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HOPI TUTUVENI

PO BOX 123

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ

86039

1000-01600-7460

HOPI TUTUVENI

Volume 26 Number 07

TUESDAY MAY 22, 2018

HAKITONMUYA

MAY

The Wait Moon

HOPI CALENDAR

Kyaamuya- December

Paamuya- January

Powamuya- February

Osomuya- March

Kwiyamuyaw- April

Hakitonmuya- May

Woko’uyis- June

Talangva- July

Talapaamuya- August

Nasan’muya- September

Toho’osmuya- October

Kelmuya- November

Students and Parents stand in front of the Legislative Building waiting to be heard in Kykotsmovi, Arizona. Photo by: Carl Onsae

WE WANT TO BE HEARD!

This Month

in Hopi

History

Hopi Jr./Sr. High School Board Removed by

Hopi Tribal Council

•May 1907, Paaqavi est..

•May 1942, Stock reduction

begins

•May 1891, Hopis arrested

and sent to Ft. Wingate

•May 1918, Act of 40 Statute

Law 564

CONGRATULATIONS

Class of 2018!

(Kykotsmovi, Ariz.) – What led to

the planning of the protest/march on

May 10, 2018? What was the reasoning

behind the dismissal of the Hopi Junior

High school board? Questions and concerns from parents and students wanting to know the full answers to why

all of a sudden changes in leadership

changed over night.

Students and parents waited outside

the legislative building in the unseasonably hot temperatures just for their

chance to speak to the Hopi Tribal

Council and to see if they could be put

on the council’s proposed agenda.

Parents and students who were concerned about the quick change in the

school board and how it affected their

education at the Hopi High School gathered however because Tribal Council

went into Executive Session were not

allowed to voice their concerns. The

sudden change in the Governing Board

leadership for the school, as a result of

Tribal Council taking the dismissal action resulted in leaving some students

of the graduating class concerned if

their diplomas will be legally signed or

if they would graduate at all.

Four (4) to five (5) Hopi High students along with parents and community members came to speak their

minds to the Hopi Tribal Council, and

to question why the standing Hopi Jr./

Sr. High School Board was dismissed

two weeks prior to graduation.

“As far as thinking about this or looking at it, it’s almost graduation time

“I want to be here to

support them, because

they lack the support

from other teachers

and students.” - Mina

and with no school board who’s going

to sign out their certificates? Also, the

teachers are concerned [as well]. Do

they still have jobs or what?” Mary

Siow, a concerned individual stated.

Toni Mina, whose daughter was present on behalf of her fellow classmates,

said, “I want to be here to support my

daughter and her classmates, because

they lack the support from other teachers, students and parents. [I want them]

to be heard today, and I’m hoping that

council will listen to us and to support

our views and concerns.”

As the council meeting began, students and parents flooded the council

chambers while some individuals stood

and raised their hands to be heard. No

one on council acknowledged those individuals. A motion was passed to have

Tribal Council enter Executive session,

which meant individuals not considered a part of Tribal council had to be

escorted out of the council chambers,

which seemed to frustrate the students

and parents more. As the protesters

stood and waited with no assurance that

they would get a chance to speak with

the Hopi Tribal Council, one parent so

determined to speak voiced intentions

of waiting all night, if needed. As the

wait grew longer, one parent said “We

have been waiting here since 9:34 this

morning and waited three hours, they

still haven’t said anything to us...

More on Page 5

Tutuveni

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May 22, 2018

We want to be heard! story cont.

...whether we can go in or go home.”

In addition to the protestors making verbal statements some

resorted to providing copies of written statements and letters

to those witnessing the protest. Ms. Dushon Monongye, who

joined the protest for the reason of, as she described “being

a concerned community member” provided an eighteen page

packet which included copies of six (6) letters to Hopi Tribal

Council from various individuals ranging in dates from April

16, 2018 through April 20, 2018, and a copy of a MEMO with

a date of “7 April 2018” to standers by. Some of the document

copies provided by Ms. Monongye referenced concerns and

complaints regarding Hopi Jr./Sr. High School, test scores, financial operations, enrollment, personnel issues and grievances, board governance, requests for an investigation,

With the protest winding down, only one student remained

with her parent and with one or two community members still

waiting outside to be called back into the council chambers. At

approximately 1:30 p.m., the three-hour wait was finally over.

As the council meeting was almost called to a close at approximately 2:00 p.m. the once filled chambers had only a handful of protesters present, still with their hands up, waiting to

be acknowledged. One council member did acknowledge the

protester’s presence and asked fellow council members to allow

the visitors to speak. The concerned parents and students spoke

their mind and voiced their opinions and the few protesters still

present in council chambers expressed when the meeting finally

adjourned a big sigh of relief.

“Meeting with the council was a success, now we wait and

see if our voice had an impact on their decision with the school

board, only time will tell. As a parent, I stand behind my child

to make sure my child becomes successful in any which way

possible.” Toni Mina stated.

Carl Onsae

Assistant Editor

HOPI TUTUVENI

STAFF

Managing Editor

Romalita Laban

Assistant Editor

Carl Onsae

EDITORIAL

BOARD

Dr. Angela Gonzales

Candace Hamana

Curtis Honanie

George Mase

Hopi Tutuveni

WIOA Summer

High Winds

Youth

Impacting Life

Employment

on the Hopi

Program

Reservation

Wind blown sand dunes on the Hopi Reservation. Photo by: Carl Onsae

Driving around the Hopi

Reservation in springtime

lately isn’t a dangerous thing

to do, especially if you know

the weather patterns. Unfortunately, forces of nature

can still throw things off a

bit. Moreover, the patterns

of winds seem to be stronger

this time of the year.

Springtime is upon the

Hopi Reservation, and that

means all of Northern Arizona will become an extremely windy place. Don’t worry

too much about being blown

to the other side of the Reservation in this rough, rogue

breeze. Other effects of the

wind such as dust storms and

road closures might become

an obstacle on and off the

Hopi Reservation.

Spring is a transitional time

of the year and springtime

changes every year. Temperatures drastically fluctuate

and plant life begins to awake

along, with Hopi men planting in the early spring. Jet

streams flow from the north,

so colder and more powerful

low-pressure systems travel

from the west or northwest,

creating a dry southwest flow.

As these two fronts begin to

meet, a pressure gradient develops creating the powerful winds we see during the

springtime here on the Hopi

Reservation and parts of the

Northern Arizona.

The increase heat from the

sun also contributes to the

turbulence, as the warm air

rises, colder and more powerful currents are forced to

the ground also resulting in a

powerful wind current closer

to the ground.

Little Colorado River,

Black Mesa, Chinle Valley

to name a few, are places to

avoid during these high wind

advisory moments.

Don’t underestimate the

power of the winds on the

Hopi Reservation, but don’t

let them scare you off. Spring

dust storms are significantly

larger than the typical monsoon season. So it’s important to make sure you have an

emergency supply kit in your

car or truck during this time

of the year.

Another risk to think about

is fire. While there is not

much vegetation here on the

Hopi Reservation, high winds

can create the perfect environment for uncontrollable

wildfire. Make sure we practice all caution when building

fires outside of the home.

April and May are the perfect months to have the strongest winds, while June and

July have more moisture and

calmer winds. Preparation

is key when traveling on the

roads in the Hopi Reservation

and off the reservation.

Carl Onsae

Assistant Editor

Hopi High School

Commencement Exercises

May 24, 2018 at 2 pm

Hopi Jr. High Promotion

May 23, 2018 at 5 pm

The Hopi Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Program (WIOA) is once

again recruiting employers to

provide work experience and

training to youth between the

ages of 16-24.

We are seeking employers

who will contribute to our

youth’s success by teaching

practical work skills and occupational guidance in an

effective work environment.

Placements will depend on

the youth’s career interest,

needs, and ability to make

their placement a positive experience. Keep in mind our

youth recruits are learning

on the job, as well as making great contributions to

your organization. Patience

and guidance are essential

for their success! We are also

promoting for “GREEN” industry jobs to be made available whenever possible.

The WIOA Program offers

year-round services to eligible youth, with possible summer youth employment offered, as only one part of their

participation. Academics are

a priority for both in and out

of school youth so that they

are prepared for long-term

training and/or unsubsidized

employment. We offer a

range of services/referrals,

in-service trainings, and collaborate with other programs

to achieve successful outcomes. We invite you to join

in these efforts! New and past

employers are encouraged to

submit a; Request for Position (RFP) application, position descriptions, weekly

activities form, and supervisor background certification

forms Summer employment

will start on June 11 through

August 3, 2018 (8 weeks).

For more information, you

may contact Everett Gomez,

Case Manager at (928) 7343536, Rosemary Polivema,

Secretary at (928) 734-3542.

We appreciate your continued

support and interest!

The Hopi Tribe WIOA Program is an equal opportunity

employer/program.

Auxiliary aids and services

are available upon request to

individuals with disabilities.

TTY/TTD: 711

the Hopi Tribe

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

Ph: (928) 734-3281

Ph: (928) 734-3283

CIRCULATION

The Hopi Tutuveni is published

twice a month, with a circulation of 2,500 copies throughout

the entire Hopi Reservation. The

paper is delivered on the 1st and

3rd Tuesday of each month to

the following locations: Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi

Legacy Inn, Hotevilla Store,

Kykotsmovi Village Store, Tribal Government Complex, Hopi

Cultural Center, Hopi Health

Care Center, Polacca Circle M,

Keams Canyon Store.

SUBSCRIPTION RATE

$35 for 6-months/USA

$50 for 12-months/USA

ADVERTISING

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TRIBAL COUNCIL

Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma,

Chairman

Clark W. Tenakhongva,

Vice Chairman

Theresa A. Lomakema,

Tribal Secretary

Wilfred L. Gaseoma,

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva, Sr.,

Sergeant-at-Arms

Village of Upper Moenkopi

Bruce Fredericks

LeRoy Shingoitewa

Robert Charley

Philton Talahytewa, Sr.

Village of Bakabi

Clifford Qotsaquahu

Lamar Keevama

Davis Pecusa

Village of Kykotsmovi

David Talayumptewa

Jack Harding, Jr.

Phillip Quochytewa, Sr.

Herman G. Honanie

Village of Sipaulavi

Rosa Honani

Norene Kootswatewa

Alverna Poneoma

Village of Mishongnovi

Craig Andrews

Pansy K. Edmo

Rolanda Yoyletsdewa

First Mesa Consolidated

Villages

Albert T. Sinquah

Wallace Youvella Sr.

Students from the Past WIOA Program clean up the Highway Photo by: Everett Gomez

Retraction from the Editor

In the May 8, 2018 Tutuveni

Publication the following articles were in need of correction:

Front page article ‘The Hopi

Tribe Joins U.M.W in NGS

Power Negotiations’ should be

attributed to Romalita Laban

rather than Candace Hamana

Page 4 article ‘US Con-

gresswoman Kyresten Sinema

Visit’s Hopi’ should have read:

US Congresswoman Kyrsten

Senema Visits Hopi.

We sincerely apologize for

any confusion and/or misspellings. Askwali/Kwa kwa

-Romalita Laban

Managing Editor.

Hopi Tutuveni

May 22, 2018

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

Second Quarter Session

May 21, 2018

PROPOSED AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. CERTIFICATION OF TRIBAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

III. ROLL CALL

IV. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. ANNOUNCEMENTS

VI. CORRESPONDENCE

VII. CALENDAR PLANNING

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

May 2, 3, 4, 5, 23, 24, 25, 2016

IX. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Review of Request for Proposals – Gaming Attorneys – Theresa Thin Elk,

General Counsel, Office of General Counsel – Tabled until Council is ready

to readdress

2. Discussion/Possible Action - Hopi Taxation – Rep. Jack Harding, Jr. –

Tabled until week of May 21, 2018

3. Discussion/Possible Action – Moenkopi Day School – Chairman Nuvangyaoma – **Time Certain – May 22, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

4. Discussion/Possible Action – Letter dated April 23, 2018, from Tribal

Courts regarding Karen Pennington. - Tabled until May 22, 2018

XI. NEW BUSINESS

1. A.I. #045-2018 – To approve completed Enrollment Applications for Hopi

Membership – Author/Mary L. Polacca, Director, Office of Enrollment

2. A.I. #047-2018 – To approve Village audits and Village carry-over funds –

Author/Priscilla Pavatea, Chairperson, Sichomovi Board of Directors

3. A.I. #048-2018 – To Remove District Six Allocation process from Ordinance 43, Section C.4. and return process to the Hearing Board, Author/Priscilla Pavatea, Director, Office of Range Management

4. Scheduling of Interviews for Deputy Revenue Commissioner - (3 letters of

interest)

5. Scheduling of Interview for HTEDC Board Member (1 letter of interest)

6. Scheduling of Interviews for Hopi Election Committee (2 letters of interest)

XII. REPORTS

1. Office of the Chairman

2. Office of the Vice Chairman

3. Office of Tribal Secretary

4. Office of the Treasurer

5. General Counsel

6. Office of the Executive Director

7. Land Commission

8. Water/Energy Committee

9. Transportation Committee -Week of May 21, 2018

10. Law Enforcement Committee

11. Office of Revenue Commission

12. Investment Committee

13. Health/Education Committee

14. Benefits Committee -Week of June 25, 2018

15. Report re: Galveston Motel Update – Norberto Cisneros, Attorney -Week

of May 21, 2018

16. Report - Hopi Tribal Housing Authority – Week of May 21, 2018

17. Report update on the Snowbowl Case – Michael Goodstein, Hunsucker

Goodstein Law - **Time Certain – May 23, 2018 @ 1:30 p.m.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

*Hopi Tribal Council may go into Executive Session on any agenda item

**Time Certain Requests

COMPLETED ITEMS

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

February 20, 2018

March 5, 2018

March 26, 2018

April 2, 2018

April 23, 2018

May 7, 2018

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

March 1, 2, 7, 8, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2016 - APPROVED

April 4, 5, 6, 7, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2016 - APPROVED

NEW BUSINESS

1. Action Item #015-2018 – To accept and approve the Arizona Mutual Aid

Compact – Author/Roger Tungovia, Director, Department of Public Safety &

Emergency Services – APPROVED

2. Action Item #018-2018 – To correct the dates of funding period for

Resolution H-123-2017 – IGA between the Hopi Tribe and Arizona Health

Care Cost Containment System – Author/Beatrice Norton, Director, Office of

Aging & Adult Services – APPROVED

3. Action Item #019-2018 – To rescind Resolution H-025-2017 – Permitting of Livestock on Hopi Land Management District Six – Author/David

Talayumptewa, Council Representative, Village of Kykotsmovi – WITHDRAWN

4. Action Item #021-2018 – To approve a 3 year Sole Source “Consulting

Agreement” with Dr. David McIntyre, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist to provide

behavioral health clinical services – Author/Laverne Dallas, Director, Behavioral Health Services – APPROVED

5. Action Item #022-2018 – To reauthorize the allocation of funds to the

Cultural Preservation Office Hopivewat Museum Project – Author/Stewart

Koyiyumptewa, Archivist, Hopi Cultural Preservation Office – APPROVED

6. Action Item #023-2018 - To approve a three (3) year term renewal for

waste disposal/collection services with Waste Management through Sole

Source Procurement – Author/Ron Reid, Ph.D., Deputy Executive Director –

APPROVED

7. Action Item #024-2018 – To approve completed Enrollment applications

for Hopi Membership – Author/Mary L. Polacca, Director, Office of Enrollment - APPROVED

8. Action Item #025-2018 – To amend Resolution H-075-2016 and obtain

approval to utilize residual of $84,996.00 of allocation for pre-audit accounting services by

Walker & Armstrong, LLP for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017 – Author/Cheryl

Tootsie, Assistant Finance Director, Office of Financial Management - APPROVED

9. Action Item #026-2018 – To approve a Consulting Agreement between the

Hopi Tribe and David J. McIntyre, Ph.D., ABPP, for professional services

to conduct Court ordered Mental Health evaluation services in criminal and

civil cases – Author/Karen Pennington, Chief Judge, Hopi Tribal Court APPROVED

10. Action Item #027-2018 – To approve a Memorandum of Agreement

between Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Hopi Tribe on behalf

of Hopi Resource Enforcement Services – Author/Virgil Pinto, Chief Ranger,

Hopi Resource Enforcement Services - APPROVED

11. Action Item #028-2018 – To approve a contract with Chris Roll to serve

in the Prosecutor’s Office – Author/Craig F. Wallace, Chief Prosecutor, Office

of the Prosecutor – APPROVED

12. Action Item #029-2018 – To approve hire of Sole Source Attorney and

request funding from Hopi Tribal Council for the Hopi Election Board – Author/Colleen Seletstewa, Vice Chairman, Hopi Election Board - APPROVED

13. Action Item #030-2019 – To formally endorse and support the goals and

objectives of Hopitutuqaiki, the Hopi School so that it may obtain 501(c)(3)

status allowing it to seek other avenues for funding – Author/Robert Rhodes,

Facilitator, Hopitutuqaiki - APPROVED

14. Action Item #031-2019 – To approve Office of General Counsel Contract

between the Hopi Tribe and Sarah Works – Author/Theresa Thin Elk, General

Counsel, Office of General Counsel - APPROVED

15. Action Item #032-2019 – To approve a Deputy General Counsel Contract

between the Hopi Tribe and Carlene Tenakhongva – Author, Theresa Thin

Elk, General Counsel, Office of General Counsel - APPROVED

16. Action Item #033-2019 – To approve an extension and amendment of the

General Counsel Contract between the Hopi Tribe and Theresa Thin Elk –

Author/Patricia Davis-Gibson, Deputy General Counsel, Office of General

Counsel - APPROVED

17. Action Item #034-2018 – Coronado National Forest, Proposed Rosemont

Copper Mine Designating Earth Justice and Lawsuit – Author/Stewart B.

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Submission

Guidelines

The Hopi Tutuveni wants

to hear from you! We

welcome the submission

of articles, press releases

and letters to the editor.

All submission must be

sent electronically as

either a Word of PDF file.

Koyiyumptewa, Acting Manager, Hopi Cultural Preservation Office - APSpecifics on each of the

PROVED

submission types is pro18. Action Item #035-2018 – To approve an extension and amendment of

vided below. If you have

the Deputy General Counsel contract between the Hopi Tribe and Patricia

questions or would like

Davis-Gibson – Author/Theresa Thin Elk, General Counsel, Office of General

additional information,

Counsel – APPROVED

please contact the Man19. Action Item #036-2018 – To officially support the “Yes to NGS” Camaging Editor, Romalita

paign – Author/Lamar Keevama, Tribal Council Representative, Village of

Laban at (928) 734-3282

Bacavi - APPROVED

or RLaban@hopi.nsn.us

20. Action Item #037-2018 – To approve Hopi Tribal Relinquishment of minors – Author/Mary L. Polacca, Director, Office of Enrollment - APPROVED

21. Action Item #038-2018 – To approve renewal of Cooperative Agreement

for Hunting Management between the Hopi Tribe, State of Arizona and Arizona Game and Fish Department – Author/Darren Talayumptewa, Director,

Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program - APPROVED

22. Action Item #039-2018 – To amend H-036-2017 for HIR 4(29) Turquoise

Trail to correct Contract Number – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director,

Hopi Department of Transportation - APPROVED

23. Action Item #040-2018 – To approve and support the Hopi Wildland

Fire Management Plan for the next fifteen years – Author/LaDonna Carlisle,

Natural Resources Specialist, Bureau of Indian Affairs – Hopi Agency - APPROVED

24. Action Item #041-2018 – To approve Consulting Agreement with Angelina Okuda-Jacobs, Esq. to complete the revision or replacement of Ordinance

36 – Author/Noreen Sakiestewa, Director, Department of Education APPROVED

25. Action Item #042 2018 – Second Mesa Day School – Ratify the Interim

Board – Author/David Talayumptewa, Tribal Council Representative APPROVED

26. Action Item #043 2018 – Authority to Intervene on all school matters by

Hopi Tribal Council – Author/David Talayumptewa, Tribal Council Representative - APPROVED

27. Action Item #014-2018 – To approve establishment of a dispute resolution

board and appointment of two members in accordance with the Settlement

Agreement in the case captioned Benally v. Kaye, Case No. 05-17041 (9th

Cir. Ct. App.) Author /Theresa Thin Elk, General Counsel, Office of General

Counsel – APPROVED

28. Action Item #044-2018 – To approve the appropriations of funds to pay

attorney’s fees for Calendar Year 2018 – Author/Theresa Thin Elk, General

Counsel, Office of General Counsel - APPROVED

29. Action Item #046-2018 – To approve the National Tribal Transportation

Facility Inventory Roadway Inventory & Long Range Transportation Plan of

2018 – Author/Michael Lomayaktewa, Director, Hopi Department of Transportation -APPROVED

30. Discussion with Finance and Head start Administration on the Audit issue

– Hopi Tribal Council/Rayma Duyongwa/Cheryl Tootsie – COMPLETED

31. Discussion with Finance on Travel Authorizations /Travel Expense

Claims – Lamar Keevama – COMPLETED

32. Discussion – Gaming Compact Issue – Timothy Nuvangyaoma, Chairman, The Hopi Tribe - COMPLETED

33. Presentation on new Western Area Power Administration (W.A.P.A.)

Special Allocations Contract – Kendrick Lomayestewa, Director, Hopi Renewable Energy

Office - COMPLETED

34. Discussion - Development schedule to review plans and goals and update

information with Hopi Tribal Council – Budget Oversight Team - COMPLETED

35. Discussion on Snow Bowl issue – Hopi Tribal Council - COMPLETED

36. Discussion regarding Peabody and NGS lobbying efforts and other related

issues – Robert Charley, Tribal Council Representative, Upper Village of

Moenkopi - COMPLETED

37. Discussion with HTEDC and Solar Project Team about economic development – Lamar Keevama, Tribal Council Representative, Village of Bacavi

–COMPLETED

38. Discussion: Letter from Office of Revenue Commission re: Hopi Tribe

Law and Human Resources Policy Violation – Hopi Tribal Council – COMPLETED

39. Discussion – Relating to Rules of Order (H-26-96) – Agenda topics –

Chairman Nuvangyaoma– COMPLETED

40. Appointment of a Member to the Tutuveni Board by Tribal Council –

COMPLETED

41. Presentation on the 2018 Hopi Tribe Insurance Policies – Steve Goble,

Insurance Agent, The Mahoney Group/Edgar Shupla, Director, Office of

Facilities and Risk Management Services - COMPLETE

42. Interviews for Election Board – Hopi Tribal Council - COMPLETE

43. Information relating to the Galveston Hotel - COMPLETE

44. Discussion/Action – Letter from Mishongnovi Board of Directors regarding Second Mesa Day School – COMPLETE

45. Discussion - Letter of December 6, 2017 from Hopi Environmental

Protection Office (HEPO) re: EPA and programmatic issues only – WITHDRAWN

46. Development of a Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage site plan –

Superintendent, National Park Service - COMPLETE

47. Budget Oversight Committee – Direction for the 2019 Budgeting Process

– Goals and Objectives from Hopi Tribal Council. - COMPLETE

48. Visit by Congressman Tom O’Halleran – Chairman Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma - COMPLETED

49. Discussion/possible action re: Interim Chairman of the Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma, Chairman,

The Hopi Tribe - COMPLETED

50. Discussion/possible action re: City of Flagstaff’s Community Design

& Redevelopment Administrator’s request to have Hopi consider putting a

Peace Pole at Heritage Square – Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma, Chairman, The

Hopi Tribe – COMPLETED

51. Discussion/Action – Attorney Contracts – Theresa Thin Elk, General

Counsel/Theresa Lomakema, Tribal Secretary - COMPLETED

52. Discussion/possible action - Hopi Jr./Sr. High School COMPLETED

53. Discussion/Possible action regarding Hopi Tribal Council’s Payroll Issue

– LeRoy Shingoitewa, Tribal Council Representative - COMPLETED

54. Discussion/Possible action regarding Hopi Tribe Economic Development

Corporation Board Vacancy – Craig Andrews, Tribal Council Representative

– COMPLETED

55. Office of General Counsel – Information on NGS - COMPLETED

56. Indian Health Service, Eastern Arizona District Office – to update tribal

officers and council members regarding proposed, funded and active sanitation facilities construction projects on Hopi Reservation Communities – Brad

Rea-COMPLETED

57. Presentation on Peace Pole – Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans – Attorney COMPLETED

58. Discussion/Possible Action – Deputy General Counsel Sarah Works

letter– Chairman Nuvangyaoma - COMPLETED

59. Discussion/Possible Action – Lamar Keevama’s attendance at meetings –

Lamar Keevama - COMPLETED

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

REPORTS

1. Office of the Chairman * 1st Quarter COMPLETED

2. Office of the Vice Chairman * 1st Quarter COMPLETED

3. Office of Tribal Secretary * 1st Quarter COMPLETED

4. Office of the Treasurer * 1st Quarter COMPLETED

5. General Counsel * 1st Quarter COMPLETED

6. Report on status and activities of the First Mesa Youth Center - Eldon

Kalemsa, Jr., Manager, First Mesa Youth Center – COMPLETE

7. Budget Oversight Team – Update on FY 2019 Budgeting process – COMPLETE

8. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – COMPLETE

9. Report re: Hopi Jr./Sr. High School Findings – Health and Education Committee - COMPLETE

Articles:

The Hopi Tutuveni welcomes original articles

reporting on local, state

and national news items of

interest to readers. We are

especially interested in articles reporting on events

and activities involving

members of the Hopi

Tribe. Submissions must

include complete contact

information, including

author’s name, mailing

address, telephone number

or email address. The

Managing Editor reserves

the right to edit articles for

style, length and clarity.

If significant editing is

required, the Managing

Editor will communicate

with the author prior to

publication.

Press Releases:

The Hopi Tutuveni welcomes press releases from

local, state and national

organizations, agencies,

departments and programs. Submissions must

include the complete contact information, including

the name of the organization, contact person, telephone number and email

address. Submissions may

be edits for length and

clarity at the discretion of

the Managing Editor. The

Hopi Tutuveni publishes

press releases as a public

service and does not guarantee that all submissions

will be published.

Letters to the Editor:

Letters to the editor

provide an opportunity for

readers to respond to articles published by the Hopi

Tutuveni or to share opinions about issues impacting the Hopi community.

Letters should not exceed

300 words and must

include complete contact

information, including the

full name of the author,

address, phone number

or email address. Anonymous letters and letters

written under pseudonyms

will not be published. The

Tutuveni Editorial Board

reviews all submissions

and reserves the right not

to publish letters it considers to be highly sensitive

or potentially offensive

to readers, or that may be

libelous or slanderous in

nature.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit all press releases, articles, and letters

to the editor electronically

in either Word or PDF

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May 22, 2018

JOB OPENINGS

Training & Certification Manager

Open: May 9-until filled

Annual Salary: $55-$57K (DOE)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Basic Life & 401(k)

Schedules, coordinates, facilitates, & oversees

all Tribal certification & professional development training & exam events of the Department;

& oversees the tracking, review and assessment,

& correspondence to all applications for certification received by the Department. The project management will include: grant & contract work plan

implementation & reporting; plans, develops, and

implements various Tribal water utility workforce

capacity development projects including both

in-person & remote forms of events for training &

examination; & analyzes certification applications

(new, renewal, and reciprocity) & proposes appropriate options for administrative decisions to those

applications.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of work experience in the environmental quality field or a combination of training and experience that is equivalent. Candidate must have a minimum of three

years supervisory experience. Applicant must have

a valid Arizona driver’s license and be willing to

submit to a background check.

Inter Tribal Council of Arizona

2214 North Central Avenue,

Phoenix, AZ 85004

Ph: 602.258.4822 or www.itcaonline.com

Grand Canyon

National Parks Lodges

Job Openings for May 18, 2018

Engineering

Boiler Tech I

Carpenter II

General Maintenance I

HVAC Supervisor

Maintenance Dispatcher

Plumber II

Plumber Supervisor

Food & Beverage

Bartender

Busperson

Cafeteria Cook I Supervisor

Cafeteria Cook III

Cook’s Helper

Dining Room Server

El Tovar PM Sous Chef

Food and Beverage Cashier

Line Cook III

Mobile Food Service Cook

Pizza Pub Attendant

Pizza Pub Cook

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Snack Bar Attendant

Purchasing

Purchasing Warehouse Assoc./Seasonal

Retail

Retail Assistant Store Manager

Retail Associate

Retail Shipping-Receiving Clerk

Transportation

Interpretive Tour Driver

Packer

Packing Operations Supervisor

Phantom Ranch Utility

Taxi Driver

Trail Guide

CLASSIFIEDS

Moencopi Day School

2018-2019 Job Vacancy

Close date: June 8, 2018

Classified Positions

-Cook

-Support Services (12 month)

-Recreation Technician

-Librarian

-Bus Driver

-Teacher Assistant(s)

-Maintenance Technician (12 month)

-Behavioral Intervention Monitor

Certified Positions

-Teacher(s)

-Gifted/Talented Teacher

-Instructional Coach (12 month)

-Computer Teacher

-Chief School Administrator

Contact Human Resources

(928) 283-5361 ext. 1023/1024

or download an application at

www.moencopidayschool.org

Peabody

Part-time Temporary Emergency

Specialist

Part-Time Temporary Emergency Specialist

(Paramedic). The responsibilities of the position

include providing emergency care and transportation for injured or ill employees in a safe and

efficient manner. The position will require the

paramedic to work independently while supervising Emergency Response Team Members.

Candidates are required to possess a minimum

certification level of Arizona Paramedic and

National Registry with a minimum of three (3)

years field experience at the paramedic level or

equivalent.

Other required certifications are BLS, ACLS,

PALS, and PHTLS. Firefighting skills and rope

rescue skills are required, preferably with Firefighter II Certification or equivalent. Will be

required to obtain “new miner MSHA” training

upon hire and hold or obtain Medical Direction

through Flagstaff Medical Center.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate a high

level of skill in the medical environment with

excellent communication, critical thinking, and

critical decision making skills while working

independently from other ALS providers. The

position also requires excellent comprehensive

skills including writing reports proficiently in

English, communicating efficiently on the phone

and radios, and supervisory skills while working

with the Emergency Response Team.

This is a part-time hourly position at PWCC’s

Kayenta Mine located in northeastern Arizona. The candidate will cover shifts for full time

personnel, typically ranging from one to seven

24-hour days. This part-time position does not

qualify for company benefits. The mine will provide medical malpractice insurance.

To apply for this position, please send a resume to

the following address:

Peabody Western Coal Company

Attn: Devin L. James

P.O. Box 650

Kayenta, Arizona 86033

Or by email to DJames3@peabodyenergy.com

Resumes will be accepted until Tuesday,

May 29, 2018@ 3:00pm (DST).

Questions regarding this position, contact

PWCC Human Resources at (928) 677-5171.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of

Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and

Individuals with Disabilities Equal Opportunity

Employer Native American Preference Employer

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Hopi Tutuveni

May 22, 2018

Former Superintendent

of Hopi Mission School

Sentenced to Prison for

Embezzlement

PHOENIX – This week,

Thane Epefanio, 45, of

Avondale, Ariz., was sentenced by U.S. District

Judge Steven P. Logan

to two years in prison for

embezzling money from

the Hopi Mission School

located on the Hopi Reservation in Kykotsmovi,

Ariz. Epefanio had previously pleaded guilty to

money laundering and

wire fraud.

Epefanio served as the

Superintendent and Administrator of the Hopi

Mission School, a private,

charitable school funded

primarily with donations

and through participation

in government programs.

Beginning in 2012, Epefanio used his position

and influence to embezzle school funds and also

directed staff to provide

him money to create the

appearance that the funds

were being used to operate the school. Epefanio

obtained almost $1 million to support his gambling habit and to pay for

personal expenses.

The investigation in this

case was conducted by the

Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Social

Security Administration,

Inspector General Office

of Investigation.

The

prosecution was handled

by Monica B. Edelstein

and Natalie Huddleston,

Assistant U.S. Attorneys.

CASE NUMBER:

CR-16-08241-PCT-SPL

RELEASE NUMBER:

2018-060_Epefanio

For more information

on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona,

visit http://www.justice.

gov/usao/az/

Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of

Arizona, on Twitter @

USAO_AZ for the latest

news.

“Breakfast With a Cop”

Brings the Hopi

Community Closer

Carl Onsae

Assistant Editor

Breakfast with Cop in full swing, bringing the community closer. Photo by: Carl Onsae

(Kykotsmovi, Arizona) - It’s a

simple concept, Hopi Rangers, BIA

law enforcement officials, and Arizona Law enforcement, along with

the community members, come together in an informal, neutral space

to discuss community issues, build

relationships, drink coffee and have

breakfast with a cop.

Community members came to the

local Ranger station in Kykotsmovi,

Arizona to have breakfast with a Cop

to get along with their law enforcement, but no matter why they came

to the local event, they are likely to

leave with a more positive impression of their local law enforcement

agency.

Marcus Yowytewa, Lieutenant of

the Hopi Police department, stated that this Breakfast with a Cop

is a statewide event, which brings

awareness to all first responders and

law enforcement, also to honor the

law enforcement officials that have

lost their lives while on duty.

One of the keys to Breakfast with

a Cop’s success is that it removes the

physical barriers and crisis situations

that routinely define interactions

between law enforcement officials

and community members. Instead

it allows for relaxed, informal oneon-one interactions in a friendly

atmosphere. This informal contact

increases trust in police officers as

individuals which is the foundation

to building partnerships and engaging in community problem solving.

With the education that these brave

officials do for the community members it brings the community closer

and make the community safer.

Special Meeting to

Discuss Hopi Education on

the Hopi Reservation

Carl Onsae

Assistant Editor

On Wednesday, May 30 and May 31,

2018 the Public Works, LLC in conjunction with the Tribal Education

Department (TED) Advisory Committee will have a two-day meeting at the Hopi High School library

to discuss the future of the Hopi

schools. The meeting is taking place

after work has been conducted by

the Hopi Department of Education

for almost a year with Public Works,

LLC to conduct a comprehensive

analysis on the Hopi schools and

drafting recommendations to re-design a successful, high quality education system that meets the needs

and demands of education here on

the Hopi reservation. Public Works,

LLC will give a report and will give

the public the opportunity to reflect

and discuss the next steps to better

the education here on the Hopi reservation.

The TED advisory committee consists of representatives from the

Hopi Tribal Chairman’s office, the

Health and Education board, the

Hopi Board of Education, the Hopi

Department of Education and Workforce Development, and school administrators.

Everyone in the Hopi community

is welcome to join the discussion to

make better the educational system

that this community needs.

Questions and to register for the

meeting, can be directed to

Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa - Hopi Department of Education & Workforce Development at 928-734-3501

or by contacting Judy Youvella Hopi Board of Education office at

928.734-3503 or

JYouvella@hopi.nsn.us

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May 22, 2018

NOTICE! NOTICE!

Rancher’s News

Village of Hotevilla Village Meeting

Office of Range Management

Estates concern Homes-Houses-Lands-Possessions

Subject:

Decision on inheritance of the estates of

Manuel Hoyungowa, Karen Hoyungowa,

Troy Hoyungowa, and Todd Hoyungowa.

Location: Hotevilla Youth/Elderly Center

(Hotevilla community center, south of the

Post office)

Date: Sunday, June 10 2018

DROUGHT CONDITIONS

ON HOPI

The O.R.M thanks all the ranchers

who attended the Hopi Conservation

District’s Drought Workshop held on

April 26. Many issues came out of this

workshop and are now being looked at

and worked on. We also hope you take

advantage of the funding available to

the ranchers and farmers through the

USDA FSA programs.

Drought has now become a big topic

within our State and on our reservation

due to the lack of moisture. We have

received very little moisture during the

winter and spring months. Right now

we are at 82 days since we last received

any significant moisture.

We at the Office of Range Management have the responsibility to help

conserve, preserve and protect our

rangeland natural resources when conditions, such as drought, threaten our land

base. How we protect our rangelands

goes back to the regulations/ordinances we have which address land issues.

For the Office of Range Management

this would include the Drought Contingency Plan, the Integrated Management

Plans for woodlands and range, and Ordinance 43.

Right now ranchers should be looking at their range units to determine

vegetation quantity and quality, water

availability, livestock condition. Based

on what you see you should be making

adjustments to your livestock numbers

to fit the current conditions within your

range units. Don’t wait till the last minute, do this now.

We are encouraging all ranchers to

start their own reduction of their herds

by:

1.CULLING: get rid of dry cows,

yearling heifers you will not use for replacement and 2 year old heifers. Get

rid of your steers, they should not be on

the range anyway if they are 6 months

or older.

2.SELL: Look at selling your 2018

calf crop by June 1. The buyers like

calves weaned from their moms and

able to eat feed. They will pay more for

them.

3.GET OUT OF THE CATTLE

BUSINESS FOR A WHILE: If you are

having to already supplement with hay

and mineral/salt blocks and are having

to haul water continuously then you

may want to consider selling your herd

till things get better. If you notify the

Office of Range Management in writing

of what you plan to do it will not affect

your grazing permit status. Grazing

permits for Hopi ranchers are good for

5 years.

Other steps to be taken include:

1.Supplementation with 12%-37%

Crude Protein blocks or tubs. This is

needed due to the vegetation lacking the

essential mineral and vitamins needed

to keep the livestock in good condition.

Most of what is out there is last year’s

growth. Protein will help to digest the

dry feed that the livestock are eating

out on the range. It breaks it down into

energy needed by your cows. Trace

Mineral Salt blocks are also effective.

Purchasing hay is too expensive and not

worth the effort.

Use your common sense, if your livestock are losing weight, are down to a

body score of 2 or a low 3, you have no

new growth and don’t have the means

to buy supplemental feed and you are

hauling water every day…it’s time to

seriously think about selling out or reducing your livestock drastically.

The Office of Range Management

can assist you with hauling if you have

large amounts of livestock to be removed from your range area. We will

help haul if there are 15 head or more.

There is a cost of $5.00/head to cover

the gas and transportation cost. If you

need assistance you can call the Keams

Canyon office at 928-738-0014.

media source. Are journalists entitled

to protection by certain media shield

laws in this context?

The Free Press Clause protects

the right of individuals to express

themselves through publication and

dissemination of information, ideas

and opinions without interference,

constraint or prosecution by any government. This right was described in

Branzburg v. Hayes as “a fundamental personal right” that is not confined

to newspapers and periodicals.

In the Lovell v. City of Griffin case

(1938), Chief Justice Charles Evans

Hughes defined “press” as “every

sort of publication which affords a

vehicle of information and opinion.”

This right has been extended to media

including newspapers, books, plays,

movies, and video games.

What does this have to do with the

Hopi Nation? Our tribal government

does have censorship over certain

types of media. Certain types of me-

dia or the general public have asked

the Hopi government for certain types

public information and have requested

the Hopi government to allow “Public

Meetings” to be accessible by the media and general public but have been

denied. Do we need to know what’s

going on in these “Meetings?” Can

the Hopi government have the right to

say “No” when it comes to freedom

of the press? Is the first amendment

just a guideline for the Hopi government? Can the Hopi government create its own internal censorship laws?

Also, can the Hopi government put

restrictions on certain types of media

outlets that practice the first amendment? You could be involved in your

democracy by asking these types of

questions and becoming involved

with what happens on the Hopi reservation. So with this, it begs the

question, how will you be the judge

on what is really Hopi’s freedom of

speech and freedom of the press?

Time: 1:00pm

Meeting held in pursuant to the Hopi Tribal Courts case no. 2017-CV-0123

Hopi Telecommunications, Inc.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of

Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA,

its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in

or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discrimination

based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital

status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance

program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights

activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not

all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape,

American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency

or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or

contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

Additionally, program information may be made available in language

other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://

www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office

or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all the

information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint

form, call (866) 632-9992.

Submit your completed or letter to USDA by:

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistance Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

2. (202) 690-7442: or

3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

OPINION

Hopi Nation and

the Freedom of

Speech

Freedom of Speech on the Hopi Reservation

By: Carl Onsae

When we hear the phrase “Freedom

of Speech or Freedom of the Press”,

we instantly think that we can speak,

write, or draw freely about our minds

without any penalties. Although, the

Amendment that made it possible to

speak, write or draw freely also has

limitations.

The First Amendment protects a

person’s right to convey his or her

own message, to voice one’s own

ideas and not to be compelled to publicly disclose personal beliefs and

associations. When any government

tries to compel a person to speak its

message, these rights are seriously

damaged.

On the Hopi Reservation, freedom

of speech is not a major issue to think

of when it comes to having the freedom of speech, Hopi children and

adults think that the reservation is a

safe place to express their freedom

of speech and freedom of the press.

Although, Hopis use various forms of

free speech every day, whether they

speak, draw, paint, or write about

their thoughts and about the issues

that are happening on the reservation.

It is non-threatening to the Hopi nation when Hopis use this amendment

in this context, but when the Hopi

Tribe controls the media outlets utilized to bring about attention to the

different issues, it may appear to the

Hopis as problematic.

The right to free speech is likewise

violated when people are required

to associate themselves with an idea

with which they disagree with.

When we talk about media and

the “Freedom of the Press” there

is a clause called, the “Free Press

Clause”. These free speech and free

press clauses have been interpreted as providing the same protection

to speakers as to writers, except for

wireless broadcasting which has been

given less constitutional protection.

This law is used to protect the multi-

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