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Volume 25, No. 21
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Tribal
Hopi
Senom
Transit
bus
Kyelmuya
November displays Code Talker emblem Council
responds
to
questions
from
Villages
The Initiate
Moon
This Month In
Hopi History
• Nov. 11, 1598: Juan de
Onate arrives at Hopi in
search of gold.
• Nov. 16, 1776: Franciscans arrive in Orayvi to
help against the Navajo.
• Nov. 20, 1863: Kit Carson seeks volunteers in
Orayvi.
• A.D. 900: Early Hopi
moving into Grand Canyon, Black Mesa and Little Colorado area.
• 1859: Mormons arrive
at Orayvi.
• A.D. 1100-1300: Ancestors begin moving to
Hopi Mesas because of
dependable springs.
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
of Events
In the 10/3/17 edition, the
Hopi Tutuveni published
questions and comments by
New Hopi Senom Transit displays the Hopi Code Talker emblem and the flag of the Hopi Tribe
community members raised
during the August Village
Budget Presentations as
Hopi Tutuveni
conducted by the Budget
The Hopi Senom Transit and the Hopi Veterans services
Talas served as Master of Ceremonies and explained Oversight Team (BOT).
had a dedication ceremony of a new public transportation that he had contacted the U.S. Mint about displaying the
The comments and quesbus displaying the Hopi code Talker emblem. The cere- Hopi Code Talker emblem on the bus. The US Mint ad- tions from Villagers were
mony was held on Oct. 20 in honor of the Hopi Code Talk- vised him that the image belonged to the Hopi Tribe and presented to the Hopi Tribers, all veterans and all active military personnel.
they could use it at their discretion. A graphics company al Council for their responAccording to Transit Administrator Donovan Gomez, from Phoenix did the design based on samples of the se(s). The Council listened
it was the idea of Transit Supervisor Shawn Silas to medallion and the Hopi flag.
to and discussed the quesmount the Hopi Code Talker emblem on the bus. Silas
The Hopi Senom Transit does not receive any funding tions and comments at great
shared his idea with Hopi Veterans Services Manager from the Hopi Tribe’s General Fund and is totally de- length and the following
Eugene Talas. Talas was very cooperative and instru- pendent on grant funding from outside sources.
are responses by the Hopi
mental in making this a reality.
Cont’d on P4 Tribal Council to Villages.
Council responses on P2.
Hopi High School Homecoming Royalty
11/2017 Coal cards avail. V.
Chrmns. Ofc. for Hotevilla,
Oraibi & Sichomovi Vlgs
11/7, 9am, Veterans Outreach
Day, HVMC
11/7 & 11/10 No transport
Svcs. Hopi Med. Transportation Program
11/20, 1:30p-4pm, Free Fina-ncial Literacy Workshop,
Hopi Cultural Ctr. Conf. Rm.
11/23 & 24 Thanksgiving,
No transport Svcs. Hopi
Med. Transportation Prgm.
11/2017,
9:30a-12p
&
1:30p-4:30p
Bookmobile,
Hopi Tribal complex MonThurs.
11/8, 1p-3p, Food Handler’s
Trng. Second Mesa Day Sch.
11/13 5:30pm-7pm, NB3
Family Fun Night, HVMC
11/14 9a-3p Hopi Tribal
Employee Hlth Benefit
Fair, HVMC
11/09 Gen. Election for
Hopi Tribal Chairman
& Vice Chairman
2017 Hopi Tribe
General Election
CANVASSING
Homecoming King Jeremiah “Chippy”
Garcia and Queen Kristal Means
First attendants Markel Mahle and Brandi
Namoki
Second attendants Stacy Charley and
Christopher Lomayestewa
Stan Bindell, Hopi Tutuveni
Kristal
Means
was
crowned as queen and Jeremiah “Chippy” Garcia was
crowned king during Hopi
High School’s homecoming
Oct. 27 at Bruin Stadium.
Means, a senior, said winning was great and it was a
wonderful experience. She
didn’t think she would win
because of all the good candidates running.
“I wish we could all get
the crown, but I’m glad
they all ran,” she said. “I
doubted myself because
the others are so good.”
As homecoming queen,
Means feels like a role model for the younger students.
“I have a job they can
look up to. I’ll tell them
to get out of their comfort
zone (to try new experiences),” she said.
Cont’d on P9
Chairman Honanie thanks Navajo Nation Tribal
Council for saving land sacred to both Tribes
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 9, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Office of the Hopi Chairman
HOPI DAY
Kykotsmovi, Ariz. - Hopi Trib- proposal planned by a Scottsdale
Though the media sometimes than $65 million from the Navajo
SCHOOL GYM
al
Chairman
Herman
G.
Honanie
developer,
noting
the
proposal
have
emphasized differences be- Tribe for roads, water and power
Kykotsmovi Village
Doors Open
6:30pm
Event open to the
General Public
For information call
928-734-2507
or 734-25098
today thanked the Navajo Tribal
Council for its decision on October 31 to oppose development at
one of the Seven Natural Wonders
of the World, the Grand Canyon.
The Navajo Council voted against
the proposed multimillion-dollar
project, the “Grand Canyon Escalade,” that included a gondola
tramway into the revered Canyon.
That land is sacred to both Tribes.
In a letter a year ago, Chairman
Honanie urged the Navajo Council
not to support the 420-acre tourism
would “irreversibly compromise
the tranquility and sacredness” of
areas the Hopi Tribe has held sacred for at least a thousand years.
“The Hopi Tribe and many other Southwestern Tribes including
the Navajo Nation hold the Grand
Canyon as a sacred place of reverence, respect and conservation
stewardship. It is important to preserve and protect these sites from
harm and wrongful exploitation,”
the Chairman said in the October,
2016 letter to the Navajo leaders.
tween the two tribes, Chairman
Honanie said, today is a day for
rejoicing the Tribes’ common respect for each other’s sacred commitments: “The Navajo and Hopi
people are and shall remain neighbors, and desire to live in harmony
with mutual respect for each other
for all future generations.”
The Escalade tourist attraction
and resort would have been located near the confluence of the
Colorado and Little Colorado rivers and would have required more
lines, and communications.
Director Leigh Kuwanwisiwma,
who heads the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office, added that the site
would have disturbed land where
Hopi pilgrimages have been taken
for more than a thousand years as
part of a ritual initiation for Hopi
young men. He added the proposed
gondolas on either side of the confluence would go over the top of
sites used for sacred ceremonies
and construction of the Escalade
would destroy Hopi sites. ###
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Hopi Tribal Council Third Quarter Session
September 1, 2017 Agenda (Oct. 31, 2017 Amendment #5)
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CERTIFICATION OF TRIBAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
III. ROLL CALL
IV. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
VI. CORRESPONDENCE
VII. CALENDAR PLANNING
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 01, 07, 08, 09, 10,
21, 22, 23, 2015 – APPROVED 9/25/17. January 04, 05, 06, 07,
25, 26, 27, 28, 2016. February 03, 04, 22, 23, 24, 25, 2016
IX. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Action Item 112-2017 – To approve completed Enrollment Applications for Hopi Tribal Membership – Author/Mary L. Polacca, Director,
Office of Enrollment – 11/7/17 @ 10:30 a.m.
2. Action Item 113-2017 – To approve Hopi Tribe’s formal response to
the August 15, 2017 Consultation Letter re: Construction of new Detention Center – Author/Clifford Qotsaquahu, Tribal Council Representative, Bacavi Village - 11/7/17 @ 1:30 p.m.
3. Action Item 114-2017 – To accept Mishongnovi Village’s participation in tribal audits, satisfying requirements in H-004-2017 and restore
full funding – Author/Samantha Lucas, Chairwoman, Mishongnovi Village Board of Directors - 11/7/17 @ 2:30 p.m.
4. Action Item 115-2017 – To accept grant awards and funding from
U.S. Department of Justice, other federal, local governmental, private
agencies but not disbursed to Judicial branch – Author/Karen Pennington, Chief Judge, Hopi Tribal Court - 11/7/17 @ 3:30 p.m.
XII. REPORTS - (1 hr. time allotted) *Required
1. Office of the Chairman *
2. Office of the Vice Chairman *
3. Office of Tribal Secretary * - Written Third Quarterly Report
4. Office of the Treasurer *
5. General Counsel * - 10/24/17 @ 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. - COMPLETE
6. Office of the Executive Director *
7. Land Commission *
8. Water/Energy Committee *
9. Transportation Committee *
10. Law Enforcement Committee *
11. Office of Revenue Commission *
12. Investment Committee * - Update Report on Investments- Rockefeller Investment Co. & Investment Committee - 11/9/17 @ 10:00 a.m.
– 12:00 noon
13. Health/Education Committee *
14. Annual Report – Hopi Education Endowment Fund – LuAnn Leonard, Director, Hopi Education Endowment Fund- 11/9/17, 3:30-5pm
XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS
1. Audit Team
2. Fire Designee (2)
3. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
– Interview - 11/9/17 @ 9:00 a.m.
XIV. OTHER
1. Hopi Tribal Council Orientation & Priority Setting – Hopi Tribal
Council - 1/23, 24 25/17 @ 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. daily –To be continued
2. Presentation of Final FY 2018 General Fund Budget – Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Chairperson, Budget Oversight Team - 10/26/17 @ 9:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Rescheduled - 11/6/17 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
3. To address and acknowledge Council for their support – Lexie James
- 11/8/17 @ 9:00 a.m.
4. Presentation on Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Project (HAMP) and IHS
projects, - HUC, IHS, & EPA Reps - 11/8/17 @ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
5. Discussion – Letter of Concern re: Hopi Solid Waste Program – Phillip Quochytewa, Sr., - 11//8/17 @ 1:30 p.m.
6. Discussion re: programmatic issues/concerns with Virgil Pinto, Chief
Ranger, Hopi Resource Enforcement Services and Priscilla Pavatea,
Director, Office of Range Management - 11//9/17 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS
1. Action Item 014-2017 – To amend Ordinance 17A (Revised) to increase fees on all non-Hopi businesses – Author/Danny Honanie, Chief
Revenue Commissioner, Office of Revenue Commission – TABLED
– Rescheduled - 10/3/17 @ 1:30 p.m. – APPROVED
2. Action Item 079-2017 – Request for supplemental funds to cover operational costs for Hopi Solid Waste Management Program – FY
2017 – Author/Mike Puhuyesva, Executive Staff Assistant, Office of
the Vice Chairman – 9/5/17 @ 10:30 a.m. –APPROVED
3. Action Item 083-2017 – To accept Village of Shungopavi’s participation in the audits of the Hopi Tribe, satisfying audit requirements
in H-004-2017 and restore full funding – Author/Maxine Wadsworth,
Village of Shungopavi – 9/5//17 @ 1:30 p.m. - DEFEATED
4. Action Item 085-2017 – To approve completed Enrollment Applications for Hopi Tribal Membership – Author/Mary L. Polacca, Director,
Office of Enrollment - 9/5/17 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED
5. Action Item 086-2017 – To approve Hopi Tribal Relinquishment of
a Minor – Author/Mary L. Polacca, Director, Office of Enrollment –
9/5/17 @ 3:30 p.m. - APPROVED
6. Action Item 087-2017 – To authorize Tribal Chairman or designee for
executing all necessary related documents & final approval of all funding
applications – Author/Daniel Honahni - 9/6/17, 9AM APPROVED
7. Action Item 088-2017 – To approve PH 17-F37 – Water & Sewer
Facilities for scattered homes – Author/Lydell Yazzie, Field Engineer,
I.H.S., OHE&E, EADO - 9/7/17 @ 9:00 a.m. - APPROVED
8. Action Item 089-2017 – To approve PH-17-U99 – Upper village of
Moenkopi Sewer Phase 2 – Author/Jesse DeCoteau, Project Engineer,
I.H.S., OHE&E, EADO - 9/7/17 @ 10:00 a.m. - APPROVED
9. Action Item 090-2017 – To allocate $1,000,000.00 to cover costs
related to the processing of economic development opportunities – Author/Lamar Keevama, Tribal Council Representative, Village of Bacavi
- 9/7/17 @ 11:00 a.m. - APPROVED
10. Action Item 091-2017 – To approve a study of a suitable HPL site
for the development of an S E C Power Corp. electrical power facility
– Author/Lamar Keevama, Tribal Council Representative, Village of
Bacavi - 9/7/17 @ 1:30 p.m. - APPROVED
11. Action Item 092-2017 – To approve a study of a suitable HPL site
for the development of a Frontier Applied Sciences facility - Author/Lamar Keevama, Tribal Council Representative, Village of Bacavi- 9/7/17,
2:30 p.m. -APPROVED
12. Action Item 093-2017 – To retain services of a consultant to provide election services as outlined in Section 2.4 of Consulting Agreement – Author/Kristopher Holmes, Chairman, Hopi Election Board 9/6/17 @10:00 a.m. – REFERRED TO ADMINISTRATION
13. Action Item 094-2017 – To accept grant award of $600,000.00
from Centers for Disease Control to provide a Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program – Dana Russell - 9/6/17 @ 11:00 a.m.
- APPROVED
14. Action Item 095-2017 – To approve revision to term limits for appointed officers and positions of the Hopi Tribe – Author/Lamar Keevama, Tribal Council Representative, Village of Bacavi - 9/7/17 @ 3:30
p.m. - APPROVED
15. Action Item 096-2017 – To establish a Special Revolving Account
and authorize use of funds by the Small Animal Control Program 9/6/17 @ 1:30 p.m. - APPROVED
16. Action Item 097-2017 – To approve Lease Agreement between the
Hopi Tribe on behalf of First Mesa Consolidated Villages and Hopi
Foundation – KUYI - 9/6/17 @ 2:30 p.m. – APPROVED
17. Action Item 098-2017 – To allocate & donate $3,000.00 annually for the next 5 years to Miss Hopi Committee for higher education
scholarships for Miss Hopi and/or Royalty – Author/Lamar Keevama,
Tribal Council Representative, Village of Bacavi - 9/25/17 @ 3:30 p.m.
- APPROVED
18. Action Item 099-2017 – To approve amendment to the Conflict Public Defender Contract for Antol & Hance, P.C. – Author/Karen Pennington, Chief Judge, Hopi Tribal Court - 9/25/17, 1:30pm - APPROVED
19. Action Item 100-2017 – To approve the FY 2018 Indian Housing
Plan – Author/Wes Corben, Executive Director, Hopi Tribal Housing
Authority - 9/25/17 @ 2:30 p.m. – APPROVED
20. Action Item 101-2017 – Village of Mishongnovi request for funds –
Author/Samantha Lucas, Chairwoman, Village of Mishongnovi Board
of Directors - 9/26/17 @ 9:00 a.m. - APPROVED
21. Action Item 102-2017 – To satisfy audit requirements pursuant to
H-004-2017 and H-063-2001 – Author/Maxine Wadsworth, Office Administrator, Village of Shungopavi - 9/25/17, 11am APPROVED
22. Action Item 103-2017 –To approve and amend the Fiscal Year 2017
Expenditure Authorization & Appropriations Language – Author/Theresa Thin Elk, General Counsel, Office of General Counsel - 9/25/17 @
10:00 a.m. - WITHDRAWN
23. Action Item 104-2017 – To approve a three year employment contract between the Hopi Tribe and Craig Wallace for Chief Prosecutor –
Author/Theresa Thin Elk, General Counsel, Office of General Counsel
- 9/26/17 @ 10:00 a.m. – APPROVED
24. Action Item 105-2017 – To obtain funding of $127,338.02 from the
Wells Fargo Money Market Mutual Fund, which were not spent during
the construction of First Mesa Elementary School (FMES) – Author/
Alma Sinquah, Chief School Administrator, FMES - 10/3/17 @ 9:00
a.m. - APPROVED
25. Action Item 106-2017 – To approve the Hopi Tribe to participate
in USDA Rainfall Index Pasture Rangeland & Forage Pilot Insurance
Pgm & approve Agriculture Fund – Author/Theresa Thin Elk, General
Counsel, Office of General Counsel (add-on) – 9/26/17 – APPROVED
26. Action Item 107-2017 – Arizona Public Service’s request for Rightof-Way, Grant of Easement – Author/Eric Tewa, Sr., Realty Technician,
Office of Real Estate Services - 10/3/17 @ 10:00 a.m. - APPROVED
27. Action Item #108-2017 – To amend consultant contract for purposes of appraising the fee and fair rental value of the Tribe’s land and
water rights in Cibola, La Paz County, AZ – Author/Lamar Keevama,
Chairman, Land Commission - 10/3/17 @ 11:00 a.m. – APPROVED
28. Action Item 109-2017 – Request for 2017 General Fund Allocation
– Author/Priscilla Pavatea, Chairperson, Sichomovi Village Governing
Board - 10/23/17 @ 10:30 a.m. - APPROVED
29. Action Item 110-2017 – To reduce salaries of Tribal Council by
12% and eliminate their fringe benefits – Author/Cedric Kuwaninvaya, Community Service Representative, Upper Village of Moenkopi 10/23/17 @ 1:30 p.m. - DEFEATED
30. Action Item 111-2017 – To hire and approve Lobbying contract
with Sixkiller Consulting, LLC – Author/Carlene Tenakhongva, Chief
of Staff, Office of the Chairman - 10/23/17 @ 2:30 p.m. - APPROVED
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throughout the entire Hopi
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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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COMPLETE REPORTS
1. Report – update on LCR/Water Rights litigation – Thayne Lowe,
Colin Campbell and Jana Sutton, Attorneys at Law, Osborn Maledon 10/2/17 @ 10:30 – 5:00 p.m. – COMPLETE
2. Report – update on Hopi v. Wachovia settlement – Norberto Cisneros, Attorney - 10/5/17 @ 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – COMPLETE
APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS
1. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
– Interviews: 10/24/17 @ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - COMPLETE
OTHER COMPLETE
1. Presentation of updated recommendations for FY 2018 General Fund
Budget Allocation – Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Chair – Budget Oversight
Team - 9/26/17 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE
2. Discussion of concerns re: grazing of livestock in the HPL & D6
rangelands – Hopi Tribal Council & HPL/D6 Ranchers - 9/28/17 @
9:00 – 5:00 p.m. (To be held at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center) –
COMPLETE
3. Introduction of Hopi BIA Chief of Police – Troy Honahni, Jr., Staff
Assistant, Office of the Chairman – Rescheduled - 10/4/17 @ 9:00 a.m.
– COMPLETE
4. Presentation of policies and documents to be used by the Small Animal Control Program – Dr. Ron Reid, Deputy Executive Director – Rescheduled - 10/4/17 @ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon – COMPLETE
5. Presentation on health effects of commercial tobacco and secondhand smoke – Terri Honani, Diabetes Prevention Educator, Special Diabetes Program – Rescheduled - 10/4/17 @ 2:30 p.m. – COMPLETE
6. Discussion re: I.H.S. utilizing federal funds to install & provide water
& sewer services to G Sheds that have been converted to homes - Lamar Keevama, Tribal Council Representative – Rescheduled – 10/4/17
@ 3:30 p.m. - COMPLETE
7. Discussion to address Village comments/questions regarding the FY
2018 General Fund Budget and BOT’s recommendation to cut fringe
benefits for Hopi Tribal Council Representatives – Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Chairman, Budget Oversight Team - 10/5/17 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
– COMPLETE
8. Discussion: 10/2/17 Memorandum from Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., re: EPA Enforcement – Wallace Youvella, Sr., Tribal
Council Representative, First Mesa Consolidated Villages - 10/23/17
@ 3:30 p.m. – COMPLETE
9. Discussion: 8/16/17 letter to HTC on Concerns regarding the Chief Revenue Officer – Randall Selestewa, Deputy Revenue Commissioner – OGC
legal review & opinion - Rescheduled - 10/24/17, 1:30pm COMPLETE
10. Presentation of Final FY 2018 General Fund Budget – Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Chairperson, Budget Oversight Team - 10/25/17 @ 9:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – COMPLETE
TRIBAL COUNCIL
Herman G. Honanie
CHAIRMAN
Alfred Lomahquahu Jr
VICE CHAIRMAN
Theresa Lomakema
Tribal Secretary
Robert Sumatzkuku
Tribal Treasurer
Alfonso Sakeva
Sergeant-At-Arms
Village of Upper Moenkopi
Michael Elmer
Bruce Fredericks
Wayne Kuwanhyoima
LeRoy Shingoitewa
Village of Bakabi
Ruth Kewanimptewa
Lamar Keevama
Clifford Quotsaquahu
Village of Kykotsmovi
Jack Harding, Jr.
Antone Honanie
David Talayumptewa
Nada Talayumptewa
Village of Sipaulovi
Anita Bahnimptewa
Rosa Honani
Norene Kootswatewa
First Mesa Consolidated Vlgs
Albert T. Sinquah
Dale Sinquah
Celestino Youvella
Wallace Youvella Sr.
Village of Mishongnovi
Emma Anderson
Craig Andrews
Pansy K. Edmo
Rolanda Yoyletsdewa
HOPI TUTUVENI |
Hopi Tribal Council responds to
questions by community members
August 14, 2017 - Moencopi Village Presentation
1. Why did Chairman and Vice Chairman’s offices not
receive a cut?
• It was the Hopi Tribal Council’s decision to leave
at 2017 level due to elections this year.
2. Does the FY 2018 General Fund budget get approved
before the new tribal leaders take seat?
• Yes
3. When did Tribal Council start receiving fringe benefits?
• Around fiscal year 2012 during Leroy Shingoitewa’s
term - Health, I.H.S. does not cover some entities
off the reservation. This was implemented for Health
benefits only, there are NO laws prohibiting this.
Council benefits do not include the 401k Retirement,
Social Security, Unemployment, Medicare, Medicaid, Life insurance, or Worker’s Compensation.
4. Should HTC representatives consider strategic planning?
1 at village level, one at tribal level; two pots of payment.
• Villages are responsible for their strategic planning including economic development. HTC along
with key departments are responsible for the tribal
government’s strategic planning.
5. HTC representatives should be present at village presentations to explain questions regarding them.
• A lot of times HTC have other obligations that
require their attendance.
6. Village member recommends BOT stress to HTC that
their involvement is important.
• During updates to Council, they are directly involved.
For budget presentations, it is their prerogative.
7. How much money allotted to HTC has actually been
toward completing goals?
• Proposals are presented to Council for certain projects and long term goals. These are decided by resolution on a case by case basis. Some of these areas are land issues, water issues, health issues and
other important items. HTC allocates funds to programs to provide the services to the Hope people.
8. Village allocations are only enough to cover salaries
& wages, there is no funding for projects.
• How Villages budget their funds are up to each Village/Board as what they prioritize for their Village.
What is allotted to the Villages are what funds the
Tribe can afford. There have been efforts by Council
to establish other funding sources.
9. BOT works on the budget and others work on re-organization, is there a team looking at personnel?
• Yes, Task Team 2 was created to work on these tasks.
10. Village CSA recommends HTC not expend the
Proceeds of Labor.
• These funds also fund the Villages.
11. Can Chairman over rule the budget?
• No, Council has the authority as a whole.
12. Questions are posed to candidates during election,
but HTC represents the body of people?
13. Who does the lobbying?
• Sixkiller firm.
14. Do they settle issues within that fiscal year?
• Lobbyist do not complete/settle issues, they advise
and help get the issues known to the proper entities. Issues are completed by Council, decisions
are made on a case by case basis. Some issues are
not completed within a year.
15. Why does the Chairman attend some major meet
ings alone, why not take delegates with him?
• Council members represent the tribe at meetings that
they are assigned from committees or council directives; some are delegated to assist the Chairman.
16. What is the tribe doing to assist villages that are
not up to date with their audits?
• Shungopovi and Mishongnovi have been approved
to receive their funds, this helps the Villages to pay
for more audits services to complete their audits.
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amount of funds in an account specifically for the Village of Oraibi. The Finance department should have the
figures of what that amount should be up to this date.
18. When Hopi Tribal Council makes decisions they
need to stand behind them.
19. Hopi Tribal Council needs to give directives to villages since they are receiving tribal funding.
• Villages need to provide documentation of expended funds to village members. CSAs state it is the
village money so village members have that right The Hopi Tutuveni welcomes the subto know what funds are being used on.
mission of articles, press releases and
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letters to the editor and should be in
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provided. Villagers have stated that maybe if the
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rules (policies) and enforce them in order to pre- increase the likelihood of publication.
vent situations concerning funds that are not being If you have questions or require addiproperly managed.
21. How is the tribe getting ready for Peabody closure? tional information, please contact the
• Task Team One was directed to work with all parties
involve with the closure of NGS to have Peabody or Managing Editor, Louella Nahsonhoya,
other mining company to continue to provide rev- at (928) 734-3282.
enues to the Tribe from the sale of Tribe’s natural
resources. Solar project along I-40 corridor could
be a potential site to generate energy for sale to
neighboring communities. Coal is the only really LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
the resource that the Tribe can count on. The Tribe
has to invest in upgrading all internal infrastruc- Letters to the editor provide an opportunity for
ture within the Tribe’s offices, procedures, policies individuals to share their opinions on issues
to ensure opportunities are available to the Tribe to of concern to Tutuveni readers. Letter should
pursue revenue generating projects.
not exceed 500 words and must include the
August 16, 2017 – Shungopavi, Mishongnovi, Sipau- full name of the author, contact information
lovi Village Presentation
(Phone number or email address) and place of
1. What happened to revenues?
residence. Anonymous letters and letters writ• They are used for budgeting for programs within
the Tribal government. Prior to Shingoitewa ad- ten under pseudonyms will not be published,
ministration, Shwaab was doing a good job with nor will letters considered by the Tutuveni
investments. Switching to Morgan Keegan/Wacho- editorial board to be libelous or slanderous in
via cost the Tribe a lot of money. What potentially nature (e.g. personal attacks or unsubstantiated
could the Tribe have earned?
accusations).
2. NGS Closure/Peabody Coal; What is HTC doing or
what has HTC done in recent years?
• This is a recent development that the Tribe is facing
although the Tribe should have been seeking other PRESS RELEASES:
resources and preparing for the future.
The Tutuveni welcomes press releases prepared
3. A lot of money went to lawyer fees.
by organizations, agencies, departments and
4. In 2013 – 45 attorneys on payroll, totaled $34M.
5. What is the status on revenue generations/projects?
programs. Press Releases must state it is a Press
6. Villages to concentrate on essential services – trash, Release/News Release and include complete
roads, water
contact information (author’s full name, tele7. Tribe’s lack of audits hampers grant apps and IDC.
phone number or email address, position title
• Yes
8. Did HTC receive a pay raise?
and organization) and must be submitted on of• NO. Council has been at this level for a number of ficial letterhead. The Tutuveni publishes press
years. Council is approximately mid-level on the
releases as a public service and cannot guaranpay scale of the Tribe.
9. LCR Litigation – Villages told HTC to stop process. tee that all submissions will be published.
• This is for the future of water resources for the Hopi
Tribe. Certain members of the Tribe wish to stop LCR
Litigation. The Hopi Tribe continues to fight for the NEWS ARTICLES:
future of our People. The Tribe’s participation is very
The Hopi Tutuveni welcomes original articles
critical to what the outcome will be for the Tribe.
10. Recommend “city” type “government services”.
reporting on local, state and national news
• When you have city type services, they are funded items of interest to its readers. We are espeby taxes. Follow infrastructure, put lines under
cially interested in articles reporting on events
the streets, this eliminates the process of going
through individual land owners. Law enforcement and activities involving members of the Hopi
would be a service that may be beneficial through Tribe. Submissions must include full contact
“city” type government services. Especially given information (author’s name, mailing address
August 15, 2017 – Hotevilla, Bacavi, Oraibi, Kykotsthe large area that they currently patrol. HEPO
and telephone number or email address). The
movi Village Presentation
has worked with Village clean ups in the past,
Tutuveni reserves the right to edit articles for
1. Fiscal Year 2017 some villages were allocated
Solid Waste program would be another program
$82,500, were audits complete? Where are the funds?
that could be utilized for this service. Solid Waste style, length and clarity. If significant editing
• Some audits were. The funds are within the Village budget.
is providing this service, contact the Solid Waste
is required, the Managing Editor will commu2. Who has the information for the remaining funds?
program for more information.
nicate with the author prior to publication.
• Hopi Tribal Treasurer.
August 17, 2017 – Walpi, Sichomovi, Tewa, Yu-Weh3. If audits are complete, should our village provide us
Loo-Pahki Village Presentation
the information regarding the completion?
1. Did everyone take the 12% reduction?
• Yes.
SUBMISSION PROCESS:
• No, the budget was reduced on the overall total.
4. Representatives and Administration do not know
2. Recommend getting rid of HTC committees, there Letters, press releases and news articles may
where our village funds are and what they are being
have been no reports to the public.
be submitted in person, by mail or email to:
expended on, this is causing confusion.
• Some Council representatives do report to their Vil- Louella Nahsonhoya, Managing Editor, P.O.
5. BOT needs to be on top of accountability.
lage. Revision of Hopi Code is a long process due
6. Are concerns brought to villages?
to other entities coming forth with issues that are Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039; email ad• They should be by the Council Representatives from
not being addressed affectively. Individuals are not dress: LNahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us. The Tueach Village.
happy with the process or outcome.
tuveni is published on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday
7. How much money was not spent by programs in
3. Navajo County declared plague, is the tribe prepared of the month and all submissions must be reprevious years, is that information available?
for emergencies like this?
• Information is available, requests can be made
• Health department does have community outreach ceived one week prior to publication date (call
through the Tribal Secretary’s Office.
and education programs in place to inform the peo- 928-734-3282 for deadline schedule).
8. Who has oversight of villages?
ple of health issues.
• Council has limited oversight over the Villages. When
Council gets involved with Village issues, Villages 4. Are the Revolving Accounts added together with the
general funds to equal the 12% reduction?
are not cooperative. Villages issues that come up to
PUBLICATION/CIRCULATION:
• No
Council are issues that are created within the Village.
st
9. Village member recommends that funds be reported 5. HTC is receiving the highest budget, but we are not The Hopi Tutuveni is delivered on the 1 and
rd
to villages.
receiving reports from our village representatives.
3 Tuesday of the month to the following lo• Village members should be informed of how the 6. Recommendations are input in the Tutuveni but these cations: Keams Canyon Store, Polacca Circle
funds are being used by programs.
recommendations are not being addressed.
M, Hopi Health Care Center, Hopi Cultural
10. Are general fund revenue projections set?
• Village comments and recommendations were adCenter, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Hotevil11. Legislative and Executive allocations are high, there
dressed to Council on October 5, 2017.
are programs out there that need the funding, consid7. Letters are written but the public never receives a response. la Store, Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi
er villages.
Legacy Inn and Tribal Government Complex.
12. Chairman and Vice Chairman Offices are over 8. Sichomovi Village is being penalized for audits, previThe Hopi Tutuveni is mailed to subscribers on
ous audits were not the current CSAs fault.
staffed, decrease in staff can save.
•
The
Board
has
the
fiduciary
responsibility
and
the day of publication.
13. Elderly services are important and needed, the closshould
ensure
that
all
financial
procedures
are
folest place is the Hopi Assisted Living Facility but clilowed. Recommendation was made to Villages to
ents have to be capable of taking care of themselves.
14. Does Hopi Tribal Council get paid?
come up with a policy, using the Tribe’s Financial HOPI TUTUVENI EDITORIAL BOARD:
• Yes. They should be paid for meetings they attend.
Policies as a guide to come up with remedies to ad- Dr. Angela Gonzales
15. With the declining revenues, how are villages spenddress the situations where the V
Belma Navakuku
ing their funds?
9. Recommend that the community be involved in the
Candace Hamana
16. Yu-Weh-Loo-Pahki, are they to continue funding annually?
Appropriations Language.
• Yes
Curtis Honanie
• What is it that the communities want to provide
17. Oraibi is recognized as a village but have no adminto the Appropriations Language? The CSA is the
istrative operations, how do they continue to receive
Village representative and they are involved and do
funding when audits are not complete?
have a representative on the BOT. CSA’s should be
• Constitution names the Villages that are to be asVillage Presentations
conveying the wishes of the people/village board,
sisted by the Tribe. The Village should have a large
Continued on P5
rather than their own personal opinions.
4 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI
“We’ve been funded as a sub grantee by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) since 1986,
we’re currently in our 31st year of ADOT funding,” said
Gomez. “We submit a grant every 2 years for Section
5311 funding. We also receive funding from the Hopi
Department of Transportation’s (HDOT) Transportation
Improvement Program as well as from the Federal Transit Administration’s Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Apportionments. These three funding sources
make us 100% federally funded. We haven’t made a request from the Hopi General Fund for two years.”
The new 2017 Championship Defender is a 32-passenger bus and the largest in their fleet of 7 vehicles.
The cost of the bus was $157,638.25. ADOT paid for
90% of the cost and the Transit program paid for 10%.
The bus was purchased as part of the vehicle replacement program.
“We will be purchasing two new smaller busses this
year to replace the maroon busses we received in 2016,”
said Gomez.
“The new bus graphics are actually part of our marketing and service branding plan,” said Gomez. “You
may remember several years ago that our vehicles were
plain white busses, one even had “Havasu Transit” on
the side. Our 23-passenger bus was a maroon color, so
we decided to stay with that color as our riders could already identify with the color. In 2016 we received three
new busses in the maroon color with our new Hopi Senom Transit logo on the side. This is what the branding
of services is, so that people know who we are, what we
do and what we look like. It’s kind of like McDonald’s
– everybody knows what the Golden Arches look like, a
3-year old child can point out a McDonald’s to you and
they know what’s there, what they serve and they like it
because it’s consistent. Only thing is that Transit is better than McDonalds…! We’re ordering two more new
busses the size of our smaller busses and we’ll be looking for new designs for these busses. The public is certainly welcome to suggest designs for the new busses.
Everyone invited to thank, remember and honor all veterans for their
sacrifice and honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
All Color Guards and Royalty requested to march during posting of colors!
9:00 AM REGISTRATION
FIRST 150 VETERANS TO
RECEIVE AN INCENTIVE
Lori Piestewa Post 80 Royalty. L-R: Jada Pooyouma
second attendant, Kerissa Ben Miss Post 80, Shawauana Polequaptewa first attendant
Wallace sworn in
Chief Prosecutor
DOOR PRIZES
SPEAKERS
PERFORMANCES
HEALTHY LUNCH PROVIDED
INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS
VA MEDICAL CARE
VA BENEFITS
VA HOUSING
HOPI PROGRAMS
HOPI HEALTH CARE CENTER
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
MANY MORE BOOTHS!
FOR INFORMATION OR TO
VOLUNTEER:
Contact Hopi Veterans Services
(928) 734-3461 / 3463
Hopi Three Canyon Ranch
Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe
Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie administers the
Oath of Office to Craig Wallace after being selected by
the Hopi Tribal Council to serve as Chief Prosecutor.
Wallace previously served as Chief Prosecutor from
2013-2014 before his appointment to serve as Acting
Chief Judge which had been vacant for an extended period of time.
Wallace is now returning to his former position and has
a planned agenda to make improvements to the system
and processes.
GENERAL ELECTION
November 9, 2017
Hopi Chairman and Vice Chairman
HOPI TUTUVENI |
PROPOSED FY 2018 GENERAL FUND BUDGET RECOMENDATIONS
BUDGET OVERSIGHT TEAM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017
5
Village Budget Presentations Continued from P2
August 17, 2017 – Walpi, Sichomovi, Tewa, Yu-Weh-Loo-Pahki Cont’d
BOT
Revolving Account
RECOMMENDATIONS
10. Why are village audits due in June and programs in September?
VILLAGES
40100
290,400.00
Sichomovi
11. Sichomovi does not have additional sources of funds.
40200
290,400.00
Bacavi
12. Burial services should be considered to not have a reduction. Message was re40300
290,400.00
Hotevilla
layed to come to BOT and provide support for the services not to be reduced. Reply
40400
290,400.00
Kyakotsmovi
was that it wasn’t their job, they are a recommending body. The department needs
40500
290,400.00
Mishongnovi
40600
290,400.00
Sipaulovi
to assess their eligibility requirements for services. There are two different funding
40700
290,400.00
Shungopavi
sources, each have different levels of funding available.
40900
290,400.00
Upper Moencopi
13. Recommend that CSAs be invited to draft the Appropriations Language.
41000
290,400.00
Tewa
41100
290,400.00
Lower Moencopi
• The CSA’s do have representation on the BOT.
41200
290,400.00
Walpi
14. HTC getting paid is breaking their own law, they receive salaries and paid benefits.
41300
290,400.00
Yu-Weh-Loo-Pah-Ki
15. HTC Reps should be educated. An elementary class went to visit HTC Chambers
no budget Oryvi
290,400.00
and the topic of Election process was ridiculous.
SUBTOTAL
3,775,200.00
16. Representatives should attend village meetings, where are they now?
LEGISLATIVE
• First Mesa, Consolidation is an issue, representatives have received letters stating
01100
802,596.00
Tribal Council
that the Villages are not represented because the they are not voted for by the people.
12000
265,592.00
Tribal Secretary
PROGRAM(S)
Dept #
13100
13200
13300
13400
Water/Energy Committee
Land Commission
Transportation Committee
Law Enforcement Committee
Health & Education
Investment Oversight
Enrollment
Treasurer
Revenue Com.
MISS HOPI
BOT
SUBTOTAL
12,000.00
12,000.00
12,000.00
12,000.00
12,000.00
12,000.00
146,628.00
234,815.00
180,898.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
1,709,029.00
15100
15200
15300
01200
01500
01300
01280
01350
EXECUTIVE
Chairman's Office
Vice Chairman
Executive Director
General Counsel
Lobbying
Prosecutor
Public Defender
Domestic Violence
SUBTOTAL
360,571.00
303,028.00
219,584.00
642,250.00
125,000.00
570,665.00
318,888.00
63,269.00
2,603,255.00
14200
JUDICIAL
Court Admin
SUBTOTAL
913,667.00
913,667.00
33190
H.A.L.F.
Hopi Assisted Living
SUBTOTAL
150,000.00
150,000.00
22000
23000
21000
24000
24500
39100
23100
DATS
Financial Management
Human Resources
MIS (IT)
Facilities/Risk Mgt
Utilities
Planning & Economic
T.E.R.O.
SUBTOTAL
1,426,148.00
389,822.00
807,000.00
1,064,904.00
280,000.00
155,890.00
91,912.00
4,215,676.00
DEPT OF HEALTH SV
Health
OAAS - Elder Com
OAAS - Adm/Nutr
SUBTOTAL
53,053.00
3,872.00
45,100.00
102,025.00
12100
11000
11100
11200
33000
33130
33131
SOCIAL SERVICES
Indigent Burial
SUBTOTAL
DOE
Education
SUBTOTAL
164,648.00
164,648.00
35000
35500
38105
35700
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works
Solid Waste
Small Animal Control
Veterinary Services
SUBTOTAL
101,295.00
795,600.00
106,856.00
100,333.00
1,104,084.00
34200
34100
DNR
Hopi Water Res
Cultural Preserv
32100
31000
SUBTOTAL
158,926.00
183,094.00
1,125,141.00
1,467,161.00
33600
01600
10200
REGULATED ENTITIES
Veterans Sevices
Tutuveni
Election Office
SUBTOTAL
116,879.00
168,514.00
100,872.00
386,265.00
NATURAL RESOURCES
Mining Royalties
1,224.00 Water Draw
Peabody Annual Non-Recoupable Rental
Peabody Annual Admin Fee
SRP GENERATION PERFORMANCE
TRIBAL PROGRAM REVENUES
Court Fines & Forfitures
Court Costs
Practice Fees
317,768.00 Filling Fees
Copying/Misc. Costs
12,846.00
Tribal Employee Rights Fees (TERO)
Bus. License/Fees
Tour Permits
46,410.00 Business Sales 3%
Base Budget
Over Base Budget
Revenue Projections
Over Revenue Projection
Hopi Tribe Budget Analyst
Wgaseoma 10/24/17
15.22%
22.07%
25.00%
20.00%
22.07%
5.34%
457,064.00
0.88%
24.64%
15.00%
10.00%
10.00%
5.00%
5.00%
0.00%
0.00%
10.16%
82,476.00
66,524.00
225,759.00
8,436.00
35,770.00
300,000.00
718,965.00
508,555.00
Total FY 2018 General Fund Revenue Projection
15,922,745.00
0.00
Wgaseoma, Budget Analyst 9/13/2017
0.60%
PLEASE
Dept Public
Dept Public
Works
Safety
Public
Public
Safe Reg Ent
Social
Dept Public
Dept Works
Public
Solid
Waste
Emergency
Services
Veterans
DNR
Works
Safety
Small
Indigent
Dept
PublicAnimal
Works Water Res Struct
Public Fire
Safe Elections
Social
Reg Ent
Vet Srvs
HRES
Burial Education
Tutuveni
CPO
Solid
Waste
DNR
Emergency
Veterans
Services
$1,104,084
$19,360
Total
Water Res $1,467,161
Struct Fire $386,265
Dept
Elections
Indigent $164,648
Small
Animal $468,563
CPO
HRES
Burial Education
Vet
Srvs
Tutuveni
0.11%
0.96%
6.45%
2.74%
8.58%
2.25%
100.00%
$468,563
$1,104,084
$19,360 $164,648
$1,467,161
$386,265
Total
GF Recommended
Budget
Total
$17,108,118
0.11%
0.96%
6.45%
2.74%
2.25%
100.00%
GF Recommended Budget Total
$17,108,118
15.22%
8.58%
8.58%
6.45%
5.34%
5.34%
$ -
332,999.00
175,556.00
SubTotal
15.22%
10.16%
430,306.00
$
24.64%
20.00%
15.00%
88,210.00
300.00
11,500.00
2,600.00
1,160.00
110,176.00
97,612.00
4,000.00
114,748.00
SubTotal
$
Miscellaneous
Indirect Cost Recovery
Dividends
24.64%
25.00%
14,264,919.00
SubTotal
Legislative
Executive
HTC Council
Chairman
Committees
Chairman
IT
Legislative Vice
Executive
Tribal
Sec
Exec
Director
Utilities
Dept
HTC
Council
Chairman
DATS
Enrollment
Counsel
Finance
Health
Committees General
Vice Chairman
IT
Revenue
Facilities
Services
Tribal Sec Public
ExecDefender
Director
Dept
Utilities
Treasurer
Dom Violence
HR
Health
Hopi
Enrollment
General
Counsel Judicial
Health
Finance
BOT
Prosecutor
T.E.R.O.
Com
Court
Assisted
Hopi
Revenue
Public
Defender
Facilities Elder
Services
Miss
Hopi
Lobbying
Planning
Nutrition
Admin
Living
Villages
Treasurer
Dom
Violence
Hopi
HR
Judicial
Health
$1,738,214
$2,603,255
$913,667
$3,775,200
BOT
Prosecutor
Assisted $4,215,676
T.E.R.O. $102,025
Hopi
Court $150,000
Elder Com
Miss
Hopi
Planning
Admin
Nutrition
Villages
Lobbying
Living
22.07%
10.16%
15.22%
5.34%
0.88%
24.64%
0.60%
$913,667 $150,000 $4,215,676 $102,025
$2,603,255
$3,775,200 $1,738,214
10.16%
12,500,000.00
464,919.00
60,000.00
30,000.00
1,210,000.00
SubTotal
16,394,299.00
684,634.00
2018 BOT General Funds (GF) Recommended Budget
As of November 1, 2017
2018 BOT General Funds (GF) Recommended Budget
DATS As of November 1, 2017
1% Target Allowance
Over/Under Target Allowance
22.07%
$
$
Loan Interest & Rentals/Leases
KoKopeli Inn
Walpi Housing
75,152.00 Legacy Inn (MDC)
T Mobile Lease
Canyon Farm cell tower
Questar ROW
17,078,933.00
16,231,978.00
846,955.00
15,922,745.00
1,156,188.00
SUBTOTAL
2018 Revenue
Projections
Revenue Source
226,650.00
241,913.00
468,563.00
DEPT of PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety/Emergency
Structural Fire
Resource Enforcement Svs
SUBTOTAL
CONTINGENCY
** FY 2018 GENERAL FUND REVENUE PROJECTIONS **
19,360.00
19,360.00
36000
36300
36600
01105
3,664.00
Other statements from Hopi Tribal Council
• A lot of misinformation is being disseminated among the Hopi/Tewa Senom, this
discredits the Hopi Tribal Council and all programs which are working for the best
interest of the Hopi/Tewa people.
• Recommendation that Council be paid hourly and that they be paid from Village
budgets. Villages would need to improve their administrative procedures to implement effective systems to provide this type of service.
• BOT’s recommendation to cut Council’s fringe benefits, it would be up to Council
to decide. The perception of what is actually provided to Council and whether it
was legal or not. Further information needs to be provided to Council as to how
the payment of benefits for Council came about. For some this is the only health
insurance available to the Council representatives. The Council is only afforded
Health, Vision and Dental coverage. Recommendation to leave the benefits within
the Council budget. Recommend to change to Health benefits and not Fringe benefits. Information requested for how much it will cost each rep for the benefits from
outside sources.
• What we are discussing is the fact, level of available revenues are decreasing, but
with the discussion today there are things that are being put back into the budget.
• Information of a 32hr work week vs a 40 hour work week. Benefit Committee would
be the proper entity to provide this information.
• Task with cutting the budget that will not impact the people too much.
0.88%
0.60%
0.11%
0.96%
0.88%
0.60%
0.11%
0.96%
6.45%
2.74%
2.74%
8.58%
2.25%
2.25%
NOTE:
These are only
recommended
2018 General Fund Budget Proposals
as submitted
to the Budget Oversight
Team (BOT).
Final action on
the 2018 budget we be acted upon by the
Tribal Council
In November .
6 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI
Hopi Credit Association (HCA)
seeks experienced non-profit
Executive Director
HOPI TRIAL COURT
KEAMS CANYON,
ARIZONA
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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FOR YOUR
HEALTH.
In the Matter of the
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Change of Name Of:
in
1952 and is a Certified Native Community DeROXANE MARY SMITH
velopment
Financial Institute (CDFI) located on the
Sioux Tribal Census NumHopi
Indian
Reservation in northern Arizona. HCA
ber: 3024017963
provides loans for Hopi members in consumer, business, home construction & home improvement, and
financial education services - all intended to promote personal, community and economic growth.
The Executive Director directs the overall operations of the HCA, assuring quality control over all
aspects of operations, ensuring financial soundness
of the organization, compliance with HCA’s policies and procedures, and professional delivery of
products and services in line with its Mission.
To view the full Position Description and downAny party seeking to inload the job application please log on to www.
tervene in said proceeding, hopi-nsn.gov/hopi-credit-association and forward
must file an appropriate
both application and resume to wayne@hopicredpleading with the Hopi
it.us or mail to Hopi Credit Association, P.O. Box
Trial Court no later than
1259, Keams Canyon, AZ 86034.
twenty (20) days after the
NO.
2017-CV-0116.
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF
NAME
Notice is hereby given
that Roxane Mary Smith
has petitioned the Court
for the change of name
from: ROXANE MARY
SMITH TO ROXANE
MARY TALASHIE.
publication of this notice.
Dated this 18th day of
September, 2017.
/s/Imalene Polingyumptewa
Deputy Court Clerk
The Hopi Tribe
Economic
Development
Corporation has
an opening for an
Accounting
Technician
in their
Flagstaff office
30
TABATA
@ 12:05 p.m.
ZUMBA
@ 5:30 p.m.
BASIC
TABATA @
5:30 p.m.
Fitness Center Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For more information call (928) 734-3432
National Association of State
Departments of Agriculture
Temporary/Part-time
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Temporary, part-time interviewer positions
available with the National Association of
State Departments of Agriculture (a Fair Opportunity Employer) to collect agricultural
data on the Hopi Reservation for the Census
of Agriculture. Applicants must have a valid
driver’s license, current vehicle insurance,
and access to a reliable vehicle. An agriculture background is helpful but not essential.
People skills and attention to detail are a must.
Starting wage is $11.00/hour including training time, plus 53.5 cents/mile for travel. If interested, call 928-613-0548 and leave a message with your name and phone number.
Applicant must have
at least 1 year accounting experience
and the ability to pass
a criminal and credHopi General
it background check.
Election
Applicants may request an application November 9, 2017
at csmith@htedc.net
or pick one up at the
For Chairman
Hopi Cultural Center.
and Vice Chairman
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SY 2017-2018
HOPI JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
POB 337, Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
P-(928) 738-5111 | F-(928) 738-5333 | www.hjshs.org
POST DATE: 11/2/2017
Vacancy Announcement
For inquiries or employment applications call LaRae Humeyestewa 928-738-1504 or email: lhumeyestewa@hjshs.org
Classification
Experience
JA#
Position
Qualifications
TERM
National Diabetes Awareness Month
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HHS-17014
Junior High Academic
Counselor
HHS-17029
Auto Mechanic Teacher
HHS-17032
Junior High Math Teacher
HHS-17040
School Climate Coach
(READVERTISED)
HHS-17043
Junior High Alcohol
Substance Abuse Counselor
HHS-17044
Junior High Social Studies
Teacher
HHS-17026
Bus Driver
HHS-17035
5 - Special Education Aides
(READVERTISED)
HHS-17037
On-call Substitute Teachers
$105.00 a day
High School Diploma/GED
AA degree/60 college credits
related
experience
HHS-17041
Custodian
High School Diploma/GED
HHS-17042
Night Watch Person
High School Diploma/GED
related
experience
Minimum of Master’s Degree
in Counseling/School
Counseling.
State of Arizona Teaching
Certification.
Bachelors or Master’s degree
in Education.
State of Arizona
Career and Technical
Education Certification (6-12)
Bachelors or Master’s degree
in Education.
State of Arizona Teaching
Certification (6-12)
Minimum of Master’s Degree
in Counseling/School
Counseling.
Bachelors or Master’s degree
in Education.
State of Arizona
Career and Technical
Education Certification (6-12)
Bachelors or Master’s degree
in Education.
State of Arizona Teaching
Certification (6-12).
High School Diploma/GED
Valid AZ Commercial Driver’s
License with required
endorsements and
Bus Driver Certification card
High School Diploma/GED
AA degree/60 college credits
Reasons to choose Hopi Jr./Sr. High School
Opportunity to learn about Hopi and Native American Culture and traditions
Opportunity to challenge Native American students with College and Career Readiness
Competitive salary schedule to other Arizona schools
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefit package
Athletic coaching opportunities
Teacher Housing provided at low rental rate; Walking distance to work
After 3 years school pays student loan forgiveness of $15,000 (SPED ONLY)
NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE IS CONSIDERED
Certified
10 month
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11/1/17
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Employment requirements:
Valid Arizona Driver’s license.
Suitability for employment must be
established with a background
investigation.
Required certifications
Approved: 11/2/17 by Dr. Berbeco, Superintendent
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7
EMPLOYMENT AD
Days Inn Kokopelli Sedona
Part-Time positions
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Housekeeper:Daytime
position including some
weekends. Must be able
to do moderate lifting and
bending. Some hospitality
experience preferred.
Community Outreach Worker (FT/40 hours/wk)
The Community Outreach Worker position provides education to the Hopi and
Tewa community toward a better understanding of violence against women, the
importance of healthy relationships, and cultural preservation. Education
includes the development of multimedia visual aids, presentations, handouts,
and lesson plans to align with the topics of domestic violence, sexual assault,
dating violence, stalking, sex trafficking, Hopi/Tewa culture, and cultural gender
roles & responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires at minimum an Associate’s degree in public health, social
work, criminal justice, issue advocacy, general studies or two-years college
level courses AND 2-years experience in project coordination, evaluation,
implementing grant objectives, public presentations, working with community
partners, project documentation, report writing, and public health.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience and training that
demonstrates the ability, knowledge and skills relevant to the position may be
considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Good facilitation and strong organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. Detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple projects at
one time. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency with
computer programs; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Must possess a valid
Driver’s License.
Deadline to submit letter of interest, application, and résumé is:
5:00pm on Friday, November 17, 2017
For more information and application, please contact:
Phone: (928) 225-7029 // Email: Carey.Onsae@htwcea.org
Breakfast Hostess: For Thursday, Friday and Saturdays
from 6 am to 2 pm. Must
have food handler’s license.
Night Auditor/Front Desk:
Position includes the ability to work Thursday, Friday
and Saturday nights from
10pm to 6am. Must have
at least 1 year cash handling
experience.
Application may be picked
up at the Hopi Cultural
Center or request by email
at csmith@htedc.net
Second Mesa Day School
P.O. Box 98
Second Mesa, Arizona 86043
Phone: (928) 737-2571 Fax: (928) 737-2565
SY 2017-2018
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
CERTIFIED POSITIONS
Chief School Administrator
Elementary Teacher
Art Teacher
ESS Director
Gifted & Talented Teacher
Hopi Lavayi Teacher
CLASSIFIED POSITIONS
Substitute Bus Driver
ALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Hopi Tribal Members will go to the polls on Thursday,
November 9, 2017 to cast their votes for a Chairman and
Vice Chairman of the Hopi Tribe.
All tribal members are encouraged to VOTE
For more information call 1-928-734-2507/2508
REQUIREMENT All positions: Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License. Must
complete and pass pre-employment screening in accordance with Second Mesa Day
School Policies & Procedures. Hopi/Indian Preference. Must possess or obtain a FirstAid and CPR Certification within 30 days and maintain certification. Must possess or
obtain food handler’s card.
All positions except substitutes are eligible for full benefits: Health,
Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term & Long Term disability and 401K Retirement Plan.
All interested applicants may obtain employment application in person or visiting
the website: www.smds.k12.az.us .
For further information, contact: Janet Lamson, Human Resource Technician
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Update: Native
Public Presentations
Local Published
American Settlement on the proposed changes
Author shares
Fund Extended
to the National Eagle “A Warrior’s Mindset”
By: Geno Talas, Manager
Repository as present- By: Michael Adams
Hopi Veterans Services
Hopi Author of “A Warriors Mindset”
ed
by
the
U.S.
Fish
&
This past summer the Arizona Legislature extended the
Native American Settlement Fund (NASF) to now inWildlife Service
clude Arizona Native American veterans domiciled on
On September 27, 2017, Michael Adams a member of
their reservations while on active duty military in the
years 1977 through 2005. The new deadline to apply By: Darren Talayumptewa Director
has been extended to December 31, 2019. This Fund Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program
was passed by the Arizona State Legislature last year.
The Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management ProClaimants: Who may make an NASF claim? Native gram will be hosting three public presentations on the
American veterans who had Arizona income tax with- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services (USFWS) Office of Law
held from their active duty military pay while domiciled Enforcement Service (OLES) proposed changes to the
on their reservation. If the veteran is deceased the sur- National Eagle Repository (NER) policy. The proposed
viving spouse or personal representative may make a changes to the current policy may have benefit the Hopi
claim. If anyone other than the surviving spouse or per- Tribe interests in applying and obtaining Bald and Goldsonal representative (e.g., child of the veteran) makes a en eagle feathers and parts from the National Eagle Reclaim they must show the value of decedent’s estate was pository. The Hopi Tribe would like to solicit comments
and feedback from Tribal members on a survey that
less than $30,000.
would be used to provide official comments to the USDuration: What is the time window for NASF Claims? FWS Law Enforcement Service regarding the proposed
• The Native American Veterans Income Tax Settle- changes.
The presentations will cover the reasons why the USFment Fund was established July 1, 2016.
WS
OLES is proposing changes to the current policy and
• The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services
other
important topics:
(ADVS) is designated as the recipient of claims.
• The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services may • USFWS OLES proposal from a Native American
Tribe to operate the NER.
not accept claims after December 31, 2019.
• The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) will not • USFWS OLES proposal to delegate authority from
the USFWS to Tribes to process applications and algrant refunds after June 30, 2021.
low the Tribes to decide who is authorized to receive
• Any monies left in the Native American Veterans InEagle feathers for Tribal Enrolled Members.
come Tax Settlement Fund on July 1, 2021 will be
•
Recent court decision that allows Non-Federally recswept into the state general fund.
ognized Tribes, State Recognized Tribes and non-Native American/Indians eligilble to apply and use Bald
Claim Process: How does the NASF claim process
and Golden eagled feathers from the NER.
work? The claimant sends their completed forms
along with any relevant paperwork to the Arizona De- • Submit commets and feedback on the above items.
partment of Veterans’ Services (ADVS). ADVS has 210
Scheduled Meetings:
days to accept or reject the claim. A non-response from
ADVS after 210 days is considered a denial. Claims November 13, 2017, 6:30 pm - 9 pm Monday, Shungoaccepted by ADVS are next sent to the Arizona Depavi Community Building.
partment of Revenue (ADOR). ADOR has 210 days November 14, 2017, 6:30 pm - 9 pm Tuesday, Hotevilto approve or reject claims they receive from ADVS.
la Youth and Elderly Center.
ADOR will issue refunds to claimants with valid claims. November 15, 2017, 6 pm - 9 pm Wednesday, Upper
If a claim has been denied by ADVS, you can reapply
Moenkopi Community Building.
to ADVS or appeal the denial decision to the Director
of the Department. If you choose to appeal, you must
Public presentation are open to all. Please come listen
submit a written notice of appeal to the Director of the and provide your comments and feedback on the proDepartment. The written notice shall include a concise posed changes and information. This proposed changes
statement of the reasons for the appeal. This decision could potentially impact Hopi interests.
is considered final thirty (30) days after receipt of the
For further information, please contact (928) 734denial notice.
3671 or email DTalayumptewa@hopi.nsn.us.
There are several ways AZ Native American Veterans
can obtain the NASF application:
1. For those with internet access, go to www.dvs.az.gov
website and look for the NASF ion. There you will
find the applications for both living and deceased veterans with instructions on necessary forms to attach
and the mailing address.
2. For local Veterans on/near the Hopi Reservation, they
can stop by the Hopi Veterans Services office located
in Kykotsmovi, AZ, to obtain the applications. Additionally, for Hopi Veterans registered with our office,
you can obtain your DD Form 214, military discharge
document.
3. For those Veterans who do not have their W-2s for the
years claimed (1977 – 2005), there is a box to check
on the NASF application to request AZ Department
of Revenue to obtain on your behalf. Additionally,
if Veterans do not have a DD Form 214, military
discharge document, fill out the SF Form 180 that is
included with the application form. Your military records will be mailed directly to ADVS.
4. Finally, there is a section on the NASF application
form requiring a Tribal official to attest Veterans home
of record on tribal land. For Hopi Veterans, the Hopi
Veterans Services is the Hopi Tribal delegate to sign
the section. For non-Hopi Veterans, they will need to
contact their respective Tribal governor, president or
designee to determine who signs the home of record
section.
Don’t forget, as mentioned the deadline date to file your
NASF claim is December 31, 2019. We hope all AZ
Native Veterans take the opportunity to file a NASF
claim and to help spread the word to others in your local
communities. For more questions or assistance on the
NASF application process please call us at (928) 7343461 or 734-3462. Our office is located in the H.O.P.I.
Cancer Support Services building in Kykotsmovi, AZ.
Our business hours are Monday through Friday (excluding tribal declared holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(MST).
November is
American
Diabetes
Month
SPREAD THE WORD! YOUR PARTICIPATION
AND INPUT IS NEEDED
Hopi Tutuveni
928-734-3282
the Hopi tribe celebrated the arrival of his first published
book, “A Warrior’s Mindset –
The Training Guide to Develop a Mindset for Greatness.” Adams who graduated from Hopi Jr./Sr. High
School, pursued his bachelor’s at Occidental College
in Los Angeles, and received his masters from Northern Arizona University in School Counseling, created
his book with the intention of sharing its wisdom with
Native Youth. “Working as a counselor in various reservation schools over the past few years helped me realize
a need for a mindset shift among our young leaders of
tomorrow. I am now certain that our Native Youth have
everything in them to completely transform their future
and it starts with their mindset. I intend to speak to as
many Native students as possible to share what I have
learned, with the full intention of impacting the future
of our Native communities. I chose the word “Warrior”
because this term speaks of one who walks their own
path with courage, strength, and humility; and carries
the welfare of his/her people in their heart. I believe our
indigenous people can all relate to this person because
he/she already lives within each of us. The book cover
speaks directly to our indigenous roots of beauty representing the mind and all its beauty and unknown potential,” shared Adams.
A Warrior’s Mindset is a collection of 102 quotes,
from various success leaders, geared towards cultivating
a growth mindset. Adams stated, “The process is simple, read the quote for the day, answer and reflect on the
questions for yourself, then journal your responses. Remember, if you want different results in your life, you
have to take different actions. Making this a daily practice will get you on course for success.” He added, “the
book writing process took over a month filled with long
nights, however the feeling of holding your book in your
hand is like no other.” He is currently working on the
audio book for “A Warrior’s Mindset” and will release it
soon. Adams intends to develop some future training to
increase Native authors in native country.
Adams shared his first motivational talk to the students
at Tuba City High School on September 21st. He is set
to return back to Tuba City for a book signing with the
students. “His ability to connect with students and share
some helpful inspiration was great for the students. It
also showed a young example of success that growing
up within reservation conditions doesn’t determine your
future,” shared Principal McCabe. “The word “Compassion,” which means to have an awareness of the sufferings of others and take action toward alleviating another’s sufferings is the mission I want to fulfill in life. We
need to understand that our circumstances, problems,
hardships, and obstacles in life are not the roadblock,
what we believe about those roadblocks is what holds us
back,” shared Adams.
“A Warrior’s Mindset – The Training Guide to Develop a Mindset for Greatness” is available on Amazon.
Anyone interested in contacting Michael for speaking
engagements, events, or training can reach him at madams_fb@yahoo.com.
Hopi Health and Wellness Coalition
advocates living a healthy, pure and good life
By: Terri Honanie
Hopi Health and Wellness Coalition
The Hopi Health and Wellness Coalition’s vision is to be advocates for the Hopi community by ensuring that
programs that provide activities and services are successful in promoting health and disease prevention; creating future healthy generations. “Itam, Hopi Health and Wellness Coalition, yep sinmuy amungam lolmat katsit
na’nawaqna-sosoyum suphelaukyakyang katsit yesni.” We are the Hopi Health and Wellness Coalition, our mission is to work for the betterment of the Hopi people, we want all people to live a healthy, pure, and good life.
The Hopi Health & Wellness Coalition, with the help of the Good Health & Wellness in Indian Country Grant
and the Hopi Tobacco Program, are working towards reducing the usage of commercial tobacco and decrease
exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke.
“Fifty years ago Dr. Luther Terry shocked the nation when he released the first Surgeon General’s report that
linked smoking to lung cancer and heart disease. In January, the 32nd Surgeon General’s Report on smoking and
health was released. The new report provides more evidence of the serious damage smoking does to the human
body. It also commemorates the anniversary of that first report that laid the foundation for today’s programs to reduce the disease and death caused by smoking. Over time science has shown that people who smoke cigarettes are
much more likely to develop – and die from – certain diseases than people who don’t smoke. Despite Dr. Terry’s
warning, more than 20 million Americans have died from smoking since the first report in 1964. Most of these
deaths were of adults with a history of smoking but two and a half million were of nonsmokers who died because
they breathed air that was polluted by other people’s cigarette smoke. More than 100,000 of the smoking-related
deaths were of babies who died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or other health conditions caused by parental
smoking, particularly by the mother. Despite these sad and sobering numbers, smoking is still the leading cause of
preventable disease and death in the nation.” – United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In May 2017, the programs collaborated together to host a Student Art Contest, open to any student, Kindergarten to High School on the Hopi reservation. There were 12 pieces of art work selected from the art contest
submissions, which will be used in an anti-commercial tobacco media campaign. Posters will be created from the
art work and distributed across the Hopi reservation at public locations. The theme of the contest was “Hopi Piva
vs. Pahan Piva”. As Hopis, we utilize piva in our ceremonies and have kyaptsi for it. Pahan piva is ka-hopi and is
not indigenous to our culture. The winners of the contest expressed their views through their art work showing the
important significance of Hopi piva versus the dangers of commercial tobacco.
There were eight winners from First Mesa Elementary School: Tyler Huma, Kyleigh Huma, Kallee Lomayestewa, Theron Huma, Maliya Gishie, Lomawisiwma Huma, Antonio Aguilera and Suyma Maho. The additional
four winners were students from Moenkopi Day School: Kaleb Bitsui, Brandon Nez, Wilford Gaseoma and Britt
Bradley. Each student received a Nike backpack for their entry. Their art work will be posted in January and each
month after in the Hopi Tutuveni. Thank you students for your submissions; we hope you continue to advocate
about the dangers of commercial tobacco. Asquali, kwa-kwah.
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Homecoming from P1
Her message to her fellow students is if they want
to do something then they
should try it. She plans to
major in social work at
either Prescott College or
Northern Arizona University. She is taking dual enrollment classes in math,
government and English at
Hopi High so she also gets
credit with Northland Pioneer College.
“I want to say thank you
to all those who voted for
me,” she said.
Garcia, a senior, also
said he didn’t expect to
win because of all the
great candidates.
“It felt like a dream,” he
said. “I think all the other candidates were great
because they’re all my
friends. I had a hard time
choosing who to vote for,
so I didn’t vote because I
liked everybody.”
Garcia said he didn’t expect to win because that’s
usually how his luck goes.
As homecoming king,
he also feels like a role
model for the younger students and that means he
has to act with integrity.
He said his role models are
too many to list.
His message to his fellow students is that 100
percent of chances that are
missed are lost, so take every opportunity. After high
school, he plans to join the
Navy to become either a
core man or a Navy seal.
An injury kept him from
playing football, but he
plans to wrestle and play
baseball. Garcia is president of the Hopi High Student Council and plays on
the chess team.
Letters to the Editor / Opinions/ View Points
Greetings to all, I am writing this open letter to thank
all those who had voted for me in the primary elections,
although the outcome was unfortunate, your votes are
important and are greatly appreciated.
However, at this point in time I still have serious concerns regarding the critical state of affairs our tribal government is in and where we are headed as a nation.
As I understand it, currently there exists pending revenue generating initiatives being authored by Mr. Lamar Keevama. With the impending loss of our primary
source of revenue due to the closure of the Navajo Generating Station, we cannot afford to “drop the ball” and
start from scratch. We need people who will “hit the
ground running”.
We, as a nation of Hopi / Tewa people must ensure the
survival of our government for the benefit of our children and grandchildren and for those yet unborn.
It is for this survival that I ask each and everyone who
voted for me in the primary election to now cast your
most important votes for Vice Chairman Candidate Mr.
Lamar Keevama.
At this critical time, we must not lose continuity of the
pending initiatives that Mr. Keevama is engaged in for
the benefit of the Hopi/Tewa people. Your votes may
very well be the turning point towards a brighter and
productive future .
We must make this important investment in an individual who has legislative experience and who has
gained valuable knowledge in collaborating with a wide
diverse economic development base. These are the critical elements we cannot afford to lose focus of.
Therefore; I humbly ask that on November 09, 2017
when you go to the polls, please make your votes count
by voting for Hopi Vice Chairman Candidate Mr. Lamar
Keevama. Thank you.
I remain;
Art Batala
Public presentations
on 4 year renewal
of the Cooperative
Agreement for Hunting Management between the Hopi Tribe Dear Editor,
This is an open letter to the Hopi Community. Un& State of Arizona, fortunately
I was not able to attend and participate in
the forum hosted by the village CSA’s, on Saturday, No4, 2017 at the Veteran’s Memorial Center. It
Arizona Game & Fish vember
was my family’s plan for several months to attend the
By: Darren Talayumptewa Director
Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program
The Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program will be hosting four (4) public presentations on
the renewal of the Cooperative Agreement for Hunting
Management Between the Hopi Tribe and the State of
Arizona and the Arizona Game and Fish Department
(AZGFD). The Agreement allows Hopi enrolled members to apply and draw an AZGFD permit to hunt within
the New Lands (Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches); Hart/Drye
Ranch (GMU 5B North), Clear Creek Ranch (GMU 5A)
and the Aja Ranch (GMU 4A).
The presentations will cover the renewal terms and
future plans for the Agreement. Other areas to be covered include:
Arizona State Cross Country Meet in Phoenix to support
our Hopi High School Bruins in pursuit of their goals.
My daughter participated with the Lady Bruins throughout the season and we made a commitment to support
both teams through the conclusion of their seasons.
I’d like to extend a “Job well done!” to both the ladies
and men’s teams for their exceptional performance at
the state meet and throughout the season. I must also
commend all members of both teams for the sportsmanship that was displayed throughout the season. I also
want to encourage all families to continue supporting
and encouraging your children in their academic and
athletic endeavors. You have been role models to your
children and have done a great job “coaching” them.
Thank you to all the parents and community members.
It is my hope that everyone who attended the CSA forum understands and accepts my apology for not being
able to attend. I hope all the candidates had a productive forum with healthy dialogue.
Respectfully,
Lamar Keevama
Hopi Tribe Vice Chairman Candidate
• Quick ovewrview of how Hopi Tribal hunters can
obtain a State AZGFD Hopi hunt permit for the New
Lands within AZGFD GMU 4A, 5A and 5B North.
• Learn how the draw process works and how it may
affect your choice to apply for an AZGFD Hopi tag
within the New Lands.
• Mobilize our Hopi hunters obtain all the State
AZGFD allocated tags for Hopi enrolled members.
Continue with letters to encourage applying for Lim- Open Letter to Hopi Junior/Senior
ited Opportunity hunts.
High School Families,
• Potential transition to AZGFD ONLINE application subWe are already into the second
mittal and how this may affect the Hopi Tribal hunters.
quarter of the school year, and I
Scheduled Meetings:
have many positive things to reThursday, November 16, 2017, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Well- port to you as the Superintendent
ness Center Conference Room, Kykotsmovi, AZ.
of Hopi Junior/Senior High School.
Monday, November 20, 2017, 6:30pm-8:30pm, ITCA Our staff remains positive about
Conference Room, ITCA, Phoenix, AZ.
our work together and our students
Tuesday, November 21, 2017, 6:30pm-8:30pm,
come to school excited to learn. We
AZGFD Region II Office, Flagstaff, AZ.
have taken important steps forward
Monday, November 27, 2017, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Upper as a school community to provide
Moenkopi Community Building, Tuba City, AZ.
an enriching and challenging learning environment for our students SPREAD THE WORD! YOUR PARTICIPATION
more than five hundred and fifty, and
AND INPUT IS NEEDED.
counting! We are almost completely staffed and recently welcomed a
new carpentry teacher and a science
teacher.
Our students have been working
hard and it shows! We won the homecoming football game, welcomed
a new Mr and Miss Hopi High,
brought home eight trophies for our
journalism program, and the Student
Council planned a great homecoming
dance. Our school has hosted several community events recently, too.
Maybe you were able to join us for
the exciting homecoming parade or
the fun Halloween carnival. Also,
we have built new partnerships with
tribal government, and we are honored to have had two debates for the
Chairman and Vice-Chairman in our
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Editor,
Our young Hopi and Tewa members now have a good
chance to hold our elders to their words; that our future
will be determined by our young people who can become
the duly elected leaders. We have been repressed in our
villages by some year control messages for too long and
have probably wasted a lot of significant brain power to
leave Hopi. If this election can bring a young person into
the leadership position of the Hopi Tribal Council, we
may begin to see some positive changes, a new awakening that may encourage more young people to challenge
the same – old – same – old. I say “let’s do it!”
Elgean Joshevama
Our Hopi Tribal Elections, Our Future
Our tribal election is merely days away and many of
us have wondered what lies ahead for Hopi Senom? On
the eve of electing new tribal leadership, we ask every
Hopi to reflect on what kind of leadership we want to
represent us as we face some very difficult times that
will require making tough decisions and perhaps, having even tougher political fortitude.
The purpose of this piece from the Hopi Tutuveni editorial board is in no way an attempt to persuade Hopi
voters to vote for one candidate over another or to announce an endorsement. At a time when our national
politics has been used as a tool to divide its constituents
and to stoke fear, we hope to offer something more to
the discussion.
We choose to ask a more pressing question as we look
ahead. We ask, how do you want our people to be governed? What kind of leadership qualities do you want
our tribal chairman and vice-chairman to possess? How
do you want these individuals to lead us into the future?
The Hopi Senom is at a crossroads. We know that
with the impending closure of the Navajo Generating
Station, we stand to lose coal mining royalties that have
funded essential services to our villages. These services
helped families and our elderly, and will somehow need
to continue. We will need to dig deep, we will need to
prioritize, and we will need to be better informed on
the issues so that we can hold our newly elected leaders
accountable.
Now more than ever, we will need to make progress
on our water rights claims. Now more than ever, we
need someone that has a vision for how we can move
forward while carrying the teachings and our values of
the past. Progress on water rights will not be easy, it
will require reaching out to speak on issues that are extremely complex, it will require working with the Navajo Nation and it will require our steadfast attention
and participation when feasible.
These are the two main issues the new leadership will
face, but there are many, many more including housing, education, power, water quality and infrastructure,
to name a few. The election of new tribal leadership is
just the beginning in a new journey that we will travel
together as Hopi. We challenge you to go and vote, if
you haven’t already sent in your absentee ballot, this
Tuesday November 7, to help us answer these questions
and shape the future for generations of Hopi to come.
auditorium, including live-streaming them on Facebook to community
members who weren’t able to attend
in person.
I am glad to have been making important connections in the community since the start of the school year,
meeting with the leadership of our
elementary schools and finding areas
of collaboration with the Department
of Education. Recently I joined Ms.
Laurel Poleyestewa, a member of
our Governing Board, for a community conversation at the First Mesa
Youth Center, where we were able to
talk with parents and guardians about
their concerns and the improvements
at the junior high school and high
school. When I talk with community
members, I often hear about the challenges that Hopi Junior/Senior High
School faced last year. This was certainly a difficult time, and I am grateful to our staff members for helping
to keep the school moving forward
despite the problems. It’s a credit to
their belief in our school, and especially in our students!
From the start of this school year
I have focused on the stability of the
school. This means a strong focus
on safety by upgrading our security
cameras, and also improving communication and transparency with
our staff and the wider school community. For instance, at school we
Tutuveni Editorial Board
have conducted two surveys to get a
sense of how the staff is doing and
what our weak spots are, and I send
the results back to the staff so we all
have the same information. Also,
our school budget is open for the
public to see, and we have already
discussed it at our monthly Parent
Advisory Committee meeting. And
above all, I meet regularly with the
Student Council to keep the lines of
communication open with the most
important people at Hopi Jr/Sr high
School.
Our students arrive with excitement about learning and a desire to
do their best, and we are here to provide an excellent education for them.
Now that our school has become
more stable, we are able to turn our
attention to improving the teaching
and learning: coaching teachers,
bringing in better curriculum, and
making our students’ education relevant and exciting.
Let’s keep the conversation going!
Please get in touch with your questions and suggestions. My direct
phone number is 738-1401, and that
will connect you to both my office
and my cell phone. We are also on
Facebook, just search for “OfficialHopiBruins.”
I look forward to meeting with
you. Let’s continue to talk about
what we can do for Hopi’s children.
10 TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 7, 2017
HEEF
2017 Alumni Challenge
Final results
Greetings from the Hopi Education Endowment Fund!
The HEEF is pleased to announce that the Arizona State University (ASU) Sun
Devils have won, for the first time ever, the 2017 Alumni Challenge!
The 2017 Alumni Challenge was the most successful and arguably, the most competitive. On the final day, as the last hours of the challenge were winding down, it
looked as though the winner would once again be decided between Team NAU and
Team AZ Crushers - they were tied for 1st with less than three hours remaining. Team
UofA certainly was also within striking distance for the win. However, Team ASU
was determined to demonstrate their devilish diligence. They rallied their alumni,
colleagues, friends, and family for one strong final push to bring them from behind
and propel them to victory!
The final standings were:
ASU Sun Devils - $3,010.00. This is outstanding, especially when you consider
that last year, Team ASU brought in $260.00
NAU Lumberjacks - $2,670.00. NAU once again demonstrated its strength in numbers and fundraising force as they were on top for several days. In the end the Lumberjacks raised a significant amount of money for the HEEF, and still have not placed
worst than 2nd in this competition.
AZ Crushers - $2,665.00. Always a competitor, the Crushers Alumni from across
the US took the lead early on in the competition and looked like they would go unchallenged by other teams. They may have got too comfortable with that lead and
ended up missing 2nd place by $6.00.
UofA Wildcats - $2,160.00. The smallest group of Hopi Alumni, the Wildcats of the
U of A had one of its best fundraising efforts to date. Taking “Bear Down” to heart,
Team U of A was again a significant factor in this competition.
Askwali ~ Kwa Kwah! All Alumni teams topped $2,000 for the first time and the
donations received in 2017 were the most we’ve ever received. Thank you to all
who contributed to the overall success of the challenge. We look forward to the 2018
competition!
The Hopi Bookmobile truck is still in the shop for
repair and will not be on route for the remainder of
the month. The trailer; however, is open for service
at the Hopi Tribal Complex, next to the Hopi Transit Boarding Area from Monday –Thursday from
9:30am-12pm and1:30pm-4:30pm. Call 928-2058073 for additional library service information.
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – TRIBAL SECRETARY
The Hopi Tribal Council announces the vacancy of the Tribal Secretary position for a four (4) year term beginning January 2, 2018.
Qualifications: “the Secretary must be a resident member of the Hopi Tribe
and must be able to speak the Hopi language fluently and to read and write
English well.”
All interested individuals must submit a Letter of Interest and Resume” to
the Office of Tribal Secretary by Friday, November 24, 2017. Any additional
information requests may be referred to the Office of Tribal Secretary at 928-
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – TRIBAL TREASURER
The Hopi Tribal Council announces the vacancy of the Tribal Treasurer position for a four (4) year term beginning January 2, 2018.
Qualifications: “The Treasurer must be a resident member of the Hopi Tribe
and must be able to speak the Hopi language fluently and to read and write
English well.”
All interested individuals must submit a Letter of Interest and Resume” to
the Office of Tribal Secretary by Friday, November 24, 2017. Any additional
information requests may be referred to the Office of Tribal Secretary at 928734-3135.
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – SERGEANT–AT–ARMS
The Hopi Tribal Council announces the vacancy of the Sergeant-at-Arms
position for a four (4) year term beginning January 2, 2018.
Qualifications: “The Sergeant-at-Arms must be a resident member of the
Hopi Tribe and must be able to speak the Hopi language fluently and to speak
English.”
Pursuant to Resolution H-085-91, the Sergeant-at-Arms “Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License” and “Must have good rapport with the general public.”
All interested individuals must submit a Letter of Interest and Resume” to
the Office of Tribal Secretary by Friday, November 24, 2017. Any additional
information requests may be referred to the Office of Tribal Secretary at 928734-3135.
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CHIEF REVENUE
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The Hopi Tribal Council announces the upcoming vacancy of one (1) Chief Revenue Officer and two (2) Deputy Revenue Commissioner positions that will begin on
January 2, 2018.
All interested individuals must submit a Letter of Interest and Resume” to the Office of Tribal Secretary by Friday, November 24, 2017. Any additional information
requests may be referred to the Office of Tribal Secretary at 928-734-3135.
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