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HOPI TUTUVENI
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Published by Flagstaff Publishing
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HOPI TUTUVENI
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015
Volume 23, Number 06
Traditional Hopi Foods
Whispering Wind
Month
Help Combat Diabetes
OSOMUYAW
HOPI
CALENDAR
KYAAMUYA- December
PAAMUYA- January
POWAMUYA- February
OSOMUYAW- March
KWIYAMUYAW- April
HAKITONMUYAW- May
WOKO’UYIS- June
TALANGVA- July
TALAPAAMUYA- August
NASAN’MUYAW- Sept.
TOHO’OSMUYAW- Oct.
KELMUYA- November
Village of
Sichomovi
1 Annual Meeting
st
For
Sichomovi Village
Members
Saturday, March 28
Kootka Hall
Young Hopi/Tewa boy playing with nanha in the cornfield...Happy Memories!
Valerie Nuvayestewa
Diabetes Prevention Educator
I recently attended the 17th Native Diabetes Prevention Conference in Phoenix. The theme was “Protecting
the Generations, A Lifespan Approach to Preventing Diabetes”; protecting our future by introducing “lifestyle
changes” to our people so that they will never have to
experience diseases such as diabetes. Lifestyle change is
the modifying or eliminating long-held habits of eating
or physical activity, and maintaining a new, improved
habit over months and years; making the change permanent.
I attended a session led by Dorothy Krupknick, MS.,
RD, CSO, “Individualized Nutrition Programs for Diabetes”. She told us the path to better health is “you are
what you eat”. Trends are changing the way we eat, and
we need to educate with accurate information. She then
motioned towards my direction and said, “Going back to
native plant-based diets, low-fat, high fiber foods is what
you should be telling people. Using your ancient foods
of corn, beans and squash, minimizing sugar intake to
six teaspoons a day, using portion control and proper selection of food, is the way to go. But you, (I’m guessing
she meant us native people), already knew that”. So I
found myself sitting up a little straighter, with a prideful smile, and then realizing in the same instant that yes,
we do know this, but do little if nothing at all with our
knowledge. That is why there is a 110% increase in diagnosed diabetes from 1990 to 2009 in American Indians
and Alaska Native youth aged 15-19 years.
Cont’d on P. 5
Second Mesa Day School Celebrates Read
Across America
Deborah Secakuku Baker, MSW
Additional information
Intervention Educator, Second Mesa Day School
available from the
Village Administrative
Second Mesa Day School was alive with fun March 2-6,
Office- 928.737.0446 2015 as they celebrated Read Across America which em-
PUBLIC NOTICE
ATTENTION ALL
RANCHERS
phasizes the importance of reading and recognizes one of
the most famous authors of all time, Dr. Suess. On any
given day at School that week; one had to be careful lest
you run into Thing 1 and Thing 2, Horton from Horton
Hears a Who, or to an entire classroom of 6th grade Cats
in the Hat! The SMDS Food Services department joined
in by providing a breakfast of Green Eggs and Ham one
morning!
Community members were invited to read to classes
throughout the week and SMDS would like to thank the
following people who donated their time:
Mrs. Joan Buzzard from Austin Texas of the Friends of
Hopi Foundation; Susan Secakuku, Executive Director of
the Navatsquewat Institute; Ramson Lomatuwyma Hopi
Artist, Teacher and Poet; Miss Hopi 2014-2015, Lexie
James; Bonnie Secakuku, Sipaulovi Community Member; Radford Quamahongnewa, Retired Librarian; Bruce
Talawyma, KUYI Radio host and Nadenia Myron, Sunlight Mission Church.
The Hopi Tribe is
in the process of
renewing the tribal
brand (H-6) with
the State of Arizona. The renewal
process will take
approximately 90
days. During this
90 day period NO
INSPECTIONS will
be conducted by
the Hopi Resources
Enforcement Services (HRES) unless
you have a personal
brand registered
with the State of
Arizona. The public will be notified
when the brand has
been renewed. Any
questions or concerns can be addressed to the Hopi
Tribe’s Department
of Natural ResourcCatherine Wright
es at 734-3601.
Cont’d on Page 5
Students at Second Mesa Day School pose in their Dr. Seuss hats
Hopi Tribe hires Non-Emergency Medical TransDeputy Attorneys port Companies licensed with
and Staff Assistant Hopi Revenue Commission
Deputy General Counsel
Advertise
in the Hopi
Tutuveni
Call
734-3281
for
Information
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
General Counsel Fred
Lomayesva announced
the hire of two Deputy
General Counsels: Catherine Wright and David
Waterman.
Catherine Wright is no
stranger to Hopi Land.
Nearly 28 years ago she
came to the Hopi Reservation to work at DNALegal
Services. Since that time
Wright has held many
jobs on the Reservation:
Managing Attorney, solo
practitioner Attorney,
Realty Officer, Probate
Specialist, Dir. of the Hopi
Submitted by Leon F. Lomakema , Deputy Revenue Commissioner
Board of Education and
Public Health Compliance
These companies have complied with The Hopi Tribe’s Ordinance 17 and are propOfficer. Last year she
moved to Santa Fe to work erly licensed to conduct business on the Hopi Reservation. We will be updating this
for the State of New Mex- listing when the need arises or when changes are necessary to reflect the accuracy
of this listing. Any questions that you may have regarding this listing can be adico as Staff Counsel, but
is “thrilled to come back
dressed to the Office of Revenue Commission at 928-734-3172.
to Hopi to serve as Deputy
BL No Approval Doing Business As:
Telephone
General Counsel!”
Wright originally from
Date
Pryor, OK, has one son
H - 120
2/18/2015 Hamana Enterprises, Inc.
928-734-1282
who grew up as a Rez Kid
928-401-1510
H - 36
1/13/2015 Leora E. Honawa-Coin
on the Hopi Reservation
928-74-9244
H - 100
1/29/2015 Arrow Transport, LLC.
and a product of the Hopi
education system. The first H - 53
928-734-0014
1/12/2015 KT Transport
time he ever lived off the
480-634-5965
NH - 124 2/26/2015 A & N Services, LLC.
Reservation was when he
went to Berkeley, where he NH - 125 2/26/2015 Dineh Transport, LLC., DBA: Smoke Signal Transport 888-725-3960
got a degree in English and NH - 50 2/26/2015 I-Hope Med Trans Group
520-307-4812
now works in San Francis- NH - 123 2/26/2015 JD’s Transport Services, LLC.
928-724-3021
co designing games you
928-613-6314
NH
30
2/26/2015
Medicare
Trans,
LLC.
can play on smart phones!
Wright has a BA Degree NH - 121 2/26/2015 Native Resource Dvlp. Co., Inc., DBA: Native Transp. 505-867-5372
in Anthropology/Classical
480-334-8948
NH - 29
2/26/2015 Rainbow Medical Transportation
Languages and MA in
928-613-0135
NH - 122 2/26/2015 Riteway Trans. LLC.
Anthropological Linguistics and a Juris Doctorate
(JD) from the University of
Texas. Wright is licensed to
practice law and has a State
Bar in Texas and Arizona.
Cont’d on Page 3
DISCLAIMER - The views and opinions expressed in Article Submissions
and Letters to the Editor, are those of the authors and do not necessarily
reflect the official policy or position of the Hopi Tutuveni.
Editorial Board
Inside: Resolutions approved by Hopi Tribal Council, Protocols for HTC
meetings, Babies & Toddlers Need More Reading Time, HRES Arrest Report
2 TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
THE HOPI
TUTUVENI
HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
Hopi Tribal Council
FY 2015 Resolution Summaries
2015 Approved Resolutions Protocols for
Resolution
H-001-2015
H-002-2015
Date
Approved
Summary
12/04/14 Authorizes and directs that a monetary sponsorship be awarded to
Daniell Albert in the amount of $2,000.
Vote: 11 in favor, 3 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
12/22/14 Adopts the Fiscal Year 2015 General Fund Budget in the amount of
$23,493,871.00.
Vote: 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-003-2015
12/23/14 Approves 58 individuals into membership of the Hopi Tribe pursuant
to Article II-Membership, Section 2(a) and Enrollment Ordinance 33.
Vote: 17 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-004-2015
12/23/14 Amends H-037-2006 to change the title of Chief Administrative
Officer to Executive Director.
Vote: 15 in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-005-2015
12/23/14 Accepts contents of the Poosiwlelena, Village of Moencopi (Lower)
Community Development Master Plan.
Vote: 16 in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-006-2015
1/05/15
Approves and accepts Contract No. ADHS15-083141 entitled
Colorectal Cancer Screening between the Arizona Department of
Health Services and the Hopi Tribe.
Vote: 14 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-007-2015
1/05/15
To rescind H-012-2006 and approve the release of H-13 funding back
to Yuwehloo Pahki Community.
Vote: 14 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-008-2015
H-009-2015
Resolution
H-010-2015
1/07/15
To accept the TIGER grant award from the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration in the amount of
$2,894,190.50 to design and construct a portion of the Community
streets and roadways with the Tawa’ovi Community.
Vote: 13 in Hopi
favor,Tribal
3 opposed,
1 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
Council
FY 2015 Resolution Summaries
1/07/15 Approves Amendment No. 1 of the Tobacco Education and Prevention
Services Program IGA Contract between the Arizona Department of
Date
the Hopi Tribe extending the performance period
Approved Health Services andSummary
through December 31, 2015.
Vote: 15 in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
1/28/15 Authorizes and directs that a monetary sponsorship be awarded to
Anthony Puhuyesva for dance group to travel/perform at the 2015
Super Bowl Festival in the amount of $1,500.00.
Vote: 11 in favor, 3 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-011-2015
1/28/15
Authorizes and directs that a monetary sponsorship be awarded to the
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Hopi Super Bowl 2015 Planning Committee in the amount of
$6,000.00.
Vote: 12 in favor, 3 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-012-2015
1/28/15
Approves the Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2 to the
Intergovernmental Agreement between the Hopi Tribe and Arizona
State Parks and allocates $100,000.00 to assist with operation and
maintenance of the Homolovi State Park.
Vote: 13 in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-013-2015
1/28/15
Approves the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow
Instructions concerning approximately 50 acres.
Vote: 13 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-014-2015
1/28/15
Accepts and approves the Organization Chart for the Office of General
Counsel and accepts the application of Mr. David Waterman as the
Deputy General Counsel.
Vote: 8 in favor, 7 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-015-2015
2/02/15
Authorizes the Department of Public Safety & Emergency Services to
seek and accepts grant award(s) and funding(s) from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security, and
any other profit or non-profit agency to supplement the development
of this department for the Hopi Tribe.
Vote: 10 in favor, 7 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-016-201
2/02/15
Approves the contract with the law firm of Antol & Hance, P.C. for
the calendar year 2015 to provide legal services as conflict public
defenders for
the Tribal
Tribe. Council
Hopi
Vote:FY
13 2015
in favor,
3 opposed,
0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Resolution
Summaries
H-017-2015
Resolution
2/03/2015
Exercises its authority as sole shareholder pursuant to Section 6(b) of
Date
Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation,
Approved the By-laws of theSummary
Section to remove the Board Members of Corporation.
Vote: 13 in favor, 5 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
2/03/15 Approves 29 individuals into membership of the Hopi Tribe pursuant
to Article II-Membership, Section 2(a) and Enrollment Ordinance 33.
Vote: 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-018-2015
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H-019-2015
2/03/15
Authorizes First Mesa Elementary School to extend transportation
boundaries outside of the 20 mile radius to include Hopi students
residing within the attendance areas between Moenkopi and Spider
Mound.
Vote: 14 in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-020-2015
2/23/15
Approves an amendment to Jonathan Kircher Special Attorney
Contract to increase the amount from $60,000.00 to $87,384.00.
Vote: 8 in favor, 6 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-021-2015
2/23/15
Approves an eleven month contract with the Farley Group, Inc. as the
lobbyist for the Hopi Tribe.
Vote: 12 in favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining, Vice Chairman presiding
H-022-2015
2/23/15
Authorizes the Hopi Tribe to apply for grant funding through FY 2015
Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Funding Program.
Vote: 12 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-023-2015
2/24/15
Establishes two Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Settlement
Negotiation Committees.
Vote: 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-024-2015
2/25/15
Approves a Sole Source procurement for the purchase of the Microsoft
Software Assurance coverage from CDW for a six-year period.
Vote: 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-025-2015
2/25/15
Approves the sole source proposal of May 27, 2014, “Hopi Tribe
Financial Department Organizational Assessment” by Moss-Adams.
Rescinds Resolution H-048-2014.
Vote: 9 in favor, 7 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
H-026-2015
H-027-2015
Resolution
2/25/15
Approves the sole source engagement of Walker & Armstrong, LLP,
for pre-audit
accounting
services for the fiscal years ending December
Hopi
Tribal Council
31, 2012
and December
2013.
FY 2015
Resolution31,
Summaries
Vote: 11 in favor, 5 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Date
2/25/15 Approves the “intent
to lease” at the Twin Arrows site and authorizes
Approved
Summary
the Chairman of the Hopi Tribe to sign Arizona Department of
Housing Low Income Tax Credit Application, Form 10, Planning and
Zoning Verification.
Vote: 11 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
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H-028-2015
H-029-2015
H-030-2015
2/26/15
3/03/15
Grants a blanket “Permission to Survey” for all affordable housing
development land surveys for projects identified in the FY’ 2015
Indian Housing Plan.
Vote: 11 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
Approves a sole source consulting agreement with Daniel B. Stephens
& Associates in the amount of $169,975.00 for the purpose of
providing technical assistance in relation to the Tuba City Open
Dump.
Vote: 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
03/03/15 Approves the Memorandum of Agreement and Project Summary for
I.H.S. Project PH 14-E90, Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Project (HAMP);
and allocates $21,000 from the Special Project Account for purpose of
fulfilling its contribution for the project.
Vote: 12 in favor, 1 opposed, 0 abstaining, Chairman presiding
all Hopi Tribal
Council Meetings
Memo from Vernita Selestewa
Hopi Tribal Council Secretary
/s/ Vernita Selestewa
On March 4/5, 2015 the Hopi Tribal Council
held their Annual Tribal Council Orientation
and Strategy Planning Sessions, which included
discussions on the Protocols for Council Meetings and several issues were adressed and they
have requested the information be disseminated
to all Hopi Tribal Programs/Villages/Regulated
Entities as a reminder on the following protocols in the Tribal Chambers during Council
Sessions.
1.
All members of the Hopi Tribe may attend
any meeting of the Council, but they may
not speak, except by invitation of the
Council. Non-members may be invited by
the Council to attend any meeting and to
address it (topic on agenda).
Issue Addressed: There are times to when an
individual is recognized by Tribal Council
and they tend to bring up issues that are not
in line with the subject matter being addressed at the time.
Protocol – If an individual/program/village
or others wish to address the Tribal Council
on any issues of concern, a written request to
the Tribal Council via Tribal Secretary’s Office is required, to be placed on the agenda.
2.
All visitors and Tribal Employees attending
a Hopi Tribal Council meeting shall be required to sign in with the Sgt. at Arms upon
entry to the Tribal Chambers.
Issue Addressed: On occasions Tribal Employees are in attendance of Tribal Council
meetings for several hours, when the subject
matter of discussion(s) may not be pertaining
to their program. The concern asked was
if these employees had their supervisor’s
approval and/or if they had taken leave from
their work to attend these sessions.
Protocol – Tribal employees are encouraged
to exercise their political rights as citizens,
vote as they may choose. Support candidates of their choice and express their political opinions. However, political activities
must take place outside of working hours.
3.
The use of cell phones or other communication devices is prohibited when the Council
meeting is in session. Photographic or electronic visual/audio Recording devices are
prohibited from the Tribal Chambers.
Issue addressed. Individuals are continually/
constantly utilizing their cell phones while in
attendance of Tribal Council sessions.
STAFF
Director/
Managing Editor
Louella Nahsonhoya
928-734-3281
Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us
Reporter
Crystal Dee
928-734-3284
cdee@hopi.nsn.us
EDITORIAL BOARD
Belma Navakuku
Jeannette Honanie
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
The Hopi Tutuveni is published
twice a month, with a circulation of 5,500 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.
The Tutuveni is also available
at the following border town
locations: Flagstaff- N.A.C.A
office on Steves Blvd., HTEDC
and Mike and Rhonda’s East.
Winslow-Caseys, Winslow
Library, Brown Mug, Alphonso’s; and Holbrook- Hopi Travel
Plaza, Joe and Aggie’s Restaurant, El Rancho Restaurant.
Whitecone Giant Gas Station. Dilkon Bashas. Tuba City Bashas.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Tutuveni welcomes letters
from readers. A full name,
complete address and phone
number is required to verify
authenticity of the author.
Anonymous letters will not be
printed. The Tutuveni reserves
the right to edit for clarity and
may decline to print Letters
that are potentially libelous
and slanderous. Letters will be
run on a space available basis.
Letters may be sent to:
Louella Nahsonhoya
Director/Managing Editor
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
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Protocol – Cell phones and communication
devices are to be turned off before entering
the chambers. Disruptions by any device
may result in confiscation by the Sgt. at
Arms.
Communication devices are reserved for the
use of Security and Emergency Personnel.
Use of any and all recording devices is
reserved for the Office of the Tribal Secretary. (Hopi Constitution, Bylaws of the Hopi
Tribe; Article I – Duties and qualifications of
Officers; Section 4).
HOPI TRIBAL
COUNCIL
Hopi Tribal Council sessions are open for
those that are interested in attending; however, they are merely requesting that these
protocols be adhered to when in attendance
of council sessions.
Alfred Lomahquahu Jr
VICE CHAIRMAN
Any further questions or clarifications needed, please don’t hesitate to contact my office
at 734-3131.
Herman G. Honanie
CHAIRMAN
Vernita Selestewa
Tribal Secretary
Robert Sumatzkuku
Tribal Treasurer
Alfonso Sakeva
Sergeant-At-Arms
Village of Upper
Moenkopi
PUBLIC NOTICE
FOR HOPI TRIBAL ENROLLMENT/MEMBERSHIP PURPOSE, BEGINNING JUNE 2015 THE ARIZONA VITAL
RECORDS ACKNOWEDGEMENT OF PATERNITY FORM
WILL BE USED. DUE TO THIS CHANGE THE HOPI ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT’S PATERNITY AFFIDAVIT
FORM WILL NO LONGER BE ISSUED AT THE HOPI
TRIBE ENROLLMENT OFFICE.
THE REQUIRED FORM CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE
HOPI TRIBAL ENROLLMENT OFFICE OR BY REQUEST
AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS OR ON THE INTERNET.
HOPI TRIBAL ENROLLMENT OFFICE
PO BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
PHONE #: (928)734-3152
AZDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
www.azdhs.gov
Michael Elmer
Jonathan Phillips
Leroy Sumatzkuku
Danny Humetewa
Village of Bakabi
Davis F. Pecusa
Gail Poley
Lamar Keevama
Village of Kykotsmovi
Nada Talayumptewa
Albin Mooya Jr.
Norman Honanie
Miona Kaping
Village of Sipaulovi
George Mase
Rosa Honani
Village of Mishongnovi
Annette F. Talayumptewa
Arthur Batala
Malinda Andrews
Mervin Yoyetewa
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 3
LOCAL NEWS
EXECUTIVE ORDER #01-2015
Emergency Funding for Structural
Fire and Rescue Operations
Hopi Tribe from P1
Daniel Honanie from the Village of Upper Moenkopi
was hired as Staff Assistant in the Office of Executive
Director. Honanie holds an M.ED. Degree from Harvard University.
From 1973-1980, Honanie was Associate Professor
in the Department of Elementary Ed. at the University
of New Mexico and earned certification from Robert O.
Anderson Graduate School of Business and Administrative Sciences. From 1981-1985, he served as College
President at the College of Ganado.
After his tenure as College President, Honani was a
private business owner for 5 years. He left private business to begin employment with the Hopi Tribe as Tribal
Operations Officer for approximately 10 years before
retiring.
Honanie never seemed to enjoy his retirement, as he
then took on the role of President/CEO of Moenkopi
Developers Corporation from 2002-2010. As President/
CEO he provided leadership in the development of the
Moenkopi Wastewater Treatment Plant; Tuuvi Travel
Center and Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites.
Honanie is familiar with functions of the Hopi Budget Oversight Team, CTGP contracts and Grants and the
BIA Priority Funding System. He has vast experience
in federal/state contract & fiscal management, organization & fund development, procurement & construction
management.
“His education and vast knowledge and experience in
business and management will be critical in assisting me
in overseeing the Departments, Offices and Programs
under the Executive Branch,” said Executive Director
Wayne Taylor, Jr.
OPINIONS
If you have an opinion or idea for an editorial you
would like to share with Tutuveni readership, please feel
free to submit it to us at: lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us
Please limit submission to 500 words or less. If your
idea for submission is beyond this word count, please
call to arrange space so we can accommodate accordingly. Phone numbers are listed in the mast head on Pg 2.
We encourage correspondence from our readership in
terms of opinions and concerns they have.
Hopi Farmers
Market and Exchange
Samantha Antone
Natwani Coalition Program Manager
Today, about 80% of food on Hopi is purchased in
stores off the reservation. Often times, Hopi community
members assume food hasn’t changed from what their
parents and grandparents ate during their upbringing,
but the reality is they aren’t always aware of where the
produce originated from. It’s not easy to recognize, but
the way our general community shops, how often they
farm, and where Hopi food comes from can have a direct effect on the health and well-being of the community. Hopi is not just a farming system, it’s a way to
learn and practice values (2004 Hopi Community Food
Assessment Report).
In 2014, The Hopi Foundation’s Natwani Coalition
and local grass root groups, Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture
and the Hopi Food Co-op, immersed themselves in a
collaborative effort to bring a Hopi Farmers Market series to Hopi. The first year, the collaboration sponsored
three successful Hopi Farmer’s Markets which brought
the community together to barter, sell, or trade locally
grown foods, products, and other items.
This year, which marks the second annual Farmers
Market series will begin with a spring event on May 2
at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center in Kykotsmovi,
AZ. The 2015 Hopi Farmers Markets will again be hosted by Natwani Coalition, Hopi Tukskwa Permaculture,
the Hopi Food Co-op, and is please to bring in the Hopi
Special Diabetes Program as a new partner.
The health and diet related issues resulting in poor
diet and lack of physical activity cannot be fixed without
improvement of the local Hopi food system. The strategy of offering a farmers market includes collaborative
projects that will, overtime, help to improve this local
food system. The 2015 Market and Exchange are the beginning steps to achieving the overall goal. It is an honor
to offer fresh locally grown food to the Hopi community, which also supports local farmers, and strengthens
our local food system. The other component of the 2015
Markets is to encourage both vendors and participants to
barter or trade with one another. We invite you to bring
your seeds, homemade items (aprons, jams, flour, tools,
neveni/nepni, etc...) to trade with the vendors. This part
of the event is a custom that the collaborative hopes to
strengthen amongst the community.
Natwani Coalition strives to encourage the Hopi community to take lead in initiatives that help to strengthen our
local Hopi food system. The market’s planning group’s
main goal is to raise awareness about local farming. It’s
important to help support the Hopi people in methods of
agriculture, food distribution, and food consumption that
promote a healthy lifestyle for the community.
Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture is a community-based educational non-profit organization, initiating hands-on learning projects, trainings, and offering workshops that support
Hopi youth and community to develop skills and practical
experience that promotes a more ecological and healthy
Hopi community. For the spring event, Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture will offer plant starts, fruit tree seedlings, grape
vines, locally grown vegetables, and compost.
The Hopi Food Co-op was created out of the de-
Hopi Tribe Custodians
vital for a Good Work
Environment
Custodians L-R: Claudina Rogers, Janice Dennis, Robert Honahnie, Eldrice Mansfield and Kenneth Hough
sire of community interest to consider Hopi value of
self-sustainability, by eating more from and supporting
our local food sources. “We also offer teaching of food
preservation, modern gardening practices and education about what is in our modern foods, so that we can
make better choices. We believe that food is medicine
and will contribute to our overall improved health and
wellness. We bring attention to that fact that the ‘food’
we are referring to is that which is grown outside your
door and that you invest your own energy and time to
produce. This also includes the age-old Hopi foods and
food ways that we are slowly forgetting,” says Susan
Secakuku, Hopi Food Co-op Member. The Hopi Food
Co-op supports the Hopi Farmers Market & Exchange
because it promotes Hopi values of self-sustainability,
sharing and engagement.
Along with locally grown foods and crafts, the Hopi
Special Diabetes Program will host a 1 and 2-mile
fun run/walk to kick start the day of the spring event.
“Our efforts to support the Natwani Coalition, the Hopi
Tutskwa Permaculture, and the Hopi Food Co-op ties
into our program efforts by encouraging the community to make better food choices,” says Joyce Hamilton,
HPDP Administrator.
Registration for the fun run/walk will begin at 6:30
a.m., and the kick-off is at 7:00 a.m. “Come out and join
us, we will cheer and encourage you on your 1 or 2-mile
journey! The energy our participants gain through their
walk/runs will definitely set the tone for their shopping
needs at the market,” says Hamilton.
The market sponsors can’t wait to see everyone at the
spring Hopi Farmer’s Market on May 2. Also, mark
your calendars for these future market dates: August 15,
September 19 and October 3, 2015. For more information please contact Natwani Coalition at 928-514-8220
or email hopifoodcoop@gmail.com.
“You may have the education and make more money in the pahaana world, but the person who cleans your office and takes out your trash daily may hold a higher title than you
in the kivas or in the village; respect these people that are below you,” said the former Miss
Hopi Nikki Qumyintewa (2013-14).
The Custodian Division, a regular commercial services program and a component of the
Facilities Risk Management Program of the Hopi Tribe is often overlooked by Hopi Tribal
employees because they do not work during normal working hours as everyone else and
they do not provide services to the general public.
Edgar Shupla, Director of Facilities Risk Management Program has been the director
since 2006 and oversees other programs along with the Custodial Division. The Facilities
Management program is funded by general funds and Robert Honahnie is the Custodian
Supervisor and he began his career with the Hopi Tribe two and a half years ago. Prior to
working at the Hopi Tribe he was working with Northern Arizona University as a Custodian for one and a half years. He has a total of 14 years custodial work experience.
Honahnie supervises a total of four custodians: Claudina Rogers from Hotevilla has
worked 16 years with the Hopi Tribe as a custodian; Janice Dennis of Kykotsmovi worked
10 years with the tribe; Kenneth Hough of Bacavi has worked with tribe for 8 months and
Eldrice Mansfield of Hotevilla is on his fifth month with the tribe.
While everyone is leaving work for the day, the custodians are beginning their day.
They don’t work during the day unless they are assigned to work on special projects due to
weather and emergency basis.
Honahnie said he makes sure their cleaning is Hospital grade, meaning everything is
cleaned and wiped down to pass inspection. Their day begins at 4 pm when they gather
at their makeshift office (the boiler room) behind the Legislative building for a briefing.
Honahnie goes over special requests from programs and issues that need to be resolved,
then they start cleaning areas they are assigned. Each custodian is assigned an area to clean
and is divided by restrooms, top and bottom floor of the administration building and zones.
There are two zones; zone one is the Hopi Tribal Courts and zone two Hopi Resource
Enforcement Office, Abandoned Mine Land, Women’s Health, Risk Management and the
Tribal Employment Rights Office. The Honahnie and the Legislative buildings have sections that are assigned.
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Babies and toddlers need
more reading time
Although Daniel is still an infant, his older brother reads with him because he
knows that it will better prepare Daniel to read
Cynthia Pardo
First Things First
Hopi (March 2015) – A recent national
study shows there’s good news and challenges when it comes to families reading daily with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The good news is parents recognize that
reading with young children is important
in developing language and literacy skills.
The challenge is families aren’t starting
early enough.
Scholastic recently released the Kids
and Family Reading Report, its annual
survey of children’s reading. The report
shows that while 73 percent of parents
say they started reading aloud to their
child before age 1, more than 50 percent
say they did not start until their baby was
6 months old.
First Things First reminds Arizona families that 90 percent of a child’s critical
brain development happens by age 5 and
daily interactions with caregivers have a
huge impact on building vocabulary and
language. When infants hear and use language, their brains develop the connections needed to learn how to read.
“General knowledge, attention and vocabulary at ages 3 and 4 correlate to reading comprehension skills in third and fourth
grade,” said First Things First Senior Director of Early Learning, Ginger Sandweg.
“Reading, talking, singing and playing
with young children are ways that families
can use everyday moments to encourage
literacy and language development.”
Statewide, First Things First’s YouTube
page hosts videos that demonstrate how to
read with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The organization also partners with
Read On Arizona, which engages communities in supporting early literacy for
kids birth to 8 years old and has an early
literacy guide and book suggestions for every developmental stage on their website,
readonarizona.org.
Here are a few things families can do to
help their babies and toddlers develop those
important language and literacy skills:
Read to your child every day starting at
birth. Even very young babies respond to
the warmth of a lap and the soothing sound
of a book being read aloud.
Keep a lot of reading material in your
home and let your child see you reading.
Make frequent visits to the Hopi Tutuqayki Sikisve Mobile Public Library.
Talk frequently to your baby, toddler or
preschooler; ask them lots of questions and
listen patiently to their answers.
Sing songs and make up rhymes.
Choose books appropriate to your child’s
age and interests; for example, board or
cloth books that a baby can hold.
Point out letters in your child’s environment.
Read signs and labels out loud; talk about
how things are similar and different. ###
About First Things First – First
Things First is a voter-created, statewide
organization that funds early education
and health programs to help kids be successful once they enter kindergarten. Decisions about how those funds are spent
are made by local councils staffed by
community volunteers. To learn more,
visit azftf.gov.
Cultural Exchange
Students Visit Hopi
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
A group of high school students from the Solbury School from Solbury, PA traveled
to the southwest for spring break to learn about Native American culture. The Solbury
School is a private school that is located 50 miles from Philadelphia. They have a student
body of 220 students from 7th to 12th grades. The students that attend Solbury School
come from all over the world.
“We are a boarding and a day school,” said Gail Acosta, Advancement and Community
Service Coordinator.
There were students from Germany, England, China and the United States that had
signed up for the trip to the southwest.
Every year during spring break, the Solbury School offers a trip for their students and
this year through Acosta’s contacts with Chester Carl, they thought it would be a good
idea to travel to the Hopi reservation. Carl is the Executive Director of the Hopi Housing
Authority and through a previous project he met Acosta. They have kept in touch since
and when she called him about the trip he agreed to host the group of students.
In the past years the school has taken students to Mississippi, New York and New Jersey following natural disasters to help with rebuilding.
“We are seeking an opportunity for our students to experience something new, gain
new experience while doing community service work and to have a cultural exchange,”
said Carol. “We also want the students to gain some knowledge and understanding of
Native American culture and the Hopi culture.”
Before coming to the Hopi reservation, some of the students hadn’t heard of the Hopi
Tribe. Some of them learned from the text books and the kinds of houses Hopi live in.
During their one week stay they planned on visiting Hopi High School, Canyon de
Chelly and doing some community service at one of the villages.
They had been there a day when I went to interview the group and they went on top
of First Mesa. They went on a tour of the village and after their tour they picked up trash
along the roadside and in the village. While there, they visited with local vendors and
people who were curious about the group.
“We learned that on one side of the rock they speak Hopi and the other side they speak
a different language,” said Acosta.
One of the students from India learned that Hopi weddings are almost similar to weddings in India where the groom asks the bride’s mother for permission.
All the students wanted to do something they had never done before during the trip and
they joked as one of the students from China had experienced his first time using a rake.
When asked what were some of the misconception they had about the reservation all
the students said they didn’t have any, but one of the teachers thought they were going
to sleep on dirt floor.
“He thought there wasn’t going to be anything out here and expected to sleep on the
dirt floor,” said one of the students.
The staff at HTHA and other community members made a traditional meal for the students. The students helped with frying the frybread which was an instant favorite for the
students. There were a total of 15 students that came on the trip with three teachers. They
enjoyed the first day of their trip and looked forward to the rest of the week.
They hoped to squeeze in a trip to Dawa Park and they were invited by Vice Chairman
Alfred Lomaquahu Jr. to visit the Hopi Tribal complex. Lomaquahu met the group of
students during a welcome dinner.
100 Mile Club
Registration Requirements
1. MUST reside on the Hopi Reservation
2. You have 12 weeks to reach the goal of
100 miles.
3. You can claim mileage only by
walking, jogging, running or the use of
a treadmill.
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Traditional Foods from P1
We have substituted our traditional foods with marketed foods. While most Hopi/
Tewa families use some traditional foods on ceremonial or festive occasions, a study of
contemporary dietary practices identified a limited number of traditional food items in
fewer than 25% of daily food records of Hopi/Tewa families.
Older Hopi recognize our traditional foods as “giving good health, with a happy heart”
and are dismayed that the young people no longer learn to produce and prepare them.
“Traditional food is a big part of health, because Hopi food has a pleasing taste, and
it’s much healthier than what we eat today. It serves as a way for paying back people
that do good deeds for you. It links us to our family and villages in certain times when
we have weddings; it links us together through weddings, harvest, dances; it teaches us
and identifies what roles we have as a female. It also is a big part of passages of our life,
through puberty and the way we teach our kids. It brings us together for baby namings
and ceremonies.” (Respondent from Village of Oraibi, 2006)
My father told me that we need to remember and recall what prayers were made for
us when we are born; “Be happy and have a long healthy life without illness and go to
sleep in old age. At birth, the first food eaten by the infant is Hopi food. The statement
is, “Here, have this food; this is your food”, as the infant is fed Hopi food. This signifies
that we have our own Hopi food for our bodies, which, for centuries, have provided
nourishment. Now we are eating other foods that are not good for our bodies. Too much
Hopi Resource Enforcement
Statistical Arrest Report
January, February, March
JANUARY:
Kevin Leslie
Raphael James
Clawson David
Jolene Enos
Kris Manymules
Alfred Dawahoya
Lucas N. Namoki Jr.
Lucas N. Namoki Sr.
Mayfa Secakuku
Dushane Fred
Delvin Huma
Joshua Navasie
Valgene Frederick
Terrance Honventewa
Darren Harris
Erick Tenakhongva
Joyce Enos
Jerry H. Numkena
Merwyn George
Jason L Reed
Patricia Pawytewa
Cassandra Lowe
Amy Komaquaptewa
Eloy Wytewa
Lucinda Taylor
Ray Koiyaquaptewa
Lawrence Mahle Jr
Melva Calnimptewa
Michelle Dann
Stephanie Roy
Eddie Garcia
Arvin Bedonie
Gabriel Talawyma
Nolan Nasafotie
Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana, Warrant
Intoxication
Intoxication
Intoxication
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
Intoxication, Breaking & Entering, Theft
Intoxication, Warrant
Intoxication
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
Warrant
Intoxication
Warrant
Intoxication, Warrant
Intoxication
Intoxication
Intoxication
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol, DUI
Intoxication
Intoxication
Intoxication
Intoxication, Warrant
Intoxication
Warrant
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Disorderly
Conduct, Property Damage,Domestic Violence
Intoxication
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
Domestic Violence
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
Intoxication, DUI, Threatening with Weapon
sugar, preservatives in food, energy drinks, potato chips, etc. Being more selective in
eating the right foods, exercising, and being spiritually involved in our ceremonies is the
right thing to do”.
Over and over again we hear this same message, but we continue to ignore the good
advice we are given. I feel our health and well-being is too high of a price to pay. If we
don’t take the time to reteach our children, make lifestyle changes in our own households
so they can live long, healthy lives and carry on our traditions and culture, our way of life
will ultimately come to an end.
If you don’t know how to prepare our traditional foods or don’t know where to gather
our tuitsma, kwiivi, ongatoki, meha, etc., ask our elders. Take the time to talk to them
and learn from them while you can. They have a wealth of knowledge. There are several
books out on Hopi cooking, one by Mrs. Kavena, and another by our own Office of
Community Health Services called Healthy Hopi Recipes. You must be willing to ask
someone to show you how to make piki, parched corn, somiviki. The old saying that “It
takes a village to raise a child” rings true. Most people will help you if you show them
you are willing to put the effort into learning. If you are determined to change your path
and start in a new direction, allow nothing stop you. In the end it will be worth every
effort you made, for yourself and our children.
Second Mesa School from P1
These volunteers brought stories to life with their enthusiasm and questions designed
to help our students think creatively. For example, when Bonnie Secakuku read the
“The People House”, a story about a mouse telling a bird what you would find in a
house where people lived…Ms. Youvella’s fourth grade class indicated the bird would
find different things in a HOPI House. They proceeded to describe things like a wood
stove, a kachina doll on the wall, masumpi, and nokquivi instead of spaghetti!
Radford Quamahongnewa shared a book published in 1978 by Polingaysi Qoyawayma otherwise known as Ms. Elizabeth White of Oraibi. The book entitled, The Sun
Girl helped students learn how different Hopi life is today compared to the time in
which the story takes place. Mr. Quamahongnewa had to explain what a “burro” was
and what “cottonwood berries” were and how Hopi children used to chew these like
gum!
Among the readers were two of our own Hopi authors, Ramson Lomatuwyma and
Susan Secakuku. Ramson shared one of his own poems entitled, “Confusion” and
students learned how words can be used in different ways to tell a story or portray
feelings; Susan Secakuku shared an excerpt from her book,” Meet Mindy”, which is
about one of our third grade teachers, Ms. Melinda Secakuku!
A huge thank you goes to Miss Hopi, Lexie James who spent an entire day at our
school! She read to 5 classes and narrated a Dr. Suess story called “Hooray for Diffendoofer Day” that was acted out in a play at a school assembly. The story is about a
school that teaches things like, smelling, yelling, tying knots and lifting elephants in
the air! The actors of the play were SMDS Special Area teachers and the Friends of
Hopi Foundation volunteers! If you have ever read a Dr. Suess book, you will know
that Miss Hopi probably had to untwist her tongue at the end of the day.
Mr. Bruce Talawyma of KUYI radio read on his radio show on March 10th, poems
made by the 6th grade students of Mrs. Baker’s RTI class. Their assignment was to
develop their own poem, Dr Suess style or modify an existing Dr. Suess poem with
their own ideas! Mrs. Myron shared two books with our youngest students and had
them spellbound with her reading ability wile Mrs. Buzzard shared the book, “It Happened On Mulberry Street” which was the very first book published by Dr. Suess. We
welcome other community member to come volunteer at our school. There is always
much happening at Second Mesa Day School.
Custodians from P3
“We may add Social Services program to the list, but the contract hasn’t been finalized,” said Shupla. After the briefing they begin their duties; clean restrooms, empty
trash, vacuum, sweep, m op and clean windows. Before they begin cleaning they
take notes on broken lights, utilities or things that need to be reported to facilities or
maintenance.
Custodians do get special requests to do floor shampoos when requested with a
FEBRUARY:
work order. They use “green chemicals” which is good for the environment. Honahnie
Theora Nasafotie
Intoxication
said he encourages programs not buy over the counter cleaning products because all
Coolidge Roy III
Intoxication
chemicals need a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or a product safety sheet that is
Lucion Koinva
DUI
intended to provide workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling
Ingrid Lomawaima
Intoxication, Warrant
or working with that substance in a safe manner. Each program is responsible for getJulian Fred
Intoxication
ting a MSDS and their chemicals if they buy over the counter. Honahnie said if there
Harold Kewanimptewa Jr.
Intoxication
are no MSDS for over the counter cleaning products, it can cause the Hopi Tribe to
DeAlva Sakinema
Intoxication
be cited by OSHA.
Perry Honani
DUI
The custodians come across some challenges in their field of work. They have limitAlfred Honyestewa
Intoxication
ed staff with the large area they cover. They are accused of stealing or breaking items,
cleaning equipment that need to be updated, transportation that is reliable and made
Sharice Nicholas
Intoxication
for the work they do and personal protective equipment.
Arlin Cook
Domestic Assault, Assault
When he came to the program he said the equipment they had were obsolete and
Michael Tallas
Intoxication
needed to be updated and has since replaced some of the equipment, but with their
Clay Honie
Warrant, Drug Paraphernalia
limited budget they limit their purchase. They don’t have an office to keep their cleanWilliam Selestewa
Possession of Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia,
ing products for storage. They keep them in a metal storage container, but hat is not a
Intoxication
proper place to store some of the chemicals they use because they need to be at a cerCaldon Koinva
DUI, Intoxication
tain temperature. If the chemicals get too hot or too cold, they are no good. Honahnie
Patrick Costillo
Intoxication
asked to the boiler room to store cleaning products. In addition to the things they need,
Fawn Toya
Intoxication
they would like to get protective clothing, a new vehicle, updated equipment and more
Waldo Sakeva
Intoxication
training. They don’t go to trainings as often they would like to as there are new reguWaldo Sakeva
Warrant, Intoxication
lations and helpful trainings that could improve their techniques.
Nelda Jackson
Intoxication, Endangerment, Reckless Driving
The custodians shared some of the unimaginable things they see and clean in the
Merrill Bilagody
Warrant
restrooms and feel that people should know because it’s something that you couldn’t
Lisa Coochwytewa
Intoxication
imagine adults doing. They clean feces off the walls in the restrooms, urine on the
MARCH
floors or walls, large and small amounts of blood on the floor or toilet seats, syringes,
Merwin Lomayestewa
Intoxication
dirty toilet paper behind the toilets and vomit. They also deal a lot with people writing
Waynette Susunkewa
Intoxication
derogatory things about other staff on the restroom stalls.
“Covering up those writings cost money and it is also a form of sexual harassment
Woodrow Shattuck
Endangerment
with the things that are written on the stalls,” said Honahnie. “We have reported these
Buddy Kooyaquaptewa
Intoxication, Breaking & Entering
writings to Human Resource.”
Bryson Huma
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
Honahnie said they are currently trying to work with IHS to install syringe disposAntonio Roger
Intoxication
ers in the restrooms because it is a safety concern for the custodians and staff.
Brian Levi
Reckless Driving, Endangerment, Aggravated
The scariest time to work is during Kyamuuya. During this time in December you
DUI, Felony Flight, Possession of Alcohol,
are not to disturb the peace in respect of the dead; it is also the renewal of life. You
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
are not to make noise, pound on anything, yell, no digging into the ground or staying
Amanda Frank
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
out late at night.
Maurice James
Intoxication
“This last Kyamuuya we were getting off work and we were at the main entrance
Earl Martin
Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
going out,” said Dennis. “The dogs were barking and then all of a sudden we heard a
Damon Shonnie
Drug Paraphernalia
loud scream or cry of a woman then the dogs stopped barking.”
Alysa Jim
Intoxication, Assault
The positive in working in the custodial division is teamwork. They get along with
Curtis Jim
DUI, Possession of Alcohol, Possession of Marijuana one another and they help each other when they need it, they have good attitudes and
Cyrus Josytewa
Drug Paraphernalia, DUI, Intoxication, Excessive they encourage one another. They said humor gets them through the toughest days.
Speed
They are one of the lowest paid employees at the Hopi Tribe. Shupla said salaries
Benedict Keevama
Intoxication, Warrant, Giving False Information are always going to be a challenge for General Funded programs. The last time they
to Officer, Resisting Arrest
received a Cost Of Living Assistance raise was five years ago.
Shannon Talawepi
Intoxication
“It feels good when people tell us thank you,” said the custodians. “It makes our job
Annette Sockyma
Intoxication, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
worth it and someone recognizes our work.”
Nathaniel Kaye
Intoxication, DUI
Ferris Poleahla
Intoxication
6 TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LEGALS NAME CHANGE/rfp’S
In the Hopi Tribal Court, Keams Canyon, Arizona
In the Matter of the Change of Name of: Jace Ruben Mendoza to Jace Ruben Joshvuyaoma
Case No. 2014-CV-0012, NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME
Notice is hereby given that Etta L. Maswawytewa has petitioned the court for the
change of name from: Jace Ruben Mendoza to Jace Ruben Joshvuyaoma. 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.
MY BOOKKEEPING PLACE
TAX SERVICE
WE ARE IN OUR NEW TAX OFFICE!!!
We are located in Kykotsmovi Village, between the Post Office and Hopi Day School.
You can apply for your ACA Health exemption on your 2014 Tax Return.
Office Hours: 8am to 6pm – Monday to Saturday. We are closed on Sundays.
Telephone: (928) 734- 5049
Cell Number: (928) 606-2231
Dated this 2th day of February, 2015
/s/ Carol Ovah, Clerk of the Court
HOPI TRIBE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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Propane
Refrigerators
Learning Assistant - Hopi Center
Northland Pioneer College is looking for a learning
assistant at the Hopi Center to assist students with
placement testing and tutoring; and assist faculty
with record keeping.
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OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
PHONE: (928) 734-3212 FAX: (928) 734-6611
E-MAIL: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
WEBSITE: www.hopi-nsn.us
HOPI TRIBE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Hopi Range Inventory
Hopi Tribal Housing Authority
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Septic Services
Through the authority of the Native American Housing Assistance and
Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) [25 U.S.C. §4101] the
Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA), in a Grant Agreement with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is responsible to provide the Hopi tribal people with safe, decent, sanitary, and
quality housing under federal regulations of the Indian Housing Block
Grant (IHBG) at 24 CFR §1000.et seq.apply.
The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (OWNER) is soliciting for Septic
Tank Services and Repairs to homes within the boundaries of the
Hopi Indian Reservation. The company will enter into a Services
Contract with the HTHA to perform services requested. The awarded
company will be responsible for the fee proposal which shall also include the Hopi Office of Revenue Commission (ORC) required business license fee to conduct business on the Hopi Reservation.
Scope of Work
A. Access and repair dysfunctional septic systems.
B. Repair or replace defective Septic Systems to operating standards.
Proposal Due Date
Interested companies may submit their proposal in person by March
20, 2015 by 3:00 pm Mountain Standard Time, or by postmarked
mail by March 18, 2015, to the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority. This
Request for Proposal is open to both Indian and non-Indian firms.
Proposals can be faxed to (928) 737-9270 or emailed to eedd@htha.
org or mailed to address: Hopi Tribal Housing Authority, PO BOX 906,
Polacca, AZ 86042.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS OF MARCH 10, 2015
Job #01-012 FINANCE DIRECTOR
Office of Financial Management
Salary: Negotiable
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: March 23, 2015
Job #02-003 PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Office of Public Relations
Salary: $50,000
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: March 23, 2015
Job #02-015 WATER TECHNICIAN I
Water Resources Program
Hourly: $11.00
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: March 23, 2015
Job #02-012 PROGRAM COORDINATOR(SCREENING)
Hopi Cancer Support Services
Salary: $35,776
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: March 23, 2015
Job #02-018 BUS DRIVER
Hopi Head Start Program
Hourly: $12.16
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: March 23, 2015
Job #03-001 DIRECTOR
Behavioral Health Services
Salary: $74,984.00
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: March 23, 2015
Job # 03-002 PSYCHIATRIST
Behavioral Health Services
Salary: $120,000.00
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: March 23, 2015
Job#03-003 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Village of Lower Moencopi
Hourly: $12.78
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: March 23, 2015
Job #02-004 SOCIAL WORKER
Social Services Program
Hourly: $16.77
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: March 23, 2015
A complete signed application must be submitted by 5 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,
Dental, Vision & 401(k) Retirement Plan plus annual & sick leave, 10 paid holidays and 1 floating cultural holiday.
Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation
VACANCIES AVAILABLE
THE HOPI TRIBE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (HTEDC) IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS TO
FILL FOUR (4) MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
**TWO (2) POSITIONS (MINIMUM) FOR HOPI/TEWA TRIBAL MEMBERS**
The HTEDC is a legal entity wholly owned by the Hopi Tribe. The HTEDC is established under federal
charter provisions making it distinct and separate from the Hopi Tribe. A board of seven directors
governs the HTEDC. The Board is appointed by the Hopi Tribal Council, representing the sole
shareholder, to serve up to a four-year term.
All Directors must meet the required qualifications as set for in its By-Laws and must pass a
mandatory background check.
If you are interested and want more information please contact Board Secretary, Cynthia Temoke
by phone (928) 522-8675 or ea@htedc.net to have an informational packet sent to you by e-mail or
by regular mail.
The packet includes information about the HTEDC and its mission, as well as information about the
roles and responsibilities of a Board of Director member.
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Project Coordinator
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will
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American Indians with disabilities and their families, and bridging
opportunities and resources in rural and urban tribal communities.
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INDIAN
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Featuring: Presentation of the Marcus Harrison, Jr. Leadership Award
The Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program
WOOD HARVEST HART RANCH
ENROLLED HOPI TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY
March 21, 2015
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
March 22, 2015
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Last vehicle in @ 2:00 P.M. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
DIRECTIONS:
Theme “Gathering Native Voices to Embrace Vitality.”
Phoenix, Arizona 85040
Summit
will be education
held at:
Our mission is2015
to provide
interaction, networking,
and support for
American Indians with disabilities and their families, and bridging
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and resources
in rural and urbanCenter
tribal communities.
MARCH 26, 2015
4340 East Cotton Center Boulevard
Featuring: Presentation of the Marcus Harrison, Jr. Leadership Award
The summit is held to facilitate training, outreach and technical as
American Indians
with disabilities
residing
in urban and rural area
Phoenix,
Arizona
85040
2015 Summit will be held at:
will gain awareness of support services and become empowered t
lifestyleDesert
by learning
strategies
to eliminate barriers
to service deliv
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Conference
Center
MARCH 26, 2015
For registration information and for an application, please call:
The summit 4340
is held to East
facilitateCotton
training, outreach
and technical
assistance for
Center
Boulevard
602-443-0707 (Rosalie)
American Indians with disabilities residing in urban and rural areas. Attendees
602-495-7521
(Dorothy)
will gain awareness ofPhoenix,
support services
and become85040
empowered to improve their
Arizona
602-443-0708
lifestyle by learning
strategies to(Fernando)
eliminate barriers to service delivery.
Or 1-800-280-2245, ask for Fernando Cruz at x708
MARCH 26, 2015
For registration information and for an application, please call:
602-443-0707 (Rosalie)
Earn
CEUs for the one-day event, starting at 8:30 am until
602-495-7521 (Dorothy)
The summit is held to facilitate training, outreach and technical assistance for
602-443-0708 (Fernando)
American
with disabilities
residing
in urban
andevent.
rural areas. Attendees
This Indians
is a fragrance
and
tobacco
free
Or 1-800-280-2245,
ask for Fernando
Cruz at x708
will gain awareness of support services and become empowered to improve their
lifestyle
byfor
learning
strategiesevent,
to eliminate
barriers
to service
delivery.
Earn
CEUs
the one-day
starting
at 8:30
am until
4:00 pm.
From Flagstaff:
From Flagstaff the Hart Ranch is approximately 20 miles east on I-40. Exit at the
Twin Arrows Exit (Exit 219).
The Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program
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DATE
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registration
information
and SAVE
forfree
an application,
please call:
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From Winslow:
602-443-0707 (Rosalie)
From Winslow the Hart Ranch is approximately 40 miles west on I-40. Exit at the
602-495-7521 (Dorothy)
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RECOGNITION
602-443-0708 (Fernando)
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Twin Arrows Exit (ExitWOOD
219). HARVEST HART RANCH
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Harvesting sites are located approximately 4 miles south of exit. WEMP staff will be
March
21,in2015
stationed at the Main Entrance to check
you
and direct you to the different sites.
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
ITEMS TO BRING:
March
Your Tribal Enrollment Card and/or
ID. 22, 2015
9:00
amplenty
– 2:00ofpm
A spare tire, tools, chain saw, lunch and
water.
Last vehicle in @ 2:00 P.M. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Earn CEUs for the one-day event, starting at 8:30 am until 4:00 pm.
APRIL 23, 2015
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (MST)
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This is a fragrance and tobacco free event.
HOPI VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER
KYKOTSMOVI, ARIZONA
AZ HIGHWAY 264 MILE POST 375
** NOTE**
DIRECTIONS:
A Special Hopi Tribal Wood Hauling Permit will be issued to you at the main
entrance before you leave the Hart Ranch.
From
Flagstaff:
VETERANS, MILITARY AND THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO COME
For more
information, you may contact the Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems
From Flagstaff the Hart Ranch is approximately 20 miles east on I-40. ExitJOIN
at theUS FOR THIS YEAR’S EVENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION
Management Program at (928) 734-3603/3607.
Twin Arrows Exit (Exit 219).
CONTACT HOPI VETERANS SERVICES AT (928) 734-3461 OR
From Winslow:
From Winslow the Hart Ranch is approximately 40 miles west on I-40. Exit
at the ETalas@hopi.nsn.us.
Twin Arrows Exit (Exit 219).
Harvesting sites are located approximately 4 miles south of exit. WEMP staff will be
stationed at the Main Entrance to check you in and direct you to the different sites.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Hearing on Elder Services funded by the
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
Crystal Dee, Hopi tutuveni
A public hearing on Elder Services funded by Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
- Area Agency on Aging Region 8 (ITCA-AAA) was presented by AAA staff members; Cynthia Freeman, AAA Program Coordinator and Tiffany Yazzie, Independent
Living Support Program Coordinator at the Hopi Nutrition Center on March 10 in
Kykotsmovi.
The Hopi Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAAS) receive funds from ITCA-AAA Title III and carryover funds for the following programs: Nutrition Program,
Caregiver, Ombudsman Advocacy, Personal Care Aide and Public Benefits Outreach.
As part of the contract to receive funds from ITCA-AAA, OAAS must hold an
annual public hearing where ITCA-AAA shares information on ITCA and how they
work with tribes, how the budget was spent last year, what was accomplished and
what the plans are for the future.
Many Hopi elders, caregivers, family members and tribal representatives from several villages were in attendance to share their concerns, ideas and ask questions on
services offered by the Hopi Tribe’s elderly services and the funds awarded.
ITCA-AAA is the planning and service area for tribal communities served by ITCA.
As an Area Agency on Aging, the ITCA-AAA administers the Older Americans Act
(OAA), Title III Programs for the Hopi tribe and the other tribes of Arizona. They also
advocate on behalf of American Indian elders to state and federal agencies and policy
makers by educating them on conditions affecting elders living in tribal communities. The ITCA-AAA initiates planning, training and technical assistance for tribes
to develop independent living support services or elder abuse prevention services.
(itcaonline.com)
They also assist tribal services with administration; program development, planning
and evaluation; technical assistance; education and training; advocacy; coordination
of tribal community based services and support advisory board members of the Arizona Indian Council on Aging (AICOA).
The following information was given out at the Public Hearing and it is the budget
information on OAAS and how the budget was spent last year from July 1, 2013 –
June 30, 2014:
Number of services:
6 services were provided by OAAS as listed below.
FY14 Budget:
$160,189 +
FY13 Carryover:
$15,000 =
Total Budget:
$175,189 (Total amount awarded to the Hopi Tribe)
Spent (74%):
$130,267.41
Unspent (26%):
$44,921.59
OAAS program received funds to provide the following services: congregate meals,
health promotion enhance fitness; long term care Ombudsman; personal care; caregiver training and State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and the following
is a list of what they accomplished in the last year.
1. 4,683 congregate meals.
2. 235 participants of Health Promotion Enhance Fitness.
3. 0 hours of delivered long term care ombudsman services. Note: the reason
there is 0 hours is due to uncertified staff members to carry out these services.
4. 368 hours of personal care services.
5. 61 caregiver training sessions.
6. 266 units of SHIP services.
Priorities and plans for the future for 2015: On March 31, the White House Conference on Aging Regional Forum will be held in Phoenix and Eva Nuvayestewa,
Hopi representative for the Arizona Indian Council on Aging (AICOA) is on the list
for potential invitees. There are a limited number of invitations and if Nuvayestewa
receives an invitation, she will represent the Hopi Tribe and advocate for the elders
on the Hopi reservation. Nuvayestewa is from the village of Tewa and her alternate is
Phyllis Kelhoyouma of Kykotsmovi.
AICOA is the advisory council for ITCA-AAA and is organized to review, advise,
recommend, and advocate for Older Americans Act (OAA) services and to support the
mission of the ITCA-AAA, Region 8. Members of AICOA are comprised of representatives and an alternate from 15 tribes. They meet on a quarterly basis in September,
December, March, and June.
Other priorities and plans include the following.
Retirement security
Healthy aging
• Chronic Disease Self Management Education (CDSME) and fall prevention.
Piestewa Fallen Heroes Memorial
March 22-23, 2015
We join as one with our Gold Star Families,
Veterans & Tribal Leaders to honor our fallen
1. Evening Reception/Dinner for Families of
Our Fallen Heroes & Candlelight Vigil
WHEN: Sunday March 22
TIME:
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: American Legion Post 41
715 South 2nd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
A Gourd Dance from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
will precede the event!
2. Sunrise Memorial For Lori Piestewa and All
Our Fallen Heroes
WHEN: Monday March 23
TIME:
6:30 to 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: PIESTEWA PEAK IN
PHOENIX AT THE APACHE
RAMADA
Special music presentation by Clan-Destine
Coffee/food will be served. Parking is limited; park at
Chabad Synagogue, 2110 E. Lincoln Drive for shuttle.
Traditional or military dress encouraged for all events. Public invited. Host Hotel: La Quinta Inn-Arcadia, 4727 E.
Thomas Road, Phx. Make reservations by 3/15 to www.laquintainnphoenix.com/piestewa (602-956-6500).
Evening Reception RSVP & General Info:
Color Guard Units POC:
Gourd Dance:
Julia Barsell 602 672-2760 cielo1jb@gmail.com
Josie Delsi
520 705-8178 kakar_delsi@cgmailbox.com
Wilfred Jeans 480 263-2444 wjeansphxaz@yahoo.com
Long-term services and support
Help elders remain home longer by providing in-home services to support activities
of dialing living.
• Partner with other organizations.
• Ensure disabled adults access to available services.
• Re-connect with the Lifespan Respite Program.
• Alzheimer’s disease education.
• Care transition programs that helps elders mover from a long term facility/
hospital back home.
Elder Justice
• Partner with SHIP to prevent fraud and exploitation.
• Partner with Adult Protective Services and legal services assistance programs to prevent elder abuse.
During the presentation some of the community members asked questions regarding the budget and the services that were currently being offered. One of the concerns
was eligibility requirements.
Norman Honanie, Kykotsmovi Council Representative asked how the Hopi tribe
generated the $160,000. Freeman said the Hopi tribe does not generate the funds because it comes from federal funds.
“It’s awarded through the Older Americans Act (OAA) which is dependent on Congressional funding and is filtered through availability,” said Freeman.
The fund is based on population through the Census count every ten years and because the count is every ten years, Freeman said they won’t know what the figures are
for the next couple years.
She added they go by census numbers because it’s a federal funded grant.
AAA also provides site evaluation which is scheduled for next month. They evaluate each of the services that OAAS provides to the elders to make sure the requirements are met and if they are not met they let the program manager know. Freeman
said everything is documented.
The good/positives with OAAS
• One woman said OAAS is good at referrals. She has been away from the
reservation for many years and needed help; they helped and gave her a
“wealth” of information.
• The program is good at bringing awareness on Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
• Meals are provided by the Hopi Nutrition Center and it’s a place where
elders go to socialize.
• They provide training and education on Arizona Long Term Care System
(ALTCS) and it is especially helpful for families.
• There are many elders that seem to enjoy the benefits and services offered
through the OAAS with complaints on transportation or issues at the village
level.
Challenges and needs for receiving services
• Elders apply for services, but are denied because of income.
• Homebound elders in Kykotsmovi need home delivered meals.
• Elder centers are experiencing budget cuts within villages.
• Kykotsmovi elders would like to go to elder fitness classes in Hotevilla.
• Kykotsmovi Nutrition Center is understaffed, especially with picking up
elders. They make two to three trips to pick up elders at First and Second
Mesas.
• Understaffed cooks.
• Need another Public Benefits Outreach Coordinator because staff is
stretched thin.
Suggestions
• Elder Coordinators are trained to do Elderly Fitness and visit elders.
• Community Health Representatives (CHR) relies on and work along with
OAAS and villages.
• Good to partner with others and remind ourselves that elders are our focus..
• Be open to changes especially with the state.
• Schedule OAAS presentations at villages.
OAAS encourages everyone to come to their office to learn more about the services
they offer for elders. You may contact Beatrice Norton at (928)734-3551.
Elders enjoy the services that are offered; especially the congregate meals served at
the Nutrition Center because they gather there and socialize with one another.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Native Americans for Community Action- NACA
Suicide Prevention focuses on mental health services for clients to reduce incidents of substance abuse and suicidal behavior, or to reduce mental health issues
The Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) was founded in
that lead to depression and anxiety. The Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention
1971 and is a non-profit 501C3 organization; 98% of their operations are funded by Initiative also provides individual, couples and family psychotherapy to adolescents
federal/state fund grant and the Navajo Area Indian Health Services (IHS). In 1992, and adults.
NACA opened the Family Health Center to serve Native Americans and other comYouth Services is an Educational and Wellness Program that includes programs
munity members within the Flagstaff area.
such as Pathways Youth Program, Pursuit of Change, Tobacco Youth Coalition
NACA is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors and currently employs
(NYC), and Full Circle.
over 60 staff members. The staff is a diverse group of individuals who come from
Community Development is a wellness, prevention and maintenance program
various Native tribes, as well as non-natives.
that includes Circles of Care, Reach UR Life and Full Circle. Brenda Manthei, Brief
Kenneth G. White Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer of NACA and the Board of
Intervention Coordinator said they have two programs that are funded by Substance
Directors is Kenneth Sheffield, President; Sam Shingoitewa Jr., Vice President; Per- Abuse Mental Health Service Administration (SAMSA), a federal grant. These
filliea Mikki Charlie, Secretary; Shirley A. Peaches, Treasurer and Isabel Britton.
programs do a lot of community outreach prevention education. They are not a
Andrew Qumyintewa, Director of Operations oversees the daily operations of
direct service, but they do reach out to various communities and Hopi is one of their
services provided at the NACA Office located on 1500 E. Cedar Ave.(main NACA
service areas. Manthei said they were travelling to Polacca to do a presentation for
Office is located on Steve’s Blvd in Flagstaff).
the teachers at Hopi Jr/Sr. High School. They travel to other schools on the Hopi and
NACA provides Native Americans and those in need living within the Flagstaff
Navajo reservations. The goal is to create cultures of intervention by changing how
city limits and the surrounding area with preventive wellness strategies, empowerprevention is addressed by looking at it with a public health focus.
ment and advocacy to create a healthy community based on harmony, respect and
Support Services: Workforce Investment Act is a training and development proIndigenous values.
gram that offers work experience (WEX), job counseling, referrals and placement,
Qumyintewa is Hopi from the village of Hotevilla and from the Greasewood clan classroom training (CRT), career counseling, academic counseling, financial aid and
has been working with NACA for the past seven months; prior to his employment he educational assistance. The WIA program is only offered to individuals living within
was a member of the NACA BOD for a year. Qumyintewa has a Bachelors of Arts in the Flagstaff area.
Criminal Justice and Social Work and a Masters in Counseling.
Oak Creek overlook vista is an Economic Development Program and a partnerHe would like the Hopi people to know there are services for them to take advan- ship between NACA and the Coconino Forest Service. This relationship allows for
tage of if they are residing within Flagstaff and the Hopi reservation. He would also economic opportunities for Native Americans to sell their arts and crafts at the vendlike to strengthen the relationship between NACA and the Hopi Tribal leadership
ing site. There are 16 vendors set up daily to sell their crafts and jewelry; there are a
and to also establish a partnership to benefit the Hopi people. Expound on this –
total of 100 vendors in this program and they each go through an annual orientation
what plans do they have; what is the relationship like now; what kind of partnership that costs $75. This fee does not include the fee for vendor cards. There are winter
do they plan to establish. Emphasize what the partnership will entail. Emphasis on
and summer rates…… This is a revenue generating program and provides services
services to the Hopi people
to all Native American tribes; there is an estimate of three Hopi tribal members who
NACA provided the following services to health services, human services and
are in the program.
support services.
Supportive Services is an emergency financial assistance for sack lunch program,
These services seem to be general and apply to everyone. Please elaborate on
education enhancement, Navajo Way Program and other funding through the Navajo
what information he wants to put out to the Hopi people and how they will be
United Way Program. This program is open only to Navajo Tribal members because
served. Will the reservation people qualify? What is criteria and are there special
the funds for this program are from the Navajo Tribe.
exceptions for reservation people and/or people who live in flagstaff. Specifically
Employment with NACA
talk about services to Hopi.
Monica Polingyouma, NACA Human Resource Director is from the village of
Health Services: the Family Health Center is located on Cedar Ave. and it is
Hotevilla and from the Badger clan said they are looking for a diverse group of
comprised of a full service primary care clinic with one Doctor and two family nurse people to join their staff at NACA. They have a staff of 60 employees at NACA
practitioners. They offer adult care, women’s care and child’s care in the areas of
and eight are Hopi tribal members; Qumyintewa , Polingyouma, Yvette Honanie,
acute and chronic illness care, physicals, well checkups, immunizations, specialist
Shungopavi; Hester Sekayumptewa, Kykotsmovi; Quintana “Quin” Quintero, Poreferrals, preventive care, STD/HIV testing and many more health services.
lacca/Tewa; Shaylene Batala, Hotevilla; Carrie Dallas; Aaron Secakuku and Carlton
Health Promotion programs consist of wellness, prevention and maintenance
Timms, Tewa.
programs for diabetes management, diabetes prevention, adult weight loss, chronic
The employment process requires a complete job application, resume, and letter
disease management and tobacco education.
of interest, CPR certificate, background check and fingerprinting. The background
Wellness Services is located at the Wellness Center located on Cedar Ave. They
check and fingerprinting is to check for domestic violence, violence or crimes
provide one on one training to members, classroom training, Zumba, group fitness
against children.
classes, COSMED Testing, personal fitness evaluations and exercise prescriptions.
NACA also provided internships for college students from College of America,
Qumyintewa said they are currently working on an integrated health model where Northern Arizona University, Coconino Community College and University of
the Behavioral Health Services will be moved to the Family Health Center.
Phoenix.
Human services: Behavioral Health services use traditional and western methPolingyouma said they have a volunteer program that benefits those who are
odologies. They offer a variety of counseling services and accept referrals from
looking to gain experience to add to their resume. Volunteers must get a background
agencies off reservation.
check, fingerprinting and have a CPR certificate; all of which has to be paid for out
“We do have some people that come from Hopi due to confidentiality issues,” said of pocket.
Qumyintewa
Crystal Dee, Hopi tutuveni
10 TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI
NEWS
Office of the United States Attorney, John S. Leonardo
District of Arizona
Hopi Ranchers News
Registered Sex Offender
Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
forSEXAbusing
Children
REGISTERED
OFFENDER SENTENCED
TO LIFE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2015
Public Affairs
COSME LOPEZ
Telephone: 602.514.7694
Mobile: 602.686-8614
cosme.lopez@usdoj.gov
WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/AZ
IMPRISONMENT FOR ABUSING CHILDREN
Priscilla Pavatea, Office of Range Management
The Office of Range Management/Land Operations is gearing up for the Spring
activities concerning the ranchers and their livestock on the Hopi Reservation. A
schedule of activities for March, April, May, and June is:
March 18 – Hopi Certified Beef Program to be held at the Tewa Community Bldg.
PHOENIX – Yesterday, Roy Red Joey, 64, of Dilkon, Ariz., was sentenced by United
from 4 pm till 7 pm. All Hopi ranchers are invited to attend this meeting. For more
States District Court Judge Steven P. Logan to life in federal prison. Joey previously was
information contact the HVS at 738-5251.
convicted by a jury of two counts of abusive sexual contact with a child under 12 and two counts
Month of March - SUN VALLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION will be CLOSED
of committing an offense while a registered sex offender.
due to construction at the auction yard and updating of the weigh station. Sun Valley
U.S. Attorney John Leonardo stated, “The prosecution of sexual abuse of children Auction Yard will re-open April 1, 2015.
Month of March – H3CR Bull Leasing Program is now taking name to reserve
occurring on Indian reservations is a very high priority for the United States Attorney’s Office.
We are committed to protecting Native American children—and all children—from predators a place for the bull draw which will take place on May 2, 2015 at 10 am sharp . The
like the defendant.”
H3CR has 40 bulls for lease this year and will take 40 stockmen and 2 alternates. For
more information you can call the H3CR office at 928-587-8550 or Pam at HVS 928The evidence at trial showed that Joey, a registered sex offender and a member of the
738- 5251.
Navajo Nation, sexually abused a nine-year-old girl and an eight-year-old boy, both of whom
April 9 – District Six Range Vegetation Inventory Meeting to be held at Kykotsalso were members of the Navajo Nation, during separate incidents occurring within Navajo
movi
Community building from 4 pm till 6 pm. All D6 ranchers are invited to attend
Nation.
this meeting. For more information contact the ORM at 734-3702 or the BIA Agency
The investigation in this case was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and at 738-2240, Natural Resource Specialist.
the Navajo Nation Criminal Investigator’s Office. The prosecution was handled by Cassie Bray
May 1 – BULL Breeding Season. (1) all bulls must be from a registered herd, (2)
Woo and Dimitra Sampson, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, District of Arizona, Phoenix.
bull registration must be provide to the ORM/LO, (3) if you share a bull with another
rancher you must inform the ORM and (4) all bulls must be vaccinated and tested for
CASE NUMBER:
CR-14-8122-PCT-SPL
specific diseases. For more information on bull tests contact the HVS at 738-5251.
RELEASE NUMBER: 2015-021_Joey
May 2 – H3CR Bull Leasing. Drawing is to be held at the Second Mesa Sales
yard, just of Rt. 87. Drawing for the leasing of the bulls will take place at 10 am sharp.
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Can contact H3CR at 928-587-8550.
For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/
June 24 – Annual HPL Permittee Meeting. To be held at the residence of ClarFollow the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, on Twitter @USAO_AZ for the latest news.
ence Blackrock (Cactus Valley – RU 263). Set to start at 9 am. Contact the ORM/LO
at 738-0014 for more information
For more information on any of these activities or events please contact the phone
numbers listed by the event
Child Passenger Safety
Training Course
Did you know…? Injuries are the
leading cause of death for Native Americans ages 1-44 years of age?
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading
cause of death of Native American children? Having kids in a proper car seat
can lower your child’s risk of injury by
more than half?
What is SNAP? SNAP is a Child Passenger Safety course for Native American
communities. SNAP Provides preparatory training for those who are considering
taking the certification course. It also
provides a basic overview of the proper
use and installation of child restraints
while addressing several issues unique to
Native American Communities.
COURSE DETAILS:
Date: March 27, 2015
Time: 8am to 5pm – Classroom Instruction
Location: Hopi Veteran’s Memorial
Center Conference Room
Cost: Free to community members
REGISTRATION:
Contact Gregory Sehongva, Hopi Motor
Vehicle Injury Prevention Coordinator
Phone: 928-737-6089 Email: gsehongva@hopi.nsn.us
The Hopi Tutuveni is published and
circulated twice a month; on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesday. All submittals are due one week
before. Please call for submittal deadline
schedule.
ADOT’s Tentative Five-Year U.S. DOJ surpasses $2 billion
Construction Program: public in Awards under the Radiation
comment begins next week
Exposure Compensation Act
PHOENIX – As the Arizona Department of Transportation begins making
plans for improvements to the state highway system over the next five years, the
major focus will be on preserving existing
infrastructure to ensure that it remains in
good condition, while providing a reliable
transportation network for drivers. It can
be a tough balance, as constrained funding simply cannot meet all the transportation needs around the state.
The 2016-2020 Tentative Five-Year
Transportation Facilities Construction
Program will be available for public comment beginning next week through ADOT’s website and during the first of three
public hearings. The Five-Year Program
is a lineup of projects that is updated annually. It serves as a blueprint for future
projects and designates how much local,
state and federal funding is allocated for
those projects over the next five years to
improve the state’s transportation infrastructure. This includes highways, bridges, transit and aviation.
Limited funding amid growing statewide transportation needs continues to
be the biggest challenge over the next
five years. Fewer dollars dedicated to
transportation is a result of less revenue
from traditional sources of transportation
funding, like the state gas tax and vehicle
license tax, which support the Five-Year
Program. The state gas tax is currently
18 cents per gallon and has not been increased for more than 20 years.
These transportation funding challenges have signaled a shift to a strong focus
on the preservation of the state highway
system, to protect a system valued at
$19.7 billion. If ADOT did not invest in
preservation, it would cost approximately $200 billion to replace our existing
highway infrastructure, should it fall into
disrepair. ADOT is committed to moving major expansion projects forward as
well, but with less transportation dollars
to stretch, fewer expansion projects make
it into the Five-Year Program.
For the 2016-2020 Tentative FiveYear Program, preservation makes up 29
percent of the projects in the combined
regions of the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas and Greater Arizona. Expansion accounts for 59 percent and modernization makes up 12 percent. However,
when focused just on Greater Arizona
(areas of the state excluding Maricopa and
Pima counties), preservation makes up 68
percent of the total projects, expansion
makes up eight percent, and modernization makes up 24 percent. Both the Maricopa and Pima county regions in the two
metropolitan areas have independent revenue streams established through voter-approved sales tax increases that allow for
more expansion projects to take place and
for more transportation funding overall.
The process for each annual Tentative
Five-Year Program always begins with a
call to the public, an opportunity to voice
comments to the State Transportation Board
and let the board know which projects are
important to communities around Arizona.
The public comment period for the 20162020 Tentative Five-Year Transportation
Facilities Construction Program will get
underway next week with the first of three
public hearings. The first public hearing
will be held on March 20 in Tucson.
The Tentative Program will be available for public review and comment on
March 20 at azdot.gov/fiveyearplan.
ADOT has developed a “how to read it”
guide and welcomes feedback at fiveyearconstructionprogram@azdot.gov. A
phone number is also available for public
comments at 1-855-712-8530.
The State Transportation Board will
consider all public comments received
by May 26. Public hearings will be conducted on March 20 in Tucson, April 17
in Phoenix and May 15 in Chino Valley.
The board is expected to adopt the final
2016-2020 Five-Year Program at its June
19 meeting in Pinetop-Lakeside.
Below are the details for each of the public hearings and the June board meeting:
March 20 at 9 a.m.: Public hearing
and board meeting in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in the Pima County
Administration Building, 130 W. Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
April 17 at 9 a.m.: Public hearing and
board meeting in the ADOT Administration Building Auditorium, 206 S. 17th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
May 15 at 9 a.m.: Public hearing
and board meeting in the Town of Chino
Valley Council Chambers, 202 N. State
Route 89, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
June 19 at 9 a.m.: Board meeting at
the Pinetop-Lakeside Town Hall, 1360 N.
Niels Hansen Lane, Lakeside, AZ 85929
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department announced today that it has awarded
more than $2 billion in compassionate compensation to eligible claimants under the
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).
The RECA was enacted in 1990 as a non-adversarial alternative to litigation for
individuals who contracted certain illnesses following exposure to radiation as a result of the United States’ atmospheric nuclear testing program and uranium ore processing operations during the Cold War. Congress expanded the scope of the law’s
coverage in 2000. In its present form, the RECA provides lump sum compensation
awards to individuals who contracted specified diseases in three defined populations:
uranium miners, millers and ore transporters who are eligible for $100,000 per claim;
participants in atmospheric nuclear weapons tests who are eligible for $75,000 per
claim; and individuals who lived downwind of the Nevada Test Site (downwinders)
who are eligible for $50,000 per claim.
“RECA claimants worked in hazardous occupations and were subjected to increased risk of disease to serve the national security interests of the United States,”
said Acting Assistant Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “This extraordinary statute provides partial restitution to these
individuals and their families for the sacrifices they made during a critical time in our
nation’s history.”
Compensation has been awarded to individuals residing in every state. Since
1990, nearly 43,000 claims have been filed and 32,000 claims have been approved.
Residents of the Four Corners Region of the American southwest have filed the majority of RECA claims. The department has awarded more than 9,400 claims filed by
residents of Arizona, valued at more than $500 million. Approximately 3,800 claims
filed by residents of New Mexico have been awarded, valued at nearly $350 million,
and approximately 5,800 claims filed by Utah residents have been awarded, valued at
approximately $330 million. Colorado residents have received awards in more than
3,200 claims, valued at more than $213 million.
Awards to Native American claimants total approximately $264 million distributed
among members of 17 different tribes. The department has awarded more than 2,800
claims filed by members of the Navajo Nation, valued at more than $212 million. In
addition, the department has awarded more than $24 million to members of the Laguna Pueblo Tribe and more than $9 million to members of the Apache Tribes.
Since 1990, the department has awarded more than 3,600 claims filed by veterans,
civil servants and contractors who participated onsite in atmospheric nuclear tests,
valued in excess of $266 million. Nearly $100 million of this compensation was
awarded following a surge in claims filed in 2011 and 2012.
“This benchmark reflects the department’s efforts to help thousands of U.S. citizens reach closure on a unique chapter of our history,” said Deputy Assistant Attorney General Kali N. Bracey of the Civil Division’s Torts Branch. The RECA is
administered by the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program, a component of the
Constitutional and Specialized Torts Litigation section within the Torts Branch.
The Department of Justice is a part of a broad inter-agency network that includes
the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, Health and Human Services,
and Energy, comprising the comprehensive federal radiation compensation system.
Eligibility determinations are routinely coordinated with these agencies.
The RECA will expire on July 9, 2022, and claims received after that date will
be barred. Individuals interested in filing a claim may visit the department’s RECA
website <http://www.justice.gov/civil/common/reca> or contact the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program at 800-729-7327. # # #
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