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Volume 23, Number 11

Wuko’uyis

Planting Moon

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015

Hopi High School Class of 2015 Graduation

HOPI CALENDAR

KYAAMUYA- December

PAAMUYA- January

POWAMUYA- February

OSOMUYAW- March

KWIYAMUYAW- April

HAKITONMUYAW- May

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NASAN’MUYAW- Sept.

TOHO’OSMUYAW- Oct.

KELMUYA- November

This Month In

Hopi History

• June 1- Native Americans granted U.S. citizenship, 1924

• June 3- Healing vs. Jones

appealed, Court delined

to review case, 1963

• June 10- Hotvela peo- Hopi High School Valedictorian Adam Laban plays guitar

ple forcibly dipped in

de-lousing chemicals,

Stephanie Lamson; they were both

1920

By: Stan Bindell

in government class together. He

• June 22- Indian Eduread a short poem about the feeling

cation Act PL 93-318

POLACCA,

ARIZ.---Star

Notof being alive. He wrote the poem

moved Indian EducaAfraid

and

Valedictorian

Adam

during the senior trip to California.

tion, 1970

Laban

were

the

rock

stars

the

Laban praised his many great

• Hopi Ancestors cultivatHopi High graduation ceremony teachers.

ed corn, squash, beans,

May 21 at Bruins Stadium.

“I love all my aunt sisters,” he

cotton and turkeys, A.D.

More than 2,000 packed into the said.

1-700

stadium for the festivities.

Then Laban asked Not-Afraid:

Not-Afraid let his guitar do the “Can I borrow your wife?” Nottalking as he played an instrumen- Afraid all year had referred to

tal medley that included Stairway his guitar as his wife. Those in

to Heaven. The performance drew the crowd who didn’t know that

Hopi Headstart Recruitment raves from the crowd through might have given each other an

Accepting application for

clapping, yelling and whistling. inquiring look. But those who

2015-2016 School Year

Classmates yelled “Hey, Star.”

knew Not-Afraid were well aware

Contact: 928-734-3513

Not-Afraid’s performance was of his wife reference. Laban proplanned. During his senior year, ceeded to play his own tunes on

Food Handlers Training

Hopi High lacked a music teacher Not-Afraid’s “wife.”

6/3: 1-3p Shungopavi Comm Ctr

so he offered to teach other music

Hopi High Academic CounselContact: 928-734-3281

students throughout the year and or Dushon Monongye announced

that culminated with a performance that Adam Laban and Brent Nah3-Day Youth Retreat

6/3:5 8-4pm Moenkpoi Leg- during Teacher Appreciation Day. sonhoya had received the prestiLaban kept his Valedictorian gious Gates Millennium Scholaracy Inn

Contact: 928-283-2816

speech extremely short. He gave ship. Nahsonhoya plans to major

a shout out to fellow graduate in forestry at Northern Arizona

COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

Drought Mgmt Workshop

6/5: 8a-5p

Hopi Veterans Memorial Ctr

Contact: 928-554-8995

6/6 & 6/9 2-Day Vacation

Bible School First Mesa

Baptist Church 9 a.m.-3pm

Sunlight Community Church

Vacation Bible School

Grades K-6

6/15-19: 2-4pm

Contact #928-737-2583

Hopi High School Salutatorian Simone Saufkie receives recognition from Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr.

University. Laban plans to attend

either Arizona State University or

Northern Arizona University. He

hasn’t picked his major yet.

Salutatorian Simone Saufkie

asked her classmates to reflect on

those who helped the students get

to graduation by thanking their

teachers, parents and guardians.

She said as a freshman she didn’t

realize that the four years of high

school would go so fast.

“In the end, we made it,” she

said. “We will always have someone to fall back on. We have

somewhere to go. We leave with

memories and old friends. We’re

done with this part of life; let’s

start the next.”

Lavonne Adams, advisor for

Hopi High’s National Honor Society, recognized the seven students

“who earned the right to graduate

as NHS.” The seven standouts

are Ryesa Howato, Raicardo Jim,

Keanna “Cookies” Speen, Aidan

Fredericks, Simone Saufkie, Josh

Sidney and Sharon Mariano.

Adams said NHS strives to meet

ten service obligations each year.

“When they sell chili cheese

fries at the basketball games, they

are raising money for turkeys for

the elderly,” she said.

Hopi High’s NHS has become

known for its annual food drive

for the elderly just before the

Christmas holiday break.

“These seven students did a

wonderful job,” she said.

Adams said each of the seven

students will receive a $100 gift

certificate to Barnes and Noble.

“Maybe they’ll use it to go

to Starbucks to stay awake and

study,” she said as these students

plan to go off to college.

Kym Dashee presented the Kathy

Steele Scholarship to Millie Koinva and Carlinda Perez as they will

both have $1,000 toward their college expenses. She also presented

Ashley Kasay with a laptop computer from Shungopavi Church.

First Student-Operated Hopi Junior High

Promotion Ceremonies held on May 21

By: Stan Bindell

POLACCA,

ARIZ.-The

kids did it. The kids did it. That

was the recurring theme for the

Hopi Junior High School promotion ceremony May 21 at

Free Rabies Clinic

Bruin Stadium.

6/16 3rd Mesa 9-530 pm

Hopi Junior High Principal

6/17 2nd Mesa 9-530pm

Dauri Ferguson was beam6/18 1st Mesa 9-530pm

ing that this was the first stuContact 928-737-6283

dent-operated junior high promotion for the school. Hopi

Infinite Possibilities

Junior High Social Studies

1 day Happiness Workshop

teacher Charlene Youvella said

Federated Community Church

the students deserve all the

400 W Aspen, Flagstaff, AZ

credit for their hard work of

6/18: 830a-330p

putting the junior high promoContact #480-357-0996

tion together.

Jihad Nodman and Amber

2015 Farmers Market &

Labahe served as co-masters

Exchange

of ceremony. Hopi High’s Ju8/15:8-2p Hopi Veterans

nior Reserve Officer Training

Memorial Center

Corps Color Guard posted the

Contact 928-637-3465

colors. The national anthem

was sang by Lorissa PooyouClimb the Mesa to Conquer

ma and Ke’Andre David.

Cancer

Hoitema

Talayumptewa

9/13: 7a Hopi Cultural Center

gave the invocation. Labahe

Contact # 928-734-1151

and Nodman also gave the

welcoming address.

100 Mile Club Fun Run/

The keynote speakers were

Walk

Blake

Sekaquaptewa and Shane

5/26: 5pm

Davis.

The dynamic duo just

Musungnovi/Sipaulovi Village Jihad Nodman and Amber Labahe, Co-Masters of Hopi Jr High Ceremonies

completed

their first year at

6/1: 5pm Hopi Veterans

PHOTO by Stan Bindell

Haskell

College,

where they

Memorial CenterContact

928-734-3432

Blood Drive

6/16 :930-230p- Cancer

Support

Service

played football and proved successful academically. They both

spoke about their academic and

athletic successes at Hopi High.

They spoke about time management in order to balance academics and athletics.

Jeanine Gaseoma served as

salutatorian. Jacob Lim and

Jaeda Honani served as co-valedictorians. Hopi Vice Chairman

Alfred Lomaquahu Jr. presented

the Citizenship Award.

Patti Sieweyumptewa recognized the students in the National Junior Honor Society.

Honani recognized the top ten

percent students in the promotion class.

Hopi Jr/Sr High School Superintendent Gregory Sackos

presented the promoting class.

Hopi High Principal Dauri

Ferguson gave the closing remarks. Miss Hopi Junior High

Lucy Nahsonhoya gave the

benediction.

The class motto was “Rise

Above the Stars.”The class

flower was White Lotus. The

class colors were deep purple

and silver.The class song was

“Mama.”

INSIDE: Arizona Congressional Leaders join Hopi Tribe in asking the Federal

Government to Intervene in Sale of Hopi katsina friends at Paris, France auction

2 TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015 | HOPI TUTUVENI

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

THE HOPI

TUTUVENI

Arizona Congressional Leaders Join Hopi

Tribe asking the U.S. Department of

Justice to halt Auction of Hopi sacred Objects

Louella Nahsonhoya, Hopi Tutuveni

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Arizona, joined Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie in a press conference at the Heard Museum, Steele

Auditorium on Wednesday, May 27. The delegation urged the U. S.

Department of Justice, the F.B.I. and other federal agencies to take all

necessary actions to stop the sixth auction of sacred Hopi objects by

the EVE Auction House in Paris, France on June 1 and June 10.

However, despite the urgent demands to stop the sale and voluntarily return the sacred objects (identified to be of Hopi origin), the

Auction commenced as scheduled, on June 1.

On May 21, Arizona’s congressional delegation sent a letter to the

Justice Department and the FBI to take immediate action to prevent

the items from going to auction. The U.S. government has no legal authority to stop the auctions, but Treaties with the French Government

could help stop the sale.

The Hopi Tribe has tried to stop the sale of Hopi ceremonial objects, both in the United States and overseas, since 2013. The Hopi

Tribe attempted to prevent auction sales of religious objects in France

through judicial and administrative means in April 2013, December

2013, June 2014 and December 2014.The Tribe filed a lawsuit in April

2013, December 2013 and June 2014, but were unsuccessful. All three

filings in the French Civil Court were dismissed because of the legal

standard required in the French civil court system, which is to establish the bad faith of the current possessor.

In June and December 2014, the Hopi Tribe and the Holocaust Art

Restitution Project, attempted to suspend the auction sales through administrative proceedings in France before the “Conseil des Ventes Volontaires” (“CVV”), controlled by the French Ministry of Justice and which

has the power to suspend auction sales. Both times, the CVV refused to

withdraw the katsina friends by asserting their position that neither the

Hopi Tribe, nor individual Hopi tribal members, has any legal standing

to challenge these sales. This is in direct violation of Native American

tribal sovereignty and the fact that U.S. law clearly establishes that

federally recognized Indian Tribes have the power to sue in any number

of matters. The Hopi Tribe, an ancient culture has more than with more

than 14,156 enrolled members and has remained steadfast to its culture,

language, heritage and spirituality. The Hopi Tribe is a sovereign nation

federally recognized by the U.S. government and should be treated

STAFF

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Louella Nahsonhoya

928-734-3281

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Secretary II

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nsn.us

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Crystal Dee

928-734-3284

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Belma Navakuku

Jeannette Honanie

Stan Bindell

L-R: Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie; Heard Museum Interim

Director John Bulla; and U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar (R-Arizona)

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All of the scared items are protected by the criminal provisions of the

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)

which governs the return of Native American cultural items (human remains, funerary objects, scared objects, or objects of cultural patrimony) to

lineal decedents and affiliated Indian tribes. These objects are also protected by criminal provisions under the Bald and Golden Eagle Act; the Endan- CIRCULATION

The Hopi Tutuveni is published

gered Species Acts; as well as traditional Federal embezzlement statues.

twice a month, with a circulaAll ceremonial and religious entities are under the stewardship of

tion of 5,000 copies throughinitiated Hopi society members. These members are vested with the

out the entire Hopi Reservacare taking and protection of these scared items. As such, they are

tion. The paper is delivered

considered sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony and can- on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of

not be transferred, sold, conveyed and removed from the jurisdiction each month to the following

locations: Keams Canyon Store,

without permission of the Hopi Tribe.

Circle M, Hopi Health

The Hopi Tribal Council has consistently directed its Executive Officers Polacca

Care Center, Tsakursovi, Hopi

to pursue whatever means necessary to stop the “katsina friends” from

Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi

being illegally sold at auctions and forever lost in private collections.

Village Store, Hotevilla Store,

Chairman Herman G. Honanie stated “We are thankful for the

Moenkopi Travel Center,

immediate support of the entire Arizona delegation and especially the Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tribal

Government Complex and all

participation of Congressmen Gosar to assist the Hopi Tribe in the

Village Administration offices.

return of our sacred objects. Our Katsina Friends must be returned

The Tutuveni is also available

home. We will do all that it takes for their safe return.”

at the following border town

Council approves

Applicants for

Tribal Membership

Mary Polacca

Hopi Enrollment Office

On May 27, 2015, the Hopi Tribal Council approved a

total of 41 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.

locations: Flagstaff- Hopi

Heritage Plaza N.A.C.A /Steves

Blvd., HTEDC, Mike & Rhonda’s East. Winslow-Caseys,

Winslow Library, Brown Mug,

Alphonso’s; Joe and Aggie’s

Restaurant, El Rancho Restaurant. Dilkon - Bashas. Tuba

City Bashas.

LETTERS TO EDITOR and

GUEST SUBMITTALS

The Tutuveni welcomes letters

from readers. A full name,

complete address and phone

number is required to verify

authenticity of the author.

Anonymous letters will not be

printed. The Tutuveni reserves

the right to edit for clarity and

may decline to print Letters

that are potentially libelous

and slanderous. Submittals

should be limited to 500 words

or less and will be run on a

space available basis. Letters

may be sent to:

Louella Nahsonhoya

Director/Managing Editor

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

Based on Tribal Council’s action the total Hopi Tribal

Membership as of May 27, 2015 is at: 14,156. Please

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Bacavi Village Affiliation:

Takoda King Flowers

Jaleena Amaya Lawson

Robin Lewis Lawson, III Teagen Heighton Silas

Tiana Winn Silas

Sierra Tisha Sumatzkuku

Hotevilla Village Affiliation:

Issiah William Horton

Kiias Thomas Horton

Raianna Elizabeth Horton Dakota Javier Lomatewama

Dravn Anthony Mesa

Sophia Marie Mesa

LouElla Louise Nutumya Karalynn Norma Pocheoma

Edward Jackson Seechoma, Jr. Marshaun Arin Wiley

Cayden Vernon Wilson

Oraibi Village:

Brienna Alexia Calabaza

Moenkopi Village Affiliation:

Ashley Taylor Fritz

Brian James Mansfield, Jr.

Isaac Jerrell Mansfield

Keagan Shae Nez

Sipaulovi Village Affiliation:

Brice Lee Antonio

Kykotsmovi Village Affiliation:

Jonah Ropati-Lolesio Yoyokie

Tewa Village Affiliation:

Juanita Ann Rodriguez

Sichomovi Village Affiliation:

Marcus Ray Josytewa

Kenna Lenee Kooyaquaptewa

Talleah Marie Polacca

HOPI TRIBAL

COUNCIL

Herman G. Honanie

CHAIRMAN

Alfred Lomahquahu Jr

VICE CHAIRMAN

Vernita Selestewa

Tribal Secretary

Robert Sumatzkuku

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva

Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper

Moenkopi

Michael Elmer

Jonathan Phillips

Leroy Sumatzkuku

Danny Humetewa

Village of Bakabi

Davis F. Pecusa

Gail Poley

Lamar Keevama

Village of Kykotsmovi

Nada Talayumptewa

Albin Mooya Jr.

Norman Honanie

Miona Kaping

Village of Mishongnovi

Annette F. Talayumptewa

Malinda Andrews

Mervin Yoyetewa

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015

LOCAL NEWS

Hotevilla Village members call Emergency Meeting

to Discuss Water Issues and other important matters

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

A group of concerned village

members of Hotevilla held an

emergency meeting on the evening of May 11 at the Elderly and

Youth Center regarding concerns

over water bills and inaccurate

accounting.

Verna Masayesva, concerned

village member said the meeting was set for May 11 because

it became an emergency after

some households in the village

had been “red flagged” indicating they were delinquent on

their water bills and the village

was going to shut their water off;

when in actuality these customers were up to date on their bills.

In an open letter written and

distributed to Hotevilla village

members by Sandra Dennis,

Vice-Chairman Hotevilla Village

Interim Board of Director, stated the village meeting set up by

Mary Tenakhongva was “staged

using the water accounts as a

smokescreen to re-instate the

former board members.”

As you recall in March 2013

the village voted to remove former Community Service Administrator (CSA) Delores Lynn

Dalton along with Village Board

of Directors; Eric Tewa, Tyler

Tawahongva, Kevin Lomatska

and Cheryl Tenakhongva during

a village meeting that spiraled out

of control spearheaded by Muriel Scott. They were replaced by

volunteer Interim Board Members; Lomatska, Sandra Dennis

and Sandra Suhu. Lomatska was

the only Board member who was

excluded from the removal.

Depending on whom you ask

what transpired at the meeting on

May 11 you will hear different

versions and this is why Tenakhongva and Masayesva felt obligated to tell their side.

The issue regarding water

bills and accounts came to fruition last year when Tenakhongva

said an elderly woman (So’oh) in

her late 80’s whom she checked

on regularly expressed her concerns over her delinquent water

bill when she had been paying

on time. This was the first time

Tenakhongva learned So’oh had

been paying for water she didn’t

have. She gathered her water

bills and took them to the administration to ask for So’ohs’

invoices, but was told by Lillian

Dennis, Village Accountant that

she couldn’t release any information to Tenakhongva unless

she showed proof of being the

Power of Attorney.

“She was paying $30 a month

when she didn’t have running

water. I was hauling water for

her because her sink, toilet and

showers weren’t working,” said

Tenakhongva. “Her nephew

fixed her water line in August

2014 and prior to that she didn’t

have running water, but was being billed and she was paying for

it.”

Tenakhongva thought she was

the only one who was having

problems with her water bill. Just

this year she learned other village

members were being billed more

than what they were normally

billed for or they were receiving

shut off notices when they had

paid their bills. She also stated

their water statements does not

have a billing date for the days

they being billed for, only the

water meter read, the amount of

their bill and when the bill needs

to be paid.

Tenakhongva said she felt she

had to do something about this

issue and began holding meetings at her house up until the end

of April when the group agreed

to bring this issue to the Interim

board and village administration.

“All we want is to empower ourselves and do something

about the water issues (bills),”

said Masayesva. “People were

complaining so we formed a

team to strategize what we can

do about it.”

Tenakhongva wrote a letter

to the Interim Board and village administration asking for

their presence at the emergency meeting on May 11 to hear

village members concerns over

their water accounts. In addition

she asked for village support and

gathered signatures that were

submitted along with the letter.

At the emergency meeting, the

group did address their concerns

over their water accounts with

the board where Lillian did admit “there are too many hands in

the pot” in regards to handling

the water accounts. The group

said they made a motion to forgive past due water bills and start

off with a zero balance.

“We suggested this because

their records are not coinciding

with our records,” said Adrienne

Masaquaptewa.

The village does not have a

Water Association because the

interim refused to acknowledge

the members who volunteered to

sit on the water board. The volunteers are Norma Martin, Carol

Onsae, Ramalda Albert and Ernie McCartney.

“They are the ones responsible

for taking water payments and

keeping a record of payments,”

said Carla Honanie. “This is why

I made a motion to re-instate the

duly elected Board because they

would be the ones to re-establish

the Water Association according

to the by-laws.”

Honanie made the motion

seconded by Vernita Selestewa,

Hopi Tribal Secretary and village

member, in which the majority of

people in attendance voted in favor of.

Honanie said she felt that re-instating the duly elected board to

re-establish the water association

would alleviate the problems

with the water bills and accounts

that have been inaccurate since

the takeover in 2013.

In the same letter that Dennis

delivered to village members she

stated, “For those of you who

are concerned about the way the

voting took place, rest assured

that nothing has changed. The

meeting was not a community

or board meeting, any votes taken to reinstate the former Board

is declared invalid. The current

interim Board Members will

continue to preside over administrative affairs of the village until such time the Hotevilla case

is resolved in the Hopi Court of

Appeals.”

The removal of the duly elected Board Members resulted in a

Civil Complaint against Muriel Scott, Interim Board, Robert

Sumatzkuku and Lillian Dennis,

Tewahongva, et al., vs. Scott,

et al. Hopi Appellate Case No.

2013-AP-0002.

Former duly elected Board

Members and staff are being

represented by Gary LaRance.

Scott and the interim board are

represented by David Osterfeld,

Associate of Rosette, LLP Attorney at Law.

Tutuveni called the Hopi Tribal Courts for a status on the case,

but was told it is a closed case

and cannot be discussed openly.

In a phone call to Scott, she

stated she is “not taking sides”

and is “only a community member.”

First Mesa Elementary School Begins Transition to

Grant School for School Year 2015-2016

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

Just last year the Hopi Tribal Council

approved two resolutions that will convert the two remaining Bureau of Indian

Education (BIE) funded schools to tribally controlled grant schools.

Keams Canyon Elementary School

(KCES) and First Mesa Elementary

School (FMES) have begun their transitions to a grant school for the 2015-16

school years.

FMES School Board President Lucille

Sidney; Vice President Rachel Maho and

Boad Members Judy Talawyma, Carmen

Honyouti and Priscilla Pavatea have been

working on establishing the knowledge

base of how a school is run.

Sidney said, “There are a lot of things

that need to be completed such as developing the organizational chart, position

descriptions, developing budgets, funding identifications, allowable spending

and developing general policies.”

All these were previously taken care

of by BIE and now being handled by the

School Board. They will be responsible

for background checks and hiring.

The school board’s goal is to focus on

developing goals and objectives on what

the school should be like. Their goals and

priorities are academics.

“We want to develop a quality education plan for students that include our

stakeholders who are the parents, staff

and students,” said Sidney. “These will

include programs and activities that will

be beneficial for the students.”

The curriculum will have all the core

content areas; math, reading, language

arts, science, social studies and a Hopi

language culture component.

“The school board wants to bring

more of the cultural component into the

school,” said Sidney.

Before FMES was built, Sidney said

the idea of the school going grant was a

long time coming and the school board

already had a vision of a new school and

establishing it as a tribally controlled

school.

Recently when the school board began

presentations to First Mesa community

members, they had varying opinions said

Sidney. There were some who supported the school becoming a grant funded

school and there were some who opposed

it. The majority of the support came from

parents who wanted see change occur.

“They wanted to see more local control

of curriculum and being able to have an

input as to what our students learn at the

school and how the school is operated in

general,” said Sidney. “As a school board

we are excited to see this coming to fru-

ition.”

She said they look forward to establishing a school for the community and they

want to open it up to the community to be

able to have a say in what they envision

education to be like for their children at

First Mesa.

“Change takes time and we will see

how the school does in a few years and

we encourage the students from First

Mesa to come back,” said Sidney. “We

look forward to the future and establish a

community school for First Mesa.”

Their main goal is to ensure a quality

experience, develop goals and to ensure

high expectations to be successful.

Former FMES Principal Sahmie Wytewa-Lomahquahu resigned in early April

for unknown reasons and an interim Principal, Dr. Melanie Haskins was sent in

to handle unfinished business left by the

previous Principal.

Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) funds an

Average of 120 Students Per Semester - Fall and Spring

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

The Hopi Education Endowment Fund

was created to generate funds for the

Hopi Tribal Grants and Scholarship Program (HTGSP). Currently HEEF has an

estimated total of $22.3 million to fund

students.

Fifteen years ago the Tribal Council

appropriated $10 million to HEEF. They

created the fund through an Ordinance

and gave it a funding appropriation.

“They found money that was earmarked

for education and they put it together and

gave us a $10 million appropriation,” said

LouAnn Leonard, Executive Director for

HEEF. “With that appropriation money

we are allowed to spend it on office operations to raise money and educational

programs.”

She added they could also spend it on

research and buildings but they have put

it off until the money gets bigger. Although they are in need of office space as

their office is currently located in an old

building that has cracks in the walls and

ceilings, Leonard said she would rather

wait.

On average HEEF funds 120 students

per semester for fall and spring and an

average of 20 students graduate with a

degree that range from an Associate to a

Ph.D.

“With online classes there are a lot

more students who graduate than you see

participate in the graduation ceremony,”

said Leonard. “Some people don’t want

to participate in the ceremonies or it’s not

a big deal for them.”

HTGSP gathers the data on who graduated and who will be funded for the next

semester, they do not award the recipients; that is the job of HTGSP.

“They screen all the application and

they decide who is going to be funded for

the semester,” said Leonard. “Our job is

to raise funds and write checks out to the

students.”

“We are vested in the education of

our people and we have great ideas like

creating cool programs to help students

go on to school, but we are not the ones

who can run the programs and it should

come from the high school and the Hopi

Department of Education to request for

funding of those types of programs,” said

Leonard.

But they did create the Imagine Grant

Program that helps people who have great

ideas to form a program that will enrich

the growth and education within their

communities. Imagine Grant accepts proposals and they determine which programs

are the most promising and HEEF funds

them. They have awarded three so far and

are looking at awarding another this fall.

“It has really worked with Hopi language in the First, Second and Third

mesa dialects,” said Leonard. “For example there was a group of kids from Shungopavi who were going to be initiated

and they wanted those kids to know key

Hopi words and phrases they were going

to need in the kiva and why they needed

to know that information so they created

a language program for those kids.”

HEEF will be celebrating their 15th

Birthday in November which will be held

at Arizona State University where they

will also host a dinner to honor students

who will be receiving funds for the fall

‘15 semester. They will need $25,000 for

the event and have raised about $15,000

thus far. They are seeking sponsorships

from corporations and individuals so the

event will be covered. They will have a

silent auction at the event as well.

“All the money we don’t spend on the

dinner will go into the endowed fund

which will grow and make money for the

future,” said Leonard.

Recently, the three Universities in Arizona increased their tuition. Leonard who

is a member of the Arizona State Board of

Regents said she voted for the increase in

order to keep the quality of these schools.

All three of these institutions are in the

middle as far as tuitions costs compared

to other institutions at their caliber.

“I just made my job harder as the Executive Director,” said Leonard. “I have to

now worker harder to raise more money

for our students.”

The universities are getting big cuts,

but are forced to keep the quality and

standards high.

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Illegal Trash

Dumping a

Health Hazard

Photos by: Jennifer Huma

By: Jere Antone

Hopi village and court officials met recently to discuss

concerns on illegal trash dumping on the Hopi Reservation

Ivan Sidney, First Mesa Consolidated Village Community

Service Administrator, said illegal dumping is a serious problem and local officials are concerned because people dump

trash in and around the Villages; creating a health hazard for

residents and visitors to the Hopi reservation. People dump

trash when noone is around to see what they are doing.

Hopi Judge Delfred Leslie, Sidney and other officials

met recently to discuss the illegal dumping and how to address the problem. Leslie is concerned about trash getting

into his cornfields. Several other Hopi farmers are also

concerned about the illegal dumping.

Navajo County Probation officials are concerned and

support the initiative by the concerned villagers and think

it is a good idea if their clients got involved with the cleanup/trash pick-up project. Sidney said Navajo County will

provide the equipment for cleanup.

Sidney said illegal dumping is taking place all over the

Trash dumped in back of First Mesa Village

Trash dumped in front of First Mesa Village

villages, such as in the washes and also people throwing trash out of their car windows while driving. At First

Mesa, trash is found behind and in front of the mesa.

Illegal dumping can cause health problems because some

of the trash is toxic and dangerous. Flies bring what they eat

and pick up at the dump sites back into the communities.

Sidney said those concerned and trying to stop the illegal dumping, are reaching out to the traditional leaders and

administrators for their help and support.

Sidney said the Hopi Solid Waste Program and Navajo

County Probation offered to take the trash, but all the items

have to be separated to see what has been disposed of. They

cannot take toxic or chemical trash. Other trash will be

transported to the solid waste dump located near Hard Rock.

Dumping is illegal according to Hopi law and those breaking the law can be fined. Sidney said he doesn’t know what

the fines for illegal dumping in the villages and the tribe are.

Sidney said the illegal dumping is not the Hopi way,

because Hopis are supposed to be care takers of the

earth. He said when tourists go up to the mesas, all they

see is trash and it doesn’t represent Hopi well.

Changing Our Environment to Support Healthy Food Choices

Children help make a lasagna bed garden

Submitted by: Valerie Nuvayestewa, Hopi Special Diabetes Program

Banana peels, lemon rinds and other vegetables that can be used to make

compost

Kim Castion demonstrating how to plant finger potatoes

As Jamie Stang, Chair of the Public

Health Nutrition Program at the University of Minnesota, writes, “Even the most

culturally competent, evidence based programs, cannot improve eating behaviors

among individuals or populations who

live and work in an environment that does

not support or provide healthy food choices.”(Journal of American Dietetic Association, Volume 109, Issue 9).

We know that the path towards a healthier

lifestyle begins with eating the right kinds of

food and exercising. We know this, but how

many people are honestly making changes

in their diets which will impact their bodies

in a good way if our environment does not

support or provide healthy food choices?

Planting our own fields and gardens is

one way of making sure that we are taking a step in the right directions towards

eating healthy. We also should be able to

walk into our own village stores and have

fresh produce, meats available at affordable prices. Yes, most of us shop at our

local border towns, but what about the

people who don’t have any other choice

but to shop at our local village stores?

Can you imagine the price they are paying to keep food on their tables for a couple of weeks, or even a month? Is it even

healthy food they are purchasing or just

the lowest priced items that may not have

the most nutritional value? What steps

can we take towards improving our environment for the health of our community?

I was a part of the Farmers Market at the

Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center on May 2,

2015, and there was a demonstration by Kim

Costian, who works at Ashokala Gardens

located in Flagstaff, on how to start your

own garden. She demonstrated the lasagna

bed method where she layered old manure

on top of wood chips/hay, then added dirt

on top, this provides the soil with nutrients

and keeps moisture in. She also had a lot of

great gardening tips and soil secrets. Patrick Pfeifer, of “Roots” composting demonstrated how to start your own compost pile.

They showed the crowd all the different

items, like banana peels, wilted lettuce, egg

shells etc.; that we throw away that can be

used to create your own compost pile. Their

company is also located in Flagstaff.

I have contacted our local village stores

asking that they provide more nutritional

foods at low prices. I also asked for discounts

for elders. I found out that Keams Canyon

Hopi Traders offers a 10% discount to elders

every time they shop. They also encourage

everyone to buy a minimum of $70.00 and

receive a case of pop for $1.00 (I personally feel that they should offer water instead of

pop). Senior citizens (60 and older) have the

option to purchase the pop or receive the 10%

discount if their purchase amount is $70.00.

The key is the seniors need to ask for the

senior discount. To receive fresher produce,

they suggest coming to shop on Wednesdays

since their delivery truck comes in on Tuesday afternoon. They also give a senior citizen

discount of 10% on their meals at the café.

The key again is to be sure to ask for the discount. John Kay also stated that if they do not

stock an item, be sure to mention it to the staff

and they will accommodate your request. I

asked if these same discounts apply to Polacca Circle M Store which John also manages,

and he stated, “No”. He would need to upgrade the registers there, and right now, it is

not doable because it is not cost effective.

Hotevilla Co-op stores manager, Michael Hunter, states that they have a 10%

discount for elders in place already. They

just need to ask for an elder discount card,

and they will receive a discount every time

they shop there. He also stated that he does

have whole grain products available so that

WIC clients can use their checks there, but

says that people need to ask for items they

need, if it is things like low-fat products,

and that they also need to buy the items

they request for so that the store knows

what to order. SUPPLY AND DEMAND.

He did try selling low-fat products, but

stated these items didn’t sell so they were

not reordered. He also suggests coming on

Wednesdays to shop for fresher produce.

Kykotsmovi Village Store’s Julie Canyon stated that they received my letter and

Tommy Canyon took it to the board that

governs the store, and is not sure whether

or not they will consider my request as they

already offer discounts on their products.

These are just small steps towards making change in our environment to promote

healthier lifestyles for our communities.

What steps will you take in your own

world to improve the health of your family? We all have to look out for one another and empower ourselves to move in

the direction of health and well-being. Our

children, grandchildren, and elders are our

main focus and should always remain at

the forefront of the decisions we make in

our lives. What better motivation can there

be than to see a child’s smile or to hear the

laughter of our elders, and to know you are

the reason they feel loved and cared for.

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Thank You to the Hopi Community for your

Continued Support of Local Blood Drives

By: Olivia Honahnie, Medical Technologist

Hopi Health Care Center Laboratory

First and foremost I would like to thank the Hopi

Community for their generous blood donations at local

blood drives held at the Hopi Health Care Center and

Hopi Tribal Complex. Since 2009, Hopi Health Care

has sponsored 16 blood drives which have resulted in

479 lifesaving donations possibly touching the lives

of nearly 1,437 hospital patients( when the donation is

split into blood products: red cells, plasma, and platelets.) That is a huge accomplishment and we are more

than grateful for the generous donations. That is many

lives saved and many families blessed.

Many of you ask “what is a blood drive?” A blood

drive is a special event where donors come to give

blood. Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can

make a big difference in the lives of others. Many

people receive blood and blood components through

a medical procedure called a “blood transfusion.” A

blood transfusion is a routine medical treatment to replace blood or blood components lost through surgery,

traumatic injury that results in a loss of blood, cancer

treatments, severe anemia (low count of red blood

cells,) blood clotting disorders, the list goes on.

Hopi Health Care Center hosts blood drives with a

non-profit community based blood center called the

United Blood Services also known as UBS. Hopi

Health Care Center is one of 500 hospitals in 18 states

that receive blood and blood components from UBS

and special services for patients. UBS is the sole supplier of blood products to the Hopi Health Care Center, all

Northern Arizona Hospitals, and 95% of the hospitals

in the state. So chances are the blood you donate in

Hopi Law Enforcement Task

Team Quarterly Meeting

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

The Law Enforcement Task Team

(LETT) was established under Resolution

H-094-2001 to strengthen all Law Enforcement function through existing Law

Enforcement Agency Memorandum of

Agreements that will require an increase

in funding and to ensure the Hopi Tribe

will benefit from outside funding sources

through the United States Department of

Justice, and other funding sources which

are presently available.

Under the resolution, it states that the

LETT will consist of one tribal council

member from each village and ex-officios

will be composed of representatives from

the Hopi Resource Enforcement Services

(HRES), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)-Law Enforcement, Prosecutor’s Office,

Hopi Tribal Courts, Public Defender’s Office, Office of the Vice Chairman and Village COPS Programs.

LETT was funded in the amount of

$20,000 from the General Funds to conduct and begin the comprehensive Law

Enforcement and Judicial Services assessment and to report on the development and

progress of their overall task on a quarterly

basis. Since then, the amount in has decreased to $18,000.

The funds are used for air travel for

LETT representatives to accompany the

Hopi Chairman to Washington DC to lobby

for additional funding on behalf of the Hopi

Law Enforcement and Judicial Branch;

routine travel for on and off the reservation

to attend meetings, trainings, seminars and

conferences; registration fees for trainings

and seminars; general operating supplies;

space rental and consultant services.

Current members of LETT are Mervin

Yoyetewa, Chairman Village of Mishongnovi; Leroy Sumatzkuku, Vice Chairman

Upper Village of Moenkopi; Miona Kaping, Village of Kykotsmovi and Gail Poley,

Village of Bacavi. Ex-Officios are Vice

Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. Office

of the Vice Chairman; Ronald Honyumptewa, Hopi Resource Enforcement Service

(HRES); Jamie Kootswatewa, Bureau of

Indian Affairs (BIA); Chief Judge Amanda

Lomayesva, Hopi Tribal Court and Samuel

Crowfoot, Prosecutor’s Office.

LETT meets monthly and for the month

of May they had their meeting on the nineteenth in the Hopi Tribal Council Chambers. The agenda was approved as is with

some announcements made including

to have the Hopi Tutuveni interview the

LETT members on what their roles and responsibilities are and their goals.

Old Business: Sumatzkuku volunteered

to work on the Judicial Commission and

Professionalism Committee and said there

was not much information to share. On

April 9, 2004 the appellate court requested

and suggested that these committees be set

up. Chief Judge Lomayesva said the information on both committees reference Ordinance 21 which is no longer existent.

The task team is currently working on

updating the Hopi Code and has selected a

date of June 29 and 30 for a work session.

One of the issues they will focus on is in

regard to the taking and stealing of sacred

Hopi items. This was suggested by the

Hopi Cultural Preservation Office.

In New Business, Sumatzkuku volunteered to represent LETT on the Detention Steering Committee; May 12 Chief

Judge Lomayesva was invited by Federal

Court Judge Diane Humetewa to a meeting

with other Federal Court Judges; Murray

Snow and John Tuchi in Phoenix to discuss Northern Arizona’s Re-entry program

issues concerning Native American prisoners released from prison. Re-entry programs assist prisoners in integrating into

the public and community. They are generally on probation and then released into

a halfway house however, most of these

halfway houses are located in the city and

it is difficult for Native American prisoners to adjust. Lomayesva said the District

Court wants to work with the tribe to potentially have a halfway house for Native

Americans in Northern Arizona, but they

don’t have the money for it. Winslow and

Flagstaff have a halfway house, but the

goal is to have one on the reservation. Prisoners are supposed to contact law enforcement agencies when they are released.

Lomayesva also mentioned that Special

Agent Selanhongva McDonald of Bureau

of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement was invited to the meeting but didn’t show.

Hope MacDonald Lone Tree was a special guest at the LETT meeting to give

members a follow up on a meeting regarding the Re-entry program a couple months

ago in addition information on what has

been going on with Re-entry initiatives in

Indian Country and regionally. The re-entry program as stated earlier and as Lone

Tree defined, is for Native Americans returning home from any jail or prison, tribal

or federal. It is a holistic range of programs

and not just one-on-one services like mental health, and job training skills, but will

also include community buy-ins where

they are informing the community and engaging them and getting feedback.

“A good re-entry program can’t be successful without community buy-in,” said

Lone Tree. “Besides holistic, there are

other components such as housing, mental

health, job skills and education.”

Of course this is based on what Hopi

wants as they still need to explore their options of having a full blown program or an

enhancement program. Lone Tree added

that the grant season is coming to an end

and there are still some re-entry grants

available and will close some time in June.

“If Hopi is still open to a grant they need

to get moving. To my understanding the

grants can be used for planning purposes

as well,” said Lone Tree.

Lone Tree said she was really happy that

Chief Judge was able to attend the meeting

with Federal Judge Murray Snow in Phoenix.

“I can’t tell you how important it is to

have Federal Judges who are saying, let’s

look at some re-entry programs in Indian

Country; this is very important to us and

we want to work with the tribes not just

on re-entry, but to bring together federal

partners to work together one on one with

tribes,” said Lone Tree.

She added that a lot of Native Americans

go to prison and they are the missing component when they come back. This is why

the U.S. Attorney’s office is pushing for

this because of public safety to protect victims, communities from these individuals

committing new crimes or violating their

probation or parole.

There are other tribes who have successful re-entry programs such as the Muskogee Cree Nation and the Ute Mountain

tribe.

LETT set up a tentative meeting with

Lone Tree for June 10 at 9 a.m. in Flagstaff

regarding the re-entry program.

In reports, Muriel Scott of the Hopi Domestic Violence Program said they have

improved working relations with the Prosecutors Office in regards to communications when dealing with victims.

“We don’t have any issues with the

courts; they continue to recognize the Domestic Violence program in court,” said

Scott.

Scott has gotten feedback from the Hopi

Tribe’s Executive Director Wayne Taylor

who said the Budget Oversight Team does

not have funding to support the Domestic

Violence Program.

She said they have 33 cases in the system that is still pending. They are in the

Arizona will likely go to someone locally. Currently

24 units of blood are stocked at the Hopi Health Care

Center Laboratory in case of emergency transfusions.

Many of us on Hopi and Navajo know someone who

has received a blood transfusion. I know the thought

of giving blood may be scary or possibly against ones

cultural values, however seeing the rise of family

and friends with cancer or blood disorders within our

community is alarming. Many of these patients do need

frequent blood transfusions (red cells, plasma, or platelets or all) in order to survive and they need our help.

So hopefully with more education and understanding,

we can overcome our fears and help keep an ample

supply of blood within our region. Again thank you so

much for your generous donations and we look forward

to seeing you at the next local blood drive.. Askwali!

talking stages on a future project that will

benefit domestic victims, but Scott does

not want to release any information until

it is finalized.

Judge Lomayesva said the courts have

been issuing the SCRAM-X bracelets

again. SCRAM-X is an alcohol/house arrest monitoring device that was used for

individuals on probation. She said it could

also be used in Domestic Violence situations where the bay station would be placed

in the victim’s home and the bracelet on the

abuser. If he should come within so many

feet of the bay station it would sound off an

alarm alerting the victim.

“Victims are notified when perpetrators

are released,” said Scott.

Lastly, Hopi Tribal Council previously

asked the Chief Judge what she plans on

doing to help the Domestic Violence Program, however she is not overseeing the

that department and said questions should

be directed at Chief Prosecutor Crowfoot.

The Hopi Tribal Court report was presented by Chief Judge Lomayesva. She

said the court had its first jury trial since

two years. The defendant in the case was

on trial for intoxication and sexual conduct

with a minor; he was found not guilty for

sexual conduct with a minor and guilty for

intoxication. Since the first jury trial they

have had two more trials. The second trial was cancelled because there were not

enough jurors; only 32 out of 125 jurors

summonsed showed up to court. The court

is having problems with not enough people

showing up for jury duty.

Lomayesva said they will have training

for the Veterans Court initiative at the end

of September. This is being funded by a

grant. She added that BIA informed her

they may have funds for a halfway house

for veterans.

Lomayesva and the Prosecutors are

looking at therapeutic remedies for inmates who are charged with minor intoxication because it is a re-occurring cycle.

Lomayesva said she had a meeting with the

Chief Prosecutor, Judge Walter Edd and

Carol Ovah, Chief Court Clerk to discuss

how this will work and have filed 25 cases.

“We should be focused on therapeutic

results as opposed to throwing people on

jail,” said Lomayesva. “Intoxication is a

disease and we are hoping we will eventually assign people to group therapy to

address the alcohol issue rather than giving

them two days in jail.”

She also met with Jack Penn, Adult Probation Officer to discuss the usage of the

SCRAM-X ankle monitors for house arrests. Because the monitor has policy and

procedures it now includes house arrests

and there are currently three individuals on

house arrest. Penn tested the monitor with

one of the users and he was able to move

about in most of his yard. If they go beyond the boundaries Penn will receive an

alert and he will notify law enforcement.

Hubert Lewis, Governor of Moencopi

met with Lomayesva to discuss the possibility of having court in Moencopi again.

Lewis said they will bring it before the villages’ Law and Order Team.

“I understand they used to have court in

Moencopi a couple years ago and they are

interested in doing this again because it’s a

long drive for some individuals,” said Lomayesva. “This would be a service to the

community if we go out there once every

two weeks.”

Crowfoot said there is a lot of crime out

there for them to be able to have court there.

Lomayesva added they would be able to

have civil, traffic and children’s court. They

will have another meeting to discuss and

make a final decision or agreement.

Lomayesva and Penn are currently meeting with Village Community Service Administrators to discuss Penn meeting with

probationers in the villages. Lomayesva

said she thinks this will improve the participation from individuals on probation.

They are hoping the villages will provide

a space for them to meet with probationers.

“In case you didn’t know, the Navajo

County Probation Officer comes out here

to Hopi to meet with individuals on probation,” said Lomayesva. “We would like to

do the same.”

Lomayesva closed her report saying that

she and Judge Craig Wallace are up for

re-appointment; Wallace’s appointment

ends on June 2 and Lomayesva on June 30.

Chief Prosecutor Crowfoot said his department is still having bi-weekly case

meetings with Federal Court Prosecutors

and has been doing a lot of community outreach. Crowfoot said he has been invited

by several communities and organizations

to do presentations. They participated in

Law Day at the Hopi Resource Enforcement Services and the BIA Hopi Police

Agency.

He also reiterated on Judge Lomayesva’s

concern regarding the number of jurors

who show up to jury trial saying there is

not enough people to get a jury.

“Three of the last four jury trials didn’t

go because we can’t pick a jury,” said

Crowfoot.

Crowfoot said they have been dealing

with some major cases and shared the

progress with a few. However, since they

are ongoing cases the paper will not go into

detail as to what was said.

“When it come to littering, very rarely

do people see it. One day it won’t be there,

but the next day it’s there,” said Crowfoot.

“No one knows who did it and proving who

did it beyond a reasonable doubt is hard.”

Now that community service is back on

the table, Crowfoot said he is literally driving defendants out there to pick up trash

before their next hearing and he will close

the case. He feels that if someone cleans

up the mess it will impact the whole community.

Lastly, Crowfoot shared his frustrations

with BIA who is not cooperating with the

Prosecutors Office. He said he has shared

these issues with the Acting Chief of Police

Jamie Kootswatewa.

“It’s not only law enforcement officers,

but with the corrections officers as well,”

said Crowfoot. “It’s infuriating and it’s not

like I don’t have issues with other agencies, but as of lately it has been with BIA.”

Example, Crowfoot said they have jury

trial coming up and a BIA law enforcement

officer brought them some evidence a day

before trail saying he wasn’t sure if they

needed it or not.

“It was a key piece of evidence that we

could’ve used early on,” said a frustrated

Crowfoot. “Receiving evidence a day before

trial just throws a wrench in our process.”

The problem is there is no accountability because no one knows who is running

the BIA Hopi Agency since Kootswatewa

stepped down as Chief of Police back in

March. Crowfoot said he heard it was Special Agent Derrick DeClay or Kootswatewa.

Crowfoot added when he gets after DeClay he sends the complaint to District but

doesn’t know what happens to it. He feels

there should be tribal authority over those

who work on the Hopi reservation.

Corrections officers are giving Hopi

Tribal Bailiff a difficult time in serving

subpoenas to inmates who are incarcerated. Crowfoot said the actions of BIA are

negligent, criminal and infuriating.

“Nothing is going to get done as long as

we have two law enforcement agencies,”

said Crowfoot. “When I was at HRES, BIA

wasn’t there for the Law Day and when

I was at BIA, HRES wasn’t there. There

are two hands and they don’t know what

they’re doing and it’s frustrating.”

Crowfoot did say mention during the last

jury trial a HRES Officer was subpoenaed

and that shows he is a good officer.

BIA does not communicate with the

Hopi Chairman added Crowfoot.

HRES Chief Honyumptewa was the last

to give his report. He announced that Officer Oscar Lalo resigned from HRES.

Statistics for the month of April shows

that HRES served 8-9,000 calls for service; 50 arrests for the month of April;

Honyumptewa said there seems to be an

increase in marijuana than methamphetamines and an increase in prescription drug

abuse. He also said they attended a meeting

in Pinon with the Navajo people who live

on the Navajo Partitioned Lands.

BIA was not available to give their report.

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Hopi High School Fall, Winter and Spring Sports Banquet

Spirtline Coach Jessica Erales and the Hopi Bruin Cheer Squad

The Legend Cross Country Coach Rick Baker and the 2015 State Champs who

won the 25th Consecutive State Title

Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

On the evening of May 19, Hopi Senior High School held its Fall, Winter and

Spring Varsity Athletic banquet to recognize students for their athletic participation.

There was well over a hundred students and parents who attended the banquet held

in the cafeteria that included a dinner of barbeque ribs, baked potatoes, vegetables,

dinner roll and dessert.

This was the first year the school combined all sports for an athletic banquet. Many

of the coaches shared stories of their players and why they were being recognized.

Some were funny and others were lessons to be learned.

The highlight of the evening was when Softball Coach Dirk Wirth announced it was

his last year at Hopi High School after 24 years of teaching and coaching. He said he

is semi-retiring, meaning he is changing professions. He plans on moving to Missouri

where he plans on raising cattle and growing hay. Or he may be a teacher’s assistant

or a softball coach there, he hasn’t decided.

“It feels like God has shut this door and opened another one for me. I have always

wanted to raise cattle since I was 17 years old,” said Wirth. “These past 24 years have

been enriching and I love my kids. I have made many dear friends over the years.”

There were a total of 58 awards that were handed out this evening.

VARSITY FOOTBALL

Dylan Ami, All-Around Player; Grant Pashano, Defensive Line Worker; Trevor

Jackson, Hard Luck Player and Brent Nahsonhoya, Scholar Athlete Award 3.5 GPA

CHESS TEAM

Nicholai Bolus, Most Tactical Player & Scholar Athlete Award 3.9 GPA; Ryesa

Howato, Most Valuable Player; Darion Fredericks, Most Valuable Player and Daniel

Lim, Scholar Athlete Award 3.9 GPA

VARSITY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Tharae Day, Most Dedicated; Stephanie Lamson, Lady Bruin Award; Ashley

Hasken, Most Improved Runner and Patricia Sieweyumptewa, Scholar Athlete Award

3.6 GPA

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Diome Talaswaima, Most Valuable Runner; Adam Laban, Most Improved Runner

& Scholar Athlete Award 3.6 GPA; and Iversen Qumyintewa, Most Dedicated Runner

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Kelly Johnson, Outstanding Setter; Simone Saufkie, Most Inspirational Player &

Scholar Athlete Award 3.7 GPA; and Jaylynn Josytewa, Outstanding Hitter

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL

Ryesa Howato, Most Valuable Player & Scholar Athlete Award 3.4 GPA; Taminny

Laragutierrez, Offensive Player of the Year and Shanna Kooyaquaptewa, Defensive

Player of the Year

SPIRITLINE

Katrice Puhuhefvaya, Leadership Award; Nikyle Weston, Dedication Award; Kursheena Yazzie, Spirit Award and Patricia Sieweyumptewa, Scholar Athlete Award 3.6 GPA.

Softball Coach Dirk Wirth with the Hopi Bruin Softball Team

VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL

Kendrick Deschner, Most Valuable Player; Daniel Lim, Most Improved Player &

Scholar Athlete Award 3.9 GPA; and Nell Silas, Most Dedicated Player

WRESTLING

Adam Laban, Outstanding Wrestler of the Year; Diana Taylor, Most Improved

Wrestler; Grant Pashano, Coach’s Award and Bryonna Morgan, Scholar Athlete

Award 3.9 GPA

BASEBALL

Isidor Abeita III, Bruin Award; Grant Pashano, Most Improved Player; Brent Nahsonhoya, Around-the-Horn and Nicholai Bolus, Scholar Athlete Award 3.9 GPA

TRACK & FIELD

Darion Fredericks, Outstanding Distance Runner; Vanessa Holmes, Outstanding

Distance Runner; Kelly Johnson, Outstanding Thrower Award; Branyon Claw Jr.,

Most Dedicated Runner; Ryesa Howato, Most Dedicated Runner; John Whitehair,

Most Improved Runner and Sean Bolus, Scholar Athlete Award 4.0 GPA

SOFTBALL

Gretta Quotskuyva, Defensive Player of the Year; Betty Dewakuku, Garold Koruh Memorial Award; Shanice Sakeva, Offensive Player of the Year; Brandi Namoki,

Scholar Athlete Award 3.6 GPA and Patricia

Sieweyumptewa, Scholar Athlete Award 3.6 GPA

FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic

HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION

June 16-18, 2015

NOTICE OF COLLECTION

Tuesday, June 16th

The following individuals need to contact

the Hopi Credit Association to take care

of outstanding debts owed:

Rhonda David/

Stephanina Pablo

Carla Harvey

Garilynn Hayah

Ione Lomayestewa

Rose Namoki

Raymond Namoki

Betty Outah

Hank Naha

Lenelle Tuchawena

Call (928) 737-2000 to make satisfactory

payment arrangements.

The Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program (WEMP) has the 2015-16 Arizona Hunting Regulations and Applications for those who wish to apply for

Deer and Turkey in the State of Arizona.

NEW THIS YEAR! We have a YOUTH (JUNIORS)

ONLY Any Antlered General Deer hunt in GMU 5A/5B

October 23-29, 2015.

For Hopi Hunt numbers, please call (928) 7343606/3605 or email DTalayumptewa@hopi.nsn.us.

Submit applications to the Hopi WEMP Office by 3pm

Tuesday, June 9, 2015. For further information, please

call the WEMP Office.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Upper Moenkopi Community Building

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Lower Moencopi Village Plaza

Hotevilla Store

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

2:20 PM - 3:00 PM

Bacavi Community Building

Old

Oraibi Village

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Kykotsmovi Community Building

Wednesday, June 17th

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

4:45 PM - 5:30 PM

Sipaulovi/Mishongnovi Community Building

Hopi Cultural Center Parking Lot

Shungopavi Community Building

Lower Sipaulovi Housing

Walpi Housing Playground Area (Hopi Health Care Center)

Thursday, June 18th

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Ponsi Hall

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Polacca Post Office

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Red Clay Area

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Circle M Parking Lot

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Sand Clan Housing

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Keams Canyon Elementary School Parking Lot

Things to know before you go!

Free tick collars will be put on dogs to prevent Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Rabies vaccines are provided for dogs and cats only.

Animals must be at least 3 months old to receive the rabies vaccine.

Animals that are pregnant or nursing will not be vaccinated or collared.

The Veterinarian will not make house calls.

Dogs must be restrained on a leash & cats must be transported in a cage or pillow case.

If you have any questions please call:

George Carroll

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ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 blessing

from our worship service at 10 am every Sunday morning.

Now that you are away from your church and are looking

for a church to continue your faith journey, we would love

to be a Church to help you continue your faith journey.

I am an ordained Presbyterian Minister and a Retired

Army Chaplin.

Chaplain Caleb Johnson, Pastor

The Arizona Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the

Arizona Human Trafficking Council cordially invite you to the FREE

HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN NATIVE COMMUNITIES SEMINAR

Date: Thursday June 11

Location: Arizona HIDTA Training Center

5350 North 48th Street, Chandler AZ, 85226

Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm

OPINIONS

If you have an opinion

or idea for an editorial

you would like to share

with Tutuveni readership,

please feel free to submit

it to us at: lnahsonhoya@

hopi.nsn.us

Please limit submission

to 500 words or less. If

your idea for submission

is beyond this word count,

please call to arrange

space so we can accommodate accordingly at

928-734-3282.

We encourage correspondence from our readership in terms of opinions

and concerns they have.

Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation

OPEN POSITION FOR CONTROLLER

AT HOPI TRIBE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

The Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation (HTEDC) has an immediate opening for the

position of Controller at the Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation office in Flagstaff,

Arizona.

HTEDC is the business development arm of the Hopi Tribe. The HTEDC currently manages seven

enterprises with additional expansion expected in the future. The person selected for this position

will report directly to the Board of Directors for corporate financial matters and will be a key member

of the senior management team.

HTEDC is seeking a highly motivated individual who wants to build a long term career with a growing

and exciting company. The successful candidate must have:

 A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance,

 Accounting or Economics with MBA preferred,

 CPA License or experience in public accounting, and a minimum of 5 years financial

management experience.

The person selected must also be willing to travel to company owned enterprises, possess a strong

work ethic, good judgment, and excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills.

The HTEDC offer competitive salary, excellent employee benefits and a good working environment.

Candidates wishing to apply for this position may do so by submitting their written resume and

business references to: HTEDC, Human Resource Department, 5200 E. Courtland Blvd, Suite E200-7,

Flagstaff, AZ 86004.

The Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and

follows all federal and local employment laws and guidelines.

HOTEVILLA BACAVI COMMUNITY SCHOOL

P.O. Box 48, Hotevilla, Arizona 86030

PHONE (928) 734-2462 or FAX (928) 734-2225

Contact: Marie Kidde

2015-2016 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 05122015

OPENING DATE: May 12, 2015

CLOSING DATE: June 26, 2015

Chief School Administrator (12-month)

Facility Manager (12-month)

Laborer (Temporary)

Computer Science Technician (10-month)

21st Century Community Learning Centers Coordinator (Part Time)

Gifted and Talented Teacher

5200(10-month)

E Cortland Blvd ° Ste E200-7 ° Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Certified Librarian (Part-Time)

Certified Substitute Teacher (on-call only)

STARTING SALARY: Certified and Classified Salary Schedule 2015-2016 [Salary based on education and experience].

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Please contact HBCS Office for a complete Position Description

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO: Hotevilla Bacavi Community School along with the following documents: 3

Letters of recommendation, Copy of Current Driver’s License, Copy of Social Security Card, Copy of High School Diploma,

Official Transcripts, Copy of Certificate, and CPR/First Aid certification.

All interested applicants can acquire an employment application in person or contacting

Marie Kidde at HBCS 928-734-2462

Indian preference in employment

APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INTENSE BACKGROUNDCHECK

Free Clothing Event

For Families in Need

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

outside Polacca Circle M

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Across Kykotsmovi Store

8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

For more information contact Trinette Bahnimptewa

at the Hopi Early Intervention Program 928-734-3419

ARIZONA HUMANITIES SEEKS PRESENTERS

TO JOIN AZ SPEAKS 2015-2017 ROSTER

Qualified Individuals Must Submit Online Application by Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Humanities (AH) seeks qualified individuals to join the 2015-2017 AZ Speaks roster.

Applications must be submitted online at www.azhumanities.org by Wednesday, June 10th, 2015.

AZ Speaks presenters deliver presentations that inform, enlighten, challenge, and delight audiences of all ages.

From Arizona history, archaeology to architecture, folklore to film, linguistics to law, technology to transportation,

economics to environmental sustainability, AH is looking for speakers to share their humanities scholarship with

communities across the state of Arizona. Each year hundreds of presentations take place, reaching thousands of

Arizonans across the state.

Eligible speakers are those individuals considered to be humanities scholars. A humanities scholar, as defined by

AH, is an individual who:

• has at least a master’s degree in a humanities discipline

• is a Native American elder or traditional teacher

• is a recognized expert who has a verifiable record of teaching, research, or publications

on a particular humanities topic.

Presentations should be designed to last about an hour, consisting of approximately 40 minutes for presentation

and 20 minutes of dialogue with the audience. Humanities scholars are welcome to apply online to one or all three

of the following speaker categories:

Road Scholars - Road Scholars give engaging lecture-based presentations. All Road Scholars programs conclude with a lively question and answer session.

History Alive - History Alive speakers portray figures of the past, delivering educational and stimulating presentations that introduce audiences to exciting historical characters.

Speakers in the Schools - Speakers in the Schools provide interactive programs on a wide variety of humanities

subjects relevant to Arizona K-12 curricula.

The AZ Speaks roster is renewed every two years, and current speakers on the roster must reapply. Accepted

speakers begin November 1, 2015 and are compensated for time and travel. For details about the program and

guidelines for speakers, please visit www.azhumanities.org. For questions, contact Programs Manager Ellie Hutchison, ehutchison@azhumanities.org or 602-257-0335 x26.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hopi Jr/Sr H.S.

Summer Food Program for Children

The Hopi Jr./ Sr. High School announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children. Meals will be provided to all children, ages 18 and under,

without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national

origin, sex, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal

service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows:

Listed below are the dates, times and locations meals will be provided:

June 1, 2015 through June 25, 2015. From 11: am – 1:00 pm in the Hopi Jr./ Sr. High

School Cafteria. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday. For more information, call (928) 738-5111.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint if discrimination, complete

the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.

usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992

to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S.

Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-6410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.

intake @usda.gov.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact

USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Basic Sign

Language

SERIES

1:30—3:30 p.m.

Shungopavi Community Center



DATES

June 9, 2015

July 21, 2015

August 18, 2015

September 15, 2015

October 20, 2015

November 17, 2015



Learn how to communicate effectively, with positive interaction between parents, school staff, and students. Find out

how parents can teach their children to advocate for themselves. Become familiar with ways to increase family participation in special education. We will discuss the role of parents and staff in special education



Learn the importance of keeping your child's records organized, and how to keep important information handy.



You will also learn tips on how to make record keeping easy.

Participants will put together a binder to take home, to

make organizing your child's records, and important documents, stress-free.

Advanced registration is

ENCOURAGED

For information or to reserve

your seat contact Trinette Bahnimptewa at 928-734-3419.