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HOPI TUTUVENI
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KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
Published by Flagstaff Publishing
Co. /AZ Daily Sun
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HOPI TUTUVENI
Volume 23, Number 23
KYAAMYA
December
The moon of respest
is the beginning of the
Hopi New Year. It is the
winter solstice season.
TUESDAY, December 1, 2015
Kykotsmovi family escapes
fire, but house a total loss
HOPI CALENDAR
Kyaamuya- December
Paamuya- January
The Masawiestewa family escaped unharmed, but lost their home to a fire.
Powamuya- February
Osomuyaw- March
Kwiyamuyaw- April
Hakitonmuyaw- May
Woko’uyis- June
Talangva- July
Talapaamuya- August
Nasan’muyaw- September
Toho’osmuyaw- October
Kelmuya- November
Family lost everything in the fire, including their vehicle.
This Month In
Hopi History
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
• Dec. 16, 1882 President The family of Janet MaChester A. Arthur signed sawiestewa lost their home
and vehicle to a house fire
Executive Order 1882.
on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Ac• Dec. 19, 1936 Hopi Con- cording to Paul Saufkie,
stitution adopted and Volunteer Structure Firethe Hopi Tribal Council fighter, the fire started near
the chimney and the roof.
was established.
It was reported that the fire
• Dec. 28, 1890, 104 Hopi started because the stove
children captured and was overloaded with wood
sent to school.
and coal and the stove was
• Smallpox decimates red hot.
Hopi in 1780, 1840, “When the fire reached
1853-54 and 1897-98. the exterior of the roof, it
was exposed to the outside elements and quickly
spread throughout,” said
Saufkie. “On that day we
had 15 mph wind.”
Janet, her son and daughter were home at the time
of the fire. The fire spread
quickly throughout the
house the family nearly escaped. A UPS driver who
saw the flames was the first
on the scene and helped the
daughter escape the burning house. Janet and her
son were still inside and escaped through a bedroom
Everyone got out
COMMUNITY window.
safely, but they were not
their pets.
CALENDAR ableA tocallsave
was made to the
Hopi Police Department
who dispatched the Bureau
Fitness Center Winter Hrs of Indian Affairs (BIA)
M-Th, 6a-7p; F 6a-3p
Wildland Fire Department
Contact 928-734-3432
and the Hopi Emergency
Services (EMS) at 2:30 p.m.
Public Hearing
Saufkie said volunteer
“Draft” Adult Protection Ord. structural fire fighters were
12/1: 2-4p Shungopavi ctr. not dispatched to the scene
12/2: 2-4 p Tewa Comm Ctr until 20-30 minutes later
by Hopi Resource EnforceContact 928-734-3551
ment Services (HRES).
“Both law enforcement
12th Annual Holiday
dispatchers were given our
Parade
contact information,” said
12/5: 9-2p Kykotsmovi
Village
Contact 928-734-2474
Christmas Bazaar
12/12-13: 8-5p Hopi Veterans Memorial Ctr
Contact 928-734-3432
Co-ed Youth Tourney
12/26-27 Hopi Veterans
Memorial Ctr.
Contact 928-734-3432
Saufkie. “We could not
self-activate because we
are volunteer fire fighters
and due to liability issues
we have to be dispatched.”
When the volunteer firefighters arrived at the house
fire, Saufkie said there was
a BIA bush truck on scene
that provided the water and
hoses, but they could not
go near the house because
there was ammunition inside the home. When there
was an “all clear”, they began putting out the fire. It
took 40 minutes to an hour
to put out the fire.
There was three separate
fires said Saufkie, “The
house, wood pile and the
car. We were dispatched to
the house again on Thursday because the crawl
space caught fire.”
The family lost everything and escaped with
what they were wearing.
Janet said there was no
help and felt her home
could have been saved if
there was quick response
by the Fire Department.
“There was no water and
BIA came without a hose,”
said Janet. “This is a critical month when everyone
is building fires.”
Wendell Honanie, BIA
Superintendent Hopi Agency said the BIA and the Hopi
Tribe are in the training
phase of the Memorandum
of Understanding that re-authorized the program to improve structural fire services;
and have not gotten to the
level to have the Hopi Tribe
use BIA fire equipment.
“The response time is
still an issue because the
guys have other duties and
we are back logged on our
work,” said Honanie. “We
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L-R:Treasurer Manny Fredericks; Karen Komaletstewa;
Vice President Curtis Talije; Virginia Benally; Chief
Kootswatewa; Secretary Hallie Howato; elder Mary
Ann Tom’s daughter and President Candelaria Begay
KC Elementary
and BIA police
deliver food
baskets to families
are not like police officers
where we are at the station
waiting for a call.”
BIA does have a struc- Cindi Polingyumptewa
tural fire program, but does Hopi Tutuveni
not receive funding for
the program. Honanie said
The Keams Canyon Elthey are there for the main ementary School (KCES)
purpose of protecting fed- Student Council and Hopi
eral facilities.
BIA law Enforcement col“We are expanding that laborated to host a Thanksto help the Tribe (Hopi) giving food Drive and
get ready to and take over deliver food baskets and
that program at some point turkeys to elderly families
down the road; that’s the on the Hopi and the Navajo
goal we are trying to work Reservations.
on,” said Honanie. “The
The KCES students
tribe probably has more
nominated fourteen elderleverage to get funding
ly who would receive the
from different sources
food baskets. The fourreadily than we can.”
teen elderly families were
Although BIA’s goal is
from the communities of
to have the Hopi Tribe take
over the Structural Fire pro- : Skunk Springs, Keams
Canyon, Polacca and
Shungopavi. The KCES
student Council distributed
the food baskets and turkeys to the families on Nov
23. A few elderly picked
up their food boxes at the
school but the rest were
delivered to their homes.
The food baskets included
mixed canned goods for a
Thanksgiving meal along
with a turkey or ham. Saraphine Lomakema, KCES
Secretary along with the
KCES Student Council:
Candelaria Begay, Curtis
Talije, Manny Fredricks
and Hallie Howato helped
deliver the food boxes.
gram, Hopi Vice Chairman
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Alfred Lomahquahu said
due to budget constraints,
education and the process
to get the program started,
they can’t move forward.
“This is a basic necessity and we need funds
to get this program off
the ground; it is also the
homeowners responsibility
to ensure their homes are
safe,” said Lomahquahu.
“There are programs out
The
students
were
Crystal Dee
there that can do home inAmanda Onsae, Kyle
Hopi
Tutuveni
spections.”
Kyasyousie and Kurt OutRed Cross was called to
ie, Hotevilla; Marshall Mahelp the family with temThe “new” Sustainable sayesva and Dallas Fred,
porary living arrangements Construction & HomeBacavi; Craig Grover, Siand other necessities they ownership Program in
need. With the upcoming partnership with Hopi chomovi; Cody Quavehema, Shungopavi and Brae
holidays the Hopi commu- Tutskwa
Permaculture Taylor-Funk, Kykotsmovi.
nity has come together to & Community Rebuilds,
The students were educathelp the family with monehosted an Open House on ed in the areas of carpentary donations and clothing
Nov. 20 to welcome new try, plumbing, stone quarry
donations. There are drop
homeowners, Jacobo Mar- and passive solar energy.
off boxes located at busicus and Lillian Hill into The goal is to use little fosnesses and a gofundme.
their new home.
sil fuel said Marcus.
com account has been set
The house is energy-sufThe goal of the Sustainup as well.
ficient and passive so- able Construction program
lar built by staff, natural is to utilize local materials
building student interns such as sandstone, clay and
and local volunteers. The sand that are available all
home has three bedrooms, around us. Straw bale hay
two baths, utility room and was used for insulation of
office space.
the home. Another feature
Jacobo said they started of the home is the solar
a student education pro- water heater.
gram in March and the
“We can see that buildgoal was to build a home ing a home with students
through student education. can be done by teaching
They selected ten students them all the different trades
from the Hopi communi- in building a home and at
ty to build the new home the same time empower
where they worked from them to build their own
each phase starting from home,” said Marcus. “We
the foundation to the final can now offer this program
touch.
to interested families.”
The kitchen and living room of Lillian and Jocobo’s new home.
Sustainable Housing
Project Open House
*** see travel tips and keeping vehicles maintained for safe operations during the winter on p.10***
2 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
THE HOPI
TUTUVENI
Hopi Tribal Council
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
Hopi Tribal Council Action Item
A.I. 116-2015: Application for Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Tribal Education Department (TED) Grant and to accept
funds from BIE for three (3) years: 2015-2017 at $200,000 per year. Author Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa, Education Director
Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa informed the Tribal Council that
a Tribal Education Department
grant application was submitted
to the BIE and the Hopi Tribe was
informed they were one of the
successful recipients of the BIE
TED grant.
Sakiestewa explained that this
grant was available to all Tribal
Education Departments and was
the first time this grant was funded
at over $2million. The purpose of
the funding is to assist in building
tribal capacity during the BIE restructure.
The Hopi TED proposal was
submitted with two main goals: 1)
to develop and modify the Hopi
Education Code – Ordinance 36;
and 2) conduct a feasibility study.
Several school administrators,
teachers, and community mem-
bers attended the tribal council
presentation; and while there were
several concerns, most agreed that
the Grant must be accepted; but
modifications to the scope of work
must be made.
Some of the concerns/issues addressed were:
• Lack of transparency by the
Education Department during
the application process.
• No involvement and/or input
by the local school boards/
schools.
• Modifications to the scope of
work must be made.
• Revise the budget to meet Hopi
needs.
• Remove the Hopi Education
Director as Project Director in
the grant and hire a different
project director.
• These were among a few of the
many concerns and issues by
the stakeholders.
The Council heard from school
boards, education leaders and
• Who gave approval/authority to community members and former
BIE director David Talayumpteapply for the grant.
wa enlightened the Council on the
• The Hopi education system/
processes involved in Education
schools has had enough studies grants.
done and must now more forWhile there are still pending
ward to correct and/or implequestions on the application proment action/changes.
cess, lack of transparency and
non-involvement by local schools,
the next step is for the Hopi Tribal
Council to accept the funds from
the BIE.
Chairman Herman Honanie said
“it is time to accept (the grant) and
when/how do we move forward
with this. This is alot of money
that we have been awarded. We
must take the most prudent steps
to move forward.”
The Council will ensure that
the BIE is made aware of modifications and revisions that will be
made to the grant and that the implementation of the grant will be
independent of the Hopi Department of Education.
The Council did not take action
to approve or disapprove Action
Item 116-2015
Hopi Tribal Council Reports
Justice
Robert
Clinton was appointed for a
3-year term; Justice Patricia Sekaquaptewa was
reappointed for another 3
years; and Justice Justin
Richland was appointed to
a 1-year term.
JUDICIAL COMMISSION/PROFESSIONALISM COMMITTEE: The
Judicial Commission is
vital to the overall supervision of the Hopi Tribal
Court; but has not yet been
established. The commission must be established
soon. The Professionalism
Committee is also mandated in the Code; but also
has not been established.
These two bodies are responsible for adopting
separate Codes of Ethics
for the Judges and Counsels practicing in the Hopi
Court.
SPECIALIZED DOCKETS: (1) Veterans Court:
a Veterans’ Court is being established to process
cases involving Hopi Veterans. The goal is to help
Hopi veterans receive the
specialized treatment they
need while going through
the legal process. A Veterans Court team has been
created and will be traveling to Tulsa, OK on Dec.
7 to observe a Veterans’
Court. A target start-up
date for the Hopi Veterans’
Court is March 1, 2016.
The Hopi Tribe will be
the first tribe in America
to have such a court. (2)
Intoxication Docket: The
docket seeks alternatives
to incarceration for chronic, violent drinkers while
holding them accountable
for their actions. Persons
arrested for simple intoxication are released after
they sober up and come
back to court at a later
date. Judge Edd has been
presiding over the intoxication docket since Aug.
(3) Wellness Court: The
Court was awarded two
DOJ grants in 2011 to be
utilized for creation of a
Wellness Court with focus on putting persons into
structured treatment as an
alternative to incarceration. The Court received
one last extension this
year and will start to move
forward with the grants.
Modifications to the grant
guidelines will need to be
made. (4) Ordinance 43:
The Court will need to
meet with the HRES Chief
regarding case complaints
that have accumulated due
to the suspension of certain
enforcement activities.
HOPI CODE REVISIONS: The Court is
working with the Law Enforcement Task Team on
suggested draft revisions
to the Hopi Code.
CORRECTIONS: The
BIA has closed the Keams
Canyon jail due to safety
concerns; however, inmates are still housed there
on a short-term basis. Most
inmates are transferred to
the Navajo County jail in
Holbrook and a few to the
San Luis Detention facility
in Yuma. Wallace reported
that a meeting will be held
on Dec. 4 in Phoenix, at
which time it is presumed
the BIA will tell the Hopi
Tribe that it will spend
fewer dollars on Corrections at Hopi next year.
COURT
FACILITY
& FACILITY ISSUES:
Court security is not adequate. Visitors to the courtrooms are not prescreened.
Bailiffs are unarmed and
tribal security officers
have been assigned to the
court complex on Mondays and Tuesdays and on
busy days. The court was
informed tribal security
officers do not have the
proper training and authorization. The goal is to hire
a trained court security
officer; but currently there
are no funds available.
COURT
ASSESSMENT: In January, two
judges from the BIA TJS
Court Assessment Program, presented the assessment project to the
Hopi Tribal Council. In
April, a 3-day assessment
was conducted at the Hopi
Court. Once the final report is complete, it will
be presented to the Council. The evaluators have
already advised they will
strongly recommend the
implementation of a Wellness Court at Hopi.
COURT
SUMMITS:
The first Hopi Court Summit was held on June 19,
with about 100 people attending. A follow-up summit was held in August,
but turnout not as good
as the first. The summits
included an overview of
the Court departments/
programs, their functions
and services they provide;
ranging from law enforcement to mental health.
COURT DOCKET AT
MOENKOPI: Staff met
with the Moenkopi Board/
Governor in July to discuss resuming court hearings, one or more times in
Moenkopi. The board had
many questions and other
issues still need clarification including: location,
recording equipment and
coordinating with prosecutors and defense counsel,
etc. The court is committed to this effort.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: A meeting was held
with Village CSAs regarding requests for help on
various community projects and the judges have
successfully assigned defendants to provide community service in their
own villages.
GRANT
APPLICATIONS: The former Chief
judge submitted a CTAS
grant application seeking
funds to refurbish the jail
for rehabilitation purposes
and another application to
the Edward Byrne grant
for operations. The CTAS
application was not suc-
tion and Board is committed to and is taking strides
to improve the academics,
student support and educational leadership at
HJSHS. Much improvement has been made and
the goal is to move forward with providing the
best education for students
at HJSHS.
Sackos was questioned
on the merits and standards
Louella Nahsonhoya
928-734-3281
Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us
Secretary II
Cindi Polingyumptewa
928-734-3282
cpolingyumptewa@hopi.nsn.us
Reporter
Crystal Dee
928-734-3284
cdee@hopi.nsn.us
EDITORIAL BOARD
Belma Navakuku
Stan Bindell
Angela Gonzales
Jennifer Huma
The Hopi Tutuveni
Official Newspaper of
the Hopi Tribe
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Ph: (928) 734-3282
Fax: (928) 734-0734
being used at HJSHS. He
explained the BIE AYP,
No Child Left Behind
and the AIMS. Schools
are now using AZ Merit
which is a state mandated
test, and replaced AIMS.
All schools are now using this test. Sackos also
explained the
clearing
house that shows student
progress and needs areas,
how to assist teachers in
preparing for student specifics and parents are given
a report on their student’s
progress/needs areas.
Parental support and involvement needs strengthening. The Council encouraged increased parent
awareness on activities and
efforts at HJHS as a way to
get parents involved.
The Tribal Council told
Sackos to prepare a formal
The Hopi Tutuveni is published
twice a month, with a circulation of 3,400 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper is delivered
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday
of each month to the following locations: Keams Canyon
Store, Polacca Circle M, Hopi
Health Care Center, Tsakursovi,
Hopi Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Hotevilla
Store, Moenkopi Travel Center,
Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tribal
Government Complex and all
Village Administration offices.
cessful (deadline for 2016
CTAS grant is Feb. 2016).
Status of the Byrne grant is
not yet known.
STRATEGIC PLAN: A
5-year strategic plan was
completed in Dec. 2014
with updates to the plan
made in Oct. 2015, although not yet finalized.
FUNDING: the Hopi
court receives funding LETTERS TO EDITOR and
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grams and; 4) Dept. of Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Justice (DOJ).
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funds are deposited into
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CHILD
SUPPORT/
RESTITUTION
COLLECTION:
Through
court orders, child support
payments are made to the
Court on behalf of children
and families to be recorded. Payment is processed
and sent to the parent/family. Restitution payments TRIBAL COUNCIL
follow the same process.
GOALS: 1) Full im- Herman G. Honanie
plementation of the Hopi CHAIRMAN
Code provisions relating
to Trial Court; 2) training Alfred Lomahquahu Jr
for court staff; 3) attain VICE CHAIRMAN
proper court security; 4)
finalize revisions to Hopi Vernita Selestewa
Code; 5) improve services Tribal Secretary
Robert Sumatzkuku
and alternatives to incar- Tribal Treasurer
ceration; 6) increase out- Alfonso Sakeva
side funding sources; 7) Sergeant-At-Arms
greater efficiency in court
procedures; and 8) educate Village of Upper
Moenkopi
villages on Hopi Code.
Michael Elmer
Jonathan Phillips
Leroy Sumatzkuku
Danny Humetewa
BIE Monitoring Visit/Academic peformance of school- by Hopi Jr. Sr. High School Superintendent Gregory Sackos
Hopi Jr. Sr. High School
Superintendent
Gregory Sackos addressed the
Council with an oral report
of the Monitoring Visit and
Academic performance assessment of HJSHS by the
Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).
Sackos, in response to
the monitoring visit and
academic assessment, reported that the Administra-
Director/
Managing Editor
CIRCULATION
Hopi Judicial Branch Report- by Acting Chief Judge/Senior Associate Judge Wallace (Acting as Chief Judge since Aug. 6)
In his report to HTC, Wallace said the Hopi Tribal Court has reached the
third anniversary of the
Hopi Code implementation which was established
by the Tribal Council and
implemented on Sept. 28,
2012. The Code supersedes Hopi Ordinance 21
and made provisions for
the appointments of judges, a judicial commission,
a professionalism committee, a hearing officer and
public defender’s office.
The Hopi Trial Court still
has a few Ord. 21 cases,
which will continue to be
processed under the Ord.
21 procedures.
CHIEF JUDGE: recruitment for a chief judge is
currently ongoing.
ASSOCIATE JUDGES:
Walter Edd was recently approved by the Tribal
Council and appointed
to a permanent position
on Nov. 9. He has served
since May 5, 2013. Delfred Leslie has been actively serving as Judge for
over 30 years. Judges Leslie and Edd are not able to
hear Serious and Dangerous level offenses, since
only bar-licensed judges
can hear those cases.
PRO-TEM
JUDGE:
Judge Jeremy Brave-Heart
has served as Pro-Tem
since Oct. 30, 2014. His
contract will expire Dec.
31.
PUBLIC DEFENDER/
CONFLICT PUBLIC DEFENDER: The Hopi Code
requires the formation of a
Public Defenders’ office,
but this has not happened
yet. Currently the DNA
Legal Services is providing all public defender
services on an annual contract; and Conflict public
defender services are provided by the Law office of
Bryan Antol, with contract
to expire Dec. 31.
APPELLATE COURT:
Three Justices were appointed in April: Chief
STAFF
written report and come
back to the Council with a
more indepth presentationand training session for the
Council. The Council said
education is a priority and
they need to be fully informed and aware of the
assessment report, activities and efforts of what/
how the school is responding to the assessment, andconcerns and issues.
Village of Bakabi
Davis F. Pecusa
Gail Poley
Lamar Keevama
Village of Kykotsmovi
Nada Talayumptewa
Albin Mooya Jr.
Norman Honanie
Miona Kaping
Village of Mishongnovi
Annette F. Talayumptewa
Malinda Andrews
Mervin Yoyetewa
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2015
3
LOCAL NEWS
Hopi Social Services Program host
Open House at new location
A healthy person
is Strong in Body
and in Spirit
Jessica Quamahognewa
Hopi Special Diabetes Prog
The winter like weather
is upon us after a very prosperous summer of arms
full of corn, squash, pumpkins, beans of all kinds,
vegetables that were planted in gardens, and let’s not
forget the greens (hayavako, ongatoki, tuu’itsma,
and hohoi’si), and plants
of many kinds that grow.
It seems with each season;
we are learning a lot, and
found out that some things
worked well and other
things didn’t. And now, we
are ready to settle in for the
cold weather that is ahead
of us.
We believe that with the
result of tradition, in which
we take great pride in, we
can go on for generations
to follow. But there’s also
a topic that often gets put
on the back burner – and
that’s our Health. As we
know, Diabetes has become a serious problem for
Native Americans all over
the United States. The reasons why so many Native
Americans have diabetes
is not fully understood on
an individual level. It is
thought to be a combination of the genes we are
born with, and the many
changes in diet and activity
pattern. For example: the
elders can remember when
people hunted, gathered
food, and people walked
a lot. Today, we buy food
at the store, drive automobiles, and we also eat foods
that are high in fat sugars.
Here are a few bullets to
consider:
• Diabetes: ask yourselves how much you
know about this illness.
Have you had an annual
wellness visit with your
health care provider? Is
diabetes a family history? Find out what blood
glucose number is best
for you; as diabetes effects are different for every individual.
• Diet
&
Nutrition:
there’s a variety of
choices that we have
before us, right? The famous Food Guide Pyramid is a very helpful tool
that aids in the serving
amounts that we should
be having on a daily
basis from each food
group. Another helpful
tool at mealtimes is the
utilization of the Plate
Method.
• Making Sense of your
Cholesterol
Levels:
once, in every five years,
everyone over the age
of 20 should have a
blood test called lipids
profile. This profile includes: total cholesterol,
low-density lipoprotein
(LDL – called bad cholesterol), high-density lipoprotein (HDL – called
good cholesterol), and
triglycerides. Take time
to ask questions to better
understand these results.
• Healthy Heart: being good to your heart
is one of the most important things you can
do for your health and
well-being.
Because
heart health involves
changing daily habits, it
requires real effort, and
it will reward you many
times over – with a better chance for a longer,
more vigorous life.
• Exercise & Fitness: can
be fun as well as good
for your body – and it’s
great to ease depression,
relieve stress and anxiety, enhance self-esteem,
and improve your whole
outlook on life. Whatever your age, health limitations, or fitness levels,
you can develop an exercise program that is fun
and rewarding, and fits
your life.
These are a few health
areas to consider in order to prevent diabetes or
to manage blood glucose
levels. Talk to your health
care provider and asked
to be tested; if your score
shows you are at risk, take
the next steps in learning
how to delay getting type 2
diabetes. It takes willpower to improve food choices,
and motivation to increase
ones physical activity.
Family support also plays
a big role to learn the skills
you need to make lasting
lifestyle changes.
The Hopi Tribe Social Services Program staff were awarded with Certificates of Appreciation at the Open House
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
The Hopi Tribe Social Services
Program hosted an Open House on
Nov. 19 at their new location, the
First Mesa Consolidated Villages
(FMCV) community building located within the Polacca community.
Eva Sekayumptewa, Social Services Director said the event was to
inform the Hopi public of their new
location and to educate the public
on the services they offer along with
other Tribal Programs.
“We have come a long way from
the last time we spoke with you,”
said Sekayumptewa. “We have been
at this location for a year now and
our programs are running smoothly
and there is no longer a crisis.”
The Social Services Program
signed a five year rental lease with
FMCV. Last year, the Hopi Tribe
Social Services Program moved
into the FMCV community building after being vacated from their
Toreva offices due to rat infestations. They were placed at the Hopi
Tribal Administration temporarily
before moving to FMCV, however the building needed renovation
they were having issues with heat,
confidentiality, office space, internet
connection and roof leaks. Since that
time they acquired the other half of
the building to make room for more
offices, the roof was repaired, the
heater was fixed and they were able
to connect to the network.
They have come a long way to
where they are now and because of
that, Sekayumptewa wanted to share
the joy with the community. She
added the program wants to promote
the positive energy the staff has and
to ensure the community they are not
there to hurt anyone; they want to
make sure the community is healthy.
Ivan Sidney, FMCV Business
Manager said the responsibility of
the traditional leaders falls in line
with the Hopi Social Services Programs mission, which is to provide
services to the Hopi people.
“Traditionally we talk about being
the children of our traditional leaders and we take that very serious,”
said Sidney.
The traditional leaders have been
very supportive in assisting the Social Services Program.
They have overcome obstacles
and challenges, but that did not stop
them from doing their work and
having to work in a small space.
The Hopi Social Services Program
has investigated 577 cases from Oct.
2014 thru Sept. 2015 that have been
referred through the intake line, Hopi
Resource Enforcement Program,
Hopi Bureau of Indian Affairs, local
schools and the Hopi Health Care
Center (HHCC).
“We investigate every referral we
get,” said Sekayumptewa. “Most of
the referrals we get are not Child
Protective Service (CPS) related.
They are usually custody issues,
concerns or welfare checks.”
Therefore 60% of the calls are
not substantiated or related to CPS
issues and 40% are first time offenders. Most of the cases Social Services receives are neglect referrals;
196 child neglect, 90 physical abuses and 128 sexual abuses.
“Any sexual abuse of a child
under the age of 12 years is automatically referred to the FBI,” said
Sekayumptewa.
We are rebuilding on who we are as
Social Services,” said Sekayumptewa. “I would like to thank my staff,
they have been positive through this
very challenging time. I think we
became closer as a family and we
continue to remain strong to help the
Hopi community.”
During the Open House ceremony, Sekayumptewa presented each of
her staff with a certificate of appreciation and recognized each of the
agencies with a certificate who have
helped the program.
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LOCAL NEWS
Cont’d from P1 - Keams Canyon Elementary students Hopi Health Care Center has
Certified International Board
Certified Lactation consultants
Rosalie Kaye along with all KCES Student council and Officers who helped deliver
Jamie Kootswatewa, BIA Police Chief
said “each class competed to see who
would provide the most canned goods and
the winner would be rewarded with a pizza party.”
The 5th grade class donated the most
amount of canned goods and were winners
of the Pizza Party.
All recipients were happy with the
thoughtful efforts of the students to help out
the elderly, especially during the Holidays.
A lot of encouragement came from the ladies who received the boxes telling students
not to give up in school and study hard.
Virginia Benally stated she was “surprised” and said, “to me, Thanksgiving is
every day. Be thankful for all the food we
have at our table.”
Kootswatewa said the Turkeys and Ham
were donated by the Office of Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie and Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr.
Lomakema thanked the officers who
helped deliver the food boxes and also
thanked the office of the Chairman and
Vice Chairman for donating the Turkey
and Ham. She thanked all the students for
their participation and support to make
this a happy time for the elderly.
Congratulations to the 5th grade class
who won the Pizza Party!
L-R: Beth Love, Vickii Norris and Kay Lynn Andrews, Public Health Nurses at Hopi
Health Care Center, were recently certified as International Board Certified Lactation Consultants.
By: Vickii Norris
Public Health Nurse, HHCC
Mavis Harvey and Officer Shawn Martinez, Hallie
Howato, Manny Fredericks and Curtis Talije
Evelyn Begay and student council vice president Curtis Talije
Continued from P1 - Sustainable housing project
The program has a design they want to share
with the community to
build another home. Their
motto is to build with the
community, not for the
community.
“There are contractors
who can build a home for
you but we are not trying
to do what they do, but to
build a home as a community,” said Marcus.
Hill said she feels very
blessed and thankful to
have a new home for her
family and to be able to
share with the community
a natural way of building.
The students who took
part in building the house
were very excited to show
off their work and seeing
the house come to fruition.
They helped with giving a tour of the house and
were very knowledgeable
in what they have learned.
They plan to continue
working in this field and
teach others what they
have learned. They recommend that others take the
opportunity to take part in
the internship program.
The requirements for
the student/internship program is for individuals between the ages of 18-30,
must be able to commit
themselves to the program
for six months working
8am to 5pm learning the
process of building a home
from foundation to finish,
a passive solar designed
off grid home using local
natural materials. Students
One of three bedrooms; the house has three
bedrooms, two baths and one office.
receive a small stipend every month, must have their
own transportation and
have an enthusiasm for
learning.
The program will start
their next home building
project on Feb. 29, 2016.
Hill said between now
and then will be out in the
community to share more
information on the homeownership program and
loan program.
Marcus said this home
isn’t just for anyone, “This
home is for those who have
a certain lifestyle who are
willing to work with the
environment because this
house interacts with the
environment by feeding
trees and landscape.”
Cody Quavehma demonstrates
the technique they used to fix
the bathroom.
Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC) has
three newly certified International Board
Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC),
Public Health Nurses: Kay Lynn Andrews
(MSN/RN), Beth Love (BSN/RN), and
Vickii Norris (MSN/RN/CPSTI). This
certification acknowledges that an individual has met eligibility requirements
and passed the extremely rigorous exam
to assess extensive knowledge in breastfeeding management.
As of Nov. 2015, there are 27,450
certified consultants worldwide in 101
countries who value and respect different
cultures, languages, and backgrounds.
The important goal is for all women who
feel comfortable with exclusively breast
feeding, to have the necessary advice and
support do so.
Native mothers are some of the strongest, most devoted mothers on earth and
ALL mothers want nothing but the best
for their children. Current data from the
Hopi Breastfeeding Coalition (community
support group established in 2013 to promote breastfeeding) indicate 75 percent of
new mothers start out breastfeeding, but
only 43 percent are still doing it 6 months
later; and only 13 percent are exclusively
nursing at the 6 month point. A majority of women have started supplementing
with formula which adversely impacts the
mom’s milk production and decreases the
fantastic health benefits of breastfeeding.
A few of the benefits include supporting
a child’s immune system, protection from
obesity, reduction in seizures, pneumonia, diarrhea, ear infections, and asthma.
Mother’s share in the health benefits of
breastfeeding, includes lowered risk for
ovarian and breast cancers.
Mothers are often confronted with the
following barriers at this very fragile
time: Is my milk in?, Do I have enough
milk?, inappropriate hospital practices
(i.e, baby staying in nursery, pushing formula, and early hospital discharge), and
also the lack of designated comfortable
areas at work, school or clinics to breastfeed. Many mothers have every intention
of breastfeeding, but when things happen,
intentions can waiver and change.
Strong Families AZ is a network of
free home visiting programs that help
families nurture healthy children prepared for success in school and life. The
programs concentrate on pregnant women and families with children, birth to
age five. Strong Families provides support and mentorship through a grant for
preparation of IBCLC. The program is
an intensive 15 month training including
boot camp, webinars, classes, and world
recognized lactation guru’s and study
groups. The full support of the HHCC
Public Health Nursing Director Captain
Phyllis Winans, MS/RN/C was crucial
for the successful worldwide certification
of the three HHCC Public Health Nurses.
There are three pathways by which
individuals may qualify for the IBCLC
exam. The pathways require specific education and experience.
• Education in 14 health science subjects
• Education in human lactation and
breastfeeding
• Clinical practice in providing care to
breastfeeding families
The methods are explained in detail at
the IBLC examiners website: IBLCE.org.
Anyone with qualifications interested in
pursuing this fantastic opportunity may
contact HHCC Public Health Nursing
Department 928.737.6257.
Interns and instructors of the Sustainable Housing Initiative stand around the
homeowners, Jocobo Marcus, Lillian Hill and their daughter during the Open
House on Nov. 20.
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LOCAL NEWS
Futures for Children announces
closure of program after 47 yrs
Janet M. and her daughter take a picture with HTHA apprenticeship students
and HTHA Director Chester Carl in front of their temporary trailer.
Futures for Children Volunteers and staff take a photo at the Appreciation Dinner on Nov. 13, 2015. Standing L-R are: Elvia Sanchez, Tom Silas, Diana Koyayesva, Darian Poleyestewa, Marie Nachie, Carlene Huma, Winona Gishal, Herbert
Manheimer, Renee Paisano-Trujillo and Fern Talayumptewa.
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
The Futures for Children (FFC) program held an appreciation dinner for FFC
Hopi volunteers on Nov. 13 at the First
Mesa Youth Center to show their appreciation for their many years of service and
to announce their closure after 47 years of
service. The program is closing because
they do not have enough resources to
keep the program in operation.
FFC is a non-profit organization that
was formed in 1968 in Latin America by
an individual named Dr. Richard Saunders. “Dr. Saunders believed that people
could solve their own challenges and their
own needs if given the resources and support to do so,” said Renee Paisano-Trujillo, Director of Program for FFC.
FFC was brought to the United States
when former Hopi Chairman Abbott
Sekaquaptewa reached out to Dr. Saunders about the Native Youth need and
together they built a program that has
benefited over 25,000 Hopi and Native
children in the Southwest through mentors or sponsors.
FFC is a non-profit organization that
cost 3-4 million dollars to operate and
relied on donations through organizations
or private donors and grants. Trujillo said
since the recession in 2008, FFC has not
had individual donors and will not have
the resources to operate the program. The
weekend after the dinner, the FFC met to
decide which programs and entities will
receive funds through FFC.
Hopi volunteers were Annette Talayumptewa, Diana Koyayesva, Tom Silas, Darian Poleyestewa Carlene Huma,
Elvia Sanchez and Marie Nachie. They
expressed shock and sadness because
they have seen how Hopi children have
benefited from this program.
Herbert Manheimer, Sr. Regional Director and Winona Gishal, Program Associate of FFC attended the dinner with
Trujillo. They presented the Hopi volunteers with gift cards as a token of their
appreciation.
OPINIONS and LETTERS TO EDITOR
Letter to Editor,
If I am an Appellate Court Judge, I
would have difficulty issuing an opinion
on the question of whether the Hopi Tribal Council has a quorum of villages to be
conducting official business in behalf of
the Hopi Tribe.
The reason is the Hopi Constitution is
vague, outdated and possibly illegal.
In an article written by Robert A. Hecht
entitled “Oliver LaFarge, John Collier,
and the Hopi Constitution of 1930,”
published by the Arizona Historical Society, both LaFarge and Collier later acknowledge that the Hopi Constitution
was a failure: “The Hopi Constitution
was wrongly drawn. Despite their familiarity with the Hopi, LaFarge and Collier
were impelled more by personal pride
of accomplishment than by reason and
common sense. A more rational, considered approach was called for. Whether
any workable constitution could have
been written at the time is, of course, very
arguable. The one that was produced never stood a chance, as both men admitted
years later.”
I believe eligible voting members of the
Hopi Tribe must be given the opportunity
to exercise their civil rights to update the
Constitution, or reject it. This can be done
through a reservation-wide referendum.
In the meantime, an interim government should be set up to carry in essential
centralized government services, such as
police protection, health services, etc.
The interim government however, cannot enter into any long-term business
agreements that affect all members of
the Hopi Tribe without the consent of the
majority of twelve independent villages,
such as the extension of the coal mining
lease.
Setting up an interim government must
be the top priority of representatives sitting on the Hopi Tribal Council. To do
business as usual will have serious negative consequences. It could lead to lawsuits and civil right investigations.
Editor,
At 3pm on Nov. 17, I saw a house in
flames down the road from our home. I
walked toward our fence and saw a lot of
individuals watching and the police had
closed the road into our village; but no
one was trying to put out the destruction
of this family home.
This is a sad commentary on the leadership of our village and the Tribal government. We have nothing to help us when
our homes are on fire except to watch it go
down. We cannot get our homes insured
because we do not have water hydrants
near our homes, nor do we have a fire
station. Someone said there is no water
pressure also.
The responsibility of protecting our
home from fire destruction belongs to our
village government and Tribal government, yet nothing has been done all these
years to correct this situation. Why do we
elect these individuals when they do nothing except sit on Tribal Council and get
big salaries and benefits.
Today, I challenge them to do the right
thing to correct this sad situation or we
shall throw them out of office in their next
election.
I know from experience it is easy to
criticize which I have done. It is very
difficult to find solutions and implement
them. In this situation I am talking about
a large sum of money. However this is the
time when the Tribal Council will be dealing with the budget for 2016, therefore
my challenge. Specifically, I challenge
our tribal representatives from our village
to lead the way. The house that was destroyed by fire, is in our village so they
cannot just walk away.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jennifer Joseph
Caleb Johnson
Kykotsmovi Village
A Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA) apprentice student checks the fire
alarm before Janet Masaweistewa and her family move into their temporary
home.
Project Update: State Route 77 repaving
from Show Low to Shumway. Main paving of
project completed before winter shut down
A project to repave 10 miles of State Route 77 from the US 60 junction in Show
Low to Shumway will go into winter shutdown beginning Monday, November 30.
The $4.2 million pavement improvement project (mileposts 342-352) to remove
and replace the asphalt surface has been stopped for the winter. The main paving
portion of the project has been completed with crews expected to return in June 2016
to complete the final paving.
ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but there
is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also
affect a project schedule.
For more information on the project, please visit azdot.gov/us60oakflat or call Rod
Wigman at 928-308-8233 rwigman@azdot.gov
Attention! Attention!
Effective
November 30th thru
December 10th 2015
Kids Korner Operation Hours
are as follows:
Monday - Thursday
3pm-7pm
Thank you
Kids Korner Staff
DISCLAIMER - The views and opinions expressed in Article Submissions and Letters to the Editor, are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official
policy or position of the Hopi Tutuveni. All Submittals are reviewed and approved /disapproved for publication by the Editorial Board.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS / LOCAL NEWS
HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
LEGALS
In the Hopi Tribal Court, Keams Canyon, AZ
In the Matter of the Change of Name of:
Steven Honanie
Case No. 2015-CV-0111,
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF
NAME
Notice is hereby given that Steven Honanie has petitioned the court for the change of name from: Steven
Honanie to Steven Lomatskioma. Any party seeking
to intervene in said proceeding must file an appropriate
pleading with the Hopi Tribal Court no later than twenty (20) days after the publication of this notice.
Dated: November 10, 2015
/s/ Margene Namoki, Clerk of the Court
IN THE HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT,
HOPI JURISDICTION / KEAMS CANYON, AZ
In the matter of: Navasie, M DOB: 12/14/2008;
Navasie, J DOB: 10/23/2010; Navasie, S DOB:
10/27/2012 Children under the age eighteen. And concerning: Natasha Klain and Mitchell Navasie, Parents.
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF PERMANENT
GUARDIANSHIP HEARING
THE HOPI TRIBE TO: NATASHA KLAIN AND
MITCHELL NAVASIE, parents of the above-named
minor children; and/or ANY INTERESTED PERSONS
(family or relatives of the minor children).
Petitioner, BERNADINE ETHELBAH, has filed a
Petition for Permanent Guardianship in the Hopi Children’s Court, bearing case No. 2014-CC-0032.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a permanent
guardianship hearing concerning the Petition is now
scheduled on the 05th day of January 2016, at 02:30
P.M. in the Hopi Children’s Courtroom II, Hopi Jurisdiction, Post Office Box 156, Keams Canyon, Arizona
86034.
A copy of the Petition for Permanent Guardianship
may be obtained by submitting a written request to: The
Office of the Hopi Prosecutor, P.O. Box 306, Keams
Canyon, Arizona 86034.
Failure to respond will result in the Court rendering
judgment for what the Petition demands. This means
that the parent’s rights to legal and physical custody of
the minor child may be vested with Petitioners.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 23rd day of
November, 2015.
HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT
/s/ Margene Namoki, Court Clerk
P.O. Box 156
Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034
Telephone: (928) 738-5171
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Vernita Selestewa, Tribal Secretary
Hopi Tribal Council
November 24, 2015
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR: Hopi Tribal Secretary, Hopi Tribal Treasurer, Chief
Revenue Officer and Deputy Revenue Commissioners and Sergeant-At-Arms
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Hopi Tribal Secretary
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Hopi Tribal Treasurer
The Hopi Tribal Council on November 23, 2015 by
consensus extended the announcement of vacancy for
Tribal Secretary Position through December 31, 2015.
Qualifications: “The Secretary must be a resident
member of the Hopi Tribe, and must be able to speak
the Hopi language fluently, and to read and write English well.”
All interested individuals must submit a Letter of
Interest and Resume’ to the Office of Tribal Secretary
by Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Any
additional information requests may be referred to the
Office of Tribal Secretary at (928) 734-3135.
The Hopi Tribal Council on November 23, 2015 by
consensus extended the announcement of vacancy for
Tribal Treasurer Position through December 31, 2015.
Qualifications: “The Treasurer must be a resident
member of the Hopi Tribe, and must be able to speak
the Hopi language fluently and to read and write English well”.
All interested individuals must submit a Letter of
Interest and Resume’ to the Office of Tribal Secretary
by Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Any
additional information requests may be referred to the
Office of Tribal Secretary at (928) 734-3135.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Chief Revenue Officer and Deputy
Revenue Commissioners
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Sergeant-At-Arms
The Hopi Tribal Council on November 23, 2015
by consensus extended the announcement of vacancy
for one (1) Chief Revenue Officer and two (2) Deputy
Revenue Commissioner positions through December
31, 2015.
All interested individuals must submit a Letter of
Interest and Resume` to the Office of Tribal Secretary
by Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Any
additional information requests may be referred to the
Office of Tribal Secretary at (928) 734-3135.
www.hopi-nsn.gov
The Hopi Tribal Council on November 23, 2015 by
consensus extended the announcement of vacancy for
Sergeant-at-Arms Position until December 31, 2015.
Constitutional Qualifications: “The Sergeant-atArms must be a resident member of the Hopi Tribe,
and must be able to speak Hopi fluently, and to speak
English.”
Pursuant to Resolution H-085-91 the Sergeant-atArms “Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License”
and “Must have a good rapport with the general public”. (See attached)
All interested individuals must submit a Letter of
Interest to the Office of Tribal Secretary by Thursday,
December 31, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Any additional information requests may be referred to the Office of Tribal
Secretary at (928) 734-3135.
APOLOGY LETTERS
APOLOGY LETTER:
Please accept this as an apology for Ms. Nicolette
Nuvamsa and her family. I am truly sorry for any
hardships, stressors and inconveniences I may have
imposed on your family.
I am also apologizing to the Hopi people, specifically
those who were possible jurors and has to take time
from their personal loves to deal with court proceeding.
I’m very honored and blessed to have wonderful
friends, co-workers, and family who shared tremendous support, caring and encouragement through this
stressful and trying time. For that I am grateful.
Asquali, I remain Humble
Delores Poe-Ami
I, Newton Honyumptewa, would like to take this time
to apologize to the Hopi Community for my criminal
acts that occurred on May 23, 2015. I am sorry for
driving around on the Hopi Reservation while under
the influence of alcohol and Marijuana and also having in my possession of alcohol and marijuana. I am
grateful that no one was harmed during this incident.
Thank you.
Newton Honyumptewa
10 ways to help loved ones who need
extra help this winter
1. Emergency Kit — Easy to reach. Non-perishable food, water to last 3 days & keep a list of your current medications.
2. Watch the temperature— Properly insulate home & windows to prevent drafts. Those with cardiac issues tend to
get cold faster. Heaters & water heaters should be set at
68 to prevent hypothermia & watch for dehydration.
3. Eliminate fall risks—Create slip proof paths wear proper
shoes or slippers that grip. Keep walkways & drive ways
clear of snow & debris.
Winter Home Preparedness
Insulate walls
Have snow shovels ready
Have chimney & woodstoves
inspected.
4. Eliminate fire risks—Ensure smoke & carbon monoxide
alarms are stocked with fresh batteries & in good working
order & fire extinguishers are readily available near stoves
& fireplaces.
5. Nutrition—A balanced diet is very critical during the winter
months when we are less active, at risk for colds & lacking
vitamin D. Keep extra food stocked in the freezer, bottled
or canned fruit juices & non-fat powered milk.
Caulk-and weather –strip doors and windows.
Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic from the inside
Insulate any waterlines that run along the outer
walls. This will make water less likely to freeze.
Repair roof leaks and cut away tree branches that
could fall on your house or their structure during a
storm.
www.ready.gov › Make A Plan
The Three Steps to
Preparedness
1. Get a Kit
2. Make a Plan
3. Be Informed
6. Create a plan for winter emergencies.—If the power is lost
will they know where they will go? And what they will
need? Have a emergency bag packed with a change of
clothing & medical and care necessities.
7. Cell phone easy to use— Keep it charged & preprogrammed with numbers they will need. Practice with them
how they will use their phone such as the dialing features.
A suggestion is big buttons, easy viewing and long lasting
batteries.
The main concerns are loss of
heat, power, and telephone service, and shortage of supplies if
storm conditions last for more
than a day. Have available:
Flashlight and extra batteries
Battery-powered NOAA
Weather Radio and portable
radio to receive emergency information
Extra food and water.
Extra medicine and baby items
First-aid supplies
Make sure pets have plenty of
food, water and shelter
8. Dress smart for cold weather— It is good to take your
loved one out for fresh air & make sure they wear layered
loose fitting clothing & water proof gloves/mittens. Wearing a hat prevents heat loss.
9. Vehicle safety precautions—If your elderly still drives, put
emergency snow supplies in their car, such as: heat packs,
kitty litter/sand, snow scrapers/brushes, water, blankets &
cell phone charger. Keep gas tank full, have them provide
you routes & destinations before they leave their home.
10. Exercise—Encourage your loved one to stay active. Try
safe exercises in the home. Keep them busy by scheduling
visits for them from caregivers, elderly services also
churches are great company during the winter months.
If you have any questions regarding Winter Preparedness please contact PHEP: 928-734-3664
For more information regarding Winter Preparedness please contact Public Health Emergency Preparedness at: 928-734-3664.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS / ADS
The following individuals need to contact the Hopi Credit Association as
soon as possible at 928-737-2000.
Neoma Ben
Andreana Burton
Eugenia Dacawyma Martin Dallas
Polly Joseyesva
Kathleen Koruh
Betty Outah
Leroy Outah
Jason Yaiva
Kianna Soohafyah
Stetson & Yvonne Setalla
Brandon Dacawyma
Kingston & Linda Honani
Kendrick Nevayaktewa
Vondell Poleheptewa
Darren Tungovia
Vernalda Sieweyumptewa
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EDUCATION NOTES
HHS media students attend second
annual Phoenix Suns journalism day
Cassandra from ASU works on video with Hopi
High's Katrice Puhuhefvaya.
Hopi High School media students pose with ASU TV anchors Mitch Quesada and Lauren Michaels. The Hopi
High students L-R: Kursheena Yazzie, Krienne "Crayon" Pahovama, Katrice Puhuhefvaya and Storm Tso.
By: Stan Bindell
PHOENIX,
AZ---Five
Hopi High media students
were among approximately
100 Arizona high school
students attending the second annual Phoenix Suns
Journalism Day Nov. 16 at
Talking Stick Arena.
The students heard tips
from Phoenix Suns media
specialists. Tom Leander
and Tom Chambers perform the pregame, halftime
and postgame shows for
the Phoenix Suns. Barry
Gossage is an NBA photographer. Jeramie McPeek
and Greg Esposito run the
Suns social media program.
After listening to the
journalism tips, the journalism students—which
included some junior high
and college students—had
a chance for a shoot around
on the Phoenix Suns court.
The students said this was
the most fun.
The students also toured
the Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School
of Journalism and Mass
Communications before
watching the ASU TV
newscast on PBS.
The five media students
attending the event from
Hopi High were Jennifer
Huma, Katrice Puhuhefvaya, Kursheena Yazzie, Krienne Pahovama and Storm
Tso.
Leander, the professional announcer, told the students that there are jobs for
those who aren’t on the air
such as the producers.
“We have to end right on
the second,” he said.
Leander said jobs include everything from
graphic operators to technical directors. He worked
the road games for nine
years before becoming an
announcer for the home
games. He said during his
time on the road he didn’t
have much social interac-
tion because he spent so
much time in hotel rooms.
Leander went through
tough media times before
landing the Suns job. He
was working a rape story
about a University of Arizona athlete and needed
three sources to run the
story. He obtained the three
sources, one at the last
minute. But he was supposed to call the news director to let him know that
the story was going to run,
and he didn’t call him so he
was fired within 24 hours.
“It was a tough chapter
in my life and let me know
that I wasn’t cut out for
hard news,” he said.
Leander said he was able
to get a job with the Suns
because of his previous
experience. He said players always want to know
if they can trust the person
asking the questions.
Chambers, the announcer and former Suns player,
said when announcers are
looking for jobs they have
to show that they are good.
“Show them what you
are all about. There are a
lot of steps to get to that.
It could take ten years,” he
said.
Leander was on sports
radio in college because
that was all that was available at the time, but he
prefers TV because of the
videos that fans can see.
For example, the producer of the show put together
some clips of Chamber’s
air balls that came throughout his career.
“You can’t have that fun
on radio,” Leander said.
His advice to students
who are interested in media careers include read
as many books as possible
and write often because
writing is important. He
said courses in history, English, writing, broadcasting and public speaking are
helpful.
Leander majored in
business but remembers
that taking voice lessons
was important. He emphasized that there is nothing
like real-life experience in
broadcasting.
Pahovama, a broadcast
radio student at Hopi High,
said the Phoenix Suns
Journalism Day was educational and fun. She said
Chambers and Leander
were good speakers.
Huma, assistant editor
for the Bruin Times newspaper, said she learned
about photography and
the inside business of the
NBA. But Huma said the
overall experience could
have been improved with a
broader range of information, more details given to
the students and more visual presentations instead of
just listening to people talk
and answer questions.
Yazzie, a journalism student at Hopi High, said the
Journalism Day was beneficial and fun. She said the
presentation by Chambers
and Leander was helpful.
Puhuhefvaya, editor of
The Bruin Times, said she
enjoyed seating and playing in the Suns’ arena.
Photography
learning
process
Gossage, a longtime
NBA photographer, told
the students that they need
to begin by learning the
process and learning how
to use the cameras. He said
photo images should be
seen and inspiring. Gossage started learning photography on a four by five
camera, which demands
slow and methodical work.
In the late 1980s, he had a
chance to work with Senior
NBA photographer Andy
Bernstein. In 1989, Gossage worked his first game
photographing
Michael
Jordan and Kareem Abdul
Jabaar.
“I was trying to avoid
getting run over and
crashed into by big people,” he said. “Last year,
Bledsoe landed on my lap.
You have to pay attention
with peripheral vision.”
Gossage advised students if they want to be
sports photographers that
they should photograph
their brothers and sisters
playing sports so they
could learn how to anticipate shots. He added that
students should take film
classes and find a mentor to
work with. He said professional photographers look
to work with people who
they can get along with.
Gossage has a photography studio in downtown
Phoenix where he says every day is different because
he shoots everything from
weddings to corporate
work. He also shoots the
Phoenix Mercury games
and concerts.
“If somebody wants to
pay me, I shoot it,” he said.
Gossage likes photography because he likes
seeing the images and he
likes interacting with people. He said students who
want a career in photography should either hang out
in camera stores or find a
good photographer on the
Internet who is willing to
teach them the trade.
“Ask until someone says
yes. Be persistent,” he said.
Gossage said singing karaoke helped prepare him
for speaking in front of
people
“Don’t be afraid to embarrass yourself,” he said.
He has become close
with a couple basketball
players over the years because they had an interest
in photography. He doesn’t
usually have much in common with most basketball
players because they have
different interests.
Pahovama said the photography session was interesting.
“I like how he went into
a little depth about his career and how he obtained
the position he has now,”
she said.
Hopi High media students pose with Phoenix Suns
account executive Jeff Luczak. L-R: Krienne "Crayon"
Pahovama, Jennifer "Grasshopper" Huma, Kursheena
Yazzie, Katrice Puhuhefvaya and Storm Tso
Yazzie liked the details
that Gossage gave about
photography.
Social media is a huge
part of promoting the Phoenix Suns. In 1992, the Suns
reached about 18,000 fans
through a magazine. Today, by using social media
the Suns reach three million fans in 32 countries.
The Suns use 15 social media channels. Everything
is digital and close to real
time.
McPeek said they tweet a
game plan and tweet about
the game on most game
nights. The social media
lounge is on the third floor
of Talking Stick Arena.
Esposito said if students
are going to post something on social media it
should be quality and interesting.
“Blog about it. Tweet
about it. Share,” he said.
But McPeek warned the
students that they should
be careful what they post
because future employers
are watching.
“Even if your posting for
friends, be careful because
the world can see it,” he
said.
He said postings should
use proper grammar.
While not using anything inappropriate, Esposito said students should
show some personality in
their postings.
“Find something that’s
different, but be yourself,”
he said.
McPeek said experience
counts more than grades.
“You can have straight A’s
and if you have no experience your probably not going to get the job,” he said.
Esposito said it’s important to build relationships
and make friends with people in the industry.
McPeek said they look
for quality postings that
include proper grammar,
good quotes, creative leads
and videos should have
good audio and good light-
ing.
“Be open minded to learning new things,” he said.
Esposito said the Suns
social media receive many
posts that are sarcastic or
unflattering. They don’t
usually respond to those.
“It’s a question of what’s
the risk and reward for
trashing somebody,” he
said. “Everything I send
has a reflection on the organization.”
Pahovama said the social media session was
interesting because she
didn’t know that social media could have such a big
impact on the world.
Yazzie said the session
on social media was interesting because of how the
duo gave out information
before Facebook and Twitter were invented.
Learning about media
Pahovama said she enjoyed watching ASU’s
newscast.
“I got to see how the anchors are supposed to act in
front of a screen,” she said.
Huma said the newscast
was great, but she said
the best part was seeing
Anita Luera, the outreach
director for ASU Cronkite
School of Journalism and
Mass Communication.
Yazzie said the tour of
ASU’s Cronkite school
was interesting because she
liked how they had old artifacts of media displayed
such as a Remington typewriter, the old Gazette
newspapers, old radios and
old microphones from the
1950s.
She recommends that
those interested in media
attend Cronkite because
she hears that the classes
are beneficial and better
than other college media.
Pahovama’s advice for
students going on the trip
in the future is to be ready
for a fast pace and be extremely prepared for a lot
of fun.
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2015 9
EDUCATION NOTES
Duwahoyeoma educates students on NPC begins spring
registration Nov. 30.
Hopi participation in World Wars
Bernita Dawahoyeoma Hopi Lavayi Teacher at the First Mesa Elementary School stands next to her display.
These men didn’t go to war by
choice and what they experienced
was very traumatic for them. DuwaBernita Duwahoyeoma, Hopi
hoyeoma said most of the older men
Lavayi teacher at First Mesa Eledon’t want to talk about their experimentary School (FMES) said she
ences or get recognized during Vetwas listening to KUYI Hopi radio
erans Day.
as they were broadcasting live from
“I wanted my students to know
the Hopi Veteran’s Day events and
that a lot of our Hopi men didn’t
heard them talking about a topic she
have choices, but when they were at
was trying to convey to her students.
war they looked back on our culture
“Traditionally and historically,
which shows that our culture is very
Hopi’s don’t believe in warfare or
strong and very valuable and we
taking human life,” said Duwahoyeshould never forget it,” said Duwaoma. “In fact they believe in the ophoyeoma.
posite.”
She added that her students have
During World War II, the armed
never heard this part of Hopi history
forces drafted young men, Duwaand the older Veterans who were in
hoyeoma said a lot of our Hopi boys
conflict, didn’t look at themselves
and men didn’t have a choice and
as heroes, they wanted to forget that
were forced to go.
experience of the war.
“I can only speculate as to what
“My students have deep respect
these men went through because I
for the military men who went to
Save about a third of the
have heard stories from my uncle
World War II,” said Duwahoyeoma. cost and earn your Bachelor
Percival Navenma who was a Hopi
“And the men and women who have of Science Nursing (BSN)
Code Talker, my father in-law Tom
served and are still active military.” degree sooner by utilizing a
Humeyestewa and my father who
concurrent enrollment program through Northland Pioneer College and Northern
Arizona University.
Two free informational
sessions will explain how
the NAU 90/30 Nursing
AAS/BSN Concurrent Enrollment online program
works, how to apply, and
the substantial cost savings.
the student have the desire
The sessions are open to the
By: Kelly Johnson
to go the next level. Knowgeneral public, NPC NursBruin Times Staff
ing that the student has a
ing and Nursing Assistant
good attitude about math is
students and those enrolled
Dennis Williams, a one of the best reasons why
in NPC science programs.
math teacher at Hopi Ju- he likes teaching.
Sessions will begin at 5:30
nior High, is retiring in
He said the hardest part
p.m. on Wednesday, Dec.
December. Williams has about teaching is planning
2, at NPC’s Show Low
been teaching for 38 years. and preparing the students
campus, 1001 W. Deuce
Williams said he wants to to pass all their tests.
of Clubs, in the Ponderosa
still have time to have fun
William is glad he went
Center, room 110; and on
while he has energy.
into teaching as a career. It
Thursday, Dec. 3, at the
After he retires, Wil- gave him a lot of vacation
Winslow campus, 1400 E.
liams is going to Costa time. He attended Mesa
Third St., in the Learning
Rica to live a simple life. Community College. WilCenter, room 101.
He will enjoy the sun- liams graduated from the
Prerequisites required for
shine and never deal with class of 1976 from Arizona
admission to NPC’s Nursthe cold weather. He has State University.
ing program must be combeen teaching at Hopi JuWilliams majored in Enpleted before beginning the
nior High for more than 11 glish Literature and EleConcurrent Enrollment Proyears.
mentary Education. He has
gram. NPC Nursing students
The part Williams likes degrees in English Literaaccepted into the NAU probest about teaching is the ture. He is a certified math
gram will supplement their
students. Williams said he teach with a math endorseNPC classes with online uplikes watching a student ment.
per-division (300-level and
learn. Another reason he
His advice to the teacher
above) studies.
likes teaching is watching that takes his place is “to
“Students in the concura student grow and seeing be honest and be yourself.” HJSHS math teacher Dennis Williiams retiring in Dec. rent program will be able
to utilize up to 90 NPC
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
was stationed on a ship.”
Duwahoyeoma said Hopis have
warriors called; qalèetaqa’s who
are originally from the Eagle clan
and traditionally warfare belongs to
them. They protected the Hopi people from other tribes during conflict.
A lot the men who went to World
War II had gone through the initiation of the qalèetaqa in which they
are taught all the beliefs and explanations of the Hopi way of life.
When these men went to war,
they witnessed death and they took
life, but having gone through the
wuwtsim ceremony they made the
connection through the ceremony to
help them get through those tough
times.
“My father in-law said when he
spent time in the trenches with dead
bodies he felt like screaming, and
then started to sing the songs he
learned in the wuwtsim ceremony,”
said Duwahoyeoma. “The words in
the songs were about life, strength,
respect and everything else.”
Registration for spring
semester classes begins
Monday, Nov. 30, at all nine
Northland Pioneer locations in Navajo and Apache
counties. Most full semester
classes begin the week of
Jan. 19.
For the most up-to-date
schedule of classes, click
www.npc.edu/class-schedule. Don’t have access to
a computer? No problem,
come use one at your nearest NPC location where an
academic adviser can help
you select courses to best
meet your educational and
career goals.
NPC offers general education courses, those needed
to for college degrees, that
are guaranteed to transfer to
Arizona’s three state public universities. You could
save thousands of dollars
completing those credits at
NPC, where tuition is just
$68 per credit hour, one of
the lowest rates in Arizona.
At NPC you can also
train for a new career, in
over 55 areas of specialization, or refresh or
upgrade your current job
skills. College and Career
Informational sessions
will explain NPC to
NAU BSN program
Hopi Jr. High math
teacher set to retire
Student opinion on Social Media
By: Ely Casarez
Bruin Times Staff
Students are on social media too much.
As a student, I could say I spend too much
time on Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube or
any other media.
The media is just too appealing to a teen
who is worried about what their friends
are doing.
The majority of teens just spend their
time looking on social media, according
to a recent study about teens, social media
and time spent on electronics. The study
was made by University of Minnesota researching these last few years.
Teens are distracted by whatever seems
more interesting than the mountains of
homework that just pile up class after class.
Preparation classes can prepare you for college-level
studies, or help you complete your high school
equivalency diploma.
If you are a veteran or on
active duty, our Veterans
Educational Benefits Certifying Official can help you,
your spouse or dependents
take advantage of the many
benefit programs available.
NPC is also implementing
a special orientation session
for you to better explain
how best to utilizing your
educational benefits.
Short of cash to pay for
classes? You can register
now and defer payments
until Dec. 11. NPC also has
no interest payment plans
that can spread the cost over
the entire semester and numerous scholarships available for those who qualify.
For more information,
visit our website, www.
npc.edu, call (800) 2667845, or stop by any of
NPC’s campus or center
locations in Holbrook,
Hopi, Kayenta, Show Low,
Snowflake/ Taylor, Springerville/Eagar, St. Johns,
Whiteriver or Winslow.
credits toward their BSN
degree, while earning 30
NAU credits through online courses,” explained
Liz Flake, NAU Outreach
Coordinator. “By enrolling concurrently, a student
could obtain both their RN
through NPC and their BSN
from NAU in two years, if
they enroll in two summer
sessions.”
You must also apply and
be accepted to each college’s Nursing’s program,
in addition to being admitted to the university, added
Flake.
For additional information about the informational
sessions, contact Liz Flake
at the NAU Outreach Office
on NPC’s Show Low campus, 537-9228.
Northland Pioneer College offers nursing training
at both the Show Low and
Winslow campuses. NPC
serves the residents of Navajo and Apache counties
through four regional campuses and five centers with
a variety of educational options for academic, career
and technical and personal
enrichment. NPC supports
each student’s educational
goals through affordable tuition, small class sizes and
caring, professional instructors. For more information
about NPC programs and
services, visit www.npc.edu
or call (800) 266-7845.
Hopi Jr. Reserve Officer Training Corp.
Some of these teens are only on the so- By: Amber LaBahe
cial media for some help from friends or
Bruin Times Staff
trying to find some more information on
some work in classes.
Charmaine Kinale, public information
The Internet is becoming a big part of our
officer for Hopi High’s Junior Reserve
lives in the way that it will soon become
Officer Training Corps program, said
nearly impossible to limit the amount of
“Our canned food donations are going
time spent on electronics to do homework
pretty good. We ended up with a total of
or for fun. Many schools are putting home924 cans this year, and also boxed foods.”
work assignments on teacher websites or
JROTC has not shipped off their cans
making the class completely digital.
to the Hopi communities yet, but they
Sure there could be a way to cut down
plan to do so before Thanksgiving.
the amount of time spent on the media,
On Nov. 21, Hopi High JROTC cadets
like turning off your phone or the data but
marched in the Winslow parade. Kyle
the temptation is still there for you to be
Castillo, Cadet Captain Support Staff 2,
on the cell phone.
said “We had more cadets who marched
It is like monkey see monkey do. You see
in the parade than we anticipated. Personanother person on the phone so it makes
ally I enjoyed the parade.”
you want to see what your friends are up to.
Castillo was part of the parade by callThis is no matter the age or maturity level.
ing commands for the Color Guard squad.
“The cadets gained more confidence in
themselves,” he said
The parade took about two and a half
hours for a mile and half. Hopi High Cadets Avery Honyaktewa, Tyler Tewawina
and Juhrene Polheala called cadences,
types of chants for JROTC participants to
say, and the crowd enjoyed what they had
to shout.
Avery Honyaktewa, Battalion Commander for Hopi High’s JROTC, said “It
was important for the cadets to march because it shows the community who we are
and gives us a chance to showcase what
they’ve learned in the JROTC program.”
SFC Sgt. DeLeon said “We had parents
who gave us credit, but we told them that it’s
not us. it’s the cadets. It all starts with Avery
Honyaktewa for his effort and dedication.
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LOCAL NEWS
Happy Holidays and Safe Avoid Costly Repairs; Arizona Department of
Travel Tips from Hopi inspect your vehicles for Veterans’ Services Visit
Attention all Veterans and/or Family Members of Veterans, a AZDVS Benefits Officer will be offering counseling
safe
operations
Resource Enforcement
and assistance to apply for Veterans Affairs (VA) BeneSubmitted By: Willis Sequi-Naha
Hopi Resource Enforcement
Services
By: Daryl Pahona
Hopi Tribe Insurance Administrator
If you haven’t noticed by now, the night temperature has dropped below freezing and the
mornings have been much colder. I have seen
vehicles every morning on the roads with ice/
Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES)
snow on the windows/windshields. Here are
would like to wish everyone safe and Happy Holi- a few helpful tips to keep your vehicles safely
days! HRES wants you to be safe on the roadways operational during the winter months.
as you travel to your destination to spend the
1. We need clear visibility in all directions at
holidays you’re your family and friends.
all times for safe operations of the vehi• Please be extra careful on the roadways as you
cles. Give the vehicle at least 10 (ten) mintravel and remember the following :
utes to warm up. It is easier to clear off snow
and ice when the whole vehicle is warm. Do
• Wear your seatbelts
not operate vehicle cold.
• Ensure your children are in child restraints
2. A warm engine is less likely to break down.
• Don’t text and drive (distracted driving)
Using a cold engine can cause malfunction
• Don’t drink and drive
and can/will leave you stranded in the cold,
which could be for hours depending on
• Ensure proper vehicle maintenance on your
where you break down. Please allow your
vehicle
vehicle at least 5-10 minutes of warm-up
• Allow plenty of travel time
time.
• Be well rested (fatigue does effect driving)
3. Remember your space cushion rule of 3 seconds. Do not tailgate especially in the morn• Roadside safety equipment in case of emerings when there is potential of icy slippery
gency
conditions.
• First aid kit Watch your Speed… !!
Again, we at HRES would like for you all to have
a wonderful and safe holiday. HRES officers will
be working and out on the Hopi roadways ensuring the holiday traffic is safe.
Honoring Nations calls for
nominations and applications
4. Start early to ascertain safely thru traffic to
avoid incidentals/mishaps on the road.
5. Once you reach your destination, call and let
someone know you have arrived and are ok.
It is safer to travel in pairs rather than alone.
The cost to maintain the vehicles in good running conditions is very high. Power train breakdowns (engine, transmission, drive shafts) are
even expensive. We cannot experience down
time of vehicles due to negligence. Please take
time to follow the above listed. Remember to
implement and maintain the safety inspection
of your vehicles on a daily basis.
er entities are welcome to
apply, and multiple applications from a single American Indian nation are also
encouraged.
The honorees not only
inspire innovative and applicable methods of governance, but they also uphold
sovereignty and advance
self-determination to meet
the critical needs in Native
(U.S. Senate)—Senators
communities today. And, Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and
in the words of Chief Oren Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)
Lyons, Chairman Emeritus have introduced legislation
of the Honoring Nations to bolster early childhood
Board of Governors, “Our education opportunities for
destiny in is our hands. Native American families.
Being capable of directing
Tester and Schatz’s
our own future and defend- Tribal Early Childhood
ing the futures of our chil- Education Act will better
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nations is profoundly im- early education initiatives,
portant. Honoring Nations provide additional funding
understands this – and is to start or expand early
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gram in Indian Country.” recruit and retain more
To nominate a program early childhood teachers
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at www.hpaied.org or call Country if students con617-495-1480. Eligibility tinue to fall behind at the
requirements are listed on starting line,” said Tester,
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agement
ican Indian Economic a successful career.”
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Development & Reform Nations identifies, shares, Native Hawaiian commuand celebrates outstanding nities are well prepared for
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examples of tribal gover- school, they have a better
Relations
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CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
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2016 awards cycle is now
open for nominations and
applications. Since 1998,
Honoring Nations has
awarded 124 tribal programs, initiatives, and/or
collaborations and three
All-Star programs that reflect the vitality and promise present in Indian Country.
This year, Honoring Nations will award up to six
exemplary tribal programs.
Monetary awards are to
facilitate the sharing of
best practices. High Honors programs will receive
$5,000 and Honors programs receive $2,000. Each
initiative will be recognized
at a national ceremony
held in conjunction with
the National Congress of
American Indians’ annual
convention in Phoenix, Arizona, drawing hundreds of
tribal leaders and citizens
to the event.
Honoring Nations invites
applications from American Indian governments
across a broad range of
subject areas, including,
but not limited to:
Advertise in the Hopi Tutuveni
Call 928.734.3281
U.S. SenatorsTester and Schatz
aim to bolster Native American
Early Childhood Education
The Tribal Early Childhood Act amends the Native American Programs
Act of 1974 to provide
tribes and tribal organizations the ability to obtain
technical assistance and
training to administer new
childhood education initiatives, more easily navigate
through the red tape that
has restricted many tribes
from previously accessing
early childhood education
resources, and directly coordinate six different tribal
early childhood initiatives
operated by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
The bill also provides
supplementary funding to
bolster early childhood education infrastructure and
facilities, as well as extend
the federal teacher loan
forgiveness programs for
early childhood educators
to better recruit and retains
teachers in Indian Country.
Native American kindergartners are more likely to
be held back than any other peer group and Native
American students graduate high school at the lowest rate in the nation.
Children who do not participate in early childhood
education are 25 percent
more likely to drop out of
school and 60 percent more
likely to never attend college. ###
www.hopi-nsn.gov
fits. Please bring a copy of your military discharge document (DD Form 214); an ID card; social security card;
marriage and/or divorce documents; birth and/or death
certificates; and any financial award letters to apply for
VA benefits during the scheduled visit to Hopi.
Where: Hopi Veterans Services located in HOPI Cancer
Support Services bldg. Kykotsmovi, AZ (across the street
from the Hopi Tribal complex)
When:
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Time:
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MST)
To schedule an appointment please call Hopi Veterans Services at (928) 734-3461/3462. You can also call Tanya,
AZDVS, at (928) 674- 8332.
DOJ announces grants
available to support Public
Safety Projects
WASHINGTON – The
U.S. Department of Justice
today announced the opening of the grant solicitation
period for comprehensive
funding to American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and tribal
consortia to support public
safety, victim services and
crime prevention improvements. The department’s
Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Coordinated Tribal Assistance
Solicitation (CTAS) posts
today at http://www.justice.gov/tribal/file/794101/
download.
“Since 2010, the CTAS
program has helped tribes
develop their own comprehensive approaches to making their communities safer
and healthier,” said Acting
Associate Attorney General
Stuart F. Delery. “CTAS
grants have funded more
than 1,400 programs to
better serve crime victims,
promote community policing and strengthen justice
systems.
CTAS is administered by
the Department of Justice’s
Office of Justice Programs
(OJP), including its Bureau of Justice Assistance
(BJA), Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency
Prevention (OJJDP) and
the Office for Victims of
Crime (OVC); and the Department of Jusitce’s Office
of Community Oriented
Policing Services (COPS)
and Office on Violence
Against Women (OVW).
The funding can be used to
enhance law enforcement,
bolster adult and juvenile
justice systems, prevent
and control juvenile delinquency, serve native victims of crime including,
child abuse, sexual assault,
domestic violence and elder abuse victims; and support other efforts to combat
crime.
Applications for CTAS
are submitted through the
Department of Justice’s
Grants Management System (GMS), which enables
grantees to register and apply for CTAS online. Applicants must register with
GMS prior to submitting
an application. The application deadline is Feb. 23,
2016, at 9:00 P.M. EST.
The FY 2016 CTAS reflects improvements and
refinements from earlier
versions. Feedback was
provided to the department
during tribal consultations
and listening sessions, and
survey assessments, which
include tribal leaders’ requests to improve and simplify the department grantmaking process. Changes to
department grant programs,
enacted with the passage of
the Tribal Law and Order
Act, are incorporated into
the CTAS solicitation and
in the appropriate purpose
areas. More information
about all changes to the FY
2016 CTAS Solicitation is
available on the CTAS fact
sheet at: http://www.justice.gov/tribal/file/794231/
download.
For the FY 2016 CTAS,
a tribe or tribal consortium
will submit a single application and select from any or
all of the nine competitive
grant programs referred to
as “purpose areas.” This
approach allows the department’s grant-making
components to consider the
totality of a tribal nation’s
overall public safety needs.
The nine purpose areas
(PA) are:
• PA1 - Public Safety and
Community Policing
(COPS)
• PA2 - Comprehensive
Tribal Justice Systems
Strategic Planning (BJA)
• PA3 - Justice Systems
and Alcohol and Substance Abuse (BJA)
• PA4 - Corrections and
Correctional Alternatives
(BJA)
• PA5 - Violence Against
Women Tribal Governments Program (OVW)
• PA6 - Children’s Justice
Act Partnerships for
Indian Communities
(OVC)
• PA7 - Comprehensive
Tribal Victim Assistance
Program (OVC)
• PA8 - Juvenile Justice
Wellness Courts (OJJDP)
• PA9 - Tribal Youth Program (OJJDP)
Tribes or tribal consortia may also be eligible
for non-tribal, government-specific (non-CTAS)
federal grant programs and
are encouraged to explore
other funding opportunities
for which they may be eligible. Additional funding
information may be found
at the Department of Justice’s Tribal Justice and
Safety website at www.justice.gov/tribal or the www.
grants.gov website.
Today’s announcement is
part of the Department of
Justice’s ongoing initiative
to increase engagement,
coordination and action on
public safety in tribal communities. # # # 15-1429
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