# TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3Acb16681249a2f639 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text HOPI TUTUVENI PO BOX 123 KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039 1000-01600-7460 HOPI TUTUVENI 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. ### 2 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI Hopi Tribal Council Third Quarter Session September 1, 2017 Agenda (Oct. 31, 2017 Amendment #5) HOPI TUTUVENI STAFF Director/Editor 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 Louella Nahsonhoya 928-734-3281 Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us Office Manager Medina Lomatska 928-734-3282 MLomatska@hopi.nsn.us EDITORIAL BOARD Belma Navakuku Dr. Angela Gonzales Candace Hamana Curtis Honanie Hopi Tutuveni the Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 Ph: (928) 734-3282 CIRCULATION The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with a circulation of 2,500 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper is delivered on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to the following locations: Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Hotevilla Store, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Tribal Government Complex, Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca Circle M, Keams Canyon Store. LETTERS TO EDITOR and GUEST SUBMITTALS The Tutuveni welcomes letters from readers. A full name, complete address and phone number is required to verify authenticity of the author. Anonymous letters will not be printed. The Tutuveni reserves the right to edit for clarity and may decline to print Letters that are potentially libelous and slanderous. Letters should be limited to 500 words and may be may be sent to: Louella Nahsonhoya Director/Managing Editor P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 SUBSCRIPTION RATE Off reservation rates: $40 for 6-months $60 for 12-months ADVERTISING Call 928-734-3282 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. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 3 Hopi Tutuveni Submission Guidelines 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 20. For the last 4 years, Hotevilla village has not had any services done for the village. letters to the editor and should be in • Internal issues must be resolved at the Village level. Completion of Audits has an effect on services Word Format. Submission does not provided. Villagers have stated that maybe if the guarantee publication and the followCouncil takes back or does not fund the Village (Hotevilla) anymore, then the Village might reunite ing guidelines are provided to help and harmony may be restored. Council needs to set 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 1 2 Turkey Trot STEP 5K & 2 Mile AEROBICS @ 12:05 p.m. 12:05 p.m. 6 7 8 9 CLOSED @ CARDIO ZUMBA 3:00 p.m. AEROBICS @ 12:05 p.m. ZUMBA RAVE BASIC @ 12:05 p.m. PARTY TABATA 5:30 p.m. TABATA @ @ 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. TABATA @ 12:05 CLOSED @ 3:00 p.m. 13 14 15 16 Turkey Trot— ZUMBA CARDIO So’oh & Qua’ah Hotevilla @ 12:05 p.m. Community AEROBICS Activity Day Center NB3 FIT @ @ 12:05 p.m. 55 yrs. & older 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. ZUMBA @ 9 a.m. –2 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 20 21 STEP AEROBICS @ 12:05 p.m. ZUMBA TABATA @ 12:05 p.m. @ 12:05p.m. STEP ZUMBA AEROBICS @ @ 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 27 28 STEP ZUMBA AEROBICS @ 12:05 p.m. @ 12:05 p.m. CARDIO AEROBICS TABATA @ 5:30 p.m. @ 5:30 p.m. 22 29 23 CLOSED GIVE THANKS FOR YOUR HEALTH. In the Matter of the HCA is a non-profit lending organization founded 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 Propane Refrigerators No Power No Problem Many sizes & colors. In stock. Starting at $1449.00 Financing now available. (928) 636-1955 warehouseappliance.com 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 Activities 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 contract OUF Related experience Certified 10 month contract OUF related experience Certified 10 month contract OUF Related experience 1 year Related experience related experience related experience Certified 10 month contract Certified 10 month contract OUF Certified 10 month contract OUF OUF related experience Classified 10 month contract Continuously related experience Classified 10 month contract OUF related experience On-Call Continuously Classified 12 month contract Classified 12 month contract 11/1/17 To 11/17/17 11/1/17 To 11/17/17 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 HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 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 8 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI 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. HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 9 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 Emergencies 9-1-1 BIA Hopi Police 928-738-2233 Hopi Resource Enforcement 928-734-7340 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. Hopi Tribal Council vacancy announcements I’M READY FOR ANYTHING Like to plan ahead? So do we. APS invests in a smarter energy grid that helps detect problems earlier and restore power faster. And we’re planning for the future with large-scale solar plants, battery storage and more. 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- Solar leadership Our clean energy commitment includes 10 large-scale solar plants across Arizona. 734-3135. 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. Battery storage We’re using battery storage in new and innovative ways to provide reliable power to our customers. 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. Microgrids Our state-of-the-art microgrids provide greater flexibility to our grid and increased reliability for our customers. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER AND DEPUTY REVENUE COMMISSIONERS 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. aps.com/reliableenergy --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3Acb16681249a2f639. Public record. Not legal advice.