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HOPI TUTUVENI

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HOPI TUTUVENI

Volume 25, Number 04

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017

ASU

student

receives

MLK

award

for

increasing

Powamuya

February awareness of Native American communities

The Cleansing

Moon

Story reprint courtesy of The State Press

By Nicole Dusanek

Amber

Poleviyuma and her dance partner

participated in a “social

dance” with other dancers

from the village in an effort

to make it rain. She said to

her grandfather, “We are

going to make it rain, just

us— not the other dancers.”

After two days of dancing, Poleviyuma said she

finally felt the first drops of

rain and returned home to

• Feb. 4 - Ancestors of her grandfather who said to

Navajos arrived in the her, “You did make it rain.”

Southwest in the 15th Poleviyuma said that

this social dance was not

Century.

just to bring rain. It was to

• Feb. 24 - Hopi Pottery

celebrate the harvest, and

was found as far away

to bring about prayer and

as Verde Valley, Chinhappiness.

Poleviyuma

le Valley, and Southern said sharing this moment

Arizona

with her grandfather meant

• A.D. 500 - Pottery and a lot to her.

weaving were devel- Poleviyuma is a Native

American who grew up on

oped by A.D. 500

the Moenkopi village in

• A.D. 900-1000 Plazas northern Arizona, and her

and kivas like those of grandfather taught her to

present Hopi construction were made

This Month

In Hopi

History

value her family and her

community. Now a senior

community health major at

Arizona State University,

these values are portrayed

in her work and activities.

“The values that he had instilled in me remind me why

I’m here,” she said. “I’m not

just here to get an education,

I’m here for my people.”

Recently, Poleviyuma received the 2017 MLK Student

Servant-Leadership

Award for her efforts to represent and increase awareness for Native American

communities both on and

beyond campus.

Poleviyuma said every

aspect of her actions revolve around giving back

to her community.

Poleviyuma also said

her end goal is to go back

to her village with an education and with experience

that will allow her to bene- Amber Poleviyuma, student at Arizona State University’s College of Nursing and Innovation

PHOTO BY: Cecilia Nguyen

fit her people.

Cont’d on P4

Owners

Vote Bears

Ears

National

Community

on Navajo Coal Monument must endure

Calendar

Plant Lease

By:Alfred Lomahquahu for the

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition

2/22, 9:30am:Open Activity

2-4pm: Youth Activity

YuWehLooPahki Comm. Ctr

For info call: 928-401-0944

2/23, 28, 9:30-11am: Tiny Tot

YuWehLooPahki Comm. Ctr

For info call: 928-401-0944

2/27, 9am: Coordinator’s mtg

YuWeh Loo Pahki Comm. Ctr

For info call: 928-401-0944

3/1, 5:30-7:30pm

Oldies Zumba Party, HVMC

For info call: 928-734-3432

3/1, 5:30-7:30pm HVMC

Oldies Zumba Party

For info call: 928-734-3432

3/15, 1-4pm, 2017 Empower

Youth Expo, ages 7-18, HVMC

For info call: 928-734-3432

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Salt River Project

Scott.Harelson@srpnet.com

Rather than close the

plant later this year, the

utility owners of Navajo

Generating Station (NGS)

voted today to extend operations of the facility near

Page, Ariz., to the December 2019 end of its lease

if an agreement can be

reached with the Navajo

Nation.

This measure would

preserve, for almost three

years, continued employment at the plant, additional revenues for the Navajo

Nation and the Hopi Tribe.

It also provides the Nation

or others with the potential to operate the plant

beyond 2019 should they

so choose – although the

current non-governmental

group does not intend to be

participants at that time.

The decision by the utility owners of NGS is based

on the rapidly changing

economics of the energy

industry, which has seen

natural gas prices sink to

record lows and become a

viable long-term and economical alternative to coal

power.

The four utility owners

of NGS include Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona

Public Service Co., NV

Energy and Tucson Electric Power.

“The utility owners do

not make this decision

lightly,” said Mike Hummel, deputy general manager of SRP, the plant’s

operator. “NGS and its employees are one reason why

The past few weeks have been troubling for our Tribes (Hopi, Navajo, Ute,

Ute Mountain Ute and Zuni), which are

formally joined in a union of governments as the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition. President Trump’s issuance of a

presidential memorandum to proceed

with the Dakota Access pipeline over the

objections of the Standing Rock Sioux

Tribe disregards treaty rights and threatens tribal sovereignty, and we pray that it

is not a sign of things to come for Utah.

Utah’s GOP Congressional delegation, State Legislature, and Governor

are threatening our sovereignty as well

by calling upon the president to undo

Bears Ears National Monument. We are

dismayed that such actions are being discussed without consulting us, before our

new Secretary of Interior has even been

confirmed.

The relationships that govern Native

American Tribes and the federal government seem not to be understood by some

among Utah’s Republican politicians.

There are three sovereigns in the United

States, as clearly stated in the U.S. Constitution – the federal government, the

states, and Native American tribes.

The state of Utah represents one sovereign, and though its opinions are valid,

through our coalition, we represent the

official action of five sovereigns. Joining

us are the sovereign actions of 26 other

tribal governments who have all passed

resolutions in support of protection of

Bears Ears. Beyond that, the more than

250 additional Tribes of the National

Congress of American Indians have resolved to protect Bears Ears as well.

Further, the federal government has a

trust relationship to Tribes – it is responsible for protecting Native American

Tribal interests, among those interests

are our ancestral lands. The Bears Ears

cultural landscape, which bears the signs

of our habitation, migration, and care for

countless generations is vital to all of us

for the preservation of our culture and

our history.

In an act of unprecedented solidarity between our Tribes, we set aside our

differences to advocate for the designation of Bears Ears National Monument.

The Obama administration honored our

Tribes by meeting with us repeatedly to

Cont’d on P5

The Tutuveni is

published twice a

month on the 1st

and 3rd Tuesday

Hopi Tutuveni welcomes

Submissions are new Editorial Board members

due one week

prior to

publication

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PO Box 123

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NEWS RELEASE

Hopi Tutuveni

The Hopi Tutuveni welcomes two new individuals to the newspaper’s

Editorial Board. These individuals officially joined

the Editorial Board at the

annual board meeting on

January 14, 2017 in Flagstaff, Ariz.

Elected to serve on

the Editorial Board for a

three-year term are Curtis

Honanie of Flagstaff and

Candace Hamana of Phoenix.

“Being on the Editorial

Board is a voluntary position, but members play an

important role in advising

the Managing Editor on

matters relating to the content and strategic direction

of the newspaper. Given

the Hopi Tribe’s current

financial situation, the Editorial Board is working to

develop strategic goals and

objectives to increase revenues, decrease expenses,

and improve the quality,

content, and design of the

paper. Having Candace

and Curtis on the Editorial Board will enable us to

move forward on a number of fronts given their

Candace Hamana

Curtis Honanie

experience and expertise,”

said Louella Nahsonhoya,

Managing Editor for the

Tutuveni.

(Not Pictured: Belma

Navakuku)

Cont’d on P3

Dr. Angela Gonzales

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HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

First Quarter Session - December 1, 2016 AGENDA

February 15, 2017 (Amendment #6)

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 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Action Item 021-2017 – To rescind Resolution H-083-1979 – Author/

Karen Pennington, Deputy General Counsel - 2/22/17 @ 10:30 a.m.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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.

11. Office of Revenue Commission *

12. Investment Committee *

13. Health/Education Committee * - 2/7/17 @ 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE

14. Budget Oversight Team

15. Hopi Tribal Housing Authority’s Annual Performance Report and

update ongoing HTHA projects – Wes Corbin, Executive Director,

HTHA – 2/22/17 @ 1:30 – 5:00 p.m.

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

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 011-2017 – To have the Hopi Tribe acknowledge requirements contained in 25 CFR 115.813 - 2/7/17, 10:30am WITHDRAWN

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

REPORTS

1. Report on Investments Account held with Rockefeller & Co. – Matt

Gelfand - 12/5/16 @10:30 a.m. – 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

XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS

Pennington – 12/30/16 @ 10:00 a.m. – COMPLETE

1. Audit Team

4. Report Case updates – Norberto Cisneros - 1/5/17,10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

2. Fire Designee (2)

5. Presentation on Benally Case, Mishongnovi Forfeiture Case and current

3. Election Board – Alternate 2 and 3 positions - Memo OTS 7/23/15 - cases – Norberto Cisneros – 1/30/17 @ 9:30 – 5:00 p.m. – COMPLETE

1/3/17 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE (Alternate 2 position filled)

6. Report on Hopi Wellness Court – Judge Eric Mehnert – 2/6/17 @

4. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – Board of Direc- 2:30 p.m. - COMPLETE

tors (2 positions for Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members)

7. Report re: strategies to extend 2019 deadline on NGS closure –

5. General Counsel

Task Team 1 - 2/6/17 @ 1:30 p.m. - COMPLETE

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 OTHER

8. Tribal Secretary – Interviews - 1/3/17 @ 4:25 p.m. - COMPLETE

1. Introduction of SixKiller Lobbyist and discussion re: priorities of

the Hopi Tribe – Carlene Tenakhongva, Chief of Staff, Office of the

XIV. OTHER

Vice Chairman - 12/6/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

1. Discussion on BIA Law Enforcement Service’s Scope of Work

2. Hopi Three Canyon Ranches Dividend Check Presentation – Clay– Mario Redlegs, Acting Special Agent in Charge, District III, BIA

ton Honyumptewa, Manager, Department of Natural Resources Office of Justice Services and Jamie Kootswatewa, Assistant Special

12/29/16 @ 9:15 a.m. – COMPLETE

Agent in Charge, District III, OJS – 2/23/17@ 1:30 – 5:00 p.m.

3. Check Presentation – Wastewater Treatment Plant final loan

2. Discussion re: Vice Chairman’s Email of October 25, 2016 alleging Chairman in serious neglect of duty – LeRoy Shingoitewa, Tribal payment – Hubert Lewis, Governor, Upper Village of Moenkopi 12/29/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

Council Representative - 1/6/17 - @ 3:30 p.m. - To be rescheduled

4. Introduction of Lori Piestewa Post #80 Reigning Royalty Princess

3. Hopi Tribal Council Orientation & Priority Setting – Hopi Tribal

and Attendants – Eugene Talas, Adjutant, Lori Piestewa Post #80 Council - 1/23, 24 25/17 @ 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. daily – To be continued

4. Discussion with Executive Director Daniel Honahni & Assistant Fi- 12/30/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

nance Director Shirley Wesaw re: discrepancies, concerns & complaints 5. Review of the FY 2013 Audit Report – Moss Adams – 12/30/16 @

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

related to Office of Financial Management – 2/21/17 @ 3:30 p.m. th

6. Report on Hopi Education Endowment Fund – LuAnn Leonard,

5. Visit/observation of Council meeting by Jeddito Public School 8

Director, HEEF - 12/7/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – 12/30/16 – COMPLETE

grade students and Teacher Delores Noble - 2/22/17 @ 9:00 a.m.

7. Discussion – Upcoming ending of attorney contracts (Executive Session)

XV. ADJOURNMENT

– Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Vice Chairman - 12/30/16, 3pm COMPLETE

8. Discussion – Research on impact of climate change and community

COMPLETED ITEMS

adaptation with respect to long-term performance of disposal cell covACTION ITEMS

1. A.I. 113-2016 - To approve Employee Benefits Committee By-Laws ers for uranium mill tailings located in Native American communities

& Employee Benefits Trust Documents – Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Di- – Carrie N. Joseph – 1/3/17 @ 10:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

rector, Office of Human Resources - 12/5/16 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED 9. Presentation of draft Information Technology Policies – Jerolyn

Takala, Director, IT - 1/3/17 @ 2:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

2. A.I. 116-2016 – To approve amendments/additions to Constitution

& By-laws of the Hopi Tribe – Author/Kristopher Holmes, Chairman, 10. Discussion with All Villages/Community – Responsibility of the

Office of Chairman and/or Hopi Tribal Council to fulfill the obligaHopi Election Board – 12/5/16 @ 3:30 p.m. - APPROVED

3. A.I. 129-2016 – To correct Resolution H-058-2015 and amend con- tions as approved on the Village Budgets/Appropriations – Sandy

sulting agreement between the Hopi Tribe and Patricia Sekaquaptewa Whitehair, CSA, Shungopavi Village and Villages/Community – Author/Carlene Tenakhongva, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chairman 1/4/17 @ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

11. Recognition of Hopi High School Boys and Girls Cross Country

– 12/1/16 @ 1:30 p.m. - APPROVED

Teams for their accomplishments at the Arizona State Cross Country

4. A.I. 130-2016 – To correct Resolution H-060-2015 and amend

Finals and Coach Rick Baker – Hopi Tribal Council - 1/5/17 @

consulting agreement between the Hopi Tribe and Robert Clinton –

9:30 a.m. – COMPLETE

Author/Carlene Tenakhongva, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chairman

12. Presentation of 2019 BIA Budget – Wendell Honanie, Superinten– 12/1/16 @ 2:30 p.m. – APPROVED

dent, Hopi Agency - 1/5/17 @ 1:30 p.m. – COMPLETE

5. A.I. #132-2016 – To approve Fiscal Year 2017 General Fund Budget – Author/Robert Sumatzkuku, Treasurer, The Hopi Tribe – 12/1/16 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

@ 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – APPROVED

Tribe intends these committees to do and what authority they have –

6. Action Item 133-2016 – To approve Hopi Tribe Enrollment

Task Team 1 & 2 - COMPLETE

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Belma Navakuku

Dr. Angela Gonzales

Candace Hamana

Curtis Honanie

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TRIBAL COUNCIL

Herman G. Honanie

CHAIRMAN

Alfred Lomahquahu Jr

VICE CHAIRMAN

Theresa Lomakema

Tribal Secretary

Robert Sumatzkuku

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva

Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper Moenkopi

Michael Elmer

Bruce Fredericks

Wayne Kuwanhyoima

LeRoy Shingoitewa

Village of Bakabi

Ruth Kewanimptewa

Lamar Keevama

Clifford Quotsaquahu

Village of Kykotsmovi

Jack Harding, Jr.

Antone Honanie

David Talayumptewa

Nada Talayumptewa

Village of Sipaulovi

Anita Bahnimptewa

Rosa Honani

Norene Kootswatewa

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Celestino Youvella

Wallace Youvella Sr.

Village of Mishongnovi

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Candace Hamana is

Badger Clan from the Upper Village of Moenkopi.

After earning a bachelors

degree in journalism and

mass communication from

the University of South

Carolina, Candace moved

to Phoenix where she is

employed as a Tribal Affairs and Public Policy Analyst for the Central Arizona Project.

“As a new editorial

board member, I have several goals that I hope to

achieve,” said Hamana.

“The first goal is to learn

as much as I can about the

roles and responsibilities

of this position so that I

can contribute to the board

in a meaningful way. That

means attending the board

meetings,

contributing

ideas and being accountable to my fellow board

members and our readers.

Second, I would like to

work with the young and

aspiring journalists that

reside within our Hopi

communities so that they

have an opportunity to

share their love of writing

while building a portfo-

lio of work that will help

them if they decide to go to

college or become a writer.

Finally, I want to be able to

bring stories to our readers

that continue to make them

feel informed, engaged

and proud to be Hopi. I’m

excited for the possibilities

of the Tutuveni and will

work hard towards these

goals.”

Curtis Honanie is Corn

Clan from the Upper Village of Moenkopi and

lives in Flagstaff where he

is employed as a Manufacturing Associate with WL

Gore & Associates. Curtis

is a retired US Air Force

senior enlisted leader with

nearly 22 years of service.

In 2005 he retired at the

rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8). He was also a

Flight Test Superintendant,

where he was responsible

for procurement, manufacture and flight test of prototype classified aircraft.

In 2009 he began serving

on the executive staff of

the Chairman of the Hopi

Tribe and culminated his

time with the Tribe as

Chief of Staff. On serving

as an editorial board member he remarked, “The

Tutuveni Newspaper is an

important source of public

information and as a board

member I want to make

sure we give the Hopi and

Tewa people the news they

need to decide vital issues

that face all of us.

Continuing in their role

on the Editorial Board are

Belma Berni Navakuku

and Dr. Angela Gonzales.

Navakuku was appointed to the Editorial Board

by the Hopi Chairman on

January 1, 2015. She is

Fire Clan from Sichomovi

where she is the Community Service Administrator

(CSA).

Gonzales, Spider Clan

from the Village of Shungopavy, is a Professor of

Justice & Social Inquiry

and Women & Gender

Studies at Arizona State

University. Gonzales was

appointed to the Editorial

Board by Chief Justice of

the Hopi Appellate Court

in on November 2, 2015.

Both Navakuku and

Gonzales were appointed

for a 3-year term.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017

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HOPI TUTUVENI EDITORIAL BOARD:

Dr. Angela Gonzales

Belma Navakuku

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Candace Hamana

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Curtis Honanie

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4 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI

Poleviyuma receives award

from P1

In this photo, Amber Poleviyuma stands with her family and awardees Elva and Lattie Coor.

Photo Repost from Facebook. PHOTO courtesy of The State PRess. Reach the reporter at ndusanek@asu.edu

Through the ASU Tribal

Nations Tour, Poleviyuma

said she was able to share

her ideals about how people can further their community by furthering their

education with students in

schools with high Native

American populations.

According to the Tribal Nations Tour website,

it brings college students

to schools that share their

stories to encourage the

younger population to pursue higher education.

“We all have a responsibility to either our families or our communities,”

Poleviyuma said.

Poleviyuma said when

she was growing up in her

community she was taught

the importance of individ-

uals because to raise her,

everyone had to work together.

“It showed me how every person is valuable because they put so much

work into everyone,” she

said.

Poleviyuma said she

was also the secretary of

Native Americans for Academics, Success and Unity during its first year on

campus. The club focused

on building a community

for Native Americans on

downtown campus and

to promote the Native

American community and

culture. Poleviyuma also

said she was co-nominated for the award she received with one of the

nominators being Bryan

Brayboy, president’s professor and special adviser

to the president on American Indian affairs.

Brayboy said Poleviyuma offered fresh perspectives to the studies put on

by the Center for Indian

Education.

Brayboy

also

said

Poleviyuma’s job as research aid means that she

does a lot of background

research and analysis of

literature for the studies,

and he often uses her as a

sounding board for ideas

and thoughts.

“She is using her talents

to serve other people,”

Brayboy said.

Jessica Solyom, assistant research professor at

the Center for Indian Education also nominated

Poleviyuma for the award.

Solyom said Poleviyuma

looks at the world in a dif-

ferent way than most people because of her major

and her experiences.

“She always has her eye

on the bigger picture,”

Solyom said.

Poleviyuma was also

the secretary of Native

Americans for Academics, Success and Unity during the club›s first

year on campus. This

club focused on building

a community for Native

Americans on downtown

campus and to show that

Native Americans are on

campus by promoting their

community and culture.

Ryan Bia, a co-founder

and the first president of

NAASU, said Poleviyuma

was important to the success of the club.

“She was dedicated and

passionate about it and I

think that’s what we really

needed for a solid foundation for NAASU,” Bia

said.

Poleviyuma said that she

believes it is important to

step up when the occasion

arises, but also to be humble and able to step aside

if there is someone better

equipped to work on the

issue. However, she is not

waiting for graduation in

order to start making a difference.

“You can make changes

where you are right now,”

Poleviyuma said.

Hopi Housing Authority holds Ribbon Cutting

Ceremony for completion of new Housing Project

Proud Homeowners Shawn and Kimberly Silas pose for a picture after receiving keys to their new home on February 9 at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Vera Lomakema

Hopi Tutuveni

It was a beautiful day on

February 9 when the Hopi

Tribal Housing Authority

(HTHA) held a Ribbon

Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the completion of the

Nineteen Scattered Sites

Homeownership Project.

The Ceremony was held in

Polacca, Ariz. at the new

home of Kimberly Silas.

Several community members were in attendance to

help celebrate the event.

The Silas family were

among the first four homeowners who were presented with keys to their new

home.

These families

will get to move into their

homes immediately. “The

goal is to get everyone

moved into their homes by

the end of March, 2017”

said Stan Pahe, HTHA Supervisor of Development.

“This has been two years

in waiting until they could

move in.”

Kimberly Silas was

thrilled and said she

couldn’t wait to move in.

She and husband Shawn,

walked through their

house with happiness,

knowing they finally had

their own home they had

been wating for. The Project had homes constructed

from Hotevilla Village to

the community of Spider Mound. Whiteriver

Construction

Company

was the contractor of the

Project, which begin in

November, 2015 and completed in 2017. The architect for the Project was

David Sloan.

The ceremony began

with HTHA Executive Director welcoming everyone to the event and introducing all those involved

in making the project possible.

Sandy Whitehair, HTHA

Board Member gave an

emotional speech about

what it means to have a

place to call ‘home,’ as a

home is all about family.

Eldon Kalemsa Jr. also

an HTHA Board Member

said, “this was made possible with the help of everyone; Community, HTHA

staff, Laborers, and Con-

tractors.”

Each Homeowner was

presented with a “Home

Sweet Home” plaque to

hang in their new home.

After that, a lunch was

served for all attendees,

hosted by the HTHA staff.

The following are the 19

new homeowners:

Dewayne Quochytewa

Felicia Yaiva

Wilber Kaye

Jennie Talahongva

Milldred Youvella

Vonette Monongye

Wilma Kaye

Rolanda Yoyletstewa

Melissa Wendalschafer

April Talashie

Cynthia Secakuku

Shelly Qumawunu

Lydia Werito

Kimberly Silas

Fernina Tewa

Albertina Russell

Charles Mahkewa

Martina Honie

Elvera Selestewa

The Hopi Tutuveni extends its congratulations to

all the homeowners.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills

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!

*Light Breakfast and lunch will be served*

For more Information please

Contact:

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Education Specialists at

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HOPI TUTUVENI |

From P1 Bears Ears

understand our connections to Bear Ears,

but they protected half a million fewer

acres than we requested, and in that act,

left out countless sacred sites.

The boundaries of Bears Ears as protected also closely match Representative

Rob Bishop’s failed Public Lands Initiative legislation, so we are left wondering

why he objects to Bears Ears National

Monument so strenuously. To cut the

boundaries further would add insult to

the injury of the injustices visited upon

us in the recent past.

According to the trust relationship and

the government-to-government relationship, consultation with Tribes must occur before sweeping decisions are made.

For a newly confirmed Interior Secretary

to recommend any action diminishing

Bears Ears would be a superlative dishonor to both the trust relationship and

the government-to-government relationship, and would position the Department

of Interior for some very rough going in

Indian Country.

We have asked Mr. Zinke to meet with

us when he comes to Utah, and we hope

that he will hear our concerns. After

all, he has more experience with Indian

Country that most politicians, and has

earned praise for reaching out to Montana’s tribes. In his Senate confirmation

hearing, he said:

“I love Teddy Roosevelt’s idea that we

should think bold and big, and prepare

for the future… I have great respect for

the Indian Nations... and we need to listen

to that voice... Sovereignty should mean

something… The duty of the Department

of Interior is to make sure we have broad

consensus on what we’re doing.”

Mr. Zinke – despite the cries of some

politicians in Utah, there is no broad consensus to undo or to shrink Bears Ears

National Monument. The recent Conservation in the West poll found 80% of

Westerners favor keeping our national

monuments for our future. Bears Ears, as

the first tribally proposed national monument and the first to recognize Native

American Traditional Knowledge as a resource to be protected by the monument,

is exactly the kind of big and bold thinking Teddy Roosevelt spoke about.

Our Tribes have learned great patience

with the federal government despite its

abuses done to our people. We are as

committed to defending Bears Ears National Monument as we were to its designation. Our cultures take the long view,

and we hope Mr. Zinke will take the next

step in the long history of Bears Ears

with us, not against us.

Thank You – Elahkwa, Ahéhee’,

Tog’oiak’, Kwakwhay.

-Alfred Lomahquahu serves as Hopi

Vice Chairman and Co-Chair of the

Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition

Louella Nahsonhoya

Hopi Tutuveni

SWP Construction: $860,826.00

Arrow Indian Construction: $697,587.45

FNF Construction: $716,151.44

The lowest bidder for the Sand Clan

Road Project was Show Low Construction at $670,220.91; and the second lowest bidder was Arrow Indian Construction at $697,587.45.

HDOT Director Michael Lomayaktewa

informed the audience that his office and

the Team will go through the documents

to ensure all necessary documents are in

order and tabs will be tabulated. The bid

tabs will then be sent to all Bidders.

Thereafter, a recommendation will be

made to the Hopi Tribal Council to award

H.I.R. 603(1) Sand Clan Road Construction Project to the lowest qualified bidder.

DNA-People’s Legal Services

marks 50 years of serving justice

Submitted by: Anita Natonabah

DNA Legal Services

DNA-People’s

Legal

Services is the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit

legal aid serving Native

American communities. To

commemorate its 50th anniversary, DNA kicked off a

year-long celebration with

a Southwest Gala in Albuquerque on February 24.

About DNA - Each year,

DNA provides free civil

legal assistance to roughly

3,000 low-income individuals and another 6,000

family/household

members. In addition to helping

clients navigate the judicial

system and complex laws

and processes to protect

their civil rights, our legal assistance regularly

secures rightful financial

support for our clients that

helps them achieve financial stability. DNA’s legal

assistance secures $2 million to $3 million annually in lawful benefits for

the clients we help. Most

of these clients live at or

below the federal poverty

level, and have annual incomes that average around

$12,000. DNA’s attorneys

understand the complicated

social and legal situations

that destabilize people in

poverty, and can represent

clients in state, tribal and

federal courts, or before

administrative

agencies

From P1 Navajo Coal Lease

Bid Opening held for Sand Clan

Road Construction Project

As reported in the last edition of the

Hopi Tutuveni, a pre-bid meeting was

held for H.I.R. 603(1) Sand Clan Road

Construction Project on Jan 31, with seven interested Contractors attending.

On Feb. 10, a Bid Opening was held

at the First Mesa Consolidated Village

(FMCV) Conference room. The bid

opening was attended by FNF Construction, Arrow Indian Construction, Show

Low Construction and SWP Contracting

Co. Also in attendance were members of

the Tribal Council Transportation Task

Team, Hopi Department of Transportation (HDOT) staff and FMCV staff.

Each Contractor submitted sealed bids,

vying for the Project. Bids were opened

in the order they were received as follows:

ShowLow Construction: $670,220.91

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017

like the IRS, public housing agencies or the Social

Security Administration.

People living in poverty

are have significantly impaired access to the justice

system, in part due to the

cost of hiring an attorney

but also due to the fact that

there is one civil legal aid

attorney available for every

6,500 low-income people,

whereas there is one civil

attorney for every 525 middle to high income people.

And, research documents

that lower-income people

experience 2-3 civil legal

issues a year, mainly in the

areas of housing access,

healthcare, consumer matters including tax issues,

employment matters, denials of public benefits that

provide food, shelter and

healthcare and family law,

especially for victims of

abuse and violence.

DNA attorneys began

serving clients in 1967

from an office in Window

Rock, Arizona. Since that

time, DNA has grown to

nine branch offices on and

near the Navajo and Hopi

Nations – six on the Navajo

Nation, one in Keams Canyon on the Hopi Reservation, and two off-reservation offices in Farmington,

New Mexico and in Flagstaff, Arizona. In addition

to serving the Navajo and

Hopi tribes, DNA serves

five additional tribes - the

Hualapai, Havasupai, Kaibab Paiute and San Juan

Southern Paiute in Arizona, and the Jicarilla Apache

in New Mexico. One of

the most unique aspects of

delivering services in this

area is the absence of other legal resources of any

sort. On the entire Navajo

Nation there are only about

half a dozen lawyers in private practice, most of who

work for large institutional clients. As a result, not

only the elderly, the homeless, and battered women

and children, but virtually

our entire client community has no access to legal

assistance other than from

DNA.

Since its inception, DNA

has pursued an aggressive

program of advocacy for

the disadvantaged and actively promoted community legal education. DNA

assists low-income individuals and families with

their most critical legal

needs, ensuring a steadfast

voice in the justice system

for those struggling with

the challenges of poverty.

Today, DNA provides multilingual community legal

education and works with

community groups

this region, the state of Arizona and the Phoenix metropolitan area have been

able to grow and thrive.

However, SRP has an obligation to provide low-cost

service to our more than 1

million customers and the

higher cost of operating

NGS would be borne by

our customers.”

According to a recent

study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, “Electricity produced

at NGS is currently more

expensive than electricity

purchased on the wholesale spot market,” and

that “price trends examined suggest a turnaround

might be years away, especially if natural gas prices

remain low.”

Hummel said the owners’ focus now is to secure

an agreement with the

Navajo Nation that would

allow the plant to continue to run through the end

of its lease on Dec. 22,

2019 and allow removal

and restoration activities,

which could take up to two

years. Hummel said these

discussions are critical

because without an agreement between the owners

and the Navajo Nation, the

plant would be required to

cease operations in 2017.

“NGS has been a reliable

source of pumping energy

for CAP for more than

three decades and sales of

surplus NGS energy have

provided millions of dollars to assist in repaying

the costs of the CAP,” said

Thomas McCann, deputy

general manager, Central

Arizona Project. “But the

electric market has fundamentally changed over

the last few years to the

point that NGS is now significantly more expensive

than other energy alternatives. CAP understands

and cannot disagree with

the owners’ decision based

on this economic reality.

CAP has been evaluating

NGS alternatives that we

expect will result in lower

energy costs for CAP water users.”

“While the International

Brotherhood of Electrical

Workers would have preferred that NGS remain

open past 2019, we recognize that the focus now

should be on protecting

jobs at the plant for as

long as possible,” said Jerry Long, business manager and financial secretary

for IBEW Local 266. “We

support the owners’ desire

to reach an agreement with

the Navajo Nation that will

allow for the plant to keep

running through 2019.”

“Department of the Interior’s preferred path is

to explore ways in which

the plant could operate

economically post-2019,”

said David Palumbo, Deputy Commissioner – Operations for the Bureau of

Reclamation. “We recognize that NGS is an economic driver throughout

the state of Arizona, both

for local economic activity and Native American

employment near the facility as well as for users

of CAP water, including

the tribes that rely on that

water. Before discussing

the possibility of a permanent shutdown, we would

like to see if we can find

a path forward that meets

the needs of multiple NGS

stakeholders.”

As an owner and operator of the plant, SRP will

lead efforts to aid employees during the transition.

“We deeply respect and

admire the efforts of the

NGS employees, who for

several decades have made

the plant one of the safest

and most reliable in the

nation. SRP is committed

to working closely with

our employees as the plant

transitions to a potential

removal and restoration

phase,” said Hummel.

Hummel said NGS employees will also be considered for possible positions within SRP, while

career and financial planning services will also be

available.

“NGS employees have

provided

extraordinary

service to SRP and its customers over the past 40

years,” said SRP President

David Rousseau. “The

SRP Board fully supports

operating NGS through

the current lease term of

2019 while working with

the Navajo Nation on transition alternatives.”

“We are committed to

work with the Navajo Nation on several fronts, including transmission and

water rights, developing

gas reserves and partnering on renewable energy

projects like the Kayenta

Solar Project,” Hummel

said.

The participants in NGS

include, SRP, the plant’s

operator; the U.S. Bureau

of Reclamation; Arizona

Public Service Co.; Tucson Electric Power Co.;

and NV Energy.

What can you do? National

Cancer Prevention Month

Elvia Sanchez, Health Educator

Hopi Cancer Support Services

If your New Year’s resolution was to make healthier choices and you feel that

resolution is already dwindling down in the month

of February-this is a great

time to renew those efforts

as we look into National

Cancer Prevention Month.

Prevention is about informing and educating

people. A major part of

our job here at the HOPI

Cancer Support Services

Program is just that-prevention. More than half of

all cancers are preventable

and according to Pharmaceutical Research & the

American Cancer Society,

one in ten cancers are inherited and nine out of ten

cancers are due to lifestyle choices. Research

suggests that only five to

ten percent of cancers are

hereditary. That means

non-inherited causes of

cancer is based on the lifestyle choices we make, the

foods we consume, and

our physical activity levels

have a direct impact on our

overall cancer risk.

So, ask yourself this

question. How can I

change my lifestyle choices to prevent any type of

disease? Encourage and

motivate yourself as well

as others to join you in

this effort. Simple lifestyle changes can make a

big difference. Here are 3

simple guidelines that can

help you focus on what is

most important:

Discover how to be your

own best health advocate.

Become educated. Become

knowledgeable about prevention. Share that infor-

mation about what you

have learned with family

and friends. Ask questions

if you’re unsure. Protect

your health and take action to lower the risk of

getting cancer. Encourage people of all ages to

take charge of their health

and make healthy lifestyle

and nutrition choices. See

your provider regularly for

check-ups and screening

tests. You know your body

better than anyone else, so

keep an eye out for any

changes. Seek early detection and treatment. If you

have this great emphasis

on prevention you will enjoy a healthy life.

If you’re slacking on

your New Year’s resolution, it doesn’t mean you

should stop, just lace up

those shoes and get back

into it. Cook that healthy

meal you have been wanting to try. It’s for your

health. You owe it to your

family, your children and

yourself.

to ensure that low-income

people understand and can

exercise their fundamental legal rights. DNA also

actively works to promote

tribal sovereignty and

strengthen the judicial systems of those tribes living

in and around the areas we

serve.

The program brought

two landmark Indian Law

cases before the United

States Supreme Court and

dozens of cases before appellate courts dealing with

consumer rights, family

law, child support, Indian

Law, and civil rights. A

DNA attorney drafted the

first Navajo Nation legislation to provide legal remedies to victims of domestic

violence. And, DNA has

assisted local communities to establish non-profit

corporations, such as a battered women’s shelter, a

women’s crisis center and

a cooperative rug auction.

Today, DNA attorneys

specialize in assisting people in poverty who experience disproportionate legal

problems related to poverty – employment discrim-

ination, loss of transportation and housing through

illegal repossession, unlawful evictions, consumer fraud, unfair denials

of veterans and disability benefits, wrongful tax

garnishments by the IRS,

access to rightful medical

benefits, and the full scope

of financial, safety and

child custody issues that

unnecessarily burden victims of domestic violence

and need to be resolved legally in order for them to

establish lives independent

from their abusers.

1. Choose plant based

foods and fresh fruit.

Limit red meat and

avoid processed meat.

2. Be active every day in

any way for 30 minutes

or more.

3. Aim to maintain a

healthy weight throughout life.

6 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI

MY BOOKKEEPING PLACE

TAX SERVICE

Our office will open for the 2017 Tax

We are located in Kykotsmovi Village, on

the south side of the road between the Post

Office and Hopi Day School.

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)

Propane

Refrigerators

No Power No Problem

Many sizes

& colors.

In stock.

Starting at

$1449.00

Layaway plan

available

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - FEBRUARY 13, 2017

(928) 636-1955

A complete & signed application must be submitted by 12:00 Noon

on the closing date of Friday, February 24, 2017

warehouseappliance.com

Hopi Tutuveni

Seeks

Freelance

Writers

Job #02-004 HR Generalist

Office of Human Resources

Hourly:$16.37 No. of Positions: 1

Job #01-016 Head Start Bus Driver

Hopi Head Start Program

Hourly:$12.16 No.of Positions: 2

Job #01-011 Licensed Deputy Prosecutor

Prosecutor’s Office

Salary:$68,000.00 No. of Positions: 1

Job #01-009 Teacher

Hopi Head Start Program

Salary:$31,966.42 No. Positions: 1

Job #01-004 Domestic Violence

Re-Education Specialist

Hopi Domestic Violence Program

Hourly:$13.43 No.of Positions:1

Job #01-003 Reclamation Specialist

Office of Mining & Mineral Resources

Hourly:$19.45 No. of Positions: 1

It is important your application show all relevant education & experience you possess,

to include Transcripts, Diplomas, Training Certificates, etc. Applications will not be considered if incomplete. 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.

Pre-employment background screening will be conducted. Full-time positions will

receive full benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 (k) retirement Plan plus

Annual and Sick Leave, 10 paid Holidays and 1 floating Cultural Holiday.

Human Resources accepts Employment Applications on a continuous basis

for the Clerical, Labor and Police / Officer Ranger Pool.

Home of the Keams Canyon Eagles

KEAMS CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

P.O. BOX 397

KEAMS CANYON, ARIZONA 86034

PHONE# 928-738-2385

FAX# 928-738-5519

2016-2017 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

On Reservation: $25 for 6 months | $40 for 12 months

Off Reservation: $40 for 6 months | $60 for 12 months

For information, call 928-734-3282

CALL 1.928.734.3282

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Email:

Zip Code:

Phone #:

CLASSIFIED POSITIONS

Teacher Assistant – Exceptional Student Services

On-Call Computer Technician

All positions open until filled

For more information or an application, please call @ (928) 728-2385

ALL APLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE

To Report

an Emergency,

Dial 911

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Job #01-018 Youth & Elder Coordinator

Village of Sipaulovi

Hourly:$11.58 No. of Postitons: 1

**30 Hours Per Week**

Job #01-017 Civil Engineer

Hopi Department of Transportation

Salary:$76,897.60 No. of Positions:1

For Questions or Concerns Regarding this Research Project Conducted in

partnership with the University of Arizona, please Contact Dr. Brian Mayer @

520-626-7190 or the Human Subjects Protection Program at 520-626-6721.

An Institutional Review Board responsible for human subjects research at The

University of Arizona reviewed this research project and found it to be acceptable, according to applicable state and federal regulations and University

policies designed to protect the rights and welfare of participants in research.

Job #02-003 Forestry Technician I

Wildlife & Ecosystems Mgmt Program

Hourly:$11.71 No. of Positions: 1

Job #02-002 Child Care Teacher

Job #02-001 Marketing Manager

Hopi Child Care Program

Hopi Tutuveni

Hourly:$13.43 No. of Positions: 1

Hourly:$18.75 No. of Positions:1

**32 Hours Per Week**

Job #01-019 Accountant

Village of Sipaulovi

The Hopi Tutuve- Hourly:$14.00 No. of Positions: 1

ni is looking to hire **30 Hours Per Week**

freelance

writers

with previous jour• Other documents - Guardianships, Court Docu- nalism experience

or subject matter

ments, etc.

expertise to research

We encourage you make an appointment to schedand develop news

ule a convenient day/time.

articles and feature

Office Hours:

stories of interest to

Monday thru Friday, 8am - 6pm

its readers. The ideal

Saturday, 9am - 1pm

applicant must have

WE ARE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS

excellent

research

Telephone: (928) 734-5049

and writing skills, a

Cell Number: (928) 606-2231

high level of initiative to seek out and

develop newsworthy

stories, and excellent

time

management

The Hopi

skills to meet deadAbility to unEnvironmental Health Project lines.

derstand and speak

the Hopi language is

PLEASE JOIN US!

preferred, but not required. Freelancers

THE HOPI ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROJECT are

self-employed,

IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN A independent contracGROUP DISCUSSION ABOUT THEIR

tors and must posENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, & HOMES ON HOPI sess a valid business

license with the Hopi

Tribe.

Hopi Tribal Members Aged 18-40 and 40+

are Invited to Participate in a 1 Hour Focus Group Discussion

Applicants should

send

two to four writFirst Mesa Community Members: Tuesday, March 7, 2017

ing

samples along

at the Tewa Community Building

Second Mesa Community Members: Wednesday, March 8, with a cover letter

to Louella Nahson2017 at the Hopi Cultural Center conference room

hoya, Managing EdThird Mesa Community Members: Thursday, March 9,

2017 at the Bacavi Community Building

itor, P.O. Box 123,

*(Times will depend on which age group you are in)

Kykotsmovi, A 86039

(email address: LnahAll Participants Will Receive $25 in Cash

sonhoya@hopi.nsn.

Space Is Limited! To Reserve Your Space, Please Contact

us). For additional inthe Hopi Health Department

formation please call

(928) 734-3404

928-734-3282.

• Immunization document showing name and

address for dependent

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

P.O. BOX 123

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039

PHONE: (928) 734-3212 FAX: (928) 734-6611

E-MAIL: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us

WEBSITE: www.hopi-nsn.gov

SUBSCRIPTION RATE

□ $50 = one year (24 issues)

□ $35 = six months (12 issues)

Make Check or Money order

payable to:

The Hopi Tutuveni

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

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.

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