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Volume 32

Number 19

WEDNESDAY

OCTOBER

2, 2024

91˚/54˚

Plentiful Sunshine

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

Hopi Chairman Nuvangyaoma

Provides Testimony before U.S. Senate

Committee on Indian Affairs

on September 25, 2024

Hopi Agriculture

and Food Symposium to Celebrate

Traditional Farming and Food PracConcerning S. 4633—Northeastern Arizona Indian Water

tices...pg. 7

Rights Settlement Act of 2024

Hopi Cancer

Support Services

to Host Annual

10k Run/Walk in

October... PG 7

Hopi Tribal Council

4th Quarter Session

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

2024 AGENDA - Amendment

COMMUNITY

Page 4

Hopi Tutuveni Wishes all a

safe and violence free

October!

Pictured above, Hopi Tribe Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma, providing testimony virtually, “...due to recovering from surgery and being unable to travel at this time...” Photo courtesy: United

States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/legislative-hearing-to-receive-testimony-on-S444, S.4633, S.4643, S.4705, S.4998-and-Business-Meeting-to-consider-S.465, S.2908,

S.4370 - Indian-Affairs-Committe (senate.gov)

Chairman Nuvangyaoma Returns from

Extended Medical Leave

Monday, September 23, 2025

Turns Gavel over to Vice Chairman Andrews just

before providing Testimony on September 25, 2024...

see pg. 5 for details

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Hopi Chairman Nuvangyaoma

Provides Testimony before U.S. Senate

Committee on Indian Affairs

on September 25, 2024

Concerning S. 4633—Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement

Act of 2024

By: Romalita Laban, Managing Editor - Hopi Tutuveni

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. - September 25, 2024 Hopi Chairman Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma provided verbal testimony via virtual connection from the Hopi

Tribal Legislative Building located in Kykotsmovi, Ariz. at 11:30 a.m. MST on

the Hopi reservation.

Chairman Nuvangyaoma thanked the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian

Affairs for allowing him the opportunity and privilege to testify virtually in

support of S.4633 the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement

...recovering from

Act. He apologized for not being there in person due to, “...recovering

surgery and unable to travel at this time...”

Chairman Nuvangyaoma continued by recognizing Vice Chairman

Craig Andrews and the members of Hopi Tribal Council members,

“who are strong advocates for our Hopi people,” Senator Kelly, Senator

Sinema and the entire Arizona delegation for their work on this important legislation before providing summarized testimony, lasting approximately five minutes, about the settlement which stemmed from fifty

(50) years of negotiations.

Portion of Written Statement of Timothy Nuvangyaoma - Chairman

of the Hopi Tribe, Hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian

Affairs Concerning S. 4633—Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights

Settlement Act of 2024, September 25, 2024, Washington, D.C. follows:

Chairman Schatz, Vice Chairman Murkowski, and members of the Senate

Committee on Indian Affairs, my name is Timothy Nuvangyaoma and I serve as

Chairman of the Hopi Tribe. Thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of

the Hopi Tribe and its members in support of S. 4633, the “Northeastern Arizona

Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024.” I also want to thank our Arizona

Senators Kelly and Sinema, who jointly introduced this bill in the Senate, as well

as Representative Ciscomani for introducing this historic bipartisan bill in the

House, and Representatives Stanton, Crane, Schweikert, Grijalva, and Gallego

for joining as cosponsors.

Hopi are northeastern Arizona’s most ancient inhabitants. Archaeological

records show that our ancestors in the region date back to prehistoric times.

Our oral histories go even further back. According to Hopi oral history, upon

emergence into this world, our people encountered the deity who I will refer to

in English as the Original Caretaker, who gave them his blessing to live on the

land. The Original Caretaker required that the Hopi follow in his path as humble

farmers and respect the land through religion and guidelines that he passed on to

them. A covenant was thus established between Hopi and the Original Caretaker

in which land was set aside for the Hopi to live as stewards.

The Hopi Reservation was created to be a permanent homeland for the Hopi

people. However, when it divided up tribal lands in northeastern Arizona, the

United States government landlocked the Hopi Reservation within the Navajo

Reservation. As a result, we were cut off from direct access to many of the water

resources that sustained our ancestors for thousands of years. The water resources

we are left with on the Hopi Reservation are severely limited and inhibit our ability to experience the true tribal sovereignty and economic self-sufficiency which is

our right under the law of the United States of America.

Despite the dry, arid conditions of our Reservation, Hopi have pushed the

bounds of human ingenuity, finding ways to sustainably use every available

water resource to the maximum extent possible to uphold our covenant with the

Original Caretaker and ensure these lands remain our home. But even as experts

in desert survival since time immemorial, Hopi cannot alone keep pace with the

severe water scarcity and uncertainty of today and tomorrow.

The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement has

shown the Hopi People that we are not alone. Through the collaborative efforts

of a historic coalition of tribal and non-tribal parties—representing approximately one-third of Arizona’s geographical extent—Hopi can finally envision a

future with a reliable supply of safe, clean drinking water and essential water

infrastructure. Among other things, the agreement makes available to the Hopi

Tribe diverse water sources to meet future water needs on the Hopi Reservation,

including reliable mainstem Colorado River water. It also includes inter-tribal

agreements between the Hopi Tribe and the Navajo Nation to manage and protect groundwater resources shared by the tribes, highlighting principles of sustainability and cooperation.

For the Hopi Tribe, passage of the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights

Settlement Act of 2024 is not just a legal milestone, it is a path forward. This Act

will provide the Hopi Tribe with access to reliable water and water infrastructure

necessary to ensure the health, well-being, and economic prosperity of the Hopi

People for generations to come. Of paramount importance to Hopi, this settlement and the infrastructure made possible by this Act provide a way for Hopi to

fulfill its covenant with the Original Caretaker: to continue to live as stewards of

Hopitutskwa...

More of the Written Statement of Timothy Nuvangyaoma - Chairman of the

Hopi Tribe can be found at: https//www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/legislative-

hearing-to-receive-testimony-on-s-4444-s-4633-s-4643-s-4705-s-4998/

Hopi Tutuveni October 2, 2024

Arizona tribes’ long fight for share of Colorado River water nears resolution in Congress

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, middle standing, and the Vice President of the San Juan Southern

Paiute Tribe Johnny Lehi Jr., right of Nygren, at the witness table in the Indian Affairs committee hearing

room on Sept. 25, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Navajo Nation)

By: Gabrielle Wallace/Cronkite News

Washington, DC – Friday, September 27, 2024 Seven states that rely on the Colorado River each got a cut of its water under a deal struck over a century ago – a deal

that excluded the Hopi, the Navajo and other tribal nations.

After years of pressure and negotiation, Congress is moving to rectify what the

tribes have long seen as an injustice that has caused enormous hardship.

“We’re closer than we’ve ever been before in reaching a final settlement,” Bryan

Newland, assistant secretary for Indian Affairs with the Department of the Interior,

told a Senate hearing on Wednesday.

Representatives from four Arizona tribes – the Yavapai-Apache Nation, Hopi, San

Juan Southern Paiute and the Navajo Nation – said the settlements, once approved by

Congress, will secure their long-standing claims and provide more accessible water for

their people.

Almost a third of members of the Hopi, Navajo and other tribes have no running

water, and leaders say the water currently available isn’t sufficient for growing populations.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren speaks on the tribe’s need for improved water access and the passing of two water settlement acts to help guarantee this during a Senate hearing in Washington on Sept. 25,

2024. (Photo courtesy of Navajo Nation)

“Congress must act to end the water crisis on the Navajo Nation,” said Navajo

Nation President Buu Nygren, who recalled that he didn’t have running water until he

went off to college at Arizona State University.

The water insecurity crisis has been felt for generations, he said.

Navajo people sometimes have to haul water for over 30 miles, a costly and

time-consuming exercise.

The Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 and the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 would provide funds for

pipelines and other infrastructure. The bills would also impose pumping restrictions to

ensure that groundwater is not depleted.

The process has been slow. The Gila River Adjudication process started over 50

years ago.

Disputes over the Colorado River stem from a 1922 compact between Arizona,

California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

“Without the settlement, a cloud of uncertainty will remain over tribal water claims

in the Colorado River basin and tens of thousands of tribal members will continue to

struggle to meet their basic needs,” said Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat who introduced

the settlement bills with fellow Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an independent.

The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 would

address claims to water from major stems of the Colorado River and Colorado River

basin, providing running water to many Navajo and Hopi people.

It also sets aside 5,100 acres near Tuba City and another 300 acres in Utah to create

a reservation for the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.

“The mental-emotional impact of being a landless, homeless tribe is something I

wouldn’t wish upon anyone,” said Johnny Lehi Jr., the tribe’s vice president.

The Colorado River passes through the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. The Colorado River is a

major area of dispute for tribal water claims. (Photo by Busà Photography/Getty Images

The Colorado River passes through the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. The Colorado River is a major area of dispute for tribal water claims. (Photo by Busà Photography/Getty Images)

The infrastructure funding “would provide the water we need to make our nation a

true homeland.”

The other Arizona bill ensures access to the Verde River in the Verde Valley for the

Yavapai-Apache people. The bill would also provide over $1 billion for water infrastructure, pipelines and filtration systems.

Tanya Lewis, chairwoman of the Yavapai-Apache, said the upgrades are overdue, as

are the federal efforts to ensure access to water.

“The legislation will finally grant us what the United States promised us in the 1852

Apache treaty,” she said, referring to a pact in which the United States assured tribal

sovereignty, including protection of water rights, while requiring the Apache to end

their incursions into Mexico.

According to Lewis, the tribe’s water rights were never explicitly taken away. Instead, she said, the reservation was opened to other settlers whose water usage left too

little for the rest of the residents.

“The state of Arizona prospered while my people suffered,” she said.

Hopi Tutuveni October 2, 2024

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

4th Quarter Session

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024

AGENDA – AMENDMENT #1

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. CERTIFICATIONS OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS

1. Oath of Office – Maude Yoyhoeoma, Tribal Council Representative,Village of Sipaulovi

III. ROLL CALL

IV. INVOCATION / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION OF DIGNITARIES OR GUESTS

VI. CORRESPONDENCE

VII. CALENDAR PLANNING

1. Land Commission

2. Water/Energy Committee

3. Transportation Committee

4. Law & Order Committee

5. Investment Committee

6. Health/Education Committee

7. Hopi Gaming Committee

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

IX. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

XI. NEW BUSINESS

1. Letter dated September 17, 2024 from Upper Village of

Moenkopi Tribal Council Representatives regarding suspension of Vice Chairman Craig Andrews & Vice Chairman’s

staff. – Defeated

2. Discussion & Possible Action – Washington D.C. trip in

September 2024 concerning FERC, Josh Clause, Washington

D.C. Lobbyist. Troy Honahnie, LCR Initiative Rep., Daryn

Melvin, LCR Initiative Rep., American Rivers, Water & Energy

Committee. Author, Dale Sinquah, FMCV Council Representative. *Time Certain on September 26, 2024 at 11:00 am

3. Letter dated July 21, 2024 – Timothy NV. Nelson regarding resignation of Hopi Conflict Prosecutor. Tabled – Pending

Report from Law & Order Committee

4. Action Item #058-2024 – To approve professional services

between the Hopi Tribe and Melissa’s Family Day care – Author/Rayma Duyongwa, Program Manager, Hopi Child Care

Program

5. Action Item #059-2024 – To modify Ordinance #36 Education Code. Author Fred Lomayesva, General Counsel, Office of

the General Counsel

6. Action Item #061-2024 – To approve an independent contract agreement between the Hopi Tribe and Thompson Heating

& Cooling for purchase and installation of HVAC system for the

Hopi Child Care Program – Author/Rayma Duyongwa, Program

Manager, Hopi Child Care Program

7. Action Item #062-2024 – To rescind partially H-057-2022

Orayvi Well 3-phase power to replace HUC and pass through

the money directly to the Village of Orayvi. Author Sarah Abney, Water Resources Manager

8. Action Item #063-2024 – to approve Resolution in support

for the protection of cultural resources and sacred sites on public

lands for the Great Sage Plain and “The Lands Between” – Author/Alfred Lomaquahu, Registrar, Hopi Elections Office

9. Action Item #064-2024 – to approve a Memorandum of

Understanding (MOU) between American River and the Hopi

Tribe – Author/LeRoy N. Shingoitewa, Chairman, Water &

Energy Committee

10. Action Item #065-2024 – to approve work order changes

to DBS&A Side Rock Work Order – Author/LeRoy N. Shingoitewa, Chairman, Water & Energy Committee

11. Action Item #066-2024 – To join the Avi Kwa Ame

National Monument Advisory Committee – Stewart B. Koyiyumptewa, Historical Preservation Officer, Tribal Historic

Preservation Officer, Office of the Chairman

12. Action Item #067-2024 – to approve a Lease of Real

Property with Verizon Wireless – Author/LeRoy N. Shingoitewa, Tribal Council Representative, Hopi Tribe1

13. Discussion & Possible Action – Email dated August 29,

2024 Re: ANDREWS NA AND LETTER 8.29.2024. From Fred

Lomayesva, General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel.

14. Discussion & Possible Action – Letter dated August 23,

2024 Re: Memorandum from Virgilyn Talas dated August 16,

2024. From Fred Lomayesva, General Council, Office of the

General Counsel.

XII. REPORTS

1. Office of the Chairman

2. Office of the Vice Chairman

3. Office of Tribal Secretary

4. Office of the Treasurer

5. Office of the General Counsel

6. Land Commission

7. Water/Energy Committee

8. Transportation Committee

9. Law & Order Committee

10. Investment Committee

11. Health/Education Committee

...Continued pg. 5

Hopi Tutuveni October 2, 2024

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

4th Quarter Session

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024

Agenda - Amendment #1,

contin.,

Continued from pg. 4

Chairman Nuvangyaoma Returns from Extended

12. Report: Hopi Telecommunications,

Inc.– 2023 Annual Report – Carroll

Medical Leave - Monday, September 23, 2025

Onsae, General Manager, HTI **Time

Turns Gavel over to Vice Chairman Andrews just before

Certain on September 24, 2024 at 10:00

a.m.

providing Testimony on September 25, 2024

13. Report: Moencopi Day School,

By: Romalita Laban, Managing Editor - Hopi Tutuveni

hu, Village of Bakabi Representative who began by stating, “The

Basic Financial Statement and Single

discussion yesterday was very discouraging...” He continued by

Ariz. – Wednesday, September 25, 2024 morning

making reference to “individuals here” (meaning in Chambers)

Audit Reports, Year ended June 30, 2023 andKykotsmovi,

after opening the Hopi Tribal Council Session upon achievbeing charged with different things.

– Steven Troglia, CSA, Moencopi Day

ing quorum after a second Roll Call, with thirteen (13) present at

It was difficult to hear exactly what Qotsaquahu was saying as

approximately 9:40 a.m., Chairman Nuvangyaoma announced that

School

he was being interrupted by Shingoitewa who began loudly stating,

he would be providing testimony virtually during the U.S. Senate

14. Presentation: Research on Native

“Point of order...” while Qotsaquahu said loudly, “Let me finish...”

Committee on Indian Affairs Hearings scheduled to happen at 11:30

Vice Chairman called upon Shingoitewa to continue speaking, at

Deaf Communities & Request to Disa.m. which was just under a couple hours from that point in time on

which time Shingoitewa stated, “Be careful...some things we talked

tribute Survey to Hopi Community – Dr. the same morning.

about were in Executive Session...”

Chairman Nuvangyaoma also expressed that he was not feeling

Melanie McKay-Cody, Assistant ProfesQotsaquahu continued by stating, “I’m entitled to my comgood and had appointments “tomorrow in Phoenix...” and “...anoth- ments...” and continued making mention of the present topics and

sor, UofA **Time Certain TBD

er appointment on Friday...”

being, “...worse than I have also seen...” while mentioning, “...think

15. Presentation: 2024 ComprehenChairman also made reference to having Vice Chairman Craig

we should recess...” and the importance that the Council “do right

sive Economic Development Strategy

Andrews present, who was seated next to Chairman Nuvangyaoma

for our people...”

(CEDS) – Brian Cole, Building Commu- and that he was, “...looking to turn things over...don’t think we

Wendall Honanie, Village of Kyakotsmovi Representative asked

really have a choice...”

for clarification on when the Council would regather to which Vice

nities & Andrew Gashwazra, Director,

Chairman Nuvangyaoma referenced having the link to the HearChairman mentioned the “second week” before then calling on

OCPED / LIS **Time Certain TBD

ings, before turning the gavel over to Vice Chairman Andrews and

Marilyn Tewa, Village of Mishongnovi Representative who men16. Letter of Interest for Hopi Election leaving Tribal Council Chambers.

tioned she supported Shingoitewa’s recommendation to get more

Upon taking the gavel, Vice Chairman Andrews began by men“recouperation time” for Chairman and “...to not add more fuel to

Regular/Alternate member position from

tioning that he wanted to see if, “IT is up...so we can see the testithe fire...”

Meredith Qotswisiwma

mony...” He continued by mentioning he wanted to go into recess

After being called upon, Arthur Batala, Village of Mishongnovi

17. Letter dated August 7, 2024 RE:

to, “...listen to this...don’t think any actions to take place and ask

Representative made comments in Hopi about what the Council

Tribal Secretary if these are up...” while looking at the monitors set

Hopi Tribe Pandemic Recovery Comwas experiencing. He mentioned “turmoil” has drawn some away

up in the Chambers and Tribal Secretary staff, Meranda Nutumya,

from the goal of raising revenue in hopes of having a decent budget

mittee from Samuel R. Shingoitewa Jr.

who is filling in since the latest Tribal Secretary’s resignation on

for 2025. He also mentioned working with the Investment Com18. Pandemic Recovery Committee

Monday, September 23, 2024.

mittee and not touching the “principle” which has been depleted

Dale Sinquah, First Mesa Consolidated Villages Representative

** Time Certain September 26, 2024 at

and described the Council as being “stuck in a rutt.” He asked his

had his hand up prompting Vice Chairman to call upon him to

9:00 a.m.

colleagues, “...itah sinom...how do we explain ourselves?” and refXIII. ADJOURNMENT

*Hopi Tribal Council may go into Executive Session on any agenda item

**Time Certain Requests

speak. Sinquah then stated, “I object to you chairing the meeting,

for the record.”

Vice Chairman Andrews then called upon LeRoy Shingoitewa,

Village of Upper Moenkopi Representative who began by making

reference to “yesterday’s vote” and that “we are still in limbo” and

“...what this Council did yesterday...still did not get it correct...”

and he continued by making reference to the Chairman as “...still

not well...” and in his opinion they should recess or adjourn until

the October session so “we” (the Council) don’t argue back and

forth. He also made reference to what occurred in 2009 and having

to “re-do” resolutions but did not specify what exactly occurred in

2009 or exactly what was voted upon the day before.

Vice Chairman Andrews then called upon Clifford Qotsaqua-

erenced a “meeting last night” as “ah’neh hintsaskya...” He didn’t

clarify the time and place of the “meeting.”

Vice Chairman then asked, “Pa’saa?” No one else spoke as he

began asking, “Where is it in the Constitution...Qotsaquahu talks

about charges, he knows more about this than I do...that’s just

hearsay...not conceding to the fact, which I hold this Constitution,

not conceding to it, with votes, did not concede to it either...” then

he said, “...because of the health of our Chairman..qa kwangwa

hinta, for our Chairman, the Council session is recessed at 10:04

and reconvening October 7th at 9 a.m.” The session lasted just over

twenty-four minutes with statements alluding towards topics not

being fully explained and seemed pressured and rushed.

HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES

Hopi Tutuveni October 2, 2024

Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services

Covid-19 Emergency Response - Re-publication

Submitted By Joyce Hamilton, Director

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

against severe illness if you are diagnosed with the Flu, RSV and CIVID-19.

The season of germs and viruses will continue to be amongst us; the best protection to avoid severe illness and sickness is to get updated on your family’s

immunizations. You may have been hearing family discussing COVID-19 diagnosis being a result of large gatherings within the month of June. Gatherings

with family during the summer season is common due to the ceremonial and

cultural activities, graduation celebrations, birthday celebrations and planting

parties.

The Hopi Health Care Center encourages and recommends the following:

Everyone 6 months and older, regardless of current vaccination status,

should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against COVID-19 illness.

People with symptoms should still mask and get tested for COVID-19.

Those with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 illness should continue

to follow current guidelines for isolation including staying home and wearing

a mask around others for at least 5 days after their symptoms started or after a

positive test if no symptoms.

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

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

villages, businesses, and schools).

Many individuals and family members have deterred from the practice of

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

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

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

you have flu like symptoms to avoid getting others ill.

For questions regarding services you may contact the Department of Health

The passing of Dr. Francine Gachupin, NACP

By: Kellen Polingyumptewa, Program Coordinator – Hopi Breast and Cervical

Cancer Early Detection Program

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – September 30, 2024 I am saddened to share with you that Dr.

Francine Gachupin, PhD, MPH, passed away on September 23rd, 2024. She was a

pioneer in the southwest for Native American cancer prevention and was one of the

lead principal investigators for the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (NACP) that have produced many projects that benefited our Hopi Cancer

Support Services under Dana Russell and Lori Joshweseoma’s leadership. The most

notable NACP Hopi projects are the My Health, My Choice Project (cancer prevention

for the Intellectual and Developmentally Disabled), Cancer Outreach, Refer a Friend,

and Men’s Cancer Prevention Project. I am sure there are many more, along with the

technical assistance provided by NACP to HCSS. For more information about Dr.

Gachupin and her work, see the following:

Francine C. Gachupin, PhD, MPH, passes away

Tucson, Ariz. - September 26, 2024 Francine C. Gachupin, PhD, MPH, passed away

on Sept. 23, 2024, from an aggressive neuroendocrine cancer. After undergoing numerous treatments and procedures, she returned to her home in New Mexico to spend

her final days with her family and friends.

Francine C. Gachupin, PhD, MPH

Gachupin devoted her life to improving the health and well-being of Native American

communities, with a particular focus on youth and families at high risk for diabetes.

She also worked tirelessly to reduce health care disparities, especially in cancer prevention.

Gachupin joined the Family and Community Medicine department in the University

of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson in 2012 as an assistant professor. She was

promoted to professor in 2023. She had joint appointments in the Department of

Psychology and in the American Indian Studies Graduate Inter-Disciplinary Program

in the College of Social & Behavioral Science as well as in American Indian Studies in

the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health.

Gachupin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and criminal justice from

the University of New Mexico. As a Sloan Fellow at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at

the University of Texas, Austin, she expanded her knowledge and leadership skills. She

went on to earn a Master of Arts in anthropology from the University of New Mexico,

followed by a Master of Public Health in epidemiology from the University of Washington. She earned her doctorate in anthropology from the University of New Mexico.

Gachupin is perhaps best known for her American Indian Youth Wellness Camp. This

camp was established for America Indian youth at high risk for diabetes. When the

COVID-19 pandemic made in-person gatherings impossible, Gachupin adapted the

program into a “Camp in a Box” model, ensuring that youth and their families could

still participate and benefit remotely.

She is also well known for her work in Native American cancer prevention and health

disparities, and worked with the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention

— a collaboration between Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Through her work with NACP, Gachupin was focused on alleviating

the unequal burden of cancer among Native Americans of the Southwest through

research, training and community outreach.

She served on numerous local and national boards and committees, too many to

name. Last year, she was honored with an invitation to deliver the keynote address for

the National Institutes of Health’s “Summer Internship on Health Disparities in Tribal

Communities.”

Before her passing, she was awarded an NIH grant, “A School Based Partnership with

Rural Tribal Schools for Primary Prevention of Obesity Among American Indian

Youth,” that will go until 2029. As part of a collaborative effort, she also received a National Cancer Institute grant, “Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention,”

that will also continue until 2029.

Hopi Agriculture and Food Symposium

to Celebrate Traditional Farming and

Food Practices - Re-publication

For Immediate Release

Hopi Tutuveni October 2, 2024

Hopi Cancer Support Services

to Host Annual 10k Run/Walk in

October

By: Kyle Nutumya, Program Manager - Natwani Coalition

Kykotsmovi Ariz. September 11, 2024 The Hopi Agriculture and Food Symposium, a free event dedicated to celebrating and preserving traditional Hopi farming

practices and food systems, will take place on October 11th at the Peace Academic

Center. The symposium will bring together farmers, food producers, and community

members to share knowledge, experiences, and resources to promote sustainable

agriculture within the Hopi community.

Organized by the Natwani Coalition, the symposium will feature educational

workshops, discussions, and a vibrant marketplace showcasing Hopi-grown produce,

traditional foods, and other local products. All attendees are invited to enjoy complimentary traditional Hopi breakfast and lunch meals, prepared by local cooks. These

meals will highlight the flavors and ingredients central to Hopi cuisine, including

corn, beans, and squash, providing a taste of the agricultural bounty of the Hopi

lands.

Attendees will also have the chance to participate in a raffle featuring exciting

door prizes. These prizes will include handcrafted items, locally grown produce, and

other contributions from vendors and community members. The raffle will be held

throughout the day, and all attendees will automatically be entered for a chance to

win.

The Natwani Coalition, a program of the Hopi Foundation, is dedicated to preserving and strengthening the healthy food system and agriculture traditions of the Hopi

and Tewa people by supporting agriculture, food distribution, and food consumption

that are healthy for Hopi individuals and the community. For more information about

the Natwani Coalition visit natwanicoalition.org

For more information please contact Kyle Nutumya at 9284059279/9287342380 or

kyle.nutumya@hopifoundation.org .

Key Highlights of the Symposium Include:

● Workshops and Discussions: Presentations on traditional Hopi farming techniques, sustainable agriculture, and food sovereignty.

● Marketplace: A vendor area featuring local farmers and food producers offering

fresh, traditional Hopi produce for sale/barter.

● Community Engagement: Opportunities for community members to connect

with local farmers, producers, and educators in the field of Hopi agriculture.

● Raffle Door Prizes: A chance to win handcrafted items, locally grown produce,

and other contributions from vendors and community members

● Traditional Meals: Complimentary traditional Hopi breakfast and lunch meals.

Event Details:

●

Date: October 11, 2024

●

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Location: Peace Academic Center, Kykotsmovi, Ariz.

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By: Leigh Naha – Health Educator, Hopi Cancer Support Services

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – Friday, September 13, 2024 On Sunday, October 13,

2024 at the Hopi Cultural Center located on Second Mesa, Ariz., the Hopi Cancer Support Services will be hosting the annual “Climb the Mesa to Conquer

Cancer” 10k Run/Walk.

This event is being hosted as a means to raise funds for the Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund, a vital resource conceived by a former client who faced financial

hardship while undergoing cancer treatment.

The Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund provides monetary support to cancer

patients, helping cover essential expenses such as gas, food, and lodging for

appointments at distant locations off the Hopi reservation.

The run/walk will commence at 8:00 a.m., with on-site registration opening

at 7:00 a.m. Participants can also register online at https//runsignup.com/Race/

AZ/Shungopavi/CTM10K or by calling (928) 734-1151 for more information.

Join us for a day of fun and community spirit while contributing to a worthy

cause. Your participation will make a significant difference in the lives of those

battling cancer.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Public Comment Period

Hopi Family Assistance Program (TANF Program)

By: Elizabeth Nasewytewa - Hopi Family Assistance Program

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. - Thursday, September 26, 2024 the Hopi Family Assistance

Program is currently in the process of renewing the Tribal TANF Plan for the next

three (3) years and is conducting the 45-day comment period. The Hopi/Tewa people

are encouraged to provide their comments regarding the new plan. Hopi Tribal

members can request a copy of the current TANF Plan by calling the Hopi Family

Assistance Program at 928-734-2202 #3. All Hopi/Tewa members are encouraged to

provide their comments by mailing them to: Hopi Family Assistance Program, P.O. Box

123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 no later than November 15, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.

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Hopi Tutuveni October 2, 2024

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

Ph: (928) 734-3281 • Ph: (928) 734-3283

Editorial Board of the Hopi Tutuveni

Wilma Dengavi , Gary LaRance, George Mase

Hopi Tutuveni Staff

Managing Editor - Romalita Laban

RLaban@hopi.nsn.us

ARTICLES:

The Hopi Tutuveni welcomes

original articles reporting on

local, state and national news

items on issues related to Hopi

or of interest to Tutuveni readers.

We are especially interested

in articles reporting on issues

impacting the Hopi community or on events and activities

involving members of the Hopi

Tribe. Articles should not exceed

750 words and should follow

Associated Press (AP) style and

formatting. The Managing Editor

reserves the right to edit articles

for style, length and clarity. If

significant editing is required, the

Managing Editor will communicate with the author prior to

publication.

PRESS RELEASES:

Press releases must be submitted

on official letterhead and include

the name of the organization,

contact person, telephone

number and email address. Press

releases should not exceed 500

words and submissions may be

edited for length and clarity at

the discretion of the Managing

Editor.

LETTERS TO THE

EDITOR:

Letters should not exceed 250

words and must include the

name of the author and complete

contact information (address,

phone number or email address)

CIRCULATION

and the headline and date of

the article on which you are

commenting. Anonymous letters

and letters written under pseudonyms will not be published.

The Tutuveni Editorial Board

reviews all submissions and

reserves the right not to publish

letters it considers to be highly

sensitive or potentially offensive

to readers, or that may be libelous

or slanderous in nature.

OPINION EDITORIALS:

Submissions must be exclusive

to Hopi Tutuveni and should not

exceed 1,000 words. Include with

your submission your name and

complete contact information,

along with a short 2-3-sentence

bio.

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS:

All press releases, articles, letters

to the editor and Opinion Editorials electronically as a Word

document or as plain text in the

body of an email to the Managing Editor, Romalita Laban. Articles, press releases and editorials

that include photographs must

be in high resolution, 300dpi

or more and must be your own.

All photographs must include

photo credit and a caption for

each photo listing the names of

all persons included in the photo

and description of what the photo is about. (call 928-734-3283

for deadline schedule).

The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with a circulation

of 2,500 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper

is delivered on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month to the

following locations: Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi Legacy

Inn, Hotevilla Store, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Tribal Government

Complex, Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca

Circle M, Keams Canyon Store.

Hopi Tutuveni October 2, 2024

Call to Hopi/Tewa Artists: Invitation to Apply to

The Hopi Tribe Community Art Initiative

For Immediate Release

Hopi Tribal Council

Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma,

Chairman

By Eileen Egan

Flagstaff, Ariz. – September 26, 2024 The Hopi Tribe is undertaking a major renovation of the Hopi Health Care Center through a

638-contract with the Indian Health Service. As part of that contract, the Hopi Tribe is committed to incorporating Hopi/Tewa art in

the facility and is launching The Hopi Tribe Community Art Initiative. The application submission deadline is October 25, 2024.

The Hopi Tribe is seeking art to be installed or displayed at the Hopi Health Care Center in any medium* that reflects the following

theme

• Suphelawkyàakyangw na’qalanwiskyàakyangw lolmat wuupat qatsit itam yesvani.

• English translation: By encouraging a state of good health and supporting each other, we live a long and fulfilling life.

All applicants/team members must be enrolled Hopi tribal members, and be 18 years of age and older.

The Hopi Tribe is seeking:

• LARGE CENTRAL ART, for specific areas of the HHCC. This art will be utilized in larger areas such as waiting areas, the cafe,

the conference center and it will be installed by the artist. Large Central Art will aesthetically enhance the surrounding area.

• GENERAL ART, for other areas of the HHCC. These will be individual pieces of art purchased outright by the Hopi Tribe to be

utilized and installed by Melvin Consulting along with the construction/architectural teams.

Artists (or artist teams) can submit for consideration either LARGE CENTRAL ART and GENERAL ART, or BOTH, by indicating it in the application. Approximately 20-25 artists will be selected for this initiative. The total budget available for artists for this

project is: $105,000.

*The Hopi Tribe’s selection committee, following the original Hopi advisory committee, is not accepting katsina dolls or imagery for

this project.

The Hopi Tribe is seeking original works of art for an indoor environment with the desire for:

• Art that educates and inspires community members and visitors.

• Art that preserves Hopi’s rich artistic traditions and culture for future generations.

• Art that showcases and elevates the participating artists’ artistic excellence

• Approximately 20-25 artists will be selected for this initiative.

• All art mediums will be considered* such as clay, wood, paintings (oil, watercolor, etc.), photography, murals, vinyl application,

screens/panels, mosaics, basketry, quilts, textiles, sculptures, prints, stained glass, tiles and more.

The Hopi Tribe is partnering with Melvin Consulting PLLC to assist with the application process and manage the application/section process, installation and payment to selected artists. There is no application fee.

For more details on the application process visit: www.melvinconsultingpllc.com//hopi-art-rfp

The application is online and can be accessed at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ArtApplication. However, printed forms are available at

the Hopi Education Endowment Fund office (HEEF in Kykotsmovi on the Peace Academy

campus) or at KUYI Hopi Public Radio (Lower Sipaulovi, Junction of HWY 264 and SR 87,

Second Mesa).

For more information or questions, contact daryl@melvinconsultingpllc.com or call/text

928) 527-4114.

The Hopi Tribe appreciates your interest and is committed to making the process accessible.

Melvin Consulting is available to assist in completing applications by phone as needed

(artists will still need to submit images of samples of their work).

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Craig Andrews

Vice Chairman

Tribal Secretary

Nada Talayumptewa,

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva,

Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper

Moenkopi

William Charley

Robert Charley

Leroy Shingoitewa

Philton Talahytewa

Village of Bakabi

Ruth Kewanimptewa

Clifford Qotsaquahu

Dwayne Secakuku

Village of Kyakotsmovi

Danny Honanie

Norman Honanie

Wendall Honanie

Village of Sipaulavi

Raymond Namoki

Village of Mishongnovi

Arthur Batala

Ronald Humeyestewa

Marilyn Tewa

First Mesa Consolidated

Villages

Albert T. Sinquah

Dale Sinquah

Wallace Youvella, Jr.

Judith Youvella

Hopi Tutuveni October 2, 2024

HOPILAVIYI - Harvest & Halloween

HOPI WORDS

Huk.yala - Abate (of wind)

Tuho’os - Autumn

Tu’tsi - Corn (Roasted)

Nìitiwpu - Abundance

Paapu - Beans (Pod)

Silaqvu - Corn Husk

Aniwna - Achieve or Accomplish

Sikyahatiko - Beans (Y. Lima)

Mangwni - Corn Leaves

Aptsiwta - Adequate

Pasqalalni - Boundary (Crop)

Kyàasòmkwivi - Creamed Corn

Natwànpi - Agricultural Practice

Patomelooni - Canteloupe

Angwusi - Crow

Qana’öna - Ambitious

Hökni - Corn (Harvested)

Qataala - Darkness

Maqsoni - Arduous

Tuupevu - Corn (Pit Steamed)

Tuviku - Disguise

Àasa’ta - Enough (candy treats)

Tukwsi - Matured Corn

Uti - Exclamation! (Horror)

Kawayvatnga - Melon

Nìktiwta - Extra (candy treats)

Halasami - Moist Ground

Màmqasi - Fear

Tuvatski - Nut Bearing Tree

Nùutsel’eway - Fearsome

Pisoq - Occupied (Harvest)

Sami - Fresh Corn

Sipala - Peach

Sungwa - Friend

Pintomori - Pinto Beans

Tsawna - Frighten

Natwani - Plant

Huyta - Give Out (Treats)

Maalama - Ground Cultivated

Höqna’ya - Harvesting Party

Hota - Haul (Harvested Goods)

Pàngala - Heap (Harvested Goods)Moritspu - Hull (Beans)

Hopi Tutuveni October 2, 2024

WATCH: Kelly Introduces Arizona Tribal Leaders at Senate Committee Hearing

on Key Water Rights Bills

For Immediate Release

By: Press@Kelly.Senate.gov

Washington, DC - September 30, 2024 Last week, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly appeared before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to introduce Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, Hopi Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma, Yavapai-Apache Nation Chairwoman Tanya Lewis, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe Vice President Johnny Lehi.

These leaders came to testify in support of two critical tribal water settlement bills that Kelly previously introduced to secure long-term water rights and resources for Arizona’s

tribal communities.

In July, Kelly introduced the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act—bipartisan legislation to secure a sustainable water supply for the Nation by delivering

water from the C.C. Cragin Reservoir, ensuring access to clean drinking water while protecting the Verde Valley’s vital water resources. He also introduced the Northeastern

Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act (NAIWRSA) of 2024, which addresses water claims in the Colorado River Basin, providing significant water resources to the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. Both bills aim to resolve long-standing water claims, ensure reliable drinking water access, and promote economic

opportunities for the tribes. These settlements are the result of years of negotiation between tribal leaders, local stakeholders, and federal agencies.

“These settlements are an enormous step forward for securing your tribes’ water future and providing certainty for Arizona and the whole Colorado River Basin,” said Kelly at

the hearing. “Without the settlement, a cloud of uncertainty will remain over tribal water claims, and tens of thousands of tribal members will continue to struggle to meet their

basic needs.”

To watch his remarks, go to: https://senator-mark-kelly.app.box.com/s/gw8qp8jqutgixxkc84h80jgjmmuclbyf

See below for a transcript:

Sen. Kelly: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank you and the Vice Chairwoman for including the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act and

the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water right Settlement Act in today’s hearing.

It is my honor to introduce Navajo President Buu Nygren, Hopi Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma, Yavapai-Apache Nation Chairwoman Tanya Lewis and San Juan Southern

Paiute Vice President Johnny Lehi.

President Nygren was elected to serve as the tenth Navajo Nation President in November 2022. President Nygren has a doctorate from the University of Southern California.

He has been involved closely with leading the Navajo Nation through the negotiation of the Northeastern Arizona Water Rights Settlement.

Chairman Nuvangyaoma has led the Hopi Council since his election as Chairman in 2018. He has served as a tireless advocate for the Hopi and been instrumental in negotiations that enabled the Northeastern Arizona Water Rights Settlement to come together.

Chairwoman Lewis is an importance voice in the Verde Valley. Before her election as Chairwoman, she served as Vice-Chair and has been on the council since 2010. She has

been personally involved in working with parties across the Verde Valley to come to consensus and develop a settlement that is designed for the future.

Vice President Lehi Jr. currently serves as the Vice President of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. He was first elected to the council in May of 2022 and served as President

prior to his current role. Vice President Lehi is serving on the council in the footsteps of his father, Johnny Lehi Sr., who served on the tribal council when the tribe was originally recognized in December of 1989.

President Nygren, Chairman Nuvangyaoma and Vice President Lehi I want to commend you for your commitment to your communities. The fact that you have all come

together, after decades and multiple attempts at a settlement is truly historic and you and your teams should be recognized for your dedication to this large and complex settlement.

The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act will bring safe and reliable drinking water to your tribal communities in Arizona, establishing a homeland for

the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. It’s important to note that on the Navajo Nation approximately 30 percent of homes do not have access to safe and reliable drinking water.

This settlement is an enormous step forward for securing your tribes’ water future and providing certainty for Arizona and the entire Colorado River Basin. Without the settlement, a cloud of uncertainty will remain over tribal water claims in the Colorado River Basin, and tens of thousands of tribal members will continue to struggle to meet their

basic needs.

Chairwoman Lewis, I want to thank you, and everyone who has been a part of the Yavapai-Apache Nation Settlement process for your dedication. The Nation and the parties

have worked hard over 15 years to complete the Settlement. Working with the Bureau of Reclamation, the parties evaluated numerous water sources and potential infrastructure options to achieve a reliable and sustainable water supply to meet the Nation’s current and future permanent tribal homeland needs.

Ultimately, the delivery of C.C. Cragin water through the Cragin-Verde Pipeline is the best option. This settlement protects local groundwater aquifers from over-pumping,

and thereby preserves these resources that are needed to meet the Nation’s water demands under its settlement budget. By reducing the capture of groundwater that feeds the

Verde River, it also protects base-flow that supports the Verde River.

So, this Settlement helps to ensure Arizona’s water future both in the valley and downstream.

I urge my colleagues to support both of these important bills as they move through the Committee process.

Again, Chairman Schatz and Vice Chairman Murkowski, I want to thank you for holding today’s hearing on these two important and historic bills.

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Hopi Tutuveni October 2, 2024

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.