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Month of Life at its Height
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Volume 22 Number 16
Ivy Sahneyah accepted to Gallaudet University
Disability will not stop her from pursuing dream of a college degree
By Eva Sekayumptewa
Manager, Office of Special Needs
Miss Ivy Sahneyah remember she has strug
member of the Tewa Vil- gled to fit in with main
lage Tobacco Clan was re- stream society both on
cently accepted to Gallau- and off the Hopi Reserdet University. Gallaudet, vation. Ivy has 3 siblings,
the world’s only universi- 1 sister and 2 brothers
ty of this type is a private one of whom is the late
institution established to Officer Branyon Claw
educate the Deaf and hard Sr. Ivy’s Mother Madeof hearing and is located line Sahneyah and Father
in Washington D.C. The Randy Adams engrained
university was established in their family the imporin 1864 by an Act of Con- tance of knowing who
gress.
they are as individuals and
Ivy has been deaf since Hopi tribal members, thus
birth and was recently di- they are deeply rooted in
agnosed with Users Syn- the culture and traditions.
drome- a condition that For this reason Ivy’s parwill eventually leave her ents were hesitant for her
blind. As long as Ivy can leave home. They feared
Ivy would lose her identity as a Hopi, eventually
she left home to pursue her
dreams of becoming independent.
Ivy recalls that during
her early years she had
difficulty communicating
with others and became
very frustrated. She was
bullied by her peers because she was different.
Her parents became her
strongest advocates, they
learned sign language and
all they could about laws
that would protect and
help her.
Ivy fondly remembers
one teacher, Miss Sue
Gording, who taught Kindergarten & 1st grade at
Polacca Day School. Miss
Gording took the challenge to help her fit in, she
and her students learned
sign language together and
were able to communicate
with Ivy. After leaving Polacca Day School, Ivy attended various schools in
and around Hopi until her
sophomore year.
Academically
Ivy’s
grades were very poor, not
because she was unable to
comprehend the work, but
because of communication
difficulties.
Eventually
she enrolled in the Arizona School for the Deaf &
Blind in Tucson, Arizona, there she regained her
confidence and became
fluent in sign language.
She graduated from High
School with very good
grades. After High School,
Ivy attended Pima Community College but again
faced the same challenges she did in mainstream
schools so out of frustration she left college. She
was about to give up her
dreams of attaining a college degree when she was
given the opportunity to
attend the Helen Keller
School for the Deaf and
The Louis Tewanima Association is a non-profit grass roots organization who, since
1974, has sponsored the annual Louis Tewanima Memorial Footrace held each year on
the Hopi reservation.
This race is held in honor of Louis Tewanima, the first and only Hopi Olympian to represent the United States in the 1908 and 1912 Olympic Games. He won a Silver medal
and set an American record for the 10,000-meter race in the 1912 Games that stood
until broken by Billy Mills in 1964.
We continue to commemorate his desire to promote the physical, health and well-being of Native American youth.
Blind in Long Island, New
York.
At the Helen Keller
School Ivy excelled. Not
only did she accept her
new diagnosis, she learned
that she could be a productive, valued and contributing member of society.
Ivy became proficient in
Braille, American Sign
Language, and the latest
technology. She also mastered the use of her cane,
learned to cook and manage her own finances. She
can now use the public
transportation system on
her own. Most importantly
Ivy is able to live alone in
her own apartment.
During her stay at the
Helen Keller School Ivy
begin to take her health
seriously. With the help of
her new friends she began
walking, eventually she
began to jog. Running became her passion. On May
4, 2014 she ran her first ½
mile marathon completing
it in 2 hours and 18 minutes. She proved to herself
that regardless of being
deaf and blind she could
still do everything a sighted and hearing person can
and perhaps more.
With renewed passion
and confidence, Ivy realized her lifetime dream of
attending Gallaudet University was within reach.
Ivy first learned of Gallaudet University when she
was about 12 years old, she
told her parents then that
she would someday attend
that university. Ivy submitted her application and the
wait began. In June, she
received news of her acceptance at Gallaudet. She
was so excited she could
not sleep; she called her
mother at 2:00 am to share
the good news. They both
cried tears of joy.
Shortly after receiving
her news, Ivy returned
home for a visit and was
asked to be a guest speaker
at the Special Needs Disability Awareness Event
hosted by Miss Hopi 1st
Attendant, Lori Honyaoma. Ivy shared her story
with the attendees including her dream of becoming
an Educator.
After returning to New
York, Ivy was asked to
represent the Helen Keller
School during their DeafBlind Awareness week
at the United States Capitol. She made her trek
to Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to share her
story with United States
Congressmen. Apparently
her story made an impact
on several congressmen.
After Ivy completed her
presentation she was approached by Congressmen
Kevin Yoder (Kansas),
Mark Takano (California),
and Steve Israel (New
York), they offered her opportunities for Internship
on Capitol Hill while she
studied at Gallaudet University.
Ivy’s mother Madeline Sahneyah and father
Randy Adams have never doubted her abilities
and her intelligence. They
encouraged her and reaffirmed her worth every
step of the way. Madeline
shared that Ivy was very
hard on herself and would
call herself “stupid” and
“dumb”. They encouraged
Ivy to never give up, they
told her she was VERY
SMART.
Madeline offers words
of encouragement to every
parent of a child with a disability. She stresses that
parents should not be embarrassed by their children;
instead she says “support
your child and do everything in your power to help
your child”. “Accept your
child he/she can do any-
thing they want with encouragement and available
services”. She concludes
by saying “I can’t believe
it yet! It’s a dream come
true – DREAM BIG!”
I asked Ivy if she would
ever return to live on Hopi
she stated “No. Accessibility and other needed
services and the ability for
me to live independently
are not available for me
and others like me here
on Hopi”. Ivy’s desire
is to teach and now because other doors have
opened for her she desires
to learn more about how
she can help her own Native American people with
disabilities. Perhaps she
will learn the political system and help bring much
needed services to Native
American lands, especially
to her home land - the Hopi
Reservation. Ivy plans
to make her residence in
New York City, Boston, or
Seattle because those cities
have the best accommodations and services to meet
her needs.
I reflect back on my first
meeting with Ivy about
4 years ago, she was shy
and timid. Today I see a
beautiful young lady who
is poised, confident, assertive and proud.
Every person is unique!
Each person is born with
the ability to make a difference in our world. The
Hopi Vocational Rehabilitation Program is designed
to help Hopi Members and
other American Individuals with disabilities residing on the Hopi Reservation become employed
or retain employment. If
you are a person with a
disability of working age
and would like information regarding our services
please contact us at (928)
734-3412.
After 20 years of service with the Hopi Tribal Facility Maintenance Program, Jimmie
Honanie Jr. (center) retires. Left: Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie and Right:
Edgar Shupla, Facility Maintenance Director.
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
Jimmie Honanie Jr. from the village of Kykotsmovi has retired from the Hopi
Tribe after 20 years, nine months and seven days on March 7.
He was recognized for his services with the Hopi Tribal Facilities as a Facilities
Maintenance Technician during the Hopi Tribal Council Session on July 24.
Honanie was given a plaque for his services and appreciation from the Director of
Facility Maintenance, Edgar Shupla.
Join us for a fun and challenging footrace on the Hopi Reservation. The 10K and 5K races will test your endurance and stimulate your mind and spirit. You will run on
flat, level trails as well as steep mesa trails with beautiful panoramic views, being cheered on by spectators as they watch from the top of the mesa. Experience the thrill of
completing one of the toughest races in Arizona, Tewanima Footrace 2014 August 31 with a FREE Pre-Race Dinner on August 30@ 5 pm (mst) at the Shungopavi Village
Community Building.
Countdown to 2014 Louis Tewanima footrace - cont’d on page 6
2 TUESDAY, August 19, 2014 | HOPI TUTUVENI
HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
HOPI ASSISTED
LIVING FACILITY
On Aug. 7, Board
Members of the Hopi
Assisted Living Facility
(HALF), appeared before
the Hopi Tribal Council
seeking release of their
approved 2014 Operational Budget.
According to HALF
Board Chair Florence
Choyou, the Facility is
in dire need of operating funds and is seeking
answers as to why their
funds are not being
released. Choyou told the
Council that the Board
provided all required
reports and documentation
as requested by Council
and has followed Tribal
protocols, as was given
by Hopi Treasurer Robert
Sumatzkuku, on how to
request for draw down of
funds.
In his update report,
Treasurer Sumatzkuku
said he was initially
informed by Accounts
Payable that no budget
was set up for the facility. Sumatzkuku said he
then sent all necessary
information to the Finance
Department to set up a
Budget Chart of Accounts.
Assistant Finance
Director Willis Kuwanvama told Council the
issue was more complex
than just setting up the
Account. Kuwanvama
said he consulted with the
Tribe’s legal counsel on
the language contained in
the Resolution (which approved an Operating Budget for HALF) regarding
financials and the status
of HALF as a non-profit
501c3. Kuwanvama said
the Budget Oversight
Team (BOT) also has
a concern on financial
August 21 Council Notes
donations vs. allocations
as it pertains to non-profits. Kuwanvama said he
met and discussed with
Hopi Chairman Herman
Honanie and told him all
the concerns which may
eventually create a bigger
problem for the Tribe.
Council said they were
not informed of this.
Choyou reiterated that
all required documentation
was submitted, as well as
a detailed statistics report
which was requested by
Finance & Council.
“It is the responsibility of the Council to direct the Chairman and/or
Vice Chairman to get the
payment processed” said
HALF Board Member
Marlene Sekaquaptewa.
“This is an internal matter (Hopi Tribe) and we
request a time line of 5
days to get an answer, or a
check.”
Council ensued discussion on the HALF Board’s
request for release of
funds. Council members
said at the last meeting
they directed Chairman
Honanie to get payment
made to HALF.
Sipaulovi
Councilor
George Mase said “since
the previous assignment
to Chairman was not carried through, we need to
redirect the assignment
to Vice Chairman Alfred
Lomahquahu, since Chairman Honanie has a lot on
his plate”.
The Council directed
Vice Chairman to get a
payment processed in 5
days; while the language
of the Resolution is being
reviewed along with the
status of HALF as a 501c3.
BUDGET
OVERSIGHT TEAM (BOT)
In their report to Council, BOT members reminded Council that the Hopi
Tribe’s finances are dwindling due to a decrease in
revenues (Peabody; mining royalties; fee collections by various programs;
regulated entities; IDC
interest payments from
the government; etc). The
Council also needs to look
at operations and administrative processes as well as
employment positions and
salaries. There may be an
overlap and duplication of
services in several areas.
Look at what services are
essential and critical.
Due to the decrease in
funds, the BOT is recommending a 10% cut across
the board for Tribal programs, villages and entities in the 2015 budget
appropriations. Some programs feel it is not fair, but
the BOT would rather give
everyone a cut rather than
individual cuts.
Vice Chairman Alfred
Lomahquahu said attorney fees and issues re: investments have also made
the budget go down. Vice
Chairman said the Council needs to focus on the
BOT’s recommendation,
but recommended BOT
also provide a comparison
and statistical analysis to
justify the 10% cut.
The BOT is tasked by
the Tribal Council to review and make recommendations to the Council regarding the budget.
BOT is seeking direction
from the Council as to
which direction to take
due to dwindling funds. If
the Council approves the
recommended 10% cut,
BOT asks that Council refrain from additional funds
request reviews during the
year, when programs realize they now need more
money than originally anticipated or due to some
emergencies. In the past
after budget appropriations
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were approved, individual
programs would request
additional monies and
Council would approve.
When Council approves
these requests (especially
high awards) the budget
appropriations for that
year becomes inaccurate
causing the Tribes finances
to become misaligned.
The status of the Tribe’s
Re-Organization
Chart
was also discussed and it
was said the Tribe is now
in Phase II of the Re-org.
ACTION ITEM 0512014 re: ATTORNEY
CONTRACT MODIFICATION & INCREASED FUNDING
REQUEST
During the time the
Hopi Tribe was without
a General Counsel, the
Tribe had retained attorney services from Norberto Cisneros, Esq. to carry
out the Tribe’s Securities
litigation. Effective July 1,
Cisneros has turned over
all litigation files and is no
longer providing services
on behalf of or to the Hopi
Tribe.
General Counsel Fred
Lomayesva said the
funding appropriated for
securities litigation was
not enough to cover all litigation services provided
by Cisneros and recommended that Council modify the Attorney Contract
and also increase funds.
Two proposed resolutions
were presented (contract
modification and request
for increased funds) with
one Action Item.
Council discussed the
formalities of Action Item
to Resolution and said
each Resolution must
have its own Action Item
Number. General Counsel
Lomayesva took a few
minutes to initiate a new
action and corrected the
Resolution to match each
Action Item.
After further discussions, Councilor George
Mase moved to approve
the Attorney Contract
Modification and Increased Funding Request
(with two separate Action
Items and two separate Resolutions). Vote
resulted in a tie vote of 7
yes, 7 no, 0 abstentions,
to which presiding officer
Vice Chairman Lomahquahu voted in favor,
resulting in a new tally of
8 yes, 7 no, 0 abstentions.
L-R: Mr. Charles Gover, High School Principal; Mrs. Dauri Furgerson, Jr. High Principal
and Dr. Greg Sackos, Superintendent.
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
As kids fill the hallways of Hopi Jr./Sr. High
School (HJSHS) decked
out in their new outfits,
bag packs they will start
the school year with a new
administration as well.
HJSHS is going through
some big changes this year
with two new principals
and a superintendent. Dr.
Greg Sackos, Superintendent; Charles Gover, HS
Principal and Dauri Furgerson, JH Principal began
their first day at Hopi High
on July 14.
Charles Gover, Hopi
High School Principal
- Gover is from the Pawnee tribe and was born
and raised in Brigham
City, UT until the mid 60’s
when his father moved the
family to Chinle. Gover’s father was a teacher
for the Bureau of Indian
Education (BIE). Gover
graduated from Chinle
High School and then at-
tended Northern Arizona
University on a football
scholarship. He received
a his Bachelor’s Degree
from Prescott College and
earned his Master’s in Educational Leadership and
Special Education Director from the University of
Northern Colorado. He has
worn many hats before he
started in administration.
Gover began his career in
Education as a substitute
teacher that led to other
opportunities in the education system.
“There are few bumps
in the road as far as learning how the BIE system
works,” said Gover who
worked for the Public
School system at Chinle
High School. He hopes
to encompass communication between the staff, students, parents and community and to be transparent
with what the school is doing. “We want to provide
the Hopi students with the
best education we can,”
said Gover. His thought
on education is to provide
the students with a quality education with the latest techniques for student
achievement.
“I hope I get positive
response from the students and teachers. Parents should look forward
to having an open line
of communication,” said
Gover. “Our plan as administrators is to be in every classroom every day
looking out for the well
being of the children.”
Gover is married to his
wife Connie, who works
as a Special Education
Director at Winslow High
School. They have three
children; Charles, Gypsie
and Bernice. They also
have five grandchildren
and one great granddaughter. He said Hopi is a great
place, its friendly and it’s
a very enjoyable environment and that’s why he
chose to come here.
Dauri
Furgerson,
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
In his report to the
Tribal Council, Assistant
Finance Director Willis
Kuwanvama told the
Council that he has only
been in his position as
Assistant Finance Director for a short while;
and without a Finance
Director, Kuwanvama
has been put in a position
where he has had to pick
up the responsibilities of
the Finance Director.
Last week Kuwanvama
met with Chairman Honanie and was tasked with
overseeing the Finance
Department while there
is no Director in place.
He also met with interim
Executive Director Lori
Joshwseseoma to update
and to plan an approach
on outstanding items of
priority to the Tribe. This
week he met with Supervisors and Directors of
Programs and yesterday
met with the Finance
Staff.
Kuwanvama was asked
about his background
relating to his position.
Kuwanvama said most of
his Accounting/Financial/
Payroll experience has
been in the private sector.
His education background
includes Scottsdale Community College and ASU.
Hopi Jr.Sr. High School starts of school year with new leadership
Superintendent, H.S. Principal and Jr. High Principal
Ma. Ed., Hopi Jr. High
School Principal - Furgerson is a graduate of
Eckerd College in Florida
where she earned her Master’s in Special Education
and is currently working
towards her Doctorate in
Educational Leadership at
Northern Arizona University. She has worked in the
private industry as a flight
attendant for Northwest
Airlines, but her educational career has taken her
many places. She worked
at Mesa Public Schools and
other reservation schools
working as an administrator. She was an Assistant
Principal at Pinon Middle
School prior to coming
to Hopi Jr. High School.
Her focus is on college
and career readiness for all
students according to the
Arizona Common Core
Standards. Her goal is to
increase student achievement and believes that
every student has the potential.
“I want to instill in all
students the desire to become lifelong learners and
I want to help teachers to
make it happen by increasing student achievement
with teacher collaboration
teams, data-driven and
evidence-based decision
making,” said Furgerson.
Furgerson would like to
make this opportunity permanent where she believes
she would be an effective
principal. Her goal for
the school year is student
achievement. She would
also like to see where they
are lacking and make improvements in those areas.
Since she has been here
she said the Hopi people
are “absolutely wonder-
STAFF
ful” and finds them sincere.
Furgerson is married
and lives with her husband
in Flagstaff with their two
large breed Weimaraner
dogs. They have one son
who is a Doctor and is
married with four children.
Dr. Greg Sackos, Hopi
Jr. / Sr. High School Superintendent - Sackos has
been in the education field
for 30 years. He began his
teaching in Blythe, CA as
a mathematics teHe emphasized that he wants the
students to foster ambition
they can take education
beyond high school.
In order for a school to
be successful, Sackos said
they need involved parents, conscientious parents
and supportive parents.
When asked what he
wants to accomplish, he
replied that it’s not what
he wants to accomplish
but what the stakeholders
want to accomplish.
As far as discipline goes
he said the school can have
a great discipline plan, but
the plan needs to be supported at home as well.
Parents need to be patient,
but yet supportive with the
new administration’s efforts.
Dr. Sackos can be contacted at gsackos@hjshs.
org if parents have concerns. Their goal is to have
all the administrative personnel available at games
or at school functions.
The school had an assembly on the first day
of school to introduce the
new administration and
welcome the students back
to a welcoming environment.
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The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with
a circulation of 5,500 copies
throughout the entire Hopi
Reservation. The paper is
delivered on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesday of each month to the
following locations: Keams
Canyon Store, Polacca Circle
M, Hopi Health Care Center, Tsakursovi, Hopi Cultural
Center, Kykotsmovi Village
Store, Hotevilla Store, Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi
Legacy Inn, Tribal Government Complex and all Village
Administration offices. The
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Hopi Tribal Council 2014
Herman G. Honanie,
Chairman
Alfred Lomahquahu Jr.,
Vice Chairman
Vernita Selestewa, Tribal
Secretary
Vacant, Tribal Treasurer
Alfonso Sakeva, Sergeant-At-Arms
Village of Upper
Moenkopi
Michael Elmer
Jonathan Phillips
Leroy Sumatzkuku
Danny Humetewa
Village of Bakabi
Davis F. Pecusa
Leroy G. Kewanimptewa
Lamar Keevama
Village of Kykotsmovi
Nada Talayumptewa
Albin Mooya Jr.
Norman Honanie
Caleb H. Johnson
Village of Sipaulovi
George Mase
Rosa Honani
Village of Mishongnovi
Annette F. Talayumptewa
Malinda Andrews
Mervin Yoyetewa
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, August 19, 2014 3
LOCAL NEWS
U.S Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz. Introduces H.R. 5039 seeking to make 6
changes to the former Bennett Freeze Area /Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
On July 9, U.S. Rep. Ann
Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., introduced H.R. 5039 to make
changes to Public Law
93-53, known as the former
Bennett Freeze Area/Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act.
According to a Press
Release from the Navajo
Nation, the Navajo-Hopi
Land Commission has been
working with Kirkpatrick,
to address issues related to
the former Bennett Freeze
Area and the Navajo Hopi
Land Settlement Act.
The proposed amendments
seek to make 6 changes to
the Act.
These proposed changes
could have significant impacts on the Hopi Tribe and
it is the duty of Rep. Ann
Kirkpatrick to meet with
Hopi Officials to discuss
the purpose and intent of
the Bill.
“These amendments will
have major impacts on the
Hopi Tribe, especially, the
Village of Moenkopi which
is included in the Project
area. The (Hopi) Tribe has
not been consulted by Rep.
Kirkpatrick on this issue,
same as in the past,” said
Clayton Honyumptewa,
Director of the Hopi Tribe’s
Office of Natural Resources.
Text of Bill HR 5039
“Amendment 1. Navajo
Reservation Boundary
Clarification “strike present boundary of the Navajo
Reservation” and insert
“trust lands of the Navajo
Tribe including bands of
the Navajo Tribe”. The
Navajo Nation’s trust lands
will be included in the
definition of the reservation
for this purpose.
Amendment 2. Reselec-
tion of Lands to correct
Surveying error Add at
the end “The Navajo Tribe
shall have the right to
deselect not more than 757
acres of the land selected
under this section as of
January 1, 2014, whether
or not that land has already
been taken into trust by
the Secretary. Trust land
deselected by the Navajo
Tribe shall be taken out of
trust and shall be administered by the Bureau of Land
Management. The Navajo
Tribe shall then have the
right to reselect up to the
same amount of land that is
deselected and returned, in
accordance with the provisions of this section.’’
Amendment 3. Fair Rental Value Payments Report
Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary
of the Interior shall submit
a report to the Committee
on Natural Resources in
the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Indian Affairs in the Senate
a report that contains the
following:
(1) The dates that the Secretary rendered initial rental
decisions on annual rents
owed by the Navajo Tribe
to the Hopi Tribe pursuant
to section 16(a) of the Act
of December 22, 1974 (25
U.S.C. 640d-15(a)) for
each of years 2001 through
2013,
including an
explanation for any delay
longer than 12 months after
the end of any year during
that period.
(2) The current status of all
rental determinations for
each of years 2001 through
2013, and, to the extent
appeals are pending with
the Secretary, where these
appeals are pending, and
how long such appeals have
been pending at that locale.
(3) To the extent that rental
determinations have been
delayed, the role, if any, in
the delay that has been the
result of contracts with the
Bureau of Indian Affairs
related to a contract under
the Indian Self-Determination Act
(4) What contract provisions, if any, have been
included in any contract
under the Indian Self-Determination Act between
the Bureau of Indian
Affairs and any contractor
to ensure that the contractor’s performance of
those functions which are
otherwise the obligations of
the Bureau of Indian Affairs
to carry out the requirements of section 16(a) of
the Act of December 22,
1974 is free from conflicts
of interest as required by
part 900.231 through part
900.236 of title 25, Code of
Federal Regulations.
(5) The total amount that
the Navajo Tribe has paid
as rent and interest pursuant
to section 16(a) of the Act
of December 22, 1974,
including the amount of
prejudgment interest paid
by the Navajo Tribe and the
amount of post-judgment
interest paid by the Navajo
Tribe.
(6) A plan to bring initial
rental determinations current through the 2014 year
as of April 1, 2015.
(7) A plan to ensure that,
beginning on April 1, 2016,
all annual rental determinations are completed and
delivered to the Navajo
Tribe and the Hopi Tribe
on or before April 1 of each
year.
Amendment 4. Navajo
Tribe Sovereignty Empowerment Demonstration Project
(a) Navajo Sovereignty
Empowerment Zones.--The
Navajo Tribe shall have the
authority to designate up to
150,000 acres within one
or more of the following,
which shall be designated
as Navajo Sovereignty
Empowerment Zones:
(1) All lands selected by the
Navajo Tribe pursuant to
section 11 of the Act of December 22, 1974
(2)
The lands within that portion of the Navajo Reservation lying west of the Executive Order Reservation
of 1882 and
bounded
on the north and south by
westerly extensions, to
the
reservation line, of
the northern and southern
boundaries of said Executive Order Reservation
(formerly known as the
“Bennett Freeze’’ area).
(3) All lands partitioned to
the Navajo Tribe pursuant
to sections 3 and 4 of the
Act of December 22, 1974
(b) Applicability of Certain
Laws.--Within the Navajo
Sovereignty Empowerment Zones, the following
laws are waived with
regard to renewable energy
development, housing
development, public and
community facilities, and
infrastructure development
(such as water and wastewater development, roads,
transmission lines, gas
lines, and rights-of-way):
(1) The Wilderness Act
(2) The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(3) The Endangered Species Act of 1973
(4) The National Historic
Preservation Act
(5) Public Law 86-523
(6) The Act of June 8, 1906
(commonly known as the
``Antiquities Act of 1906’’)
(7) The Federal Land Policy and Management Act
of 1976
(8) The National Wildlife
Refuge System Administration Act of 1966
(9) The Fish and Wildlife
Act of 1956
(10) The Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act
(11) Subchapter II of
chapter 5, and chapter 7, of
title 5, United States Code
(commonly known as the
``Administrative Procedure
Act’’).
(12) The National Park
Service Organic Act
(13) The General Authorities Act of 1970 (Public
Law 91-383)
(14) Sections 401(7), 403,
and 404 of the National
Parks and Recreation Act of
1978 (Public Law 95-625,
92 Stat. 3467).
(15)
The Arizona Desert Wilderness Act of 1990
(c) Tribal SovereigntyNothing in this section supersedes, replaces, negates,
or diminishes(1) the laws and regulations
of the Navajo Nation which
shall remain in full force
and effect within the Navajo Sovereignty Empowerment Zones; or
(2) the treaties or other
agreements between the
United States and the Navajo Tribe.
(d) Navajo-Hopi Dispute
Settlement Act.--Nothing
in this section waives the
provisions of the Navajo-Hopi Dispute Settlement
Act of 1996
(e) Funding and Grants.-Nothing in this section
negates or diminishes the
eligibility of the Navajo
Tribe to receive or continue to receive funding and
grants under the Navajo-Hopi Dispute Settlement
Act of 1996 or any other
laws of the United States.
Amendment 5. Relinquishment of Accommodation Agreement and
eligibility for relocation
benefits.
``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Act, the
Settlement Agreement, or
the Accommodation Agreement, any Navajo head of
household, or the successor thereto if such person
is no longer the head of
household, that has entered
into an Accommodation
Agreement shall have the
following rights:
(1) To relinquish that
Agreement for up to two
years after the effective
date of this section.
(2) After a relinquishment
under paragraph (1), to
receive the full relocation benefits to which the
Navajo head of household
would otherwise have been
entitled had the head of
household not signed the
Accommodation Agreement, including relocation
housing, counseling, and
other services. In the event
that the Navajo head of
household is no longer
the head of household, the
successor thereto shall be
entitled to receive the full
relocation benefits.
(b) Timing-A relinquishment under subsection (a)
shall not go into effect until
the Office of Navajo and
Hopi Indian Relocation
provides the full relocation
benefits to the Navajo head
of household, or successor
thereto.
Amendment 6. Navajo
Rehabilitation Trust Fund
Sec.32 of P.L.93-531 is
amended
(1) Section (d)
A. Paragraph 2 strike “or”
B. Paragraph 3 strike the
period at the end and insert
“or”
C. at the end, add the following “at the discretion of
the Navajo Tribe, to use for
development in the Navajo
Sovereignty Emplowerment
Zones established pursuant
to section 104.”
(2) in the first sentence of
subsection (f), strike ``and
the United States has been
reimbursed for funds appropriated under subsection
(f) of this section’’; and
(3) in subsection (G)(A) in the first sentence,
strike ``1990, 1991, 1992,
1993, and 1994’’ and all
that follows through the
final period and inserting
``2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,
and 2018.’’; and
(B) strike the second sentence.”
Hopi Health Care Center officially certified as a Baby Friendly Hospital
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
The Hopi Health Care
Center (HHCC) celebrated being certified as a
designated “Baby Friendly Hospital” during the
2014 World Breastfeeding
Week, Aug. 4-8.
What does Baby Friendly mean?
In 1991 the World Health
Organization (WHO) and
the United Children’s
Fund (UNICEF) launched
a global program, Baby
Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) to encourage and recognize hospitals and birthing centers
that offer care for infant
feeding and baby/mother
bonding. It also recognizes
and awards birthing facilities who successfully implement the Ten Steps to
Successful Breastfeeding.
The BFHI assists hospitals in giving all mothers
the information, confidence and skills necessary
to successfully initiate and
continue
breastfeeding
their babies.
All the Doctors and
nurses who have contact
with the mother and baby
are certified and educated
on what kind of techniques
they will use to educate
the parent and to promote
breastfeeding.
Jenna Meyer, RN, International Board Certified
Lactation Consultant and
the Interim Quality Management Director at the
Hopi Health Care Center,
led the initiative along
with the Baby Friendly
Task Team, in helping the
HHCC become a Baby
Friendly Hospital.
This is the second hospital that Meyer has helped
in becoming a Baby
Friendly Hospital and she
does it because she has a
passion for breastfeeding.
Working with the Indian Health Services she is
able to move around. Before coming to the HHCC,
Meyer worked at Clearmore Indian Hospital in
Oklahoma.
When Meyer came to
Hopi, she said most women wanted to breastfeed
and she found it amazing
they chose to.
Meyer said the HHCC
has a 100% initiation rate,
meaning that all moms
that come in begin breastfeeding after the birth of
their baby and in the past
six months, 80% of moms
left the hospital exclusively breastfeeding, meaning
they didn’t get any baby
formula.
“We want to make sure
that our practices start
from when the baby is born
and we don’t interfere with
that,” said Meyer.
After the baby is born,
the nurses take the baby
from the mother and do
their tests and that interferes with the process of
breastfeeding.
“But when we step back
and take a look at best
practice; it’s putting mommy and baby together, skin
to skin and leaving them
together,” said Meyer.
The national average has
increased in the past year
where 80% of mother’s
will initiate breastfeeding
and Hopi has maxed that
national average.
To put in perspective,
most hospitals in the United States that have obstetrical care are aiming to be
Baby Friendly Hospitals.
On a national scale, this
is what hospitals are trying to achieve and I.H.S is
clearly the leader in being
designated Baby Friendly
and have set the bar high
for those facilities.
“We are the 8th Indian
Health Service hospital
to be designated as Baby
Friendly. Four out of five
Baby Friendly Hospitals in
Arizona are I.H.S. facilities,” said Meyer.
It takes a lot of leadership and the support of the
nursing and medical staff
and the essential part of the
Baby Friendly Initiative is
the ten steps to successful breastfeeding from the
WHO and UNICEF. These
steps must be effectively
established at the hospital and then a team from
Baby Friendly USA does
an evaluation and survey
to make sure the hospital
is compliant.
The hospital must have
an infant feeding policy in
place that support and promotes breastfeeding as the
preferred feeding choice
for all infants.
When they have completed all the necessary
steps they are given a
plaque, certificate and
recognition on the Baby
Friendly website.
“The goal is to have every infant born at the Hopi
Health Care Center to be
breastfed for at least six
months or longer, but our
initiative is to help the
mother breastfeed for that
period of time at the minimum,” said Capt. DeAlva Honahnie, CEO of the
HHCC.
After the baby is born,
Public Health Nurses will
take over and they will
Miss Hopi Lexie James joins the Hopi Health Care Center in a Walk to celebrate
National Breastfeeding Week and its designation as a Baby Friendly Hospital
HHCC Baby Friendly Task Team pose with Plaque received from Baby Friendly USA.
Members include (Not in Order): Jenna Meyer, Fred Badoni, Billy Reinhold, Dr. Stucki,
Lenora Mark, Amanda Reynolds, Dianna Koyayesva, Lee Ann Beach, Phyllis Winans, Marjorie Delmar, Kaye Andrew and Rhanisha Smith
make home visits to encourage the mother to keep
breastfeeding.
“They have learned our
Hopi way of having the
20 day baby naming ceremony, so they will respect
that,” said Cpt. Honahnie.
As a part of the celebration, a ceremony was
held in the morning with
speeches and the presentation of the Baby Friendly
Designation.
Guest speakers and
dignitaries invited to the
celebration were the Hopi
Tribal Chairman Herman
G. Honanie, Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu
Jr. and the Acing Director from the I.H.S. Phoenix Area Office Dr. Rose
Weahkee and Dr. Charlene
Avery, Executive Advisor,
I.H.S. Headquarters.
Meyer
recognized
some of the Hopi Tribal
programs that have been
very supportive such as
the Women, Infant and
Children (WIC), Office of
Special Needs Early Intervention Program, Hopi
Wellness Center and others.
The HHCC is officially
a Baby Friendly Hospital.
4 TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014 | HOPI TUTUVENI
ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Shonto Preparatory School
Certified Positions
Employment Opportunities
Classified Positions
Coaching Positions
Social Studies Teacher, High School
HS Soccer Coach, JV
Administrative Assistant, Business Office
Administrative Assistant, Residential/Cafeteria HS Chess Coach
MS Wrestling Coach
Parent Educator
HS Wrestling Coach
Substitute Teacher
Band Instructor
Curriculum Instructional Specialist
Licensed Social Worker, Residential
Math Coach
Maintenance Worker II
Maintenance Helper
K-8 Data Specialist
Security Officer
HS Girls Basketball Coach, Varsity
HS Boys Basketball Coach, JV
MS Girls Basketball Coach (V & JV)
MS Boys Basketball Coach (V & JV)
Substitute Security Officer
HS/MS Indoor Archery, Varsity
**Elementary Teacher
Technology Teacher, Elementary
Technology Teacher, High School
Bus Monitor
Substitute Bus Driver
POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
**Signing Bonus, $2500.00
Job Opportunity
CORRECTION
In the Miss Hopi story published in the August 5 edition
of The Tutuveni, the name of
Miss Hopi’s grandmother was
incorrectly given as Jacqueline Nutumya. The correct
name is Jacqueline James. We
apologize for this error and
any inconvenience this may
have caused.
For detail and instructions to apply, visit us at:
www.shontoprep.org/hr
Moencopi Village Community Service
Administrator (CSA)
Location:
Salary:
Moencopi, AZ
$34,882 annually
Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Community Service Administrator (CSA) is responsible for management and day to day supervision
of the Upper Moenkopi Village office operations. The
CSA must be knowledgeable and able to perform administration and technical duties of facilitating, planning, developing and implementing community goals.
For more information or to apply please contact the Hopi
Tribe, Office of Human Resources at 928-734-3212.
Office: (928)672-3523/ Fax: (928)672-3502
P.O. Box 7900, East Highway 160 & State Route 98,
Shonto, Arizona 86054
POSTED: 8/13/2014
Shonto Preparatory School is an EEO/ Navajo Preference
Second Mesa Day School,
P.O. Box 98,Second Mesa, AZ 86043
www.smds.k12.az.us
POSITION:
ELEMENTARY TEACHERS (10 MONTH CONTRACT)
SALARY:
Certified Scale-Based on education and experience
OPENING DATE: April 16, 2014 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education and valid Teacher Certification for the State of Arizona.
POSITION:
1-SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (10 MONTH CONTRACT)
Certified Scale-Based on education and experience
SALARY:
OPENING DATE: April 16, 2014 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelors of Arts in Special Education and Teacher Certificate from the State of Arizona with
endorsement to function as a Special Education Teacher. Minimum of 3 years of successful experience.
Come join the S.M.D.S “BOBCAT” Team-Find our application and job descriptions at www.smds.k12.az.us
All interested applicants can acquire an employment application in person or by contacting the school. Applicants MUST be willing to undergo an
intense background investigation and MUST have a valid driver’s license. School Board has the right to waive Indian Preference.
Concur:______________________
All Participants
Must Be
When
September 7, 2014
“Climb” begins @ 7:00am MST
Where
Hopi Cultural Center
Arizona 264, Second Mesa, AZ 86043
NO strollers, bikes, and/or pets on shuttles
8yrs
Or Older
Before 8/27
$15 Per Entry
NEW! Group rate
$50 Per Group
(Group of 4)
or course
Advertise in the Hopi Tutuveni
Call (928) 734-3283
For Information
Mail-In Entries Must Be Postmarked
w/ Payment By:
August 27, 2014
After 8/27
$20 Per Entry
(For All Entries)
“Run for the strength & health of others”
For Registration Information Call: (928)734§1151
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014 5
HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 906
POLACCA, ARIZONA 86042 FAX: (928) 737-9270 PH: (928) 737-2556
HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 906
Construction Development Manager
Executive Director
Grade 15
August 13, 2014
August 29, 2014 @ 5:00 PM
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the Executive Director, plans, organizes and schedules all
construction development activities for the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority.
DUTIES:
Ensures all projects are completed within established timeframes, within budget and in full compliance
with applicable laws, regulations and policies related to construction management and contract
administration.
Assists with the needs assessments for all construction projects, supplementary cost estimates and
review, for justification, any and all shop drawings and scope of work submittals for the program.
Represents HTHA in all construction meetings with architects, construction/building consultants,
contractors, sub-contractors and force account staff. Advises the Executive Director on all construction
issues.
Responsible for reviewing land planning documents of the HTHA, Villages, and the Hopi Tribe in order
to submit appropriate recommendations for specific suitable land sites selections for new housing
related development, respective of land tenure.
Responsible for all documents, permits, and legal descriptions including appropriate environmental
clearances on all land sites identified for projects.
Initiates procurement of all professional services necessary to accommodate the HTHA in the
development of modernization projects, including bid procedures, interview processes, selection,
negotiation and implementation of the necessary documents to finalize contract requirements.
Coordinates with village, tribal, state and federal programs that may be necessary to accommodate the
HTHA with housing infrastructure such as roads, sewer, water, electricity, etc. including appropriate
documentary submittals and approvals such as FRP’s and FRQ’s, Scope of work.
Improves staff effectiveness by coaching and counseling employees; planning, delegating, monitoring,
and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner, must be familiar with AZ building codes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related
field plus two years’ experience or two years trade school in residential building practices and six
years contracting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able
to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. Native
American Preference will be given.
For an application and copy of Position Description please contact HTHA @ (928) 737-2800.
Title:
Supervisor:
Salary:
Open Date:
Closing Date:
BIA/HIP Manager
Executive Director
Grade 13
August 13, 2014
August 29, 2014
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the Executive Director, plans, organizes and schedules all BIA/HIP
activities for the Hopi Tribal Housing Authority.
DUTIES:
Ensures all projects are completed within established timeframes, within budget and in full
compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies related to construction management
and contract administration in accordance to BIA/HIP regulations.
Represents and coordinates required modernization and rehabilitation entities including
contractors, architects, subcontractors, and assures that all construction related matters are in
the best interest of the HTHA and meets the required regulations.
Oversees the BIA/HIP Program and, including recruitment of appropriate personnel,
development of project schedules and compliance with procurement procedures in accordance
with construction specifications, documents and policies.
Represents HTHA in all construction meetings with architects, construction/building
consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and force account staff. Advises the Executive
Director on all BIA/HIP issues.
Initiates procurement of all professional services necessary to accommodate the BIA/HIP and
HTHA in the development of projects, including bid procedures, interview processes, selection,
negotiation and implementation of the necessary documents to finalize contract requirements.
Coordinates and participates with the Executive Director, general public and other entities as
necessary, on all planning, design proposals and projects to be implemented by the HTHA
through public meetings and forums.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related
field plus two years trade school in residential building practices and three years contracting
experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to successfully pass
a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. Native American preference
will be given.
For an application and copy of Position Description please contact HTHA @ (928) 737-2800.
In the Hopi Tribal Court, Keams
Canyon, Arizona
In the Matter of the Change of Name of:
John Allen Castro
Case No. 2014-CV-0092, NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME
Notice is hereby given that Sandy Whitehair has petitioned the court for the change of name from: John Allen Castro to John Allen Whitehair. Any party seeking
to intervene in said proceeding must file an appropriate
pleading with the Hopi Tribal Court no later than twenty (20) days after the publication of this notice.
Dated: August 5, 2014
/s/ Belena Harvey, Clerk of the Court
Attn: Hopi Jr. Sr. High School
Parents & Guardians
Visit us on-line at
www.hopi-nsn.gov
HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 906
EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Title:
Supervisor:
Salary:
Open Date:
Closing Date:
POLACCA, ARIZONA 86042 FAX: (928) 737-9270 PH: (928) 737-2556
HJSHS will be having a “Back to School Night” for parents
on Wednesday, Aug, 27. This will be a time to meet the
Teachers and new Administrators. The new administration will welcome parents and guardians at 5:45pm in the
auditorium. “Back to School Night” has always been an enjoyable and successful experience for Parents and Guardians. We encourage you to attend with your child. Your
support makes a difference in their progress and growth in
education when parents are involved.
POLACCA, ARIZONA 86042 FAX: (928) 737-9270 PH: (928) 737-2556
EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Title:
Supervisor:
Salary:
Open Date:
Closing Date:
Accounting Specialist
Finance Manager
Grade 9
August 13, 2014
August 29, 2014
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the Finance Manager, accomplishes the objectives of the
Accounting Office by performing a variety of accounting functions including maintaining
accounts and financial records and coordinating all payroll activities. Maintains confidentiality
of all privileged information.
DUTIES:
Receives, verifies, and inputs timesheets into payroll system on a biweekly basis.
Compiles data and prepares presentation of information for audits.
Generates reports as needed
Prepares journal entries to: re-class and correct expenditures; record accounts payable side
and voided checks; and record bank cash activity such as grant and inter-bank wire transfers,
bank charges, interest, etc.
Records financial transactions according to established policies and procedures.
Maintains accuracy of financial data and reports by verifying financial transactions.
Prepares daily bank balance for the Finance Manager.
Monitors the budgets and expenditures for programs and makes recommendations to prepare
budget modifications.
Maintains accuracy of program budgets by posting financial transactions.
Researches various entries and posting as requested.
Receives and verifies the daily collection from Resident Services.
Assists in year-end close out
Generates accurate reports according to established timelines.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree in accounting, Finance, or related field plus two years accounting experience; or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to successfully pass a preemployment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. Native American preference will be
given.
For an application and copy of Position Description please contact HTHA @ (928) 737-2800.
Birth Certificates from
Hopi General Hospital
Keams Canyon located
While working on a
research project, Hopi
Tribe Archivist Stewart
B. Koyiyumptewa, came
across Hospital Birth
Certificates from the
Hopi General Hospital
Keams Canyon, AZ dating from 1949-1954.
The certificates appear to
be Originals with physician signatures. Mr. Koyiyumptewa is requesting
assistance to identify
the persons or decedents
named on the certificates
so they can be returned to
the individuals or family
members.
Names on Birth Certificates:
Arlene Jane Phillips,
Date of Birth 1951
Philbert Begay
Date of Birth 1954
Rose Ann Cook
Date of Birth 1950
Raymond Nez
Date of Birth 1949
Sarah Nelson, Date of
Birth 1954
If you have information,
contact Mr. Koyiyumptewa at the Hopi Cultural
Preservation Office
(928)734-3615
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Native news
Countdown to the 2014 Louis Tewanima Footrace
August 16, 2014:
Mail-In Early Registrations must be received by Registrar.
(Regular Registration available thru August 30, 2014)
**Louis Tewanima Footrace not responsible for lost, delayed or misdirected mail.
August 29, 2014:
Last day for Online Registration. Last day for mailed Registrations to be received
**Louis Tewanima Footrace not responsible for lost, delayed or misdirected mail.
August 30, 2014:
Last day for Regular Registration in person at the Shungopavi Community Center
10am-8pm: Pre-Race Registration & Packet pick-up.
5pm-8pm:
Free Pre-Race "Carb" Dinner
August 31, 2014:
RACE DAY
5:00am-Packet Pick-up & Race Day. Registration ends 15 min before start of each race
6:00am 10K Footrace starts
6:30am- 5K Footrace starts
7:00am- 2M Fun Run starts
7:30am- 1M Fun Run starts
Touring Indian Country via footrace
I run. And I weep. My
tears may come from the
fact that it’s dawn and I
haven’t had coffee and I’m
trying to keep up with much
faster runners. But I think
they come from a much
deeper place – perhaps the
joy inspired by the way
the rising sun lights up the
ancient buildings of Old
Oraibi on a mesa distant.
Or the way the gravel road
transforms into a narrow
rain-dampened trail that, I
imagine, has been used for
centuries. It seems as if I’ve
transcended time.
This is the Louis Tewanima footrace, which has
been run on Labor Day
weekend in the high desert
of northern Arizona for 40
years. In some ways, it’s a
lot like the fitness-obsessed
rituals that take place almost every weekend in
places like Boulder, Colo-
rado, and Scottsdale, Ariz.,
where well-tuned athletes
and weekend warriors push
each other to new levels of
suffering, chalking up their
accomplishments on their
smartphone fitness apps.
But this race is special,
and not just because of
the spectacular location.
It is a memorial to Louis Tewanima, a Hopi who
won the silver medal in
the 10,000-meter run at the
1912 Olympics, the only
American to medal in the
event until 1964, when Billy Mills, a Sioux, won gold.
It’s part of a long Hopi tradition of running for ceremony as well as competition,
and it gives racers and spectators a chance to enter the
hidden world of a famously
reserved people.
The Hopi culture is deeply
embedded in the Southwest.
The people are descendants
of the An-cestral Puebloans,
who once inhabited much
of the Four Corners Region
and built the pueblos of
Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde
and Hovenweep. Eventually, the Puebloans packed
up and left, as people sometimes do, migrating to other
parts of the Southwest. This
particular branch ended up
settling 12 Hopi villages
on and around three mesas.
Here, the Hopi endured the
Spanish colonists for about
80 years before casting
them off in the 1680 revolt.
And here, they’ve kept their
culture and traditions alive.
One such tradition is the
art of arid farming. You
won’t see rich, loamy Iowa
soil here, or huge sprinkler
systems, or even irrigation ditches. Instead, master agrarians coax emerald
stalks of corn from small,
sandy, beige plots, much
as they have done for hundreds of years. Running is
another important tradition,
writes Matthew Sakiestewa
Gilbert, a member of the
Hopi Tribe and associate
professor of American Indian Studies at the University
of Illinois. “Men ran footraces to unify the villages,
gain information from other
clans, and prepare them for
life’s challenges,” writes
Gilbert. “The Hopi considered running a trustworthy
method of transportation,
and the people ran as an expression of their identity. …
Most importantly, they ran
to bring rain and moisture to
their dry and arid fields.”
Running is equally important to the Navajos,
whose land surrounds the
Hopi Nation. Today, both
tribes’ dashing tradition
endures mostly in the form
of organized competition.
Author Jonathan Thompson
Re-print Submitted by Sampson Taylor
The Hopi High School
cross-country team has won
every state championship in
its division since 1989, and
the Tuba City team, with
both Navajo and Hopi runners, vies with Chinle, Ariz.,
for dominance. The Tewanima footrace is part of a
packed schedule of Indian
Country events, from the
Narbona Pass race held high
up in the ponderosa pines on
Navajo land, to a 55k amid
the desert varnish-streaked
walls of Canyon de Chelly.
The Paatuwaqatsi run in Polacca, Ariz., includes a fourmile, 10-mile and a 50k —
the only ultra-run in Hopi.
For the uninitiated, sightseeing in Indian Country,
especially here, can be a bit
intimidating. Nearly every
Hopi village has signs warning visitors not to take photos, make sketches, hike on
trails or even get out of their
cars, and some villages are
off-limits to outsiders without a local guide. The running tourist, however, gets a
different reception.
“The Hopi are very welcoming people,” says Sampson Taylor, Tewanima’s
great-nephew and president of the committee that
organizes the run. Indeed,
the racers, whether they’re
Hopi, Navajo, Zuni or
WASP, are all more warmly received than at regular
WASP-dominated running
events. The number-pickup
the night before the race is
a lively social event, with
local women piling plates
high with pasta, green chiles and more. The Hopi Cultural Center hotel, the only
nearby lodging establishment, is fully booked; other
runners set up tents. ##
Three young Hopi men participate in Native Youth Cultural
Exchange Program
helped the Bacavi Youth Program clean and fix the
village gardens. They also were taught the role of Hopi
men which included learning how to rock quarry to fix
a home for their family and learned how to plant.
On their last day in Hopi, the village of Bacavi hosted a potluck dinner for the group where the young
men introduced themselves and shared their experiences and stories while they were in Hawaii and Hopi.
The young men from Hawaii and California shared
their traditional songs and dances as entertainment.
The young men from Hawaii said they had never
been off the island. The loved the Hopi culture and experience and they were mostly thankful for the people
who fed them.
“It was a good awakening and Hopi’s work is hard,”
said Bidal. “It’s amazing to see that no matter how
hard it is you guys stay strong and get the work done.”
Honwisiwma said while he was on the plane he was
thinking what Hawaii was going to be like. He thought
about the stereotypes of Hawaii, but once he plane
landed and he saw for himself, he put the stereotypes
to rest. He was amazed at that the children who are in
preschool and kindergarten are taught in their native
Hawaiian language. There is no English said Honwisiwma. When he returned home with the rest of the
group, he learned things he never knew about. For
Members of the Native Youth Cultural Exchange program from Hawaii, Hopi, Pitt River and Wintu Tribes
instance, they learned how to rock quarry. He never
knew where they came from.
Crystal Dee
Hawai’i Delegation:
“Hawaiians have their own problems, but they are
Hopi Tutuveni
Alakea Bidal, Kanaka
very resourceful,” said Honwisiwma.
Keakoa Kahele, Kanaka
Ramirez said when he was in Hawaii he had a spiriThree young Hopi men were given the opportunity to Kiliko Dudoit
tual connection when he arrived on the big island.
travel to Hawaii and California as part of the Native
“The culture is very similar and there are a lot of
The young men made this journey with the organizYouth Cultural Exchange (NYCE) Program during the
stereotypes and I never knew I could rock my hips,”
ers and chaperones, Brian Monongye, Hopi; Marshall
summer.
said Ramirez.
The NYCE program centers on a thirty-day intensive Masayesva, Hopi and Joshua Lanakila Manguail of
For Sahneyah he was very excited for this trip. He
Hawai’i.
leadership Exchange Journey where a group of nine
said his main focus was to try and find ties and relaMonongye is from the village of Moenkopi and
youth from Hopi (Arizona), Pitt River/ Wintu (Califortions that all tribes have. When he came home he said
belongs
to the fire clan. He has been with NYCE for
nia) and Hawai’i (Hawai’i) travel together to each of
he was excited to work and he now respects the role
the three communities. They work with and learn skills over 12 years. He was one of the first participants in
of Hopi women and Native women. He thanked every2004, and then returned in 2005 as a chaperone. He
and strategies from community elders, leaders and
one for their support in making this trip possible.
has been coordinating the cultural exchange for nueducators which include traditional farming, Native
The young men from California were amazed by
merous years. Monongye currently works with NYCE
language revitalization and sacred site protection.
the Kachina dances as they had never experienced
in addition sits on the board for Seventh Generation
The Journey inspires youth action, builds enthusiasm
anything like it before.
Fund for Indigenous People. He credits the Cultural
and prompts the young men to be more involved in
“This was my first time seeing a Kachina dance and
projects in their communities once they complete the Exchange for opening numerous doorways which
it was so “bad” (cool)!,” said Wilson.
contributed to where he is now.
Journey.
Dudoit said he didn’t know what to expect when
Masayesva is from the village of Bacavi and is bam- until they arrived in Hawaii. “We all have responsibiliThe youth who participated in the NYCE are all
boo clan. His parents are Marilyn Fredericks and Victor ties once we are born,” said Dudoit. “I think it’s so cool
male and were selected through a nomination and
interview process. They were nominated by members Masayesva. He was a participant of NYCE in 2005
that you guys build houses out of rocks and how you
and 2006 fresh out of High School. Masayesva was
of their communities for their active leadership and
don’t depend on western medicine.”
nominated by a youth coordinator who saw potential
involvement in their communities.
Monongye, Masayesva and Manguail will take over
for the exchange to have a positive impact on his life.
the NYCE and continue the program for young men
Soon after the Journey, Masayesva enrolled in college who may be interested in taking the opportunity to
Hopi Delegation:
and recently graduated with his B.A. He is giving back
Dion Sahneyah, Hopi
experience the journey. This also marks the 10 year
to the program by coordinating and chaperoning the
Darold Honwisiwma, Hopi
anniversary of the NYCE as it was founded in 2004.
2014 exchange.
Quinten Ramirez, Hopi
The group left for California the following day, Jul.
The group started their journey on the big island of 29. Before the night ended, parents and those who
Hawai’i, then made their journey to Hopi and then to
California Delegation:
attended the potluck gave the boys a few words of
the Pitt River reservation in California.
Louis Wilson, Pitt River Tribe
encouragement to continue their spiritual journey.
While here on Hopi the young men did quite a few
Nick Garcia, Wintu/Pitt River/Apache Tribe
NYCE has a Facebook page which they have posted
activities. They attended the Home Dances at the
Annikadel Winn, Pitt River Tribe
many pictures of their journey.
Shungopavi and Walpi, the Miss Hopi Pageant, and
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, August 19, 2014 7
EL COOCHISE
ads & announcements
& THE WOODEN INDIAN
LIVE
1969 – 1971 LIVE
EL COOCHISE
& the
WOODEN INDIAN
Live Recording 1969– 1971
CD Available for purchase
This vintage recording was done in
lounges on a ¼ inch reel-to-reel tape, with
one microphone during the years of 1969
to 1971 during the summer break from college. It was recorded without the band’s
knowledge. This tape recording was given
to El Coochise in 2010 by the family of
Larson Addington and the 60 songs copied
to 4 CDs in 2014.
On July 11, 2014 Alpha Recording, Tem-
pe, AZ copied 16 songs of the 37 songs
from the first 2
CD’s for this CD. The music was packaged with all its noise and patrons talking
as it was
recorded live in a lounge in Arizona and
Nevada. It was during this time that El’s
original song “Sad News” was written
and played. Because it was recorded in a
lounge with only one microphone it does
not have the studio quality but, is still fun to
listen to as are El’s three other recordings.
It contains songs not included in his three
studio recordings: Vol. I Sad News 1977;
Vol. II Chuck’s Boogie 1978; and Vol. III
Better Than Ever 1981.
In 1983 Vol.IV “The Most Requested” of
radio stations in Navajo KTNN 660 AM;
KWRK 96.1 FM; Hopi Radio KUYI 88.1
FM; and White Mountain Apache KNNB
88.1 FM was released.
Musicians on this recording are: Chuck
Tortice White Mountain Apache: Lead guitar/back-up vocals; Neil Jackson Hualapai:
Guitar; Johnny Smith Hualapi: Drums; and
El Coochise Hopi: Vocals/bass guitar. The
musicians met during college and played
as the Wooden Indian Band during those
years.
Enjoy this vintage recording as it was
played in the lounges with the crowds of
people who followed the band and were patrons of the lounge. Maybe you were there!
Released July 23, 2013.
The CD is available for purchase at
McGees in Keams Canyon, Drum Beat in
Phoenix, and El Coochise at (602) 4188937, ecoochise @msn.com
NAVAJO COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
September 10th-14th
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Social Worker
P.O. BOX 123
KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039
PHONE: (928) 734-3212 FAX: (928)734-6611
E-MAIL: HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
WEBSITE: www.hopi-nsn.us
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS OF AUGUST 12, 2014
Job #03-011
Substance Abuse Counselor
Job #04-011
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Department: Hopi Guidance Center
Hourly: $16.77
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Department: Hopi Guidance Center
Hourly: $18.51
Job #05-005
Job #05-008
Community Service
Administrator
Job #05-001
Clinical Psychologist
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Department: Shungopavi Village
Salary: $38,663
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Department: Hopi Domestic Violence
Program
Salary: $33,238.40
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Department: Hopi Guidance Center
Salary: $80,766
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Department: Hopi Guidance Center
Salary: $74,984
Job #05-010
Job #05-012
Job #06-002
Program Coordinator -DV
Licensed Deputy Prosecutor
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Department: Hopi Prosecutor's Office
Salary: $64,688
Bus Driver
Motor Pool Service Tech
Psychiatrist
Job #05-009
Teacher
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Number of Positions:2
Department: Office of Facilities and Risk Department: Hopi Head Start Program Management
Moencopi Center
Hourly: $8.61
Salary: $31,595.20
Child Care Teacher
Finance Director
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions: 2
Department: Hopi Head Start Program Moencopi Center
Hourly: $ 12.16
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Hopi Child Care Program
Hourly: $ 13.43
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Department: Office of Financial
Management
Salary: DOE
Job #07-028
Job #08-001
Job #08-002
Job #07-007
Director/Managing Editor
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Department: Office of Tutuveni
Salary: $50,523.20
Supervisory Realty Specialist
Job #08-003
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Department: Real Estate Services
Salary: $40,456
Job #07-008
Executive Director
Job #07-027
Teacher Assistant
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Number of Positions:1
Department: Office of Executive Director Department: Hopi Head Start Program Salary: $80,766.40
Second Mesa Center
Hourly: $9.98
Tobacco Services Coord.
Job #08-004
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Department: Hopi Tobacco Education
and Prevention
Salary: $32,000
A complete signed application must be submitted by 5:00pm on the day of the deadline. HR will accept resumes
however, the applicant understands that it is not in lieu of the application; “see resumes attached” on the application
will not be accepted. Pre-background employment screening will be conducted. Full-time positions will receive full
benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) Retirement Plan plus annual and sick leave, 10 paid holidays,
and 1 floating cultural holiday.
Celebrating 83 Years
1931 - 2014
Important Information for Veterans &
By Geno Talas
Families of Veterans
The Navajo County County Fair and Fair- will come and enjoy the
Fair, Inc. will be celebrating the 83rd Anniversary
of the Navajo County Fair
& Rodeo. The first Navajo County Fair was held
in Taylor, Az. in 1926. In
1931 the County Supervisors decided to move the
county fair to Holbrook
due to it being the county seat and its central location in the county. The
fairgrounds and other
facilities were built as a
permanent location for
the county fair and other events. Since that time
there has never been a year
without a fair.
There have been a few
changes. The Navajo
grounds are now supported by the Navajo County
Board of Supervisors,
maintained by the Navajo County Buildings &
Grounds department and
controlled by the Navajo
County Fair, Inc. It is the
21-member board of directors of Navajo County
Fair, Inc and a core of volunteers and sponsors who
make the Navajo County
Fair a success.
Navajo County Fair, Inc.
takes great pride in maintaining a traditional down
home county fair and it is
their hope that everyone
in Navajo County and the
surrounding communities
food, fun, entertainment,
exhibits and carnival,
along with new events.
This year’s entertainment will include: The
Rodeo, Demolition Derby,
Little Buckaroo Rodeo,
Ranch Rodeo & Saddle
Ranch Bronc, Mini Excavator & Skid Steer Competition, Jr. Livestock
Show & Auction, Open
Class Exhibits, 4-H Small
Stock, 4-H Exhibits & 4-H
Horse Achievement Show,
Carnival, Jr. Miss Pageant,
Mid-Way & Stage Entertainment, Kid’s Zone Area,
Bands & Great Food...
Plus so much more!
US Department of Agriculture announces
Grant Funds available for Farmers and
Ranchers
The U.S. Department
of Agriculture Office of
Advocacy and Outreach
(USDA) announced approximately $9 million for
competitive grant opportunities “to assist socially
disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers
in owning and operating
farms and ranches while
increasing their participation in agricultural
programs and services.”
There are three categories of eligible recipients:
(1) 1994 Land Grant
Colleges and Universities and American Indian
tribal community colleges, and Alaska Native
cooperative colleges; (2)
community-based organizations, which include
networks or coalitions of
community-based organizations, Indian tribes, and
national tribal organizations; and (3) other higher education institutions
that previously received
funding from the program
before January 1, 1996.
Proposals and applica-
tions must be submitted
by August 25, 2014 at 5
pm EST on http://www.
grants.gov/. The funding opportunity number
is:
OAO-00006.
For information, contact: U.S. Department
of Agriculture, DM-Office of Advocacy and
Outreach, Attn: Kenya
Nicholas, Acting Prog.
Director, Phone: 202720-6350, Fax: 202-7207136, OASDVFR2014@
osec.usda.gov.
DOJ Announces Tribal Consultation in conjunction with Four Corners Indian Country
Conference at Twin Arrows Resort/Casino
The Department of Justice recently sent
a letter to tribal leaders announcing the
dates for consultation on whether DOJ
should propose new federal legislation
that would require any state or local
election administrator whose territory
includes part or all of an Indian reservation, an Alaskan native village, or other
tribal lands to locate at least one polling
place in a venue selected by the tribal
government.
In the letter to tribal leader s, the
Department of Justice states it is
committed to addressing the unique
and persistent challenges that American Indian and Alaska Native voters
face. The Attorney General would like
to initial formal consultation between
officials of federally recognized Indian
Tribes and Department of Justice offi-
cials to discuss whether the DOJ should
recommend to Congress new legislation
that would require any state or local
election administrator whose territory
includes part or all of an Indian reservation, an Alaska Native village, or other
tribal lands to locate at least one polling
place in a venue selected by each tribal
government.
In conjunction with the 22nd Annual
Four Corners Indian Country Conference
at the Twin Arrows Resort and Casino
on August 26, the Department of Justice
will hold an In-Person Consultation Session from 10:30am-12pm (mst).
The Office of Tribal Justice, Department of Justice will accept written
comments until the close of business on
Friday, Sept.12. Please submit via email
to OTJ@usdoj.gov
•On July 7, 2014, the Hopi
Tribal Council, by motion
and majority approved
Resolution H-027-2014. By
passage of this Resolution,
the Hopi Tribal Council
hereby approves provision
of health care services
at the Hopi Health Care
Center to Veterans who
are members of the Hopi
Tribe and other non-Native Veterans living on or
near the Hopi Reservation.
Previous to the passage of
the Resolution, in 2010,
both the federal Indian
Health Services (IHS) and
Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding
to cooperate and share
resources to improve
access to direct care
services for eligible Indian
Veterans. The Resolution
will begin the necessary
steps to allow VA Health
Care services staff to begin
operations within the
Hopi Health Care Center, a
dream come true for local
Hopi Veterans who have
advocated to bring VA
health services closer to
the Hopi Reservation.
In the meantime, a small
mobile VA Health Care
Van, provides VA health
care services every Thursday at the Hopi Health
Care Center (HHCC), near
Polacca, Arizona. Hopi Veterans and other Veterans
who wish to utilize the
mobile services can telephone Ms. Irene Holmes,
VA RN, at (928) 283-4465,
to set-up an appointment
date and time. Additionally, the same VA staff provides health care services
at the Tuba City Regional
Health Care Center (TCRHCC) on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday or Friday.
Use the same telephone
number (928) 283-4465
to make appointments at
TCRHCC. I have used the
HHCC to schedule my VA
appointment and it was
pretty smooth. On day of
your scheduled appointment, show up at patient
register and inform them
you are there for your
VA appointment. The
registrar will obtain some
information from you, get
your wrist band and then
proceed straight to the lab
to have tests done. Your
lab results will be provided
to the VA RN, so no need
to wait. Once your lab is
accomplished you can
proceed to the VA Health
Care Van located outside
the building in the rear
side of the HHCC. Plan to
arrive 20 minutes before
your appointment time
so the VA RN can do your
vitals and paperwork.
Once the RN is done, you
will meet your assigned VA
doctor via the tele-communications (screen monitor) to begin your health
services. Any medications
prescribed by the VA
provider will be mailed to
your address on record. I
encourage all Veterans to
utilize the VA health services at either Polacca or
Tuba City. Veterans already
enrolled at other VA clinics
and/or centers still have
a choice to remain with
their primary VA providers.
It is not mandatory they
use the HHCC or TCRHCC
as their primary VA health
providers. Again this is just
another option for Hopi
Veterans and non-Hopi
Veterans who choose to
have VA health services
closer to home and reduce
long distance travel to
Prescott or Phoenix VA
facilities.
•For Veterans who wish
to update their Arizona
Drivers license to show
“Veterans” status, you can
go to your nearest Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) to apply. Bring
proof of your Veterans
status by either a military
and/or retirement ID card;
a VA ID card; copy of your
DD Form 214, Discharge
Document; or any type
of Veterans Organization
card, i.e. American Legion,
VFW, etc. A small fee will
be charged for the application. DMV will issue you a
temporary driver’s license
while they mail you the
new drivers license card.
•Korean War veterans
who served in South Korea
from 1950 to 1954 in a
land, air or sea capacity
will be honored in October, as well as families
of those deceased since
coming home, killed in
action or missing in action
from 1950 through 1953.
Representatives of the
Korean Consulate in Los
Angeles will come to the
Valley for a special medal
ceremony to present the
Ambassador Peace Medal
to all Korean War veterans
or families that file paperwork in advance. Send the
following
information to Susan
Kee by Friday, August15,
2014: First and last name,
military branch, years you
served, e-mail address
and phone number. You
do not need to belong to
a veteran’s organization
to receive this honor. You
must be present at the
October event to receive
the medal, though the
exact date has not been
set. Please send the information to Susan Kee at
sk4vets@gmail.com or call
her at 623-332-2199.
•The Veterans of Foreign
Wars each year has two
writing contests for middle
and highschool students.
Patriots Pen for students in
Grades 6-8 has the 201415 theme, “Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans.”
The theme for the Voice
of Democracy contest,
Grades 9-12, is “Why
Veterans are Important to
our Nations’ History and
Future.” The contests have
a deadline of November 1,
2014, to be submitted to
your local VFW post. Any
questions may be directed
to the state director at
480-802-0085. All department winners will receive
an all-expense-paid trip to
Washington, D.C., for the
final competition.
•For Iraq and Afghanistan
veterans seeking safety,
there is a group that meets
4:00pm to 5:30 pm each
Tuesday & Thursday at
the Amethyst Clinic, Carl
T. Hayden VA Hospital in
Phoenix. This is a therapy
group that concentrates
on the develop-ment
and practice of attaining
healthful and safe coping
skills in order to heal from
Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder and sub-stance
abuse. For more information, contact Kelly Warden,
clinical social worker, at
602-277-5551, ext. 14218.
•The Arizona Coalition
for Military Families has
a Web-based program
called BOOTSTRAP. This is
designed to help military
members and veterans
cope with post-traumatic
stress syndromes. The
program is easy to use, privacy protected, and takes
less than one hour per day
to perform. This program
took 3 years to develop
and has successfully gone
through clinical trials. Free
Information: bootstrapusa.
com.
8 TUESDAY, August 19, 2014 | HOPI TUTUVENI
WIC Until Five.
WIC Isn’t Just for Babies!
Kids can
stay on WIC
until the
age of FIVE!
YOU WILL GET ABOUT
$50 OF HEALTHY FOOD
— THAT’S OVER $600
PER YEAR TO HELP
YOU STRETCH YOUR
FOOD BUDGET.
The biggest barriers people with disabilities encounter are other people. Disability Awareness means educating people regarding
disabilities and giving people the knowledge required to carry out a job or task thus separating good practice from poor. It is no longer
enough just to know that disability discrimination is unlawful. For instance disability awareness relates to topics such as a recent paper
released by the Council for Disability Awareness that examines the lack of awareness of the risks and the financial burden that an
unexpected accident or illness can have on retirement savings. Despite the fact that three in 10 workers entering the workforce today
will become disabled before retiring, disability is often overlooked as a threat to long-term financial security.
Facts about Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate: Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that occur when a baby’s lip or mouth do not form
properly during pregnancy. Together, these birth defects commonly are called “orofacial clefts”. These birth defects happen early
during pregnancy. A baby can have a cleft lip, a cleft palate, or both a cleft lip and cleft palate.
Facial Development: A baby’s head forms early during pregnancy. To make the face, body tissue and special cells from each side of
the head grow toward the center of the face and join together. This joining of tissue forms the facial features, like the lips and mouth.
Cleft Lip: The lip forms between the fourth and seventh weeks of pregnancy. A cleft lip happens if the tissue that makes up the lip
does not join completely before birth. This results in an opening in the upper lip. The opening in the lip can be a small slit or it can be
a large opening that goes through the lip into the nose. A cleft lip can be on one or both sides of the lip or in the middle of the lip,
which occurs very rarely. Children with a cleft lip also can have a cleft palate.
Cleft Palate: The roof of the mouth (palate) is formed between the sixth and ninth weeks of pregnancy.
A cleft palate happens if the tissue that makes up the roof of the mouth does not join together completely
during pregnancy. For some babies, both the front and back parts of the palate are open. For other babies,
only part of the palate is open.
What problems can oral clefts cause? Babies and children with oral clefts may have:
Feeding problems
Ear infections and hearing loss
Speech problems
Dental problems
When do oral clefts happen?
Oral clefts happen very early in pregnancy. Your baby’s lips are formed by about 6 weeks of pregnancy. Your baby’s palate is formed
by about 10 weeks of pregnancy. Oral clefts happen when your baby’s lips or palate or both don’t form completely.
What causes oral clefts? We’re not sure what causes oral clefts. Some possible causes are:
Changes in your baby’s genes. Genes are part of your baby’s cells that store instructions for the way the body grows and works. They
provide the basic plan for how your baby develops. Genes are passed from parents to children.
Not getting enough folic acid before pregnancy. Folic acid is a vitamin that can help protect your baby from birth defects of the brain
and spine called neural tube defects. It also may reduce the risk of oral clefts by about 25 percent.
Taking certain medicines, like anti-seizure medicine, during pregnancy
Smoking during pregnancy. Smoking causes 1 in 5 (20 percent) oral clefts.
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy
Having certain infections during pregnancy
How are oral clefts treated?
In most cases, oral clefts can be repaired by surgery. Each baby is unique, but surgery to repair cleft lip usually is done at 10 to 12
weeks of age. Surgery for cleft palate usually is done between 9 and 18 months of age. Your child may need more surgery for oral
clefts as he grows. Your baby gets treated by a team of specialists. Most teams include:
Pediatrician. This is a doctor who has special training in taking care of babies and
children.
Plastic surgeon. This is a doctor who repairs or rebuilds parts of the body to
improve how they work and look.
Pediatric dentist. This is a dentist who has special training to care for the teeth of
babies and children.
Orthodontist. This is a dentist who fixes tooth defects and straightens teeth with braces and other methods.
Otolaryngologist or ear, nose and throat specialist (also called ENT). This is a doctor who treats problems of the ears, nose
and throat.
Speech or language specialist. This is a person trained to help with speech problems.
Audiologist. This is a person trained to measure hearing loss and fit hearing aids.
Genetic counselor. This is a person trained to know about genetics, birth defects and other medical problems that run in
families.
Social worker. This is a person trained to help find resources and programs, such as health care and special services, for
people with disabilities.
How common are oral clefts? - About 6,800 babies in the United States are born with oral clefts each year.
Cleft lip and cleft palate affects about 4,200 babies each year. It is more common in Asians and certain Native Americans. Nearly
2,600 babies are born with isolated cleft palate each year. Isolated cleft palate affects babies of all races about the same.
FAMILIES LOVE
COMING TO WIC FOR
THE HEALTHY FOODS
AND NUTRITION TIPS.
Help your kids grow strong with
WIC foods like their favorite fruit
and veggies, cereal, bread,
beans, peanut butter and milk!
What is Disability Awareness?
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
HOPI
WIC PROGRAM
928.737.6362
Hopi Health Care Center
Polacca, AZ 86042
8/19
Volunteer Structural Firefighter Meeting
9am
DNR Conference Rm / Honahnie Bldg
For information call 928-734-3662
9/7 Climb the Mesa to Conquer Cancer 10KRun/Walk
6am:
Shuttle Service Begins @ Hopi Cultural Ctr
7am:
Run/Walk Begins
Registration & Information call (928) 734-1151
8/18
9/13
7am
Registration begins for Hopi EMS Code & Run
Hopi EMS Code & Run Day
Race Begins - Hopi Health Care Center
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Photo by Alice Kewenvoyouma: On Aug. 13 several individuals traveling on Indian Rt. 2
reported seeing a funnel cloud in the area between Kykotsmovi village and Tolani Lake.
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.