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Volume 24, No. 11
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016
WOKO’UYIS
JUNE
The Planting Moon
This Month In
Hopi History
• June 1, 1924, Native
Americans granted U.S.
citizenship
• June 3, 1963, Healing vs
Jones appealed, Court
declined to review case.
• June 10, 1920, Hotvella
people forcibly dipped in
de-lousing chemicals
• June 22, 1970, Indian
Education Act PL 93-318
moved Indian Education
• AD 1-700, Hopi Ancestors
cultivated corn, squash,
beans, cotton and turkeys.
Co-Valedictorian Bryonna Morgan
Mr. Charles Gover, HHS Principal, served as Master of Ceremonies
COMMUNITY at the 29th Hopi High School Graduation on May 26.
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To begin the ceremony, the Hopi
Jr/Sr High School Junior Reserve
Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
Head Start Recruitment
SY 2016-2017 Ages 3-5 yrs. posted the Flags wearing a Black
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and Yellow cord on their uniform.
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brance of a young girl who was
tragically killed in Shiprock, NM.)
Hopi Grants & Scholarship
Student Raquel Manuelito sang
6/8 6:30 pm HVMC
the National Anthem with the help
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of fellow classmates; followed by
a presentation by Teacher Gerald
Rabies Vaccination Clinic
Parent Involvement Wkshp
6/11 8-4:30 pm HJSHS
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Men’s Wellness Expo
6/15 3-5 pm Hopi Wellness
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Salutatorian Kristen Russell
Hopi High School 2016 Commencement
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6/9 9-5:30 pm First Mesa Area
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Co-Valedictorian Raquel Manuelito
Flud who presented a Special Award
to Harvey Honyouti for 30 years of
dedicated service, since 1986.
The Keynote Speaker was 2008
HHS alumni Annelese Nasafotie,
from the village of Sichomovi.
Nasafotie encouraged the graduates and said “Finish crying, finish
yelling, finish throwing something
across the room, catch your breath
and remind yourself that everything will be okay. Be thankful for
the life you were given. Be thankful for what you have. Today you
accomplished a huge goal that you
set for yourselves. It is okay to
have a melt-down just as long as
you have the will to pick yourself
up. Take pride in yourself and who
you will become and most importantly remember that life is what
you make of it.”
Lavonne Adams National Honor Society (NHS) Advisor recognized 3 members of the graduating
class who graduated with honors:
Kursheena Yazzie, Raquel Manuelito and Katrice Puhuhefvaya.
Puhuhefvaya
received
the
Gates
Millennium
Scholarship and will attend Northern
Arizona University in the fall.
Adams said “This year is the last year
that the Gates Scholarship will be
given and Katrice was the only student at HHS to receive the award.”
Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr., presented the Salutatorian award to Kristen Russell. She
encouraged classmates to become
successful and continue to be driven in whatever path you take.”
Hopi Jr/Sr High Governing
Board President Edgar Shupla
presented the Co-Valedictorian
awards to Raquel Manuelito and
Bryonna Morgan.
Manuelito reminded the class
that “Life has just begun for us and
we have big choices to make. Take
all the opportunities life hands you
and never forget where you came
from and always be proud to represent the Hopi Bruins.”
Morgan told classmates that the
world is not ready for the Class of
2016! To inspire her classmates she
used a quote from Dr. Seuss “You
have brains in your head. You have
feet in your shoes. You can steer
yourself any direction you choose.”
Mr. Charles Grover presented
the Graduating Class of 2016 and
thanked all the staff for all their
hard work.
Hopi Veterans Services hosts formal Welcome
Home ceremony for Vietnam Era Veterans
Men’s Night Out
6/15 5-9 pm HVMC
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100 Mile Club Run/Walk
6/13 5 pm Bacavi Village
6/20 5 pm Secakuku
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Procedural Safeguards Trng
6/15 10-12 pm Shungopavi Comm
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2016 Hopi Hunt Members
6/14 Applications Due
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Public Hearing- CCDF Prog.
6/15 Hopi Child Care
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9th Annual AIYC
6/21-23: Flagstaff, AZ
602-258-4822
Child Development Screening
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Veterans and their families
showed up to be properly welcomed home at the
Ceremony hosted by the
Hopi Veterans Services.
“Vietnam Veterans Day
is nationally recognized on
March 29 or 30 to commemorate the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families and is part of a national
effort to recognize the men
and women who were denied a proper welcome upon
returning home more than
40 years ago.” (NCSL.gov)
Eugene Talas, Director
of Hopi Veterans Services
welcomed and thanked all
Veterans for attending the
ceremony and said, “This
ceremony would not have
been made possible without the help of Prescott VA
Medical Center and Rod
Sepulveda,” said Talas. “As
you all know, there was no
welcome home celebrations for Vietnam Veterans
and we would like to say,
Welcome Home soldiers!”
In his welcome address,
Wayne Kuwanhoyoima,
United States Marine Vietnam Veteran and Moenkopi Tribal Council Representative said, “We were
greeted by protestors, most
of whom were hippies,
calling us baby killers. I’m
glad this celebration is taking place because it’s long
overdue and I want to say,
Welcome Home Veterans!”
He said spouses and chil-
dren should be recognized
because they were their
main support even though
they didn’t know what to
do or how to help them.
Rod Sepulveda, Veteran
and Rural Health Coordinator with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
said these kinds of events are
very important and should
be done in public because
it’s important to recognize
the contributions Vietnam
Veterans have made.
Cont’d on P.5
2 TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI Congratulations Hopi High School Graduates
Valentina Antone
Cheyenne Begay
Tara Benally
Angel Castro
Dylon Silas
Claire Dawahoya
Kyle Castillo
Micah Chee
Irvin Chee, Jr.
Tharae Day
Branyon Claw
Robin Dawasevaya
Shania Edgewater
Ron Cody
Lyle Daniels
Ashley Harvey
Breana Holmes
Darion Fredericks
Vanessa Holmes
Troy Honahnie
Lindsey
Honwynewa
Lindsey
Honwynewa
ndsey
Honwynewa
Chorosi
Honie
Chorosi
Honie
Chorosi
Honie
Wyatt
Howard
Wyatt
Howard
Wyatt
Howard
Elysse
Honyouti
Elysse
Honyouti
Elysse
Honyouti
Jennifer
Hum
Jennifer
Huma
Jennifer
Huma
Wyatt Howard
Elysse Honyouti
Jennifer Huma
Jalisa James
Aydon James
Shania Johnson
Jalisa James
Aydon James
Shania Johnson
Tashieka Kuwunvana
Brenda Kayquoptewa
Shania Nodman
Dairon Norris
Lindsey Honwynewa
Qoyatayo Honie
Chorosi Honie
Kyle Honvantewa
Qoyatayo
Honie
Qoyatayo
Honie
Honvantewa
KyleKyle
Honvantewa
Jalisa
James
Jalisa
James
Deion Honwytewa
Avery Honyaktewa
Mariah Kagenveama
Qoyatayo Honie
Kyle Honvantewa
Deion
Honwytewa
eion
Honwytewa
Deion
Honwytewa
Avery
Honyaktewa
Avery
Honyaktewa
Avery
Honyaktewa
Mariah
Kagenveama
Mariah
Kagenveama
Mariah
Kagenveama
Shantel Kaye
Perlyn Lomahoema
Clarina Langineo
Perlyn
Lomahoema
Perlyn
Lomahoema
Clarina
Langineo
Clarina
Langineo
dre John
Jeremy Jones
Diondre
JohnJohn
Jeremy
Jones
Jeremy
Jones
John
Jones
dreDiondre
John Diondre
JeremyJeremy
Jones
Emerson Lilly
Emerson
Lilly
Emerson
Lilly
Emerson
Emerson
Lilly Lilly
Shantel Kaye
Shantel
Kaye
Shantel
Kaye
Perlyn Lomahoema
Damian Lomatuwayma
Aleana Montoya
Damian
LomatuwaymaAleana Aleana
Aleana
Montoya
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Montoya
Damian
Lomatuwayma
Montoya
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Aleana Montoya
Clarina Langineo
Timothy Mowa
Timothy
Mowa
Timothy
MowaMowa
Timothy
Timothy Mowa
Aydon
James
Aydon
James
Shania
Johns
Shania
Johnson
Tashieka
Kuwunvana
Kayquoptewa
Tashieka
Kuwunvana
Brenda
Kayquoptewa
Tashieka
Kuwunvana Brenda
Brenda
Kayquop
Shania Nodman
Shania
Nodman
Shania
Nodman
Dairon Norris
Dairon
Norris
Dairon
Norr
Omaohoya Lomahoyo
Starlie Lomayaktewa
Omaohoya
Loma
Starlie
LomayaktewaOmaohoya
Omaohoya
Lomaho
Lomahoyouma
Starlie
Lomayaktewa
Starlie
Lomayaktewa
Omaohoya
Lomahoyo
Starlie Lomayaktewa
Abigail Manheimer
Abigail
Manheimer
Abigail
Manheimer
Abigail
Manheimer
Abigail Manheimer
Raquel Manuelito
Raquel
Manu
Raquel
Manuelito
Raquel
Manuel
Raquel Manuelito
High
Damian Hopi
Lomatuwayma
School
Graduates Timothy Mowa
Aleana Montoya
HOPIManheimer
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7, 2016 3
Abigail
Raquel
Mikki Manygoats
Dufkiwma Mowa
Garryn Masawytewa
Bryonna Morgan
Jasmine Naha
Leigh Naha
Braniff Nehoitewa
Sean Navenma
Elise Pawwinnee
Krienne Pahovama
Ferrell Poneoma
Mikal Poleahla
Orin Poley
Auryza Polacca
Phyllis Qumyintewa
Doyal Quanimptewa
Iverson Qumyintewa
Dru Quochytewa
Isaah Wytewa-Panana
Katrice Puhuhefvaya
Jaelen Silas
Sonya Sahmea
Kristen Russell
Paulesha Sewemaenewa
Raelyn Secakuku
Kelly Spencer
Dallas Thompson
Tylar Tewawina
Amber Tsosie
Wade Tso
Meagan Ua
Latrice Uqualla
Kursheena Yazzie
Jacquissa Tungovia
Bryson Willie
John Whitehair
Kylan Yazzie
Tamara Yowytewa
Storm Tso
Tashena Tungovia
Not Pictured: Alexander Allison, Michael Campus, Leon Coochise, Travis Mahle,
Brittany Naha, Kendall Pavinyamna, Jonathan Phillips, Tyler Silas, Nathaniel Tenorio,
Syerra Wartz, Jonathan Wooster
Nikyle Weston
Nikia Youvella
As the end of the 2015-2016 academic year
comes to a close, the Hopi Tribe Grants and
Scholarships Program is proud to announce the
following Hopi/Tewa students that have completed their college education. Please join us in
extending our best wishes to the graduates and
their families for a superb job. Congratulations!
See Graduate Listing on Page 7
Hopi Tribe Grants and Scholarship program
2015-2016 College Graduates
COMMUNITY NEWS
4 TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI
Local Students Receive Hopi Schools Raise Awareness To
Code Talker Citizenship Awards
Keep Hopi Children Safe
Eugene “Geno” Talas, Veterans Services family members of students, your solid supSpring time across the nation, all communities celebrate the achievements and
accomplishments of all students during
school promotions and graduation ceremonies. Our local Hopi schools share
in this exciting time as well when families come together to proudly watch their
sons, daughters, or grandchildren be promoted to a next school grade or graduate
from high school.
Each year Hopi Veterans Services sponsors the Hopi Code Talkers “Citizenship”
Award and is presented to a deserving
young boy and girl in the 6th or 8th grade
classes selected by their teachers based
on student’s leadership qualities, communication skills and citizenship abilities.
Each recipient receives a certificate, a
Hopi Code Talker lapel pin and a small
US Flag. Additionally, the Hopi Junior
High School recipients receive a plaque.
Hopi Veterans Services congratulates
all the 2016 Hopi Code Talkers “Citizenship” Award recipients and wish them
much success in their future educational
goals to aspire to become the best in life.
We also extend a huge thanks to all the
local schools and teachers for supporting
this awards program.
Finally to all parents, grandparents and
port and encouragement for your children
during the school year has been remarkable.
You each contributed to their success and
accomplishments this school year.
We extend our heart-felt congratulations
to all Hopi students far and wide on your
2016 promotion or graduation ranging
from Head Start to college classes. Now
spring ahead and enjoy your summer!
The following students received the 2016
Hopi Code Talker “Citizenship” Award:
Moenkopi Day School:
Kayden Lomawaima (m)
Siara Vasquez (f)
Second Mesa Day School:
NiKolas Ahownewa (m)
Neveah Lomavaya (f)
Children listen as Victim Specialist Valaura Imus speaks about “Stranger Danger”
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
With the recent tragic
death of Ashlynn Mike of
Shiprock, NM and the circumstances
surrounding
her death, many communiIsaac Lopez (m)
ties and schools have startCandelaria Begay (f)
ed to raise awareness on
“Stranger Danger” helping
Hopi Mission School:
children identify who could
Helene Honahni (f)
be a stranger.
Hopi Junior High School:
First Mesa Elementary
Shaunanthony Pashano (m)
School (FMES) Parent LiMykiala Elthie (f)
aison, Polly Masaquaptewa hosted the presentation,
“Keep our Hopi Children
Safe” on May 13, to let students know what stranger
danger is.
“With the recent kidnapping and killing of Ashlynn
Mike it was too close to
home and brought concern
for me because a lot of our
children get off the bus at
major highways and have a
ways to walk home,” said
Masaquaptewa.
She also explained that
some of the students go
home to empty homes with
no adult supervision or the
students themselves don’t
always check in with their
parents before playing
with their friends.
With the support of
Alma Sinquah, Community School Administrator
(CSA), Masaquaptewa has
held several presentations
on “Stranger Danger” and
invited several presenters
to the school.
Valaura Imus, Supervisory Victim Specialist of
BIA District III in Phoenix
with the indigo diamond design (koy- spoke to the children on
ongkuri) will be held at the new Hopitu- behalf of child abduction
tuqaiki classroom building in Kykotsmovi due to the recent abduction
village. Research conducted by the Ho- of Ashlynn Mike. Since
pitutuqaiki staff has shown that there are the incident, Imus has been
only a few active Hopi Moccasin makers directly involved with the
and only three individuals who currently
weave the Kanelkwasa with Koyongkuri. For more information on the Summer Schedule of classes go to www.
hopischool.net or contact Bob Rhodes at
rwhodes264@gmail.com.
Project KYAPTSI-The Hopi-Tewa
Women’s Coalition to End Abuse will
implement a culturally based education
and capacity building program for young
women and men ages 18-30 called “Project KYAPTSI” (Respect)- Knowledge
for Young Adults to Preserve Traditional
Values and Self-identity. The program
will educate the participants about domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, stalking and will share local
resources. For more information on the
program, contact Carey Onsae at Carey.
onsae@htwcea.org or 928-380-2119.
The HEEF is a non-profit entity of the
Hopi Tribe. Any contributions to the
HEEF are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. For more information the
HEEF can be reached at 928-734-22785
or via email at heef@hopieducationfund.
org or by visiting our website at www.
hopieducationfund.org
First Mesa Elementary School:
Isaiah Pashano (m)
Jazlynn Bell (f)
Keams Canyon Elementary School:
Hopi Education Endowment Fund
2016 IMAGINE Grant Recipients
HEEF
Annually a portion of the funds generated from the Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) is set aside to be used
to support IMAGINE/Community Grants.
IMAGINE Grants are available to local
non-profit organizations, schools and villages that provide services to Hopi members from across the reservation. Since
2004 a cumulative total of $148,565 has
been spent to support 33 Community
Grants serving Hopi member of all ages.
HEEF Executive Director LuAnn Leonard stated “The IMAGINE grant program
is unique in that, instead of submitting
proposals to entities who seek to solve our
problems, we are able to use Hopi funds
to address current needs and solutions as
presented by grassroots Hopi programs.
A lot of times, the best answers come
from the people at the local level.”
The HEEF proudly announces the 2016
IMAGINE recipients as follows:
Adventures for Hopi- A4H- Adventures for Hopi is a program catering to
Hopi & Tewa youth that utilizes outdoor
education and recreation as a medium for
cultural preservation, community-based
social change and environmental stewardship. Focus areas such as health, community service and education are incorporated into a variety of adventure pursuits
which include activities such as but not
limited to; climbing, hiking, backpacking,
kayaking, pack kayaking, canyoneering,
and climbing. HEEF funds will be used
to support the program’s core initiatives
that include: Service of Adventure, Outdoor School, and Training & Mentorship.
A4H is implementing its 2016 Summer
Outdoor School on the Hopi Reservation
and surrounding areas during late May
through December 31, 2016. If you are
interested in this program, contact Marshall Masayesva, at adventuresforhopi@
gmail.com or 928-221-1923.
Hopitutuqaiki-As a part of its 2016
Summer Arts Program Hopitutuqaiki will
offer new classes in an effort to keep two
specific crafts from dying. Classes on
Hopi Moccasin Making and an Advanced
Weaving class on the Hopi Kanelkwasa
Mike family to help promote and educate on children abduction; what it is,
how to escape and how to
talk to your parents.
“We have to get down to
their level, the children, and
let them know it’s acceptable to kick, scream and
yell,” said Imus. “And it’s
okay to let your families
know you need to talk to
them.”
Imus pointed out that a lot
of child abductions are from
non-custodial parents rather
than strangers. Included in
the presentation, they identified who could be a stranger.
Imus told the children
that a stranger could be
someone they don’t know
at all or it could be someone they know; someone
who takes them out of their
comfort zone can result in
kidnapping.
She informed the parents
and students the Hopi BIA
Police has a policy they
follow for an Amber Alert
to report missing or kidnapped children 17 years
and younger.
Once BIA Police Officers
receive the call they will
do the initial investigation
and then submit the Amber
Alert which is then released
by the FBI (Federal Bureau
of Investigations) or the
National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
“Not all cellular carriers
receive coverage on the
reservation due to cell reception; customers may
not receive Amber Alerts;
this needs to be improved,”
said Imus.
Masaquaptewa added
that Officer Talawepi,
Hopi Resource Enforcement Service (HRES)
Officer engaged in an
activity with the students
by showing them what
they should do if they are
encountered by a stranger:
• Run
• Yell
• Get attention somehow
• Fight back
• Don’t be alone
• Go straight home and let
your parents know you are
home.
“We just want the students, your kids to be
safe and make sure there
is always someone home
when children get home
from school,” added Masaquaptewa.
Imus stressed to parents
and guardians to be aware
of where your children are
and teach them how to get
a hold of you and having a
family identification system would be very helpful.
“Children, don’t be afraid to
use your voice,” said Imus.
“Kick, scream, yell and don’t
be afraid to hurt the person
who is hurting you.”
Three HHS media students have
plans to attend College in the fall that she is ready for college “I will miss them so pronounce her words. She
By: Stan Bindell
Hopi Tutuveni
Triple K - Three Hopi
High School students all
starting their first name
with K. All three were
friends. All three excelled
in media classes and other classes at Hopi High
School. All three Ks are
headed for college.
Kristen Russell, who served
as salutatorian at graduation,
will be majoring in nursing at
Central Arizona Community College in Coolidge. She
hopes to obtain the Indian
Health Services scholarship.
She believes Hopi High
School has prepared her for
college courses.
Russell spent two years in
radio broadcasting classes.
She went on media trips to
Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University
and to the Journalism Education Association Conference
in Denver, Colo., in 2015.
“I learned a lot of grammar and how to be outspoken,” she said about her
media classes.
Her advice to students entering the media classes is
to have fun.
Of course, she treasures
level courses.
During her time in radio
her friendship with the oth- class, she won a national
er two Ks.
award from the Journal“I’m so happy I was able ism Education Association
to know them and I’m go- and two state awards from
ing to miss them,” she said. the Arizona Interscholastic
Katrice
Puhuhefvaya, Press Association. She was
who was in broadcast radio on the several media trips to
for two years and served NAU, ASU and the trip to
as the editor of The Bruin JEA Conference in Denver.
Times this past school year, “I learned how be outwill be majoring in nursing spoken and I learned public
and minoring in radio at speaking skills,” she said
NAU. She capped off her about her media classes. “I
senior year by winning the also became more used to
prestigious Gates Millenni- writing and speaking up in
um Scholarship, which will class. I took it seriously so
pay for her four years of it will help.”
college. She also believes
Puhuhefvaya will also
miss the other two Ks.
much. I don’t think of them
as friends. I think of them
as sisters,” she said.
Kursheena Yazzie, who
was in radio for two years
and print journalism for
one year, will be attending
Central New Mexico College to major in business
and minor in photography.
She plans to work in Albuquerque this summer to
raise money to pay for her
college costs.
Yazzie has always had
problems with math, but
feels she is ready for her
other college classes.
She credits the radio
classes for teaching her to
speak louder and how to
said journalism helped her
with writing and expressing herself through writing.
She went on media trips to
NAU and ASU.
Her advice to students entering the media classes is
to be unique.
“There’s nothing better
than standing out. Have
courage when you talk. Be
stubborn and persuasive.
Always get your homework done on time and do
your work even before it is
due,” she said.
Yazzie said she feels ecstatic about her past years
with double K, but she is
sad about leaving them.
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HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 5
Hopi and Navajo Continue Water Hopi Tribe Returns To Court
Rights Settlement Discussions to Prevent Further Snowmaking
On San Francisco Peaks
Office of the General Counsel, The Hopi Tribe
Office of the Chairman, The Hopi Tribe
Flagstaff, AZ – Representatives of the issues with even less water to negotiate
Hopi Tribe and Navajo Nation are con- over.” President Begaye added that “federKykotsmovi, Ariz. – The Hopi Tribe
tinuing to develop shared principles al and state candidates looking for Navajo will return to Court in Flagstaff to seek
for water rights settlement discussions Nation support in the fall must understand an injunction and damages to prevent furthat this water settlement is a priority for ther snowmaking with reclaimed wastefor the Little Colorado River basin.
Representatives of both tribes met for the Navajo Nation.”
water on the sacred San Francisco Peaks.
two days in Flagstaff, Arizona, on May 31
The tribal water teams have agreed to dis- Last night, after studying a proposed setand June 1, 2016. It was their fifth meeting. cuss a variety of issues relating to the Tribes’ tlement agreement for months, the City
“The teams are making good progress water rights claims, focusing first on develop- Council indefinitely delayed the matter
in developing an agreement that originates ing guiding principles for their negotiations. with no explanation. Hopi Tribe officials
with the tribes, rather than with other parThe water teams previously discussed were stunned by Flagstaff City Council’s
ties as occurred with past agreements. This shared, on-reservation water resources complete inability to make a decision reis a refreshing new approach, and not sim- such as washes, aquifer resources, and garding a settlement that both the City
ply a rehash of S. 2109 or any previous springs. This session they discussed Lit- Attorney and City Water Utilities staff
settlement draft,” said Hopi Tribe’s Vice tle Colorado River mainstem and Colorado recommended. Hopi Tribe Vice Chairman
Chairman, Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., who River mainstem issues.
Lomahquahu who was at the City Council
is a member of the Hopi Water Team. “It
The teams continue to work together dil- meeting was unimpressed with the Mayor
is important that we find common ground igently, consistent with the notion of “Two and City Council’s lack of leadership on
on issues related to the two Tribes’ water Nations, One Voice.”
the issue. “Unfortunately, the City Counrights,” he continued.
For more information, press only:
cil once again dodged and delayed a deNavajo Nation President Russell Begaye Catherine Wright, Deputy General
cision on an agreement that its staff and
stated: “Time is of the essence. The Navajo Counsel, The Hopi Tribe, CWright@hopi. attorneys spent more than a year developNation would like to see a water settlement nsn.us (928) 734-3145. Michele Crank,
ing. Flagstaff is erratic and unreliable unpassed soon, so that we are not sitting here Public Informaton Officer, Navajo Nation, der its current administration. Parties do30 years from now discussing the same mjcrank@navajo-nsn.gov, 928-871-7916. ing business with the City Council should
and operate an additional treatment stage
at Thorpe Park to improve the quality of
reclaimed wastewater being sold by the
City to the Arizona Snowbowl (“Snowbowl”) for snowmaking at its ski resort on
federal land in the San Francisco Peaks.
There is growing public opposition to the
reclaimed water contract.
The San Francisco Peaks, known as Nuvatukya’ovi to the Hopi Tribe, are one of
the most sacred places to the Hopi Tribe.
The Hopi Tribe filed suit in 2011 in Arizona Superior Court in Flagstaff challenging the City’s decision to sell reclaimed
wastewater to Snowbowl, asserting that
the sale of up to 1.5 million gallons of reclaimed wastewater per day to Snowbowl
is illegal because it violates several Arizona laws that govern the proper use of
reclaimed wastewater, and creates a public nuisance through environmental contamination. The case will continue in light
of the inaction of the City Council, and
its failure to take advantage of this opporbeware.” City attorneys and staff recom- tunity to build its government to governmended that Flagstaff agree to construct ment relationship with the Hopi Tribe.
Hopi Tribe hires Pennington Vietnam era Veterans from Page 1
“The Vietnam War was an unpopular war but a Vietnam Era Veteran. He was stationed
as Deputy General Counsel
and the public opinion was basically at a “in Country” at Pearl Harbor. He explained
certain point where they did not like the
military,” said Sepulveda. “There was a
lot of misunderstanding and a lot miscommunication. Because of their sacrifices, it
helped to pave the way for us.” Sepulveda
presented the Vietnam Veterans with a lapel
pin and a commemorative coin.Afterward,
during the cake presentation, some shared
their experiences with emotion. After all
these years, it’s still hard for some to talk
about it. Many experience nightmares,
flashbacks and remember friends they lost.
Some men did not enlist into the military
voluntarily, but were drafted.
Bruce Talawyma, USMC Vietnam Veteran served in Vietnam from 1969-70, was
drafted into the Army after high school and
had just begun his career with the Federal Housing Administration. He eventually
ended up serving with the Marines.
Submitted by: Daryl Melvin, P.E., Chief Executive Officer
“It surprised and shocked me, but mostJanuary 1 - March 31, 2016 Report
ly upset me because I just started my career,” said Talawyma. “I was deployed to
Renew and Strengthen Our Partnerganization in Health Care; and Per- Vietnam in June of ’69. The Marines were
ships with Tribes and Urban Indian
sonal Mastery and Mental Models in staged in Okinawa and we were constantly
on the move and out all day.”
Health Programs
a Learning Organization.
• January 4: HHCC reported to Hopi Tribal
o February 24: Work place analysis- “I’m glad this welcome home ceremony
Council on hospital operations and status.
Psychological Safety, Trust, Respect; took place because it was long overdue, but
• January 5 and 22: Clinical Director and
and Managing Mental Modes and I wished this happened 15-20 years ago,”
said Talawyma. “This is a good type of
Executive Leadership concurred on exPersonal Visions.
isting laws and HHCC process to address
o March 23: Group Development and healing, not only for the Veterans, but their
Hopi courts involuntary commitments.
Teaming Basics; and Trust, Respect families as well, so they can understand.
I’m sure some of us will share our combat
• January 14: Chief Executive Officer
and Psychological Safety.
(CEO), was a guest speaker on the Hopi Improve the Quality of and Access to Care stories if we had a talking circle similar to
what we had today.”
High School KUYI radio show.
• January 29: held onsite meeting with He added that he had some cleansing
• January 21: Hopi health department
Joyce Hospodar, Director, Arizona Ru- done, but adjustment was difficult because
programs and HHCC met to review
ral Hospital Flexibility Program, Uni- of the traumatic situations some of the Vetoperational agreements and steps for
versity of Arizona, to discussion Critical erans were in.
updating them.
Hospital Health Care measures includ- Elmer Setala, U.S. Marine Vietnam Veter• March 30: renovation of Community
ing the Medicare Beneficiary Quality an, said after he left the military it was hard
Health Representative (CHR) workImprovement Project (MBQIP).
space with Information Technology (IT) • January 29: held introductory meeting to find work.
“We only knew military life, but I found
and electrical utilities were installed.
with Flagstaff Medical Center, Hospital work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in
Improve the IHS
Administrator, Flo Spyrow, to discuss Keams Canyon with Plant Management.
• January 21: HHCC business office
continuity of care and patient services. Setala said he later received a letter from
completed its first successful transmis- • February 17: held introductory training with the military asking him to return because
sion of an e-claim with the Department
the new HHCC annual employee-training of his skills, but the Superintendent wrote
of Veterans Affairs (VA).
format and the new employee orientation. a letter to the military telling them he was
• January 28: HHCC conducted the Hopi • February 22: Clinical Director and already working for the government.
Health Summit in collaboration with the
Leadership held onsite dialog with “I lucked out when I got the job in Keams
Hopi Tribe and local non-profits. This
Northern Arizona University Den- Canyon or I would have gone back,” said
community wide summit engaged over
tal Hygiene program staff and Denise Setala. “I missed the tradition and cultural
1,000 community members through a
Helm, Program Director, on the contin- life, when I came home I changed; I had
health assessment survey and with diuation of the program, improving stu- more respect for the ceremonies and I think
this is what helped me get through.”
rect community participation to discuss
dent experience, and funding.
and provide feedback on top health top- • February 26-27: Quality Manager, Safe- Setala clarified he is not a Vietnam Veteran;
ics important to the community.
ty Officer, and Chief Operations Offi• February 18: CEO met with Acoma Tribcer completed Critical Access Hospital
al Council delegation to discuss education
essentials training and AzFlex training.
and leveraging community resources.
Additional goal was to leverage bringing
• February 19: Leadership met with
this training to northern AZ and HHCC.
Mescalero Apache hospital executive • March 30: the Phoenix Area Acquisistaff to share information on requiretions Team had a site visit to coordinate
ments to achieve Critical Access Hosmajor HHCC contracts and procurepital designation.
ment needs including locum contracts
• March 1-2: CEO, Clinical Director, and
for nursing and medical staff, radioloChief Nurse Executive attended the
gy, and specialty providers.
Phoenix Area Leadership meeting to Ensure that our Work is Transparent,
Vernita Selestewa
address health care network topics.
Accountable, Fair and Inclusive
• March 3: Business Office staff and • January 8: CEO and Phoenix Area Office Hopi Tutuveni
Leadership met with Douglas, Sheets
of Environmental Health held preplan- The Hopi Tribal Council, by majority
and Stremcha LLC on the Medicare
ning discussion on ambulatory/Emer- vote, approved the Hopi Department of
cost report, which resulted in a MediTransportation (HDOT) Tribal Improvegency Department (ED) renovation.
care Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 tentative • February 3-4: HHCC Leadership and ment Plan, which was developed in consettlement to HHCC for $994,500.
Phoenix Area Planners met with line staff sultation with the Hopi Tribe’s Transpor• Executive staff training completed:
on the Phase I department planning work- tation Committee for FY 2016 through
o January 12-13: Introduction to Five
2020. HDOT is responsible for oversight
shop for the ambulatory ED redesign.
Disciplines of a Learning Organizaof transportation related matters and projtion; and the Role of Leadership for Special Recognition and Awards
ects on the Hopi Reservation, based on an• January 20: HHCC held its annual hon- nual allocations. Their current focus is the
Organizational Learning.
or awards ceremony with Chairman Sunlight Mission Road project, Route 10
o January 26: Assessing an OrganizaHerman Honanie and Wayne Taylor, in First Mesa, and the Kykotsmovi village
tions Learning Situation.
Jr., Executive Director, as guest speak- road project (specified parking lots, etc).
o February 9-10: Using Social/Emoers. The Hopi Behavioral Health De- Several Tribal Council members extional Intelligence to Lead; and Charpartment and the Sexual Assault Nurse pressed concerns on road improvements
acteristics and Behaviors of Teaming.
Examiners (SANE) project were recog- needed in their villages and HDOT Direco March 8-9: Primal Leadership; and
nized for their teamwork and the Em- tor Michael Lomayaktewa stated there is
Framing and Failing to Succeed
ployee of the Year was Shirley Naven- a process to be considered for improve• Department heads training conducted:
ment projects and he also works with the
ma, Outpatient Department Nursing.
o January 27: Building a Learning Or-
The Hopi Tribe extends a warm welcome to Karen Pennington, who was recently
hired as Deputy General Counsel for the Hopi Tribe. She is originally from Amarillo,
Texas and attended University of Texas School of Law.
Pennington has an extensive background in Intellectual Property, Utility and Construction Law, Immigration, Bankruptcy, Employment and Environmental Law.
She can be reached via email at kpennington@hopi.nsn.us or 734-3144.
“Please know that she has jumped into her work feet first and is already pretty
busy,” said co-Deputy General Counsel Catherine Wright. “We are very glad that Ms.
Pennington is now on board.”
Hopi Health Care Center, Indian
Health Service Second Quarter Report
that because he didn’t actually go to Vietnam
for combat he believes that only those who did
should be recognized as Vietnam Veterans.
“Others were stationed “In Country” and
always identify themselves as Vietnam Era
Veteran, In Country,” said Setala.
The following Vietnam Veterans were
given a proper welcome home during the
celebration:
US Army
Leonard Talaswaima
Joseph Namoki
Lawrence Mahle, 1966
Elson Selestewa, 1968
Danny Honanie, 1968
Donald Maha, 1969-70
Lucas Namoki, 1968-73
Clifford Balenquah, 1967-68
Stenson Wauneka Jr., Military Police 73-76
US Navy
Alph Secakuku
Ross Josyesva, 1965-69
Mike Ladeyo
Gary Setalla, 1971-73
Roger Mase
US Air Force
Geno Talas
Delfred Leslie
US Marines
Viness Nevayaktewa, 1968-74
Wayne Kuwanhoyoima, 1st Division 1967-68
Gerald Calnimptewa, 1968-69
Isidor Talashie
Elmer Joe Setala
Bruce Talawyma
Lexie James, Miss Indian Arizona 1st
Attendant thanked the Veterans for doing
what they had to do and thanked the families for their support.
“I hold the Veterans close to my heart
because they fought for our freedom,” said
James. “I had two uncles who went to Vietnam; they went to do a job, left it there and
came home.”
Prescott VA Medical Clinic provides a
comprehensive network of services and
multiple clinics located across Northern Arizona that includes Hopi Health Care Center, Tuba City Indian Medical Center and
Chinle. They provide primary care, specialty services and mental services.
“Anything a Veteran needs we can provide,” said Sepulveda. “You were all affected
in some way and we are here to help you, because of you we are here. Thank you for your
services and sacrifices. You are all heroes.”
Tribal Council approves Hopi
Department of Transportation Tribal
Improvement Plan
Village CSA’s to schedule public meetings explaining Program services and requirements.
Lomayaktewa stated the cause of delays
of Projects, is due to lack of technical staff
and he has to outsource contracts and procedural processes to outside contractors.
Currently $25 million has been allotted for
road improvement projects, and is ready
for draw-downs. However, there is a delay
due to the Hopi Tribe’s Financial Policies
and Procedures requirements.
One of the requirements for road improvements is that it has to be on the National Road Inventory listing, due to federal funding requirements. Requests must
also come from the villages in order to be
eligible for road improvements.
Lomayaktewa stated he is working with
the Arizona Department of Transportation
(ADOT) in identifying roads that are eligible for road improvements.
LEGALS
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SECOND MESA DAY SCHOOL
P.O. Box 98 • Second Mesa, Arizona 86043
Ph: 928.737.2571 • Fax: 928.737-2675
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITES
Classified
Certified
1. Art Teacher
2. ESS Teacher (Special Education)
3. Elementary Education Teacher
4. Substitute Teachers
• One-On-One Assistants
• Teacher Aide
• Bus Driver
• Parent Liaison
Requirements for Certified Positions
1. Arizona State Teaching Certification 2. Valid Arizona Driver’s License
3. Fingerprint Clearance issued by Department of Public Safety 4. Must pass
an intensive background investigation 5. Hopi/Native Indian preference
All positions are required to undergo an intensive background check.
Full-time positions will receive full benefits to include employee paid Medical, Dental,
Vision & 401(k). To obtain employment application and position description log on
to www.smds.k12.az.us. Questions or inquires please contact:
Janet Lamson, Business Technician (928) 737-2571 ext. 4212.
Moencopi Day School
P.O. Box 185 • Tuba City, Arizona 86045 • Phone: 928.283.5361 • Fax: 928.283.4662
Website: moencopi.bie.edu
Rebecca Fred
Acting Chief School Administrator
2016-2017 JOB VACANCY
MOENCOPI DAY SCHOOL
Updated: April 11, 2016
CERTIFIED POSITIONS
Chief School Administrator
P.E. Teacher
Hopi/Cultural Language Teacher
Substitute Teacher (On-Call)
Special Education Teacher/Coordinator
Certified Teacher(s)
Certified Librarian
CORRECTION
CLASSIFIED POSITIONS
In the April 19 edition of the Tutuveni an error was
made in the total amount of dollars spent on the
Tawaovi Project. It stated $9 million was spent on the
project which is incorrect. Since 2004, $607,607.11,
has been spent with $3,769,190 grant awards
to the project, $2,894,190 was not accepted by
council. Please provide the correction. Thank You.
Andrew Gashwazra, Director Planning & Evaluation
Cook
Maintenance Technician
IT Technician
Recreation Technician
Hopi Language/Cultural Technician
All Positions Are Open Until Filled
All of the positions above require a Federal, State and Local background checks. If you are interested in becoming a
team player with the Moencopi Day School please contact our Human Resources at (928) 283-5361 ext. 1023/1024,
for an application or questions.
Applications can also be downloaded on our website: Moencopi.bie.edu
SCHOOL BOARD: Alden Seweyestewa, President • Evvy Trujillo, Vice-President • Delmar Polacca, Member
Alene Garcia, Member • Melvin Pooyouma, Member
HOPI JUNIOR/SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL
Post Office Box 337
Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034
Telephone: (928) 738-5111
Fax: (928) 738-5333
Mr. James Cruice, Superintendent
Mr. Charles Gover, High School Principal
Mr. Fernando Madrid, Junior High School Principal
Mr. Harvey Honyouti, Assistant Principal
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS:
Special Education Director- HHS16-016
Junior High School Principal- HHS16-017
Senior High School Principal- HHS16-018
Assistant Superintendent- HHS16-027
Director of Counseling Services- HHS-16-028
CERTIFIED POSITIONS:
Special Education Teacher (2)- HHS16-019
High School Math Teacher (2)- HHS16-020
High School Science Teacher (2)- HHS16-021
High School English Teacher- HHS16-022
Carpentry Teacher- HHS16-023
Automotive/Welding Teacher- HHS16-024
Jr. High School Science Teacher- HHS16-025
In the Hopi Tribal Court
Keams Canyon,Arizona
In the Matter of the Change
of Name of: Keayanah
In the Hopi Tribal Court Kirkeayanahstin Kirstin
Keams Canyon, Arizona Dade Ben To Keayanah
Kirstin
Dade
Ben
In the Matter of the Change Case No. 2016-CV-0140
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
of Name of: Myra L. Dee
Case No. 2016-CV-0136
Notice is hereby given that
KirkeayanahsNOTICE OF PUBLICATION Keayanah
tin Kirstin Dade Ben has
OF CHANGE OF NAME:
petitioned the court for
Notice is hereby given that the change of name, from:
Myra L. Dee has petitioned Keayanah
Kirkeayanahthe court for the change of stin Kirstin Dade Ben To
name from: Myra L. Dee Keayanah Kirstin Dade
to Myra Lomayesva. Any Ben. Any party seeking to
party seeking to intervene intervene in said proceedin said proceeding must file ing must file an approprian appropriate pleading with ate pleading with the Hopi
the Hopi Tribal Court no lat- Tribal Court no later than
er than twenty (20) days after twenty (20) days after pubthe publication of this notice. lication of this notice.
Dated May 17, 2016
/s/ Margene Namoki
Clerk of the Court
Dated May 31, 2016.
/s/ Margene Namoki
Clerk of the Court
Hopi Independent Chapel
Kykotsmovi Village
The members and Pastor welcome you to the Hopi
Reservation. We consider it a privilege to have you worship with us and sincerely hope you will receive a blessCLASSIFIED POSITIONS:
ing from our worship service at 10 am every Sunday
morning. Now that you are away from your church and
Executive Secretary- HHS16-29
are looking for a church to continue your faith journey,
we would love to be a Church to help you continue your
Reasons to choose Hopi Jr./Sr. High School faith journey.
I am an ordained Presbyterian Minister and a Retired
• Opportunity to learn about Hopi and Native
Army
Chaplain.
Chaplain Caleb Johnson, Pastor
American Culture and traditions
• Opportunity to challenge Native American
students with College and Career Readiness
VACANCY
• Competitive salary schedule to other Arizona schools
ANNOUNCMENT
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
Insurance benefit package
Hopi Tribal Council
• Athletic coaching opportunities
Secretary
• Teacher Housing provided at low rental rate;
(Open until filled)
Walking distance to work
• School Qualifies for teacher loan forgiveness program
“Qualifications:
The
• After 3 years school pays student loan
Secretary must be a resiforgiveness of $15,000 (SPED ONLY)
dent member of the Hopi
Tribe and must be able to
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
speak the Hopi language
fluently and read and write
Hopi Junior/Senior High School
English well.”
PO Box 337
All interested individAttn: Human Resources Department
uals
must submit a letter
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
of
interest
and resume’ to
(928) 738-5111
the Office of Tribal Secretary. Any additional inALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A
formation requests may be
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
referred to the Office of
NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERANCE
Tribal at 928-734-3135.
”A Great Place to Learn”
Jr. High School Social Studies Teacher- HHS16-026
Keams Canyon
Elementary School
PO Box 397
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
School Year 2016-2017
Certified Positions
TEACHER– 10 months
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER- 10 mos.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR- 10 months
Classified Positions
Teacher Assistant (SPED) – 10 months
Head Cook- 10 months
Administrative Positions
BUSINESS MANAGER – 12 months
-----Open Until Filled -------
All positions are subject to Background Checks. Employment applications are available at the School.. For more
detailed information call (928) 738-2385.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Hopi Family Assistance Program
(TANF program)
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The Hopi Family Assistance Program is currently conducting a 45 day comment period on the new Hopi Temporary
Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Plan. The Hopi/Tewa
people are encouraged to provide their comments regarding the new plan. Hopi Tribal members can request a
copy of the new TANF plan by calling the Hopi Family Assistance Program at 928-734-2202. All Hopi/Tewa Tribal
members are encouraged to provide their comments by
mailing to the Hopi Family Assistance Program, P.O. Box
123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 no later than June 11, 2016.
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Monday 6am-2pm
Tuesday thru Thursday 6am-7pm & Friday 6am-2pm
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Wed
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5K Challenge
Final run/walk
@ 5:30pm
for the 100 Mile Club fun run/walks
100 Mile Club
2
7
8
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Treadmill
Workout
ZUMBA @ 12:15pm
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6
Thu
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13
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Bacavi Village
20
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Secakuku
27
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Old Oraibi
14
15
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30
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Congratulations HTGSP 2015- CONGRATULATIONS
2016 College Graduates
Trent Nuvamsa
Zumba is a fun and energizing dance workout set to electronic, hip hop and Latin based music.
Fun and Fabulous!
Treadmill Class will provide a variety of workouts; whether it be uphill to help build strength, or
“Always remember
you are BRAVER than
you BELIEVE,
STRONGER than you
Clarence Cleveland, Village of Soongopavi, Parents:
SEEM,
Sadie Charlie and Clarence Cleveland, Sr., Bachelor of
SMARTER
than you
Science in Bio-Chemistry
THINK
Mark Minkler, Village of Old Oraibi, Parents: Loris Taylor and Sam Minkler, Bachelor of Science in Sociology
and, LOVED more
than you know”
Northern Arizona University
Arizona State University
Tara Rednick, Village of Old Oraibi, Parents: Sylvia Vicente-Banks and Charles Rednick, Bachelor of Science
in Urban Planning
Angela Delgarito, Village of Moencopi, Parents: Arlene
Garcia and Leon R. Delgaritio, Bachelor of Science in
Psychological Sciences
Charmayne Hardy, Village of Moencopi, Parents: Josephine Bancroft and Vaughn Hardy, Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Joshua Wheeler, Village of Moencopi, Parents: Kathleen Lomadafki and Bradley Wheeler, Bachelor of Science in Forestry
KEEP UP THE GOOD
HARD WORK!
Love You Much,
Dad Alex Nuvamsa
Courtney Sarracino, Village of Kykotsmovi, Mother: Kathryn
Howard, Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication
LeeAnn Sherman, Village of Walpi, Parents: Winifred and
Leo Sherman, Bachelor of Science in Psychological Studies
ADOT starts
Improvement
Ellen Lomatewama, Village of Hotevilla, Parents: Jessica and Project on SR
Ramson Lomatewama, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Kyle Navenma, Village of Old Oraibi, Parents: Ezelda and 264, June 2
Carrie Sakeva, Village of Sichomovi, Parents: Marilyn and Ernest Sakeva, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Wendell Navenma, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art
The pavement improveUniversity of Arizona
ment project will be two
Rachel LaMantia, Village of Soongopavi, Parents: Shei- separate phases:
la Nicholas and Joseph LaMantia, Master of Science in
First phase work will start
Architecture Design and Energy Conservation
on the SR 264 eastbound
Kelly Kessay, Village of Old Oraibi, Parents: Nelda Jackson lane at milepost 340 and
crews will work east toand Daniel Kessay, Bachelor of Science in Public Health
ward milepost 359. Once
Alec Perkins, Village of Mishongovi, Parents: Holly
the SR 264 eastbound lane
Perkins and Fred Joshongva, Bachelor of Science in
is completed, crews will
Molecular and Cellular Biology
begin work on the SR 264
westbound lane at milepost
Maricopa Community College District
Eldra Fred, Village of Hotevilla, Parents: Shirley Nase- 359 and work west toward
vaema and Willian Kootswatewa, Associate in Science in milepost 340.
Second phase work will
Social Work, Mesa Community College
start on the SR 264 eastDesiree Torivio, Village of Tewa, Parents: Ruby Torivio bound lane at milepost 361
and Felix Sanchez, Associate of Science in Public Admin- and crews will work east
istration, Paradise Valley Community College
toward milepost 373. Once
Deyonna Lomayestewa, Village of Soongpavi, Parents: the SR 264 eastbound lane
Gladys and Dwayne Lomayestewa, Associate of Applied is completed, crews will
Science in Culinary Arts, Scottsdale Community College begin work on the SR 264
westbound lane at milepost
University of Phoenix
373 and crews will work
Tasha Curtis, Village of Soongopavi, Parents: Ada and
west toward milepost 361.
Ottway Curtis, Jr., Master of Business Administration
The pavement improveAmerican Public University System
ment project is anticipated
Ronald Inconstanti, Village of Moencopi, Parents: Joan to be completed in mid-Auand Ronald Inconstanti, Sr., Bachelor of Science in Fire gust with work hours from
Science Management
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday with some
Brigham Young University
work occurring on SaturLea Tucker, Village of Tewa, Parents: Lance and Tewa
day.
Wride, Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Drivers should use caution
when entering the
Central Washington University
work
zone
and be prepared
Marlo Salinas, Village of Hotevilla, Parents: Linda Gomez
to
stop
at
flagging
stations
and Margarito Salinas, Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice
for pilot cars to escort them
MidWestern State University
through the work zone.
Rachel Thompson, Village of Sichomovi, Mother: KimA 12-foot width restricberly Corkin, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
tion will be in place during
the pavement improvement
Oglala-Lakota College
Sheena Means, Village of Walpi, Mother: Betty Thun- project.
ADOT works to inform
derhawk, Bachelor of Science of Social Work
the public about planned
Portland Community College
roadway restrictions, but
Jadyn Harris, Village of Sichomovi, Parents: Martha there is a possibility that
Soohma-Harris and Mark Harris, Associates of Applied unscheduled closures or
Science in Computer Science
restrictions may occur.
Weather can also affect a
Utah Valley Universtiy
Eric Trott, Village of Moencopi, Parents: Dawn Keller-Trott work schedule.
For more information
and Stanley Trott, Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Studies
about this work, please
Ashley Desimone, Village of Moencopi, Parents: Marilyn call 855.712.8530 or email
and LaMonte Redington, Bachelor of Science in Psychology projects@azdot.gov.
HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION (HCA)
NOTICE TO CONTACT
HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION (HCA)
The following
individuals
need to contact the Hopi Credit
NOTICE
TO CONTACT
Association as soon as possible at 928-738-2205.
The following individuals need to contact the Hopi Credit
Wilma
Kayeas soon as possible
BrysonatHuma/Winnora
Association
928-738-2205. Howard
Skeena Cedarface
Wilma
JosephKaye
Leslie
Skeena
Cedarface
Walden Tewa, Jr.
Joseph Leslie
Walden Tewa, Jr.
Dawn Keevama
Bryson
Howard
Donna Huma/Winnora
Selina
Dawn Keevama
Donna Selina
NOTICE: We have moved. Located in Keams Canyon, fire station
side, top row of homes, last double wide trailer on the right at end.
NOTICE: We have moved. Located in Keams Canyon, fire station
COMMUNITY NEWS
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Hopi Tribe New Membership Listing Hopi Tribe Approves Small
On May 24, 2016, the Hopi Alaina Marie Talashoma
Audrey Destiny Dallas
Animal Control Ordinance
Tribal Council approved a
Evett Celene Harvey
total of 46 enrollment applicants for membership
into the Hopi Tribe, and
that the following named
enrollees or their sponsors
have authorized to publish
their names in the Hopi Tutuveni newspaper.
Based on Tribal Council’s action the total Hopi
Tribal Membership as
of May 2016 is: 14,304.
Please note that the Tribal
Membership is increased
throughout the year as
Hopi Tribal Council approves new enrollees and
is decreased when deaths
are reported and Hopi Tribal relinquishments occur.
Moenkopi Village:
Brayden Kyler Holtsoi
Tayton Richard Tenakhongva
Mishongnovi Village
Aiden Drake Araiza
Avaiya Jade Araiza
Kaidynce Tatum Dick
Hulda Ann Marquez
Gloria Georgina Murrillo
Sipaulovi Village:
Marissa Nicole Lanza
Soonwy Rain Lomayaktewa
Rayna Moon Palacios
Kykotsmovi Village:
Damario Keene Honahnie
Shungopavi Village:
Terren Zaden Barehand
Monica Harmony Cook
Kandel Cole Miguel
Bacavi Village Affiliation
Roslyn Brennan Qumawunu
Yazleen Andrea Perez
Russell Serna
Hotevilla Village Affiliation Emaurri Dedrick Washington
Alijah Jaylen Begay
Sichomovi Village:
Trevor Joshua Dawavendewa Prince Jacob Alvin Culliver
Sinomqa Cassidy Maho
Perry Tuff Tso
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
Recently, the Hopi Tribal Council (HTC)
adopted the Hopi Small Animal Control Ordinance (SAC Ordinance 61), which requires
that all pet owners on the Hopi Reservation
register their pets with the Small Animal
Walpi Village Affiliation
Control Program or face charges and fines in
Ivory Dean Garza
accordance with the Ordinance. By approval
of Resolution H-047-2016 on April 26, HTC
SPECIAL NOTE: The Hopi authorized the Department of Public Works
Tribal Enrollment Office is to administer the SAC program.
requesting assistance from The Council acknowledged the Ordinance
members of the Hopi Tribe is necessary and will serve as an essential
to update their current ad- public health tool to aid in the prevention of
dress on record within the diseases carried by small animals if not taken
Enrollment Office, of indi- care of properly.
viduals who are now resid- As noted in the Resolution, the Indian
ing off the Hopi reserva- Health Services, Office of Environmental
tion or have returned back Health and Engineering (IHS OEH) reported
on the reservation. Please an increase in the number of dog bites and
contact the Enrollment Of- attacks on humans. Reports such as these
fice at (928)734-3152 or by helped justify the need to control small anpostal mail at: Hopi Tribe imal population to prevent injury and possiEnrollment Office/ P.O 123 ble death associated with these occurrences.
- Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Madeline Sahneyah, Public Health Compliance Officer with the Hopi Department
of Health and Human Services said the Ordinance has been approved but can’t be enforced until the budget for the program is
approved by HTC.
“The Ordinance will be enforced by the
Animal Control Officer who will come on
board when the budget is approved,” said
Sahneyah. “It was advised by Council to
start a six month implementation plan.”
(CDC website)
Atencio said if you do ex- She added that Daniel Honahnie, Interim
perience these symptoms, Public Works Director wants to look into the
contact the local hospital Small Animal Control Program before he
or medical clinic. He add- proceeds with the implementation plan.
ed there is treatment for the “It was said an implementation plan usualZika virus which includes ly takes a year,” stated Sahneyah. “A budget
getting plenty of rest, drink will be submitted to Council for approval.”
Tewa Village Affiliation:
Kamryn Floyd
Dewangyumptewa
Joao Skai Qotswisiwma
Safety measures to prevent the
spread of Zika Virus in Arizona
Crystal Dee
Hopi Tutuveni
The Arizona Division of
Occupational Safety and
Health is bringing awareness
to employers and employees
on ways to approach safety measures to combat the
spread of the Zika virus in
Arizona. “Zika virus disease
is a disease caused by the
Zika virus, which is spread
to people mainly through the
bite of an infected mosquito.” (CDC website)
In a telephone interview,
Jessie Atencio, Assistant Director for Arizona Division
of Occupational Safety and
Health said Arizona is a danger zone; especially during
the monsoon season when
mosquitoes carry the Zika
virus. Atencio discussed
safety measures and ways in
which workers and employers can combat the spread of
the Zika virus in Arizona.
“From the stand point of
State OSHA, there are workers who work outside and as
the weather starts to warm
up and with moisture in the
air; we are worried that employees could possibly be
exposed to mosquitos that
are carrying the Zika virus,”
stated Atencio. (OSHA is the
Occupational Safety Health
Administration)
State OSHA is encouraging
employers to provide employees training on the Zika virus
– bites, protection and how to
control the situation, and provide employees with personal
protection equipment if they
need to be outdoors.
NIOSH National Institute
Occupational Health and
Safety(NIOSH) and the
Center for Disease Control
(CDC) recommend employees wear light colored, loose
fitting clothing to cover areas where skin is exposed
and wear insect repellant
that contains DEET (4.7% 23% is recommended).
The Zika virus is transmitted in several ways; getting
bit by an infected mosquito,
sexual contact with someone
who is infected, mother to
child during pregnancy and
blood transfusions.
The illness is usually mild
with symptoms of rash, fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis, muscle pain and headaches lasting for several
days to a week.
“People usually don’t get
sick enough to go to the hospital, and they very rarely die
of Zika and the virus usually
remains in the blood of an
infected person for about a
week but it can be found longer in some people. Once a
person has been infected, he
or she is likely to be protected from future infections.”
fluids to prevent dehydration
and take medicine such as
acetaminophen (Tylenol®)
to reduce fever and pain; and
talk to your doctor if you are
taking other medications.
“Avoid taking aspirin, Ibu- Eldon Kalemsa, Jr.
profen, Naproxen and other Hopi Tobacco Program
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS),” “Great News”, recently
explained Atencio.
the Food and Drug AdminHe said employers need istration (FDA) final rules
to provide protection for entitled “Deeming Tobactheir employees to prevent co Products To Be Subthe virus from spreading ject to the Federal Food,
and encourages employers Drug, and Cosmetic Act,
to provide repellent or shift as amended by the Famschedules to limit employ- ily Smoking Prevention
ees working outdoors and and Tobacco Control Act;
provide accommodations for Restrictions on the Sale
their pregnant employees.
and Distribution of TobacArizona has confirmed its co Products and Required
first case of someone being in- Warning Statements for Tofected with Zika and Califor- bacco Products” (“deeming
nia, has 40 confirmed cases. rule”). The final rule was
“There are many questions published in the Federal
to answer and public knowl- Register on May 10, 2016,
edge will help in keeping 81 FR28973.
Arizona safe,” said Atencio. The rules were proposed
If you have additional ques- in April, 2014, and after
tions or if employers want many deliberations and
additional information, you comments, (with 135,000
can call Jesse Atencio at public comments including
1-855-268-5251.
many from Tribes and Tribal entities), it passed. Some
items worth noting were:
• Extends FDA’s “tobacco
products” authorities to
all categories of tobacco
14th annual Nava-Hopi Honor Ride
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
Dark clouds formed in the sky preparing for what would be a thunderstorm as
young men and women in their JROTC
uniforms stood at attention along highway
264 near the Hopi Cultural Center, awaiting the arrival of the thunderous roar of
the Nava-Hopi Honor riders on their motorcycles.
Both Hopi High School and Pinon
JROTC cadets held flags as they waved in
the wind at the first sign of the motorcade
when a BIA Police unit came around the
bend with its lights on, then another.
Veteran’s, active military, on lookers
and vehicles stop to watch as the Honor
Riders roar through with over 40 riders
taking part in the 14th Annual Nava-Hopi
Honor Ride.
Bobby Martin, Co- Founder and Chairman of the Nava-Hopi Honor Riders said
they visit over 18 families over the span
of four days to honor fallen warriors,
Gold Star and Blue Star families to let
them know they are not alone or let people forget their loss.
Martin, from Window Rock, co-founded the Nava-Hopi Honor Riders in 2003
after the passing of his cousin, the late
Lori Piestewa.
“We had our first ride from Window
Rock to Tuba City with only 15 riders
and ever since has gotten bigger over the
last 14 years,” said Martin. “We wanted
to show my aunt Percy that they were not
alone and we are here to support them.”
Hopi Veterans Services Director Geno
Talas said each year Hopi hosts the group
for an hour and a half as they make their
way to Seba Delkai, Bird Springs, Leupp
and onto their their final stop at the home
of the Piestewa’s in Flagstaff.
“We welcome them and provide them
with snacks for their travel,” said Talas.
The budget includes staff salaries, office
and kennel supplies.
Sahneyah said there were some challenges in
getting the Ordinance approved because she
had to revise the Ordinance over five times
and getting people involved with meetings.
Cathy Wright, former Public Health Compliance Officer began working on the Ordinance in 2012; Sahneyah credits Wright for
all the work put into the Ordinance.
According to Sahneyah, Wright presented
the Ordinance to Council but they rejected it
due to the large budget.
“I had to go through the budget and take out
some of the major expenses so that Council
would approve it,” said Sahneyah.
There was much support from the Village
Community Service Administrators within
and George Carrol (OEH) to get the Ordinance established.
Sahneyah said Carrol is responsible for investigating dog bites and attacks and other
health related issues.
Honahnie said the approval of the Ordinance
permits them to submit a budget request to the
Tribal Council which has been drafted.
“We hope to be in operation in August or
September if the budget is approved by Tribal Council,” said Honahnie. “We have had
some challenges with the implementation
plan and the budget request. For instance,
the staff need to be certified, there is training
involved and we need to find a location for
the program.”
The location needs to be big enough to
house kennels for dogs and cats picked up.
Sahneyah said they need to educate the
communities and teach them about being responsible pet owners and how to take care
of their pets.
“It takes a lot of responsibility and if they
are not ready for the that responsibility, they
shouldn’t own a pet,” said Sahneyah.
FDA Rules on Tobacco Products
products meeting the statutory definition of “tobacco product” in the Federal
Food, Drug, and the Cosmetic Act, except accessories of such products;
• Prohibits the sale of
“covered tobacco products” to individuals under the age of 18;
• Prohibits vending machine sales (except in
facilities that prohibit individuals under the age of
18 years from entering at
any time); and
• Requires the display of
health warnings on “covered tobacco products”,
cigarette tobacco, and
roll-your-own tobacco
(RYO tobacco) packages
and advertisements.
These newly regulated
products include currently
marketed products, such as
electronic cigarettes, cigars,
pipe tobacco, and waterpipe
(hookah) tobacco, and future tobacco products.
These federal requirements apply to all enterprises that manufacture,
market, or distribute regulated tobacco products,
including Tribally-owned
and operated enterprises
and enterprises located on
Tribal lands.
The Hopi Tobacco Education & Prevention Program
provides important information like this to the Hopi
public. Presentations can
be requested to inform the
public of activities in the
subject areas of Tobacco
Control. E-cigarettes and
hookahs. It goes without
saying that these products
have a strong negative
impact on the youth and
young adults. Mis-information about these products such as they can be
used as cessation products,
and it minimizes the exposure to nicotine are all false
. In fact, e-cigarettes are
3xs more detrimental than
one commercial cigarette.
For information or to request a presentation you
can contact the Hopi Tobacco Education & Prevention
Program at 928-734-1151.
“This year the Hopi High School JROTC
joined Pinon High School JROTC in posting colors and welcoming the riders and we
have our Post #80 Princess here as well.”
Miss Lori Piestewa Post #80 Princess
Betty Dewakuku led the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed the riders to Hopi and
thanked the veterans for their service and
under the age of 18 could cigarettes because the vials
Crystal Dee
riders for their support.
purchase these items.
contain pure nicotine.”
“We need to acknowledge the veterans Hopi Tutuveni
and thank them for their services and there Eldon Kalemsa Jr., Hopi “Previously, the FDA regu- There are many dangers and
are other veterans who do not want to be Tobacco Program Coordi- lated cigarettes, cigarette to- health risks involved in usacknowledged but we should still let them nator has a goal to bring bacco, roll-your-own tobacco ing e-cigarettes; such as fire,
know we appreciate them and the sacrific- more awareness to the Hopi and smokeless tobacco, but in burns and explosion due to
es they made for us,” stated Dewakuku.
villages on the dangers and 2016, the FDA finalized a rule overcharging the cigarette.
Nava-Hopi Rider Stanley Ashley, a re- health risks of commercial Deeming Tobacco Products The State of Arizona Totired Army Veteran of 26 years, said he tobacco use; mainly e-ciga- To Be Subject to the Feder- bacco Coalition is working
has been riding on and off with the group rettes (electronic cigarettes), al Food, Drug, and Cosmet- to increase the age to 21 to
since 2003 and says it’s an honor to ride hookahs and cigars which ic Act – which extends the purchase all tobacco prodwith the group and thanks all the people are popular among teenagers. FDA’s authority to include the ucts; known as the T21.
for their support.
The Food and Drug Ad- regulation of electronic nico- “There are some states
“It’s an honor to do this for them, espe- ministration (FDA) recent- tine delivery systems (such as that have already increased
cially the ones that are healing; the Gold ly extended its authority e-cigarettes and vape pens), the age to 21 years old,”
and Blue star mothers and the Veterans to cover all tobacco prod- all cigars, hookah (waterpipe) said Kalemsa. “Hopi is also
who have served peace time or combat,” ucts including e-cigarettes, tobacco, pipe tobacco and nic- working to increase the age
otine gels, among others.”
of purchasing tobacco to 21
said Ashley.
hookahs and cigars.
The Honor Riders are not limited only Kalemsa said since the “E-cigarettes have be- years and a tax initiative on
to Veteran’s but welcome riders who sup- inception of e-cigarettes come a trend with teenagers purchasing tobacco prodport men and women in uniform, such as there hasn’t been any kind on the Hopi reservation,” ucts on the reservation.”
Clarence Sharlow. Sharlow joined the Na- of federal rule or regulation said Kalemsa. “They are For more information call
va-Hopi Honor Riders last year and rides on the product that anyone very volatile than regular 928-734-1151.
on behalf of his father and brother who
both died in combat. Sharlow, Ojibwe of
Wisconsin said he enjoys the Honor Ride
because it is for a good cause and a way to “Almost every weekend, someone calls Star family whose son passed away 8
thank the veterans for our freedom.
us for funeral escorts, homecoming escorts years ago; the father broke down for the
“I work with alcoholics and drug ad- or for active military going overseas,” said first time since his son passed away.
dicts on my reservation and I feel that is Martin. “We do it to honor them and to
“The father told us that what we do by
another war that we are fighting,” said show these individuals we appreciate them helping them honor and remember their
Sharlow. “I’m riding for the veteran’s and and thank for what they do for us.”
son means a lot to him,” said Martin. “It
those who are sick as well. I lost my niece Martin said the gratification of being never gets easy and this why we do it.”
over the weekend, so I’m riding for her a part of the Honor Riders is when they
After the first three years of the Honor
as well.”
make an impact on someone.
Ride, Martin said his aunt Percy encourMartin added that everything they do is He recalled on their way over, they aged him to continue the Ride for famivoluntary and riders don’t get paid.
stopped in Ganado at the home of a Gold lies until all the soldiers come home.
The Dangers and Health Risks of
Commercial Tobacco Use
HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 9
Dept. of Public Safety and Emergency Services Organization Structure and Functions
By: Roger Tungovia, DPSES Director
short and long term from public health incidents. By
natural resources of the Hopi Tribe
engaging and coordinating with emergency manage- • Safeguard communities through awareness, education, enforcement of Tribal, State and Federal laws
Department of Public Safety & Emergency Services ment, health care organizations (private and community
based), mental/behavioral health providers, community • Collaboration with neighboring law enforcement
(DPSES)
agencies in a partnership of sharing information and
Established: DPSES was established in December 2006 and faith-based partners, state, local and territorial pubtraining of officers
through Hopi Tribal Council Resolution H-022-2007. lic health’s role in community preparedness.
DPSES is part of the Executive Branch as a second Contact: Velleda Sidney, PHEP Coordinator 928-734-3664 Administration: 1 Chief Ranger; 2 office staff; 2
phase of the reorganization efforts of the Hopi Tribe.
Lieutenants, 2 Sergeants
Hopi Emergency Medical Services
Mission Statement: To harness the power of the Trib Training
Mission Statement: Provide and sustain quality emeral community members, through education training and gency medical and rescue services, including community
Professional Standards Bureau
volunteer services to make our communities safer, stron- health and injury prevention education to all residents
Recruitment Hiring
ger and better prepared to respond to threats of terrorism, and visitors in the Hopi Emergency Medical Services Communications: 1 Criminal Investigator, 1 Evidence
crime, public health issues and disasters of any kind. To (EMS) service area, by certified, prepared and compas- Tech; 4 Dispatcher
promote partnership efforts between tribal, county, fed- sionate personnel.
Dispatch
eral and state emergency management services
Investigations: 10 Officers
Services: This Department is responsible for the de- Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
Major Crimes
Established: Hopi Resource Enforcement Servelopment, implementation, operation, maintenance and
HSORT-SORNA Compliance
control of essential business, communication, informa- vices (HRES) was created in 1989 through Hopi Trib Evidence
tion and operational support systems pertaining to the al Resolution H049-89. In 1994, through Resolution
ARPA/NAGPRA
public emergency operations and project activities in- H-163-94, HRES was reaffirmed as a Law Enforce- Fied Operations:
cluding: a) emergency medical services, b) search and ment entity to enforce all Tribal, State and Federal laws.
Range Enforcement
rescue, c) structural fire, d) hazardous material, e) emer- HRES consist of 16 sworn Officers who actively pa Patrol/Traffic Enforcement
gency management services, bioterrorism program and trol the 1.6 million acres of Hopi Reservation including
Community Policing
61,604 acres in Moenkopi District and 175,441 acres in
Department of Homeland Security.
Contact: 928-734-7340/7641 / Fax: 928-734-7345
Hopi Three Canyon Ranch lands.
DPSES Current Plans:
HRES oversees the Hopi Sex Offender Registration Structural Fire and Rescue Department:
2015 Hazard Mitigation Plan – 5 year plan
Established: The Structural Fire & Rescue Department
Hopi Emergency Response Plan – Established March 6, Tracking (HSORT) office that was established by Hopi
was
established on February 2, 2015 through Hopi TribTribal
Council
Resolution
H-049-2012.
HSORT
moni2006 with Hopi Tribal Council Resolution H-023-2006
Current Executive Orders: Declaration of Extreme tors and tracks Hopi and non-Hopi members who were al Council Resolution H-015-2015 without funding. On
convicted as Sex Offenders at Tribal, State and Federal March 26, 2015, the Hopi Tribe received a letter from the
Fire Danger, Amended EO #02-2014
levels who live, work or go to school on boundaries of BIA Hopi Agency indicating they would no longer provide
Contact: Roger Tungovia, Director 928-734-3662,
structural fire services to the Hopi people per BIA policies.
the Hopi Indian Reservation.
Veronica Silas, Office Manager 928-734-3662,
The Hopi Tribe and BIA sign a Memorandum of UnMission Statement: We, the members of Hopi RePaul Saufkie, Emergency Management Coordinator
source Enforcement Services, pledge to our people in derstanding of Mutual and Automatic Aid Involving Fire
928-734-3663. Fax Number: 928-734-3609
providing quality, professional law enforcement service Protection Response on February 18, 2015. The SupplePROGRAMS UNDER DPSES:
to the community, protecting life, culture and natural re- mental Memorandum of Agreement for equipment use
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
was signed on February 2, 2016.
sources of the Hopi Tribe.
Emergency Management Services
In March 2015 the Department of Public Safety &
Vision: To be recognized as a progressive law enHopi Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Services began training volunteers to be fire
forcement agency now and into the future.
Structural Fire/Rescue Department
fighters with the assistance of the BIA Facility DepartCore Values H.O.P.I.
Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
HONOR - We commit with integrity to being a ment through Executive Order #01-2015.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
On December 23, 2015 through Hopi Tribal Council
member of this department and servicing the comH-003-2016 provided funding for the first Hopi StrucTribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program
munity with pride
Established: In 2004, the Hopi Tribe received fundORGANIZATION - To provide a systematic struc- tural Fire & Rescue Department.
Mission Statement: To provide the services necesing from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) through
ture of continuous needs and professionalism to our
the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
Hopi/Tewa people as well as maintain our roles, re- sary to minimize the loss of life and/or property threatto create and implement the Bioterrorism Program. In
sponsibilities and tasks which are governed by our ened by hazards of fire, explosives, medical, chemical
and rescue related emergencies through fire suppression,
2007, the program was renamed as the Public Health
Hopi Tribal Government
Emergency Preparedness Program (PHEP). In 2011, the
PROFESSIONALISM - We are committed to conservation, prevention and education to Tribal comprogram was rename to Public Health Emergency Preachieving the highest level of performance that ex- munity members, to make our communities safer, stronger and better prepared. To promote partnership efforts
paredness Program (PHEP)
ceeds all expectations.
Mission Statement: The Tribal Public Health EmerINTEGRITY - As an organized structured depart- between tribal, county, state and federal fire services.
Coordination: The Structural Fire/Rescue works with
gency Preparedness Program, in coordination with the
ment we commit to be honest, have sense of duty,
and assist First Responders, Hopi Emergency Response
Center of Disease Control and Prevention and the Arizoand above all else make sound moral decisions.
na Department of Health Services, services as the focus
Services: HRES provides effective, efficient, proac- Team, Emergency Medical Services, Hopi Resource
for tribal health issues by preparing for and responding tive community policing to the Hopi/Tewa villages and Enforcement Services, Hopi tribal programs, BIA Law
to our people’s needs through tribal leadership and an surrounding communities near the exterior boundaries Enforcement Services, BIA Hopi Agency, Navajo Counintegrated all-hazards approach to improve the health of of the Hopi Tribe. HRES Field Operations includes two ty, Coconino County, Navajo Nation, White Mountain
tribal people and their lands.
squads. Range Enforcement and Patrol/Traffic Enforce- Apache Tribe, Arizona Department of Emergency Management, Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona, Federal EmerServices: The PHEP works hand in hand with the ments. Services include:
Hopi Emergency Management and the Hopi Emergency • Enforcement of Hopi Code and Tribal Ordinances, Ar- gency Management Agency, Homeland Security and othResponse Team (HERT) to enhance public health safety
izona State Statutes and Federal Laws to protect life, er tribal nations in Arizona, California and Nevada.
Contact: Ian Nuvamsa, Firefighter
928-734-3662;
for all residents with the Hopi reservations.
culture and natural resources of the Hopi Tribe
Community preparedness is the ability of communi- • Preservation of wildlife, livestock, environmental sur- Darwin Lomayaktewa, Firefighter 928-734-3662; Kevties to prepare for, withstand, and recover in both the
roundings, cultural & archeological sites and other in Dennis, Firefighter 928-734-3662
Hopi Tribal Social Services Recidivist Sex Offender sentenced
to 40 years in Prison for Sexually
Burial Assistance Program
Assaulting a Child
Our first encounter with the death of a
loved one leaves an impression forever. It
is seldom convenient, never pleasant and
usually traumatic, especially when unexpected. We may experience the entire
gamut of emotions such as love, anger,
grief, regret, guilt, resentment, hate and
even envy. It is not a good time to make
decisions but they must be made and
made quickly.
We are faced with many options, some
of which are very expensive. You will receive information on all those options and
their costs from the funeral arrangements.
However, during time of grief, you may
not be able to absorb the information you
receive and may be confused over what
“the right thing to do” is.
The Hopi Tribe Social Services has
prepared this pamphlet in the hope
you will prepare yourselves before the
need arises, so the trauma and pain
will be diminished somewhat through
knowledge. The information is provided,
in the simplest form necessary, to the first
steps in applying for Burial Assistance.
Other information will be provided during
the interview process.
The B.I.A. Burial Assistance Program, under P.L. 93.638 Bureau of Indian Affairs grants provides indigent Burial
Assistance to eligible Native Americans
residing within the exclusive boundaries
of the Hopi Tribe and nearby border towns
which include Holbrook, Winslow, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon and Page. The following are criteria for Burial Assistance:
• Assistance is based on income and resources available;
• Eligibility requires residency of at least
sixty (60) days on the Hopi Reservation
and its service area (Holbrook, Winslow,
Flagstaff, Grand Canyon and Page);
• The final resting place of the deceased
must be on the Hopi Reservation or the
service area (Holbrook, Winslow, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon and Page).
Hopi Tribe H-13 Burial Assistance
Program, is available for eligible indigent enrolled Hopi Tribal members who
reside off reservation for more than six
(6) months. The following are criteria
for Burial Assistance:
• Assistance is based on income and resources available;
Office of the U.S. Attorney, Southern District of California San Diego, CA
• Enrolled Hopi Tribal members who
United States Attorney Laura E. Duffy
reside off reservation for more than six
PHOENIX – Theodore Kootswatewa, trict of Arizona was recused from the case
(6) months.
• The final resting place of the deceased was sentenced in federal court on May 23 and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the
must be on the Hopi Reservation or the to 40 years in prison for aggravated sex- Southern District of California worked
ual assault of a minor and abusive sexual with the FBI to file charges and prosecute
service area
The Burial Assistance Programs can help contact. Kootswatewa, 65, has two prior the defendant. Assistant U.S. Attorneys
families who have lost a love one by pro- convictions for Attempted Sexual Con- Mandy Griffith and Andrew Haden were
appointed as Special Attorneys and tried
viding financial assistance to cover some duct with a Minor.
Kootswatewa, was charged in a three- the case before U.S. District Judge Dougfuneral expenses such as:
count indictment and pleaded not guilty. las L. Rayes. During the week-long trial,
• Casket
He proceeded to trial on February 23, the jury heard from civilian witnesses,
• Outer Box
2016. Following a week of testimony, the law enforcement agents, a Sexual Assault
• Transportation
jury returned guilty verdicts on all counts. Nurse Examiner, and heard forensic testi• Autopsy
On March 27, 2014, the eleven-year old mony about the presence of male DNA in
• Embalming
victim, with cognitive disabilities, was the victim’s underwear.
• Facility Staff & Services
seen in the company of a man - later iden- Defendant: Case No. 15-CR-8034-DLR.
• Death Certificate
tified as the defendant - in an abandoned SUMMARY OF CHARGES:
• Other
trailer in Second Mesa, Arizona within the Count 1: Aggravated Sexual Abuse
Required documents must be submitted jurisdiction of the Hopi Tribe. Two of the with a Minor – Title 18, U.S.C., Section
witnesses testified at trial that they reported 2241(c). Maximum penalty: Up to life in
when applying for burial assistance:
seeing a man wearing a grey hoodie and the prison, 30 year mandatory minimum, and
• Hopi Tribal Enrollment card
victim in the trailer. One witness, growing $250,000 fine
• Social Security card
concerned, walked to the trailer. The wit- Count 2: Abusive Sexual Contact – Title 18,
• Birth Certificate OR
• An Ambulatory Care Record Brief (this ness testified that the victim was standing U.S.C., Section 2244(a)(5). Maximum pencan be requested from Medical Records outside of the trailer crying and reported alty: Up to life in prison, and $250,000 fine
that the man had tried to rape the victim. Count 3: Penalty for Registered Sex OfDepartment)
A written letter instructing your loved The witness recognized the man in the fenders – Title 18, U.S.C., Section 2260A.
ones on how you would like your funer- grey hoodie as the defendant and saw him Statutorily required 10 year sentence to be
al handled, could be important in guiding leaving the trailer. The witness then con- run consecutive to Counts 1 and 2
them during their time of grief. The letter tacted the Hopi Indian Police Department INVESTIGATING AGENCIES: Hopi
who responded, investigated and took the Indian Police Department, Federal Bureau
gives information about how to conduct
defendant into custody the same day. The of Investigation, Bureau of Indian Affairs
your funeral service, which may include
Federal Bureau of Investigation took over For information contact: Assistant U. S.
a traditional or church burial, where you
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COMMUNITY NEWS
10 TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI
HRES celebrates Police Week BIA Law Enforcement Day
with a breakfast and resource fair Honoring all who have served
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy
signed a proclamation which designated
May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day
and the week in which that date falls as
Police Week. The Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES) celebrated Police
Week with several planned events. The
kickoff event began with the Posting of
Colors provided by the Hopi High School
JROTC and the reading of the Proclamation and Roll Call of HRES Officers, followed by a Memorial Run held at the Hopi
Veteran’s Memorial Center.
Mervin Yoyetewa, Mishongnovi Council
Representative and Chairman of the Law Enforcement Committee read the proclamation.
Yoyetewa said police officers are not
recognized for the duties they do above
and beyond, and it’s a good recognition by
this country to have a National Law Enforcement recognition week that resonated
throughout each state, county and small
community such as the Hopi reservation.
“It’s an honor and I greatly appreciate
being invited to read the proclamation for
HRES and this event,” said Yoyetewa.
Acting Chief Virgil Pinto said Law Week
is a time to remember those who went before and blazed the trail for us and to recognize those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
As Acting Chief, Pinto said he is working
on rebuilding and re-establishing its foundation and to re-train HRES officers to get
back to their core values and activities so
they will be knowledgeable and confident
officers to provide the best service to the
Hopi Tribe and Hopi villages deserve.
Since HRES took a significant budget cut
for FY2016, they have had to reduce their
operational hours and work 8 hour shifts,
40 hours a week. When asked if there were
any challenges, Pinto said there has not, but
they have been reminded of evening calls.
“Previously, we have been reminded that
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is the primary law enforcement and due to our operational hours we leave the evening and
night shift for their response,” said Pinto.
HRES has 17 officers, three Sergeants,
one Lieutenant and the Chief.
With the recent criticism of the men and
women in uniform, Yoyetewa said everyone is criticized no matter what profession
they work in, police officers, counselors,
teachers and those who serve the community and public.
“You are not going to satisfy everybody
and everybody gets criticized on face value
rather than the facts,” stated Yoyetewa.
During Police Week or whenever, Yoyetewa encouraged the community to walk up
to our men and women, shake their hand
and appreciate them for the job they do.
“You don’t need to wait until something
happens and I think this should be done
with every profession,” said Yoyetewa.
HRES celebrated their 2nd Annual Police
Week on May 18 with a Resource Fair and
Cowboy Breakfast that included: pancakes,
sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, biscuits
and gravy, coffee and orange juice.
“The cowboy breakfast was a way for us
to reach out to the community so they can
see we are citizens just like them” said Acting Chief Virgil Pinto.
Sgt. Charles Mahkewa and Dispatcher
John Hawkins prepared the breakfast while
other officers interacted with the community and students from First Mesa Elementary
School and Hopi Day School.
Other participating agencies include:
the Arizona Department of Public Safety
(DPS), Navajo County Sheriff, Arizona
Department of Transportation (ADOT),
Hopi Emergency Medical Services (EMS),
Hopi BIA Police Department, Hopi Wildland Fire, Hopi Structural Fire and Hopi
Tribal and State Department and programs.
Isaiah Pashano, 6th grade student at FMES
said he is thankful that people came out to
show them about their work and how they get
their jobs done. His favorite booth was the
BIA Police Command Mobile because they
had “the goggles that make you feel drunk,
but you’re not”. Pashano said he wouldn’t
get drunk because his career will be an FBI
(Federal Bureau of Investigation) Agent.
“I always wanted to be an FBI Agent because they help save lives and they help
people,” said Pashano. “Before coming to
this event, I always knew I wanted to be an
FBI agent.”
Madison Seechoma, 4th grade student at
Hopi Day School said her favorite part of
the event was petting the horse.
“This is a great event because we learned
important things, such as being aware of
where you’re at because there are strangers
out there that could hurt you,” said Seechoma.
Sgt. Scott Badger of the Navajo County
Sheriff’s Office said one of their big topics
is the Emergency Notification Systems due
to the recent events on the Navajo Nation.
“Our county has had a system in place,
but it is not publically known so we are promoting it today,” said Badger. “You can visit website at www.navajocountyaz.gov and
click on Ready Navajo County to register.”
It is a reverse 911 calling system that
sends a recording to your cell phone, alerting you of missing persons, storms, fire and
other emergencies.
Badger said Law Week allows officers to
show the community how much they appreciate them for allowing them to patrol in
their community.
“This also gives us the opportunity to see
everyone and to let them know we are here
to help,” said Badger.
AZ DPS Officers, now known as Arizona
State Troopers attended the event to show
support of Law Enforcement Week.
Sgt. Jayson Tarr, AZ State Trooper said
they have new name, but have the same job
enforcing state laws, investigate collisions,
and making sure everyone is driving safe
on the highways.
Tarr said Law Enforcement weeks is a
chance for communities to come and support men and women in uniform, which is
always great to see.
“We always see the bad side of things and
it’s good to see this kind of support,” said
Tarr. “We want people to know we are here
to help and we are doing the best we can.”
ADOT brought a scale to demonstrate
how they weigh commercial vehicles and
explained why they need to be inspected.
Joseph Brochu, ADOT Officer said he was
grateful to be at the event and thanked the
Hopi Tribe for inviting them to participate.
Mahkewa said everyone has their own
interpretation of what Law Week means to
them, “for me, it’s about giving back to the
community and what a better way to do it is
through their stomach.”
He also added that officers feel they could
do more to make sure that everyone can
come to them for anything and not just for
emergencies. He encouraged everyone to
buckle up and be safe out there, “like Tony
Huma said – Don’t text and drive!”
HRES extends their appreciation to everyone for their contributions, donations and
participation at this event.
Pawesiema and Davis sworn
in as new HRES Officers
Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni
The Hopi Resource
Enforcement
Services
(HRES) hired two officers
who graduated from the
Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy on
May 26th in Prescott.
Officer Brian Pawesiema,
24 of Tewa Village and Officer Mackenzie Davis, 21
of Hard Rock were sworn
in by Acting Chief Judge
Craig Wallace on June 1 at
the Hopi Tribal Courts.
As family members
watched, Wallace adminis-
tered the Oath of Office to
the new officers and read the
Code of Ethics.
“Protecting your community is not an easy job and
the “thank yous” may not
come as easy, but I commend you both for taking on
this position,” said Wallace.
Wallace said some primary
roles are to protect the safety of the public, take care
and be mindful of victims,
and make sure reports are
clear because it will be important in proving a case.
“Be mindful and observe,”
said Wallace. “Remember,
in any situation protect your
own safety first.”
Lt. Willis Sequi, HRES
said both officers began
working with the department six months ago.
“They are young, enthused
and energetic to work for the
department,” said Sequi.
The officers will begin their
training with Field Training
Officers beginning June 7th
for 16 weeks and after successful completion they will
“It’s not our goal or mission to receive
praise, because we understand the oath we
have taken to serve and protect,” said Chief
Jamie Kootswatewa, BIA Hopi Police during
his welcome address at the “Honoring All
Who Served; Past, Present and Future” Annual Law Day on May 13.
Kootswatewa said they had not recognized
those who had served with the Hopi Police
Department in the past and this was the time
to honor them.
Eddie Koruh, Sgt. Stanley Adams, Howard Sakiestewa, Loren Lomayaktewa, Oscar
Lalo, Ivan Sidney Sr., Louie Quanimptewa
and former Hopi BIA Police Chief Alphonso Sakeva Sr. were recognized for over 20
years of service.
The Hopi High School JROTC posted colors followed by a moment of silence to honor
the men and women who gave their lives in
the line of duty, those who passed on, and to
11-year old Ashlynn Mike of Shiprock, N.M.
Hopi Chairman Herman Honanie said Law
Day is to recognize current officers and those
who gave their lives as an ultimate sacrifice.
“There is so much criticism directed at police officers, but yet they are the people we
call on and depend on to help us in our own
personal and family situations,” said Chairman Honanie. “Rather than being critical,
we need to be more supportive of our law enforcement officers and emergency personnel
because they are a highly needed resource on
the Hopi reservation.”
Honanie said the Tribe supports the BIA
and Hopi Resource Enforcement Services
(HRES) and encouraged both agencies work
together through technical and administrative issues.
Current and former Hopi Police officers
were recognized and awarded a certificate
and t-shirt through the “Warrior’s Honor
Women” award from the Hopi Tewa Women’s Coalition to End Abuse (HTWCEA) for
their service to end violence against women.
Carey Onsae, Executive Director of HTWCEA said this was their first award through
the “Warrior’s Honor Women” award and is
to recognize males who honor women, are
role models in the community and who uphold cultural values and tradition.
“This award is given to any male that has
gone above in their work or in the community
to stand up against domestic violence and sexual assault or end violence against women,”
said Onsae. “We hope to give more awards as
we recognize these males in the community.”
Also recognized were supporting agencies:
Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS),
Navajo County Sheriff, Hopi Emergency
Medical Services, Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Service, Hopi Structural Fire,
Hopi Agency Fire Department, Navajo Fire
Department, Hopi Department Of Public
Safety and Emergency Service, Hopi Community Emergency Response Team, Guardian Air and the Hualapai BIA Police Agency.
Trooper Carl, with the DPS Arizona Highway Patrol said they recently changed their
name from Officers to Troopers. Carl said
June James places wreath at the monument dedicated to her late husband
Dean James, killed in the line of duty
on Sept.17, 1988
they want the public to know they are state
troopers since officers are known for being a
city agency: Sheriffs or Deputies.
“Since we are a state agency we are technically troopers,” said Carl.
Carl was driving the new black and silver service vehicle that will soon be seen on the highways, rather than the old blue and white models.
Carl said he is recruting new troopers who
want to live in rural areas, like the Hopi reservation, where they will live and work out
of substations.
The DPS Arizona State Troopers are an
assisting agency that provides helicopters,
K-9 units, swat teams, bomb techs, gang
task forces, anti-terrorism strike forces, drug
interdiction and commercial motor vehicles.
Pax Harvey, a comedian and motivational
speaker volunteered at Law Day to entertain
the audience with Native humor. He encouraged Police Officers to talk about their experiences, and to forgive and forget.
“Live for yourself,” said Harvey.
He also said everyone was complaining
about the procedures regarding Amber Alert
and response by the police officers during
the recent tragic death of Ashlynn Mike. He
told everyone to be part of the solution, be
involved, and make change happen.
“There is a lot of help needed to help this
police force,” stated Harvey.
At the closing of Law Day, a cake valued at
$400 donated by Marlene Goldtooth of Tuba
City was presented in honor of all law enforcement officers and those who sacrificed their
lives serving and protecting their communities.
Hopi Telecommunications Inc. also donated
custom shirts for the guests and presenters.
Kootswatewa would like to thank the Planning Committee for a successful event.
L-R: Alphonso Sakeva Sr., Howard Sakiestewa, Loren Lomaayaktewa, Eddie Koruh,
Louie Quanimptewa, Oscar Lalo, Stanley Adams and Ivan Sidney Sr.
be on their own conducting police operations.
Sequi said the goal and
expectations of the new officers is to maintain their
integrity, provide services to
the Hopi and Tewa people,
and be professional in all
they do and to go home safe.
The HRES currently has
a total of 13 officers and
hope to recruit a couple
more officers.
Officer Pawesiema is
Roadrunner clan from
Tewa village; his parents
are Ryan and Amanda
Pawesiema. Pawesiema
said becoming a Law Enforcement Officer is something he has always wanted to do.
“I started a family early
and it has been hard to get
into this profession, but it
took some time and when
the opportunity presented
itself I went to the academy,” said Pawesiema.
He said the academy
was challenging; good and
hard because of the comprehensive tests. His goal
is to keep moving forward
and move up in rank and
continue to serve the Hopi
and Tewa people. He plans
on staying with HRES for
20 plus years.
Davis is Mexican Clan
and Big Water Clan of
Hard Rock; his mother is
Anne Goy. Like Pawesiema, Davis said he has always wanted to be a Law
Enforcement Officer and
the fact that HRES is right
down the road from where
he lives he thought he’d
take a shot and “here I am”.
He said the academy
was very challenging and
20 weeks was a long time
to endure, but had a positive outlook and remained
highly motivated while he
was there.
“The academy prepared
me to serve the community
and I’m ready to be a part
of the Hopi Resource Enforcement Services,” said
Davis. “I feel I can bring
a lot to the department and
my goal is to do the best I
can every day and advance
in rank with time.”
Davis plans to stay with
the HRES for over 20
years also. Both Officers
are State certified.
HRES Officers Davis and Pawesiema
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