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WEDNESDAY

AUGUST

7, 2024

~Est. 1987 • OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE HOPI TRIBE • NEWS SOURCE FOR THE HOPI PEOPLE~

Hopi Credit Association hosts first ever Hopi Tribal Government and Offices

Hopi Economic Summit to

Observes 2024

Pueblo Revolt Day

“kickstart” an Annual Gathering for on

Friday, August 9,

2024...

the Hopi People...

...pg. 3

Images from Hopi Credit Association hosts first

ever Hopi Economic Summit found throughout this

publication...

PG 10-11

Hopi Tribal Council

Third Quarter Session

MONTH OF JULY 2024

Amendment #3

COMMUNITY

Page 4

Hopi Tutuveni Wishes all a

good and happy school year!

The Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, and

San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe sign

landmark water rights settlement agreement...see pg. 2 for details

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The Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe sign landmark water rights settlement agreement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

By: Chairman’s Office - Hopi Tribe

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – July 17, 2024 Today, in a momentous act of tribal solidarity,

leaders from the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe met

together at the Heard Museum of American Indian art in Phoenix, Arizona to sign a

landmark water rights settlement agreement. The signing of this historic agreement

marks a significant step forward in ensuring water security for all water users in

northeastern Arizona and providing sustainable management of the region’s precious

water resources.

The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Settlement Agreement is the largest Indian

water settlement to date. It not only settles decades of litigation between the three

tribes and significant state water users over rights to the Little Colorado River water

shed in Arizona, but it also resolves complex, long-standing disputes outside the

scope of the litigation—such as the Arizona Colorado River water rights of the Hopi

Tribe and the Navajo Nation, groundwater management and federal funding for vital

water infrastructure on the reservations.

The Hopi Tribe was represented at today’s signing ceremony by Vice Chairman

Craig Andrews. For the Hopi Tribe, this settlement promises a future of safe, reliable drinking water—not just for Hopi currently living on the Reservation, but for

those who wish to return and future generations. “Although our communities are the

oldest in Arizona, they lack basic access to clean, reliable water,” said Vice Chairman

Andrews during the signing ceremony. “Our current infrastructure is a patchwork

of aging and inadequate systems, which has long jeopardized the well-being of our

people and forced many to leave their ancestral lands.”

This agreement, the Vice Chairman explained, provides “access to reliable water

resources and modern infrastructure to ensure the health, economic prosperity, and

cultural preservation of tribal communities in northeastern Arizona for generations to

come.” These water resources include reliable mainstem Colorado River water, as well

as surface water and groundwater from the Little Colorado River watershed.

The Vice Chairman also expressed the cultural significance of the moment, describing the agreement as a way for Hopi to “continue to safeguard our ancestral lands by

protecting our sacred springs and the water that gives life to our cultural sites.” The

Vice Chairman believes that future generations of Hopi will look back on this settlement “with reverence.”

The Navajo Nation was represented at the signing ceremony by President Buu

Nygren and Speaker Crystalyne Curley, and the San Juan Southern Paiute was represented by President Robbin Preston Jr. State party representatives were also present at

the ceremony, including the Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD)

and the Salt River Project (SRP) as well as Mayor Becky Daggett of the City of Flagstaff, among others.

The parties concluded intensive, months-long settlement negotiations on May 9,

2024. On May 20, 2024, the Hopi Tribal Council unanimously passed Resolution

H-035-2024 to approve the settlement. The other two tribes followed quickly behind,

passing their respective resolutions approving the agreement on May 23, 2024. The

state parties’ formal approval of the settlement began in June with the CAWCD and

SRP, among others, and will continue throughout this summer.

On June 8, 2024, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) jointly

introduced the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 to

approve the settlement in the United States Senate. The same day, Representative Juan

Ciscomani (R-AZ) introduced the bill in the House of Representatives, with Reps.

Greg Stanton (D-AZ), David Schweikert (R-AZ), and Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) joining as

cosponsors. The federal legislation requests roughly $5 billion to build essential water

infrastructure. A tribal delegation, which will include Hopi Tribal leadership and

members of the Hopi water rights negotiation team, will travel to Washington D.C.

later this month to testify in support of the legislation and meet with the legislators.

Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke and his counsel,

and representatives of the Salt River Project, will be joining the tribal delegation in

Washington, D.C., to help us advocate for Congressional approval of this agreement.

Vice Chairman Andrews closed his remarks with gratitude for the Arizona Congressional delegation. “As the federal legislation progresses,” said the Vice Chairman,

“it is crucial that we work together with federal and state partners to secure the necessary funding and resources to protect Arizona’s precious water resources for all users

and ensure our Native communities thrive for generations to come.”

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(L-R) Terry Goddard (Central Arizona Water Conservation District), Patrick B. Sigl (Salt River Project),

Vice-Chairman Craig Andrews (Hopi Tribe), President Buu Nygren (Navajo Nation), Speaker Crystalyne

Curley (Navajo Nation), President Robbin Preston Jr. (San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe), and Becky Daggett

(City of Flagstaff Mayor)

HTC Representatives at July 17, 2024 NAIWRS Signing Ceremony Marilyn Tewa - Village of Mishongnovi, Dwayne Secakuku - Village of

Bacavi, Leroy Shingoitewa - Village of Upper Moenkopi, Dale Sinquah - First Mesa Consolidated Villages, Fred Lomayesva, General Counsel,

Vice-Chairman Andrews

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Hopi Credit Association hosts first ever Hopi Economic Summit to “kickstart” an

Annual Gathering for the Hopi People

By: Romalita Laban, Managing Editor - Hopi Tutuveni

Moenkopi, Ariz. - July 30, 2024 With an event theme of “Engaging

Minds, Empowering Success, Hopi Credit Association (HCA) was

joined by a generous crowd of “doers” and “shakers” ready to “kickstart” conversations, connections and support, as well as learn more

about how to increase economic ventures on Hopi via the “first ever”

Hopi Economic Summit being hosted by HCA at the Moenkopi Legacy

Inn in Moenkopi, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

According to Alissa Charley, HCA Executive Director’s written Welcome, the HCA has been planning the event since 2022 and was extremely excited to bring the quality event to the Hopi people as a means

for “kickstarting” a annual gathering for the Hopi people, one in which

they could take a full day to connect with their peers and local leadership in an effort to strengthen the local Hopi economy.

Charley went on to further explain that the summit was an expansion

to the “Support Hopi Small Business” campaign under which a bi-annually updated local Hopi small business directory, quarterly networking sessions and an annual small business exposition and fair were

included.

Alissa Charley, a Hopi Executive having worked with HCA well

twenty years combined, is Butterfly clan from the Village of Sichomovi

who displays a lot of her Butterfly Clan nature and qualities as a quiet

Leader. Although that doesn’t limit her ability and capacity for connecting and bringing others together for productive outcomes such as the

summit.

Alissa did not skimp on expressing gratitude for the generous amount

of sponsorship garnered to carry out the event, as well as her hope that

each attendee would be inspired and more knowledgeable about how

each of us can contribute to the economy of Hopi. She was also filled

with excitement about the possible impacts that collective knowledge

and collaboration will have on the future of Hopi.

With a full and packed Agenda including Keynote Addresses from

local Village Staff leaders, a panel discussion with local Hopi Tribal

Government Program representatives, non-profit Developers and breakout sessions led by industry experts and leaders, presentations on topics

such as small business basics, land acquisition processes on Hopi, and

unique focuses on tribal government perspectives of Hopi culture item

for sale, it’s safe to note that Charley’s hopes seemingly came to fruition during the event.

Charley was joined and supported by Wendi Lewis, volunteer and

event planner for HCA since February of this year and HCA Board

Members - Shawn Namoki and Vaughn Sieweumptewa. Other individuals who presented in support included Mark Talayumptewa, Kykotsmovi CSA who provided a Keynote Address about Economic Possibilities on Hopi and shared about the Kykotsmovi Convenience Store

initiative and its progress thus far.

A panel discussion about “Hopi Economy: Tribal Process & Planning Information” was also completed with the Hopi Tribe Office of

Planning & Economic Development, Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation, Moenkopi Developers Corporation, Honhongvit

LLC and Pikyanivi Wood Haulers represented.

The attendees were also provided with other general sessions about

concepts utilized for the operation of the New Mexico Chamber of

Commerce and Build on Hopi: What You Should Know.

Breakout Sessions addressed such topics as Business Plan Basics,

Change Labs information, Customer Service Training, Hopi Culture on

Sale: Basic Ethics, Trademarks and Patents, Hopi Think Tank: What

Makes a Stable and Healthy Economy? and Grant Writing Basics.

Local Hopi non-profits and businesses such as the Hopi Foundation

and Hopi Telecommunications Inc. were on-site and ready to provide

information, merchandise and take-aways for attendees, as well. A

“photobooth” was also set up for attendees to take pics and memorialize the event with a take-home snapshot, too.

The summit continued through the evening with a Fair & Exposition

at the Tuuvi Gathering Grounds featuring local Hopi Directory Business Participants who sold ice cold lemonade, cookies, decorative tees,

cups, baby bibs, onesies, shawls, photographs, custom designed neck

coolers, jewelry, basketry, bags, dresses and all with the Hopi and Tewa

cultural flare.

Pictures of the successful summit event follow and are included

throughout this publication of the Hopi Tutuveni. We look forward to

the next Annual Hopi Credit Association Economic Summit.

Hopi Tutuveni August 7, 2024

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

Third Quarter Session

MONTH OF JULY, 2024

AGENDA – AMENDMENT #3

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. CERTIFICATIONS OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS

III. ROLL CALL

IV. INVOCATION / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION

OF DIGNITARIES OR GUESTS

VI. CORRESPONDENCE

VII. CALENDAR PLANNING

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Manager, Office of Range Management

4. Action Item #046-2024 - Resolution authorizing HUC

to apply for the Tribal Electrification Program funding opportunity, offered by the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI)

– Author/Carroll Onsae, General Manager, Hopi Utilities

Corporation

5. Action Item #047-2024 - To enter into Land Assignment Agreements for an Agricultural and Residential Land

Assignments for Mr. Arthur Holmes, Jr. – Author/Edison

Tu’tsi, Program Manager, Office of Hopi Lands Administration *Time Certain on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 1:00

p.m.

6. Action Item #048-2024 – Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity to Enforce Arbitration Provision in Blue

Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Inc. Provider Network

1. September 1, 2017 – Regular Meeting

Agreement – Author/Jim Davis, Director, Office of Finan2. September 5, 2017 – Regular Meeting

cial Management

7. Memorandum dated June 12, 2024 – Request that

3. September 6, 2017 – Regular Meeting

the Hopi Tribe Solid Waste Program (HTSWP) be put on

4. September 7, 2017 – Regular Meeting

the Hopi Tribal Council agenda the first week of July 2024

5. September 25, 2017 – Regular Meeting

with possible action – Author/Nada Talayumptewa, Trea6. September 26, 2017 – Regular Meeting

surer, Hopi Tribe *Time Certain on Tuesday, July 9, 2024

at 9:00 a.m.

IX. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

8. Memorandum dated June 3, 2024 – Request to proX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

vide Council with a Tawaovi Presentation by Laura Carr

XI. NEW BUSINESS

of UofA, School of Architecture – Author/ Author/Andrew

1. Action Item #041-2024 – Approve and accept the

Gashwazra, Director, OCPEDLIS

Arizona State Inter- governmental Agreement, IGA No.

*Time Certain on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

CTR069518 in the amount of $106,178 per calendar year

7. Action Item #043-2024 – To approve an agreement

for the period of five (5) years beginning January 10, 2024 with Timothy V. Nelson for 12 months to serve as a conand ending December 31, 2029 to provide commercial

flict prosecutor for the Office of Prosecutor – Mervin Yoyetobacco education and prevention related services to the

tewa, Council Representative, Village of Mishongnovi

Hopi Community at-large – Author/Dana Russell, Manag9. Memorandum dated June 11, 2024 – Request to

er, Hopi Cancer Support Services Program

provide a brief introduction to MHP, a new partner pro*TABLED to July 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

viding technical assistance to the Tawaovi Project and the

2. Action Item #044-2024 - Approve Attorney Agreeaffordable housing project of new rental units – Author/

ment with Antol & Sherman, PC for criminal defense of in- Andrew Gashwazra, Director, OCPEDLIS *Time Certain

digent defendants in the Hopi Tribal Court – Author/ Marc on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Roy, Chief Judge, Hopi Tribal Courts

10. Letter dated May 31, 2024 – Request to discuss op3. Action Item #045-2024 - Add Weaning Pasture to RU tions to ensure the Bureau of Reclamation...Continued pg. 5

557 as Special Use – Author/Priscilla Pavatea, Program

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HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

Third Quarter Session

MONTH OF JULY, 2024 Agenda

Amendment #3, contin.,

Continued from pg. 4

The Hopi Foundation Board of Trustees

Announces Leadership Transition:

Executive Director Passes Leadership

Onto the Next Generation

...funding previously awarded and approved by Resolution H-057-2022 to power

the Orayvi wells is not lost and the project

is completed – Beatrice Norton, Chairwoman, Orayvi Village Board *Time Certain on

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

11. Memorandum dated June 18, 2024

– Request to present research on Native

Deaf communities to Hopi Tribal Council

and request to circulate survey in the Hopi

community. – Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody,

Assistant Professor, University of Arizona.

*Time Certain on Monday, July 22, 2024 at

1:30 p.m.

12. Letter dated June 17, 2024 – Request

to meet with Hopi Tribal Council to discuss

the Walpi Housing Transfer back to Tribal oversight – Nick Brokeshoulder, CEO,

HTEDC *Time Certain on Tuesday, July 23,

Submitted by: The Hopi Foundation

2024 at 9:00 a.m.

XII. REPORTS

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – July 30, 2024, The Hopi Foundation has held a tradition of cultivating its leadership

1. Office of the Chairman

from within the organization. This tradition began with Barbara Poley, a member of the Bear Clan and resident of

2. Office of the Vice Chairman

Bacavi Village, who served 18 years as Executive Director and selected Monica Nuvamsa to succeed her. Monica,

3. Office of Tribal Secretary

Water Cloud Clan from the Village of Shungopavi, took on several roles at HF after starting in 2007, including

4. Office of the Treasurer

KUYI General Manager, Program Director, and Associate Director to the Executive Director. She was appointed

5. Office of the General Counsel

Executive Director in 2012 after a nearly four-year transition period during which Barbara mentored her, building

6. Land Commission

up her leadership skills and introducing her to key contacts outside the organization. Upon her retirement from the

7. Water/Energy Committee

8. Transportation Committee *Time Cer- ED role, Monica will have served a total of 18 years with the Hopi Foundation. Her tenure has been marked by

tain Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. dedication to local community grant-making, nonprofit and community capacity building, community leadership

development, and community organizing. With a distinguished career dedicated to community service and advoca9. Law & Order Committee

10. Investment Committee *Time Certain cy, Monica has significantly contributed to the Foundation and the broader Hopi community.

Monica’s early career was spent developing and managing the Hopi Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program, where

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

11. Health/Education Committee

she served as a Legal Advocate and Project Coordinator. She later became the Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison

12. Pandemic Recovery Committee –

for the Hopi Tribe, representing the Tribe to state and federal governments. Following nearly six years in tribal

Financial Update *Time certain Wednesday, government, Monica shifted her focus to higher education and tribal public policy training at The University of

July 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Arizona and the Morris K. Udall Foundation for Excellence in Environmental Studies and Public Policy.

13. Hopi Tribe’s FY 2020 Audit Report by

As Monica retires, The Hopi Foundation Board of Trustees has selected Hannah Honani as the next Executhe auditing firms of Snyder & Brown, CPAs tive Director. Paul Kabotie, Chairman of the Board, states, “The Hopi Foundation is nearing 40 years old, and

and Walker & Armstrong, LLP – Jim Davis, our founders envisioned an organization that would support Hopi needs differently from the Tribal and Federal

Director, OFM - *Time Certain on Tuesday, governments. They wanted it to be rooted in Hopi values and character. Over my ten years on the board, I’ve

July 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

seen that the Foundation is fundamentally Hopi, built from our values at its core. The Foundation’s name, LoXIII. ADJOURNMENT

masumi’nangwtukwsiwmani, reflects its intent to grow and improve with each generation. Our past Executive

*Hopi Tribal Council may go into Executive SesDirectors, Barabara Poley and Monica Nuvamsa, embodied these values and helped the organization flourish. We

sion on any agenda item

**Time Certain Requests

extend our deepest gratitude to Monica for her dedicated service and leadership.” continued on pg. 7

HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES

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Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services

Covid-19 Emergency Response - Re-publication

Submitted By Joyce Hamilton, Director

Kykostmovi, Ariz. – June 26, 2024 Immunizations are your best

defense against severe illness if you are diagnosed with the Flu, RSV

and CIVID-19. The season of germs and viruses will continue to be

amongst us; the best protection to avoid severe illness and sickness is

to get updated on your family’s immunizations. You may have been

hearing family discussing COVID-19 diagnosis being a result of large

gatherings within the month of June. Gatherings with family during the

summer season is common due to the ceremonial and cultural activities, graduation celebrations, birthday celebrations and planting parties.

The Hopi Health Care Center encourages and recommends the following:

Everyone 6 months and older, regardless of current vaccination

status, should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against

COVID-19 illness.

People with symptoms should still mask and get tested for

COVID-19.

Those with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 illness should

continue to follow current guidelines for isolation including staying

home and wearing a mask around others for at least 5 days after their

symptoms started or after a positive test if no symptoms.

Those exposed to COVID-19 should continue to follow recommendations including wearing a mask around others.

People may choose to wear a mask at any time based on personal preference, but may be required in other places by local authorities (i.e., individual

villages, businesses, and schools).

Many individuals and family members have deterred from the practice of

wiping down frequently touched surfaces and staying home when ill. Get back

in the habit of wiping down frequently touched surfaces to eliminate germs to

protect family from illness. Most important message is for one to stay home if

you have flu like symptoms to avoid getting others ill.

For questions regarding services you may contact the Department of Health

and Human Services at Jhamilton@hopi.nsn.us

Annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic & Dog Tick Collar Event on Hopi

Submitted by: Madeline Sahneyah, Office of Public Health Compliance/Department of Health & Human Services

Kykostmovi, Ariz. – July 2024 The Office of Public Health Compliance/

Department of Health & Human Services in partnership with the Indian

Health Service – Office of Environmental Health, the Community Health

Representative program, two CHR summer workers, and a Sichomovi Village

Administration staff implemented a Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs and

cats. Seresto brand tick collars were also placed on on dogs. The group began

in Upper & Lower Moencopi, Hotevilla, and Bacavi on June 25, 2024. Ms. Toria Davis-Foster, DVM, DACVPM – USDA, APHIS Veterinary Service Fiop,

administered the rabies vaccinations.

On June 26th & 27th, the group worked in the heat setting up in centralized

locations in 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mesa villages and communities, ending in Keams

Canyon to provide the services for pets. At Polacca Circle M Store on the last

day, the group was drenched in a down pour which cooled and re-energized

everyone.

Within the three days, 236 dogs and 54 cats received rabies vaccinations. A

total of 290 animals are now protected against rabies for a year. In addition,

255 tick collars were placed on dogs.

Rabies is a deadly, but preventable, viral disease found in mammals that

can be transmitted to humans most often through the bite of a rabid animal.

The rabies virus infects the central nervous system, causing disease in the

brain and ultimately death. In April 2024, there were 14 positive animal cases

of rabies in Arizona. In June 2024, the numbers dropped to 4 cases with one

case of a rabid fox in Navajo County. Thus far there have not been any cases

of rabies on Hopi. But dogs and cats are free roaming on Hopi and cannot be

monitored 100% of the time. They may come in contact with wild infected

animals while outside. It is very important that they are protected by receiving

the rabies vaccine.

Pets that are infected with rabies can bite their owners, infecting them. This

is why everybody who is bitten by an animal should seek medical care and

report the bite to the local Animal Control Program.

The tick collars are placed on dogs to help keep them tick-free because

brown dog ticks are found to live and feed off Hopi dogs. So far, the ticks are

not infected with the Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) bacteria but there

is a possibility they may become infected. Hopi has not had a RMSF outbreak

thus far. If a person is bitten by a tick or has been around dogs with ticks and

has a fever, headache, chills, and a rash, they should see a doctor right away.

Thank you to all the pet owners for bringing your pets to get rabies vaccinations and dog tick collars. These preventive measures can keep you and your

pets healthy.

For more information, contact the Office of Public Health Compliance at

(928) 497-1967 or (928) 497-1685, IHS Office of Environmental Health at

(928) 737-6277, or the Community Health Representative program at (928)

737-6348.

TCRHCC Reinstates Mask Mandate

Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

By: George Joe, M.A., M.Ed, Creative Copywriter, Office of Communications - TCRHCC

Tuba City, Ariz. – July 17, 2024 In response to increasing COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Tuba

City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) will reinstate its mask mandate across its health care

facilities, effective July 19th. Both staff and patients are required to wear masks at our Tuba City, Flagstaff

(Sacred Peaks), LeChee locations and on our Mobile Units.

To facilitate this change, updated door flyers and social media posts will be distributed. Screeners/

Greeters will provide masks and informational flyers to everyone entering the facilities.

“Our decision is supported by the Senior Leadership Committee (SLC) and follows the recommendation from the Epi Response Team,” said Dr. Amanda Burrage, TCRHCC Medical Director of Public

Health.

1. Mask Requirements: All staff and patients must wear masks. Surgical or KN95 masks are acceptable

for most, while full PPE with N95 masks is required for those treating COVID-19 patients.

2. Exposure Protocol: If exposed to COVID-19, monitor for symptoms and take a home COVID test every 48 hours. Note that tests may not show positive results until 3-5 days after symptom onset. TCRHCC

is currently out of home tests but is working to replenish supplies as soon as possible.

3. Public Health Clinic Services: The Public Health Clinic is open for walk-ins from 8:00-11:30 am and

12:30-4:00 pm for COVID testing and exams. Patients can also request Paxlovid without a visit by calling

the Public Health Hotline at 928-606-4647 for a callback from a provider.

“TCRHCC will enforce this mask mandate for at least two weeks, after which the situation will be reviewed weekly,” said Dr. Burrage. “The mandate will be lifted when COVID-19 numbers fall below CDC

thresholds.”

TCRHCC Public Health dashboard has updated reports on Covid data at the website www.tchealth.org/

public-health/

For further information, please contact TCRHCC at 866-976-5941

About TCRHCC: Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) is dedicated to providing

comprehensive healthcare services to the Navajo Nation, Hopi, San-Juan Paiute, and surrounding communities. For more information, visit our website at www.tchealth.org

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The Hopi Foundation

Board of Trustees

Announces Leadership Transition:

Executive Director Passes Leadership Onto the

Next Generation, contin.,

“We now look forward to the next generation with Hannah stepping into

this role. As the Chairman of the board and on behalf of the Board of Trustees,

I look forward to her bringing her strength in leadership and guidance to the

next stages of the organization. With all of our support to Hannah, we will

continue the good work of The Hopi Foundation and build upon the strength

and reputation it has earned in Indian Country.”

Hannah, Roadrunner Clan from the Village of Sitsomovi, holds an Associate

of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies from Coconino Community College. She

began at the Hopi Foundation in 2014 as a part-time Youth Liaison with the

Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative (HOYI). She exemplified her leadership

since then, becoming HOYI’s Program Associate, and then Program Manager.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she helped to co-lead HF’s Hopi Emergency

Relief Fund (HERF) operations, collaborating with on- and off-reservation

partners to purchase inventory for community food and PPE distributions, and

regranting funds to local villages and nonprofits to support their efforts around

COVID-19. Hannah was appointed to the administrative team of the Hopi

Foundation as the Associate Operations Director and most recently to the

Operations Director of the organization.

“Hannah is deeply committed to her Hopi and Tewa cultural values and

bridging the communication gap between Hopi youth. Her leadership vision

aims to continue to foster their success. Beginning her career at The Hopi

Foundation, her role was to find ways to connect youth with resources to help

them set future goals, find their identity, and align them to their passion as

they give back to the greater society. Her experience and passion for working

with Hopi youth and her leadership positions in administration are a springboard for her promising leadership within the organization. I look forward to

the future of the Hopi Foundation under Hannah’s leadership and am excited

about the positive impact she will undoubtedly make in our community,”

states Monica Nuvamsa.

This leadership transition marks The Hopi Foundation’s fourth since its

founding in 1987, beginning with the late founding Executive Director Dr.

Robert Robin in 1996, followed by Barbara Poley, and then Monica Nuvamsa

in 2012. Hannah will begin her work as Interim Executive Director on August

1st, until the 6-month transition is completed in January 2025.

The Hopi Foundation’s basic mission is to Help People Help Themselves.

The nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and local self-determination for the Hopi people. Through a variety of

programs and initiatives, the Foundation works to support the community in

maintaining cultural traditions while addressing contemporary challenges. The

Hopi name Lomasumi’nangwtukwsiwmani signifies the process of furthering

unity of aspiration blossoming into full maturity over time.

To learn more about The Hopi Foundation, please visit www.hopifoundation.org or call 928-734-2380.

The Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

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Kykotsmovi, Ariz.- July 31, 2024 The mission of Black Mesa Trust (BMT) is to inform and educate

Hopi tribal members about environmental, social and economic injustices, and to empower them to

correct the injustices.

In the spirit of our mission, BMT will conduct a public meeting at Hotevilla to inform and educate

the people about the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement (Settlement), enacted by the

Navajo Nation, with support of the Hopi Tribal Council (HTC). The meeting will be hosted by Kevin

Lomatska, father to the Kookopgyam Clan—guardians of Owatutuveni (stone tablet).

Chairman Nuvangyouma and HTC will explain details of the complex Settlement. They will explain

why the Settlement is in our interest, why non-Indians are participating in a Navajo, San Juan Southern

Paiute, Hopi water settlement, and what they will get, if the legislation is enacted into law.

We do know Salt River Project (SRP) is pumping Little Colorado River (LCR) to Payson, located in

the Gila River Basin, and eventually to Phoenix. The LCR tributary is stored in the C.C. Cragin Reservoir (formerly Blue Ridge Reservoir}, located south of Winslow. Under the Settlement, SRP will be

allowed to keep pumping water to Payson. In addition to C. C. Cragin dam, 62 dams in the upper LCR

have been constructed by non-Indian parties to trap LCR tributaries, causing the main LCR to dry up.

It is a well-known fact that LCR and groundwater, seeping out of canyon walls have kept Sipàapu

alive for millions of years. Now, according to members of the Wuuchim Society who make pilgrimages

to Sipàapu, water no longer flows out. One elder said the heart of our mother, Hahai-i`wuuti, is dying.

Recently, the Arizona Court ruled that Hopi people no longer have rights to the LCR, because the

LCR does not run through the Hopi Reservation. Also, by accepting the $5 million land claims settlement, the Hopi Tribe relinquished aboriginal title to Hopi ancestral homelands. The Arizona Court

violated our right to practice our religion that is guaranteed under the U. S. Constitution.

Last year, Hopi runners ran from Walpi to Phoenix, carrying a message to Arizona legislatures to

enact a water law that will protect rivers and groundwaters in remote areas of Arizona; there is no law

protecting LCR’s ecosystem. The Settlement makes no mention of protecting Sipàapu and the LCR

ecosystem. Our religion and traditions are tied to Sipàapu (Sipàapuni).

In our effort to save Sipàapu, we have gained support of Arizona’s Interfaith group and the Jewish

community. Now, we need the Hopi Chairman and our lawmakers to carry out the PREAMBLE of the

Hopi Constitution and By-Laws, “to preserve the good things of Hopi life”. Killing Sipàapu is not a

good thing.

In a Press Release, Chairman Nuvangyaoma is quoted, saying that the Settlement honors our covenant with Màasau. Kevin Lomatska wrote a letter to the Chairman and HTC, saying Hotevilla opposed

the Settlement because it violated the sacred agreement our ancestors made with Màasau.

I was informed that HTC was under pressure to endorse the Settlement. The Navajo Council was

ready to act on the Settlement and needed Hopi endorsement. I, therefore, suggest that HTC hold a

special meeting to revisit their decision. Three (3) Representatives can call for a special meeting before

or after the Hotevilla gathering.

The public meeting at Hotevilla will happen after the Snake-Antelope ceremony at Shungopavy is

completed. Those unable to attend the meeting will join through ZOOM. The meeting will be video-taped and preserved in the archives BMT is setting up. At the end, the people in attendance will

decide whether to accept and support the Settlement. For more information Email: kuuyi@aol.com

Hopi Tribal Council

Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma,

Chairman

Craig Andrews

Vice Chairman

Judith Youvella

Tribal Secretary

Nada Talayumptewa,

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva,

Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper

Moenkopi

William Charley

Robert Charley

Leroy Shingoitewa

Philton Talahytewa

Village of Bakabi

Ruth Kewanimptewa

Clifford Qotsaquahu

Dwayne Secakuku

Village of Kyakotsmovi

Danny Honanie

Norman Honanie

Wendall Honanie

Village of Sipaulavi

Anita Bahnimptewa

Raymond Namoki

Village of Mishongnovi

Arthur Batala

Ronald Humeyestewa

Marilyn Tewa

Mervin Yoyetewa

First Mesa Consolidated

Villages

Delfred Leslie

Albert T. Sinquah

Dale Sinquah

Wallace Youvella, Jr.

Hopi Tutuveni August 7, 2024

Images from the First Annual Hopi Economic Summit

hosted by Hopi Credit Association on July 30, 2024 at the

Moenkopi Legacy Inn

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Pavatya

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Pahona

(Beaver)

Sikwi

(Meat)

Samii

(Fresh Corn)

Noqkwivi

(Corn & Meat Stew)

Kowaako

(Chicken)

Leetayo

(Fox)

Pat Ga

(Squash - Pumpkin)

Koyongo

(Turkey)

Kokowe’e

(Rooster)

Isaw

(Coyote)

Hekweepu

(Brownish Lizard)

Hootsoko

(Small Eared Owl)

Hoonaw

(Bear)

Tokotska

(Black Bird)

Tsili

(Chili)

Wutaga

(Corn Gruel)

Mooro

(Burro)

Moosa

(Cat)

Pooko

(Dog)

Mosayru

(Bison, Buffalo)

Qomi

(Sweet Corn Cake)

Tootolo

(Grasshopper)

Yongosona

(Turtle)

Toho

(Mt. Lion)

Sowiyngwa

(Deer)

Hohomitst

(Pocket Mice)

Wakaasi

(Cow)

Hospowi

(Roadrunner)

Tsiro

(Small Bird)

Kwaahu

(Eagle)

Paakwa

(Frog)

Piki

(Blue Corn Bread)

Toosi

(Sweet Corn Meal)

Qaao

(Corn)

Tumna

(Potato)

Pikami

(Wheat & Sweet Corn

Pudding)

Somiviki

(Blue Corn Flour,

Sweet Tamale)

Piklapkutuki

(Roasted & Salted

Crumbled Piki)

Hopi Tutuveni August 7, 2024

Images from the First Annual Hopi Economic Summit hosted by Hopi Credit Association on

July 30, 2024 at the Moenkopi Legacy Inn

Hopi Tutuveni August 7, 2024

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