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HOPI TUTUVENI
Volume 24, Number 03
POWAMUYA
February
The cleansing moon
HOPI CALENDAR
TUESDAY, February 2, 2016
First Mesa Village Tawapa Spring Nonpoint
Source Water Quality Improvement Project
Kyaamuya- December
Paamuya- January
Powamuya- February
Osomuyaw- March
Kwiyamuyaw- April
Hakitonmuyaw- May
Woko’uyis- June
Talangva- July
Talapaamuya- August
Nasan’muyaw- September
Toho’osmuyaw- October
Kelmuya- November
Tawapa Spring after the Restoration Project
Tawapa Spring before Restoration Project
This Month In
Hopi History
• Pottery and weaving were
developed by A.D.500
Lionel Puhuyesva
Director, Hopi Water
Resource Program
The Hopi Water Resources
Program (WRP)
• Plazas and kivas like those
of present day Hopi, were and U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Region
made A.D.900-1000.
• Feb. 4 Ancestors of the 9 (USEPA), along with
Navajo arrived in th South- The Villages of First Mesa
Administrations and their
west in the 15th century
traditional leaders, have
• Feb. 24 Hopi pottery found
joined efforts in a wateras far away as Verde Valley,
shed-based project that adChinle Valley, and Southdressed nonpoint sources
ern Arizona.
of pollution that negatively
impacted Tawapa Spring in
First Mesa, Arizona. The
restoration and protection
of this spring is important
Hopi Water ResourcCOMMUNITY toes the
Program and the villages
CALENDAR of First Mesa to enhance
the water quality and therefore, return the spring to a
Hopi Jr Hig School
healthier state that will be
Basketball Schedule
safer for tribal members
2/4: TBA NAIC Tourney use in traditional rituals.
Although the villages now
Kayenta Middle School
have municipal water sys2/6: TBA NAIC Finals
tems, springs are still utiChinle
lized by the Hopi people
Hopi High School
for drinking water, agricultural irrigation and ceremoBasketball Schedule
2/2: 4p vs. Alchesay (H) nial use. At one time, the
2/4: 12n vs. WindowRock (H) springs were the primary
2/5: 12n vs. RoundValley (H) supply of water for all uses
to the Hopi villages.
The project started out
with many planning sessions with the local leadership and took a few years
to get all the necessary
documents and the submittal of funding application
to USEPA.
The WRP was successful
in getting awarded funding through a nationwide
competitive grant selection
process and it was time to
go to work.
Albert Silas III, Nonpoint Source Coordinator
was the lead assigned to
keep the project moving
forward with the aid of
other WRP personnel and
temporary workers.
The first course of action was to take baseline
samples to evaluate water
quality prior to the spring
rehabilitation. Major constituents of concern were
E. Coli, arsenic, total dissolved solids and ortho
phosphates to name a few.
Work began in earnest
and the area was cleared of
invasive species that had
begun to overrun the area.
The next phase was to
earth work and then the
actual building of retention
walls around the pond and
to close the area in.
Due to the hard work
and collaboration in this
project it came out as a
great success. Some other that aided in the project
were Hopi Tribal Housing
Authority and Hopi Jr/Sr
High School both of whom
aided by allowing WRP to
utilize natural stone that
the retaining walls are
made of.
The Water Resources Area had to be cleared of invasive species that overtook
Program is proud of the the area.
outcome and we hope the
First Mesa Villagers continue to utilize and maintain the spring well into the
future. We like to thank
the Temporary Workers
for all their work and dedication to the Project and
they are: Steven Honanie, Lamual Howato, Dewayne Ahownewa, Kerwin
Holmes, Daylan Qotswisiwma, Leon Lalo and Lindsey Koinva. Kwa Kwai to
all of you!
If you have any questions
in regards to this project
please feel free to contact Craig Andrews with the Office of Range Management
the Water Resources Pro- helps to excavate the pond.
gram at (928) 734-3712.
Second Mesa Day School
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86039
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Wadsworth selected as new
Secretary for Tribal Council
Hopi
Tutuveni
Among five candidates seeking the
position of Hopi
Tribal Council secretary, Maxine Wadsworth was selected
as the top contender
and offered a twoyear position as secretary to the Hopi
Tribal Council.
Wadsworth
is
Water Clan from
the Village of Shungopavy.
“It’s an exciting
new line of work for
me and I’m looking
forward to working
with the Hopi Trib-
al Council, Tribal
programs & Departments and the Hopi
communities,” said
Wadsworth.
According to the
constitution, candidates vying for the
secretary position,
must have been a
resident
member
of the Hopi Tribe,
must speak the Hopi
language fluently
and read and write
English well. The
position is not an
appointed position,
but a regular employment position.
Congratulations
and welcome to
Maxine Wadsworth.
Installation of retaining wall around pond pictured
from left to right: Steven Honanie, Lamual Howato,
Leon Lalo, Lindsey Koinva and Albert Silas III.
Happy Valentines Day - Feb. 14
Albert Silas III, Nonpoint Source Coordinator
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HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
FY2016 Task Teams/Boards/Committee Listing
Resolution H-015-2011: Task Teams shall be considered “Recommending Bodies.”
List updated 1/22/16
STAFF
Director/
Managing Editor
Louella Nahsonhoya
928-734-3281
Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us
WATER/ENERGY TEAM
(Resolution H-085-2011)
Norman Honanie, Chairman, Village of Kykotsmovi
Malinda Andrews, Village of Mishongnovi (Mervin Yoyetewa -Temp)
Rosa Honani, Village of Sipaulovi
Bruce Fredericks, Upper Village of Moenkopi
Lamar Keevama, Vice Chairman Village of Bacavi
Wallace Youvella Sr., First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Chairman Herman G. Honanie, Office of the Chairman
LOBBYING SELECTION COMMITTEE
(Resolution H-047-2015)
Mervin Yoyetewa, Village of Mishongnovi
Norene Kootswatewa, Village of Sipaulovi
Antone Honanie, Village of Kykotsmovi
Gail Poley, Village of Bacavi
LeRoy Shingoitewa, Upper Village of Moenkopi
Albert T. Sinquah, First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Chairman Herman G. Honanie, Office of the Chairman
Secretary II
LAND TEAM
(Resolution H-013-1998)
Lamar Keevama, Chairman Village of Bacavi
Annette Talayumptewa, Village of Mishongnovi
Rosa Honani, Village of Sipaulovi
Antone Honanie, Village of Kykotsmovi
LeRoy Shingoitewa, Vice Chairman Upper Village of Moenkopi
Dale Sinquah, First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman
MOENKOPI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LOAN
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
(Resolution H-039-2014)
Village of Upper Moenkopi
Village of Sipaulovi
Mervin Yoyetewa, Village of Mishongnovi
Lamar Keevama, Village of Bacavi
Nada Talayumptewa, Village of Kykotsmovi
Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman
Ex-Officios:
Office of the General Counsel
Office of the Treasurer
Belma Navakuku
Stan Bindell
Dr. Angela Gonzales
LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK TEAM
(Resolution H-094-2001)
(Secretary to be selected from Team)
Mervin Yoyetewa, Village of Mishongnovi
Wayne Kuwanhyoima Upper Village of Moenkopi
Miona Kaping, Village of Kykotsmovi
Gail Poley, Village of Bacavi
Norene Kootswatewa, Village of Sipaulovi
Albert T. Sinquah, First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Ex-Officios:
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Office of the Vice Chairman
Ronald Honyumptewa, Hopi Resource Enforcement Service
Jamie Kootswatewa, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Vacant Hopi Tribal Court
Vacant Prosecutor’s Office
Vacant Public Defenders Office
Vacant Village COPS Program
TRANSPORTATION TASK TEAM
(Resolution H-065-2003)
Ruth Kewanimptewa, Village of Bacavi
Annette Talayumptewa, Village of Mishongnovi
Nada Talayumptewa, Village of Kykotsmovi
Michael Elmer, Upper Village of Moenkopi
Norene Kootswatewa, Village of Sipaulovi
Celestino Youvella, First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Ex-Officios:
Chairman Herman G. Honanie, Office of the Chairman
Fred Shupla, Office of Economic Development
Clayton Honyumptewa, Department of Natural Resources
General Counsel’s Office
Financial Management
Realty Services
Cultural Preservation
Range Management
Hopi Transit
BIA Hopi Agency Branch of Roads
GAMING TASK TEAM
(Resolution H-083-2015)
Miona Kaping, Chairperson Village of Kykotsmovi
Malinda Andrews, Vice Chairperson Village of Mishongnovi - Annette Talayumptewa
Gail Poley, Village of Bacavi
Michael Elmer, Village of Moenkopi
Anita Bahnimptewa, Village of Sipaulovi
Celestino Youvella, First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Chairman Herman G. Honanie, Office of the Chairman
Ex-Officios:
Office of the General Counsel
Gerald Calnimptewa, Office of Tribal Operations
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATION COMMITTEES
(Resolution H-023-2015)
Morgan Keegan:
Nada Talayumptewa, Village of Kykotsmovi
Rosa Honani, Village of Sipaulovi
Lamar Keevama, Village of Bacavi
Bruce Fredericks, Upper Village of Moenkopi
Malinda Andrews, Village of Mishongnovi (Mervin Yoyetewa-Temp)
Dale Sinquah First, Mesa Consolidated Villages
Chairman Herman G. Honanie, Office of the Chairman
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Office of the Vice Chairman
Wachovia:
Norman Honanie, Village of Kykotsmovi
Anita Bahnimptewa, Village of Sipaulovi
Lamar Keevama, Village of Bacavi
LeRoy Shingoitewa, Upper Village of Moenkopi
Wallace Youvella Sr., First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Mervin Yoyetewa, Village of Mishongnovi
Chairman Herman G. Honanie, Office of the Chairman
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Office of the Vice Chairman
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT TASK TEAM
(Resolution H-046-2015)
Nada Talayumptewa, Village of Kykotsmovi
Anita Bahnimptewa, Village of Sipaulovi
Ruth Kewanimptewa, Village of Bacavi
LeRoy Shingoitewa, Upper Village of Moenkopi
Mervin Yoyetewa, Village of Mishongnovi
Wallace Youvella Sr., First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Chairman Herman G. Honanie, Office of the Chairman
Robert Sumatzkuku Office of the Treasurer
Shirley Wesaw, Director Office of Financial Management
Wayne Taylor, Jr. Office of the Executive Director
CPA TASK TEAM
(Resolution H-075-2013)
(One Council Representative from each village)
TAWAOVI DEVELOPMENT TEAM (Resolution H-044-2001)
Chairman Herman G. Honanie, Office of the Chairman
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Office of the Vice Chairman
Clayton Honyumptewa, Manager Department of Natural Resources
Noreen Sakiestewa, Manager Department of Education
Lori Joshweseoma, Manager Department of Health & Human Services
Chester Carl, Executive Director Hopi Tribal Housing Authority
Fred Shupla, Community Planner Community Planning Economic
Development
Ruth Kewanimptewa, Hopi Tribal Council
LeRoy Shingoitewa, Hopi Tribal Council
Shirley Wesaw, Director Office of Financial Management
HOPI TRIBE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. –
COMMUNICATION LIAISON COMMITTEE
(Resolution H-099-2012)
Chairman or Rep. from Office of Chairman
Vice Chairman or Rep. from Office of Vice Chairman
Office of General Counsel
Lamar Keevama, Village of Bacavi/Hopi Land Team
Mervin Yoyetewa, Village of Mishongnovi
Norman Honanie, Village of Kykotsmovi/Water-Energy Team
Anita Bahnimptewa, Village of Sipaulovi
Bruce Fredericks, Upper Village of Moenkopi
Dale Sinquah, First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Council Representative, Hopi Transportation Task Team
Representative, HTEDC BOD
Chief Executive Officer, HTEDC
HOPI TRIBE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(Resolution H-071-2005)
Lamar Keevama, 2-year Hopi Member Term (HTC Appointed)
Stephen P. Puhr, 4-year Term: August 28, 2014–April 28, 2017
Brandon Pride, 4-year Term: October 09, 2015–October 08, 2019
Jerry Lane, 2-year Term: October 09, 2015 – October 08, 2017
Rosalie Talahongva, 3-Year Hopi Member Term: August 28, 2014–
August 28, 2017
VACANT: 3-year Hopi Member Term
David Newlin, 4-year Term: July 1, 2015–June 30, 2019
EDUCATION ORDINANCE #36 REVISION TEAM
Vacant Chairperson
Vacant Hopi Board of Education
Vacant Hopi Board of Education
Vacant Superintendent, BIA OIEP
Vacant Office of the Vice Chairman
Vacant Office of the Chairman
Vacant Hopi Tribal Council
Vacant Hopi Tribal Council
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD
Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa, Chairperson Department of Education
Rayma Duyongwa, Alternate Member Department of Education
Ruth Kewanimptewa, Member Tribal Council Representative
Wayne Kuwanhyoima (Alternate Member) Tribal Council Representative
Felina Cordova, Member Student Representative
Vacant, Alternate Member Student Representative
Vacant, Interim Member Hopi Board of Education
Vacant, Alternate Member Hopi Board of Education
Carlene Tenakhongva, Member Office of the Chairman
Marilyn Fredericks, Alternate Member Office of the Chairman
Donna Humetewa-Kaye, Member Office of the Vice Chairman
Vacant, Alternate Member Office of the Vice Chairman
Ex-Officios:
Vacant BIA Hopi Agency
LuAnn Leonard Hopi Education Endowment Fund
Staff:
Kathlene Sumatzkuku, Program Administrator
Georgianna Sieweyumptewa, Intake/MIS Coordinator
Cecelia Shortman, Higher Education Advisor
Marcella Silas, Vocational Advisor
Jacqueline Torivio, Secretary
Cindi Polingyumptewa
928-734-3282
cpolingyumptewa@hopi.nsn.us
Reporter
Crystal Dee
928-734-3284
cdee@hopi.nsn.us
EDITORIAL BOARD
The Hopi Tutuveni
Official Newspaper of
the Hopi Tribe
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Ph: (928) 734-3282
Fax: (928) 734-0734
CIRCULATION
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twice a month, with a circulation of 3,400 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper is delivered
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday
of each month to the following locations: Keams Canyon
Store, Polacca Circle M, Hopi
Health Care Center, Tsakursovi,
Hopi Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Hotevilla
Store, Moenkopi Travel Center,
Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tribal
Government Complex and all
Village Administration offices.
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TRIBAL COUNCIL
Herman G. Honanie
CHAIRMAN
Alfred Lomahquahu Jr
VICE CHAIRMAN
Vernita Selestewa
Tribal Secretary
Robert Sumatzkuku
Tribal Treasurer
Alfonso Sakeva
Sergeant-At-Arms
Village of Upper
Moenkopi
Michael Elmer
Bruce Fredericks
Wayne Kuwanhyoima
LeRoy Shingoitewa
Village of Bakabi
Ruth Kewanimptewa
Lamar Keevama
Gail Poley
Village of Kykotsmovi
Antone Honanie
Norman Honanie
Miona Kaping
Nada Talayumptewa
Village of Sipaulovi
Norene Kootswatewa
Anita Bahnimptewa
Rosa Honani
Village of Mishongnovi
Annette F. Talayumptewa
Malinda Andrews
Mervin Yoyetewa
First Mesa Consolidated
Villages
Albert T. Sinquah
Wallace Youvella Sr.
Dale Sinquah
Celestino Youvella
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HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
Task Teams/Boards/Committee Listing Continued
Resolution H-015-2011: Task Teams shall be considered “Recommending Bodies.”
HOPI BOARD OF EDUCATION
Angeline Joseph, Chairperson First Mesa Elementary School
Vacant, Hopi Jr./Sr. High School
Jack Harding Jr., Representative Hopi Day School
Doris Honanie, Member Moencopi Day School
Vacant, Hopi Mission School
Leora H. Coin, Member Hotevilla Bacavi Community School
Wallace Youvella, Member Keams Canyon Elementary School
Daryl Pahona, Second Mesa Day School
Ex-Officios:
Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa, Director Department of Education
LuAnn Leonard, Hopi Education Endowment Fund
Eric North, Bureau of Indian Education
HOPI EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND BOARD
Executive Committee/Ex Officio Members:
President Dr. Kim Kahe Corkin; Chairman Herman G. Honanie
Vice President Romalita Laban; Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu
Treasurer Brent Hines; Ruth Kewanimptewa, Hopi Tribal Council
Secretary Dr. Pamela Powell; Debbie Nez-Manuel; Stephanie Parker
Members:
Dr. Angela Gonzales, Dianne Albert, Winifred Wong, Terry Hines,
Darold Joseph, Lynn Fredericks, Debra Onase, Janet Regner, Lyle Balenquah,
K. Tsanina Lomawaima, Trevor Reed, Dr. Jeremy Garcia, Bruce Talawyma,
Dr. Laura Huenneke, Cpt. DeAlva Honahnie, James Surveyor, Justin Hongeva,
Theresa Natoni Price
ELECTION BOARD
Regular Board Members:
Chairman Kristopher Holmes, Term: December 18, 2012- December 17, 2017
Vice Chairman Marlene Sekayquaptewa, Term: March 13, 2013- March 13, 2018
Colleen Seletstewa, Term: May 9, 2012- May 8, 2017
Mary Ann Tenakhongva, Term: March 13, 2013- March 13, 2018
Oran Selestewa, Term: December 12, 2014- December 17, 2017
Alternate Board Members:
George Nasafotie, Jr. Alternate #1
Vacant Alternate #2
Trinette Tungovia Alternate #3
HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY/BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Sandy Whitehair, Chairperson Term: July 22, 2014 – July 22, 2018
Mark Joseph Term: July 22, 2014 – July 22, 2018
Vacant Term: (2-year term)
Patrick Secakuku Term: January 1, 2014 – July 21, 2017
Eldon Kalemsa, Jr. Term: May 5, 2015 – July 23, 2018
GRAZING HEARING BOARD
Audrey Navasie, Chairperson Spider Mound Livestock Association
Davis Tallas, Vice-Chairperson Hopi Livestock Association
Lloyd Ami Sr. Polacca Stock Growers Association
Lewis Pavinyama Second Mesa Livestock Association
Vacant Third Mesa Livestock Association
Vacant U/L Moenkopi District Livestock Board
Lougredita Ashike Voices of the People
Ex-Officios:
Priscilla Pavatea ORM/Land Operations Director
Robinson Honani Range Conservationist
Ronald Honyumptewa Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
HOPI LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATIONS
Hopi Livestock Association Davis Tallas
Lower Moenkopi Grazing Board VACANT
Polacca Stock Growers Association Lloyd Ami, Sr.
Second Mesa Livestock Association Ronald Laban
Spider Mound Livestock Association Audrey Navasie
Third Mesa Livestock Association Randolph Poleahla
Upper Moenkopi Livestock Board VACANT
Voices of the People VACANT
Ex-Officios:
Land Operations/ORM Director Priscilla Pavatea
HRES Director Ronald Honyumptewa
OHLA Director Edison Tu’tsi
Range Conservationist Robinson Honani
HOPI HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
(Resolution – H-098-2001)
VACANT Moenkopi Representative
VACANT First Mesa Representative
VACANT Second Mesa Representative
VACANT Third Mesa Representative
VACANT Member-At-Large
Anita Bahnimptewa Hopi Tribal Council Representative
VACANT Office of the Chairman
VACANT Office of the Vice Chairman
Ex-officio Members:
Lori Joshweseoma, Director Department of Community Health Services
VACANT Hopi Health Care Center
YOUTH TREATMENT CENTER STEERING COMMITTEE
VACANT Hopi Guidance Center
VACANT Hopi Tribal Council
VACANT Hopi Tribal Housing Authority
VACANT Hopi Guidance Center
VACANT Office of Financial Management
VACANT Outside Treatment Provider
Delfred Leslie Hopi Tribal Court
VACANT Outside Building Inspector
VACANT At-Large Individual
VACANT At-Large Individual
PENSION COMMITTEE
Lisa Pawwinnee, HR Director Pension Committee Chairperson
LeRoy Shingoitewa Hopi Tribal Council
Chairman Herman G. Honanie Executive Office Representative
Robert Sumatzkuku Tribal Treasurer
Ex-Officios:
David Waterman Deputy General Counsel
Pamela Means, Means & Associates
Tim Schannep, Robert Quiroz, CBIZ
Shirley Wesaw, Director Office of Financial Management
Lucille Lomawaima, Benefits Coordinator Office of Personnel Management
Marjorie Joseph, Payroll Supervisor Office of Payroll
HOPI DETENTION FACILITY STEERING COMMITTEE
(Resolution – H-111-2012
VACANT Hopi Tribal Court
Andrew Gashwazra, Vice Chairperson Community Planning & Economic Development
Mervin Yowytewa Law Enforcement Task Team
Miona Kaping Law Enforcement Task Team
Chairman Herman G. Honanie Office of the Chairman
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr. Office of the Vice Chairman
VACANT Office of the Prosecutor
Jamie Kootswatewa BIA-Hopi Law Enforcement Services
Ronald Honyumptewa Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
VACANT Hopi Guidance Center
Wendell Honanie BIA-Office of Facilities Management
Vernita Selestewa Tribal Secretary – Admin. Support
HOPI TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. James Underwood, Chairman
Mr. Donald Massey, Vice Chairman
Mr. Wilfred Moore, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. James “Mickey” McKandles, Director
ARIZONA COMMISSION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
VACANT, Member Hopi Tribal Council Representative
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
VACANT Hopi Tribal Council Liaison
HEADSTART – LIAISON (H-040-2013)
Anita Bahnimptewa Hopi Tribal Council
Antone Honanie Hopi Tribal Council
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr. Hopi Tribal Council
ALL INDIAN PUEBLO COUNCIL
Hopi Delegate Hopi Tribal Council
REVENUE COMMISSION
Danny Honanie, Chief Revenue Officer Term: Jan. 1, 2014 – Dec. 31, 2015
Leon Lomakema, Dep. Rev. Commissioner Term: Jan. 1, 2014 – Dec. 31, 2015
Merwin Kooyahoema, Dep. Rev. Commissioner Term: Jan. 1, 2014 – Dec. 31, 2015
TUTUVENI EDITORIAL BOARD (Resolution H-019-2010) (3-members)
Stan Bindell
Belma Navakuku
Dr. Angela Gonzales
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
In the January 19, 2016 issue of the Hopi Tutuveni
there is an interesting article on Action Item 008-2016
where the Hopi Tribal Council approved the settlement
of $8,250,000 in a lawsuit the Hopi Tribe brought against
Morgan Keegan over tribal investments. Tribal Chairman Herman Honanie’s comments are most interesting:
(1) that the tribal council was fully aware of the investment transactions; (2) that the Morgan Keegan supplied
the tribal council with “hundreds of documents” that
proved the tribe was fully aware of the investments and
knowingly authorized the investment transactions; (3)
that the tribe made money from its investments; and (4)
that the attorney Norberto Cisneros and the Hopi Tribe
MK Investment Team felt $8,250,000 was the best settlement the tribe could get from the lawsuit.
Some of you may know of this matter and how the
tribal council removed the late Russell Mockta, Jr., former tribal treasurer, over allegations by Leroy Shingoitewa, Joe Begay and Robert Lyttle, that he acted independently, made investments without the authorization
of the tribal council, and that he lost a lot of the tribe’s
money in bad investments. Mockta was suspended and
later removed by council action. Sadly, Mockta passed
away from complications of health issues not long after
his removal.
Now we have validation from the chairman of the
tribe that Mockta was, in fact, performing within the
parameters of his position, that the tribal council was
fully aware of the transactions, and that the tribe actually made money. So, in my opinion, Russell Mockta, Jr.
has been vindicated.
Mockta was subjected to tremendous emotional pain
and suffering during the year-long investigation that led
to his removal in 2011. A lot of money was spent on attorneys, who, in my opinion, manufactured allegations
to increase their billable hours. It was during this period
that many of us questioned the legality of the attorney
billings and that some, if not all, of the attorneys did not
have legal contracts with the tribal council. The same
questions remain today.
Hopi people need to know how the entire matter started, and why it had a very unfortunate ending. Hopi people also need to know: Who made these allegations that
we now know are false? And what were their motives?
What will be the consequences of those who deliberately lied to the tribal council? We also need to know why
the tribal council did not do their own due diligence to
find out the truth instead of listening to the attorneys.
Would this constitute “serious neglect of duty?”
I hope and urge the current tribal council will find it in
their hearts to issue a formal apology to Russell Mockta’s family. I also urge the tribal council to reimburse the
Mockta family for the expenses they incurred in their
defense; and that Mockta’s years of service to the tribe
be fully reinstated so that his family can enjoy the retirement benefits he worked so hard to get. It is only the
right thing to do.
In the end, the Hopi Tribe and we, the Hopi people,
lost because a lot of our money was spent to wrongfully
prosecute Mockta. Lawyers like Robert Lyttle and Norberto Cisneros made a lot of money. Morgan Keegan won
because they proved that they acted with full knowledge
and authority of the tribal council. But sadly, we lost a
tribal elder and a veteran. Mockta was used as a scapegoat because of someone’s greed. Our villages also lost as
they had to pull their investments. So I urge fellow tribal
members to require and mandate that the tribal council
start a full tribal and federal investigation into this matter.
Ben Nuvamsa
Former Hopi Tribal Chairman
Village of Shungopavi
4 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI
LOCAL NEWS
Hantavirus Outbreak on
the Navajo Nation
Tribe’s Department of Department of
By Velleda Sidney
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Health & Human Services along with the
Dancing Into the New Year
By: Doris Hoyungowa,
Childcare Provider
Hopi Wellness Center Kids Korner
Greetings to all! We are in the month
of January 2016, how time flies! Kids
Korner is taking applications for the new
year; stop by the Hopi Wellness Center and fill out an application for your
child(ren). Children ages 1-7 years of age
are eligible to use Kids Korner. An updated immunization record is required to be
submitted for your child(ren). When the
registration process is complete, the parent/guardian goes through an orientation
process. Kids Korner provides various
arts & crafts activities, and educational
lessons (alphabets, numbers and colors in
both English and Hopi).
The monthly activities go according
to the theme for each month of the year.
Children’s learning abilities varies with
their age levels. Kids Korner has been
very active thanks to the parents and
guardians for bringing their children and
grandchildren when they come to work
out at the Hopi Fitness Center. Parents
and guardians are the vital role models
in the eyes of these young ones, gearing
them towards health and fitness.
Children use all body parts to gain muscle through the use of fine motor skills to
large muscle development; which also
contributes to the child’s health. We encourage you to continue to include your
children/grandchildren in your daily exercise activities.
We welcome all children ages one to
seven years of age. We like seeing new
faces in Kids Korner and making new
friends. There is no cost to use the services of Kids Korner; come in and take
advantage of the services!
The hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 12:00pm-7:00pm; and we
are closed on Fridays and on holidays.
The Hopi Tribe’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness Office received
notification of a death on the Navajo
Reservation on Jan. 12, caused by complications from the Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, (HPS). This report came
from the Navajo Nation’s Public Health
Preparedness Program Coordinator Dave
Nez. Immediate notification was then
provided to the Department of Health &
Human Services within the Hopi Tribe,
we participated in Navajo Nation’s conference calls to learn more of how the
case was being investigated by the Navajo Nation’s Indian Health Services
Infection Prevention, and Navajo Nation
Epidemiology Center. In the meantime
Navajo Nation generated a notification titled, “TCRHCC Confirms First Hantavirus Death of 2016”, for immediate media
release on January 13, 2016 to inform the
public of the Hantavirus outbreak.
What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus is a severe, sometimes fatal, respiratory disease
transmitted to humans through direct
contact with infected rodents, their urine,
droppings, saliva, or nesting materials or
by breathing in virus-containing particles from rodent urine or droppings that
are stirred into the air. The peridomestic
setting (e.g. barns, outbuildings, sheds)
are potential sites where people may be
exposed to the virus, however rodents
may also be present in homes (especially
during colder months). Special precaution should be taken when cleaning up
rodent infested areas or any buildings or
structures where rodent are suspected to
have been. It is important to avoid actions that raise dust, such as sweeping or
vacuuming; wet cleaning methods with
a disinfectant such as chlorine bleach
should be used, along with appropriate
personal protective equipment, (PPE).
The beginning symptoms of Hantavirus
are “flu-like” – fatigue, fever, headache,
and muscle aches. Aggravated symptoms
are abdominal problems such as diarrhea,
nausea and vomiting. For to 10 days after the initial phase of illness, late symptoms of Hantavirus appear which include
coughing and shortness of breath (caused
by fluid in the lungs); it is important to
see your health care provider immediately if experiencing these symptoms. Many
individuals who contract HPS reported
that they had not seen rodents or their
droppings before becoming ill, however
if rodent exposure in known, it is important to relay this information to your medical provider upon seeking treatment.
The Hopi Tribe’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program, The Hopi
Hopi Health Care Center’s Office of Environmental Health has started informing
the Hopi Public about Hantavirus. This
information is being provided verbally
and through brochures and handouts disseminated by our health workers in the
community and presentations are available through the mentioned offices. Also,
the Hopi Health Care Center, Office of
Environmental Health is working on a
Public Service Announcements, (PSA’s)
to be played periodically throughout the
week on our local radio channel KUYI
(88.1 FM).
Spring is around the corner and a time
when people begin, “spring cleaning”.
Please take the time to carefully read
the Hantavirus educational material distributed in your communities before any
cleaning of areas where there are signs of
fresh rodent droppings, urine or nesting.
Discuss this material with your families,
elders, those with functional needs and
younger children to avoid transmission
of the virus that occurs when a person
breathes in air contaminated with the virus.
How can you tell if the rodent is the
known two species that carry the Hantavirus disease? (“Deer Mouse” or
“White-footed Mouse”) The answer is:
Any rat or mouse found should be treated
as a carrier of the Hantavirus. It is very
important to know the proper steps to
cleaning up areas that appear to be infested by mice or rodents. Such as: Usage
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
cleaning methods and products to properly to clean an infested mice area. To
know how many days should to ventilate
mice infested area before conducting a
clean-up. And recognizing the symptoms
of the Hantavirus are all important topics
you should be aware of prior to conducting a safe clean-up.
The Hopi Tribe’s Public Health Preparedness Program, Hopi Tribe’s Department of Health & Human Services and
Hopi Health Care Center Office of Environmental Health continues to collaborate with Navajo Nation’s Epidemiology
Center and Navajo Nation Department of
Health Services to continue to work together on prevention education materials
to keep our community informed to prevent, Hantavirus in our community.
If you have any questions or you would
like our programs to provide education
on Hantavirus, call: Public Health Emergency Preparedness (928) 734-3664, Department of Health & Human Services
at (928) 734-3403 or Hopi Health Care
Center – Office of Environmental Health
at (928) 737-6283.
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, February 2, 2016 5
LOCAL NEWS
Sipaulovi Housing road Do you have an opinion or perspective you
would like to share with Tutuveni readers?
improvement project complete Do you, your group or organization have
a newsworthy event or activity of interest
Crystal Dee
Indian Affairs (BIA) Road of help since they were to the Hopi community that you want to reDepartment, Show Low established,” said KuwanHopi Tutuveni
Construction, Red Plains invaya. “Because of BIA
port on? The Editorial Board and Manag“It has been over 20 Construction,
Sipaulovi bureaucracy a lot of projyears since we have been Community Service Ad- ects didn’t go through, but
trying to have the road ministrator (CSA) Bonnie with the help of HDOT, ing Editor for the Hopi Tutuveni extend an
fixed at lower Sipaulovi Secakuku and members local projects are being put
invitation to readers to submit letters and
Housing,” said Cedric of the Sipaulovi Board of in the forefront.”
Kuwaninvaya, Chairman Directors took part in the
Before the road Project
for the Sipaulovi Board of final inspection.
started, Sipaulovi resi- articles you feel are of interest to the Hopi
Directors. “It has been on
Lomayaktewa said the dents experienced vehicle
BIA’s (Bureau of Indian inspection is the last phase damages due to all the pot- community. Although submission does not
Affairs) priority list for a in closing out the project. holes in the road. “People
long time and it seemed During the inspection, are grateful that we have a guarantee publication, we will do our best to
like it was never going to they went on a test drive nice road,” said Secakuku.
be fixed.”
of the road and everything “The access into the hous- read all submissions promptly and contact
Kuwaninvaya said he seemed to be within the ing area is more accessible
was skeptical when he scope of work as specified and it’s a nice road.”
you within one week if we are interested in
heard they were going to in the contract. Tests were
Karen Talashoma and
start construction on the performed during con- Geraldine Bakurza, both publishing your letter or article. The followroad because they were at struction on the subgrade, Sipaulovi Housing resithe top of the priority list compaction, gravel densi- dence said the new road is ing guidelines are provided to help you preand then went to the very ty, clay and sand mixture, awesome and the best on
bottom.
asphalt mixture and con- the Hopi reservation.
pare your submission and to increase the
“Now that it has become sistency of oil used. The
Bakurza said she feels
a reality, we believe it,” test results were sent to the it’s the best road because
likelihood that it will be published.
said Kuwaninvaya.
BIA for review and passed. there are no potholes on
The Hopi Department
of Transportation Director
(HDOT), Michael Lomayaktewa said they contracted Show Low Construction for the Second Mesa
Streets Project (HIR 506
(1) which will cost over
a million dollars to complete. Construction began
on Aug. 24 with an expected completion date of Nov.
21, but was not completed
until Nov. 6.
The final inspection on
the Project was held Jan
20 and HDOT, Bureau of
“The inspection went
good. There were no concerns. BIA will send us
a letter notifying us if we
have any outstanding invoices and all the contractors are paid,” said Lomayaktewa. “Then they will
send us a notice for the release of claims which ends
the project.”
Kuwaninvaya said the
construction project was
quick and there wasn’t any
inconveniences to the residents.
“HDOT has been a lot
the road, its smooth and
you can enjoy the drive
without worrying about
potholes.
“It was terrible before,”
said Bakurza. “There were
a lot of potholes and damages to our vehicles.”
Talashoma added, “We
don’t have to drive over
someone’s yard to get to
the other side.”
With this construction
complete, Lomayaktewa
said he hopes to move on
to the next project at the
Sand Clan
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters to the editor should be of concern or interest to Tutuveni readers.
Letters must be original, previously unpublished and written by the person
whose name appears with the letter. The writer’s name must be included
with the letter, along with the writer’s address and daytime phone number to
aid with verification; the phone number will not be published. Anonymous
letters and letters written under pseudonyms will not be published. The Tutuveni reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity, and may
decline to print letters considered potentially libelous or slanderous in
nature. Letters should not exceed 500 words.
NEWS ARTICLES
The Hopi Tutuveni welcomes non-commissioned, self-generated articles reporting local, state and national news items of interest to members of the Hopi Tribe. We are especially interested in articles reporting
on local events and activities involving members of the Hopi Tribe.
Submission does not guarantee publication. Articles may be edited for
style, length and clarity. If significant editing in required, the Managing
Editor will communicate with the writer prior to publication. Article
submissions should not exceed 1500 words
Hopi Health Care Center honors
employees at awards ceremony SUBMISSIONS
HHCC SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse
Examiner) Program, in 2015 made
major strides and is the first of its kind
The Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC) in the area, to serve victims of sexual
held an awards ceremony on Jan. 20 to assault.
honor the dedication and work ethics of
HHCC, Hopi Tribal employees and teams Individual: – Richard Stevens, Facilities
for their achievements and dedication to Management was recognized as being
the improvement of health care and pa- very instrumental in his department by
tient services. Each awardee and team re- overseeing and accomplishing numerous
ceived a plaque recognizing their accom- tasks in 2015; and reorganizing and replishments and all nominees received vamping numerous organizational wide
honorable mention certificates.
systems to improve services for HHCC.
Darryl Melvin, HHCC Chief Executive Officer and Wayne Taylor, Jr., Hopi HHCC Exceptional Achievement
Tribe Executive Director provided open- Award:
ing remarks before the awards ceremony Nadine Ami willingly accepted the role
began.
of acting Chief Finance Officer during
“Working as the CEO is not all lights a period of leadership transition. In this
and glitter. There are some tasks that are capacity, she provided significant leadchallenging; but with exceptional emership stability and supervisory ability
ployees, I see things differently,” said
to the finance division while working
Melvin.
with a finance team to establish the 2015
He recalled how dedicated employees
were before he left HHCC and now that collection goal.
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
he is back, there is not much difference,
employees are still very dedicated.
Taylor said there have been over a hundred thousand patients who have come to
the Hopi Health Care for health services,
“The Hopi Tribe and the Hopi Health
Care Center are working together on a
project to see what the best needs are to
serve the people.”
Award categories and recipients:
Chief Executive Officer’s Award:
Team/Department –
Hopi Behavioral Health staff demonstrate the personality of cooperation,
willingness and determination to challenge and not allow difficult situations
to slow down their effectiveness. The
department overcame critical challenges and worked together to implement
new evidence based treatment module
designed to improve coordination of
services with outside agencies and to
shorten wait time to improve services for
the Hopi/Tewa people.
HHCC Team Customer Service
Award:
General Services Department delivers
exceptional customer service, commitment and dedication in the services they
perform daily. .
Purchase Referred Team is committed
to providing assistance to patients and
performs services beyond the normal
workday when called upon to do so.
They make the time to explain processes in a positive, friendly and respectful
manner and work cohesively to assist
each other when needed.
People’s Choice Award:
Random Act of Kindness - Theresa
Nutumya, Patient Registration consistently greets patients with a positive
attitude as observed by co-workers and
is well composed in stressful situations,
desires to help patients, and performs
duties with compassion, patience and
kindness.
Letters and articles may be submitted in person, by mail, email or fax
to: Louella Nahsonhoya, Managing Editor, P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi,
A 86039; email address: Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us; fax: (928) 7340734. All articles and letters to the editor should be submitted one week
prior to publication date (call 928-734-3282 for deadline schedule).
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the newspaper. Articles published in the Tutuveni may be reprinted in
other media publications as long as the following conditions are met.
• The Hopi Tutuveni must first be contacted to obtain permission to reprint.
• Articles may not be abridged, edited or altered in any way without the
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PUBLICATION/CIRCULATION
The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with a circulation of
3,400 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper is
delivered on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month to the following
locations: Keams Canyon Store, Polacca Circle M, Hopi Health Care
Center, Tsakursovi, Hopi Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi Village Store,
Hotevilla Store, Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tribal Government Complex and all Village Administration offices. The
Hopi Tutuveni is mailed to subscribers on the day of publication.
Tutuveni Editorial Board Members:
Belma Berni Navakuku
Dr. Angela Gonzales
Stan Bindell
People’s Choice Award cont’d
Eugene Nodestine, Inpatient Unit is
an employee who can be counted on
and demonstrates a positive attitude and
sense of humor in difficult or stressful
situations.
HHCC Employee of the Year Award:
Shirley Nasevaema, OPD Nursing
consistently brings a positive attitude
while willingly carrying out any duties
assigned to her. In time of need, Shirley
helps the ER department and proves to
be a role model employee as she displays
positive work ethics and is a team player.
The Awards Committee consisted of:
Shannon Tewanema-Jim, Francine Polacca, Glenda Ami and Lisa Lomavaya. The
committee would like to give a special
thanks to Troy Lomavaya, HHCC Employee Association and the HHCC Facilities Management.
6 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI
LOCAL NEWS
Keep the momentum going
by trying out new things
By Andrea Siow
Hopi Wellness Center
Greetings from the Hopi Wellness Center staff! We are off to a good start, and
enjoy the enthusiasm of the participants in
their quest for a healthy start to a happier
and active new year!
So how do we keep this momentum
going; and what about everyone else
who cannot make it to the Hopi Wellness
Center? Through this article I will provide
you with some helpful tips, and a great way
to do an at-home workout in a short frame
of time that will get you started and allow
you to adjust the workout to your current
fitness level and desired intensity.
Got your attention yet? Good! Let’s begin with this simple phrase; either saying
out loud or in your head:
“I know exercise is good for me. Doing
it is another thing.”
How many times have you started working out? How many times have you said
either to yourself, a friend or the doctor, “I
know I need to do something.” Think about
it, billions of dollars have gone into research, and the end result is the same; moderate exercise and portion control could
improve overall health and decrease stress.
You may have also even spent a small fortune of your own on thigh blasters, butt
lifters, stomach zappers, and maybe even a
treadmill that ends up being a clothes hanger. You often wonder what new gadget to
buy to help you lose weight, or on the other
hand, just decide it’s useless.
January 1st of every new year does not
have to be the start date to a new you. Instead, think of each new day in the perspective of each moment from the time you
wake up to the time you go to bed. The
question is, how do we seize the moment to
get started and keep going?
SIX TIPS TO HELP YOU GET STARTED AND KEEP GOING:
1. TAKE ACTION.I like the term that
NIKE stands by, “JUST DO IT”. Sometimes this is what it takes for us to get
going. We’ve said it long enough so
we might as well do it. The simplest
thing could be walking, dancing around
in your bedroom to your favorite Hopi
song, or whatever it might be, but JUST
DO IT.
2. WRITE IT DOWN. This is a living
document, and will not come alive until
you do it and write it down. This is your
personal truth to yourself that you took
ACTION.
3. SET A GOAL. Sorry, hate to bust your
bubble, but we want results that would
realistically happen over a yearl within
the first month we get started, and
realistically, this is not going to happen.
Often times we envision the end product
and don’t think about the in between.
However, if you set a long term goal
and focus on setting smaller steps to
reach the bigger picture, you will most
likely obtain that goal or get pretty
YOUR WORKOUT LOG
1 CYCLE
WORK
20 sec.
REST
10 sec.
WORK
20 sec.
REST
10 sec.
WORK
20 sec.
REST
10 sec.
WORK
20 sec.
REST
10 sec.
Round 1
Round 2
Jumping Jacks
Walk in Place
Knee Lifts
Walk in Place
Fast Feet
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way, but that’s ok. They’re your goals,
We are located in Kykotsmovi Village,
and you have the right to change them.
It’s all a learning process about you.
between the Post Office and Hopi Day School.
4. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS. It’s
good to track what you are doing so
You can apply for your HCA Health Exemption on your 2015 Tax Return.
you can go back and reflect from where
you started, and how you have imOffice Hours: 8am-5pm– Monday to Saturday. We are closed on Sundays.
proved. It’s also good to look back to
see what worked and what didn’t. You
Telephone: (928)734-5049 Cell Number (928)606-2231
might even go backwards and use what
worked a month ago when you find
yourself hitting a wall.
5. MIX IT UP AND CHALLENGE
YOURSELF. Challenge is often seen in
a negative way, however, this could be
the key to seeing results. Mix up your
workouts. Doing the same exercise day
after day is good, however, by mixing
it up either by pushing yourself a little
harder each time or trying exercises you
never done before, will keep your mind Crystal Dee
Hopi Tribal Councilman
should occur.
and body stimulated to improve.
and Chairman of the WaNuvamsa
believes
the
Hopi Tutuveni
6. COMMIT. By committing to a set time
Tribe is, or has been, tap- ter/Energy Task Team
or day to get in your exercise is crucial.
Arch Coal Inc., the sec- ping into restricted and Norman Honanie said they
Although schedules do get in the way
ond-largest U.S. coal pro- reserved accounts to con- have not been given noand it seems like there is no time, there ducers filed for bankruptcy tinue operations without tice by Salt River Project
REALLY is. Look at your week and
at the beginning of the year the approval of the Hopi (SRP) to downsize their
plan it out. We have over 1,440 minutes due to, “weak demand for
contract nor are they in the
people.
in one 24 hour day. Even 10-30 minutes coal”, as quoted in Reuters.
front that coal is in jeoparRobert
Sumatzkuku,
within that time frame will benefit you.
What does this have to do Hopi Tribe Treasurer said dy (aware?).
THE EIGHT DAY TABATA CHAL- with us? Well, the future they have only tapped into “We have received emails
of coal is inevitable as the the, “Proceeds of Labor” similar to what Ben is reLENGE
world moves toward re- account to fund the gener- ceiving that several coal
For the month of February we will
newable and clean energy al fund budget on a yearly companies went into bankoffer eight classes focused on TABAthat will result in less de- basis.
TA. Although this format of exercise is
ruptcy, but their cases are
mand for coal and loss of “This is from the water probably different,” said
considered high intensity training, there
revenues.
is always a way to modify and bring the
draw and coal royalties,” Honanie. “Peabody is not
According to Ben Nu- said Sumatzkuku.
workout to your personal level.
the driver, SRP is. People
WANT TO TRY TABATA AT HOME
vamsa, the Hopi Tribe’s Nuvamsa said this is the need to understand the
OR ON YOUR OWN? What you will
economy depends on roy- reason why he proposed a contract is with SRP not
need: A basic timer. This could be a kitch- alties from Peabody Ener- solar project to Hopi Tribal with Peabody. Peabody
en timer, the clock on your wall or phone, gy and Nuvamsa feels the Council (HTC); to avoid does the mining for SRP.”
a TABATA amp if you are tech savvy,
Hopi people need to be an impending financial In regards to the Hopi
but if none of these are available, keep it
made aware of the future disaster for the tribe, but Renewable Energy project
simple and just count out the seconds.
of the coal market.
council voted against the proposal, Honanie said
EXERCISES YOU CAN DO: Jumping “Think of these possible
when the Council looked
project.
Jacks, Alternating Knee Lifts, Running in scenarios,” said Nuvamsa.
at the composition of the
The
proposed
solar
projPlace (Fast Feet) & Squats.
“Coal prices are plummet- ect known as the Hopi project, it was a humonSTART WITH: Exercises can be done
ing; coal-fired plants are Renewable Energy Proj- gous project and Council
sitting in a chair, standing, and the intenshutting down because of ect is designed to develop needed to do some invessity increased by replacing with Power
the economy and increased a 4,400 megawatt utility tigation before making a
jacks, Mountain Climbers, Burpees and
EPA (Environmental Pro- scale on Hopi lands with decision. “Arizona Public
Push Ups for the advance athlete.
tection Agency) emissions an option to include wind Service (APS) said they
WARM UP: It is very important to
standards; coal mining energy. The project will would not favor the tribe
warm up before doing the actual TABAcompanies are shutting cost an estimated $7.0 bil- in allowing the amount
TA. Walking or jogging in place for 1-3
down and /or filing for lion and funding is avail- of megawatts to run
minutes is recommended.
bankruptcy protections be- able to start the project.
FORMAT: 20 seconds. WORKOUT 10
through their line because
cause of the economy; and “The tribe does not need it is not made to carry that
seconds, REST 20 seconds, WORKOUT
states are now passing laws to provide funding or fund- amount,” said Honanie.
10 seconds, REST. TOTAL 4 minutes =
1 Round There are four cycles in one full to prohibit purchase of ing commitment,” said “And they told us the Tribe
TABATA workout, however, based on
electricity from coal-fired Nuvamsa. “It would take would need to find invesyour physical level, you may determine
plants.”
about five years to fully tors to start the project and
how many cycles you are capable of com- Because the Hopi Tribe develop the project.”
that would be difficult.”
pleting safely.
receives 50% of its rev- Once the project is com- Honanie added the tribe is
IMPORTANT L This type of workout
enue from Peabody Coal plete, it is estimated to “mechanically” looking at
should only be done two days out of the
Energy, what is the Hopi bring in revenue of $166.4 other options such as gamweek, and not back to back. It is also
Tribe doing to look for al- million for the first year ing and possibility of havrecommended you consult a physician
ternative revenues to make of production and provide ing people look at the new
before implementing a workout routine if up for any possible losslands to see what resources
1,500 jobs.
you have any medical conditions.
es if any of the scenarios During an interview with are available out there.
Nuvamsa is referring to,
The coal economy and its possible
impacts on the Hopi Tribe
Round 3
Round 4
Tobacco products bearing
Indian names and symbols
Pay nu Tobacco Man umuy piw hiita hiisak ah awnani
Eldon Kalemsa, Jr.
Hopi Tobacco Program Coordinator
Seneca, Black Hawk, Sky Dancer,
American Spirit, Native, Buffalo, and
Walk in Place
other Native named Tobacco cigarettes
are usually the cheapest cigarettes on the
Squats
shelf next to Salem, Marlboro, and other
brand names; in addition, , the picture on
the product is usually an Indian image,
Walk in Place
native oriented, or a native design. So
who are these manufacturers targeting?
Move right
Move right Move right Take a
Are these really Natives manufacturing
and selling the products? How are Natives
to Round 2
to Round 3 to Round 4 Break
benefiting from these products? These are
TIME
1 minute
1 minute
1 minute
1 minute 4M total
some questions we need to ask ourselves
Once you complete CYCLE 1 you may mendations for a safe and effective workout as Native American people.
take a one minute break. Once time is up to do while at the Fitness Center or at home. So why are these Indian commercial toit is on to the next cycle. Repeat the same
In closing, I would like to share this fi- bacco products being sold so cheap? The
routine until all four rounds are complete. nal quote: “What does not CHALLENGE cigarette companies will make sure we
NOTE: Based on your current fitness level, you does not CHANGE you.” We all have can afford these products even though we
the break in between cycles may be a little our personal struggles and challenges we have little money and know that it will kill
longer, and it is your choice to continue on face, however, if we continue to allow us. In this case, the reason the products
until you feel you can complete safely.
these challenges to control our actions or are only $3 or $4,is because the Tobacco
I hope this article has sparked your inter- lack thereof, we will never get to see what company pays the vendor (store) the overest to get moving, and I hope the tips are great possibilities are ahead of us. CHAL- head to keep the product at a low price, so
helpful to stay on track. We invite you to LENGES = SUCCESSES.
the store still makes money regardless of
come and utilize the Hopi Fitness Center.
I’d love to hear if you try out the TABA- the price, resulting in money$$. These are
You may also contact our office and speak TA Challenge for February. Contact me just a couple of ways the Tobacco comto any of our Fitness Trainers on how to im- with your comments at (928) 734-3434 or panies use marketing techniques to sell
plement the tips, for a verbal explanation of email me at asiow@hopi.nsn.us. Have a their products… and it really works. Here
the TABATA challenge, as well as recom- GREAT month of February!
in Hopi, commercial tobacco users have
said they buy these products because it
has a Native image on it, is much cheaper
than other brands, and they believe it is
all natural becauseNative’s make it. These
marketing techniques are professionally
formulated to target a specific population,
economic levels, and methods to make the
people by the product.
Based on research, Seneca tobacco
products are manufactured in London,
England; made by Englishmen and there
are no proceeds going to the Seneca Nation or any Native tribe. They do, however, have Native people marketing their
products. Using words such as natural
blend, Native blend, and Native tobacco
does not mean no other ingredients are
added to the product. All manufactured
commercial tobacco products have 4000
ingredients and 70 cancer causing agents
that are going to kill us in the end.
“I want to bring awareness and educate
the reality of tobacco marketing to our
Hopi sinom so that we can make better
decisions and not use these commercial
tobacco products,” said Kalemsa. “ Let’s
respect and utilize our own Hopi piva the
way it was meant to be used without the
4000 chemicals and 70 cancer causing
agents.” For tobacco information and services, call 734-1151.
Pay yasa ah. Uma ung ka pas yakyang
pew haalayaani. Kwakwah!
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 7
LEGALS AND ADVERTISEMENTS
In the Hopi Tribal Court,
Keams Canyon, Arizona
In the Matter of the Change of Name of:
Lavern Quvchytewa
Case No. 2016-CV-0003
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME
IN THE HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT,
HOPI JURISDICTION
KEAMS CANYON, ARIZONA
IN THE HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT,
HOPI JURISDICTION
KEAMS CANYON, ARIZONA
In the matter of: SUSUNKEWA, E. DOB: 10/10/2000;
SUSUNKEWA, E. DOB: 01/25/2005, minor children. AND
CONCERNING: Lowell Susunkewa, Parent.
In the matter of: ARAGON, H.K DOB:3/17/2008; ARAGON,
A.T. DOB09/11/2006; HONWYNEWA, R.K. DOB:09/22/2004,
minor children. AND CONCERNING: Raejeanne Honwynewa,
Austin Aragon, and Kristopher Patterson, Parents.
Notice is hereby given that Laverne Quochytewa has
petitioned the court for the change of name from: La- Case No. 2014-CC-0017
Case No. 2014-CC-0013
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION
vern Quvchytewa to Laverne Quochytewa. Any party NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION
seeking to intervene in said proceeding must file an apTHE HOPI TRIBE TO: LOWELL SUSUNKEWA, bioTHE HOPI TRIBE TO: KRISTOPHER PATTERSON,
propriate pleading with the Hopi Tribal Court no later logical parent of the above-named minor children:
biological parent of R.K. HONWYNEWA, a minor child
than twenty (20) days after the publication of this notice.
Petitioner, IRENE SUSUNKEWA, have filed a Petition for
named above:
Permanent Guardianship in the Hopi Children’s Court, bearing
Petitioner, RAELENE HONWYNEWA and THORNTON
case No. 2014-CC-0017.
DAY, have filed a Petition for Permanent Guardianship in the
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an initial guardianship Hopi Children’s Court, bearing case No. 2014-CC-0013.
hearing concerning the Petition is now scheduled on the 02nd
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an initial Appearance
day of February 2016, at 08:30 A.M. in the Hopi Children’s Permanent Guardianship Hearing concerning the Petition is
In the Hopi Tribal Court,
Courtroom II, Hopi Jurisdiction, Post Office Box 156, Keams now scheduled on the 2nd day of February 2016, at 3:00
Canyon, Arizona 86034.
Keams Canyon, Arizona
P.M. in the Hopi Children’s Courtroom II, Hopi Jurisdiction,
A copy of the Petition for Permanent Guardianship may be Post Office Box 156, Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034.
obtained by submitting a written request to: The Office of the
In the Matter of the Change of Name of:
A copy of the Petition for Permanent Guardianship may be
Hopi Prosecutor, P.O. Box 306, Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034. obtained by submitting a written request to: The Office of the
Tashieka Simone Jones
Failure to respond will result in the Court rendering judg- Hopi Prosecutor, P.O. Box 306, Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034.
Case No. 2016-CV-0002
ment for what the Petition demands. This means that the parFailure to respond will result in the Court rendering
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME
ent’s rights to legal and physical custody of the minor child judgment for what the Petition demands. This means that the
Notice is hereby given that Jaylene Kuwunvana has pe- may be vested with Petitioners.
parent’s rights to legal and physical custody of the minor child
Respectfully submitted this 5th day of January, 2016.
titioned the court for the change of name from: Tashieka
may be vested with Petitioners.
Dated this 21st day of January, 2016
/s/ Margene Namoki, Clerk of the Court
Simone Jones to Tashieka Symoné Kuwunvana. Any
party seeking to intervene in said proceeding must file an HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT
appropriate pleading with the Hopi Tribal Court no later /s/ Margene Namoki, Court Clerk
P.O. Box 156 Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034
than twenty (20) days after the publication of this notice.
Keams Canyon
In the Hopi Tribal Court,
Keams Canyon, Arizona
Elementary School
PO Box 397
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
In the Matter of the Change of Name of:
Baby Boy Poocha Case No. 2016-CV-0004
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME
Notice is hereby given that Tashina Poocha has petitioned the court for the change of name from: Baby Boy
Poocha to Riley Teigon Poocha. Any party seeking to
intervene in said proceeding must file an appropriate
pleading with the Hopi Tribal Court no later than twenty
(20) days after the publication of this notice.
Dated this 21st day of January, 2016
/s/ Margene Namoki, Clerk of the Court
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
OFFICE
OF 123
HUMAN RESOURCES
P.O.
BOX
----Open Until Filled ----
Neoma Ben
Andreana Burton
Brandon Dacawyma
Eugenia Dacawyma Martin Dallas
Kingston & Linda Honani
Polly Joseyesva
Kathleen Koruh
Kendrick Nevayaktewa
Betty Outah
Leroy Outah
Vondell Poleheptewa
Jason Yaiva
Darren Tungovia
Skeena Cedarface
Stetson & Yvonne Setalla
Vernalda Sieweyumptewa
PHONE:OPPORTUNITIES
(928) 734-3212AS FAX:
(928) 734-6611
Website: www.hopi-nsn.us
EMPLOYMENT
OF JANUARY
26, 2016
E-MAIL: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
WEBSITE: www.hopi-nsn.us
Job #01-015 CUSTODIAN/FACILITY MAINTENANCE
Job #01-014 CPS SOCIAL WORKER
TECHNICIAN
Hopi Social Services Program
Hopi
Veterans Memorial OPPORTUNITIES
Center
Salary: $40,456.00
EMPLOYMENT
AS OF JANUARY
26, 2016
Hourly: $11.03
Number of Positions: 1
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
Job #01-015 CUSTODIAN/FACILITY
Job #01-014 CPS SOCIAL WORKER
Closing Date: February 8, MAINTENANCE
2016
HOPI TRIBE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Job #01-006 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AFTERCARE
Job #01-008 TEACHER
COUNSELOR
Behavioral
Health
Services
Hopi
Head Start
Program
Salary:
$50,523.20
Salary:
$31,966.47
Number of Positions: 1
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION (HCA)
The following individuals need to contact the Hopi Credit Association
as soon as possible at 928-737-2000.
All positions are subject to
Background Checks. EmployPHONE:
(928) 734-3212
FAX: (928)
734-6611
OFFICE
OF HUMAN
RESOURCES
ment applications are available
E-MAIL:
HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
Phone: 928-734-3212 Fax: 928-834-6611
P.O. BOX 123
at the School. For more detail
WEBSITE: www.hopi-nsn.us
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
E-Mail: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
information call (928) 738-2385.
Job #01-008 TEACHER
Sincerely,
Elsie Hongeva
Teacher
P.O. BOX 123
Job #01-010 MOTOR
POOL
Hopi Head
Start SERVICE
Program TECHNICIAN
Salary:
$31,966.47& Risk Management
Office
of Facilities
Number
of Positions: 1
Hourly:
$8.61
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
Number
of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
My apology to all involved for my inappropriate action. My behavior was uncalled for
and should not have happened. I promise this will never happen again. I’m sorry for the
inconvenience I caused, the hardship and disruption to my neighbor. Again, I apologize
to Mildred Polewytewa, the village of Lower Moencopi and the Hopi Tribe.
Certified Positions
KYKOTSMOVI,
86039
Kykotsmovi,
AZAZ 86039
Job #01-013
HEAVY
EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR
I
Job #01-010
MOTOR
POOL SERVICE
TECHNICIAN
Office
of Facilitiesof&Transportation
Risk Management
Hopi
Department
Hourly:
$8.61
Hourly:
$14.82
Number of Positions: 1
Number
of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
Letter of Apology - Hopi Tribal Court
School Year 2015-2016
(Special Education)
10 months
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
TECHNICIAN
HOPI CHILDREN’S COURT
/s/ Belena Harvey, Court Clerk
P.O. Box 156 Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034
Telephone: (928) 738-5171
Telephone: (928) 738-5171
Dated this 12th day of January, 2016
/s/ Margene Namoki, Clerk of the Court
Job #01-013
HEAVY
EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR
Hopi
Veterans
Memorial
Center I
Hopi Department
Hourly:
$11.03 of Transportation
Hourly: $14.82
Number
of Positions: 2
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
Respectfully submitted this 7th day of January, 2016.
Hopi Social Services Program
Job #01-012 LABORER
Salary: $40,456.00
Hopi Department
of Positions:
Transportation
Number of
1
Hourly: $11.03
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
Job #01-012
LABORER
Job #01-009
RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE
CLERK
VillageHopi
of Shungopavi
Department of Transportation
Hourly:Hourly:
$8.19 $11.03
Number of Positions: 1
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
NOTICE: HCA website: hopicredit.org and email address:
hcassociation@aol.com are no longer in use. New website and
email address coming soon!
ATTN Monthly Customers of HCA: Statements will no longer be sent out.
Please refer to your documents for due dates. If you would like a payment
schedule sent to you, please call our office.
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
Job #01-007 ELDERLY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Job #01-009
CLERK
VillageRECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE
of Bacavi
Hourly:Village
$10.00 of Shungopavi
Number
of Positions:
Hourly:
$8.191
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
Number of Positions: 1
30 Hours Per Week
HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Job Announcement
Finance Director
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
Position: Finance Director, Regular-Full Time: Exempt
Supervisor: Executive Director
Job #01-007
ELDERLY PROGRAM
Hopi Environmental
Protection COORDINATOR
Office
Salary: Negotiable DOE
Hourly:Village
$13.00 of Bacavi
Job Closing: Open Until Filled
Number
of Positions:
2
Hourly:
$10.00
Job #01-002 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
30 Hours Per Week
The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA) is an entity of the Hopi Tribe committed to
providing
the Hopi Community opportunities for safe, decent, sanitary, and qual ity housing.
Job #12-014 PSYCHIATRIST
Job #12-012 BEAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
The HTHA Office is located in Polacca, AZ 86042.
Behavioral Health Services
SPECIALIST
Salary: $96,012.80
Behavioral
Health Services
Job #01-006 SUBSTANCE
ABUSE AFTERCARE
Job #01-002
ENVIRONMENTAL
SPECIALIST II
The HTHA seeks an experienced ind i vidual capable of managing. directing, and controlling
Number of Positions: 1
Salary:Hopi
$43,576.00
COUNSELOR
Environmental Protection Office all activities with in the Finance & Accounting Department in accordance wi th GAAP. This
Job #12-010 CHIEF
PROSECUTOR
Job #12-009
JUDGE
Closing
Date: February 8, 2016
Number CHIEF
of Positions:
2
Behavioral Health Services
Hourly: $13.00
30 Hours
Per Hopi
Week Prosecutor
Closing Hopi
Date: February
2016
Office
of the
Judicial 8,Branch
individual is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger and
Job #12-010
CHIEF
PROSECUTOR
Job #12-009
JUDGE
Salary:
$50,523.20
Number CHIEF
of Positions:
2
Salary:
DOE
Salary:
DOE
compl iance with grantee guidelines, appl icable laws & regulation s and the HTHA pol icies
Number
of Positions:
1 Prosecutor
Closing Date:
8, 2016
Office
of the Hopi
Hopi February
Judicial Branch
Number
of Positions
Number of Positions: 1
Closing
Date:
February 8, 2016
& procedures. I s requi red to ensure financial close-out. and prepare financial portfol io and
Salary:
DOE
Salary: DOE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
update the financia l policies. Must have strong leadership sk il l s, take i nitiative and experiNumber of Positions
Number of Positions: 1
Job #12-014 PSYCHIATRIST
Job
#12-012
BEAVIORAL
HEALTH
EDUCATION
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Closing Date: Open Until Filled ence working with Tribal Finance & Accounting .
CERTIFIEDHealth
EMERGENCY
Job #12-007SPECIALIST
DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL
Job #12-008Behavioral
Services PARAMEDIC
A Bachelor ‘s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admi nistration or closely related
Hopi Emergency
Office of General
Counsel
Salary:
$96,012.80Medical Services
Behavioral
Health Services
field
to incl ude six (6) years progressive experience and two (2) years in a supervisory capacCERTIFIED
EMERGENCY
PARAMEDIC
Job
#12-007
DEPUTY
GENERAL
COUNSEL
Job #12-008
Hourly:of
$15.57
Salary:$43,576.00
DOE
Number
Positions: 1
Salary:
ity or an equivalent combination of educat ion and experience. Active CPA highly preferred.
Number
of
Positions:
28, 2016 Services
NumberOffice
Positions:
Hopi
Emergency
of General
Closing
Date:
FebruaryMedical
Number
ofofPositions:
2 1 Counsel
Closing
Date:
Open Until Filled
ClosingDate:
Date:February
Open
Filled
Hourly:
Salary:
DOE Until
For questions please call H R at (928) 737-2814 or to apply submit a complete appl ication,
30
Hours
Per $15.57
Week
Closing
8, 2016
Number of Positions: 2
Number of Positions: 1
cover
letter and resume to Pauline Bergen-Secakuku at PSecakuku @htha.org or mail to
Job #12-010 CHIEF PROSECUTOR
Job #12-009 CHIEF JUDGE
ClosingCOUNSEL
Date: Open Until Filled
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job #11-007 GENERAL
Job #11-003 DIRECTOR
HTHA, P.O. BOX 906 Polacca, AZ 86042 or faxed to (928)737-9270.
Office of the Hopi Prosecutor
Hopi Judicial Branch
Closing Date: February 8, 2016
Office of General Counsel
Salary:
DOE
Salary:
DOE COUNSEL
Job #11-007
GENERAL
Number
Numberof
of Positions
Positions: 1
Office of General Counsel
Closing
ClosingDate:
Date: Open
Open Until
Until Filled
Filled
Salary: DOE
Number of Positions: 1
PARAMEDIC
Job #12-008 CERTIFIED
ClosingEMERGENCY
Date: Open Until
Filled
Hopi Emergency Medical Services
Hourly: $15.57
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Department of Public Works
Salary:
DOE
Salary:DIRECTOR
$66,310.40
Job #11-003
Number of Positions: 1
Department of Public Works
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary: $66,310.40
Number of Positions: 1
Job #12-007 DEPUTY
GENERAL
Closing
Date:COUNSEL
Open Until Filled
Office of General Counsel
Salary: DOE
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Hopi Independent Chapel
Kykotsmovi Village
The members and Pastor welcome you to the Hopi Reservation.
We consider it a privilege to have you worJob #11-007 GENERAL COUNSEL
Job #11-003 DIRECTOR
Office of General Counsel
Department of Public Works
ship with us and sincerely hope you will receive a blessing
Salary: DOE
Salary: $66,310.40
from our worship service at 10 am every Sunday morning.
Human Resources
accepts
Employment
Applications on a continuous basis
for of
thePositions:
Clerical,1Labor
Number
of Positions:
1
Number
and Police Officer
/
Ranger
Pools.
Now that you are away from your church and are lookClosing Date: Open Until Filled
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
ing for a church to continue your faith journey, we would
Human Resources accepts Employment Applications on a continuous basis for the Clerical, Labor
love to be a Church to help you continue your faith journey.
and Police Officer / Ranger Pools.
I am an ordained Presbyterian Minister and a Retired Army
A complete signed application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. 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. Chaplain.
Pre-background employment 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.
A complete signed application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. 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.
Pre-background employment screening will be conducted. Full-time positions will receive full benefits to include Medical,
Human Resources
accepts
Employment
onand
a continuous
for the Clerical,
Labor
Dental, Vision
& 401(k)
Retirement Applications
Plan plus Annual
Sick leave, 10basis
paid holidays
and 1 floating
Cultural holiday.
and Police Officer / Ranger Pools.
Chaplain Caleb Johnson, Pastor
8 TUESDAY, FEBURARY 2, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI
LOCAL NEWS
Women in Wildland Fire 2016 Hopi Health Summit
Boot Camp 2016
Application Deadline: Friday, February 5, 2016
Selected applicants will be notified by February 12, 2016
Have you ever wanted to start a career where you’re respected and appreciated?
Do you want to help your community and your country?
Do you want to be a leader and role model?
Are you physically fit?
If so, you may have what it takes to become a Wildland Fire Fighter!
The USDA Forest Service, Southwest Region, is seeking a small group of career
focused women to be on-call Wildland Fire Fighters for the 2016 fire season. These
on-call positions will provide support to Wildland fire operations over the summer
when needed and can help pave the way for future employment and career advancement inside of the Forest Service. If you are selected for this opportunity, your first
assignment will be a Women in Fire Boot Camp. The Boot Camp will provide comprehensive, formal physical Wildland Fire Training and orientation. Upon successfully completing this training each person will receive a Wildland Fire Fighter certification and protective gear.
Position Details
Persons selected to these positions will provide temporary emergency support on
wildland fires and other emergency operations nationally as well as throughout the
Southwest. The Boot Camp assignment will provide the basic firefighting training
and some preparation for the Work Capacity Test (WCT) that is required in order to
meet National Wildfire Coordinating Group Red Card qualification as a Wildland Fire
Fighter (see Minimum Federal Qualification Requirements below). All participants
must pass the basic training and the WCT before becoming certified.
These positions are administratively determined (AD) emergency positions. If selected, you will be paid for the Boot Camp training and your physical fitness test, or
the WCT. Base pay for these positions starts at the AD-B rate, of $15.96/hr. Once
selected for this work you will need to remain on call. The main duty stations will be
located in Arizona and New Mexico. However, you may be expected to travel within
the Southwestern Region or across the country, on short notice for work assignments
lasting up to 21 days. Please note this is an intermittent position with a workload entirely dependent on fire conditions both in the Southwest and across the Nation. This
position does not guarantee any kind of permanent work but it is a good starting point
for those interested in a career with the Forest Service.
While on wildland fire assignments, you may be expected to be away from your
home for an extended period of time. You may be exposed to primitive living conditions such as camping in wilderness areas away from electricity, showers, and with no
cell phone reception for days on end. On the other hand you may be placed in hotel
rooms with all the amenities in downtown areas of major US cities. Operating vehicles both on and off road, hiking, commercial flights, boat rides, and mission flights
on helicopters are just some of the modes of transportation to be expected on the job.
Wildland Fire Fighters can operate in close proximity to open flames, heat and
smoke. The work can be physically demanding requiring up to 16 hour work days for
up to 14 days in a row without a day off. The work consists of hiking, carrying heavy
equipment, operating fire apparatus, working near heavy machinery, and using hand
tools such as shovels, Pulaskis, and chainsaw, sometimes in high stress situations. Respect, flexibility, understanding, crew cohesion, and teamwork are the foundation of
any good fire fighter. Exhibiting these principles both on and off the clock is expected.
Major Duties
Participate in training.
Participate in physical fitness.
Keep yourself and your equipment fit for duty, in response ready condition.
Remain on call for response to wildland fires and other emergencies.
Travel and work 14- and possibly 21-day assignments, possibly out of the state.
Safely engage in wildland fire suppression and other emergency response operation
activities.
Minimum Federal Qualification Requirements
Must be 18-37 years of age (exceptions will be considered)
Must be in good mental and physical condition
Must be able to pass basic wildland firefighter training (provided)
Must be able to pass the Agency work capacity test at the “Arduous” level.
This involves a 3-mile walk that must be completed wearing a 45-pound weight
vest, in less than 45 minutes. Pack test will be scheduled during the second weekend session. (pack provided)
Training and how to Apply
Fill out application, Health Screening Questionnaire, WCT Informed Consent
Form, and return via mail, fax or email, following the directions on the Application.
Training will be held March 4-6 and March 11-13. There will be two locations
where training sessions are held. You need to mark which location you are submitting
your nomination for. You must attend both weekends and complete all training in
order to receive a certificate.
Arizona Session:
New Mexico Session:
Phoenix Interagency Fire Center
USFS Southwestern Regional Office
6335 S. Downwind, Suite 101
333 Broadway, SE
Mesa, AZ 85212
Albuquerque, NM 897102
Contact Information
Primary Contact
New Mexico Contact
Arizona Contact
Francesca Chavez
Joe Scholz
Cory Ball
Forest Service Circle 11776 Hwy 337
8738 Ranger Rd
Quemado, NM 87829 Tijeras, NM 87059
Happy Jack, AZ 86024
505-306-5181 505-270-5525 928-477-5024
fechavez@fs.fed.us
Jjscholz@fs.fed.us
cjball@fs.fed.us
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
The Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC),
Hopi Foundation and the Hopi Tribe’s Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS) hosted a Hopi Health Summit
at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center
(HVMC) on Jan 28.
In his welcoming remarks, Wayne Taylor Jr., Executive Director of the Hopi Tribe
said the Health Summit is the first of a series of summits that will be held throughout
2016.
In 2015, a reservation-wide survey was
conducted and found diabetes, cancer, alcoholism and obesity among the top health
concerns for residents on the Hopi reservation. Approximately 952 surveys were collected between November 11th and December 11th with a majority of the participants
from the villages of Shungopavi, Kykotsmovi and Hotevilla. The survey found that
48% of participants received their health
care at the HHCC and Tuba City Regional
Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC). The
survey additional found that 39% of participants are on AHCCS/Medicaid, 31%
private insurance, 16% Medicare, 7% other
and 7% none.
The purpose of the survey was to identify health concerns and needs on the Hopi
reservation and to incorporate these finding
into the HHCC strategic plan and the Hopi
Tribe Hopit Pötskwaniat.
According to Taylor, “the survey was our
way of getting our citizens input in updating the Hopit Pötskwaniat, the Hopi Tribal
Consolidated Strategic Plan. We want the
Hopit Pötskwaniat to be truly the people’s
Strategic Plan.”
The Hopit Pötskwaniat was developed
and adopted by the Hopi Tribe in 1995 and
was updated in 2001 and 2011; the intention is to have the Hopit Pötskwaniat updated every four years.
“The surveys were very helpful and focused our attention on the top issues the
community addressed,” said Daryl Melvin,
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) HHCC.
“These issues will be helpful to incorporate
into the HHCC Strategic Plan, which is the
foundation in solving these problems.”
Melvin added that he hopes the Health
Summit accomplishes two things: 1) allow
the community to see us as health care professionals and providers who are willing
to engage in a way that is comfortable for
community members; and 2), identify the
main priorities so HHCC can start developing a plan to address the issues.
The first survey was conducted in 2003
and the first Health Summit was held in
2007. The top health priorities at that time
were: cancer, domestic violence, teen
pregnancy, elderly and child abuse.
During that time, action plans were created by focus groups based on recommendations provided which resulted in the
implementation of various health service
programs. A final report was submitted to
the HHCC and the Hopi Tribe.
The Hopi Health Summit Committee created focus groups on the top four health concerns to be addressed at the Health Summit.
The Committee documented the concerns,
priorities and perspectives of health services provided the HHCC, the Hopi Tribe
and other health service agencies.
In his closing remarks, Hopi Chairman
Herman G. Honanie said, “We, the Hopi
people need to improve and change our lifestyle for our children and grandchildren.”
The Hopi Health Summit committee and
Co-Chairs were Patty Wells, HHCC; Lori
Joshweseoma, Hopi Tribe DHHS; Lavern
Dallas, Hopi Tribe Behavioral Health Services and Marissa Nuvayestewa, The Hopi
Foundation and Vaughn Sieweumptewa,
Lisa Lomavaya, Adrian Sumatzkuku and
Stephanina Pablo.
“I’d like to give special recognition to
the Hopi Tribe DHHS program that was
very instrumental in the collection of the
surveys,” said Wells.
In closing, HHCC Dr. Darren Vicente
said “We have to do our part and embrace
the role we do and take responsibility; we
have great people at the Hopi Health Care
Center who want to contribute
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LOCAL NEWS
School Boards and educators BIA Police Chief Kootswatewa
meet to discuss Tribal Education speaks to HHS media students
Department (TED) grant
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
The Hopi Governing
School Boards held a meeting at First Mesa Elementary School (FMES) on Jan.
27 to discuss developing a
goal and plan for the Tribal Education Department
(TED) Grant. They also
discussed Ordinance 36
which the TED Grant will
assist to revise and update.
The Hopi Tribe’s Education Department Director Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa
was present at the meeting
along with Carlene Tenakhongva, Chief of Staff of
the Hopi Chairman office;
and Hopi Tribal Council
Representatives from First
Mesa Consolidated Villages and Kykotsmovi Village.
Lucille Sidney, FMES
Board Chair said the meeting is to establish goals to
embark on a big project that
involves the TED grant.
The Hopi Tribe Education Department (HTED)
was awarded $600K for a
span of three years for two
projects; 1.) Revise and
Update Ordinance 36 (Education Ordinance), and 2.)
Building Tribal Capacity.
Sakiestewa said the Action Item to receive the
TED grant was tabled by
Hopi Tribal Council in
November of last year and
will remain tabled until it is
brought up by Tribal Council again.
“Ordinance 36 was approved in 1981 and has
only been amended once;
there is a huge need for the
revision,” said Sakiestewa.
“The Building Tribal Capacity will involve all the
schools in terms of assist-
ing the Education Department to conduct a study.”
The study will determine; what is working for
Hopi education and to look
for a system that will work
for Hopi.
Although
Sakiestewa
explained the TED Grant,
there were some who still
had questions on the Grant
Application she submitted.
Tenakhongva presented
a timeline in which she and
Sakiestewa submitted the
grant stating that the Bureau of Indian Education
(BIE) announced the Grant
in May of 2014 and there
was a week and half window in which to apply for
the grant.
“We met with the School
Boards at the very beginning in July 2014 to let you
guys know what the TED
Grant was,” said Tenakhongva. “There was three
parts to the Grant and we
applied for two.”
She also stated grant
application was never released to the school boards
because it needed Hopi
Tribal Council approval.
“The resolution was still
in the process of getting the
required signatures when
the Grant was awarded,”
said Tenakhongva. “General Counsel told us we had
to re-amend the resolution
that was in the process of
getting signatures and go
through the process again.
That is why the Action
Item was finally put on the
Council’s agenda in November.”
There was confusion on
the TED grant and the Sovereignty in Indian Education Enhancement Initiative
grant and was clarified by
Charles “Monty” Roessel,
Director of BIE in a meeting last December, however at the meeting there was
still some clarifications that
needed to be addressed.
One of the misunderstandings is that the Grant
was to go towards a “One
School Concept” meaning
the schools would lose local control and the Hopi
Department of Education
would have total control of
all the schools assets and
operations.
Lori Harding, Hotevilla
Bacavi Community School
said is concerned because
of Hopi Tribal Council’s
lack of understanding the
TED grant because they
will be the ones to make
the final decision.
Ivan Sidney Sr., Hopi
High School Board suggested a steering committee be
established to help with the
revisions of Ordinance 36
and start moving forward.
“I feel that the meeting
somewhat clarified some
issues but I think we are at
the same spot,” said Jack
Harding, Hopi Day School
Chairman. “There is still a
lot of confusion and things
not clarified. I understood
what the TED grant was
and the Sovereignty in Indian Education was about,
but there are still some
strings attached meaning,
turning over all functions
of assets, functions and
operations of the schools
to the Hopi Tribe which is
the reason why most board
members are reluctant or
opposing the grant.”
Another meeting is
scheduled for Feb. 8, 6
p.m. at the Hopi Jr./Sr.
High School.
Hopi Bruins down St. Michaels
Cardinals by a score of 76 - 30
By: Stan Bindell
Hopi Tutuveni
Avery Tsosie poured in
25 points as Hopi High beat
St. Michaels 76-30 in boys
basketball action Jan. 26 at
St. Michaels.
In the latest ranking, Hopi
High boys ranked 19th in the
state in power points. The
top 24 teams go to state. This
victory came after the Bruins
lost 60-50 to Tuba City, but
beat Camp Verde 56-47.
Tsosie had plenty of help
as Theodore Rucker fired
in 12 points, Isaah Panana
netted ten points, Trey Lomayestewa helped out with
nine, Daniel Lim scored a
half dozen, Kyrane Yazzie
finished with five, Iverson
Qumyintewa tossed in four
points, Wade Tso and Qoyatayo Honie had a deuce
each and Jacob Lim had one
point.
Tyree Dalgai led St. Michaels with nine points and
Jarrod Toadaheenie added
eight markers.
Tsosie poured in a dozen
points in the opening period as the Bruins led 20-6.
Rucker fired in seven points
and Tsosie tossed in six
more as Hopi zoomed ahead
38-15 at intermission.
In the third quarter,
Tsosie led the way with
seven points, Panana netted
a half dozen and Lomayestewa pitched in with five as
the Bruins led 63-23.
Rucker scored five points
in the fourth period as Hopi
eased to the victory.
There are many ways to get into college
Kaine Seckletstewa
Bruin Times Staff
There are many ways in life to get into
college. For one, you can go to college
for sports. What if I told you that you can
go to college for gaming? Some colleges
like Robert Morris University are giving people opportunities to go to college
for gaming. Robert Morris University is
giving scholarships for gaming and people are graduating from college. Every
gamers dream right?
What do you do with a scholarship for
gaming? You compete in competitive
gaming or e-sports for the University. A
gaming scholarship can be worth up to
half a tuition and housing, or $19,000.
The amazing part is the NCAA doesn’t
regulate e-sports. They’re not bound by
the rules of amateurism. This is such
amazing news.
You see you can start life for anything,
Sports, art, cooking, even gaming. If you
are sure that you want to start your life by
being a gamer, my words to you is don’t
get off your gaming system. It will get
you somewhere.
Just don’t stay up 24/7 thinking someone will come up to your door and give
you the scholarship. Put in the effort to
search and try achieving what you want.
GO BRUINS !!!
L-R: KUYI staff Richard Davis, Chief Kootswatewa, Hopi High radio students
Reyna Lomayaktewa, Anthoney Dukepoo and Thomas Humeyestewa.
By: Stan Bindell
Hopi Tutuveni
POLACCA, ARIZ.---BIA Hopi Police
Chief Jamie Kootswatewa spoke to Hopi
High media students about life as a police
officer, slow response times to some calls
and active shooter drills.
Hopi High radio student Storm Tso interviewed Chief Kootswatewa on KUYI’s
Hopi High Teen Show.
Kootswatewa said police brutality is
a big issue in the national news. He said
there are bad cops just like there are bad
apples in every profession.
“I’ve seen some bad cops, but not to
the point of shooting,” he said. “I’ve seen
some use more physical than they should
have.”
He said sometimes police have just a
few seconds to respond to a situation. He
said police are trained not to shoot to kill,
but to stop the suspect if he or she has
a gun or a knife. Too often, that means
shooting them in the center mass, which
is the chest area.
Kootswatewa said terrorism, or mass
shootings, are meant to cause fear and
cause the most amount of causalities.
This is why the police are working with
schools and the health care center on active shooter drills.
“Now officers are trained to go to the
threat,” he said.
Kootswatewa said drug and alcohol abuse
on the Hopi Reservation is increasing.
“It’s getting worse from the standpoint
that 75-80 percent of our calls are related
to drugs and alcohol,” he said.
Considering that the Hopi Police get
8,000-10,000 calls per year, he said that’s
a lot of crime due to drugs and alcohol.
Kootswatewa said the large amount
of calls is responsible for some slow response times from the police. He said the
Hopi Police Department (HPD) has two
to five officers on duty at any given time.
If they get called to a stabbing then two
officers will be on that case for hours possibly delaying a response to less important calls.
He said the usual response time might
be about 20-25 minutes because everything on the reservation is spread out.
“If it’s not an emergency we can’t use
our sirens or lights,” he said. “It’s not that
we choose not to respond to a call.”
There was one case where a defendant
showed up to court drunk. Court personnel called the police, located right nextdoor, and it took more than an hour to
respond. Kootswatewa said he was not
aware of this case, but it was possible that
all officers were out on patrol at the time.
He said he would have responded if he
were there at that time.
There are 16 police officers at the
HPD and Kootswatewa feels they would
have better response times if they can get
up to 20 officers. He said there are four
currently going through the process to get
hired.
Kootswatewa said the BIA decides the
Hopi Police Department’s budget. He
said they need more cars and more specialty officers who are trained in drug recognition and gangs.
Kootswatewa said violent crime has
been increasing on the Hopi Reservation
for the past five to ten years. He said the
violent crime usually involves knives, but
sometimes involves guns or bats. He said
one recent case involved a stabbing where
the woman was coming down from meth.
He would like to see School Resource
Officers at most of the Hopi schools. He
said this would help with K-9 searches
and educating students. He said educating
parents about drugs and alcohol would
also help.
“Parents have to be willing to talk to
their kids about drugs and alcohol. It’s
uncomfortable for most,” he said.
Kootswatewa said the Hopi Police
spend about 90 percent of their time helping people with problems.
“We also act as social workers because
people don’t have enough money and that
causes a lot of problems,” he said.
Kootswatewa said he grew up poor
which taught him to be respectful and
humble.
“When you grow up poor you don’t
have a lot to be proud of,” he said.
Kootswatewa said life’s challenges
make teenagers better people.
“There’s always somebody worse off
than you,” he told the students.
Kootswatewa said he grew up hating
cops because his dad was always in trouble.
He said in order to become police officers, applicants must have a clean record. This means not using marijuana
more than 20 times and never using hard
drugs like cocaine. Applicants must take
polygraph tests.
He told the students that beginning officers start at $43,000 per year. Applicants
must be 21 years old, but he wants to start
an Explorer program which would enable
future police officers to start training at 16
years old.
As Chief, Kootswatewa is in charge of
patrol officers, corrections, dispatch and
the budget. “I enjoy sharing information.
The more transparent we are, the better.
Sometimes our response times are slow,
but that’s because we’re overwhelmed
with calls for service. We prioritize with
safety and property in mind,” he said.
Valentine’s Day, a day to remember
Amber LaBahe
Bruin Times Staff
Valentine’s Day is a reminder to couples that they should cherish their relationships. The day also reminds single
people that they’re alone.
For Valentine’s Day, I plan to eat comforting food and spend time with my
mom. We usually give each other a stuffed
animal or candy. At school, students are
walking around with a bouquet of flowers
or boxes of chocolate. There are couples
who show their affection before classes,
after classes and after school.
Most of the time at school, I just act
as if the day were like any other . Unless
someone gives me a gift that’s when I
know “Wow, I’m noticeable.” Instead of
showing more love to one being, I don’t
participate in the event because I don’t
want to appear mean or stuck-up.
Last year, the price of candy and many
gifts were decent and the sales this year
have been increasing. Adults have a different routine for Valentine’s Day. On
Feb. 14, most citizens get married or start
a relationship that becomes more compassionate and affectionate.
Wherever you go there will always be a
reminder that Valentine’s Day exists.
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Hale announces his legislative
priorities for his last year in the Developer sentenced to 10 years for
Arizona House of Representatives Investment and Bankruptcy fraud
PHOENIX – Yesterday, John Keith Hoover, age 64, of Mohave Valley, Ariz., was
sentenced to 10 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton. His wife,
Deborah B. Hoover, also 64, of Mohave Valley, Ariz, was convicted of conspiracy to
STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Rep. Albert Hale, D-St. Michaels (District 7), commit bankruptcy fraud and was sentenced to one year of home confinement folhas introduced legislation to promote the interests of Native American nations in Ar- lowed by five years of supervised release.
izona.
U.S. Attorney John Leonardo stated, “This investment fraud was particularly repreIn his last year as a state representative, Hale continues to address the needs of his hensible because it targeted a number of widows and other friends of the defendants
district and indigenous communities in Arizona.
who trusted the defendant’s investment and legal advice. Defendants also violated
“I am honored that I have the opportunity to serve my community at the Legislature. the integrity of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court by shielding assets from victim creditors
There comes a time when we must make way for new ideas and new energy, which is who were entitled to them by law. This prison sentence imposes accountability on the
why I am not seeking re-election. I will continue to work for our people until the end defendants for their crimes and sends a message to others who would engage in such
of my term. I am looking forward to working with my colleagues and constituents fraudulent misconduct at the expense of others.”
on these important issues, and I am grateful for their continued support,” Hale said.
“This investigation highlights the need for consumers and investors to do their
Hale introduced a number of bills this year intended to reinforce the sovereign sta- homework before entering into business arrangements and not simply take the word
tus of Native American nations and to recognize the contributions Native American of someone who may be out to steal their hard-earned money. If something seems
nations have made to the state. A summary of the bills is below:
too good to be true, it almost always is. I want to thank the IRS and the United States
Attorney’s Office for their important role and partnership in this investigation. At its
HB 2311 – tribal colleges; expenditure limitation; exemption
Exempts community colleges that are owned, operated, or chartered by Indian tribes most basic level, this is a case about greed and the abuse of trust. The subjects took
advantage of trusted relationships to persuade the victims to invest in staged real esfrom expenditure limitations.
tate ventures which were supported by lies and false documents,” stated FBI Special
Agent in Charge Douglas G. Price.
HB 2312 – advisory council; Indian health care
“Mr. Hoover financed his lavish lifestyle by swindling investors. IRS Special
Reorganizes the Arizona advisory council on Indian health care to add greater repreAgents
will continue to investigate investment fraud schemes in order to deliver jussentation and to better serve the indigenous communities.
tice to victims and protect the integrity of the U.S. financial system,” stated IRS-CI
Special Agent in Charge Ismael Nevarez Jr.
HB 2313 – Indian tribes; JTED expenses
According to the Superseding Indictment, Defendant’s plea, and other filings, John
Provides funding for the operation, maintenance, renewal and capital expenses of
Hoover
was a homebuilder in Fort Mohave and surrounding areas. Hoover created
the Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocational Education District, the
nearly
two
dozen companies that he used to solicit money from Arizona and Califoronly Joint Technical Education District in an Indian Nation. JTEDs provide career
nia investors for bogus real-estate developments beginning in 1997. Several investors
and technical education for native students.
were widows who gave Hoover control of the bulk of their estates based on his friendship with their families and because of the trust he developed as an attorney. Hoover
HB 2314 – appropriation; Navajo nation court complex
told investors their money would go to specific real-estate developments and then
Allocates $7.5 million to help build a Supreme Court Complex on the Navajo Nation. The entire construction project is expected to cost about $15 million, and the diverted the money for his own personal use. In some cases, Hoover told investors that
their money had been placed in secure loans while he actually used it to invest in his
Navajo Nation is expected to contribute the other $7.5 million.
own high-risk, speculative real-estate ventures in Arizona.
HB 2315 – TPT; Indian tribes; motor vehicles
Hoover encouraged investors to liquidate retirement accounts, life-insurance polAllows enrolled members of Indian Nations to qualify for vehicle sales tax exemp- icies, mutual funds and securities, and Social Security death benefits to fund their
tions when they purchase a vehicle even if they reside within the boundaries of an
investments with him. Hoover then used investor money to pay his living expenses.
Indian Nation where they are not enrolled.
Among those expenses were a multimillion-dollar Newport Beach, Calif. home and
a condominium; an apartment in Paris; a $200,000 Bentley Flying Spur and other
HB 2316 – appropriation; water projects; Navajo nation
high-end automobiles; jewelry; artwork; furnishings; high end hotels and restaurants;
Appropriates $3.4 million from the state general fund to the Navajo Nation for
and lavish expenditures for family members living in Paris, France. Hoover also took
planning and developing water supply and infrastructure projects. These projects
vacations disguised as business trips to Hawaii, China, South America, and Europe.
are crucial to support community growth and economic development on Native
When Hoover ran out of money, he refinanced properties with false representations
American land.
about salary, assets, liabilities, employment, and sources of down payments. Then, he
and his wife filed bankruptcy while hiding assets. When the Hoovers were arrested,
HB 2317 – state transportation board; tribal representation
agents located numerous assets that had been concealed from the Bankruptcy Court.
Requires the State Transportation Board to include a representative from an IndiThe investigation in this case was conducted by the Internal Revenue Service-Criman Nation. The board is responsible for planning for the transportation needs of
inal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The prosecution was hanthe state. The population of the 22 federally recognized Indian nations in Arizona
dled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin M. Rapp and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
exceeds 250,000. These Indian nations have unique transportation needs that are not Jennifer A. Giaimo.
currently being met.
CASE NUMBER: CR-14-CR-00554-SRB
RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-005_Hoovers # # #
HB 2318 – central Arizona project board; membership
For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://
Requires that the CAP board of directors include one non-voting member, who is
www.justice.gov/usao/az/
a tribal elected official, to ensure Indian nations are included in discussions about
CAP Colorado River water use. The member would be appointed by the governor
and selected from a list of three nominees. The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
would be responsible for identifying two nominees, and the Navajo Nation would
be responsible for the third nominee. These Indian nations should have a seat at the
table for discussions regarding water availability and use.
HB 2319 – Indian tribes; TPT revenues
Allocates Transaction Privilege Tax money, or sales tax, back to the Native American lands where it was collected. These funds would be used for infrastructure and
community development, including telecommunication infrastructure development
and roads on Indian reservations. Currently, TPT money is collected from businesses not owned by enrolled members operating on Native American lands. The tax
money is distributed to the state, counties and municipalities incorporated under
state law. Indian nations are not included in this distribution formula. Native American nations would be authorized to use the TPT money as collateral to fund projects.
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Gila River woman sentenced to federal
prison for selling methamphetamine
PHOENIX – On Dec. 10, 2015, Delphine Corrine Morgan, 37, of Blackwater, Ariz.
HCM 2005 – veterans’ homes; tribal lands
and a member of the Gila River Indian Community, was sentenced by U.S. District
Asks Congress to enact legislation that would allow construction reimbursement and Judge Steven P. Logan to 92 months in prison, followed by a term of three years
per diem payments for veterans nursing care homes built on Native American nation of supervised release. Morgan previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to
lands. Current federal law provides for a 65 percent construction reimbursement and distribute less than 50 grams of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine.
per diem payments to veterans nursing care homes built on land owned by states,
According to court documents, on March 13, 2015, Morgan sold less than 50 grams
territories or land the U.S. possesses. Veteran homes built on Native American naof a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine to an
tion lands are not eligible for the reimbursement and per diem payments.
undercover officer at her residence located on the Gila River Indian Community. Morgan had sold methamphetamine to this same undercover officer on one prior occasion.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the Gila River Police Department
“Although this will be my last session in the Arizona House of Representatives, my and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The prosecution was handled by Christina J. Reid-Moore, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix.
commitment to the community is unwavering. I look forward to working with my
CASE NUMBER: CR-2015-0330-PHX-SPL
colleagues on these priorities,” Hale said.
RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-121_Morgan # # #
************************************************************* For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://
www.justice.gov/usao/az/
Rep. Hale is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. He was born in Ganado and
raised in Klagetoh, Arizona. He is Ashiihi (Salt), born for Todichiini (Bitter Water). His
maternal grandparents are Hanaghani (Walk About clan). His paternal grandparents
are Kiyanii (Tall House clan). He is a 1969 graduate of Fort Wingate High School, a
Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding school located east of Gallup, New Mexico. He
holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
(1973), and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law,
Albuquerque, New Mexico (1977), and an honorary Juris Doctor degree from Phoenix School of Law (2012). He is the former President of the Navajo Nation.
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