# Volume 32 (2024)

> Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more.

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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
#1

COMMUNITY

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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/

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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.

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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

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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.

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Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services
Covid-19 Emergency Response - Re-publication

Submitted By Joyce Hamilton, Director

Kykostmovi, Ariz. – June 26, 2024 Immunizations are your best defense
against severe illness if you are diagnosed with the Flu, RSV and CIVID-19.
The season of germs and viruses will continue to be amongst us; the best protection to avoid severe illness and sickness is to get updated on your family’s
immunizations. You may have been hearing family discussing COVID-19 diagnosis being a result of large gatherings within the month of June. Gatherings
with family during the summer season is common due to the ceremonial and
cultural activities, graduation celebrations, birthday celebrations and planting
parties.
The Hopi Health Care Center encourages and recommends the following:
1.
Everyone 6 months and older, regardless of current vaccination status,
should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against COVID-19 illness.

2.
People with symptoms should still mask and get tested for COVID-19.
3.
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.
4.
Those exposed to COVID-19 should continue to follow recommendations including wearing a mask around others.
5.
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.

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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
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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.

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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

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HOPILAVIYI - Harvest & Halloween
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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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3Ab6cc8ca721a98f00. Public record. Not legal advice.