. 2016-21 Moenkopi Housing Development Project is a project to construct twelve new housing units. A resolution was passed by the Village authorizing the Project. The Village of Upper Moenkopi determined client eligibility and approved the list of enrolled/eligible members of the village. The project was delayed due to the Village not obtaining approval from HTC. 2016-22 VASH – This program will assist 15 veterans and their families with tenant based rental assistant vouchers. In cooperation with the Prescott VA office, a case manager was hired and a Rental policy was approved. The Veterans services does not have housing units available on the Hopi Reservation and is in a unique situation because homes are typically Not built on clan lands for a short term but for long term homeownership. 2016-23 Bacavi Community Building – This model activity will evaluate the existing building, conduct planning, pre-engineering and reconstruction of existing building. Evaluations, planning and pre-engineering are in progress. There is currently no documentation from land owner authorizing reconstruction. With the change of leadership, the new ED conducted an audit of the Project and found that requirements in the planning phase were not complete. The staff is now back tracking their work to ensure compliance before any advance work is done on the project. The project is on-going and HTHA is in communication with the Village CSA. 2016-24 Moenkopi Village Water Repair Project – Repairs will be made to C-Aquifer #4 which serves 1,300 low income families. There is currently a list of 125 income eligible housing units in the Village. Funds from this project will assist with costs to repair the well which will cost $21,480.21. HTHA will assist with $5,000. A checkwas presented to the Village and project has been deemed successful. 6 TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI MY BOOKKEEPING PLACE TAX SERVICE HOPI JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Post Office Box 337 Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034 Telephone: (928) 738-5111 Fax: (928) 738-5333 Our office will open for the 2017 Tax Mr. J. Jason Lobik, High School Principal Mrs. Lucille Sidney, Jr. High Principal Mr. Alban Naha, Interim Superintendent __________________________________________________________________________ VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017 We are located in Kykotsmovi Village, on the south side of the road between the Post Office and Hopi Day School. CERTIFIED POSITIONS: For the 2017 tax season, the new PATH Act passed by Congress is now in effect. The new law requires taxpayers to show proof of filing status, dependents, residence and Native American enrollment status. Please bring the following when you come to our office: • Identification Card (State or Tribal document) • Birth Certificates for yourself and dependents • Social Security cards for yourself and dependents • Tribal enrollment cards or Certification of Indian Blood (CIB) • School enrollment verification letters for dependent(s) • Immunization document showing name and address for dependent • Other documents - Guardianships, Court Documents, etc. We encourage you make an appointment to schedule a convenient day/time. Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8am - 6pm Saturday, 9am - 1pm WE ARE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS Telephone: (928) 734-5049 Cell Number: (928) 606-2231 Hopi Tutuveni Seeks Freelance Writers The Hopi Tutuveni is looking to hire freelance writers with previous journalism experience or subject matter expertise to research and develop news articles and feature stories of interest to its readers. The ideal applicant must have excellent research and writing skills, a high level of initiative to seek out and develop newsworthy stories, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines. Ability to understand and speak the Hopi language is preferred, but not required. Freelancers are self-employed, independent contractors and must possess a valid business license with the Hopi Tribe. Applicants should send two to four writing samples along with a cover letter to Louella Nahsonhoya, Managing Editor, P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi, A 86039 (email address: Lnahsonhoya@ hopi.nsn.us). For additional information please call 928-734-3282. H.S. Vocational Ed/Carpentry Teacher – HHS-17-001 - OUF Junior High School Science Teacher – HHS-17-002 – OUF High School Academic Counselor – HHS-17-003 – OUF H.S. Social Studies Teacher (NAS) – HHS-17-004 - OUF Computer Teacher – HHS-17-005 - OUF H.S. Social Studies (Government/Economics) Teacher – HHS-17-006 - OUF School Superintendent – HHS-17-008 – OUF CLASSIFIED POSITIONS: OPENING DATE: 02/27/2017 – CLOSING DATE: 3/10/2017 Educational Aides (SPED) - (2) positions – HHS-17-007 Student Liaison (SPED) – (3) positions – HHS-17-009 Custodian – HHS-17-010 Reasons to choose Hopi Jr./Sr. High School  Propane Refrigerators Court Ordered No Power No Problem Many sizes & colors. In stock. Starting at $1449.00 Layaway plan available (928) 636-1955 warehouseappliance.com Second Mesa Day School P.O. Box 98 Second Mesa, Arizona 86043 Phone: (928) 737-2571 Fax: (928) 737-2565 “Itah Tsasayom Mopekya” SY 2016-2017 Employment Opportunities Come join the S.M.D.S Bobcat Team! Closing Date: March 3, 2017 CERTIFIED POSITIONS: 10 MONTH 4th Grade Teacher 5th Grade Teacher 2nd Grade Teacher ESS Teachers Art Teacher Gifted & Talented Teacher PE Teacher ESS Director Hopi Lavayi Teacher Substitute Teachers Letter of To the Hopi People, I am writing this Letter of Apology for my actions of May 19, 2016. I was caught for DUI and I am saying sorry for my actions, for it has taken time away from more important matters such as family, work and having to go to court and spend time in jail when I could spend time with family and go to work. So again, I am saying sorry and it will never happen again. Sincerely, Ryan Kewanimptewa Dial 911 for emergencies Bus Driver Substitute Bus Driver ESS Teacher Assistant (3) positions Teacher Assistant (2) positions Monday All positions except substitutes are eligible for full benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Shortterm & Long Term disability and 401 K Retirement Plan. WOOD HARVEST at HART RANCH Enrolled Hopi Tribal Members Only March 25, 2017: 8:00am - 2:00pm March 26, 2017: 9:00am – 2:00pm Last vehicle in @ 2:00 P.M. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! DIRECTIONS: From Flagstaff: The Hart Ranch is approximately 20 miles east on I-40. Exit at the Twin Arrows Exit (Exit 219). From Winslow: The Hart Ranch is approximately 40 miles west on I-40. Exit at the Twin Arrows Exit (Exit 219). Harvesting sites are located approximately 5.5 miles south of Exit 219. WEMP staff will be stationed at the Main Entrance to check you in and direct you to the different sites. ITEMS TO BRING: Your Tribal Enrollment Card and/or ID. A spare tire, tools, chain saw, lunch and plenty of water. ** NOTE**: A Special Hopi Tribal Wood Hauling Permit will be issued to you at the main entrance before you leave the Hart Ranch. For more information, you may contact the Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program at (928) 734-3673/3677. Hopi Junior/Senior High School PO Box 337 Attn: Human Resources Department Keams Canyon, AZ 86034 (928) 738-5111 ALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERANCE. “A Great Place to Learn” Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation 5200 E. Cortland BLVD Ste. E200-7 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Phone: 928-522-8675 Fax: 928-522-8678 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Line Cook Hopi Travel Plaza Holbrook, AZ Line Cook Hopi Cultural Cener Second Mesa, AZ Front Desk Position Days Inn Kokopelli Secona, AZ Front Desk Position Hopi Cultural Center Second Mesa, AZ Housekeeping Positions Hopi Cultural Center Second Mesa, AZ Housekeeping Positions Days Inn Kokopelli Sedona, AZ Maintenance Technician Maintenance Technician Hopi Travel Plaza Hopi Cultural Center Holbrook, AZ Second Mesa, AZ Restaurant Server Hopi Travel Center Holbrook, AZ Restaurant Server Hopi Cultural Center Second Mesa, AZ Assistant to the Controller Flagstaff Corporate Office Flagstaff, AZ For more information on the Jobs listed. Please contact Cindy Smith, Human Resource Manager at csmith@htedc.net or at # listed above. ALL POSITIONS ARE HOPI PREFERNCE. Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Friday 2 INTERVAL 3 1 RUN FLEXHHCC & HFC ABILITY ZUMBA PARTY @ 12:10 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 AGILITY HFC @ 12:00 p.m. p.m. HFC @ 5:30 p.m. NO NOON GF All interested applicants may obtain employment application in person or by contacting the school. Applicants MUST be willing to undergo intense background investigation and MUST have a valid Driver’s License. Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program SEND APPLICATIONS TO: Apology CLASSIFIED POSITIONS For further information, please contact: Janet Lamson, Human Resource Technician at Second Mesa Day School (928) 737-2571.  Opportunity to learn about Hopi and Native American Culture and traditions Opportunity to challenge Native American students with College and Career Readiness  Competitive salary schedule to other Arizona schools  Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefit package  Athletic coaching opportunities  Teacher Housing provided at low rental rate; Walking distance to work  After 3 years school pays student loan forgiveness of $15,000 (SPED ONLY) 6 7 9 INTERVAL 10 8 RUN MARCH AGILITY TOTAL FLEXHHCC & HFC ABILITY MADNESS HHCC & HFC BODY ONE MILE @ 12:10 p.m. HFC @ 12:10 @ 12:10 p.m. AGILITY HFC @ 12:00 TESTING INTERVAL p.m. & 5:30 p.m. HFC @ 5:30 DAY RUN HFC @ p.m. p.m. 5:30 p.m. 13 14 16INTERVAL 17 15 RUN MARCH AGILITY TOTAL FLEXHHCC & HFC ABILITY MADNESS HHCC & HFC BODY @ 12:10 p.m. ONE MILE @ 12:10 p.m. TESTING INTERVAL HFC @ 12:10 AGILITY HFC @ 12:00 p.m. DAY RUN HFC @ p.m. & 5:30 HFC @ 5:30 p.m. p.m. 5:30 p.m. 20 21 23INTERVAL 24 22 RUN MARCH AGILITY TOTAL FLEXHHCC & HFC ABILITY MADNESS HHCC & HFC BODY @ 12:10 p.m. ONE MILE @ 12:10 p.m. TESTING INTERVAL HFC @ 12:10 AGILITY HFC @ 12:00 p.m. DAY RUN HFC @ p.m. & 5:30 HFC @ 5:30 p.m. p.m. 5:30 p.m. 27 MARCH MADNESS ONE MILE TESTING DAY 28 30INTERVAL 31 29 RUN NO GROUP MARCH FLEXFITNESS HHCC & HFC ABILITY MADNESS @ 12:10 p.m. ONE MILE SPRING AGILITY HFC @ 12:00 CARNIVAL TESTING p.m. HFC @ 5:30 DAY 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. p.m. Monday - Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Group Fitness classes will also be held at the Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC) concurrently with the Hopi Fitness Center (HFC). We hope to see you at one of these locations! For more information call (928) 734-3432 HOPI TUTUVENI | Veterans Income Tax Settlement Fund TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 7 We are looking for Hopi Demonstrators/Presenters/Lecturers To share knowledge about Hopi arts & crafts and culture from May thru September. Give us a call today! Arizona Native American Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during 1993 to 2005, may be eligible for Arizona state income tax refund. This includes all living and deceased Native American Veterans. (928) 283-4500 or email: darren@experiencehopi.com Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services may not accept claims after December 31, 2017. So act now to file your application claim. by IRS Certified Preparers for income up to $85,000 For more information, please contact the Hopi Veterans Services at (928) 734-3461 or to obtain the application to start your claim. www.experiencehopi.com 2017 HopiVITA Partnership Providing FREE IncomeTax Assistance with the Helping Hands ofVolunteers Northland Pioneer College Hopi Center (near the Hopi High School campus) DAYS: Monday & Tuesday Only TIMES: 10am—7pm FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL 13th & 14th 20th & 21st 27th & 28th 6th & 7th 20th & 21st 27th & 28th 3rd & 4th 10th & 11th *Closed Spring Break D OCUMENTS TO BRING :     All W-2 Forms/1099 Forms Social Security Cards for everyone on tax return Valid picture I.D. for adults on tax return 2015 tax return if available. CONTACT INFORMATION: (928) 738-2265 or (888) 635-0545 FB: www.facebook.com/HopiVITA   1095-If you purchased Healthcare from Marketplace Account and Routing numbers for Direct Deposit If you are married and planning to file jointly, both parties must be present to sign. All tax preparation will have a 1 week turnaround. Must be present for the intake & screening process. HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION (HCA) NOTICE TO CONTACT The following individuals need to contact the Hopi Credit Association as soon as possible at 928-738-2205: Christopher Quotskuyva Madeline Honanie Gorman Howato Tobias Lomayestewa visit us on-line 2017 Hopi Pottery Festival hopi-nsn.gov Recognize/Appreciate/ Keynote Featuring Video Saturday and Sunday April 29 and 30, 2017 Time ?? Hopi Veterans’ Memorial Center – Wellness Center Kykotsmovi, AZ For information on the Pottery Festival call Mesa Media at 928-737-2255 OR 928-313-3134 OR email apoleahla@aol.com Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation Training March 8 & 9, 2017 Hopi Wellness Center 9 A.M.— 5 P.M. LIMITED REGISTRATION To register or inquire please call Hopi Behavioral Health Services at: (928)737-6300 FREE! FREE! FREE! *Light Breakfast and lunch will be served* For more Information please Contact: Hopi Behavioral Health Services Education Specialists at (928) 737-6300 SEEKS APPLICANTS TO FILL TWO (2) MEMBERS ON ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS: **THE TWO (2) AVAILABLE POSITIONS ARE FOR HOPI/TEWA TRIBAL MEMBERS** The HTEDC is a legal entity wholly owned by the Hopi Tribe. The HTEDC is established under federal charter provisions making it distinct and separate from the Hopi Tribe. A board of seven directors governs the HTEDC. The Board is appointed by the Hopi Tribal Council, representing the sole shareholder, either a three or four-year term. All Directors must meet the required qualifications as set forth in its By-Laws and must pass a mandatory background check. If you are interested and want more information please contact Lynnora Mahle- Talayumptewa by phone at 928-522-8675 or e-mail at lmahle@htedc.net or regular mail. This packet includes information about the HTEDC and its mission, as well as information about the roles and responsibilities of a Board of Director member. Calls for more information are welcome. Board positions will remain open until filled 8 TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI VETERANS CORNER Native American Settlement Fund The Honorable Herman G. Honanie Chairman The Hopi Tribe Kevin Gover Director National Museum of the American Indian By: Geno Talas Manager Hopi Veterans Services Earlier this year, the Arizona Department of Revenue and the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services jointly announced the Native American Settlement Fund cordially invite Native veterans and community members to a discussion (NASF) passed by the Arizona State Legislature last about the National Native American Veterans Memorial year. This Settlement Fund was established to refund Arizona state income tax withheld from Native American Tuesday, March 14, 2017 veterans domiciled on their reservations while on active 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MST) duty military in the years 1993 through 2005. Background: On November 22, 2000, the United Kykotsmovi Community Center (KCC) States Justice Department issued a memo declaring that the taxation and withholding of state income taxes from Kykotsmovi Village, AZ, active duty military pay of Native Americans domiciled (KCC is located on Kykotsmovi Main Street about on their reservation was impermissible. ½ mile south of AZ Highway Route 264 near the village store) Arizona withheld state income taxes from all active duty military pay from September 1, 1993 through DeThe National Museum of the American Indian has been cember 31, 2005. Beginning January 1, 2006 Arizona authorized by Congress to create a memorial honoring the service no longer taxed active duty military pay and therefore of Native Americans in the armed forces of the United States. discontinued state income tax withholding of this type of income. The Native American Veterans Income Tax Led by the Honorable Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Northern Cheyenne) Settlement Fund (NASF) was established on July 1, and the Honorable Jefferson Keel, Lieutenant Governor of the 2016 to refund Arizona income tax erroneously withheld Chickasaw Nation, the memorial advisory committee from Native Americans who served in the military while claiming tribal land as their domicile. RSVP to NMAI-RSVP@si.edu Claimants: Who may make an NASF claim? Native American veterans who had Arizona income tax withheld AmericanIndian.si.edu from their active duty military pay while domiciled on their reservation. If the veteran is deceased the surviving spouse War bonnets adorn uniform jackets at a Ton-Kon-Gah (Kiowa Black Leggings Society) or personal representative may make a claim. If anyone ceremonial near Anadarko, Oklahoma, 2006. NMAI other than the surviving spouse or personal representative (e.g., child of the veteran) makes a claim they must show the value of decedent’s estate was less than $30,000. Duration: What is the time window for NASF Claims? • The Native American Veterans Income Tax Settlement Fund was established July 1, 2016. • The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS) is designated as the recipient of claims. • The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services may not accept claims after December 31, 2017. • The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) will not Rebecca Trautmann, Project Manager, Smithsonian grant refunds after June 30, 2019. National Museum of the American Indian Cultural Resources Center • Any monies left in the Native American Veterans Income Tax Settlement Fund on July 1, 2019 will be Native Americans have served in military. Hundreds of Hopi, Navajo, Museum and the U.S. Capitol. The swept into the state general fund. the United States military in every Comanche, and other Native lan- dedication ceremony is planned for major conflict since the Revolution- guage speakers—Code Talkers— Veterans Day 2020, to unveil the me- Claim Process: How does the NASF claim proary War. In recent decades, they have played a crucial role. More than morial and honor the immense con- cess work? The claimant sends their completed forms served in greater numbers per capita 42,000 Native Americans served tributions and patriotism of Native along with any relevant paperwork to the Arizona Deduring the Vietnam War. Today, the Americans in the U.S. Armed Forces. partment of Veterans’ Services (ADVS). ADVS has 210 than any other ethnic group. The Smithsonian’s National Muse- U.S. Department of Defense estiConsultations with Tribal Lead- days to accept or reject the claim. A non-response from um of the American Indian (NMAI) mates more than 24,000 American ers and Veterans: The NMAI and ADVS after 210 days is considered a denial. Claims achas been charged by Congress with Indian and Alaska Native men and the advisory committee are current- cepted by ADVS are next sent to the Arizona Department building a National Native Ameri- women are on active duty, and more ly conducting consultations to share of Revenue (ADOR). ADOR has 210 days to approve or can Veterans Memorial to give “all than 150,000 veterans self-identify plans for the memorial and to seek reject claims they receive from ADVS. ADOR will issue Americans the opportunity to learn as American Indian or Alaska Native. input and support. Regional events refunds to claimants with valid claims. If a claim has been of the proud and courageous tradiAn advisory committee for the me- bring together tribal leaders, Native denied by ADVS, you can reapply to ADVS or appeal the tion of service of Native Americans morial has been formed, led by the veterans, and community members. denial decision to the Director of the Department. If you in the Armed Forces of the United Honorable Ben Nighthorse Campbell On Tuesday, March 14, the Hopi choose to appeal, you must submit a written notice of apStates.” Working together with the (Northern Cheyenne) and Chickasaw Tribe will host a consultation for the peal to the Director of the Department. The written notice National Congress of American In- Nation Lieutenant Governor Jefferson memorial at the Kykotsmovi Com- shall include a concise statement of the reasons for the dians and other Native American or- Keel. The group, composed of tribal munity Center, from 10:00 a.m. to appeal. This decision is considered final thirty (30) days ganizations, the museum has begun leaders and veterans from across Na- 12:00 p.m. Veterans and members of after receipt of the denial notice. Locally there are several ways Native American Veterpreliminary plans to construct this tive America, is assisting with out- the community are invited to attend. memorial in the next four years. reach to communities and veterans and As Kevin Gover, Director of the ans can obtain the NASF application: Honoring Native Americas’ Long advising on plans for the memorial. National Museum of the American 1. For those with internet access, go to www.dvs.az.gov weband Distinguised Service: The serIn the fall of 2020, the museum Indian, states, “As many more of site and look for the NASF ion. There you will find the apvice and sacrifice of Native Ameri- will launch a juried competition to these veterans’ stories are known, plications for both living and deceased veterans with instruccan veterans, including American select a design for the memorial. The people will begin to ponder that tions on necessary forms to attach and the mailing address. Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native National Native American Veterans these people who had been so ter- 2. For local Veterans on/near the Hopi Reservation, they Hawaiians, spans nearly two and a Memorial will be located prominent- ribly wronged by the United States can stop by the Hopi Veterans Services office located in half centuries of American history. ly on the museum’s grounds on the throughout history were nevertheless Kykotsmovi, AZ, to obtain the applications. AdditionalDuring World War II, over 44,000 National Mall, between the Smith- patriots and believed in the promise ly, for Hopi Veterans registered with our office, you can Native Americans served in the U.S. sonian’s National Air and Space of the United States.” obtain your DD Form 214, military discharge document. 3. For those Veterans who do not have their W-2s for the years claimed (1993 – 2005), there is a box to check on the NASF application to request AZ Department of Revenue to obtain on your behalf. Additionally, if Veterans do not have a DD Form 214, military discharge document, fill out the SF Form 180 that is included with the application form. Your military records will be mailed directly to ADVS. 4. Finally, there is a section on the NASF application form By: Geno Talas requiring a Tribal official to attest Veterans home of reManager Hopi Veterans Services cord on tribal land. For Hopi Veterans, the Hopi Veterans Services is the Hopi Tribal delegate to sign the secThe Hopi Veterans Services is happy Due to safety considerations, our trans- medical provider (doctor) to obtain ser- tion. For non-Hopi Veterans, they will need to contact to announce we are fully staffed again ports are for Veterans who are ambula- vices or referrals for their health needs. their respective Tribal governor, president or designee to with the recent addition of Mr. Bren- tory (able to walk or move about) and Hopi Veterans interested in enrolling determine who signs home of record section. nan Torivio, Client Transporter, who require little assistance to get into our with the VA Health Care System can As mentioned the deadline date to file your NASF claim is Sunforehead Clan and from Shun- program vehicles. We do not have come to our office or go to the near- is December 31, 2017. We hope all Native Veterans take gopavi Village. Mr. Torivio will be wheel-chair lift capabilities. est VA Health Care facility to fill out the opportunity to file a NASF claim and to help spread transporting Hopi Veterans to their VA Now for Hopi Veterans who are not the necessary VA health enrollment the word to others in your local communities. For more medical appointments at various loca- enrolled in the VA Health Care System, application form. Veterans or if their questions or assistance on the NASF application process tions on/or near the Hopi Reservation. many services are available to enhance family members are assisting, will also please call us at (928) 734-3461 or 734-3462. Our office Hopi Veterans can also be transported their health and quality of life ranging need a copy of the military discharge is located in the H.O.P.I. Cancer Support Services buildto medical appointments authorized from basic health check-ups to referrals document to attach to the application ing in Kykotsmovi, AZ. Our business hours are Monday under the new VA Choice Program. for other specialty clinics such as audi- form. Our office will help you fill out through Friday (excluding tribal declared holidays) from Hopi Veterans who are currently ology, orthopedics, prescription glasses the application form and then fax the 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MST). enrolled in the VA Health Care Sys- and other health programs. There are completed form to Prescott VA Meditem can request for our transportation also special VA health programs for cal Center Enrollment Office to process service if they are registered with our Women Veterans unique to their health the application to determine your eligiprogram. If not registered with our needs. Additionally, the VA Health bility status. Once approved for VA program, bring a copy of your mili- Care System has programs for Veterans Health Care, you can begin requesting On behalf of my staff, fice is located in the H.O.P.I. tary discharge document and Hopi En- suffering from substance abuse, mental for VA medical services. Hopi VetHanna Polewytewa, Secre- Cancer Support Services rollment card to our office so we can health issues and PTSD (Post-Trau- erans have a choice to be assigned to conduct an in-take interview with you. matic Stress Disorder). Finally El- the VA clinics at either Polacca Hopi tary II, and Mr. Torivio, we building in Kykotsmovi, AZ, Once approved, registered Hopi Veter- derly and Disabled Veterans who need Health Care Center or the Tuba City highly encourage all Hopi business hours are Monday ans can begin requesting transportation home care and/or home renovations to Regional Health Care Center. Cur- Veterans or Family members - Friday (excluding tribal services at least 7 work days prior to enlarge their bathrooms or add house rently, the VA medical services are on to learn more about our pro- declared holidays) from 8am the scheduled VA medical appoint- ramps for wheel-chair bound Veter- Thursdays at the Polacca facility and gram services, request for VA -5pm (MST year round). Thank you all Veterans ment. For elderly Veterans, a family ans may qualify and apply for VA ser- other weekdays at the Tuba City facil- transportation or enroll in the VA Health Care System, by for your honorable service member escort is highly encouraged vices or grants. Once enrolled in the ity. To schedule a VA appointment at giving us a call at 928-734in the U.S. Armed Forces. and permitted to travel with the Vet- VA Health Care System, Veterans can either facility, you can talk to the VA 3461 or 734-3462. Our of- Now let us serve you! eran to assist with the appointments. begin working with their assigned VA medical staff at 928-283-4465. Consultation for the National Native American Veterans Memorial March 14 VA Health Care Services for Hopi Veterans HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 9 HotevillaBacavi Community School Winter storm creates havoc Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance and hardship on residential areas with unpaved roads Pam Ovah Hotevilla Bacavi Community School The Hotevilla Bacavi Community School recently held their 1st Quarter Honor Roll and Perfect attendance assembly. He following students was recognized for their efforts in achieving exceptional grades and /or Perfect Attendance. The students enjoyed the afternoon with a party of mummy games and receiving incentives for their hard work. We at Hotevilla Bacavi Community School are very proud of those students and encourage all our students to strive for the best. Below is a listing of our Honor and Perfect Attendance students. “A” Honor Roll “B” Honor Roll Perfect Attendance Cayden Joseph Isiah Tessay Kailee Chimerica Lynell Roy Kiara Kinale Lorissa Mahle Aden Seletstewa Kaidence Nevayaktewa Wupatsua Roy Sonway Masayesva Brianna George Jacelyn Mahle Madison Talashoma Scarlet Fred Cayle Joseph Valarie Honanwyma Renee Secakuku Clarrisa Hamilton Stephan Lomakema Joseph Mc Cosar Kai Rogers Brooklyn Allison Danielle Tallas Kiara Natoney Brett Chimerica Jr. Isiah Tessay Alvin Selina Kiara Kinale Lorissa Mahle Rylee Natoney Eldrice Namoki Jacelyn Mahle Halen Fred Dewey Namoki Angel Tenakhongva Floyd Thompson Four tips to help prevent tooth decay in Arizona’s young kids News Article Hopi Tutuveni Everyone prays for rain and snow to moisturize the dry Hopi lands; however, this can also cause problems to areas with unpaved roads, especially residential areas. With the last storm, residents in the lower Mishongnovi areas, residents behind First Mesa and residents in the Low Mountain junction area, faced hardship and difficulty getting in and out of their homes to access the nearest paved roads. “Many of these roads are bus routes and need to be maintained so the chil- dren can be safely picked up and on time,” said one resident. “Sometimes there are also emergencies, but emergency vehicles can’t make it through the muddy roads. This is also bad for our vehicles. We got stuck several times and had to leave our vehicle in the mud overnight to freeze and then walk over in the morning to get it out.” These homeowners don’t look forward to rain or snow because of the situations they are placed in. After the mud dries, ruts are formed in the roads creating more problems for vehicle owners. They often face financial hardships due to maintenance and repair costs to fix their vehicles from damages caused due to the muddy road conditions. Residents have made calls to the Hopi Department of Transportation on many occasions to have gravel put on the road and have requested roads be graded once the mud dries. Frustrated residents state they don’t know who to turn to now because their requests go unanswered. “Changing Views” a Language Enhance Project Peter Van Wyck First Things First Parents and caregivers are the first defense in helping prevent tooth decay in Arizona’s youngest children. February is National Children’s Dental Health month, which promotes the benefits of good oral health. Left untreated, tooth decay in young children’s primary teeth puts them at risk for future problems like damaged permanent teeth; increased vulnerability to infections in other parts of the body, such as the ears, sinuses and the brain; and, impaired speech development, and reduced self-esteem. “Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease faced by young children,” said Joe Fu, First Things First’s Senior Director for Health. “It is also 100 percent preventable.” Even though more and more toddlers and preschoolers are making that important first visit to the dentist’s office, challenges remain. According to a First Things First study, conducted in partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services, 52 percent of Arizona’s kindergartners have experienced tooth decay compared with 36 percent of 5-yearold children nationally. Nearly one third of kindergarteners (30%) in the FTF Coconino region have untreated decay and are in need of dental care. Untreated decay findings for the region are slightly higher than for Arizona (27%). When looking at overall decay experience, a higher percentage of kindergarteners in the region had decay experience (63%) compared to Arizona (52%). In Coconino County, FTF works with the Coconino County Public Health Services District to bring the services of the Smart Smiles program to children 5 and under. Smart Smiles provided fluoride varnishes and oral health screenings and education from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at the North Country Storytime, 2920 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff. FTF offers these tips for families of babies, toddlers and preschoolers: 1. Clean your child’s teeth: When your baby’s first teeth come in, brush them after each feeding, especially before bedtime. Use a soft toothbrush and a rice-sized amount of fluoride tooth- NEWS RELEASE paste. When your child turns 3, you Jeremy King can use a pea-sized amount of fluoride Facilitator, Language Enhance Project toothpaste. 2. Prevent baby bottle decay: Don’t put Moenkopi Developers Corporation your baby to bed with a bottle at night or at nap time. The sugar in milk, forMOENKOPI, ARIZ.- - families to inform and enmula, juices and soda can cause tooth “I am proud to announce courage participation in decay. Beginning at 6 months, give a reservation wide cam- the year long language enyour child water to drink to help keep paign to encourage the use hancement Project. their mouth clean and healthy. The title “Changing and teaching of the Hopi 3. Serve healthy food and snacks: Sugary language,” said Jeremey Views,” was chosen in and sticky foods cause tooth decay, so King, Facilitator of the hopes that views on the imgive your child fruits, vegetables or Moenkopi Developers portance of language and cheese instead. Corporations “Changing language loss would be 4. Take your child to the dentist: By ba- Views” Language En- re-evaluated and, hopefulby’s first tooth or first birthday, take hancement Project. “The ly prioritized, to help make them to the dentist to check that their Project comprises of Com- this project a success. mouth, gums and teeth are healthy. ### munity enthusiasts conThe Project continues to cerned about the current be successful, and particiissues surrounding the loss pants are seeking financial of the Hopi language and support to help sustain the Project. Cultural teachings.” Weekly sessions are held According to King, the conditions of the local Tuesdays and Thursdays Hopi communities, society from 1-4pm in the Tsotsand the environment, are Vahl-Ki at the Moenkopi worse than before and have Legacy Inn. Sessions are all contributed to language open to anyone wanting to gain more information loss and and culture. During the month of Jan- about the Project. Children, adults, and Eluary, 2016 the Colorado Plateau Foundation award- ders of the Hopi Tribe are ed the Moenkopi Devel- the future of the Hopi Reopers Corporation a Grant ligion and considered to be Award to begin working the greatest working assets with Hopi community within the Hopi Commumembers to enhance and nities. All possess great encourage use of the Hopi wealth in culture, tradition and ceremonial beliefs. Language. “The Elders of our Hopi Meetings were held with local Elders, community community will not only members, businesses, and be recognized for their Pinon man sentenced to 48 months for domestic violence offense committed on Hopi Reservation Cosme Lopez, Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Attorney Elizabeth A. Strange District of Arizona PHOENIX – This week, Erik Yazzie, 37, of Pinon, Ariz., was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Neil V. Wake to 44 months of imprisonment, in addition to four months of imprisonment already served on a related prosecution in the Hopi Tribal Court. Yazzie had previously pleaded guilty to assault by strangling or suffocating an intimate partner. In August 2014, Yazzie, a member of the Navajo Nation Indian Tribe, assaulted a member of the Hopi Tribe. The offense occurred on the Hopi Indian Reservation in Hotevilla, Arizona. The investigation in this case was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs-Office of Justice Services (Hopi Agency). The prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Samuels, District of Arizona, Phoenix. CASE NUMBER: CR-15-8128PCT-NVW For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/ Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, on Twitter @USAO_AZ for the latest news. cultural knowledge and wealth of knowledge, but also the extent of historical information they possess,” said King. “We appreciate and encourage your presence, your participation, and contributions of historical information to this Project.” Financial contribution to this Project will go towards promoting a successful and healthier life, provide a clearer understanding of the culture and most importantly, help revitalize, teach and sustain the Hopi language. Please, “Let the language be your guide and guide your language to preserve the Hopi people and their religion,” said King. “Your support and participation to teach and learn the Hopi Language is appreciated. The Hopi Language is the pillar of Hopi culture.” For more infornmation King may be contacted at 928-660-3542, Monday-Friday, 11am - 5pm or via email at thesession.2017@gmail.com. The Tutuveni is published twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. All Submissions, ads, artwork and articles are due one week in advance. 10 TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 Hopi Tutuveni Seeks Freelance Writers The Hopi Tutuveni is looking to hire freelance writers with previous journalism experience or subject matter expertise to research and develop news articles and feature stories of interest to its readers. The ideal applicant must have excellent research and writing skills, a high level of initiative to seek out and develop newsworthy stories, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines. Ability to understand and speak the Hopi language is preferred, but not required. Free- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Marketing Manager Hopi Tutuveni PO Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 Job Description: The marketing manager manages the day-to-day marketing and sales activities of the Tutuveni and long term marketing and sales strategy for the newspaper. This position is responsible for planning and organizing the marketing, advertising and sales component of the Tutuveni to generate revenue for the business. The incumbent performs duties of considerable difficulty and complexity requiring working knowledge & skills in marketing, sales, advertisement, negotiation, public relations and newspaper publication methods, digital marketing, techniques, policies & procedures. The incumbent will develop, coordinate and implement all promotional campaigns and perform other duties as assigned in order to achieve office/tribal goals and objectives. lancers are self-employed, independent contractors and must possess a Minimum Qualifications: Education: Minimum of Associates Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Accounting/Bookkeeping Applicants should send two to four writing samples along with a Experience: Two (2) years work experience in marketing, advertising, sales, bookkeeping, accounting and office manager, executive secretary level and prefcover letter to Louella Nahsonhoya, Managing Editor, P.O. Box 123, erable experience in the newspaper business, Or; Kykotsmovi, A 86039 (email address: Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us). Any equivalent combination of Education, Training and Experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. valid business license with the Hopi Tribe. For additional information please call 928-734-3282. Visit Us on-line @ www.hopi-nsn.gov Desired Qualifications: Speak and understand the Hopi language fluently. Salary: $39,000 per annum, FT, Non-exempt, 32hrs/wk A complete signed application must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources by 12:00 noon on the closing date. HR will accept resumes; however, the applicant understands that it is not in lieu of the application. “See resume attached” on the application will not be accepted. Any questions may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (928) 734-3212. Applications can be submitted to the Office of Human Resources in person or by mail to: The Hopi Tribe, Human Resources, PO Box 123, Kykotsmovi Arizona 86039. By Fax:: 928734-6611 (call to verify your fax has been received). Email: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3A812f77747bb228e3. Public record. Not legal advice.