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HOPI TUTUVENI
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HOPI TUTUVENI
Volume 25, Number 12
TUESDAY, June 20, 2017
HJSHS Governing Board hires new Supt.
JUNE
and High School Principal and take action
Planting Moon
to investigate Counseling Department
WOKO’ UYIS
HOPI CALENDAR
Kyaamuya- December
Paamuya- January
Powamuya- February
Osomuya- March
Kwiyamuyaw- April
Hakitonmuya- May
Woko’uyis- June
Talangva- July
Talapaamuya- August
Nasan’muya- September
Toho’osmuya- October
Kelmuya- November
HJSHS Governing Board President Ivan Sidney, Board members and administrators discuss mounting issues at HJSHS.
Parker, Public Relations
This Month Bertha
Hopi Jr.Sr. High School Governing Board
in Hopi
Polacca, Ariz - The following is a transcript of nounced that Berbeco accepted the position unanimously to make an offer of employment
the May 23 Special Meeting of the Hopi Jr.Sr. of Superintendent for the HJSHS District, to Berbeco, which he immediately accepted
History
High School (HJSHS) Governing Board. Is- and Edgewater accepted the position of Hopi saying he was excited and looking forward to
sues raised by members of the community
were presented and discussed by the board. At
• June 1, 1924, Native Ameri- the June 14 Board Meeting, Governing Board
cans granted US citizenship Members voted 3-0 to investigate the school’s
counseling department in response to com• June 3, 1963, Healing vs
Jones appealed, Court de- plaints from the Hopi public; and voted 3-0
not to offer a teaching contract to Myles Beam.
clined to review case.
New Superintendent and High School Prin-
• June 10, 1920, Hotvella
people forcibly dipped in cipal Hired: Governing Board Members at a
Special Meeting on May 23 voted unanimousde-lousing chemicals
ly to make an offer of employment to Steven
• June 22, 1970, Indian Ed- Berbeco as HJSH Superintendent and to offer
ucation Act PL 93-318 Claudia Edgewater employment as Principal
moved Indian Education
of Hopi High School.
“Alban Naha the Interim Superintendent did
• AD 1-700, Hopi Ancestors not apply for the position,” said HJSHS Govcultivated corn, squash,
erning Board President Ivan Sidney.
beans, cotton and turkeys
At the June 14 meeting, Sidney an-
Community
Calendar
6/20-22/17, 9a-4p: Hopi
Credit Assoc Youth Financial
Literacy Camp. Tewa Adm Bldg
6/26, 5:30p: 100 Mile Club
Registration. 6p: Run/walk
starts- Hotevilla Village
6/24, 8a-5p: Indoor Swap
Meet, Hopi Veterans Mem Ctr
HEAD START RECRUITMENT
6/20, 10a-12p: Moencopi Ctr
6/20, 2:30-4p: (across)
Hotevilla Village Store
6/21, 9a-12p: Kykotsmovi
Store
6/27, 10a-12p: Soongopavi
(by 3 kivas)
6/27, 1:30-3p: Keams Canyon Store
High School Principal. Berbeco and Edgewater were offered consulting contracts to begin
work July 1 as they transition into their respective positions.
The hiring of Berbeco follows a nationwide search by the Board that included input
from the community along with Hopi Governing Board Members Laurel Poleyestewa and
Sandra Dennis, and Wally Youvella Jr. representing the community.
The Governing Board appointed a Screening Committee to review applications and to
develop questions that address the needs of the
community and focus on the specific needs of
the students. The Screening Committee also
served as the Interviewing Team and conducted extensive interviews of the applicants.
The Team’s recommendations were reviewed by the Governing Board who voted
working at Hopi.
Several days after the candidates for Superintendent were interviewed the Board learned
the current Principal had resigned and would
not be returning. The Screening Committee
had concluded the interviews and following a
public discussion and deliberation of the applicants for Superintendent, the Governing Board
determined the best candidate for the position
of Principal had already been interviewed.
Governing Board member Edgar Shupla, concerned about the immediate need for
a High School Principal, recommended the
Board’s advertising rules be suspended. The
board voted 4-1 to suspend the rules and offered the employment of Hopi High School
Principal to Edgewater. She immediately accepted the offer.
Cont’d on P5
Lomahaftewa
awarded
honorary
Doctorate of
Humanities
Submitted By:
Tatiana Lomahaftewa-Singer
Hopi tribal member Linda Lomahaftewa (Hopi/Choctaw) was
awarded an Honorary Doctorate
6/26, 100 Mi. Club Hotevilla of Humanities from the Institute
5:30p: Registration
of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in
6p Run/walk starts
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
This prestigious degree was presented to Lomahaftewa during the
IAIA Commencement Ceremony
The Hopi
for the Graduating Class of 2017
on Saturday, May 13.
Tutuveni
IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee) stated, “Linda Lomahaftewa is being honored for
her accomplishments as an artist
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and her lasting contributions to
Kykotsmovi, AZ
the Institute of American Indian
Arts for the past 41 years. Lomahaftewa’s mark on the field of
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American and Native American
Art is one achieved by very few
Linda Lomahaftewa receives Honorary Doctorate of Humanites from IAIA
women artists. This honorary
doctorate recognizes her contributions to the field of Native Art
and her role in the education of
generations of artists who have
passed through IAIA under her
guidance.”
Lomahaftewa attended the Institute of American Indian Arts
when it first opened in 1962 and
earned her high school diploma in
1965. Upon receiving a full scholarship to attend the San Francisco
Art Institute, she earned her BFA
and MFA in painting in 1969 and
1971.
She began teaching as an Assistant Professor of Native American
Art at California State College,
Sonoma, CA and later as Professor of Painting, Drawing, and
Native American Studies at the
University of California, Berkeley
from 1971-1976. It was through
an invitation from her alma mater
that she returned to IAIA in 1976
to teach painting, drawing and
two-dimensional arts as Assistant
Professor of Studio Arts.
In addition to teaching and raising her family, Lomahaftewa continued producing art. She has been
featured in important publications about Native art, including:
Women of Sweetgrass, Cedar, and
Sage: Native American Women in
Art, Shared Visions: Native American Painters and Sculptors of the
Twentieth Century, and Manifestations: New Native Art Criticism.
Her art work is collected in
private and public institutions
throughout the United States and
abroad including: the Heard Museum; Fred Jones Jr. Museum of
Art; IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native American Art; and the
University of Lethbridge, Alberta,
Canada.
Throughout her career, Lomahaftewa has been actively involved in the national and local
arts communities. She has served
on boards such as the Native
American Arts Studies Association (NAASA), the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts
(SWAIA), City of Santa Fe Arts
Council, and the Hopi Education
Endowment Fund.
Lomahaftewa was extremely
honored to be recognized by IAIA.
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Hopivewat Resource & Learning Center
Project & Hopi Cultural Preservation Office
Gloria Lomahaftewa
Hopivewat Resource & Learning Center Project
What is the relationship between the
Hopivewat Resource & Learning Center
Project and the Hopi Cultural Preservation
Office?
In the 1980s, the Hopi Health Department recognized the need for cultural education to support healthy living. Leigh
Kuwanwisiwma, Assistant Director,
Health Department, worked on developing culturally related programs. Through
the support of Vice-Chairman Stanley
Honanie, the Health Department was able
to obtain a 3-year Bureau of Indian Affairs
(BIA) grant to develop a cultural preservation program. The Hopi Tribal Council
later established the Hopi Cultural Preservation Program through Resolution H-4582. Leigh was appointed in 1989 as the
Cultural Preservation Program director
by Vice Chairman Vernon Masayesva and
endorsed by Chairman Ivan Sidney.
The Hopi Cultural Preservation Office
(HCPO) evolved into being charged with
the responsibility of addressing culturally
relevant issues that come to the attention
of the Hopi Tribe. The unlawful removal of Hopi religious and ceremonial items
had to be addressed. Once religious and
ceremonial items were located and returned to the Hopi Tribe, it became the
responsibility of HCPO to care for them
in the appropriate manner. In addition,
HCPO became responsible for collections
of photographs, research documents, publications and many other culturally related items. The responsibility of caring for
these cultural items can be difficult to determine. Since 1990, the HCPO has been
receiving different types of collections as
well as ceremonial objects that have to
be cared for and determine if the cultural
items are safe to be returned to the right
village or society.
The HCPO is tasked with establishing
the Hopivewat Resource & Learning Center. The Hopivewat center will care for
cultural items in a secure and respectful
manner which is important to Hopi. It
will also be an educational place to learn
contemporary history and culture for generations to come.
We welcome public participation during
the planning phase. For information call
Gloria Lomahaftewa at 928-734-3623 or
Leigh Kuwanwisiwma at 928-734-3611.
Hopi Tribal Council Third Quarter Session
June 1, 2017 AGENDA (Amendment #1)
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
IX. Approval Of Agenda
X. Unfinished Business
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
XI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Action Item 057-2017 – To approve consulting agreement
with Public Works LLC to conduct study to fulfill the Tribal Education Department (TED) grant goals and objectives – Author
– Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa, Director, Department of Education 6/20/17 @ 10:00 a.m.
2. Action Item 063-2017 – To authorize Application to the Federal Transit Administration for Transportation Assistance – Author/Donovan Gomez, Transit Administrator, Hopi/Tewa Senom Transit Program – 6/20/17 @ 11:00 a.m.
3. Action Item 064-2017 – To approve Sole Source Consulting
Agreement between Hopi Tribe and Melvin Consulting, PLLC
– Daniel Honahni, Executive Director, Office of Executive Director - 6/20/17 @ 1:30 p.m.
XII. REPORTS - (1 hr. time allotted) *Required
1. Office of the Chairman * 6/22/17 @ 1:30 p.m.
2. Office of the Vice Chairman * - 6/1/17 @ 9:30 a.m. - COMPLETE
3. Office of Tribal Secretary *
4. Office of the Treasurer *
5. General Counsel *
6. Office of the Executive Director *
7. Land Commission * - 6/20/17 @ 3:30 p.m.
8. Water/Energy Committee * - 6/20/17 @ 2:30 p.m.
9. Transportation Committee * - 6/7/17 @ 1:30 p.m. - COMPLETE
10. Law Enforcement Committee * - 6/1/17 @ 10:30 a.m. COMPLETE
11. Office of Revenue Commission *
12. Investment Committee *
13. Health/Education Committee * 6/21/17 @ 9:00 a.m.
14. Budget Oversight Team
15. Report on the Secretarial Election – Wendell Honanie, Superintendent, Hopi Agency - 6/22/17 @ 11:00 a.m.
XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS
1. Audit Team
2. Fire Designee (2)
3. Election Board – Alternate 3 position
4. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – Board of
Directors (2 positions for Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members)
5. Deputy General Counsel (1 position)
2. Valuation Rule Consultation – Yvette Smith, ONRR - 6/21/17
@ 10:00 a.m. – 12: noon
3. Discussion with DJ Services re: proposal regarding Hopi
Travel Plaza – Daryl Burson and James Wade, DJ Services 6/21/17 @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
4. APS 101 Session (overview of APS and the utility industry) –
John Haro, APS Division Manager - 6/21/17 @ 3:30 p.m. – 5:00
p.m.
5. Review of Draft I T Policy – Jerolyn Takala, Director, Office of Information Technology and Daniel Honahni, Executive
Director, Office of Executive Director - 6/22/17 @ 9:00 a.m. –
12:00 noon
6. Presentation on Bears Ears National Monument – Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Vice Chairman - 6/22/17 @ 2:30 p.m.
7. Presentation from Lenape Development Group on Import/Export free trade zone – Thomas Shon (Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr.,
Vice Chairman) - 6/22/17 @ 3:30 p.m
XV. ADJOURNMENT
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS
1. Action Item 045-2017 – To approve and accept the Navajo
Rental Payment in the amount of $122,215.05 – Author/Robert
Sumatzkuku, Treasurer, The Hopi Tribe – 6/5/17 @ 1:30 p.m. –
APPROVE
2. Action Item 050-2017 – To approve the 2017-2018 Hopi
Hunting and Trapping Regulations and Application forms –
Author/Darren Talayumptewa, Director, Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program - 6/5/17 @ 10:30 a.m. – APPROVED
3. Action Item 058-2017 – To approve revisions to Resolution
H-032-2017 concerning EMS Substation to clarify fund source
for project and approval of all services exceeding the $60,000.00
threshold – Author/Anthony Huma, Director, Hopi Emergency
Medical Services - 6/5/17 @ 2:30 p.m. – APPROVED
4. Action Item 059-2017 – To approve a Cooperative Agreement between the Hopi Tribe and DNA – Hopi Legal Services,
Inc. for Public Defender Services – Author/Karen Pennington,
Deputy General Counsel - 6/5/17 @ 3:30 p.m. – APPROVED
5. Action Item 060-2017 – To approve Sole Source Consulting
Agreement with Howard Shanker Law Firm, PLC, to provide
legal services for the Hopi Election Board, 2017 Hopi Tribal
Election – Author/Kristopher Holmes, Chairperson, Hopi Election Board - 6/6/17 @ 10:00 a.m. – APPROVED
6. Action Item 061-2017 – To approve Charter of Incorporation for Hopi Utilities Corporation – Author/Tim Bodell, Director, Hopi Public Utility Authority - 6/6/17 @ 11:00 a.m. - APPROVED
7. Action Item 062-2017 – To approve employment contract
and appoint Karen Pennington as Chief Judge – Author/Herman
G. Honanie, Chairman - (add-on) - 6/7/17 @ 2:30 p.m. – APPROVED
OTHER COMPLETE
1. Introduction of Mural Net Team and Presentation of potential
Mobile Broadband Project at Hopi by Mural Net – Chad Hamill,
Vice President for Native American Initiatives, Northern Arizona University, Office of Native American Initiatives - 6/7/17 @
XIV. OTHER
10:00 a.m. – COMPLETE
1. Hopi Tribal Council Orientation & Priority Setting – Hopi 2. Discussion re: Deputy General Counsel position – ThereTribal Council - 1/23, 24 25/17 @ 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. daily – To sa Thin Elk, General Counsel (add-on – Executive Session) be continued
6/7/17 @ 1:30 p.m. - COMPLETE
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HOPI TUTUVENI |
Hopi Jr. Sr. High School Summer
Program Gets Students on Track
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017
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Athletic and Activities Director
Polacca, Ariz.- Hopi Junior-Senior students in learning.
“The Special Education Depart- Ricky Greer encourages students accusations).
High School Governing Board
President Ivan Sidney announced
seventy-four Hopi Junior-Senior
High School students are attending
the Summer School Program.
“Our summer program provides
opportunities for students to catch
up through online credit recovery
courses or in the regular classroom,”
said Sidney. “Instruction is provided
by highly qualified, certified teachers who provide guidance and support,” said Sidney.
The courses are designed for students who did not initially pass a
course and helps students get back
on track to graduation.
Student needs differ greatly and
our instructors provide personalized learning to help each student
achieve their learning goal.
Students can take advantage of
the variety of online courses offered
in the Alternative Classroom or they
can elect to take Math or English
classes in the regular classroom. We
are leveraging technology to engage
ment offers a learning program that
can address a wide range of educational challenges,” said Sidney.
Acting Special Education Director
Laurie Secakuyva said the Special
Education Summer program is an
extended school year (ESY). “Students refine their learned skills and
related services are provided to
avoid regression.”
Courses offered in the regular
classroom summer sessions are
Algebra 1, Algebra II, and Geometry taught by Dustin Pollack. Lynn
Fredericks and Tom Irwin are teaching English 9, 10, 11, and 12.
“The Alternative Classroom online course offerings include Visual Arts, German, Spanish, 3D Art,
Computer Applications, Computer 1
and 2, Medical Terminology, Career
Explorations Strategies for Academic Success, Personal Finance, Art
History Classes, Health and Sociology,” said Farron Lomakema, Alternative Classroom Instructor.
to participate in the summer school
athletic activities at the school.
“Our summer program offers
football, basketball, and volleyball.
It is open to high school age students
including all incoming freshmen to
seniors, said Greer. “What is great is
that students can ride the bus to the
school, join the fun, and have a great
free lunch. We have approximately
fifty students participating in the
athletic program this summer.”
Interim Superintendent Alban
Naha said, “We have 250 students
participating in our free lunch program compared to 200 meals served
in prior years.”
Twenty-six students enrolled in
high school level classes, twenty-eight in the Alternative Classroom, twelve in the Junior High and
eight students in the Special Education Program.
Summer School 2017 is June
5-29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday
through Thursday.
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Native American Entrepreneurial
Empowerment Workshop set for Sept. 1 SUBMISSION PROCESS:
For Immediate Release
Linda Turnbull Lewis
REDWIND
The Hopi Credit Association on
and the Hopi Tribe Office of Community Planning and Economic
Development will host a two-day
Native American Entrepreneurial
Empowerment Workshop presented
by RedWind through support from
the U.S. Small Business Administration on (SBA) Office of Native
American Affairs (ONAA). The
workshop will be provided at the
Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Conference Room, Arizona State Route
246 MP 389.7 in Polacca, AZ 86042
on Thursday, August 31st and Friday,
September 1st, 9:00am-4:00pm.
All Native entrepreneurs are invited to attend and strongly encouraged
to register for this two-day course
for small business development. The
workshop will benefit individuals interested in starting up or expanding a
small business. The training provides
comprehensive information indispensable to aspiring entrepreneurs
and includes topics such as business
models, planning, access to capital,
marketing, basic bookkeeping , breakeven analyses, and problem solving.
The workshop, one of (15) RedWind will provide around the country for the remainder of 2017, is
FREE and open to the public. All
class materials and refreshments will
be provided at no cost.
RedWind will present this training in co-partnership with the Hopi
Credit Association and the Hopi
Tribe Office of Community Planning
and Economic Development.
*To register, please use the following link: hp://www.navesmallbusiness.
org/hopi_2017. You may also contact
Wayne Taylor, Jr., Executive Director,
Hopi Credit Association, 928-7382205, wayne@hopicredit.us, or Andrew Gashwazra, Sr., Director, Hopi
Tribe Offi ce of Community Planning
& Economic Development, 928-7343241, agashwazra@hopi.nsn.us.
For a brief inside look at the Native American Entrepreneurial Empowerment Workshop experience
you may go to:
hp://www.navesmallbusiness.org/
inside_the_workshop Native American Entrepreneurial Empowerment
Workshops are provided to Native
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HOPI TUTUVENI EDITORIAL BOARD:
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Belma Navakuku
Candace Hamana
Curtis Honanie
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2017 Hopi Code Talkers Citizenship Awards Cheryl Lomakema
graduates from ASU
with Master of Social
Work Degree
Louella Nahsonhoya
Hopi Tutuveni
Wilford Gaseoma
Moenkopi Day School
Mollie Trujillo
Moenkopi Day School
Aiden Lomayestewa
Hopi Day School
BY: Eugene “Geno” Talas
Hopi Veterans Services
The Hopi Veterans Services staff is happy to announce the 2017 Hopi Code
Talkers Citizenship Award
recipients from the 6th and
8th grade classes on the
Hopi Reservation. Each
year the program sponsors
this annual award in honor
Lynnice Leslie
Hopi Day School
of the ten Hopi Code Talkers who used their Hopi Lavayii during World War II in
the Pacific campaigns.
The local teachers of
each school selected one
boy and one girl for the
award that consisted of a
certificate, a 2017 Hopi
Code Talker coin and a US/
Hopi Flag lapel pin. The
Hopi Junior High School
students received a plaque.
We congratulate each of the
award recipients and their
proud parents for supporting them throughout the
school year.
Moenkopi Day School
Wilford Gaseoma (b)
Mollie Trujillo (g)
Second Mesa Day School
Xander Lewis (b)
Kiarra David (g)
First Mesa Elementary
Luther Emerson, Jr. (b)
Mason Talayumptewa (g)
Hopi Mission School
Keams Canyon Elementary
Sedryk Namoki (b)
Aleera Nequatewa (g)
Vernon Honwytewa (b)
Faith Nahnacassia (g)
Dwight Quochytewa (b) - 8th grade
Hopi Day School
Aiden Lomayestewa (b)
Lynnice Leslie (g)
Hopi Junior High School
Xavier Lewis (b) - 8th grade
Sierra Ramirez (g) - 8th grade
Congratulations to Cheryl Lomakema, Kokopwungwa
(Fire Clan) from the Village of Sichomovi, Polacca, AZ.
Lomakema graduated from the Arizona State University (ASU), School of Public Solutions with a Master
of Social Work (MSW) degree on May 11, 2017. Her
concentration was: Policy, Administration and Community Practice.
Prior to that, through the Advanced Standing Program,
Lomakema received a Bachelor of Social Work Degree
(BSW) also from ASU, in May, 2015.
Her studies began at Northland Pioneer College where
she graduated with an Associates of Arts degree. She
then transferred to ASU to begin her advanced studies.
She is proud of her accomplishments and looks forward to her new career as a Social Worker.
“My dear family, friends, and people: Be who you
are, do what you love, and work to make a difference to
change the world,” said Lomakema. “There is no limit to
what you can do. True success is giving your best in all
you do, appreciating each day’s opportunities, laughing,
dreaming, learning and growing in life. I am determined
to make contributions to my community, my Hopi people and society by digging deep, setting goals and doing
what it takes to achieve them. I am ready to apply the
valuable abilities in new ways as I move forward in my
career as a social worker. As I accept the challenges that
lead to greater things I remember and thank all those
who brought me to this day: My Family, friends, ASU
School of Social Work, and the ONE I have been blessed
by the most, GOD. Asquali”
Hopi Head Start is recruiting for
the SY’17-18. Applications can be mailed
to you or picked up at the Administration
Office. Child must turn 3 by September 1. School will start August 2, 2017.
For information call 928-734-3512.
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HJSHS from P1
Sidney said Edgewater has earned administrative experience at a local school
and is a member of the Navajo Tribe. She
has the requisite background, experience,
and cultural experience needed to fill this
important position.
Board Vice President Valerie Kooyaquaptewa said she knew Edgewater when
she was a teacher and was preparing
for administrative work.
“She will be a positive addition to the
team,” said Kooyaquaptewa.
Sidney said, “on behalf of all the Members of the Governing Board we thank the
Screening Team Members for their valuable input. Hiring a Superintendent is one
of the most important jobs placed upon a
Governing Board of Education. Partnering with the community, staff, and faculty
are vital to the process of selecting the
next Superintendent and Principal.”
The school is the only junior and senior
high school on the Hopi reservation. Prior to the construction of HJSHS in 1980,
Hopi families were forced to send their
junior and senior high children to boarding schools hundreds to thousands of
miles away to off-reservation schools.
The Hopi-Navajo Land Settlement Act
included the construction of a Hopi High
School and Hopi Hospital as part of the
settlement agreement.
SUMMER SCHOOL: Junior High
Principal Sidney presented plans and
costs for summer school. She said summer school this year will run from June 5
through June 29, from 9a.m. to 2p.m. As
the discussion progressed, Board members
asked questions about funding and the
number of students scheduled to attend.
Acting Special Education Director
Laurie Secakuyva said she was unsure
how many students would be referred
to summer school in math and language
arts. She said the junior high referred 4
students; however, she had not received
the information from Counselor DuShon
Monongye.
“We have been trying to get the information from the counselor; however, have
not been successful,” said Secakuyva.
The Principal and Alternative Program
gave their recommendations to Counselor
Monongye. Principal Lobik has not been
here and it is possible the information has
been held because of his absence.”
Board President Sidney announced he
had been presented with a letter from a
member of the community. Sidney waved
a white envelope and said, “I have an
envelope with a letter given to me by a
parent upset that her child did not graduate. She is asking questions that need
answers. Another parent gave me a letter
with a similar issue. I hate to be the messenger but I think the Counselor should
be here relaying some of these things. She
has a critical responsibility.”
Board member Poleyestewa who previously worked as a Counselor at the
school said, “when I was here, I had the
information because teachers usually
give the information to the Counselor,
and I had a good idea of the status of each
student. The Counselor should have the
information. I would let her know parents are already calling and she should be
aware of that.”
Secakuyva said a package was given to
Lobik and those did not get approved. “I
usually have 2 weeks to get them done.
We have a lot of seniors that need to attend summer school but because they haven’t received the packets we don’t know
how many will return.”
Board President Sidney said there is a
need for summer school. “It is good we
are doing this for the Junior and Senior
High and Special Education students. If
there is only one student, that is a need.”
Secakuyva said parents know exactly
what is going to take place. We have given
them a schedule that is a little different
from the regular classes because we are
allowing more class breaks. Special
education students will have lunch before
the other students. The majority of those
students are returning for summer school.
Who Walks in Graduation and Who
Doesn’t: Principal Sidney said some seniors participated in the Graduation and
did not receive their diplomas. Others
did not have the credits so they weren’t
allowed to walk. Seniors that walked but
lack credits need to attend summer school.
Kooyaquaptewa asked, “what determines who walks in the graduation and
who doesn’t.”
J.H.Principal Sidney sitting in for Interim Superintendent Naha said, “if a student is short only by a 1/2 credit they are
allowed to walk in the graduation ceremony. If they go into an alternative program
they can make up more than 1/2 credit. If
the student goes into a regular classroom
setting they can make-up only a 1/2 credit.”
“This is a very important matter, said
Board President Sidney. “Last year students learned at the last minute they
weren’t going to get their diploma. I remember Mr. Cruz finding a boy crying in
the classroom because he wasn’t going to
make it. Parents come to us and we need
to know this. Here is the investigative report the Board ordered done by an external investigative team on special education. Parents are complaining about work
that is suppossed to be done at the Counselor’s office. An investigative report of
Special Education was done because the
Board heard complaints from parents.
An audit of the Counselor’s office should
have already been conducted. The Board
is listening to parents concerns and complaints and we need to act on those issues
just like we did with special education.
Enough is enough.”
“Seniors and their parents should know
where they stand at the beginning of the
year,” added President Sidney. “I have letters from 3 parents who wrote to me upset that they were contacted by telephone
or in person and told their child was short
credits to graduate. Parents spend money
paying for graduation announcements and
the day before graduation they learned
their child wasn’t graduating. This is unacceptable! We should do something and
not tolerate unprofessional behavior and
insensitivity. Please inform Mr. Naha and
the new superintendent of the parental
complaints. I don’t think I am going after
anybody. It is about the students and the
parents and how they expect things to operate at a school.”
Kooyaquaptewa said, “I think Laurel
mentioned there is only Counselor but
that isn’t an excuse because several years
ago we had a Board Member who was
very critical of the counseling department. The member had concerns about
the support and services the Counseling
Department was giving the seniors.”
“I was also approached last year by parents who said their child was not assisted
going to college,” added Kooyaquaptewa. “You mentioned teachers notify the
counselors and then they are supposed to
follow through and do it. I went through
a similar situation with my daughter. We
weren’t notified that she was to attend
summer school. She had to double up
classes for one year and it is especially
hard for students. I feel we are doing a
disservice and we need to look at giving more support to the students and not
wait until they are seniors.”
“I noticed a student was able to participate by walking with other graduates
and then came back to school and took
care of a credit in one day. Yet, another
student was not able to walk. She got her
announcements the day before graduation
and learned she could not walk,” said
Kooyaquaptewa. “This is insensitive. It
reflects back on our school. In the real
world you don’t walk...you just don’t
walk. We are being lenient but if you
want to be like the cities than you need
to get all your credits before you are allowed to participate or walk in the graduation ceremony,” said Kooyaquaptewa.
“I know students are not adults and there
are concerns about their child in a classroom with substitutes. We know there is
a nationwide shortage of teachers and I
had to explain this to a lot of our students
and their guardians. Many of our students
are being raised by grandparents or parents that do not have college degrees, and
do not know how to look for the information. They give up and don’t do it.”
Board President Sidney said, “Some
weren’t getting diplomas at the end and
some went on the senior trip when they
were supposed to have their credits all
caught up to go on the trip. Then we have
a Counselor on the stage doing the roll
call and the Counselor knows these students are not going to graduate and here
we are shaking their hands. How does
that make us look as Board Members.”
Board member Poleyestewa added,
“As a Counselor at the school I would
send a letter home to parents telling them
their child is short credits and might not
pass. In May I would send them a follow-up letter saying your student still has
sixteen percent and it is more like they are
going to fail. It takes a lot of work. I have
suggested a meeting should be scheduled
with parents and students.It really could
be done in a better way. If this could be
paid attention to since they are freshmen.
Just educating parents on what the credits are. Credits are confusing and parents
don’t understand that missing a lot of
school days also causes students to not
get their credits. These things happen and
it snowballs at the end of the year. The
issues with credit also impact student behavior and attendance problems. Moving
from school to school also causes a lot of
this. The responsibility is the Counselors.
That is the bottom line. As a Counselor
you know what is going on with them.
That communication has to happen,” added Poleyestewa.
Board President Sidney said, “I don’t
know if the Board has the right to look
at staff evaluations or if that is something
that is restricted from us; but I will tell the
Board all these things that came to me. I
myself focused on one individual because I
don’t feel they are doing their job. I saw the
evaluation and Principal Lobik rated the
individual very high. How can he give that
rating when these things are happening?”
Poleystewa asked what happens when
a parent submits a complaint letter.
Principal Sidney said they can refer it
to the lowest level. If it is grades, we encourage parents to address it first with the
teacher. Sometimes there can be missing
information; however if they didn’t feel
the issue met resolution they can go to
the next level.
Primcipal Sidney added, “If the issue is
with a Counselor they take it to the Principal. If it’s significant it would go to the
Supervisor. If there is no resolution or
the resolution does not address the issues
they can take the issue to the Superintendent. In some cases his decision is final
and in some cases they can appeal to the
Board. The parent or student can appeal
the decision to the Board.”
Board Member Sandra Dennis asked
if Monongye is the only High School
Counselor. Is that the only position there
is she asked.
Patrick Secakuku said there is another position that has been vacant for a long time.
Dennis asked if the position was advertised stating “we are really in need of a
counselor.”
Secakuku said he received one caller.
Poleyestewa said, “It has been a long
time and all these things are happening.
I really would like the Administration to
address this.”
President Sidney said we are knocking
on doors of incompetency and lack of duty.
We should not be talking about it. That is
why we need a principal or superintendent.
Special Education Department Reports: Secakuku said, “I met with Laurie
earlier. In 2 to 3 days we will know how
many are going to be in the program. If
we don’t have enough students we may
have to back the staff out. The staff numbers in the proposal before you are based
on anticipated student registration. The
numbers may be lower.
“When parents and students do not
have the information they need ahead of
time it often leads to lower numbers,”
said Board Member Poleyestewa.
Secakuvya concurred. “That is why I
was trying to get the packets out so that
we could accurately plan. So far of 8 we
have 6 confirmed,” she said. “I am reporting to the Board so that you are aware that
I was shocked that one parent was happy
with our contact. He said he had not been
receiving BFY services in the past.”
Kooquaptewa said they should be priority when it comes to BFY. Those services should be written into the IEP.
Secakuvya said yes it was written in
the IEP, however, it was not followed
through. “That is why we were doing home
visits today and we will finish up tomorrow.”
Report from Pat Secakuku, Finance
Director: “This is the Local Education
School IDEA Application Part B for 20118. It is similar to the Title 1 program
requiring accountability assurances from
the Governing Board on our Special Education Program.
We are requesting the entire amount of
$1.9 million be allocated to the school.
This year we received 1.9 IDEA B and
SPED. We must maintain all records and
a lot of that is going to be part of the audit. We will follow due diligence with our
staff to ensure we are in compliance with
rules and regulations.
We are required to follow Child Find
to individuals 0-22 years old and provide
services to them. Protecting the rights
of parents and children under FERPA is
also required. Non-discrimination is another requirement. We must conduct reevaluations for children. We ran into a
little of that case last year. Some reevaluations had been done and others had not.
Those were being worked on and corrected. Laurie can go into detail on those. We
are making an effort on how we perform
our evaluations and the length of time we
spend on these evaluations. We should
have a time frame of 15-30 minutes. Recommendations are going to be forthcoming from that particular document.
Coordinated Early Intervention is not
applicable to us. The Superintendent and
Governing Board’s signature is on the
application. Then we go to the spending
plan. I am estimating we will receive
$1.9 million for the Special Education
Programs. The next section justifies how
we are going to be using the Special
Education funds. Last year we ran into
the situation where lots of stipends were
paid out. We are really trying to keep the
buy-outs under control.
The new program descriptions make
teachers accountable for their areas and
define the kind of services they are going
to be doing in their core area. Teachers
are going to be held accountable for their
area of responsibility. That is going to alleviate a lot of these stipend issues. The
10% may need to be a salary portion that
is staffing differential. That is part of the
IEP’s. All of those are part of the teachers
job including doing the IEP’s. They are
part of their position description.
A lot of those things are going to be
covered in their teacher descriptions. It
is part of their job description and what
they are required to do. It’s part of their
job. A lot of those things are not going
to be paid out on stipends as additional
responsibilities when they are part of the
day-to-day job.
Last year we received 1.9 million
and didn’t spend it all because we didn’t
get the teachers and we didn’t get the para
pro’s. The one on one’s are set.”
Secakuku Reports Changes Made
by Prior SPED Director Not Effective: “We shouldn’t have any excuses
not meeting the requirements. We have
the money....it’s important,” said Board
President Sidney.
Secakuku said, “I haven’t informed
Laurie, yet that we have 3 possible applicants for special education and they are
fully certified.”
Secakuku explained that on the related services side Ms. Shirley made a lot
changes and she cut out a lot of counseling
services. Her idea was to hire a transition
specialist but they already provide that
service. We had 180 days or 185 and last
year she cut it down to 160 days. I don’t
know what the reason was for cutting
those services back. After meeting with
Laurie and the consulting firm, Mr. Logan
and Naha it was determined, we need to
go back to providing those services.
If those changes were to be made
shouldn’t the board have been made aware
of it. The problem is that if I am going to
sign my name on it I need to be informed
of the changes. Is this where we are going.
They are going to be submitting their
proposal to go back to the way it was
a few years ago. We also decided to go
back to that Model. We had 9 students
that were not serviced. We had to provide
those services to them.
Board President Sidney said, “that kind
of outreach is very important. I have seen
that part of parenting. Some of these resources could be used for a person to go
their home at the villages. That is very
critical and that part is missing. It is in
this report and reflecting on us. Parents are
calling and complaining.” Sidney added,
“Those are the improvements we need to
do. The Outreach has to improve. I hope
the superintendent is going to do that. Do
we have a parent liaison? This is the way
it is presented to us. Looking at the evaluation we are going to have to be serious because we can’t pay for this and not pay for
that. We have the oversight on this. These
experts are telling us that the Improvement
Plan should start at 3rd grade. Yet we are
dealing with it here. We are getting dinged
when it should have happened before us.
This needs to be shared with the feeder
schoolsschools,” said Sidney.
Kooquaptewa said, “now that we have
this what are we going to do with it? Do
we have Gail’s portion of the report. She
will determine Laurie’s evaluations based
on that. I don’t think Naha received it. We
were expecting it on the nineteenth. This
is the legal side. The email was sent out
on the eleventh. There is a timeline on
the spending plan. Timeline assurances is
due May 30.”
Secakuyva said, “The psychologist
wasn’t coming in. That was part of the
problem. I hope they will look at that and
get another psychologist. They were billing and getting paid before they got anything done. I advised Colleen not to pay
them anything until they follow thru. They
have to go thru and interpret results. They
have to sign off on evaluation reports. We
have stuff from last year that don’t have
signatures. The fact that they weren’t able
to come and meet deadlines is a problem.
It is extra work for us because they didn’t
get it done. We were having to have another meeting to get consent again and that is
a bad reflection on us.”
Secakuyva reported as of today we are
still waiting for some reports and we have
already scheduled for summer. We are still
waiting because IEP’s were backed up by
consultants and so it is a bad reflection
on the department, the school, the
administration, and the Governing Board.
“When we had the consultants come
here we also found they had wrong
names on IEP’s. We were going back
and forth. They delayed us getting IEP’s.
Those that were rolled over form previous
years need to be corrected and done correctly. We are trying to get caught up with
those from last year,” said Secakuyva.
“The comments are well taken here.
Hopefully as business manager you are
overwhelmed with all this and maybe you
can come back and get some part-time
in human resources. I am seeing delays
and someone who should work under you
who could be taking care of a lot of these
things,” said President Sidney.
The Board approved the application
and Kooquaptewa made a motion seconded by Shupla.
We all understand what we are doing
concluded Sidney. We are ready for motion to adjourn.
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POSITION: Community Service Administrator
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The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA) is
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exceed one year form the date of a contract execution. The position involves providing comprehensive legal advice and representation on Native
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as directed by the HTHA Board of Commissioners and Executive Director. The HTHA receives
Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA) [25 U.S.C.§4101]
funds and regulations of the Indian Housing Block
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This invitation is not restricted to Indian organizations or Indian Owned Economic Enterprises,
however,, the bid award will be in accordance with
24CFR 1000.48 and 1000.52 which allows a preference to bona-fide Indian Organizations or enterprises. To qualify for the preference, an Indian preference qualification statement must be submitted.
Those qualified firms meeting the stated criteria and having the capability and qualifications,
including financially, to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond
by submitting, in person or mail, one original and
three copies of the proposal to the HTHA by 5:00
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for Proposal is open to both Indian and non-Indian
firms. Faxed proposals will not be accepted.
For more information call Wes Corben, Executive Director, or send proposal to Hopi Tribal
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A Position description and employment application can
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throughout 2017 monthly at wholesale prices.
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Kachina Dolls (low end price)
Sifter Baskets
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To confirm that Lisa will be at the Hopi Cultural Center on these days
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experience
Computer Teacher
$36,370+
Based on education and
experience
School Counselor
$39,370+
Based on education and
experience
Teacher Aide (5)
$13.25+p/h
Based on education and
experience
Special Education
Teacher Aide (1)
$13.25+p/h
Based on education and
experience
School Nurse (1)
$36,370+
Based on education and
experience
Qualifications
Bachelors or Master’s degree in
Education.
State of Arizona Elementary
Teaching Certification.
Bachelor Degree in CIS,
Educational Technology or
Computer Science.
State of Arizona Elementary
Teaching Certification
Master’s Degree in Guidance and
Counseling.
State of Arizona Counseling
Certification Pre K-12.
AA degree in Education or 60
college credits
AA degree in Education or 60
college credit hours.
Certified Medical Assistant or
Emergency Medical Technician
Experience
Classification
2 years
Teaching in an
educational setting,
preferred
2 years
Related experience
Certified
10 month contract
3 years
School Counselor or
related experience
Certified
10 month contract
2 years
Related experience
Classified
10 month contract
Applications must be received between July 1-31, 2017
to take advantage of the special interest rate.
1 year
Related experience
Classified
10 month contract
Call today for your application (928) 738-2205 or online at
www.hopi-nsn.gov/hopi-credit-association
School nurse or
worked in a health
care facility
Certified
10 month contract
Certified
10 month contract
Employment requirements:
Valid Arizona Driver’s license.
Suitability for employment must be established with an intensive background investigation.
Required certifications.
Employment package:
Fringe benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance and 401K retirement plan. Paid 100%
by employer.
School campus housing available
School Clothes? School Supplies? Student Travel Expenses?
Let Hopi Credit Association help, for a limited time we will have a
Back to School loan special at the flat interest rate of 12%
Primary applicant must be enrolled with the
Hopi Tribe and reside on Hopi Reservation
Max loan amount request $5,000.00
Must be repaid within one year
Must meet other eligibility requirements
Hopi Credit Association
“For Hopi, By Hopi”
ALL POSITIONS CLOSED ON: September 29, 2017
For inquiries or employment applications call
LaRae Humeyestewa 928-737-2581 ext. 104, email: laraegh@gmail.com or visit our
website: www.fmes.bie.edu
Approved: 6.13.17 ads
The U. S. Department of the Interior, through the Office of the Special
Trustee for American Indians (OST),
is trying to locate Indian trust beneficiaries whose whereabouts are
unknown due to outdated or incomplete contact information.
Attached is a list of members of
the Hopi Tribe with Individual Indian
Money (IIM) accounts or Indian trust
land who are on the Whereabouts
Unknown list. If you know anyone
on the list who is deceased please let
us know. To inquire about your account, you may contact us at:
Last Name
First Name
BAKURZA SR., CLAUDE
BALDWIN, MARLENE
BROKESHOULDER, BRENT T
CARL, SHARON R
COOKA, CONSTANCE
COOKA, TOM C
DALLAS, HERNAL G
DUWYENIE, VAUGHN L
FRITZ, KENDRICK
GEORGE, GREGORY
GEORGE, VAUGHN
GORMAN, CRISTINE M
GORMAN, TINA N
GREEN ELIZABETH
HARVEY SR., CALTON J
HAWEE, FERMIN L
HAWEE, TERRANCE
HOLMES, JOSEPH E
HOLMES, VIAN
HOLMES-CLARK, DOROTHY L
HONAHNI, SEFFEN B J
ISUFUKU, WESLEY
JENKINS, ARNOLD R
JENKINS, MICHAEL D
JOHNSON, RONALD R
JOSHEVAMA, PAULETTA A
KAYE, CHARLES B
KAYE, LEROY
KAYE, THOMAS A
KAYE, TINA M
KEWANWYMA, JUDY E
KINALE, BERTHA
KINALE, JENNIFER L
KOIYAQUAPTEWA, JASMINE J
KOIYAQUAPTEWA, MICHAEL H
KOOYAQUAPTEWA, BUDDY R
KOOYAQUAPTEWA, MARLINDA A
KOOYAQUAPTEWA, SHELLY
LOMAINTEWA, FRANCIS
LOMAINTEWA, LUKE C
LOMAINTEWA, MARK D
LOMATEWAMA, BRIAN C
LOMATEWAMA, KATHERINE M
LOMATEWAMA, REBECCA I
LOPEZ, MARLAINA C
LUCAS, FREDDIE F
Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians
Truxton Canyon Field Operations
13067 E Highway 66
Valentine, AZ 86437
Phone #928-769-3301
Hopi Tribe Economic
Development Corporation
SEEKS APPLICANTS TO FILL TWO (2)
MEMBERS ON ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
**THE TWO (2) AVAILABLE POSITIONS ARE FOR
Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians
HOPI/TEWA TRIBAL MEMBERS**
Eastern Navajo Agency
PO Box 2098
The HTEDC is a legal entity wholly owned by the Hopi
Crownpoint, New Mexico 87313-2098
Tribe. The HTEDC is established under federal charter
Phone #505-786-6041
provisions making it distinct and separate from the
Hopi Tribe. A board of seven directors governs the HT-
Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians EDC. The Board is appointed by the Hopi Tribal CounThe Trust Beneficiary Call Center
cil, representing the sole shareholder, either a three or
Phone #1-888-678-6836
four-year term.
Hopi Agency BIA Probate Office
PO Box 158
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
Phone #928-738-2227
Last Name
First Name
MARQUEZ, ELIZABETH
MARQUEZ, HULDA A
MASAQUAPTEWA, MARGARET M
MEDINA, LORI J
MOFSIE, MELVIN ROY
MONDRAGON JR., ORLANDO R
MOOYA, JOAN
MYRON, BRADLEY
NAHA, MARY A
NAMINGHA JR., WAYLAND L
NAMOKI, ROBERT G
NATSEWAY, BERNARD A
NAVAJO, JOLYNN A
NEHOITEWA, BRYANT N
NEVAYAKTEWA, ANDREW A
OUTIE,TIMOTHY A
PATCH, JANICE R
PETERSON, TERRI L
PETTIGREW, FLORENE G
PIESTEWA, JOHN KARL
PORTILLO, N B
SANDERSON, TERRENCE DEWIGHT
SATALA, FRED LEWIS
SATALA, ROBERT
SERNA, JOSEPH C
SERNA, RUSSELL
SETALLA, EDWARD B
SEUMPTEWA, ANGEL M
SEUMPTEWA, DOROTHY S
SEUMPTEWA, RYAN C
SEUMPTEWA, VAUGHN C
SHEBOLA, GERALDINE R
SHELTON, JENNIFER L
SHELTON, PAUL WESLEY
TALAYUMPTEWA, CHANIN M
TEMOKE, CYNTHIA
TODDY, REYCITA
TUCHAWENA JUDITH
TUNGOVIA, KLARANCE J
TUNGOVIA, LANCE
TUNGOVIA, SHEREE K
TUNGOVIA JR., LOWERY
VALDEZ, LUIS A
WADSWORTH, CHERYL DIANE
WALKER, LISA A
YAZZIE, JANICE S
YOWYTEWA, PORTIA
All Directors must meet the required qualifications
as set forth in its By-Laws and must pass a mandatory
background check.
If you are interested and want more information
please contact Lynnora Mahle- Talayumptewa by
phone at 928-522-8675 or e-mail at lmahle@htedc.net
or regular mail.
This packet includes information about the HTEDC
and its mission, as well as information about the roles
and responsibilities of a Board of Director member.
Calls for more information are welcome.
Board positions will remain open until filled
The world wants our children to fit in.
HOPI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Wants them to…
STAND OUT
Prayer in School
Dedicated, Caring
Teachers
Christian Values
Bible-based Curriculum
Daily Chapel
Small Class Sizes
Seasonal Programs
Sports
High Standards for
Academics
and many more..
Family Participation
EXCELLENT IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
CALL: 928 401-6878 FOR MORE INFORMATION
1 HOPI MISSION SCHOOL ROAD
PO BX 35 KYKOTSMOVI AZ 86039
EMAIL: hopichristianacademy@gmail.com
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to students:
Hopi Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights,
privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color or nation ethnic origin in administering its educational policies,
admission policies, scholarship, and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
THE TIME TO ENROLL IS NOW!
Hopi Head Start is recruiting
for the SY’17-18.
Applications
can be mailed to you or picked
up at the Administration Office.
Child must turn 3 by September
1. School will start August 2, 2017.
For information call 928-7343512.
8 TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017 | HOPI TUTUVENI
HEEF Annual Student & Donor Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative
event to be held in Moenkopi
(HOYI) Summer Activities
Contact: Ryan Tafoya
Hopi Education Endowment Fund
928-734-2275
rtafoya@hopieducationfund.org
The Hopi Education Endowment Fund
(HEEF) will host its fourth annual student
and donor recognition event on Wednesday, August 2nd from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. MST at Moenkopi Legacy Inn. The
event is held to recognize current HEEF/
Hopi Tribe Grants & Scholarships Program award recipients and HEEF donors
–including event sponsors Salt River
Project (SRP) and Peabody Energy.
The evening will be centered around
a dinner which will feature several guest
speakers and live entertainment. Prior to
the main program, the event will include
a silent auction, merchandise sales, and
a networking reception. There will be
music, hors d’oeuvres and networking
opportunities with fellow Hopi Alumni
during the reception.
“We are very excited to be able to hold
this event on the Hopi reservation and
we’re looking forward to honoring our
students and providing all of our guests
an enjoyable evening,” said HEEF Execu-
Stan Bindell
Hopi Tutuveni
tive Director, LuAnn Leonard. This year’s
theme, Returning Home…Itaa sinmuy
amungem Mongvastoti, refers to the larger mission of the HEEF – to have students
attain their education and return home
strengthened by their educational experience. This is the first time this event will
take place on the Hopi reservation. The
previous three recognition events were
held at the three main Arizona universities.
The event is open to the general public and the recommended attire is business casual/contemporary. Tickets for the
event are $35 per person or a table for nine
is available for $400. To purchase tickets
and/or tables, or for more information on
the event, please call Oneita Tootsie at
928-734-2275, or visit the HEEF office in
Kykotsmovi Village.
The Hopi Education Endowment Fund
is a nonprofit entity established by the
Hopi Tribe for the purpose of growing a
perpetual source of funding for Hopi students of all ages. ###
The Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative has several activities going on for youth this
summer. One program is an outreach project with First Mesa Youth Center. HOYI is
working with the youth for leadership development with older youth. HOYI youth
liaison Lexie James and Danielle Romine are the leaders for this project. Romine is
an Amercorps volunteer.
Another HOYI program involves three workshops in July for college readiness. All
of these workshops are on Wednesdays July 12, July 19 and July 26 at the Northland
Pioneer College Hopi Center. These workshops will be from 2:30-4:30 p.m. This is
for students 16 and older who want to go to college, including those who want to
go back to college. The first session is about career assessment, the second is about
scholarship applications and the third is about budgeting and money management.
On another project, HOYI Director Kyle Knox and Hannah Honanie will give presentations about “Be Hopi Be Healthy.” Honanie will be the presenter on July 12 and
Knox will give his presentation Aug. 2. Both presentations will be at 10 a.m. at the
Hopi Wellness Center in Kykotsmovi.
On July 17, HOYI will be hosting a youth group from Santa Anna, California.
HOYI will take them to Prophecy Rock as well as to visit the Hopi youth groups
at Hotevilla and First Mesa. The Santa Anna youth will also get to meet some Hopi
elders to learn about the Hopi culture. This came about after the Santa Anna group
contacted Alvia Sanchez, former director of the First Mesa youth program.
Darian Poleyestewa, a former Hopi High student, now is charge of the youth group
at First Mesa. She is helping with this effort.
For more information, telephone HOYI at 928-738-2380.
NAU Commencement Address by Dr. LuAnn Leonard
EDITOR’S NOTE: By popular request, the Commencement address by Dr. LuAnn Leonard as delivered on 5/12/17 is hereby published
Nukwang’tap ‘ki (Good Evening)! It’s
a good day! It’s a good day to be a Lumberjack isn’t it!
President Cheng, Regents Manson &
Gorsche, distinguished platform party,
tribal leaders, NAU faculty/staff, proud
family members, friends and graduates.
My heart is filled with pride to see you
here today.
I stand before you overwhelmed as it
is a great privilege to accept this honorary Degree from my Northern Arizona
University. During my eight-year tenure
as a member of the Arizona Board of Regents, I have had the honor of presiding
over just about every NAU commencement ceremony and shaking the hands
of literally thousands of NAU graduates.
Sitting on this platform I have listened
to the words of inspiration by many distinguished commencement speakers and
wondered what I might say if I ever had
the chance.
Well today is my chance and I am filled
with gratitude to have this opportunity to
share a few words of wisdom, encouragement and advice. Thirty-four years ago I
was sitting exactly where you are. The
year was 1983 and I was a proud 21 year
old Lumberjack. Sitting in the Sky dome
on commencement day, my classmates
and I were ready to take on the world,
filled with the possibilities of what lay
ahead. My education at NAU taught me
many things, but so too did my education
after graduation on Hopi where lived
with my grandmother and where I learned
the ways of my people like Sumi’nangwa–Coming together out of a compelling
desire and commitment to contribute or
return something of value to the community. And like many of you here today, I
too was “first” in being the first member
of my family to attend and graduate from
college with a baccalaureate degree. But
even if you are part of a legacy of college
graduates or NAU Lumberjacks, each of
you has a contribution to make to your
community – however you define this –
and a destiny to fulfill.
Let me tell you a story of my people. I
am Alwungwa- Deer Clan from the Hopi
village of Sichomovi on the Hopi Reservation about 90 miles northeast of here.
A reservation where traditions and practices continue today as they did centuries
ago. A place in the high arid desert where
the average rain fall is 6 inches a year. A
place where farming is as much an act of
faith as it is of hard work. But through
hard work and prayers and the support
of the women our men grow white, blue,
yellow and red corn.
Although Hopi history begins long
before the arrival of Christopher Columbus or signing of the U.S. Constitution,
our history is very much a part of U.S.
history. Let me take you back 130 years
ago to 1887. At the time, the Hopi people were living a life guided by traditions
and practices handed down from their ancestors. Life was hard but life was good.
But in 1887, the U.S. government arrived
on the Hopi reservation and like it had at
so many other Indian Reservations across
the continent; government officials began
to work to “civilize” the natives. They
did this by forcing Hopi parents to send
their children to boarding school and by
forcing Hopi farmers to “farm as the government instructed them to” not admitting
that farming in Iowa was very different
than farming in Northern Arizona. The
federal government’s goal was to weaken
the family and clan relations thus weakening the social structure. In other words
. . . disrupting our way of life so our cultural and traditions – the very essence of
what makes us Hopi – would fade away.
But contrary to what people think, as
many view Hopi’s as “the peaceful people,” a group of 19 men resisted. These resisters were farmers and family men. But
in protecting all that they valued and held
sacred, these Hopi men were charged with
the crime of not “farming as the government instructed them to and for opposing
forced education in government boarding
schools.” For their crime, these men were
to be “held in confinement, at hard labor,
until . . they shall show . . they fully realize the error of their evil ways”… Their
place of confinement? Alcatraz Island –
the infamous, maximum-security federal
penitentiary known as “the Rock”! Luckily all 19 men survived and were able to
return home to Hopi.
I cannot imagine the hardships these
men endured being separated from their
families and confined to Alcatraz isolated
from all that was familiar to them. Their
story has inspired me throughout my life
because it speaks to the core Hopi values
of perseverance, faith, hope and community. Whether or not you are Hopi, I encourage each of you to think about these
values and how they might help you in
terms of how interconnected your life is
and how you actions can have an influence on the lives of others.
In 1887 when the Hopi resisters were
held on Alcatraz Island, federal officials
thought the corn we grew was like this.
Fast forward 130 years to today. Today
our corn grows like this. For centuries
this corn has evolved through prayer and
the knowledge of Hopi farmers to grow in
areas with little moisture. Those 19 men
like our Hopi men of today knew what
they were doing and now in this age of
climate change, people around the world
are wondering how can this be done.
Hopi men tend to their field as they
would tend to their children. By nurturing the plants through song, prayer and
constant attention the plants flourish in
the harshest conditions. Let’s take a closer look at the little corn. Most farmers
would use this for feed corn or simply
throw it away as waste. To a Hopi, this
corn is precious and just as important.
When you look closely it produced little
but viable corn that would be ground and
made into cornmeal to nourish the people and more importantly to be used in
religious ceremonies. Each corn big or
small has an important purpose.
The lesson learned is: Wouldn’t it be
something if we treated everyone in this
manner and valued them as equal, important and precious? Imagine what kind of
world would we be? President Cheng, I
give you this corn as a reminder of the
lesson that I just shared.
Graduating in this class today are candidates for the Baccalaureate, Masters
and Doctoral degrees from the Business
and Health fields. During your time
at NAU you have learned to look at all
sides of an issue, to utilize your research
skills to confirm your findings, to value
the importance of communication and to
work as a team. I’ve always thought that
the answer to many things, let’s say the
cure for cancer will someday come from
a team of people from places around the
world like Africa, Iceland, New York
City, Asia, Mexico and Northern Arizona! Every team member is valuable and
has something of significance to share.
As you go forward be mindful of valuing
everyone in your team as an equal as you
never know who has the key to the cure or
the answer to the problem.
Now for the “Practical” part of the
speech.
Graduates, as you prepare to go forth
to make your mark on this world, I think
it’s important to take a few moments to
remind you that your work is far from
done and that there are many others who
are following in your footsteps. The following are some things that I think are
important:
Get involved: Get involved, volunteer or run for office to serve on school
boards, health boards, community Action
committees, State Commissions, etc. Use
your NAU education, experience and expertise to help make decisions that will
improve the quality of life for your community. Work to encourage legislators to
start thinking of expenditures for education as an investment in our future and not
just an expense. Find ways to give back
to your community. Your education is a
gift not just to yourself, but also to others
who might benefit from you knowledge
and experience. Make the best use of it.
Vote: Get educated on the issues challenging your community and vote for
those who understand and who can make
a positive difference. As we all now know
firsthand . . . It’s true, every vote counts.
Voting is a privilege, one that should not
be taken lightly. My personal philosophy
is . . . If you don’t take time to vote then
don’t complain! By voting you will have
done your civic duty to make your voice
be heard and will help to shape the future
of your community.
Learning is lifelong: NAU has worked
hard to be a top performing academic institution that strives to give students skills
to be successful throughout their lives
and to support new ideas that will drive
our future economy and quality of life.
Make it a point to learn something new
every day.
Be a good role model: Like it or not,
by virtue of your accomplishment today
you are a role model to the youth. Model
healthy behaviors in all aspects of your
life- Personal and public as the children
are watching. I ran across a book by
Gregory Lang that gave advice to graduates. I pulled some things to share:
Don’t be photographed doing some-
thing you wouldn’t want to explain later.
Think twice, even three times before
getting a tattoo (Maybe we should have
told you that during Freshman year?)
Hold yourself to the same or higher
standards to which you hold others.
Don’t post a status, update or anything
you wouldn’t want your mother to read.
Be a good role model.
Employers are watching: By graduating you have just increased your employability two fold. I recently went to an
event where a panel of Northern Arizona
employers shared the traits that they look
for when interviewing and hiring new
staff. These traits included:
• Honesty
• Effective Communicator
• Professional
• A willingness to learn new things
• Self-motivated
• Driven
• Self-Sustaining
And across the Board the number one
trait was good old fashioned:
Punctual-Being on time: So family members, I think watches would be a
great graduation gift.
Remember you are the lucky ones:
As you move forward in your life, keep in
mind those who started college with you
but didn’t make it this far. Think about
what you can do to make a difference for
those that follow so that they too can experience success. In his award winning
song, Tim Mc Graw would say “I know
you have mountains to climb but always
stay humble and kind.” Take a moment to
thank your mom, dad, brothers, sisters,
wives, husbands, children and all of those
who supported you to get you through
your educational journey.
Finally . . There are still “firsts” left
in your world: We have seen the first
man walk on the moon, first African
American President, and so on but . . .
there are “firsts” left for you. I recently read that a 2017 Pulitzer Prize winner
came from the little ole town of Winslow,
Arizona. Now that’s a first! The movie
“Hidden Figures” is also a good example
of “firsts” in regards to gender, race and
occupation. So know that there are still
firsts left in your world
What will your “first” be?
In closing, Graduates I leave you with
this . . . I speak to you as a mother as my
two beautiful children Nicole and Joaquin
are here with me today. It’s most fitting
that your graduation falls around Mother’s day because you’ve given her one of
the greatest gifts she could ever ask for.
When you were born: When you were
precious little babies . . Your family, especially your mother brought you into
this world with great hopes and prayers.
Prayers for a good life. Prayers for a
long life filled with happiness and health.
Prayers for a life in which you would
reach your full potential through education and experience. By graduating today you can take great pride in knowing
that you have helped to make your mother’s prayers come true.
Congratulations and Askwali (Thank
You)!
HOPI TUTUVENI |
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017
9
Senate Committee passes McCain HEEF Accepting Board
Bill to expand amber alert system Membership Nominations
on Native American Reservations through June 26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
U. S. Senate
Senator John McCain
Washington, D.C. – The
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs today passed
the AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017,
legislation sponsored by
Senator John McCain (RAZ) that would expand
the AMBER Alert child
abduction warning system
on Native American reservations by clarifying that
Indian tribes are eligible
for Department of Justice
(DOJ) grants that help assemble AMBER Alert systems for law enforcement
agencies.
The DOJ currently operates a pilot program
that offers AMBER Alert
training services to Native
American tribes, but the
AMBER Alert in Indian
Country Act of 2017 would
For Immediate Release
Ryan Tafoya, Marketing & Special Events Mgr.
Hopi Education Endowment Fund
make that initiative permanent and enhance DOJ
oversight of how the grants
are used. The legislation
would also reauthorize
the DOJ grant program
that assists state and local
governments in developing
and implementing AMBER Alert communication
plans. These communication plans are used by law
enforcement agencies to
expedite child abduction
alerts to the public. The
bill would also require the
DOJ to perform a needs assessment of AMBER Alert
capabilities on Indian reservations.
“Last year, Navajo Nation was devastated by
the abduction and murder
of 11-year old Ashlynne
Mike,” said Senator Mc-
Cain. “In that high profile
case, authorities did not
issue an AMBER Alert
for Ashlynne until the day
after family members reported her abduction. According to data produced
by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, there are
7,724 Native American
children listed as missing
in the United States. I appreciate the committee’s
support today and I urge
my colleagues in the Senate to quickly pass this
much-needed legislation
for Indian Country.”
Senator McCain introduced the AMBER Alert
in Indian Country Act of
2017 on March 29, 2017.
The legislation now moves
to the full Senate for a vote
on final passage.
Hopi Head Start is recruiting for SY’17-18.
Call 928-734-3512 for information.
Kykotsmovi, AZ, June 7, 2017 - The
Hopi Education Endowment Fund
(HEEF) is now accepting nominations
for board membership through June 26,
2017. Enrolled Hopi Tribal members
and current HEEF members are eligible
to nominate themselves or any other individual for membership. HEEF Executive Director, LuAnn Leonard expressed,
“Serving on the HEEF board is not only a
personal opportunity to grow and connect
with other like-minded individuals but it
is also a chance to make a positive, lasting
impact on the future of Hopis.”
All persons nominated will be contacted and asked to complete a board membership application. Those who do so will
then be scheduled for an interview with
the HEEF Nominating Committee (NC).
After all interviews are complete, the NC
will determine those to be placed on the
election ballot. Current HEEF members
will then vote to elect the new members,
who will be officially sworn in at the
HEEF annual public meeting in October.
“Having been on the board since 2013,
I have learned so much about roles and
responsibilities of HEEF membership,”
current HEEF Board President and NC
member Romalita Laban said. “I am always honored to nominate and, in a sense,
‘pass the torch’ to those leaders I know
are willing to accept such a responsibility
with enthusiasm.”
The HEEF is a nonprofit organization
that was created by the Hopi Tribe in
2000 for the purpose of ensuring education for Hopis of all ages by growing and
safeguarding a perpetual source of funding. Through the year-round efforts of its
board and a small staff, the HEEF raises
funds via various campaigns and events.
Since 2000, over 100 individuals representing Hopis, other tribes, and non-Natives have served on the HEEF Board. “If
you or someone you know is willing to
commit the time and energy to serve the
community, I would personally encourage them to submit a nomination.”
The current HEEF board has 21 members, with a capacity of up to 30. “Our
hope is that we will be able to bring those
who take HEEF Board membership as an
honor and opportunity to provide and impact lasting change for our Hopi people
and their educational dreams. We encourage those eligible to nominate to join us in
this honorable process,” expressed Laban.
To nominate yourself or someone else,
go to the following link and provide the
information requested: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M22Z538. If you have
any questions regarding the process please
contact the HEEF at 928-734-2275. ###
Senators McCain & Lankford Introduce Bill To Expand
School Choice For Native American Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John McCain (RAZ) and James Lankford (R-OK) today introduced the
Native American Education Opportunity Act, legislation that would expand education options for students
enrolled in Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools,
which, despite their high cost, include some of the most
underperforming schools in the nation.
The BIE has long been plagued by poor performance,
low test scores, and low graduation rates despite spending an estimated $15,000 per student – higher than the
national average per person expenditure rate. Today,
roughly half of BIE students do not graduate and test
scores trail by double digits compared to Native American peers attending non-BIE schools. The BIE was recently listed by the Government Accountability Office
(GAO) as one of the agencies at “high risk” for waste,
fraud and abuse. For example, GAO found that one
BIE school lost $1.2 million in federal funds that were
illegally transferred to an offshore account. Moreover,
until 2016, many BIE schools in Arizona had not been
inspected for safety hazards in ten years.
“The federal government is failing in its responsibility to provide quality education to Native American
children,” said Senator McCain. “I’m proud to reintroduce this bill with Senator Lankford, which would empower parents and tribes to customize education options
and offer alternative opportunities outside of the BIE
system. We have no greater responsibility to our next
generation than to help them prepare to compete in an
increasingly competitive workforce, and this bill would
provide Native American students the best opportunity
to succeed in the classroom and beyond.”
“Access to Education Savings Accounts are an important and useful tool to help support Indian country,”
said Senator Lankford. “This bill gives American Indian students access to tuition, textbooks, tutoring services, therapies, technology, and transportation needs
through education savings accounts. I’m glad to be able
to partner with Senator McCain to advance this legislation to help the next generations in our tribal communities across the nation.”
This legislation would enable Indian tribes that create
an Education Savings Account (ESA) program to use
BIE funds for a range of K-12 education services, including private school tuition, tutors, online education,
Native language classes, special needs services and
more. The bill would fund these services using up to 90
percent of the funds that BIE would have spent on each
individual student. In addition, tribes would be able to
utilize a non-profit entity for the administration of its
ESA program. ###
U.S. DOI in a 15-day comment period about how people
feel about the Bears Ears National Monument
Stan Bindell
Hopi Tutuveni
Hopi Vice Chairman Alfred
Lomaquahu Jr. remains one of
the biggest supporters of Bears
Ears National Monument. He
was one of the supporters when
President Obama declared Bears
Ears a national monument on
Dec. 28, 2016.
The Hopi, Navajo and three
other tribes have ancestral ties
to Bears Ears and there are more
than 100,000 archaeological
sites in the monument.
But President Trump has ordered a review of all national
monuments, Utah Gov. Gary
Herbert is calling for the rescinding of the designation of Bears
Ears as a national monument and
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinske
has proposed reducing the size of
Bears Ears National Monument.
Opponents of the designation
are afraid it will not remain open
to the public. They also support
logging and mining on the land.
Bears Ears National Monument is located in San Juan
County in southeastern Utah, on
1,351,849 acres. The land sits
between a pair of buttes called
Bears Ears, which tops off at
8,700 feet.
Bears Ears is undeveloped,
but contains historic, cultural
and natural resources. It is managed by U.S. Bureau of Land
Management, U.S. Forest Service and five tribes. It borders
Canyonland National Park.
In 2015, the Bears Ears Intertribal Council formed to support the
national monument designation.
Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye and Arizona State
Rep. Eric Descheenie have been
outspoken supporters of Bears
Ears National Monument.
Vice Chairman Lomaquahu
said the U.S. Interior Department is in a 15 day period for
taking comments about how
people feel about Bears Ears National Monument.
Lomaquahu said the Hopi
Tribe recently sent a letter to the
Interior Department stating its
support for Bears Ears by talking
about its cultural significance.
Lomaquahu said some want
Bears Ears to lose its designation
as a monument so they can open
it up to uranium mining and other money making ventures.
“We counter that when Bears
Ears became known to the public that people started flocking
out there,” he said. “Tourism
will bring in more than $50 million to those counties and surrounding areas. Mining and gas
projects will only bring money
into those corporations.”
Lomaquahu said the Hopi
Tribal Council will hold its next
meeting on June 19 and he wants
to remind the Hopi public that
they can attend. He said they can
telephone the tribal secretary for
the agenda.
The Hopi Tutuveni is published on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the
month. All submissions are due one week in advance. For more
information call 928-734-3282
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Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol, Possession of Drug
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Intoxication, Possession of Alcohol
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Intoxication
Namath Nevayaktewa
Intoxication
Paul Pawytewa
Intoxication
Nitelle Pawytewa
Intoxication
Raheim Jake Honahni
Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Alcohol, Posses
sion of Drug Paraphernalia
Adrian Johnson
Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Alcohol, Aggra
vated DUI, Intoxication
Renalda Woody
Intoxication
Louis Carl
Intoxication
Wilfred Carl
Intoxication
Michael Adams
Warrant, Possession of Marijuana
Shawn Sekaquaptewa
Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Intoxication
Anthony Mahkewa
Threatening, Criminal Damage to Property
Shania Keams
Possession of Marijuana, Transportation of Alcohol,
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Kristopher Patterson
Possession of Alcohol
Waldon Lomayaktewa
Criminal Damage to Property, Possession of Drug Para
phernalia, Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct, Threatening
Lejuan Yesslith
Intoxication, DUI
Arlen Roy Polacca
Possession of Marijuana, Intoxication, Aggravated DUI
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