# Volume 25, Number 04 (2017)

> Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more.

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HOPI TUTUVENI
PO BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ
86039
1000-01600-7460

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.

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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
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For info call: 928-401-0944
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For info call: 928-401-0944
2/27, 9am: Coordinator’s mtg
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For info call: 928-401-0944
3/1, 5:30-7:30pm
Oldies Zumba Party, HVMC
For info call: 928-734-3432
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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

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Cont’d on P5

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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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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

2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI

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
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Curtis Honanie

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TRIBAL COUNCIL
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CHAIRMAN
Alfred Lomahquahu Jr
VICE CHAIRMAN
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Tribal Secretary
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HOPI TUTUVENI |

Tutuveni Annual Board Meeting
from P1
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.

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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.

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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

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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.
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healthy weight throughout life.

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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:
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• Birth Certificates for yourself and dependents
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derstand and speak
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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
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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)
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(email address: LnahAll Participants Will Receive $25 in Cash
sonhoya@hopi.nsn.
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formation please call
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928-734-3282.
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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

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Days Inn Kokopelli
Sedona, AZ

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Hopi Travel Plaza
Hopi Cultural Center
Holbrook, AZ
Second Mesa, AZ
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Hopi Travel Center
Holbrook, AZ

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Hopi Cultural Center
Second Mesa, AZ

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Flagstaff Corporate Office
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STUDY INFORMATION
• The Hopi Tribe, in collaboration with professors from the University of Arizona, is evaluating the environment inside Hopi homes on several health
conditions. This Project will help programs at the Hopi Department of
Community Health Services and the Hopi Environmental Protection Office
to identify health and environmental issues facing the Hopi.

For information,
call:
928.734. 3282

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(near the Hopi High School campus)

DAYS:

TIMES:

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• Household exposures found in the air, water, and food are major sources
of environmental hazards for many communities. These exposures or hazards, along with factors such as unemployment, poor access to preventive
programs and health services, can affect human health including respiratory and cardiovascular health, diabetes, cancer and obesity. You may have
heard that a recent survey suggests 24% of Hopi have asthma, which is high
compared to national averages.

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published twice
a month on the
• The goal is to recruit people from 90 Hopi homes over a 3 year period. The
1st and 3rd
homes will be selected at random (by chance) from across Hopi communities. We will collect information about both the home and the people living
in the home at two different seasons of the year (winter and summer).
Tuesday.

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All W-2 Forms/1099 Forms
Social Security Cards for everyone on tax
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2015 tax return if available.

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Account and Routing numbers for Direct
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If you are married and planning to file jointly, both parties must
be present to sign.

All tax preparation will have a 1 week
turnaround. Must be present for the
intake & screening process.

• One person in the house will be asked to answer some questions about
conditions of your house. You will be asked to allow environmental sampling of the air, soil, dust, and water at your home for pollutants. Information about these equipment is available and will be described to you.

All Submissions: We are looking for Hopi dance groups to perform
from May 2, 2017 thru October 1, 2017.
ads, artwork, You are invited to sit down with us and learn more
• You, and anyone else in the house who is 18 years of age or older, will be
about this exciting opportunity!
asked to complete some tests about your lung and heart health. We will
articles
are
due
Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites
also ask if you are willing to give a urine sample which we will test for metFebruary 28, 2017
als, like arsenic or uranium.
10:00 AM MST
one week in
• The project requires equipment be placed at your home to measure the
If you are unable to attend,
Call (928) 283-4500 or email: darren@experiencehopi.com
quality of the air during both the winter and summer seasons. Some of this
advance.
to set-up an appointment!
equipment will need to stay in your home for at least 24 hours. This means
that there will be 4 visits to your home over the next 12 months. The project will involve 4 to 5 hours of your time over 2-3 days in winter and then
again in summer. A description and pictures of the equipment to be used in
this study is available.

• You will receive reports from the project about your home and your personal tests.
• You may decide not to participate and you may stop your participation at
any time.
• You will receive a $100 thank you for participation after both the winter
and summer sampling visits.
• This Project is funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It has received
approval from the Hopi Tribal Council.
For further information, you can contact

• Gayl Honanie, Director of Environmental Protection Office, Phone: 928-734-3631.
• Lori Joshweseoma, Director of Hopi Department of Community Health Services,
Phone: 928-734-3401.
• Robin Harris, Principal Investigator, University of Arizona, Phone: 520-626-5357

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Hopi Tribe Economic
Development Corporation
SEEKS APPLICANTS TO FILL TWO (2) MEMBERS ON ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

2017 Hopi Pottery Festival

**THE TWO (2) AVAILABLE POSITIONS ARE FOR
HOPI/TEWA TRIBAL MEMBERS**
The HTEDC is a legal entity wholly owned by the Hopi
Tribe. The HTEDC is established under federal charter
provisions making it distinct and separate from the Hopi
Tribe. A board of seven directors governs the HTEDC. The
Board is appointed by the Hopi Tribal Council, representing the sole shareholder, either a three or four-year term.
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All Directors must meet the required qualifications as
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If you are interested and want more information
Saturday and Sunday
please contact Lynnora Mahle- Talayumptewa by phone
April 29 and 30, 2017
at 928-522-8675 or e-mail at lmahle@htedc.net or regTime ??
ular mail.
Hopi Veterans’ Memorial Center – Wellness Center
This packet includes information about the HTEDC
Kykotsmovi, AZ
and its mission, as well as information about the roles
and responsibilities of a Board of Director member.
For information on the Pottery Festival call Mesa Media at 928-737-2255 OR
928-313-3134 OR email apoleahla@aol.com
Calls for more information are welcome.

Board positions will remain open until filled

Visit Us on-line
@
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Second Mesa Day School

P.O. Box 98
Second Mesa, Arizona 86043
Phone: (928) 737-2571 Fax: (928) 737-2565
“Itah Tsasayom Mopekya”

SY 2016-2017
Employment Opportunities
Come join the S.M.D.S Bobcat Team!
Closing Date: March 3, 2017
CERTIFIED POSITIONS: 10 MONTH

4th Grade Teacher
5th Grade Teacher
2nd Grade Teacher
ESS Teachers
Art Teacher
Gifted & Talented Teacher
PE Teacher
ESS Director
Hopi Lavayi Teacher
Substitute Teachers

CLASSIFIED POSITIONS

Bus Driver
Substitute Bus Driver
ESS Teacher Assistant (3) positions
Teacher Assistant (2) positions
All positions except substitutes are eligible for full
benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Shortterm & Long Term disability and 401 K Retirement
Plan.
All interested applicants may obtain employment application in person or by contacting the school. Applicants MUST be willing to undergo intense background
investigation and MUST have a valid Driver’s License.
For further information, please contact: Janet Lamson,
Human Resource Technician at Second Mesa Day
Shool (928) 737-2571.

Veterans Income Tax
Settlement Fund
Arizona Native American Veterans who served in
the U.S. Armed Forces during 1993 to 2005, may
be eligible for Arizona state income tax refund.
This includes all living and deceased Native American Veterans.
Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services may
not accept claims after December 31, 2017. So act
now to file your application claim.
For more information, please contact the Hopi
Veterans Services at (928) 734-3461 or to obtain
the application to start your claim.

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Federal grand jury indicts five in connection with international scheme to
fraudulently import and sell Filipino-made jewelry as Native American made
Second Indictment Resulting from Continuing Investigation into
Alleged Violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
ALBUQUERQUE – A
federal grand jury sitting
in Albuquerque, N.M., returned an indictment on
Tuesday charging five individuals with violating
the Indian Arts and Crafts
Act (IACA) by conspiring
to import and fraudulently
sell Filipino-made jewelry
as Native American-made.
This is the second indictment filed as the result of
a continuing federal investigation that began in Jan.
2015 and is led by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service,
with the assistance of the
FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
The investigation targeted
an international scheme to
violate the IACA and has
included the execution of
eight search and seizure
warrants and investigative
activity in New Mexico,
California, Alaska, Kentucky, Nevada and the
Philippines.
The new indictment,
which was publicly posted on the federal court’s
website yesterday evening,
was announced by U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez,
Nicholas E. Chavez, Special Agent in Charge for
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Office of Law Enforcement for the Southwest Region, Terry Wade,
Special Agent in Charge of
the Albuquerque Division
of the FBI, and Waldemar
Rodriguez, Special Agent
in Charge of HSI in El
Paso, Tex.
“The indictments filed as
a result of this continuing
investigation are not only
about enforcing the law,
but also about protecting
and preserving the cultural
heritage of Native Americans,” said U.S. Attorney
Damon P. Martinez. “The
cultural heritage of American Indians is a precious
national resource and it is
critically important that we
provide the proper respect
to those whose creations
are seen by some as simple
retail commodities to be
exploited for profit. Eliminating the flow of counterfeit Native American art
and craftwork provides a
level playing field for the
highly talented, dedicated, and hard-working producers of genuine Native
American art.”
“The indictment we announce today is the result
of the largest investigation
ever into fraudulent Native
American jewelry sales under the IACA,” said U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service
Special Agent in Charge
Nicholas E. Chavez. “We
hope the charges filed as
a result of this continuing
investigation will deter this
criminal activity, and we
thank the law enforcement
agencies that supported
us and partnered with us
during this investigation.
Through these investigations, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service endeavors to protect and preserve
the authenticity of jewelry
produced by our country’s
Native American artisans
as it fulfills the commitment of the Secretary of
the Department of the Interior to enforce this important law.”
FBI Special Agent in

Charge Terry Wade said,
“The FBI is proud to have
worked with the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service
and the other agencies involved in this important
investigation. Protecting
the rich cultural heritage of
Native Americans and other groups in this country is
not just a law enforcement
responsibility, it is the right
thing to do.”
“HSI’s role in this investigation is another example of our commitment to
protecting the intellectual
property and cultural patrimony of Native Americans,” said HSI Special
Agent in Charge Waldemar Rodriguez. “We will
continue to support and
assist our federal, tribal
and local partners through
the use of our cross border
authority.”
The three-count indictment charges the following
four defendants with conspiring to violate the IACA
and the federal fraudulent
importation, money laundering, wire fraud and mail
fraud laws:
• Imad Aysheh, 41, formerly of Gallup, N.M., who
is identified as the owner
and operator of Imad’s
Jewelry, a jewelry manufacturing business in the
Philippines;
• Iyad Aysheh, 45, of Lodi,
Calif., who is identified
as the CEO and agent for
IJ Wholesale, Inc., a California corporation that
imports jewelry into the
United States;

States; and that Iyad
Aysheh, Nedal Aysheh and
Raed Aysheh distributed
the Filipino-made jewelry through jewelry stores
purportedly specializing
in the sale of Indian-made
jewelry.
The indictment identifies 40 specific acts allegedly taken by the defendants in furtherance of
the conspiracy, including
several sales of the Filipino-made jewelry to individuals who were told
that they were purchasing
Indian-made jewelry in
jewelry stores in Albuquerque and Santa Fe,
N.M. It also identifies
more than 50 financial
transactions allegedly conducted by the defendants
between April 2014 and
Oct. 2015, involving more
than $300,000, in amounts
ranging from $1,100 to
$60,000, in furtherance of
the conspiracy.
Iyad Aysheh separately is charged with violating the IACA in Santa
Fe County in the summer
of 2015, by selling jewelry valued at more than
$1,000 that was represented as Indian-made while
knowing that the jewelry
was not an Indian product.
A fifth defendant, Nael
Ali, 53, of Albuquerque,
who is identified as the

owner and operator of
Gallery 8 and Galleria
Azul, two arts and crafts
retail stores in Albuquerque’s Old Town, also is
charged with violating the
IACA in Bernalillo County in Oct. 2015. Ali is not
charged in the conspiracy
count.
The indictment includes forfeiture provisions which seek to forfeit
to the United States any
proceeds used in or traceable to the defendants’
alleged criminal activities. The indictment also
seeks forfeiture of $20,109
in cash, $6,723.04 in a
bank account, and more
than 1,000 pieces of Indian-style jewelry seized
pursuant to search and seizure warrants during the
investigation.
The five defendants will
be served with summonses
requiring them to appear
in federal court in Albuquerque to be arraigned on
the indictment. If convicted of the charges against
them, the defendants each
face a statutory maximum
penalty of five years in
prison and a $250,000.00
fine. Charges in indictments are merely accusations and defendants are
presumed innocent unless
found guilty in a court of
law.

Nael Ali previously was
charged in the first indictment filed as a result of
this continuing investigation. That first indictment,
filed in Oct. 2015, charged
Ali and Mohammad Abed
Manasra, also of Albuquerque, with conspiracy
to violate the IACA and
three substantive violations of the Act. Ali and
Manasra have entered not
guilty pleas to the charges
against them and are presumed innocent unless
convicted. Both are awaiting trial, which is scheduled for April 24, 2017.
The case was investigated by the Office of
Law Enforcement for the
Southwest Region of the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service with assistance
from the FBI and HSI.
U.S. Marshals Service,
DEA and New Mexico
Department of Game and
Fish assisted with investigation in New Mexico.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Office of
Law Enforcement for Region Eight and California
Department of Fish and
Wildlife provided support
in Calistoga, Calif., and
HSI provided support in
La Habra, Calif. The U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service
Attaché for Southeast
Asia and the Philippine

National Bureau of Investigations provided support
in Cebu City, Philippines.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys
Kristopher N. Houghton
and Sean J. Sullivan are
prosecuting the case.
The IACA prohibits the
offer or display for sale,
or the sale of any good in
a manner that falsely suggests that it is Indian produced, an Indian product,
or the product of a particular Indian and Indian
tribe. The law is designed
to prevent products from
being marketed as “Indian
made,” when the products
are not, in fact, made by
Indians. It covers all Indian and Indian-style traditional and contemporary
arts and crafts produced
after 1935, and broadly
applies to the marketing of
arts and crafts by any person in the United States.
IACA provides critical
economic benefits for Native American cultural development by recognizing
that forgery and fraudulent
Indian arts and crafts diminish the livelihood of
Native American artists
and craftspeople by lowering both market prices and
standards.

• Nedal Aysheh, 37, formerly of Gallup, N.M., and

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• Raed Aysheh, 39, of
American Canyon, Calif.,
who is identified as the
owner and operator of
Golden Bear & Legacy,
LLC, a retail store in Calistoga, Calif., that specializes
in Native American-style
jewelry.

SAVE THE DATE
March 1-4, 2017
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Milagritos: Small Miracles in Health, Science and Education

According to the indictThe purpose of the 2016 Winter Institute is to:
ment, from March 2014
• Provide state of the art information and training to students, faculty, and to Tribes and Urban
through Oct. 2015, these
communities in health and science;
four defendants conspired,
• Strengthen relationships with our Native communities and honor Native traditions through
to violate the IACA by disgathering and sharing resources and information.
playing and offering for
sale jewelry that was manufactured in the Philippines Reports to Tribes on NARTC Faculty Research
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in a manner that suggested
• Cancer Patient Navigation Training
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• Student research poster competition
that it was Indian produced
• Community Readiness Assessment in Cancer
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and the product of Ameri• Awards Ceremony- NARTC to receive a
• All of Us (Precision Medicine Initiative)
can Indian tribes. The inCongressional Award from Congressman
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turmoil and uncertainty
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•
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money by using the U.S.
• Air Quality and environmental health
Keynote Talks
mail and wire commu• American Indian Research Center for Health
• The Power to Do Small Things in a Great Way in
nications to promote the
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Health & Healing
importation and sale of the
• Innovative Presentations in Traditional Knowledge
Teshia Solomon, PhD
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•
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Inter-Professional
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der the proceeds of those
• Precision Medicine
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unlawful sales.
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program for investigators interested in working in
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State, Region, National News
New verification method means U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Tom
veteran specialty plates may now Udall fight Veteran Homelessness
in Indian Country
be ordered online
AZ Department of Transportation -Motor Vehicle Division
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHOENIX – Ordering
a veteran specialty license
plate no longer requires
standing in line at an Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle
Division office. With the
introduction of a new electronic affidavit system to
verify a veteran’s status,
plates may now be ordered
at
ServiceArizona.com,
skipping the office visit.
“As MVD continues
to be ahead of the curve
by improving customer
service, this is one of the
more gratifying changes
we’ve made,” said MVD
Director Eric Jorgensen.
“MVD is proud to provide
these plates to honor our
veterans and it’s very im-

portant to make it as easy
as possible for our customers get out of line and safely on the road.”
Under state law, only veterans and their immediate
family members may apply
for a veteran plate. Until
now, this plate could only be
ordered in person at an MVD
or Authorized Third Party
location where the applicant
would have to show veteran
status documentation.
To allow for online ordering, MVD developed an
electronic affidavit system
that the applicant must initial before the transaction
can be completed. MVD
has also established an auditing compliance system
to review applications to

Dave Kuntz (Tester)
Jennifer Talhelm (Udall)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ensure that only those who
are legally eligible receive
the plate.
Each month, more than
1,200 applications for
these plates are processed
at MVD offices. Allowing this transaction to be
done online will not only
allow customers to order
the plate at their convenience, but will reduce the
amount of customer traffic
at MVD offices.
In FY2016, veteran
plates generated just over
$1.2 million for a special
veterans fund administered
by the Arizona Department
of Veterans’ Services.
For more information on
specialty plates, please visit
www.azdot.gov/mvd.

Department of Defense Extends
Online Military Exchange Shopping Privileges to Veterans

(U.S. Senate) – U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), the Ranking Member of the
Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Vice Chairman of
the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, are calling on VA Secretary David Shulkin
to prioritize helping Native American veterans obtain access to critical housing resources.
Native Americans serve in the military at a higher rate than any other group. However, they are also at greater risk of homelessness than their veteran peers.
In a letter to Secretary Shulkin, the Senators note that tribes have reached out to
them with concerns regarding an initiative aimed at reducing homelessness among
Native American veterans called Tribal HUD-VASH. The Senators raised concerns
about the VA’s lack of assistance in providing timely support services and case management.
“Tribal HUD-VASH grants are intended to provide rental assistance, case management, and clinical and supportive services for Native American veterans who are
homeless or at risk of homelessness,” the Senators wrote. “We are concerned the
current level of support from VA is not allowing for the timely implementation of the
program or achieving the goal of reducing Native American homelessness in tribal
communities.”
The Tribal HUD-VASH program provides substance abuse treatment, mental
health care, job training, and other housing assistance. According to VA policy, participants should be provided with a case manager who serves as a direct link between
VA support services and the Native American veteran recipients.
However, the VA’s lack of focus on this program has led to poor service for Native
veterans and the recent federal hiring freeze will likely compound the problem.
Through the Tribal HUD-VASH program, 26 grants were awarded to different Indian tribes.
The Senators requested that the VA provide information regarding how the grants
are working at each of the 26 areas and any possible barriers to providing the resources to the tribes so they can carry out their housing plans.
Tester spearheaded legislation to make HUD-VASH funds available to Native
Americans living on tribal lands. Tester later introduced bipartisan legislation to
make the HUD-VASH program permanent.
In addition to cosponsoring the legislation led by Tester, Udall has fought as a
member of the Senate Appropriations Committee to increase funding for veterans
programs on tribal land, including Tribal HUD-VASH.

US Department of Defense
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Department of Defense announced a policy
change that will extend
limited online military
exchange shopping privileges to all honorably
discharged veterans of
the military. The veterans online shopping benefit will be effective this
Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
While shopping privileges exclude the purchase of
uniforms, alcohol and tobacco products, it includes
the Exchange Services’
dynamic online retail environment known so well
to service members and
their families. This policy change follows careful analysis, coordination
and strong public support.

“We are excited to provide these benefits to honorably discharged veterans
to recognize their service
and welcome them home
to their military family,”
said Peter Levine, performing the duties for the under
secretary of defense for
personnel and readiness.
“In addition, this initiative represents a low-risk,
low-cost opportunity to
help fund Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs in support of service members’ and their
families’ quality of life.
And it’s just the right thing
to do,” Levine added.
The online benefit will
also strengthen the exchanges’ online business-

es to better serve current
patrons. Inclusion of honorably discharged veterans would conservatively
double the exchanges’
online presence, thereby
improving the experience
for all patrons through By: Julie Tarallo
improved vendor terms, Office of U.S. Senator John McCain
more competitive merFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
chandise assortments, and
improved efficiencies, according to DoD officials.
Washington,
D.C. of citizens who proudly
“As a nation, we are grate- - - U.S. Senator John Mc- call this place home.
ful for the contributions of Cain (R-AZ) released the
“In little more than a
our service members. Of- following statement today century, Arizona has flourfering this lifetime online celebrating the 105th anni- ished from humble beginbenefit is one small, tangi- versary of Arizona’s state- nings to the thriving cenble way the nation can say, hood:
ter of the Sun Belt as it is
‘Thank you’ to those who
“One hundred and five known today. Arizona’s
served with honor,” Levine years ago, on February 14, diverse resources and busisaid.
1912, the State of Arizona ness-friendly environment
was officially admitted to have attracted top employthe Union. Today I join the ers that continue to create
entire Grand Canyon State jobs for our people and
in celebrating the 105th boost our economy. The
anniversary of Arizona’s natural wonders of Arizona
statehood and reflecting on – from the majestic Grand
the enormous growth and Canyon, to the scenic red
important progress that has rocks of Sedona, to the
been forged by generations iconic sandstone towers in

Celebrating Arizona Statehood Day

Statement by John McCain on resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn

By: Julie Tarallo
Office of U.S. Senator John McCain
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate
Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the resignation of
National Security Advisor Michael Flynn:
“I thank General Flynn for his many years of distinguished service to our country,
especially his invaluable contributions in the fight against terrorism. I wish him the
very best in his future endeavors.
“At the same time, General Flynn’s resignation is a troubling indication of the dysfunction of the current national security apparatus. As our nation confronts the most
complex and diverse array of global challenges since the end of World War II, it is imperative that the President select a new National Security Advisor who is empowered
by clear lines of authority and responsibility and possesses the skills and experience
necessary to organize the national security system across our government.
“General Flynn’s resignation also raises further questions about the Trump administration’s intentions toward Vladimir Putin’s Russia, including statements by the President suggesting moral equivalence between the United States and Russia despite its
invasion of Ukraine, annexation of Crimea, threats to our NATO allies, and attempted
interference in American elections. American policy toward Russia must be made
clear and unequivocal: we will honor our commitments to our NATO allies, we will
maintain and enhance our deterrent posture in Europe, we will hold Russian violators of human rights accountable for their actions, and we will maintain sanctions
on Russia so long as it continues to violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
Ukraine.
“As Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I look forward to working
with the President’s administration, especially Secretary Mattis, to defend the nation
and support our military service members.” ###

Monument Valley – draw
visitors from around the
world who are captivated
by our state’s awe-inspiring beauty. All of us lucky
enough to spend time in
the Grand Canyon State
would agree with the late
Senator Barry Goldwater
who once called Arizona,
‘113,400 square miles of
heaven that God cut out.’
I am immensely proud of
the growth and prosperity
of the great State of Arizona over the last 105 years
and believe our best days
are yet to come.”

NORTHERN ARIZONA
VA HEALTH CARE SERVICES
US Department of Defense
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Northern Arizona VA Health Care Services (NAVAHCS) is now able to
provide VA Health Care photo ID cards at the Flagstaff VA and Holbrook VA
Clinics.
To obtain a photo VA ID card, you will need to be already enrolled in the
NAVAHCS system. Bring two other forms of ID, i.e. driver license, social security card, passport, etc.
** Note for those Veterans enrolled in other VA
health regions, i.e.
Phoenix, Tucson or other states, you will not be able to obtain VA ID card
from Flagstaff or Holbrook.
For Flagstaff VA clinic, staff prefers you come in after 10:00 a.m. For questions, their number is (928) 226-1056. For Holbrook VA clinic, staff prefers
you call them to set up an appointment. Their number is (928) 524. Contact
hopi Veterans Services at (928) 734-3461 for more information.

10 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
MARKETING MANAGER
Hopi Tutuveni
PO Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

Job Description:
The marketing manager manages the day-to-day marketing and sales
activities of the Tutuveni and long term marketing and sales strategy
for the newspaper. This position is responsible for planning and organizing the marketing, advertising and sales component of the Tutuveni to generate revenue for the business. The incumbent performs
duties of considerable difficulty and complexity requiring working
knowledge & skills in marketing, sales, advertisement, negotiation,
public relations and newspaper publication methods, digital marketing, techniques, policies & procedures. The incumbent will develop,
coordinate and implement all promotional campaigns and perform
other duties as assigned in order to achieve office/tribal goals and
objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Minimum of Associates Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Accounting/Bookkeeping
Experience: Two (2) years work experience in marketing, advertising,
sales, bookkeeping, accounting and office manager, executive secretary level and preferable experience in the newspaper business, Or;
Any equivalent combination of Education, Training and Experience,
which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Desired Qualifications:
Speak and understand the Hopi language fluently.
Salary: $39,000 per annum, FT, Non-exempt, 32hrs/wk
A complete signed application must be submitted to the Office
of Human Resources by 12:00 noon on the closing date. HR will
accept resumes; however, the applicant understands that it is not
in lieu of the application. “See resume attached” on the application
will not be accepted. Any questions may be directed to the Office of
Human Resources at (928) 734-3212.
Applications can be submitted to the Office of Human Resources in
person or by mail to: The Hopi Tribe, Human Resources, PO Box 123,
Kykotsmovi Arizona 86039. By Fax:: 928-734-6611 (call to verify your
fax has been received). Email: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us

1st Annual
Men’s Wellness
Conference
Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center
March 16, 2017
8:00am. ~ 5:00pm.
FREE EVENT
First 100 registrations will receive a t-shirt.

For more information
and a registration form,
please contact:
(928) 737-6300

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3A966c05bac6a25312. Public record. Not legal advice.