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Hopi Ranchers from Selected Range
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Carl Onsae, Assistant Editor - HT
Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – August 13, 2021 The Hopi Tribe
has issued Executive Order #011-2021 Range mitigation
and livestock reduction in response to the State of Exceptional Drought on the Hopi Reservation on July 20,
2021 and accordance with the State of Arizona listing 5
counties as disaster areas, including Navajo and Coconino counties, which the Hopi reservation lies within.
The portion pertaining to the reduction of livestock here
on the Hopi reservation has several ranchers around the
Hopi mesas confused, angry, and not ready to accept the
order. The EO #011-2021 also states that several range
units on the Hopi reservation must forego a livestock reduction in response to the state of exceptional drought on
the Hopi reservation.
The order specifically states that ranchers in several
particular districts must reduce their livestock by either
30%, 50%, or even 100%.
Makwesa Chimerica, a rancher, farmer, and family
man, is one who has been affected by the news to reduce
his livestock. Chimerica has cattle in part of the District
6 rangelands and would be affected by the order which
specifies that “Blue Point, East Dinnebito and West Dinnebito Range units shall reduce by 100% of their permitted grazing allocation.”
When Chimerica received the news that he would be
required, in accordance with the order, to reduce his cattle
by 100% he felt confounded by what he must do. Chimerica stated, “When we got the letter from the [Hopi]
tribe, I felt devastated because ranching has been passed
down from generation to generation. This ranching is not
about money but it holds sentimental value to me and my
family.”
Chimerica has two younger boys that he wanted to pass
this family tradition down to, and now they have to get rid
of ranching as part of their lives.
In the letter that Chimerica received, it states that all
range units on the Hopi tribe must forego “10 years”
without livestock and that this decision was made with
the Hopi Law Enforcement Services (HLES), Office of
Range Management and the Office of Hopi Lands Administration (OHLA), and Hopi Department of Natural
Resources (DNR).
Chimerica stated, “When I heard that we can’t have
any cattle for 10 years, I think that hurt me the most,
[be]cause I have a son who is 8 years old and for him to
not grow up with the knowledge of ranching, I think the
[Hopi] tribe is wrong about this not telling us about this
decision.”
According to Chimerica, his understanding of meetings
that occured in 2018 with CKP Insurance LLC, was to
designate to the ranchers and farmers alike. Services for
them as recipients being impacted by the droughts occur
during that year and subsequent years, as well. The tribe,
in sense, acts as the insurance agent and is to provide
and manage the USDA PRF Insurance Program for the
Hopi Tribe. Chimerica also understood the situation to
mean that the DNR and the Hopi Tribe was given authority to use funds received as payment from the drought
insurance for such projects including but not limited to;
range, grazing and livestock, tribal ranches infrastructure,
earthen dams, farming and irrigation, agricultural water
development, dams, reservoirs and catchments systems,
watershed planning for agriculture, agricultural complexes, drought contingency plan (mitigation measures), area
wide fencing, brand office and other approved uses. And
although, this money was supposed to improve on the
Range Units, according to Makwesa, ranchers like himself have not seen or heard from the Hopi tribe trying to
improve their particular Range Units.
Prior to the executive order, no meetings were set up
to communicate with the ranchers in the several districts
about this decision and the executive order. Chimerica
states, “The last ranch meeting I went to was back in 2018
and during the meeting we were told that several [Range]
Units around the Hopi reservation were to get help with
improving our windmills, water dams, etc. they promised
us all this, but they never made their promise true.”
The executive order also states that several range units
and other districts will have reduction by 30% or 50%
meaning they can keep several of their livestock while
others will have to completely get rid of 100% of their
livestock.
Chimerica also stated, “I don’t agree with the [Hopi]
tribe’s decision when I heard that other districts can keep
some of their livestock. There should have been a meeting to explain why they are reducing 100% in only District 6.”
Currently there are about 8 ranchers on District 6 that
this executive order is affecting.
With the order several District 6 ranchers must reduce
their livestock by 100% and ranchers from that area are at
a standstill on what to do with their livestock. Questions
about the various percentages for various range units
keep coming to mind for Chimerica, along with what the
future may hold for ranchers and their livelihood, as some
ranchers depend on the practice to make ends meet.
The executive order states “Be it further resolved that
no additional permittees or transfers to another Range
Unit will be allowed during this time, so as to ensure that
each Range Unit is at a sustainable level for the duration
of this order.” This means that ranchers like Makwesa
must sell their cattle to completely reduce their livestock
from his selected Range Unit until December 31, 2031.
Chimerica stated, “The [Hopi] tribe should have had
developed a plan for us to relocate our livestock instead
of getting rid of our cattle, at least we could keep some of
our cattle. Or try to get rid of the wild horses first before
making this decision.”
Overall, the order states that all ranchers on the districts
which need reduction, have 90 days to either reduce their
livestock or completely get rid of their livestock.
Chimerica lastly stated, “I hope the tribe makes a decision to let us keep some of our livestock, and I hope I
don’t have to get rid of my livelihood. Like I said this has
been passed down from generation to generation, and I
was hoping I would have passed this down to my son,
but he will be 18 years old when we are allowed to have
cattle again.”
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Hopi Tribal Council Third Quarter Session June 1, 2021 AGENDA
MONTH OF AUGUST 2021
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Discussion of the I-40 Solar Project – Kendrick
Lomayestewa, Hopi Renewable Energy Office/Fletcher
Wilkinson, Hopi Utilities Corporation – TABLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
XI.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Action Item #034-2021 – To approve continuation
of Johnson-O’Malley Contract as a “Mature Contract”
for the Hopi Head Start Program for an indefinite period of time and to change the Fiscal Year from December
1 – November 30, to July 1 – June 30, to coincide with
the Head Start Program’s funding cycle – Author/Rayma
Duyongwa, Early Childhood Education Program Manager
2. Action Item #35-2021 – To approve a 5-year continuation of funding for the Hopi Head Start Program and
authorizes an Indirect Cost Rate of 4% to be implemented
– Author/Rayma Duyongwa, Early Childhood Education
Program Manager
3. Action Item #040-2021 – To accept funding and
establish the Emergency Rental Assistance Program –
Author/Jamie B. Navenma, Chairman, Hopi CARES Act
Committee- **Time Certain – August 2, 2021 @ 2:00
p.m.
4. Action Item #041-2021 – To approve Development
Permit Application from the Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation to construct a hotel known as
Taawaki Inn on the Hopi Trust Lands near the Twin Arrows Casino in Coconino County – Author/Fred Shupla,
Community Planner, Office of Community Planning and
Economic Development
5. Action Item #042-2021 – To approve Request by
Questar Southern Trails Pipeline Company/Dominion
Energy for a Lease Assignment to Navajo Tribal Utility
Authority for remainder of term for Lease #608-040-02
– Author/Micah Loma’omvaya, Hopi Realty Officer, Office of Real Estate Services - **Time Certain – August 3,
2021 @ 9:00 a.m.
6. Action Item #043-2021 – To approve a one-year
extension to contract between the Hopi Tribe and Waste
Management Inc. for continued waste services – Author/
Danford Wadsworth, Manager, Hopi Solid Waste Management Program
7. Action Item #044-2021 – To approve Unmanned
Aircraft System Policy for the benefit of the Hopi Tribe
– Author/Andrew Gashwazra, Director, Office of Community Planning and Economic Development
8. Action Item #045-2021 – To approve completed
Enrollment applications for Hopi Membership – Author/
Dione A. Naha, Enrollment Coordinator, Office of Enrollment
9. Letter dated June 28, 2021 Re: Taawaki Inn Project – Dale Sinquah, Tribal Council Representative, First
Mesa Consolidated Villages
10. Letter dated July 30, 2021 Re: Election Absentee
Ballots – David Talayumptewa, Council Representative,
Kykotsmovi Village
11. Letter dated July 26, 2021 Re: Resignation of Hopi
Utilities Corporation (HUC) Project Manger, Tim Bodell
– Rosa Honani, Council Representative, Sipaulovi Village
12. Letter dated July 20, 2021 Re: Staff Housing Quarters for Keams Canyon Elementary School – Albert T.
Sinquah, Council Representative, First Mesa Consolidated Villages
Gratitude Expressed to Darrell Sakeva from the Hopi
Solid Waste Program
Submitted by: Danford Wadsworth,
Manager – Hopi Solid Waste Management Program
Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – August 6, 2021
and today is Darrrell Sakeva Hopi Solid
Waste Employee’s last day with the Hopi
Solid Waste Program. Darrell will be going back to his previous position as bus
driver with Hopi Day School.
If you see him it would be appreciated
if some gratitude could be shared with him
for his service to the Hopi Solid Waste
Program and residents of the Hopi Reser-
Darrell Sakeva (picture by Romalita Laban/HT)
vation.
Trash collection is typically a thankless
job and one in which we can’t please everyone however Darrell came to the program with the willingness to take on the
challenges of the job. He has done very
well and I wish him great success in the
future.
Kwa Kwah to Darrell Sakeva and all
the rest of the Hopi Solid Waste Program
employees, as well. We appreciate all you
do in helping our Hopi public and your
efforts to make Hopi a little less polluted.
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2021 Hopi Chairman Candidates Submit Biographical Statements to
Hopi Elections Office
Hopi Primary Elections Slated for Thursday, September 9, 2021
Romalita Laban, Managing Editor
Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – August 11, 2021 is the date on
which the Hopi Tutuveni received Biographical Statements of the 2021 Hopi Chairman Candidates from the
Hopi Elections Office.
It is also now just over four weeks, by one day, from
Thursday, September 9, 2021 which is slated as the date
for the Hopi Primary Elections.
The deadline to submit requests for an Absentee Ballot from the Hopi Elections Office for the Hopi Primary Election has now past and was on Thursday, July 29,
2021.
Hopi Tutuveni made contact with the Hopi Elections
Office on August 4, 2021 via email noting, “been hearing
Andrew Qumyintewa
Alfred Lomahquahu
all the discussion taking place about the Absentee Ballot requests deadline dates during the Tribal Council’s
sessions over the past couple of weeks. Can we expect
a press release about the topic or can we schedule a date
to do an interview to clarify the Hopi Elections Office/
Board’s reasons for determining Absentee Ballot request
deadline dates other than those listed in Ordinance?” and
requested information about the differences being shared
and discussed at the Tribal Council level. No other replies
or responses were received until today’s submission of
the Candidates Biographical Statements with more information to be shared, as well.
Hopi Tutuveni has been providing updates and information regarding the upcoming 2021 Hopi Tribal Elec-
tions for Chairman and Vice Chairman by making contact
with the Hopi Elections Office staff and providing opportunities for press releases and ad placements.
Thus far, Tutuveni staff has reviewed and edited documents submitted from the Election Office, as a means
of providing information and ensuring the Hopi public
receives vital information and updates concerning the
democratic process of elections.
The 2021 Hopi Chairman Candidates Biographical
Statements which were submitted to Hopi Elections Office are included with this article along with minor edits
by Tutuveni with regard to AP style listing of states, otherwise length and content is what the Candidates, themselves, submitted to Hopi Elections Office.
Andrew Qumyintewa Biographical Statement: Andrew
Qumyintewa is from the Village of Hotevilla, a member
of the Greasewood clan and was born and raised on Hopi.
After graduating from Hopi High School, Andrew went
on to attend Northern Arizona University where he obtained his bachelor's degree and later a Master's degree.
His experience includes working with various tribes, in-
cluding the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
and the Yavapai Apache Nation; as well as the State of
Arizona, Flagstaff Unified School District, and the Flagstaff Police Department, to name a few. Andrew's wide
array of experience include senior level project management, financial and budget planning, policy and procedure, programming, and human resources.
Alfred Lomahquahu Biographical Statement: Alfred
Lomahquahu was born in Keams Canyon, Ariz. to Alfred
and Kathrine Lomahquahu April 28th 1964. Is an enrolled
member of the Hopi Tribe and the Village of Bacavi.
Attended 1st, 4-5-6th grades at Hotevilla Bacavi
community school. Attended 7th grade at the Hopi Day
school. Attended Keams Canyon Boarding school 8th
grade Attended Sherman Indian High School 9th-12th
Grades
Enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and entered
boot camp at Marine Corp Recruit Depot, San Diego May
30th 1982. Trained as an Engineer at US ARMY BASE
Fort Leornardwood Missouri, Security duty at Pendleton
Deserter facility Camp Pendleton, CA, stationed overseas
with 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion Camp Hansen Okinawa, 7th Engineer Support Battalion Camp Pendleton
California, MSSG 11 (sea service) deployment, USS Og-
den (LPD). Honorably discharged June 30th 1986.
Worked with Construction companies as a heavy
equipment operator and carpenter.
Is an artist carving Katchina dolls and has received top
awards from the Heard Museum Indian Market, the Santa
Fe Indian Market, the Eiteljorg Indian Market and other
well-known Indian Markets.
Worked at NAU as a Cancer educator and establishing the NACP in coordination with the Hopi Cancer Program, on the Hopi reservation. Elected as Governor for
the Village of Bacavi. Elected as the Vice Chairman for
the Hopi Tribe.
Worked with the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority as a
Consultant.
Currently works as a Community Service Administrator for the Village of Bacavi.
Currently lives in the Village of Bacavi.
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Timothy Nuvangyaoma
Timothy Nuvangyaoma Biographical Statement: May 14,
2021 Loloma…Pay nu'uh, Timothy Nuvangyaoma, Muytala nu
pew yan Hopi matsiwa. Nu Pifwungwa yahpiq Musung'nu'ngak
sino.
Greetings, My name is Timothy Nuvangyaoma, with my
Hopi name being Muytala. I am Tobacco Clan from Misungnovi Village. I was born in 1970 at the hospital that once was located in Keams Canyon, Ariz. I was extremely fortunate to have
David Norton Talayumptewa
David Norton Talayumptewa Biographical Statement: David
Norton Talayumptewa was born in Winslow, Ariz. to Eleanor
Coin Talayumptewa and Orville Talayumptewa Sr. He resides
in Kykotsmovi village. He has five children and nine grandchildren. He started his early education at Kykotsmovi, Ariz. He
finished junior and senior high school in Lehi, Utah in 1967.
He attended post-secondary institutions in Utah earning a Bachelor's degree at Utah State University and earned a Master of
Science degree, in Human Resource Management, at the University of Utah.
David has worked as a public servant most of his career, however, in his early working years he worked as a laborer in varying capacities. (Hoeing beets, hauling hay, cleaning mink pens,
digging/cleaning irrigation ditches, forklift operator, and a shift
foreman in a brick refractory)
His professional career started at Hercules Incorporated, a
defense contractor building motors for the minuteman missile,
where he was employed as a policies and procedures analyst.
Later he served as an employment interviewer and wage and
salary analyst for the University of Utah HR office. He also
served as a program manager for the Rocky Mountain Gerontology Center at the University of Utah.
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been able to be raised out here on the Hopi Reservation. Being
raised out here on the Hopi reservation help me learn about who
I am as a Hopi and what it meant to be Hopi. Growing up on
Hopi gave me the opportunity to learn the teachings of Hopi
which begin at birth and carry on throughout one's life. Growing
up out here on Hopi also kept me grounded as I began my education in Headstart located at Toreva. As I completed Headstart,
I transitioned to Second Mesa Day School where I completed
grades Kindergarten through the sixth grade. Today, they are
known as the Second Mesa Day School Bobcats but back then,
we were proud to have been the Second Mesa Day School Hornets. When I graduated from Second Mesa Day School, I transitioned to the Hopi Mission School where I completed the seventh grade and then graduated from the eighth grade. I attended
Santa Fe Indian School through the tenth grade and later transitioned to Washington High School located in Phoenix, Ariz.
Having been around Native Americans my whole life, this was
a huge culture shock as I began to navigate and work to find that
balance between Hopi and the Western Civilization. I emancipated when I was in the twelfth grade and quickly learned the
responsibilities of being on my own. It wasn't easy but it helped
me begin developing a strong foundation around the challenges
of life and how to survive. Part of those challenges required an
income to be able to procure the basic necessities. This landed
me in a position in the Financial Industry at a very entry level
position which later developed into a career in the same industry. However, my path in life also led me to alcoholism which,
consequently, led to legal problems including some time in prison to pay my debt back to society for several DUI's I had picked
up. This gave me plenty of time to take a personal inventory of
my life and also gave me an opportunity to mentor young, troubled Natives in the system. This also gave me purpose to further my education where I began picking up additional college
credits. I am happy to be sober today with years of recovery that
I continue to work on daily. Part of that recovery provided me
the foundation that I needed and has given me the opportunity
to have received an A.A in Business Management/Business Administration from the Scottsdale Community College. My path
in life ultimately brought me back home, gave me the opportunity to re-engage with Hopi, and most humbly, be sworn in as
the Chairman of the Hopi Tribe on December 1, 2017.
It is with great humility that I submit this Bio. Kwakwa…
Respectfully, Timothy Nuvangyaoma, Candidate for Chairman
of the Hopi Tribe.
He entered public service, in 1979, with the U.S. Office of
Personnel Management, in Denver, Colo. He served as Technical Advisor in developing HR and general management systems
for state, county and local government jurisdictions in 6 western
states.
David began work for the Hopi Tribe as an Organizational
Development Specialist in 1981and in 1982 was appointed as
the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) until May, 1986.
He began his career with the BIA, Office of Indian Education
Programs, later the Bureau of Indian Education in June, 1986 as
a Business Manager working his way up to Superintendent for
Education Programs, Special Assistant to the Director, BIE and
eventual appointment to the Senior Executive Service as Assistant Deputy Director, Administration. He spent ten years with
BIE in Albuquerque, NM. He returned home December, 2013
and spent one more year at the Hopi Education Line Office,
as the Superintendent for Education Programs before retiring,
from Federal service, in December, 2014.
During his career he has created numerous contacts with tribal leadership (current and former) with various tribes, Federal Officials in Washington, D.C., Indian organizations, school
boards and school board associations and individuals associated
with tribal issues including education. After his retirement he
continued his professional relationships with federal officials
particularly BIA and BIE officials.
He served as a technical advisor to the 2003 No Child Left
Behind negotiating rule making team. He served as one of five
Federal representatives during negotiated rule making, between
tribes and BIA, for the NCLB facilities and new school construction program. He co-authored the establishment of the new
Bureau of Indian Education. He served as the negotiator for
tribally controlled school audit findings involving disallowed
costs. He monitored a budget of approximately $1 Billion dollars annually for the BIE.
After his retirement he established a Sole Proprietary Business entitled "Grant School Management Solutions" where he
provides training and technical education administration services to tribes, school boards, tribal education departments and
school administrators.
In November of 2016 he was elected to serve as a Hopi Tribal
Representative representing Kykotsmovi Village. Following the
completion of his first term, he was elected for a second term in
November of 2018 and once again in November of 2020 for his
third term, in which he is currently serving.
He has authored/sponsored several pieces of legislation.
Working with the Hopi Department of Education, he sponsored
the development and co-presented the new Hopi Education
Code, on August 7, 2019, which was overwhelming approved
by the Hopi Tribal Council. The code included establishing a
"Hopi Unified School System" which is considered a historic
event in Hopi Tribal history. He is currently serving as a technical advisor, as Chairman of the Hopi Tribal Council Health and
Education Committee, to the Hopi Education transition team
which is working to fully convert to the Hopi Unified School
System. The majority of the transition team members are Hopi
professional educators, with some non-Hopi educators. He also
authored legislation for the "Villages Against Meth" organization to leverage support from the Hopi Tribal Council to combat
the use and effects of meth use on the Hopi reservation. This
was overwhelming approved by the tribal council.
The transition effort calls for frequent communication with
the Director, Bureau of Indian Education and his staff for funding commitments and services required for the transition.
He currently serves as the Chairman of the Hopi tribal council Health and Education Committee and the Hopi Tribe Benefits Committee. He also serves on the Hopi tribal council Investment oversight committee and formerly served as the Vice
Chairman of the committee.
He introduced action to the Hopi tribal council to look an
alternative method of generating revenue from the Arizona
2021gaming compact without entering into an agreement with
Tonto Apache which will requirement of borrowing millions of
dollars to build and operate casinos.
He served as a member of the Hopi Incident Management
Authority (HIMA). During weekly conference calls the mitigation of effects from Covid-19 was addressed for the Hopi tribe.
He was assigned and has taken on other projects via formal
action of the Hopi Tribal Council
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Hopi Tribal Primary Elections 2021 Primary Elections September 9, 2021
Karen Shupla, Registrar – Hopi Elections Office
Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – August 11, 2021
CANDIDATES FOR CHAIRMAN
Candidate names for Chairman including David Talayumptewa, Andrew Qumyintewa, Timothy Nuvangyaoma and Alfred Lomahquahu Jr. will be on the Primary ballot.
There are only two Vice Chairman Candidates who submitted their petitions for the
Vice Chairman seats. In the Election Ordinance #34 it states, “In the event there are not
more than two candidates for either of such offices these candidates with no more than
one competing candidate shall have their name entered in the final election without the
necessity of a primary election.” The two candidates, Craig Andrews and Clark Tenakhongva who are the two candidates for the Vice Chairman seats will be on the General
Election Ballot, November 11, 2021.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic the Hopi Election Board has determined EARLY
VOTING SITES for the Hopi Reservation, by providing another opportunity for the
general public with enough time to get their votes in. Voters are encouraged to vote
where they reside, however, the sites will welcome anyone to come vote. Early voting
will also give the voter the chance to vote if they did not have time to get their request
in for an absentee ballot. IF you should have already received your absentee ballot and
wish to drop it off at an early voting site, you the ballot holder must be the one dropping
it off yourself.
AUGUST 16, 2021 through AUGUST 20, 2021 - OPEN from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MST
August 16, 2021 - First Mesa Circle M Store
August 17, 2021 – Second Mesa Parking lot of the Old Secakuku Store
August 18, 2021- Kykotsmovi Village Plaza Parking Lot
August 19, 2021 – Hotevilla – Bacavi –Next to the Hotevilla Co-op Store
August 20, 2021 – Moenkopi Legacy Inn N Suites Parking Lot - Moenkopi Area
August 23, 2021 – Spider Mound Community 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m ONLY
AUGUST 23 through AUGUST 27, 2021 – OPEN from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Early voting site will be at the Hopi Elections Office, the location is off of AZ State
Hwy 264 and B.I.A. Rt 2 (Leupp road turn off) Kykotsmovi, Ariz. for one full week.
ABSENTEE VOTING
Those individuals who have requested an absentee ballot will have received their
ballot by mail. If you have requested an absentee ballot and choose to vote in person
you must surrender your absentee ballot. If you do not surrender your ballot then you
can still vote, however, your ballot will be placed in a question ballot envelope. The
deadline to request for an absentee ballot for the Primary election has passed. IF you
wish to request a ballot for the GENERAL ELECTION November 11, 2021 you may
call the Hopi Elections Office at (928) 734-2507/2508, email kshupla@hopi.nsn.us or
fax your request to: (928) 734-1257 or visit the Hopi Tribe website for the Hopi Elections Office page to download a Voter Information Form and then send it back to the
Hopi Elections Office.
PRECINCTS - POLLING SITES for Primary Election September 9, 2021
Keams Canyon Community Church
First Mesa Baptist Church
Sipaulovi Youth/Elderly Center
Shungopavi Community Center
Kykotsmovi Youth/Elderly Center
Oravyi Learning Center
Bacavi Community Center
Hotevilla Community Center
Upper Moenkopi Community Center
CANVASSING SITE for Primary Election
The canvassing site will be held at the Peace Academy Center (previously the Mission
School) Due to the limited space and the COVID -19 requirements there will be limited
space for the general public. Canvassing will begin around 7:30 p.m. just after closing
of the polling sites.
POLL WORKERS WANTED
The Hopi Tribe Human Resources Department has extended the advertisement for
Poll Officers and is now considered OPEN UNTIL FILLED. This is going on its 3rd
week of advertisement. The Hopi Election Board will be hiring 41 poll officers, 5 of
which will be alternates to the main officers. You can go to Hopi Tribe website at https://
www.hopi-nsn.gov/ and go to Tribal Services, then Human Resources, Job Listing.
Judges, Clerks, Marshals and Health Aide will be hired. Election training will be provided and payment for working is also included. For further questions you may call the
Hopi Elections Office at (928) 734-2507/2508.
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Paid Campaign AD
“Restoration of Tribal Government to the Hopi People”
My name is Alfred Lomahquahu Jr. I come from the
village of Bacavi. I belong to the Roadrunner/Greasewood clan. My parents are Katherine Fred and the late
Alfred Lomahquahu Sr. My maternal grandparents are
Nathan and Gertrude Fred. My paternal grandparents are
Percy and Anna Lomahquahu of Hotevilla. I was born in
Keams Canyon and raised on Hopi. I attended Hotevilla/
Bacavi Elementary School, Hopi Day School and Keams
Canyon Boarding School. I graduated from Sherman Indian High School.
I enlisted in the Marine Corps. I attended boot camp at
Marine Corp Recruit Depot San Diego, CA. Engineer
School at Fort Leonard wood, MO. I was stationed overseas in Okinawa, Japan, deployed with the 31st MEU,
spending 6 months on ship, deployed to Beirut Lebanon.
After 14 months overseas, transferred to 7th ESB, Camp
Pendleton, CA. Then transferred to 29 Palms CA. for desert warfare training. I trained at Bridgeport CA. for Cold
Weather Mountain Warfare Training. Then transferred to
MSSG 11, which is an amphibious unit, ship board for 1
year. During that time I was then deployed to Afghanistan. After which I was transferred to 7th Engineers for
the remainder of my time in the Marines. I was honorably discharged after serving 6 years in the United States
Marines.
I attended NPC, NAU, and ASU. Still pursuing my
B.A, I have had construction jobs as a Heavy equipment
operator, carpenter, Consultant, Artist, and Government
Administration.
My decision to run for the office of the Hopi Chairman was the result of my experience as a former Hopi
Vice-Chairman. I saw firsthand the need for an effective
leader with fortitude. My current position as a CSA of
Bacavi Village gave me the insight and the need for a
stronger and more respectful relationship between Villages and Tribal Government. The most effective path
towards change is working with the Hopi people. I look
forward to working with the younger generation who
must fill the ranks of an aging Tribal Government. I look
forward to working with the older generation by listening
and heeding their valuable advice and knowledge which
is an integral part of our Hopi value system.
My running platforms are Government Reform, Educa-
tion, and Economic Development:
Government reform is much needed to update the Hopi
Tribal Constitution to reflect today’s times. The aging
government established in 1936 does not answer the
goals and needs of the Hopi people today. The changes
need to include the younger generation who can understand Hopi but cannot speak it, so that they too are included in the decision making process. This is only a small
part of government reform. My goal is to help transition
from an aging bureaucratic system to a more streamlined
effective Organization.
Education has many facets that not only include the education of our children but also the education of how our
government is structured. Education is not only college
but includes vocational and even traditional. In order for
the educational system to be at its best, the Hopi people
must be vested and have a role in the process and progress on Hopi. We must rely on those that have been on
the frontlines, our educators, to move forward for a better
education for all on Hopi.
Economic development is not only building shops and
gas stations on Hopi. We also need to look at the Global
economy. Using the vast resources that are available to
Hopi, which includes our own people.
We are in the midst of a paradigm shift. The pattern
of relying on Peabody for funding has abruptly ended.
We are now faced with uncertainty. We can overcome.
We are a resourceful people we have survived genocide,
assimilation, and have kept our way of Hopi life. There is
much work to be done, yet with the help of everyone we
will overcome. Thank you.
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Hopi Law Enforcement Services
July 2021 Report
HLES provides this report as a service
to the citizens of the Hopi Reservation.
HLES reserves the right to restrict the release of certain reports, which may not be
available or are currently under investigation.
During the month of JULY 2021, Hopi
Law Enforcement Services responded to a
total of 729 calls for service.
Accidents = 14
Illegal Dumping/Littering = 2
Alarm = 3
Information = 17
Alcohol Offenses = 109
Juvenile Problem = 1
Animal/Livestock Calls = 64
Medical Calls = 13
Assault = 5
Noise Disturbance = 4
Attempt to Locate/Missing Persons = 16
Property Damage/Vandalism = 9 Breaking & Entering = 6
Road Check/Road Closure = 14
Civil Disputes/Citizens Assist = 43
Sex Offenses = 2
Court Order Violation = 1
Search & Rescue = 1
Department of Natural Resources = 5
Attempted Suicide = 2
Disaster: Natural/Weather = 8
Suspicious Person/Circumstances = 18
Disorderly Conduct = 10
Theft/Fraud = 5
Drugs = 4
Traffic Offenses = 92
Electrical; Downed Wire = 2
Trespassing = 3
Event Activity = 3
Threatening = 2
Fight/DV = 23
Wanted Person = 3
Fire/Controlled Burns = 10
Weapons Offense = 1
Gas Leak = 1
Welfare/Property/Security Checks = 211
Harassment = 2
DRUGS SEIZED: 377.0 total grams Marijuana 6.54 total grams of Meth 1575.5
total ounces Alcohol
CASH SEIZED: $4,114.69 FIREARMS
SEIZED: 1
TOTAL ARRESTS: 79 (59 booked and 20
cited and released/charges filed)"
DISCLAIMER: An arrest is not an indication of guilt, all parties are innocent
until proven guilty in a court of law. Initial
charges can be reduced or dropped at the
discretion of the Hopi Tribal Prosecutor.
The Hopi Law Enforcement Services
can be reached at 928-734-7340 for emergency and calls for service. For HLES
Administration, Records requests or
non-emergencies call 928-734-7344."
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Livestock Inspections UPDATE
PRESS RELEASE
Hopi Law Enforcement Services
Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – August 11, 2021
Livestock inspections are held at the Second Mesa Sales Corral on the following
days and times:
TUESDAY-8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WEDNESDAY-8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
*Exact change is required.
Effective AUGUST 30, 2021, the following Livestock Inspection process will
be followed:
•All legally permitted livestock owners
within jurisdiction of the Hopi Tribe will
be required to provide a copy of:
1.Valid Grazing Permit approved by the
Hopi Tribal Chairman and issued in the
livestock owner’s name by the Office of
Range Management
2.Valid Brand Registration issued in the
livestock owner’s name
•If the permitted livestock owner cannot
be present at the time of the inspection, the
following documents must be provided to
the livestock inspector:
1.A signed notice of authorization written by the livestock owner which shall include:
a.The name of the individual authorized
(owner’s agent) to sign off on the inspection and to haul the livestock to sale
b.The number of animal(s) and description of animal(s) to be inspected with
identifying marks (i.e. brand, steer, heifer,
red, black etc.)
c.The livestock owner’s cell phone or
landline number to assist with verification
of the animal by the inspector
2.A copy of the livestock owner’s valid
Grazing Permit and Brand Registration
*The written authorization must be dated within 5 calendar days of inspection
and is only valid on the day the animal(s)
are brought in for inspection.
The purpose of this process is to ensure
proper documentation and to protect livestock owners from the unauthorized or unlawful sale of their animals.
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Hopis Make a Trek Across Reservation Lines to Greet Bearsun
Hopi Tribal members, who trekked across Hopi reservation lines on Monday, August 2, 2021,
are shown visiting Bearsun at the Dilcon Community School, located on the Navajo reservation
(Picture by Romalita Laban/HT)
Romalita Laban, Managing Editor
Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – August 13, 2021 marks Day 40
on Bearsun’s journey from Los Angeles to New York to
raise awareness about mental health, autism, cancer and
environmental defense and the disable community and as
of today he is in Cuba, NM.
If you are not an avid user of social media such as Facebook, Instagram or TicTok, this may be the first time you
are seeing any news about Bearsun and wonder just what
all the to-do is about. On the other hand if you are an avid
user of social media you may have noticed all the pictures
of so many who are positing to their profiles including
many Native people, as well as our own Hopi people.
According to Indianz.com, “Bearsun, who is portrayed
by Jesse Larios, began his cross-country journey in Los
Angeles, California, in early July. He is walking to New
York City, New York, to raise money for mental health,
autism, cancer, environmental defense and the disabled
community.” And in an interview with Ada Wood, CNN
who wrote “Meet Bearsun, the real-life teddy bear on
a journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco” updated
April 15th and referenced “The birth of Bearsun” in the
following manner; “Bearsun was born in 2016 when Larios created him with the help of a friend. His colors were
inspired by Larios' dog, Bear, an Alaskan Malamute. For
his "bean" head shape, Larios wanted to give him something unique and goofy, like the distinct football-shaped
head of the main character of his favorite cartoon, "Hey
Arnold!" the reference goes on, “ the design speaks to
Bearsun's character, too. While Larios is the talker, Bear-
Bearsun Instagram profile picture with supporters CrownPoint NM. (Picture by Bearsun copyright)
sun is the listener, he said, which is why he was designed
without a visible mouth on his face…"Bearsun is very
open-minded ... he's more action than words," Larios explained.
The cross-country journey was mapped out according
to Bearsun himself on his own videos uploaded to Facebook to follow, for the most part Route 66. To avoid dangerous traffic, this led him through some parts of Native
country, including the Hualapai and Navajo reservations.
Although Bearsun did not have the Hopi reservation included as a place to journey through, Hopi people living
on the Hopi reservation and in nearby border towns such
as Winslow and Flagstaff made an effort to cross city,
town, and county and reservation lines to meet Bearsun.
Some Hopi individuals posted pictures to their Facebook profiles and expressed kind and supportive words
of encouragement to Bearsun while on his journey and
for bringing awareness to the issues many Hopi people
also face such as efforts towards sustaining good mental
health, supporting those in their family who face autism
daily, cancer of all types, and work to support and include
our disabled community.
Some Hopi people may have also felt a sense of connectedness to Bearsun and his efforts toward environment
defense, too. It may also be a reflection of our innate responsibility and commitment to be stewards of this land,
which connects some Hopi with Bearsun’s efforts.
To describe that in other terms, according to a recent
publication of the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office titled
“Becoming Hopi Magazine” it describes Hopi perspectives on history and how our Hopi ancestors “engaged
in a spiritual pact with the Earth Guardian, Màasaw,
who instructed them to care for and cultivate the land as
they searched for their ultimate destiny at Tuuwanasavi
(Earth’s Center Place) on the Hopi Mesas” which is just
a half-hour drive north of one community located on the
Navajo reservation, where Bearsun visited and rested
overnight.
Or perhaps, Hopi folks just wanted to see Bearsun in
person because he is just so adorable and they found it to
be a fun adventure to hunt for and find out where exactly
Bearsun was. And then having evidence of their find in
picture form which they chose to share on social media,
like all others who share on such platforms.
As of today $6,543, of the $15,000 goal has been
raised according to the iambearsun.com webpage donation block titled “The Walk From LA-NYC for Cancer”
and in addition to having an option to donate, webpage
visitors can also purchase merchandise and products such
as a stuffed Bearsun, Bearsun Republic Flag, a Bearsun
artistic prints titled “Better Days” and “Walking Dead” as
well as beanies, various types of t-shirts and a pullover.
Stories such as these Bearsun has shared are proof that
when one sets out on a journey of goodness, others will
surely come to support even if only to say hello and visit
for a bit. In a sense this Managing Editor sees similarities
with what our ancestors once did on their migration towards Tuuwanasavi. We at Hopi Tutuveni wish Bearsun
continued wellness as he continues his journey towards
bringing awareness to his chosen causes.
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Hopi Senom Transit Updated Schedule
FLAGSTAFF ROUTE
SOUTHWEST BOUND
Hopi Tribal Complex
Sand Spring Junction
Tolani Lake Junction
Leupp Store
Star School Junction
Greyhound Bus Station *
AM
8:10
8:45
8:50
9:00
9:20
9:50
PM
1:10
1:45
1:50
2:00
2:20
2:50
NORTHEAST BOUND
Greyhound Bus Station *
Star School Junction
Leupp Store
Tolani Lake Junction
Sand Spring Junction
Hopi Tribal Complex
AM
10:15
10:35
11:10
11:25
11:30
12:00
PM
3:15
3:35
4:10
4:25
4:30
5:00
* WE WILL HAVE ONE STOP ONLY AT GREYHOUND
BUS STATION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Hopi Senom Transit Office (928) 734-3232
8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
8/2/2021
KEAMS CANYON ROUTE
Keams Canyon C-Store
NPC / Hopi High School
Polacca Circle M
First Mesa - Ponsi Hall
Polacca Post Office
Polacca @ Talashie's Jct. Route 8
Hopi Health Care Center - Front Entrance*
Lower Mishungnovi @ Shupla's Stop
Lower Sipaulovi Housing
HONANI C-STORE **
Shungopavi Namingha's
Hopi Cultural Center
Cellular One
HOTEVILLA C-STORE
Kykotsmovi Post Office
HOPI TRIBAL HEADQUARTERS
6:20 AM
CALL IN
6:28
6:35
6:40
6:45
6:53
6:58
7:00
7:05
7:10
7:15
7:25
CALL IN
7:32
7:45
3:20 PM
3:25
3:28
3:35
3:40
3:45
3:53 * NEW HHCC STOP IS AT
3:58 THE FRONT ENTRANCE
4:00 AT OLD VENDOR'S AREA
4:05
4:10
4:10
4:15
CALL IN
4:32
4:45
HOPI TRIBAL HEADQUARTERS
Kykotsmovi Post Office
Cellular One
Hopi Cultural Center
8:10
8:13
8:15
8:25
5:10
5:13
5:15
5:25
Shungopavi Namingha's
HONANI C-STORE**
Lower Sipaulovi Housing
Lower Mishungnovi @ Shulpa's Stop
Hopi Health Care Center - Front Entrance*
Polacca @ Talashie's Jct. Route 8
Polacca Post Office
First Mesa Ponsi Hall
Polacca Circle M
Hopi High School / NPC
Keams Canyon C-Store
8:30
8:40
8:45
8:48
8:53
9:00
9:05
9:10
9:15
9:20
9:35
5:30
5:40 * NO STOP AT
5:45 MISHONGNOVI
5:48 COMMUNITY BLDG 5:53 STOP IS AT HONANI
6:00 C-STORE
6:05
6:10
6:15
6:20
6:35
Hopi Senom Transit (928) 734-3232 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
8/2/2021
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Hopi Senom Transit Updated Schedule
WINSLOW ROUTE
Keams Canyon C-Store
9:00
Polacca Circle M
9:15
Hopi Health Care Center
Request Pick Up/Drop Off
Second Mesa Post Office
9:25
Lower Sipaulovi Housing / HWY 87 PULL OUT
9:27
Seba Dalkai Junction Hwy 87
9:45
R-87 & N-15
9:55
NPC - DES Office
10:40
Winslow Indian Health Services
10:45
Safeway
10:50
Wal-Mart
10:55
Safeway
1:30
Wal-Mart
1:35
Hopi Housing
1:40
Winslow Indian Health Services
1:45
La Posada
1:50
R-87 & N-15
2:20
Seba Dalkai Junction Hwy 87
2:30
Lower Sipaulovi Housing / HWY 87 PULLOUT
2:55
Second Mesa Post Office
2:57
Hopi Health Care Center
Request Pick Up/Drop Off
Polacca Circle M
3:05
Keams Canyon C-Store
3:25
THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE RUN DAILY INTO WINSLOW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
THERE WILL NOT BE A STOP AT DILKON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
* THE LOWER SIPAULOVI HOUSING STOP WILL BE THE HWY 87 PULLOUT
Hopi Senom Transit Office (928) 734-3232 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
8/2/2021
MIDDAY ROUTE
Keams Canyon C-Store
NPC / Hopi High School
Polacca Circle M
First Mesa - Ponsi Hall
Polacca Post Office
Polacca @ Talashie's Jct. route 8
Hopi Health Care Center - Front Entrance*
Lower Mishungnovi @ Shupla's Stop
Lower Sipaulovi Housing
HONANI C-STORE **
Shungopavi Namingha's
Hopi Cultural Center
Cellular One
HOTEVILLA C-STORE
Kykotsmovi Post Office
HOPI TRIBAL HEADQUARTERS
8:10 AM
8:20
8:35
8:40
8:45
8:50
8:55
9:00
9:05
9:10
9:20
9:25
9:35
9:45
9:55
10:00
HOPI TRIBAL HEADQUARTERS
Kykotsmovi Post Office
Cellular One
HOTEVILLA C-STORE
Hopi Cultural Center
10:10 AM
10:13
10:15
No Pick Up
10:25
1:30 PM
1:33
1:35
1:45
2:05
Shungopavi Namingha's
HONANI C-STORE **
Lower Sipaulovi Housing
Lower Mishungnovi @ Shulpa's Stop
Hopi Health Care Center - Front Entrance*
Polacca @ Talashie's Jct. Route 8
Polacca Post Office
First Mesa Ponsi Hall
Polacca Circle M
Hopi High School / NPC
Keams Canyon C-Store
10:35
10:40
10:50
10:53
10:55
11:00
11:05
11:10
11:15
11:20
11:35
2:10
2:20
2:25
2:30
2:35
2:40
2:45
2:50
2:55
3:05
3:15
11
11:45 AM
11:50
11:55
12:00
12:05
12:08
12:10
* NEW HHCC STOP IS AT THE
12:13
FRONT ENTRANCE AT OLD
12:15
VENDOR'S AREA
12:25
12:30
12:35
12:45
12:50
1:05
1:10
** NO STOP AT MISHONGNOVI
COMMUNITY BUILDING STOP IS AT HONANI C-STORE
Hopi Senom Transit Office
(928) 734-3232
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday
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HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES
Hopi Tutuveni August 18, 2021
Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services Covid-19 Emergency Response
August 12, 2021 Report
Get Vaccinated Even If You Have Had COVID-19
Get vaccinated to protect against serious illness.
You should get a COVID-19 vaccine regardless of whether you already had COVID-19.
That’s because experts do not yet know how long you are protected from getting sick
again after recovering from COVID-19. Studies have shown that vaccination provides a
strong boost in protection in people who have recovered from COVID-19. Learn more
about why getting vaccinated is a safer way to build protection than getting infected.
If you were treated for COVID-19 with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma, you should wait 90 days before getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your healthcare professional if you are unsure what treatments you received or if you have more
questions about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
If you or your child have a history of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults
or children (MIS-A or MIS-C), consider delaying vaccination until you have recovered
from being sick and for 90 days after the date of diagnosis of MIS-A or MIS-C. Learn
more about the clinical considerations people with a history of MIS-A or MIS-C.
Experts are still learning more about how long vaccines protect against COVID-19
in real-world conditions. CDC will keep the public informed as new evidence becomes
available.
Call (928) 737-6049/6081/6148 - Appointments preferred, but not required.
As of August 12, 2021 the United Sates now has approximately 36,125 million confirmed positive cases over 616,459 deaths reported.
Over 955,767 confirmed positive cases now exist in Arizona. Of those, close to 17,630
are in Navajo County alone.
The Hopi Health Care Center has tested over 10283 patients to date. Over 1,437 of
those tests at Hopi Health Care Center came back positive with 1047 from Hopi Tribal
members. Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation reported 277 positives for Hopi
Villages with a combined number of 1326*** positive Hopi Tribal members.
Prevention:
Watch for Symptoms - people with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms
reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-10
days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with
these symptoms may have COVID-19:
• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list
as we learn more about COVID-19. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for
developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.
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Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services Covid-19 Emergency Response August 12, 2021 Report, Cont.
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EXECUTIVE ORDER# 012.1-2021 Extension of Hopi Executive
Order# 012-2021 Declaration of an Emergency Situation and Natural
Disaster Area for the Hopi Reservation
WHEREAS, recent rainstorms throughout the Hopi Reservation have produced severe flooding in various areas, causing damage to roads, homes, agricultural areas,
and the natural environment; and
WHEREAS, the flooding has the potential to cause rock and mudslides, as
well as inflect additional damage to sewer, electrical lines and public infrastructure
which will likely adversely affect the safety, health and welfare of the Hopi and
Tewa people; and
WHEREAS, the Hopi Tribe has received notice from the National Weather Service
of expected widespread thunderstorm occurrence across northern Arizona through August 1st , 2021; and
WHEREAS, there is an elevated threat of flash flooding over already saturated soils
and flash flood prone areas, such as slot canyons and washes, over the next few days;
and
WHEREAS, local resources such as the Hopi Department of Transportation may be
maximized and/or exceeded during the local emergency response and additional resources may need to be requested from the Arizona Department of Transportation,
Abandoned Mine Lands Program, Navajo County Highway Administration and the
Federal Emergency Management Agency; and
WHEREAS, the Hopi Tribal Council and the Office of the Chairman are responsible for providing emergency response and support to the villages and public in
general so that the public safety is protected and the public health and welfare is not
further compromised.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Emergency Situation and Natural
Disaster Area for the Hopi Reservation is hereby extended and shall remain in
effect through August 1st, 2021, unless otherwise modified. Additional advisories and
Orders will follow as warranted.
SO ORDERED THIS 29th DAY OF .JULY 2021.
Picture by Romalita Laban/HT
Flood waters in parts of the Hopi reservation (Picture by Romalita Laban/HT)
Picture by Romalita Laban/HT
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Apology Not Accepted
Hopi Religion, a Religion That Was Never Conquered
The Menonite church at Orayvi established in the late 1800’s AD, once stood
as a way to convert Hopis to another
religion. Photo by: Carl Onsae
By: Stewart B. Koyiyumptewa
Guest Editorial
On June 13, 2000, Bishop Donald E.
Pelotte, Bishop of the Diocese of Gallup,
NM of the Catholic Church delivered an
apology from the Pope to Hopi religious
leaders and cultural advisors in the chambers
of the Hopi Tribal Council in Kykotsmovi.
The Pope’s apology sought forgiveness for
the abuses Franciscan missionaries had inflicted on Hopi people during the mission
period (1629-1680)---abuses documented
in Moquis and Kastiilam: Hopis, Spaniards,
and the Trauma of History, a collaborative
project between The Hopi Tribe and the University of Arizona. Those abuses included
the forced labor of Hopi men, the suppression of Hopi religion, and, worst of all, the
rape of Hopi women.
Hopi religious leaders and cultural advisors sat silently as the bishop addressed
them. There was awkward silence that fell
upon the gathering when the bishop concluded his apology. Then one of the Hopi
men stood up and addressed the bishop.
“Apology not accepted. I don’t accept your
apology,” he stated. Several men rose and
expressed similar statements, adding that the
historical trauma inflicted by the Spanish on
the Hopi people during the mission period
still haunted Hopi lives today. One by one,
Hopi religious and political leaders added
reasons why they could not accept the apology. Besides, if there was ever going to be
a full reconciliation, then the Pope himself
should deliver the apology. Hopi also stated
that if the men of the Church were serious
about correcting past wrongs, then it should
look into Hopi treaty rights, specifically land
and water rights guaranteed by the Treaty of
Guadalupe Hidalgo, which are now at the
heart of the concerns facing the Hopi people.
The bishop agreed to take their messages to
the Pope and look into the request for help.
The Hopi Tribe has not heard anything from
the bishop or the Church since then.
Having witnessed this event, I asked myself, “What if the Pueblo Revolt of 1680
was not successful? What if the Hopi people weren’t able to drive the Spaniards out
of their villages and their homelands? What
if the Hopi practiced Catholicism instead
of the Hopi way of life?” By asking myself
these questions, I slowly realized the significance of the Pueblo Revolt in the history of the Hopi people. Unlike other Pueblo
people, we don’t have Catholic churches in
our communities or Hispanic last names. We
have been free to practice our religion and
our customs since 1680. We were never reconquered.
Another question that I asked myself is
about the behavior of my own people. Have
the Hopi people taken for granted what our
ancestors fought and died for, the abuses
they endured, the sacrifices they have made
and losses they suffered? In my time with
the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office, I have
witnessed changes in the behaviors of the
Hopi people, including my own. We act like
we are entitled. We behave differently at our
own Katsina ceremonies. We fight amongst
ourselves instead of being unified as a people. Moreover, the most offensive part of all
of this is that we put it on YouTube and other social media outlets for the world to see.
We need to protect and safeguard what we
have so that our way of life will endure in
our hearts, mind, and spirit.
In 1629, the Spaniards transformed the
Hopi way of life by inaugurating the Mission system in the three major Hopi villages of Awat’ovi, Songòopavi, and Orayvi.
Everything about the mission system was
an assault on the Hopi people. Hopi men
were forced to carry beams to build mission churches from Nuvatukyaovi. Some
missionaries sent husbands away to gather
water from distant springs so they could rape
their wives or take advantage of their daughters. No wonder the Hopi term for missionaries is Tota’tsim, a tyrant, dictator, or demanding person interested only in personal
gain. The Hopis also viewed the Spaniards
as Na’na’önt or Na’öna, lazy.
The key to survival is accomplished
through hard work, yet both missionaries
and encomenderos (those who held grants
of encomiendas, the labor system) had the
right to extract tribute---2.6 bushels of corn
and one cotton manta each year---from Hopi
households, even during drought years when
Hopis barely produced enough food to feed
themselves. They also had to work for up to
three days a week tending to mission fields
and mission herds of sheep and cattle. Do
you know how much water is needed to successfully cultivate cotton? Hopis were punished severely if they failed to meet those
demands.
As the drought worsened because Hopis
could not perform their ceremonies, Hopi
men would sneak away from the villages to
rehearse songs, ceremonies, and religious
practices so they would not be lost and forgotten. And after one Hopi man from Orayvi
named Sitkoyma sponsored a Niman ceremony in the Katsina Buttes, the missionary
discovered his “idolatry,” whipped him in
the plaza, and poured scalding turpentine on
his wounds. After Sitkoyma’s brutal murder,
Hopis began to discuss whether they needed
to take stronger action. They met with other
Pueblo people and finally decided that the
only way to preserve the Hopi way of life
was to kill the missionaries and other Spaniards.
Every Hopi person knows that it takes
hard work to survive, incorporating the
teachings of life and reciprocity we were
given long ago. Survival requires a lifelong
commitment that involves faith, prayer, humility and hard work. Our ancestors endured
a lot for us to be where we are today, to carry
on our way of life as we have been taught by
them through the generations, and the right
to be called Hopisinom.
Tomorrow when you wake, pray and greet
the Sun, ask Taawa to deliver a message to
our ancestors, a message of Askwalí/Kwakwhá to those who had the courage to stand
up to the Tota’tsim, who fought for and
protected our unique way of life for each of
us as Hopisinom today. Let us not take our
Hopi way of life for granted. Continue to
live in faith, prayer, humility and hard work
the best we can each day so that our children
and future generations will learn and receive
it just as we received it from our ancestors.
Kwakwhá.
Stewart B. Koyiyumptewa, Interim Manager
Hopi Cultural Preservation Office
Hopi Tutuveni Re-publishes Guest Editorial
Romalita Laban, Managing Editor - Hopi Tutuveni
Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – August 10, 2021 and while reading the Guest Editorial - "Apology
Not Accepted - Hopi Religion, a Religion That Was Never Conquered" by Stewart B. Koyiyumptewa published in Hopi Tutuveni Volume 26 Number 12 published Tuesday, August 7,
2018 which follows, is still very relevant on this Pueblo Revolt Day 2021.
It came to mind that the term "Tota’tsim - a tyrant, dictator, or demanding person interested only in personal gain" referenced by Koyiyumptewa back in 2018, has also been used re-
cently by some Hopi Tribal Councilmen during 2020-2021 Council Sessions. In the sessions
Councilmen used the term in comparing and describing behaviors they have been observing
of some administrators during the Hopi Tribal Government Shutdown. The Shutdown has
been a response and result of the current world wide pandemic while humanity has been
"fighting a foreign enemy of sorts" - the Corona virus.
Interesting comparisons which influenced a decision to share the editorial once again and
be reminded of the closing remarks by Stewart at the end of the article.
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Tunatya - Intention
Hiisa - Many
Kwisto - Get
Itsivu - Intolerant
Paati - Melt
Yup’a - Go ahead
Tuwat - In turn
Qa’ãntipu - Mistake
Nima - Go home
Qanaani - Jealous (feel)
Qaavo - Next day
Nakwhana - Grant per-
Tumala - Job
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Henanata - Jog
Ephaqam - Now & then
Tutskwa - Ground
Suumi - Join
Himu’yva - Obtain
Naasami - Half-dollar
Hintaqa - Kind (what)
Paypi - Oh Well!
Hiñti - Happen (what)
Tuwi’yta - Know
Namora - Option (choice)
Hãalayi - Happy
Ngasta - Lacking
Angqw - Out of origin
Kyaktayti’i - Hurry
Lavayi - Language
Tuqayvasta - Pay Atten-
Wuuni - Idea (thought)
Qa iits - Late
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Pashimu - Important
Tayati - Laugh
Qe’ti - Quit
Sonkya - Improbable
Ya’makma - Leave (exit)
Yõoyoki - Rain
Songyawnen - In effect
Awtuuqayta -Listen
Tutuwna - Instruct
Tunatyawta - Look after
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Larry’s Corner
Village problems
=
people problems
In a perfect world, we would have no problems in
the world. We would have no killings, no diseases,
and no trauma. But we don’t live in a perfect world,
we live in a world where it’s a thriller/mystery movie 24-7, and a Disney movie plot is something of a
myth.
When I was a mush head kitten, I thought that the
Lifetime movie thrillers were problems that existed
only on TV and that the bad guys only existed on the
Saturday Morning Cartoons. I was a sheltered kitten
back in the day and I had no clue how the real world
worked, so it never occurred to me problems like
those existed and it was shock when I found out that
we live in like a Stephen King novel.
When I was growing up, I had friends that would
talk about their problems and I thought they were
talking about what they saw on TV. Still, I never
thought that those problems really existed. When I
grew up, I finally understood that those problems
that I saw on my Saturday Morning Cartoons,
were also part of real life and that those problems
are something we can fix with simple solutions. Of
course, we as Hopis seem to drag it out like a 3-part
series on cable television.
We all have our problems and we all have our
solutions to these problems, but when it involves a
community or a village then it becomes everyone’s
problem.
See in our village we don’t have a real functioning community; everyone seems to just do what they
want to do with no real guidance from the village
leaders or the lack of leadership or because I guess,
we just seem weird to each other.
See, in the Hopi culture and in my opinion, “vil-
lage” means to work with one another to provide a
safe and efficient place to live and to raise children.
But when a village means work alone, I compare it
to what would happen when my 2nd teacher would
tell us to work with “Jason.” To me he was weird
and always smelled like old onions so working with
him was just a little bit difficult. It means that we
can’t trust or truly rely on someone to help with our
problems, and even relying on someone these days
is something of the past.
I say that, a village is a place where you live and
you help one another so when you need help in the
future, you can get the help you need from your village mates.
When I was growing up, I had “village” friends
and we use to cause all sorts of trouble in the community. We weren’t bad…we were just “village”
kids, and when we played around the village, we
would see the community work together. We saw
neighbors bringing food to one another. We saw
other “village” kids bringing water to elders in the
village, and I thought that was just how everyone
lived. We lived by helping one another. But now-adays I don’t see that anymore. We seem to fight all
the time about land issues, about water issues, and
about leadership issues. We can’t seem to come to a
conclusion with these issues, we just seem to let it
go until the next time when someone brings it up in
conversation then the fighting and bickering starts
all over again. It seems that these days everyone’s
face has this frown and that everyone’s cheeks just
drop in one direction.
Now don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of people
in the different communities or villages that do help,
that do want to help, and some people make sure
that everyone in their community is well taken care
of.
When someone in that community needs help with
land issues, they turn to their fellow “village” members to help them out so they can resolve the issue
quick with both parties being satisfied with the decision made. But now-a-days every “village” member does not want to get involved in other problems,
they turn their heads and they keep their knowledge
to themselves, and that makes it so we can’t rely on
anyone anymore.
Our village ceremonies are our way of helping out
one another but that too has its flaws. We start to
blame one another for not doing what we were supposed to do, or we blame each other if things were
done but not right in others’ viewpoints. We can’t be
satisfied with the outcome; we have to be satisfied
in the ‘right now’.
So, my advice to you is that, in this century we
will never be satisfied with any decision, even when
we are satisfied with the outcome, we will never be
fully satisfied with the decision. I say we’ve become
too “smart” for our own good. I know it sounds
weird but our minds and our hearts have become
like two separate people. We will always have problems and there will always have solutions but it’s up
to you on how you manage or solve your problems.
Sure, we can rely on someone else for a solution but
it might not be the solution you need or want. So,
keep in mind that in order to be truly satisfied is to
just let certain things go, then you can be truly satisfied but in a modern world with old world problems
where it’s hard to let things go.
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JOB OPENINGS
JOB OPENINGS
Advocate Position
HOPI FAMILY ASSISTANCE/TANF
Farmington, New Mexico or Flagstaff,
PROGRAM
Arizona
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
The Native American Disability Law Center (Law
Are you applying for Cash Assistance (TANF), or renewing your Cash benefits and having difficulty applying
online or by phone? You can now call the Hopi Family
Assistance Program to schedule an appointment to complete a telephone interview. Interviews will be scheduled
on Tuesday or Thursday.
Call: 928-734-2202, select option 3 to reach the Hopi
Family Assistance Program to be scheduled.
JOB OPENINGS
HTEDC is seeking a General Manager for the Hopi
Cultural Center.
The GM is responsible for all areas of the property operations as well as the successful coordination and directing of activities within the Hopi Cultural Center.
Selected applicants must have: A professional, positive
attitude with employees, co-workers and general public;
Maintain product and service quality standards; and assist
employees in maintaining a seamless, positive experience
for guests in all aspects of the Hopi Cultural Center.
• Assist in preparing annual budget
• Ensures that HCC is always maintained
• Maintain product and service quality standards
• Demonstrate a proactive and enthusiastic attitude in
providing excellent customer service
• Promote teamwork and act as a positive role model
• Ability to communicate and multi-task in a fastpaced environment
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Minimum 5-year knowledge and experience in hospitality management
•
Possess a four-year college degree or equivalent
experience
For more information, please contact Cindy Smiley at
(928) 522-8675 or email csmith@htedc.net
Center) is looking for qualified applicants for an Advocate position. The Law Center is a private non-profit
organization that provides legal services to Native
Americans with disabilities living on or near the
Navajo and Hopi reservations. The Law Center is
committed to ensuring that Native Americans with disabilities have access to justice and are empowered and
equal members of their communities.
While a B.S.W. or a B.A. or B.S. in social work, psychology, education, or a related field is preferred, we will
also consider applicants with an Associate’s Degree in
similar fields, especially if it is combined with
practical experience with advocacy, education, vocational rehabilitation and/or abuse and neglect investigations. Also, familiarity with the service delivery system for people with disabilities is a plus. Travel will be
required. Preference will be given to applicants who can
communicate and interpret effectively in Navajo or Hopi.
While most of the Law Center’s staff are currently
working remotely, this position will be located in either
the Law Center’s Farmington or Flagstaff Office.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled Salary: $32,000 $50,000 DOE
The Law Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Preference is given to qualified Hopi, Navajo and
other Native American applicants. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For an application and job description, please call 505566-5880 or send email to info@nativedisabilitylaw.org.
To apply, submit cover letter and resume to:
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2020 Census:
Native population
increased by 86.5
percent
(Photo by Jourdan Bennett-Begaye)
Indian Country Today
The growth in the American Indian and Alaska Native
population in the last decade contributes to the country’s
portrait of being much more multi racial and more diverse, according to 2020 Census data released Thursday.
The demographic data will be used to redraw the nation's
political maps.
The American Indian and Alaska Native population,
alone and in combination, increased from 5.2 million in
2010 to 9.7 million in 2020, a 86.5 percent increase.
This makes the American Indian and Alaska Native
people represent 2.9 percent of the U.S. population.
3.7 million people self identified as American Indian
and Alaska Native alone.
5.9 million in combination one race or more
9.7 million alone or in combination
The number of people who identified as White and
American Indian and Alaska Native grew from 1.4 million in 2010 to 4 million in 2020. Native Hawaiians,
alone and in combination, count for 1.6 million.
Native Americans were not counted in the U.S. Census
until 1860 but have been counted every census since. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islanders were not counted
until 1960. And Hispanic or Latino people were counted
once in 1930 but not again until 1970.
The Census Bureau said the data reflects both demographic changes as well as significant changes from the
2010 Census for race and ethnicity question designs, data
processing, and coding. The bureau said the 2020 Census
is a more accurate portrait of how people self identify.
The U.S. had 331 million residents last year, a 7.4 percent increase from 2010.
Native population in states
As for percentages of population, several states have
American Indian and Alaska Native alone as the second
largest racial or ethnic group after Whites.
Alaska was the most predominantly Native American
state, followed by Oklahoma and New Mexico:
Alaska — 14.8 percent
New Mexico — 8.9 percent
South Dakota — 8.4 percent
Montana — 6 percent
North Dakota — 4.8 percent
In Arizona, Native Americans or Alaska Natives make
up 3.7 percent of the population, a slight increase.
Montana's Native American population accounted for
6 percent of Montana residents, slightly less than the rate
recorded in 2010, when the Census Bureau estimated
that American Indians living on reservations were undercounted by nearly 5 percent.
The National Congress of American Indians issued a
statement saying it’s “excited to see the 2020 Census results that show a more diverse America.”
The data will also shape how $1.5 trillion in federal
spending is distributed each year and show which counties, cities and neighborhoods gained or lost the most
people in the 2020 census. That will serve as the building
block to redraw 429 U.S. House districts in 44 states and
7,383 state legislative districts across the U.S.
“We also are excited that the official redistricting season can now begin with today’s release of the redistricting data,” NCAI President Fawn Sharp, Quinault, said.
“We are encouraging all Tribal Nations to participate in
their local and state redistricting efforts to ensure that
Tribal Nations are fairly represented and have access to
the resources they need and deserve.”
New Mexico has retained its title as the nation's most
heavily Hispanic state, with 47.7 percent of respondents
to the 2020 census identifying ancestry linked to Latin
America and other Spanish-speaking areas. The share of
New Mexico residents who identify themselves as Indigenous by race or by combined ancestry was 12.4 percent,
making them the third largest racial or ethnic group.
Hispanics are the second largest racial or ethnic group
in New Mexico, making American Indian and Alaska Native the third largest ethnic group there, at 8.9 percent.
People who identify as a race other than white, Black,
Asian, American Indian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander — either alone or in combination with one of those
races — jumped to 49.9 million people, surpassing the
Black population of 46.9 million people as the nation's
second-largest racial group, according to the Census Bureau.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Hopi Tutuveni August 18, 2021
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Alaska Native artist
creates stamp for
Postal Service
Alaska Native artist Rico Worl displays an image of the U.S. Postal Service stamp he created on his monitor, at his studio in Juneau, Alaska, Thursday, July 29, 2021. A ceremony marking the release of Worl's Raven Story stamp is set in Juneau for Friday, July 30. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)
By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
JUNEAU, Alaska -- Alaska Native artist Rico Worl
said he jumped at the chance to create for the U.S. Postal
Service a stamp he hopes will be a gateway for people to
learn about his Tlingit culture.
“I think a lot of people already are learning that there’s
a lot more richness in authentic work, and authentic work
from Indigenous people and the stories that are there,” he
told The Associated Press in a recent interview.
A ceremony marking the release of Worl’s Raven Story
stamp was held Friday in Juneau, where Worl lives. The
event featured dancers, including Worl, and the telling of
a version of the Raven story.
Two ravens, birds that are ubiquitous in Juneau, happened to fly overhead after the story was told.
Worl said his Twitter following exploded from five to
more than 8,000 after he shared the Postal Service’s tweet
highlighting the stamp announcement earlier this month,
with his own quote tweet adding: “I did a thing.”
People seem excited, he said. “They know it’s something different, and they want to be a part of that,” Worl
said.
Raven, a trickster or transformer, is a key figure in
Tlingit culture. Worl described as an influence for the
stamp a story in which Raven discovers that a clan leader
had in his possession the sun, moon and stars. Raven assumed human form to share those items with the world.
The stars were in the last box Raven opened.
In a statement, Worl said he wanted to showcase “a bit
of drama,” with Raven trying to hold onto as many stars
as possible while transforming back into bird form during
a frenzied escape.
The Sealaska Heritage Institute, which hosted the un-
veiling in front of its building, said this is the first stamp
by a Tlingit artist.
Marlene Johnson, chair of the institute’s board, said she
has known Worl all his life. Worl has a goal “to tell the
story of Indigenous people today, a story that we are all
still here. We have been here for at least 10,000 years, and
we will be here for 10,000 more,” she said.
“Rico, I say, you did good,” Johnson said.
The Postal Service posted on social media a video featuring an illustrated version of the Raven story and Worl
discussing the story behind the stamp and his process.
Jakki Krage Strako, an executive vice president with the
Postal Service, was on hand for Friday’s ceremony.
Antonio Alcalá, an art director for the Postal Service
who worked with Worl on the stamp, said he became
aware of Worl’s work while at a gift shop at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
The shop carried work by Worl and his sister, Crystal
Worl, through their Trickster Co. Alcalá said a basketball
stood out.
“There are many typical types of books, art, and crafts
on display in the gift shops of museums presenting American Indian history and culture. But this was the first time
I saw a basketball. The fact that it featured a piece of
formline art seemed incongruous at first and also very
cool,” said Alcalá, who noted he’s “always looking for
visually appealing artwork.”
He remembered the ball being credited to Trickster
Co., and looked up the business when he was looking for
an artist for the stamp.
Worl, who is Tlingit and Athabascan, has a background
in anthropology and considers himself a social designer, who uses design to address societal concerns. One of
the first products he designed were playing cards, which
Worl said was in response to concerns about seeing a
tourism market for Native-inspired art not produced by
Native artists.
“It was me, experimenting, how can we, as Indigenous
artists, break into this economy?” he said. Worl said he
hopes more people buy Indigenous pieces, such as art
work or hand-carved items. “I think there’s a growing demand for authenticity in the world. But at the same time
not everyone can afford that.” For some people, he said, a
deck of cards “is a lot more accessible.”
He said he likes to infuse modern, traditional and playful touches in his work. He cites Trickster’s basketballs,
with traditional formline designs, as a way for members
of the Native community to “represent who they are” in
a light-hearted way.
Art directors can work with photographers, designers,
artists or others to bring a stamp from concept to final
design. Final designs undergo a legal review and, once
cleared, advance to the postmaster general for the last
stamp of approval.
David Rupert, a Postal Service spokesperson, said 18
million Raven Story stamps are being produced. He said
a stamp unveiling, like the one held Friday in Juneau, is
meant to be a “momentous occasion.”
Other stamps announced by the Postal Service for this
year include those celebrating flowers, the late nuclear
physicist Chien-Shiung Wu, Japanese American soldiers
of World War II, lighthouses, the 200-year anniversary
of Missouri statehood, America’s “love of coffee” and
barns.
“We look at stamps as often little pieces of art, really,
and they represent America,” Rupert said, adding later:
“We want to celebrate America and all the great things
about it.”
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Fires charring range
set up ranchers for
hardship in West
Rowdy Alexander watches from atop his horse as a hillside burns on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021, near Lame Deer, Mont. The Richard Spring fire was
threatening hundreds of homes as it burned across the reservation. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown)
Matthew Brown and Christopher Weber
Associated Press
LAME DEER, Mont. — Wildfires tearing through
Montana and elsewhere in the U.S. West are devouring
vast rangeland areas that cattle ranchers depend upon,
setting the stage for a potential shortage of pasture as the
hot, dry summer grinds on.
On the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, firefighters and local authorities scrambled to save hundreds
of homes in the path of a fire that started Sunday and exploded across more than 260 square miles in just a few
days, triggering evacuation orders for thousands of people.
Some ranchers stayed behind to help fight it. Yet as
flames charred mile after mile of rangeland and forest,
they could do little to protect cattle pastures that are crucial to economic survival for families on the remote reservation.
As the fire raged across rugged hills and narrow ravines, tribal citizen Darlene Small helped her grandson
move about 100 head of cattle to a new pasture, only to
relocate them twice more as the flames from the Richard
Spring fire bore down, she said Thursday. An extreme
drought that's blanketing the West has made matters
worse by stunting vegetation untouched by fire.
“They’ve got to have pasture where there’s water. If
there’s no water, there’s no good pasture,” Small said.
Particularly hard hit were some ranchers already depending on surplus grass after a fire burned them off their normal pasture last year, she said.
Meanwhile, California’s Dixie Fire — which started
July 13 and is the largest wildfire burning in the nation
— threatened a dozen small communities in the northern
Sierra Nevada even though its southern end was mostly
corralled by fire lines.
The fire has burned 790 square miles, destroyed about
550 homes and nearly obliterated the town of Greenville
last week. It was 30 percent contained.
The Montana blaze was primed over the last several days by swirling winds and hot temperatures. It has
spread in multiple directions, torching trees and sending
off embers that propelled the flames across the dry landscape.
The fire crept within about a mile of the eastern edge
of the evacuated town of Lame Deer Wednesday night,
Northern Cheyenne Tribe spokesperson Angel Becker
said. It passed over a highway where officials had hoped
to stop it, putting the southern portion of the reservation
at increased risk, officials said.
As it closed in on the east side of town and a second fire
ignited to the west, tribal officials late Wednesday urged
residents who did not heed an earlier evacuation order
to flee. Buses moved people to a school about 15 miles
away and to a shelter set up on the nearby Crow Indian
Reservation.
Lame Deer, a town of about 2,000 people, is home to
the tribal headquarters and several subdivisions.
“We had some people who refused, but the majority of
our elders and women and children definitely left with
that last push,” Becker said.
With 40-foot flames visible from parts of Lame Deer,
firefighters worked into early Thursday morning to keep
the fire from destroying houses. None were reported lost,
but officials continued assessing the damage. More than
a dozen sheds and other outbuildings were lost, they said.
As smoke choked the air, rancher Jimmy Peppers sat
on his horse east of town, watching an orange glow intensify over the site of his house as the night wore on.
“I didn’t think it would cross the highway, so I didn’t
even move my farm equipment,” said Peppers, who spent
the afternoon herding his cattle onto a neighbor’s pasture
closer to town.
Also ordered to leave were about 600 people in and
around Ashland, a small town just outside the reservation.
It remained under an evacuation order, but officials said
the danger appeared to have eased for now.
Around the perimeter of Lame Deer, crews were building fire breaks and conducting intentional burns — or
“burnouts” — in hopes of lessening the amount of fuel
available on the ground, fire spokesperson Jeni Garcin
said. Officials were cognizant of the need to protect pas-
tureland, she said.
“We fully recognize the value of grass around here,”
Garcin said. “There’s enough lost in this fire that we will
be very strategic about how we do any of these burnouts.”
Extreme drought conditions have left trees, grass and
brush bone-dry throughout many Western states, making
them ripe for ignition.
At the same time, California and some other states face
flows of monsoonal moisture that were too high to bring
real rain but could create thunderstorms that bring the
risk of dry lightning and erratic winds.
In Northern California, a number of wildfires and the
threat of more prompted three national forests to close
down the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, a 780-square
mile area of granite peaks, lakes and trails, into November.
Climate change has made the region warmer and drier
in the past 30 years and will continue to make the weather
more extreme and wildfires more destructive, according
to scientists. The more than 100 large wildfires in the
American West come as parts of Europe are also burning.
New research indicates wildfire smoke may be part of
a vicious cycle making clouds rain less, which makes it
hotter and plants drier and easier to catch fire.
Scientists flew a research plane into smoky skies six
times in the U.S. West in 2018 and found five times the
water droplets, but they were half the size, according to
a study in Wednesday’s Geophysical Research Letters.
The smaller droplets aren’t big enough to fall as rain, said
study lead author Cynthia Twohy, a cloud physicist at
NorthWest Research Associates.
This is not the main cause for the lack of rain, but “it
could be a factor,” Twohy said. “The clouds are being
affected. We saw that pretty clearly.”
The study has worrisome implications that drought and
fire can cause more drought and fire.
The main cause of the drought — a huge factor in
worsening wildfires — is natural weather changes with
some possible climate change, said Park Williams a hydrology and fire scientist at the University of California,
Los Angeles, who wasn’t part of the research.
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Reservation
Dogs' is 'a real
story about
real people'
The premiere of "Reservation Dogs" in Los Angeles on Aug. 5, 2021. (Photo by Max Montour, Indian Country Today)
Sean Murphy
Associated Press
TULSA, Okla. — Two Indigenous filmmakers are
smashing the caricatures and stereotypes of Native people, who since the earliest days of film and TV have often
played supporting roles or been portrayed as bloodthirsty
killers standing in the way of white, westward expansion.
Sterlin Harjo, a Seminole and Muscogee filmmaker
from Oklahoma, teamed up with Taika Waititi, a Maori director from New Zealand, on “Reservation Dogs,”
a new series debuting Monday on FX on Hulu that features four rough-and-tumble teenagers who cuss, fight
and steal their way toward adulthood in a rural Oklahoma
town. Filmed entirely on the Muscogee Nation reservation in eastern Oklahoma, the network says the half-hour
comedy is the first show on cable TV in which all the
writers, directors and regular characters on the series are
Indigenous.
“To be able to tell a real story about real people through
comedy, it’s about time,” Harjo, who directed “Mekko”
and “Barking Water,” said during a premiere of the series
this week in Tulsa. “There’s been 130-something years
of cinema and we’re finally showing ourselves as human
beings, which shouldn’t be radical, but it is pretty radical
today.”
Devery Jacobs, a Kanienʼkehá:ka actor from Quebec,
Canada, who plays one of the show’s lead characters,
said working on a set with so many Indigenous actors and
crew was a breath of fresh air.
“On a lot of projects, I was the only Indigenous person
for miles,” Jacobs said. “Stepping on the set of ‘Reservation Dogs’ and seeing my community around me, a community of fellow Indigenous folks from different backgrounds, it was truly being welcomed home.
“I’d never experienced it before, and it just meant so
much to me, and I know it’s going to mean so much to audiences across Turtle Island and beyond,” she said, using
a term many Indigenous people, mainly in the northeastern part of North America, use to refer to the continent.
Waititi and Harjo, longtime friends collaborating for
the first time, said the series arose out of discussions
about the kind of show they’d like to see, and before they
knew it had “come up with this idea about these kids who
had turned into vigilantes and wanted to clean up their
community,” recalled Waititi, the Oscar-winning writer
and director of “Jojo Rabbit,” whose credits also include
“Thor: Ragnarok” and the TV series “What We Do in the
Shadows.”
“We weren’t entirely sure where it would be and then it
just struck us that setting it here would be perfect.”
Filmed mostly in the small eastern Oklahoma town of
Okmulgee, where the Muscogee Nation is headquartered,
the show’s restless young characters are familiar beyond
Indigenous communities and small towns, Waititi and
Harjo said.
“The idea of just wandering around the suburb or a
small community with nothing to do, wondering what the
hell’s out there for me and what am I going to do with my
life,” Waititi said. “That’s the heart of what drives these
kids ... a lot of teenagers all over the world, they feel like
that.”
Although the characters aren’t identified as citizens of
a specific tribal nation, the Muscogee Nation was heavily
involved in helping to scout locations, and a public premiere at its River Spirit Resort and Casino in Tulsa drew
close to 2,000 people.
“The real value in this show and the representation is
the authenticity of it,” said Jason Salsman, a Muscogee
Nation spokesman. “There have been so many years and
instances of invisibility, mischaracterization and misappropriation of Native culture in film and movies.”
“This is a welcome change,” he said.
Like many of the 39 federally recognized tribes in
Oklahoma, the Muscogee Nation has been diversifying
its economy with the help of an infusion of cash from
tribal gambling approved by voters in 2004. The U.S. Supreme Court also upheld the boundaries of the Nation’s
reservation — 3 million acres, including most of the city
of Tulsa — in a landmark decision last year on tribal sovereignty.
The show’s production in Oklahoma comes at a time
when the film and television industry is booming in the
state. The Oklahoma Film and Music Office estimates the
33 film and television productions, including “Reservation Dogs,” that qualified for a state rebate on qualifying
expenditures in the last year had a direct fiscal impact of
more than $161 million. Other films shot in Oklahoma
include Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,”
“Stillwater” starring Matt Damon and this year’s Academy Award-winning film “Minari.”
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, himself a citizen of the
Cherokee Nation, signed into law earlier this year a bill
that increases the cap on the film rebate from $8 million
to $30 million annually, which is expected to draw more
productions, diversify the state’s workforce and beef up
its film infrastructure.
That’s welcome news for Oklahomans who work with
the film industry, said Shane Brown, freelance photographer and videographer from Tulsa who was hired to work
on “Reservation Dogs.” Brown, who is also doing photo
and video work for a couple of documentaries, said he’s
so busy he had to turn down job offers for work on other
film productions.
“Everybody is busy,” Brown said. “All of these independent, freelance positions, just whatever you need to
crew up a film, everybody seems to have work.”
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Deb Haaland hasn’t made decision on
Alaska refuge road issue
King Cove, Alaska, April 2019 (Screenshot of a video by Edward Smith, courtesy of City of King Cove)
Becky Bohrer
Associated Press
JUNEAU, Alaska — As in most of the country, advanced medical care is available only in regional hubs
or cities in Alaska. From the tip of the Alaska Peninsula
and the eastern Aleutian Islands, it’s a 600-mile flight to
medical specialists in Anchorage.
The first 20 miles of such a trip are the most difficult
for residents of King Cove. That’s because King Cove is
not connected by road to an all-weather airport at Cold
Bay.
Weather permitting, it’s a short flight or an hour-long
boat ride. However, in bad weather, small planes are
grounded and the trip by boat might take two-to-three
hours in 15-to-20 foot seas – if it’s even possible to get a
boat across Cold Bay. Weather in the area is notoriously
unpredictable.
For 20 years King Cove residents have been lobbying
to get a 30-mile road built between King Cove and Cold
Bay, with 11 miles of that crossing the Izembek National
Wildlife Refuge.
Local governments support it, including the Agdaagux
Tribe of King Cove, as does the King Cove village corporation. The National Congress of American Indians,
statewide Alaska Federation of Natives, Alaska’s Congressional delegation and the state of Alaska are in favor
of the road.
Congress passed a law in 2009 directing the Department of Interior to look into making a land trade so the
road could get built. Interior secretaries under the Obama
and Trump administrations have opposed and then sup-
ported the road. The Biden administration initially supported it. But a U.S. government attorney said Wednesday in court that Secretary Deb Haaland has not decided
the position she will take on a proposed land exchange
needed for the road.
Michael T. Gray, a Justice Department attorney, told
a federal appeals court panel Haaland planned to review
the record and visit King Cove before making a decision.
He said the position he was arguing had not been “taken
back in any way.”
Gray last month sent a letter to the clerk of court for
the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stating that Haaland was expected to visit King Cove in September. The
letter outlined the position that a decision on whether to
enter into a land exchange agreement was a policy call on
which different Interior secretaries could reach different
conclusions, “even on the same record.”
Judge Kim McLane Wardlaw on Wednesday called the
letter “perplexing.”
She pressed Gray for a timeline and said going forward
with the case seemed a “tremendous ask” of the judiciary
while Haaland was deciding what position to take.
Gray later said he would not oppose a stay of proceedings. But an attorney for the state, Sean Lynch, expressed
concerns with a stay. The state has supported the position
defending the land exchange, and Lynch said he believed
King Cove Corp., another intervenor in the case, would
oppose a stay.
King Cove residents have long sought a land connection through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge to Cold
Bay, which has an all-weather airport. Supporters of the
effort see it as a life and safety issue.
The refuge, near the tip of the Alaska Peninsula, contains an internationally recognized habitat for migrating
waterfowl.
In 2013, Interior Department officials declined a land
exchange, with then-Interior Secretary Sally Jewell calling the refuge an “extraordinary place” and saying she
supported the conclusion that building a road through the
refuge would cause “irreversible damage.”
Under the Trump administration, efforts to move forward with a land exchange faced legal challenges, including the current case, brought by a coalition of conservation groups.
A federal judge last year set aside a proposed 2019
agreement between the Interior Department and King
Cove Corp., an Alaska Native village corporation. The
judge found in part that then-Interior Secretary David
Bernhardt had failed to provide adequate reasoning to
support a change in policy in favor of a land exchange
and road.
Conservation groups also said the agreement did not
include a provision limiting use of a road to health and
safety purposes.
Interior Department spokesperson Melissa Schwartz
could not provide details Wednesday of any travel plans
by Haaland. But Schwartz, by email, confirmed that Haaland had not made a final decision regarding a position on
the land exchange issue. She said Haaland had told Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski she would travel to Alaska
to inform that decision.
Murkowski has supported road access, which she has
said would provide “a lifeline for emergency medical
care.”
This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.