Resource Center (TCERC) (2013)

postage

TCERC hosts a

Tribal Solar Energy

Workshop to learn

about Photovoltaic

Technology

Northern Arizona

University’s

Tribal Clean Energy

Resource Center (TCERC)

Flagstaff,

AZ:

NAU’s

Tribal

Clean

Energy

Resource

Center (TCERC) is

proud to host an

informational and

hands-on workshop for all tribal

members and employees to learn

the basics of Photovoltaic (Solar)

Energy systems.

The

workshop

will take place at

NAU’s new Native

American

Cultural Center

on the Flagstaff

campus November 12 and 13. The

workshop instructor, Deb Tewa

has over 30 years

experience working to bring solar

energy to diverse

communities. She

managed NativeSUN,

worked

with Sandia National Labs Tribal

Energy Program

and the Arizona

Energy

Office.

Ms. Tewa also

taught Basic and

Advanced Photovoltaics at Central

Arizona College.

“Folks who attend the TCERC

PV workshop will

learn about the

fundamentals of

how solar electricity works, in addition the workshop

participants will

meet the staff of

TCERC and what

the program offers

to tribal communities,” said workshop

instructor

Deb Tewa. “The

workshop will be

hands on with the

opportunity to see

a complete PV

system.”

The TCERC’s

PV Workshop will

include hands-on

work on photovoltaic solar energy

including

the basics of solar

energy,

system

design, siting, and

installations. The

workshop agenda

Volume 21 Number 20

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Third Round of Forums Brings Three New Contenders

for Office of Hopi Chairman

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

Todd Honyaoma –

Hopi Chairman Candidate

Todd Honyaoma is a

member of the Spider

Clan, but was raised by

the Water clan of Shungopavi. He is originally from the village of

Mishongnovi where his

mother is from, however is an enrolled member

of the village of Shungopavi. His education

begins at Toreva, where

he attended Head Start

then went on to Second

Mesa Day School. He

graduated from Phoenix

Indian High School and

then attended Central

Arizona College where

he obtained his certification in Heavy Equipment Operation. Upon

his return to the Hopi

reservation, he applied

to become a Hopi Rang-

A. There are a lot of

issues at the Tribe and

I’d like to see and make

sure the Hopi Tribal

Council and Chairman

are operating properly

with resolutions and

contracts. Right now

my understanding is

that a lot of these contracts are open and

there are no resolutions.

I don’t know where the

money is coming from

to pay these individuals. I practice as a legal

advocate at the Hopi

Tribal Courts and I’m

a member of the Hopi

Bar Association. I have

seen a lot of Pro-Tem

Judges come through.

One thing I don’t like

and appreciate about

these judges is having

them do arraignments,

pre-trials and trials

through teleconference.

Q. What current is- That is disrespectful to

sues do you see facing the Hopi people. The

the Hopi Tribe?

Hopi Code says that

er for 9 years. After nine

years as a Hopi Ranger,

he became the general manager at the Hopi

Cultural Center. Eventually he went into road

construction as a Heavy

Equipment Operator. In

1996, he was elected as

a Tribal Council Representative for Sipaulovi

Village where he served

four, two year terms. He

became Vice Chairman

for three years in 2005.

After his term as Vice

Chairman, he opened a

tire repair shop. He has

been with his wife Rayma Puhuyesva Honyaoma for 29 years and

they have three children. His hobbies are

tending to his cattle and

farming. He stays true

to his Hopi Traditions

and culture.

Todd Honyaoma Sr. proudly displays his certification to run for Hopi

Chairman.

all defendants shall be

present at all stages of

the proceedings, so the

judges should be present as well. Another

issue I have is the new

Hopi Code. It’s very

damaging and basically

waiving our sovereignty as the Hopi Tribe and

giving a lot of broad

authority to Hopi Tribal Courts, Trial Courts

and Appellate Courts as

far as determining cases

on behalf of Hopi tradition and culture. It also

gives the Hopi Chairman broad authority to

extradite criminals from

other states and foreign

judgment issues which

is dangerous to the Hopi

people. Because of this

Continued on Page 4

Tewa Celebration

Continued on Page 6

LuAnn Leonard

Honored with

Lifetime Achievement Award

PHOENIX, Ariz.

(September 30,

2013) - The Phoenix Indian Center

announces

the

2013 American

Indian Excellence

in

Leadership

Awardees. In its

31st year, the annual dinner celebration

boasts

an impressive list

of leaders. This

year’s awardees

John Lewis, LuAnn

Leonard,

Mary Kim Titla,

Randy Kemp, Arizona Indian Gaming Association,

the Arizona Science Center and

youth awardees

will be honored at

a dinner planned

for Tuesday, November 19, 2012,

at 6:00 PM at the

DoubleTree Resort in Tempe.

“It is important

we take time to

thank our community leaders for

their dedication

as stewards and

advocates for our

American Indian people.” says

Robert Roessel,

President of the

Phoenix Indian

Center’s

Board

of

Directors.

Phoenix Indian

Center Chief Executive

Officer

Patricia Hibbeler

said “Not only

are we honoring

today’s leaders,

we have created

the opportunity

for businesses in

the

community

to partner with us

in honoring their

American Indian

employees.”

The

Phoenix

Indian Center’s

American Indian

Excellence

in

Leadership

Awards began in

1982 as a one-day

celebration consisting of a community

dinner,

which celebrated

community leaders. The event

initiated what is

now known as

the Native American Recognition

Days that takes

place annually in

October and November with more

than 15 Native

American events

that include the

awards dinner, a

parade, pageants,

art markets and

more. Today the

banquet

hosts

an attendance of

nearly 400 people,

coming together

to recognize these

distinguished

community leaders. The awardees

are

chosen

through an open

Continued on Page 6

Right: Keams Canyon Princess Eve Rogers (left) and First Mesa Elementary Princess

Yoiwmana Pooyoume enjoy their lunch of

steamed corn stew and somiviki at the celebration. Bottom Right: In his speeech, Hopi

Chairman LeRoy Shingoitewa said he hopes

that someday soon the Village of Tewa will

have an election to send a representative to

HTC so that all people of the Hopi Tribe can be

represented equally.

See Page 7

Federal Government Shutdown Impacts Hopi Tribal

Programs and Services

Louella Nahsonhoya

Hopi Tutuveni

According to Hopi Chairman, LeRoy Shingoitewa the

federal shutdown has already

impacted the Hopi Tribe and

tribal services and programs.

“The programs immediately impacted by the shutdown

are the TANF program and

the Hopi Senom Transit. Late

Wednesday afternoon (Oct.

2), we received word from

the State of Arizona DES and

ADOT that the two tribal programs receiving funds from

the State would be impacted

immediately, due to the government shutdown,” he said.

“When Congress failed to

pass the federal budget on

Sept. 30, it also failed to pass

or reauthorize the Temporary

Assistance to Needy Families

(TANF) program – formally known as welfare,” said

Chairman Shingoitewa. “The

TANF is a Federal block grant

program which the Government gives to States to provide

support services for families in

need.”

Last week, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer said no

TANF-welfare checks would

be issued due to the government shutdown; howev-

er, since that time Governor

Brewer changed her mind and

issued a directive to continue

with the TANF program and

services. Families on TANF

will continue to receive payments. However, “if the budget is not passed by Oct. 17,

and the longer the shutdown

continues, it will have a detrimental impact on all federally

funded tribal programs,” said

Chairman Shingoitewa.

On Oct. 2, Tracy Young,

Program Manager from the

ADOT Transit Programs “informed us that they (ADOT)

were unaware or were not notified by the Federal Transit

Administration that the Arizona Transit Services would also

be impacted immediately due

to the government shutdown”

said Chairman Shingoiotewa.

“Because of the Federal shutdown, Ms. Young said they

cannot process any payment

reimbursements for transportation services.” Reimbursements from the ADOT Transit

program helps keep the Hopi

Senom Transit in operation.

“A contingency plan to keep

the Hopi Transit Services operational was proposed to the

Tribal Council on Wednesday.

However, after much discussion, and due to other pend-

The Hopi Tribe enacts Hopi Sex

Offender Registration Code

Page 2

ing investigations, the Tribal

Council by majority vote,

disapproved the contingency plan. The Hopi Transit is

therefore closed until further

notice,” said Shingoitewa.

“The Council is also working on a contingency plan to

cover all Contract and Grant

programs to ensure services

continue uninterrupted. Currently, programs are covered

through the end of December

by carry over funds and from

draw downs. All programs and

services are considered critical

and we must first look to the

welfare and services we provide to of our Hopi people.

Employees are also a critical

component of service delivery.

Without the dedication of our

employees, services will not

be carried out.”

“This situation also reveals

to us that we need to find other sources of revenue for our

Tribe. Currently the only revenue coming in to the Tribe, is

from the Peabody Coalmine.

Our people have to be willing to look at other natural

resources. There are other resources out there that can help

generate an income for the

Hopi Tribe”, said Chairman

Shingoitewa.

Other programs and ser-

vices on the Hopi Reservation

affected by the Government

Shut down are:

• BIA Hopi Agency– All

agency employees furloughed; with the exception of the BIA Superintendent Wendell Honanie

and Facility Manager

Melvin Todacheenie.

• BIE Hopi Schools– All

Schools and school

services in operation. No

furloughs.

• BIE Hopi Agency Line

Office – Acting Line

Officer Eric North and

Business Technician

Juanita Benally(assigned

to Havasupai Schools.

All other personnel furloughed.

• BIE Schools Facility

Management – Facility

Manager Elmer Douma

and two other facility

management employees

on duty. All other BIE

facilities management

staff furloughed.

• IHS (Indian Health Service-Hopi Health Care)

- In full operation. All

services available.

• BIA Law EnforcementAll on duty.

HTHA Welcomes New Director,

Wayne Taylor

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2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 | HOPI TUTUVENI

Local News

The Hopi Tribe enacts

a new law: Hopi Sex

Offender Registration

Code

Hopi Resource Enforcement Services

The Hopi Tribe placed

a high priority on the importance of protecting the

health, safety and welfare of the women, men

and children, who hold

a sacred place within the

community, and should

be protected from sexual

offenses that degrade and

demoralize them.

The

Hopi Tribe is one out of

five hundred and sixty six

(566) federally recognized

tribes in the United States

who have enacted a sex

offender registry. On February 24, 2012, The Hopi

Sex Offender Registration

Code, Resolution H-0442007 was passed by the

Hopi Tribal Council making a mandatory requirement for registration of

convicted sexual offenders

who enter or remain within

the Hopi Reservation.

Sex Offenders, who enter, remain, live, work, attend school, or college, or

volunteer within the interior and exterior boundaries of the Hopi reservation

must immediately register

with the Hopi Sex Offender Registration and Tracking (HSORT) Officer. Offenders shall register prior

to being released from custody, or within three business days of sentencing if

not in custody.

The Hopi tribal law mandates stringent requirements for registration and

notification of sex offenders within the jurisdiction

or places they reside, work

(whether compensated or

not), volunteer, attend college or school or any vocation, and those who are

away from their primary

homes in temporary lodging for seven days or more.

The sex offense convictions qualify if they are

convicted and sentenced in

any court including certain

foreign countries and military offenses.

The Hopi Sex Offender Registration Code and

Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act also

includes juveniles “adjudicated delinquent” who

were at least 14 years old

at the time of the incident

or sexual offending behavior for a crime comparable to or more severe than

Aggravated Sexual Abuse

(in any court); OR if the

juvenile offender at any

age who was “convicted

as an adult” for any sexual

offense (in any court); and

that juvenile offenders in

these categories must also

come forward to register.

Any sexual offender

who has not yet registered

or who has not kept their

registration

information

correct and current must

do so immediately. Failure to register or failure to

keep information correct

and current is a violation

with a penalty of up to

one year confinement in

the Hopi Detention facility and could be a federal

violation for failure to register (18 USC § 2250) with

a sentence up to ten years

in federal custody. There

could be additional penalties for failure to register.

Offenders shall never

be harmed, harassed, annoyed, or any criminal violation committed against

them. Any violation of

this nature will be taken

seriously and could result

in criminal and/or civil

fines or sanctions against

the person(s) who violate

this. Any of these offenses should be reported immediately to the Hopi Sex

Offender Registration and

Tracking (HSORT) Officer

at the Hopi Resource Enforcement Services office

or to the local police department.

Currently there are thirty

two (32) registered sex offenders living on the Hopi

Reservation, including ten

(10) of whom are currently incarcerated. The Hopi

Sex Offender and Registration and Tracking Office

has increased the number

of sex offender registrants

since its inception in February 2012, and has started

taking GPS coordinates of

all registered sex offenders, as well as offenses,

education,

residences,

employment, pictures, tattoos, scars, and physical

description and has uploaded that information to

the National Sex Offender Public Website so the

public has knowledge of

where these sex offenders live, go to school, and

go to work, to increase

awareness. The Hopi Sex

Offender Registration and

Tracking office also gives

presentations to communities, schools, businesses,

law enforcement entities

and other tribal programs

to educate and ensure the

safety of the communities

within the tribe.

Please call HSORT Officer Andrea D. Larios or

HSORT Officer Marlaina

Joe with Hopi Resource

Enforcement

Services at (928) 7347340 if you have any questions or if you need to register as an offender.

THE HOPI TUTUVENI

ASU Journalism Director visits Hopi High

STAFF

Managing Editor:

Mihio Manus

(928)734-3281

mmanus@hopi.nsn.us

Marketing Manager:

Louella Nahsonhoya

(928)734-3283

lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us

Reporter:

Crystal Dee

(928)734-3284

cdee@hopi.nsn.us

Secretary:

Vernita Selestewa

(928)734-3282

vselestewa@hopi.nsn.us

Anita Luera (center) shows Hopi High video news students how to interview on camera. The students are, from left,

Nicole Nuvamsa, Otis Nasafotie with headphones, Nikyle Weston and Canicia Weston gets interviewed.

By Tamara Joe

Bruin Times Staff

Anita Luera, outreach

director for Arizona State

University

Cronkite

School of Journalism,

said it would be a major

improvement if Native

Americans attended the

school, so they could be

a voice in their communities.

Luera and ASU student Ivana Braga recently

spoke to the media classes at Hopi High about the

benefits of attending the

ASU Cronkite School of

Journalism. Braga is a

Brazilian journalist who is

studying at ASU through a

Hubert Humphrey Fellowship.

Luera graduated from

ASU in 1977 with journalism major. She has been

in the journalism field for

approximately 35 years.

She has 27 years experience in television news.

But, throughout the years

Luera was involved in radio news and recently has

been using social media

like Twitter and Facebook.

Luera has seen tremendous changes in the media, digital photography

and technology. Recently,

she has been introduced

to photography, which is

where she could use her

iphone or a Smart Phone

to take pictures, write stories and record videos for

the media.

Luera measures the

success of ASU Cronkite

School of Journalism by

how the students perform

their stories, how they use

tools and share their desire

for the story.

Stan Bindell, journalism teacher at Hopi High,

said, “ASU has an incredible program that our students could benefit from

attending.” He said some

students might want to

attend junior college before transferring to ASU

Cronkite.

“Any student who completes the ASU Cronkite

School of Journalism

will have an extremely

bright future in journalism whether it’s in print or

broadcast,” he said.

Tamara Joe is a senior

at Hopi High and write for

the Bruin Times.

Housing Fair provides resources and info

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

On Oct. 1, the Hopi

Tribal Housing Authority

(HTHA) held their annual

Housing Fair at the Hopi

Veteran’s Memorial Center. Todd Honyaoma Sr.,

former Hopi Vice Chairman began the fair with

an opening prayer and

Vice Chairman Herman G.

Honanie welcomed community members.

Vice Chairman Honanie emphasized the need

for housing on the Hopi

reservation as people are

buying sheds to live in and

multiple families occupying one home.

“The American dream

is to build or own a home

and with all the little sheds

that people are buying, it

is evident that Hopi is in

dire need of housing,” said

Vice Chairman Honanie.

“Hopis see the home as

a place where sacredness

and values are practiced.”

With that in mind,

HTHA’s new Director,

Wayne Taylor Jr. introduced himself and shared

his visions to improve customer service within the

Hopi Tribal Housing Authority and build homes.

“This is my second

week on the job and we

are having this housing

fair. There are all kinds of

things happening; exciting

things; and we are looking

forward to bigger and better things,” said Taylor.

Informational

booths

from various Hopi Tribal

Departments and outside

vendors such as HomeCo

gave out helpful information on home weatherization as the cold weather is

upon us. The Maintenance

Department from HTHA

was on hand giving

demonstrations on small

home improvement projects and making a stove

pad.

HTHA would like to

thank the following for

their sponsorship and donations: TB Consulting,

LLC, Hopi Telecommunications Inc., Travois,

Hopi Credit Association,

Golightly Tires, Fendley

& Sons, Western Home &

The Hopi Tutuveni

Official Newspaper of

the Hopi Tribe

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

Ph: (928) 734-3282

Fax: (928) 734-0734

CIRCULATION

The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice

a month, with a circulation of 6,000

copies throughout the entire Hopi

Reservation. The paper is delivered

on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each

month to the following locations:

Keams Canyon Store, Polacca Circle

M, Hopi Health Care Center, Tsakursovi, Hopi Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Hotevilla Store,

Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi

Legacy Inn, Tribal Government Complex and all Village Administration

offices. The Tutuveni is also available at the following border town

locations: Flagstaff-outside Hopi

Heritage Square (newspapers), Mt.

View Store, N.A.C.A office on Steves

Blvd., Winslow-Caseys, Winslow Library, Brown Mug, Alphonso’s; and

Holbrook- El Rancho, Hopi Travel

Plaza, Joe and Aggie’s Restaurant.

Whitecone - Giant Gas Station.

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Moencopi Travel Plaza, Legacy Inn.

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readers. A full name, complete address and phone number is required

to verify authenticity of the author.

Anonymous letters will not be printed. The Tutuveni reserves the right

to edit for clarity and may decline

to print Letters that are potentially

libelous and slanderous. Letters will

be run on a space available basis.

Letters may be sent to:

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Managing Editor

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Hopi Tribal Council 2013

LeRoy N. Shingoitewa, Chairman

Herman G. Honanie, Vice

Chairman

Martha A. Mase, Tribal Secretary

Robert Sumatzkuku, Tribal

Treasurer

Violet Sinquah, Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper

Moenkopi

Wayne Kuwanhyoima

Bruce Fredericks

Leroy Sumatzkuku

Danny Humetewa

Village of Bakabi

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Village of Kykotsmovi

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HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 3

Local News

HEEF Welcomes New Board Members at Annual Meeting

Sam Tenakhongva

Hopi Education Endowment Fund

On October 4, 2013, the

Hopi Education Endowment

Fund (HEEF) held their annual meeting at which they

seated eight members to their

Board. HEEF President Terry Hines, a renewed member

herself, addressed the Board

and asked them to join her in

welcoming new members Dr.

Jeremy Garcia (Sichomovi),

Debra Onsae (Moenkopi),

Arvis Myron (Moenkopi),

Kim Kahe Corkin (Sichomovi) and Ali Gabriel (Tucson) along with renewed

members Romalita Laban and

Janet Regner. HEEF Executive Director LuAnn Leonard

said, ”Each of these outstanding individuals were elected

to the board based on their

skills, background, and commitment to the HEEF. Most

importantly they bring great

potential and new energy to

our organization.”

The HEEF also honored

and thanked outgoing members Monica Kahe, Gloria

Photo Credits: HEEF 2013

New and Renewed HEEF Members L - R: Dr. Jeremy Garcia, Romalita Laban, Ali Gabriel, Arvis Myron, Debra Onsae and

Terry Hines.

Lomahaftewa, Linda Lomahaftewa, Dr. Michael Stevenson, Catherine Wright,

Sahmie Wytewa and Dr. Matthew Gilbert. Leonard stated,

“Each of the these individuals have given tremendous

amounts of time, energy and

support to the HEEF. Their

leadership and commitment

to the HEEF and its mission

are invaluable and we thank

them service to the organization. Each will be truly

missed, but they can take

pride in knowing that the

work they contributed on behalf of the HEEF has and will

continue to create opportunities for future Hopi students.”

Other business attended to

during the meeting included

an update of the HEEF financial portfolio, which is valued

at $20.8 million, reports from

committees, officers and staff

on program funding and upcoming fundraising events

such as the 2013 HEEF

Alumni Challenge.

The HEEF is a Hopi Tribal government non-profit

program qualified under section 7871 (a) of the Internal

Revenue Service Code. All

contributions to the HEEF are

tax deductible. For more information contact the HEEF

at heef@hopieducationfund.

org, 928-734-2275 or visit

www.hopieducationfund.org

OPINION

Hopi Tribe Faces Danger of Losing Federal Programs

Federal programs operated by the Hopi Tribe are

in danger of being taken

over by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Indian Health Service (IHS)

because the Hopi Tribe

is seriously delinquent in

submitting audits for Fiscal Years 2010, 2011 and

2012. Because of the severity of the problem, the

BIA has designated the

Hopi Tribe as a “High

Risk” tribe and imposed

a Level III sanction on

the tribe. The BIA Hopi

Agency, by federal law,

must now take steps to

take over these programs

and stop all funding to the

tribe. Other federal agencies may also pull their

funding.

One requirement for receiving federal funding by

Indian tribes is to complete

annual organization-wide

audits (referred to as single audits) within six

months of the end of each

fiscal year. Audits must

be done in conformance

with the Single Audit Act

and Office of Management

& Budget (OMB) rules.

When an Indian tribe fails

to complete its audits, the

federal government takes

steps to hold the tribe accountable, including stopping and pulling federal

funds, terminating grants,

and levying sanctions on

the tribe.

The Single Audit Act

requires that when a tribe

is seriously delinquent

in completing its annual

audits, federal awarding

agencies must take action to sanction the tribe,

withhold funding, and terminate the grants. This is

why the BIA has issued a

Level III sanction on the

Hopi Tribe and is not paying the tribe for overhead

costs.

The Indian Self-Determination Act requires that

when a tribe has serious

contract violations, then

the BIA and IHS must take

over these programs. This

is referred to as “Reassumption”. And when this

happens, all funding for

program operations and

overhead costs stops; and

the tribe cannot legally operate these programs. The

BIA Hopi Agency must

now start taking over programs contracted under the

Indian Self-Determination

Act.

This affects programs

like tribal courts, child

welfare, tribal operations,

range and land management, scholarships, education, social services, health

and medical emergency

services. Tribal staff funded under these programs

cannot be paid from these

funds. Services to tribal

members will be affected.

Equipment bought under

these programs, like vehicles, must be turned back

to the federal agencies.

The impacts do not

end there. Other federal

agencies like HUD, Department of Justice, Department of Agriculture,

Department of Energy, and

Environmental Protection

Agency will start pulling

their funds and will refuse

to award future grants.

In fact, HUD already refused to award an Indian

Community Development

Block Grant (ICDBG) to

Sipaulovi because of the

tribe’s audit deficiency.

Tribal programs will not

be eligible to seek other

federal grant funding.

In fact, tribal program

managers are frustrated

because they cannot get

additional federal funding

for their programs.

This matter is a direct

reflection on the Shingoitewa Administration. The

tribe has been advised

many times of this serious matter by the BIA. In

fact, the BIA is already

withholding indirect costs

(contract support costs)

from the tribe. Yet, Hopi

Chairman

Shingoitewa

chose to hold up the audits because he wanted

to find some evidence of

fraud and wrongdoing by

former Treasurer Russell

Mockta and Morgan-Keegan, the tribe’s investment

advisors. But Walker &

Armstrong (the tribe’s auditors) and Grant Thornton

(tribe’s consultants) could

not find any evidence of

fraud and wrongdoing.

The condition of the

tribe’s financial records

does not help either. Financial records are not

being reconciled and are

in no condition to allow

for an audit. There is

high staff turnover in the

finance department. The

expensive accounting software, Accufund, is not being used to its full extent.

So what will happen to

our tribal employees who

are paid from these programs? What will happen

to services to tribal members? The Shingoitewa

Administration paid, and

continues to pay, a lot of

money to attorneys; to

Grant Thornton and the

Rockefeller Group. For

example, the council recently gave $1.0 million

to Grant Thornton for investigation and litigation

against Morgan-Keegan

without a guarantee of suc-

cess. Tribal accounts are

being tapped dry and other

accounts are being used to

pay attorney invoices. Our

tribe may be on the brink

of bankruptcy.

To get the federal programs back, the tribe must

complete Fiscal Year 2010,

2011 and 2012 audits, address the audit findings,

and fix the deficiencies.

Fiscal Year 2013 just ended so that will be another

audit that must be done.

This is no easy task. The

tribe must also review and

update its management

systems (finance, procurement, property, personnel,

etc.) and demonstrate to

the federal government

that it can manage its fiscal

affairs. This will not happen overnight.

In the meantime, the

BIA Hopi Agency, by federal law, must take over

the programs. IHS must

do the same. But are they

ready to assume these programs? The current federal government shutdown

only adds to the tribe’s dilemma.

Benjamin H. Nuvamsa

Shungopavi Village

& Former Hopi Tribal

Chairman

Letter to the Editor

Response To Appellate Court Opinion and Order

Undoubtedly all concerned members of the

Tewa community have

become aware of the Article: Sovereign Hopi and

Tewa Villages Reject Hopi

Appellate Court Ruling of

September 20, 2013 in the

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Hopi Tutuveni.

Not surprising that this

type of article was forthcoming. First keep with

the flow between the two

(Opinion and Order) of the

Hopi Appellate Court and

the Rejected News Release

by Ivan Sidney, Sr., (Soyal

Mongwi Spokesman) First

Mesa and Ronald Wadsworth, Spokesman, Village of Shungopavi.

The authors of the news

article release with their

legal representative (Erin

Byrnes) attempted to discredit the Hopi Appellate

Court decision, having no

merit based on their interpretation of the Hopi

Tribe’s Constitution and

the delegation of authority

to community/villages and

their hierarchy (leaders).

The Tewa Village members and the Tewa Board of

Directors, were never consulted on the Hopi Appellate Order by Ivan Sidney

Sr., Ronald Wadsworth

or Erin Byrnes regarding

their Rejections of the Order, which appeared in the

Tutuveni Newspaper.

The Tewa Board of

Directors is in total disagreement with the article

submitted by Ivan, Ronald

and Erin. The Tewa’s DO

NOT REJECT the Hopi

Appellate Court Opinion

and order as stated by Ivan

Sidney, Sr. It is the Order

of the highest Court of

Hopi and must be respected and honored.

Respectfully Submitted

Tewa Village Board of

Directors

CALENDAR

OCTOBER 2013:

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – Schedule

of events planned from

Wednesday, October 2nd

thru Thursday, October 24th.

More information regarding all activities, available

by calling H.O.P.I. Cancer

Support Services at (928)

734-1150, 734-1151, and

734-1152.

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

AWARENESS MONTH.

For more information on

scheduled events, call (928)

738-1115

Food Handler’s Training

Scheduled for October 16,

2013 from 3 – 5 pm at the

Hopi Jr. /Sr., High School Auditorium. For more information contact Catherine

Wright at (928) 734-3043

or email @ cwright@hopi.

nsn.us

Hopi Cancer Assistance

FREE “Costume Party”

For all cancer survivors,

patients and family members on October 17, 2013 at

Hopi Day School in Kykotsmovi from 6 – 9 pm. For

more information contact

(928) 734-1151

AZ. Tri-Universities for

Indian Education presents

Financial Aid Workshop

On October 17, 2013 at the

Hopi Wellness Center from

6 pm – 7:30 pm. Come and

learn more about financial

aid process. For more

information contact Cecilia

Shortman at (928) 7343535 or email cshortman@

hopi.nsn.us, or contact

Kathlene Sumatzkuku at

(928) 734-3531 or email

ksumatzkuku@hopi.nsn.us.

2013 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pink Day Education & Pin Distribution

Monday, October 21, 2013.

For location and times of

event contact (928) 7341150

Native Community Cancer

Support Group Meeting

Scheduled for Thursday,

October 24, 2013 from 3 -5

pm at the North Country

Healthcare Center 2920 N.

4th St., Flagstaff, AZ. For

more information contact

(928) 523-8588 or (928)

522-9425

Native American Cancer

Prevention “Man-Up”

Men’s Health Session

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

at the Hopi Cancer Support

Services in Kykotsmovi from

11 am – 12 noon. For more

information contact (928)

734-1151 or 1152

2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween

Cat and Dog Costume

Contest

Hosted by the Hopi Veterinary Services on October

31, 2013 at the Hopi

Veterinary Clinic in Keams

Canyon. All entry fee donations will go towards the

Hopi Code Talkers Association. For questions or more

information contact (928)

738-5251

NOVEMBER 2013:

Fall Carnival

November 01, 2013 from

5 pm to 10 pm at the Hopi

Veteran’s Memorial Center

in Kykotsmovi, Hwy 264 MP

375.5. For more information call (928) 734-3432

Veterans Day Parade &

Observance event

At the Hopi Veteran’s

Memorial Center on

November 8, 2013, parade

starting at 9 am and events

starting at 10:30 am to 2

pm. For more information

on parade contact Carey

Onsae at (928) 380-2119 or

email misshopicommittee@

yahoo.com., for Veterans

observance ceremony

events contact Geno Talas

at (928) 737-1834/1836 or

email hopivets@yahoo.com

Men’s & Women’s Thanksgiving Classic Basketball

Tournament

November 29, 30th and December 01, 2013. For more

information contact (928)

734-3432

MISCELLANEOUS

Group Fitness Classes

Hopi Fitness Center

For monthly schedule call

(928) 734-3432

Need help with Child Care

Costs?

Hopi Child Care Program

can assist. For more

information contact (928)

734-1002

2013 Hopi Tutuqayki

Sikisve Schedule

For information call (928)

734-4500

Hopi Veterinary Services

Available Monday – Friday,

8 am to 5 pm. For more

information on services and

office visit fees, call (928)

738-5251

Shred-A-Thon

Hosted by the Office of

Aging and Adult Service/

Benefits Program, October through December

2013. Event you will be

able to bring any letters

or documents that have

personal information on it

to be shredded. For more

information call Stephanie

Barehand at (928) 734-3571

Join the 2014 PF Chang

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon

Team

Sponsored by the Hopi

Fitness Center. Encouraging our community to

stay active in the Fight

Against Diabetes. For more

information contact (928)

734-3432

4 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 | HOPI TUTUVENI

From the Cover

Third Round of Candidate Forums

we are basically waiving

our sovereignty and yet we

seem to be considered as

a sovereign Hopi nation,

which we are not through

these laws. There are other

laws that are dangerous as

far as I’m concerned.

Q. What are the strengths

and weaknesses of the

current administration?

A. I don’t see any strength

in the current administration as I stated earlier,

because the Chairman and

the Hopi Tribal Council

have not been reporting on

their activities to the public and we have the right

to know what the tribal government is doing.

Such as where are they

expending our funds and

money? They consider this

the Hopi people’s money’s

and yet we elected them

in there, whether it be the

Chairman or Vice Chairman and Tribal Council

but they don’t let us know.

With Shingoitewa’s administration, I have not

seen any strength but there

are a lot of weaknesses that

I see as far as following the

process and working outside the scope of authority

of the Tribal Constitution.

When it comes to Council

Representatives I feel there

should be an equal vote

straight across the board,

so my plan is to downsize

to two representatives and

give the other villages that

are not represented an opportunity have a representatives on board. I would

also like to see the Council disband task teams and

initiate committee style

because that is what the

constitution dictates.

Q. What environmental

issues are you concerned

with?

A. My number one issue

is water. I know there are

some villages that are getting impacted by arsenic

and a lot of these issues

have been there prior to

my birth. As far as environmental issues regarding

solid waste, I know at one

time the tribe had cleaned

up all the solid waste

dump sites and for reasons

unknown, the Solid Waste

Program was not picking

up trash. I think the people were upset and began

dumping their trash at the

old dump sites. The other issue is the Moencopi

water contamination from

gasoline and uranium. We

need to totally clean that

mess up because I would

like to see our Hopi People

drink clean water.

A. Right now, we have

no idea where we stand

because that information

has not been given to the

public. I have written a letter to the Tribal Treasurer

asking to see the financial

information, but he has not

responded. I’m aware the

Hopi Tribe has filed a lawsuit against Wachovia for

$100 million. I did a follow up on that and pulled

a resolution and there is no

litigation or suits. This is

arbitration and I would like

to know where the money

went and why we’re suing

them? I understand the

Hopi Tribe is filing a law

suit against the Office of

Trust Fund Management

for reasons unknown. If

tribal council was giving

us this information we

wouldn’t have to go off

hearsay and I wouldn’t

have to do my own research. I understand the

Chairman is doing things

verbally without contracts

or resolutions. We just

gave Rockefeller over

$1.8 million for what? I

am trying to seek information from the Tribal Secretary’s Office. There are a

lot of weaknesses I see in

that administration. They

are not consulting with the

Hopi People.

Mike Puhuyesva – Hopi

Chairman Candidate

Mike Raymond Puhuyesva was born in Keams

Canyon and belongs to

the Corn Clan of Hotevilla. His attended Hopi Day

School and Hotevilla. He

graduated from Sherman

Indian High School. He attended Riverside City College and was drafted into

the United States Army

where he retired from the

U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers in 1993. He became

the Director of Hopi Solid

Waste Program for seven

years until 1997. Puhuyesva also worked for the

Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Tribe as a Road

and Grounds Maintenance

Supervisor. He was also

a Supervisor for the Sanitary Crew and Parks and

Recreation Crew. After

his time in Salt River he

moved to Africa where he

spent four years working

for the Nigerian Government working on their environmental problems and

trained the Nigerian people in starting a solid waste

program. Upon returning

to the Hopi Reservation

he became a Hopi Council Representative for two

years and then applied for

the Solid Waste Director

where he currently works.

A. We have several that

have been out of compliance and our biggest issue

is the landfill. When I left

here back in 1997, it was

a model program. We had

everything going and I was

meeting with other Arizona Tribes helping them

with their issues. The Solid Waste Program has gone

through about five Directors since. The Solid Waste

Landfill we had went out

of compliance and that is

what I’m currently working on, but I’m not getting

the support from the Administration. Right now

we are in modified transfer

of operations where we are

taking all of our household

waste to the Joseph City

landfill through Waste

Management. Other environmental issues we have

is arsenic in the water of

First and Second Mesa and

Keams Canyon. A couple

weeks ago the Environment Protection Act (EPA)

fined the Bureau of Indian Affairs programs for

non-compliance. I believe

the water resource program is trying to get a hold

on the arsenic problem.

They are trying to get into

the N-Aquifer so they can

pump the water to First

and Second Mesa, but we

need to get the input of the

people. Another problem

that is pending is the waste

water treatment in Moencopi, which has gone out

of compliance a couple of

times. An ongoing problem is the Tuba City landfill which has been going

on forever.

business man, I can’t venture into anything unless I

know what the stability of

the tribe is. I have to know

how much money is everywhere being as how the

tribe is diversified. I think

they maybe too diversified that they don’t know

where their finances are.

Right now they need to

draw all of their finances

back together so they will

know exactly how much

they have. The audits will

eventually get done and

whatever the outcome will

be, it will tell the true story

Q. What are your of our finances.

thoughts on the Hopi

Q. What are the strengths

Tribes financial issues?

A. I know they are having and weaknesses of the

a lot of issues but the ones current administration?

Q. What are your that should know how A. With the current adthoughts on the Hopi much money we have is ministration, there is too

Tribes current financial the Tribal Council. I am a much strength held by the

status?

A. Right now, I don’t think

anyone knows what we

have as far as our finances are concerned. What

we need to do is an assessment overall. I know we

are behind in audits ever

since way back. It’s been

a problem for all the former Chairman’s and Vice

Chairman’s. What should

happen is they should collect and find out where all

the documentation is. We

need to correct our filing

system.

Q. What would you say

are the strengths and

weaknesses of the current administration?

A: The strengths, but I

know we have a lot of

weaknesses. I think the

main thing is we need to

get back to following the

policy and procedures that

are in place and try not to

violate them. We also need

Q. What are your

thoughts on the Hopi Q. What environmental to work on communicaTribes current financial issues to do you see fac- tions and try to bring up

ing the Hopi Tribe?

the morale.

issues?

Mike R. Puhuyesva for Hopi Chairman

Lolma,

Hopi-Tewa

Sinom. My name is Mike

R. Puhuyesva. I would like

to announce my candidacy

for Hopi Chairman. I would

also like to share some of my

visions with you.

My vision is to re-establish equal representation in

the Hopi Tribal Council. We

cannot resolve our peoples’

needs when we do not allow

them to express their concerns. It does not matter if

a village has a traditional or

democratic form of government in their village, as long

as we follow the constitution,

policies and procedures, and

respect the village’s autonomy.

Along with that issue, we

continue to say that we want

to promote honesty, respect,

integrity, and work together

in harmony. Although these

words are often spoken, we

never practice them. I believe our people are tired of

these words because now

they have no meaning.

Another one of my visions

is to promote cooperation,

communication, and the opportunity for all villages to

help each other with similar

issues. We can accomplish

this with shared experiences and knowledge from the

people to resolve some of the

issues on Hopi.

One of the topics constantly addressed, is that we

are here for the youth and elderly. In turn these issues are

constantly pushed aside. We

have young people fresh out

of school with degrees and

knowledge, but we do not

give them a chance to show

us what they have learned

and help us improve our

Tribe.

The world is constantly changing outside the

reservation every day.

The fresh minds of

recent graduates and

individuals in school,

along with the wisdom and concerns of our

elders are

what we

need to

keep

u s

Tommy Canyon – Hopi

Chairman Candidate

Tommy Canyon was born

and raised in the village

of Lower Moencopi. He

attended and graduated from Tuba City High

School and went on to

Arizona State University

(ASU). After attending

ASU he enlisted into the

Marine Corp. where he Tommy Canyon of Lower Moencopi declared his candidacy for Hopi Chairman.

was active for four years

and two years inactive. He

also worked for Babbitt

Brothers in retail at Red

Lake Trading Post and

was later transferred to

Kykotsmovi. He has been

in Kykotsmovi since 1984.

He is married to Julie Canyon for 33 years; they have

two kids, Jennifer and Aaron; and two grandchildren.

His hobbies are hunting

and farming. He is an out- Mike Puhuyesva of Hotevilla is Director of the Solid Waste Program. Puhuyesdoorsman.

va also announced his candidacy for Hopi Chairman.

abreast of what changes are

being adopted and how to

improve our lives on Hopi.

Most of the issues have

been identified for years,

but nothing has improved.

We take short cuts to BandAid the situations, when the

major issues still exist. We

are currently in a potentially

hazardous situation now, and

we need to assess the financial issue to see if we can

operate without downsizing

or limiting services to our

people. With financial crisis

looming overhead we also

need to determine how we

will generate new revenue for our people.

Overall,

my

main goal is for us

to work together

to improve Hopi,

and help us move

forward. Kwa

K w a h

(Thank

you).

Q. What are your views

on the Hopi Tribes environmental issues?

A. The gas and the uranium in Tuba City and the

landfill issues have a major

impact on the Hopi Tribes

environment. Also the arsenic in First and Second

Mesa that is affecting people who use the windmill

waters for household use.

If Peabody can supply water to these affected areas

that would be a tremendous asset to our communities.

Chairman. Not observing what his roles and responsibilities are as the

Chairman according to the

Hopi Constitution. He’s

got council doing what he

wants them to do. Right

now the Chairman is doing for himself and not for

the good for the people.

The weakness is the Hopi

Tribal Council. The tribal council is not using the

people, the people is why

they are in there. They

are not using the people’s

ideas to enhance or make

sure that the villages have

economic development. I

think we need to empower

the villages to do a lot of

economic development in

the villages.

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 5

VOTE HONANIE FOR

CHAIRMAN

ment services persist.

As servants, our commitment to serve the

Hopi/Tewa people must

always be foremost,

providing courteous,

effective and efficient

services must be a constant endeavor. I pledge

to apply energy, creativity and focus to enhance

tribal operations and

functions.

There are many educated and resourceful Hopi/

Tewa individuals as well

I take this time to

as cultural practitioners

formally announce my

within our communities

candidacy for the Office whom we need to seek

of Chairman of the Hopi for their knowledge

Tribe Council.

and ideas. Our cultural

practitioners keep us

As you know I have been grounded and remind us

serving as the Vice Chair- we must maintain a balman for the past three

ance between our life of

and half years and I have today and the teachings

gained much insight

of our elders. Through

into the overall operaour combined strength,

tions of the Hopi Tribal

knowledge and foregovernment including

sight, we can succeed

the functions of the Hopi in achieving meaningful

Tribal Council and the

changes for the benefit

Task Teams.

of our people.

Dear Friends:

The experience and

knowledge I have gained

is one of the stepping

stone to pursue this goal.

I will apply the abilities

and insight that I have

gained to move forward.

My vision is to cultivate

and sustain a strong

government for the Hopi

people. I call upon your

expertise and support

to help fulfill our goals,

leading us towards self

sufficiency and growth.

Much work is at hand,

We must all encourage

many challenges face the one another to achieve

Hopi tribe and much of

a healthier nation. You

the intra-operation of

the Hopi/Tewa people

Hopi Tribal government

are the stakeholders of

remains to be addressed. this government, your

Like many towns and

involvement and particcities in our State and

ipation in tribal governNation, we have similar

ment will and can lead

challenges. It is necestowards a stronger and

sary to work together to responsive tribal govseek and apply resourcernment. Through our

es in addressing these

combined strength, we

needs and challenges.

can succeed in achieving

a meaningful change to

The Hopi Tribe is a serbenefit our people.

vice organization. Past

administrations have

I invite you to join me

worked to improve and

in making this vision a

make tribal government reality. Kwak kwa.

effective and more

responsive. In our ever

Herman G. Honanie

changing world, the goal Kykotsmovi, Arizona

of enhancing govern-

Health/Wellness

The Journey of Many Miles

By Kassondra Yaiva

Think about this: Just 16

weeks ago you were ready

and revved up to begin a

journey toward the 100

mile goal. As the 2013

100 Mile Club comes to

a close, it’s a perfect time

to reflect on that journey.

Did you reach the goal you

set for yourself? Did you

face challenges and how

did you overcome them?

What did you enjoy about

the journey toward 100

miles? The old saying,

“you don’t know where

you’re going until you

know where you’ve been”,

is quite fitting at the end of

the 100 Mile Club season.

Reflecting back on your

journey in a meaningful

way will provide you with

a foundation to continue

your exercise routine, and

continue on the path to

wellness.

As for this years’ program, we have great news

to report. A total of 517

participants completed the

program, meaning they

logged and turned in their

miles and reached the 100

mile goal; way to go people! Of those 517 people,

352 are females and 165

are males. Additionally,

64 “completers” have diabetes; completing the 100

Mile Club is an excellent

way to manage diabetes

successfully!

Of those

that turned in their mileage, they racked up a total of 88,947 miles in just

16 weeks. Last, but not

least, the individual with

the most mileage is under

the age of 18 and lives on

Hopi – he had a total of

1,055 miles! WOW! A

big pat on the back and

congratulations goes out to

everyone who participated

in the Club this year, we’re

proud of you!

All too often our walking and running efforts

come to a screeching halt

once the 16 weeks of the

100 Mile Club come to an

end. Let us make a change

in that this year; instead of

stopping, let’s keep running and walking strong

and reach another 100

miles before the end of the

year! Anything is possible

when you put your mind

to it and stay committed.

Your body, mind, and spirit will thank you for continuing to move and stay

active.

As we look forward to

the rest of 2013, we encourage you to set new

goals for yourself, and

also remember that “slow

and steady wins the race.”

Whether you’re trying to

lose weight, lower your

stress level, or looking for

new ways to eat healthy,

each day is a new day to

tackle your goals. Take

it one day at a time, and

always remember your

motivation for working toward better health.

Thank you for making

this Club successful once

again; without your par-

Pink Day on Hopi!

Hopi Cancer Support Services

October is celebrated as

Breast Cancer Awareness

Month (BCAM) every

year across the United

States of America and on

Hopi. The Hopi Breast &

Cervical Cancer Screening

Program at HOPI Cancer

Support Services “kicked”

the month off with a pink

bang on October 2, 2013.

Office of Human Resources

P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

PH: (928)734-3212 FAX: (928)734-6611

e-mail: WDacawyma@hopi.nsn.us

website: www.hopi-nsn.gov

Unless otherwise noted, jobs are open until filled

Job Number: 04-018 Hourly:

$ 25.26

Job Title: Police Sergeant

Hopi Resource Enforcement

Services

Job Number: 05-001 Salary:

$ 40,612

Job Title: Supervisor Realty

Specialist

Office of Realty Services

Job Number: 05-002 Hourly:

$ 17.19

Job Title: Criminal Investigator

Hopi Resource Enforcement

Services

Job Number: 08-003 Salary:

$ 45,760

Job Title: Behavioral Health

Therapist

HGC/Behavioral Health

Services

Job Number: 08-011 Hourly:

$ 12.16

Job Title: Bus Driver (Moencopi Center)

Hopi Head Start Program

Job Number: 08-012 Hourly:

$ 15.19

Job Title: Teacher

Hopi Head Start Program

Job Number: 08-016 Salary:

$ 45,760

Job Title: Staff Assistant

Executive Director’s Office

Job Number: 09-002 Hourly:

$ 19.45

Job Title: Sr. CPS Social

Worker

Hopi Guidance Center

Job Number: 09-004 Hourly:

$ 15.20

Job Title: Case Manager I

Office of Aging & Adult

Services

Job Number: 10-001 Hourly:

$ 13.43

Closing Date: October 21,

2013

Job Title: Coordinator

Early Intervention Program,

OSN

Job Number: 10-002 Hourly:

$ 9.98

Closing Date: October 21,

2013

Job Title: Secretary

Village of Sichomovi

Job Number: 10-003 Hourly:

$ 14.46

Job Title: Police Officer

Ranger

Hopi Resource Enforcement

Services

The family that exercises together stays healthy together! Great job!

5k participants at the 100 Mile Club Final Challenge on August 26

Miles of smiles from participants at the 100 Mile Club Final Challenge

ticipation, the 100 Mile is today. Best wishes to

Club wouldn’t be what it you all!

One hundred and fortyfour people participated in

the 1 & 2 Mile Fun Run/

Walk and had a delicious

healthy chef salad after

their workout.

The Hopi Breast &

Cervical Cancer Screening

Program

acknowledges

BCAM and plans outreach

& recruitment events

where

they

promote

education & awareness of

breast cancer. The next

event is called PINK DAY

when we encourage people

in the Hopi communities

to dress in pink attire in

order to receive a special

pin that signifies BCAM.

In addition to dressing

in pink, participants are

provided breast cancer

education through

questions they answer

before they receive a pin.

The color pink signifies

BCAM and across the

country, various events

promote this color, even

professional foot ball

players. There is a special

VOTE NORMAN HONIE, JR - HOPI CHAIRMAN

RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT for A BETTER TOMORROW

When I am elected Chairman I will

work with and for you to:

• Stabilize

Tribal

government

through Hopi Tribe Organizational

Chart adoption, financial reform,

adoption of Personnel Policies &

Procedures

• Improve Government-to Government relations with Federal, Arizona State, counties, cities & other

Tribal governments

• Evaluate and prioritize economic

development opportunities for responsible and sustainable development

• Aggressive lobbying of the Department of Interior and other organizations to partner with tribal government for increased funding to

construct a new social services facility and shelter for minors in need •

of care.

• Pursue conversion of Hopi Health

Care Center into a full service hos- •

pital to meet critical health care

needs

• Explore opportunities for collaboration between Tribal Government,

BIA Education and AZ Department •

of Education to improve K-12 education

• Explore partnerships with institutions of higher learning and trade

schools to prepare students for

higher education and job ready

preparedness

Explore partnership with other organizations to expand elderly &

youth facilities

Aggressive lobbying of U.S Government to live up to its trust responsibility to provide adequate law enforcement services and funding for

a new facility.

Aggressive lobbying of the Department of Interior and Arizona Department of Transportation to improve roads system

OUR HISTORY - OUR PEOPLE – OUR FUTURE

meaning in wearing the

color pink. It is worn

to show support for the

WARRIORS who are

battling the disease, the

SURVIVORS who came

through the battle and the

ANGELS who lost their

lives to this disease. Pink

is also worn to support

research still going on

to find a cure for breast

cancer.

Every year, the Hopi

Breast & Cervical Cancer

Screening Program sends

out a call for a pin design.

This year, the artist is

Delridge Koinva from

Shongopavi Village. The

slogan for the month is

“Give Breast Cancer the

BOOT!”

Pink Day Education &

Pin Distribution will take

place on October 21, 2013

at Keams Canyon Store,

Polacca Circle M Store,

Second Mesa Post Office,

Hotevilla Elderly/Youth

Center, Bacavi Community

Administration and the

Moenkopi Senior Center

from 11:30 am – 1:00

pm. Pins will also be

distributed along with the

breast cancer questions at

the HOPI Cancer Support

Services and Hopi Health

Care Center/CHR office

beginning at 9:00 a.m. –

4:00 p.m. These are the

only two locations having

the longer hours.

Those who are in the

required solid or mostly

pink

clothing;

shirt,

sweater, pants will be

eligible to receive a pin.

All Police, Hopi Range

Enforcement, Security and

Public Health officials in

uniform will be accepted

with a pink ribbon pin or

pink wrist bracelet.

We

look

forward

to seeing the Hopi

Communities; PINKED

OUT!

6 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 | HOPI TUTUVENI

Local News

HTHA Welcomes New Director, Wayne Taylor

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

Wayne Taylor Jr. was

hired on Sept. 21 as the

new Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA)

Director, a position that

had been vacant for more

than a year. Taylor plans

to focus on the organization and hopes to make an

impact on the community;

and have true customer

service for the Hopi people.

“We are in the business

of building homes,” said

Taylor. “That is what I

want to do. We’ve been

focused on low income

housing, and that is what

we want to continue to do.

But we also need focus on

our Hopi tribal members

who are middle and high

income. We want to be

able to build them homes

as well.”

Improvement and building infrastructure will be

a part of spending and

using the $14 million that

had not been used; funds

that had been sitting for a

number of years with no

plans of where and how it

will be used. Taylor said

the funds need to be spent,

but they also need to follow rules and regulations

before they can spend it.

Taylor is aware that there

is an absolute need for

housing, but they need to

go through the process before they start building.

The Hopi Tribal Council

recently removed HTHA

Board of Commissioners and gave oversight to

the Vice Chairman and

appointed some Council

Representatives to assist.

The oversight will be until

they replace the Board of

Commissioners which is

an ongoing process.

“I hope the Tribal Council takes their time in

screening the prospective

Board of Commissioner

applicants and do a good

job of making sure that

we have people that will

help support and guide the

Housing Authority,” said

Taylor regarding the Board

of Commissioners.

HTHA may be a part of

some future projects that

are currently in the discussion stages, such as a housing development at Spider

Mound. Spider Mound is a

Hopi Community on Hopi

Partitioned Lands, and

they have an interest in

developing a community

for Hopi members to live

there. The other project is

the Tawa’ovi Community

near Hard Rock. They are

currently going through

their environment review

process that may end soon,

once its complete infrastructure work will begin.

In the past, HTHA made

a commitment to build 18

home at Tawa’ovi.

“I want to have team that

shares my vision and attitude in getting things done

and to build homes for ev-

ery one of all incomes. We

are here to do a job; people

who want to roll up their

sleeves and get working is

a team I want to bring on

board,” said Taylor.

Taylor is from the village

of Shungopavi and comes

from the Dawa (Sun) Clan.

He attended and graduated from Winslow High

School. While at Winslow

High School he enjoyed

various programs there,

such as the running program where he was a part

of the state champion team

for a number of years. After high school he attended

the University of Arizona

where he graduated with a

Bachelors of Arts Degree

in Public Administration.

He has worked for the

Hopi Tribe for 20 years

working in the Executive

Offices as a Staff Assistant, Executive Assistant

and Chief of Staff. He then

became the Hopi Chairman for two terms and

Hopi Vice Chairman for

one term. When his term

ended in 2005 he moved to

Phoenix and joined Merrill

Lynch as a Financial Advisor where he worked for 6

or 7 years.

“I got some good exposure to corporate world

and I would like to see

what I can do here at Hopi

with my experience,” said

Taylor. “It’s going to be

good to reconnect with the

Hopi Tribal leaders and

leaders of other tribal nation.”

Hopi Bruins Homecoming 2013

From the Front Page

TCERC hosts a Tribal Solar Energy Workshop to learn about Photovoltaic Technology

includes:

Nov. 12th, 8 am-5 pm

Lab work with PV Modules, Meters and Tools

Nov. 13th, 8 am2 pm

Tour of NAU’s 160 kW

PV array and Coconino

Community

College’s

Mobile PV System and

discussions with solar energy leaders:

Speakers on the second

day include TCERC director Ann Marie Chischilly,

TCERC staffer and NAU

PhD candidate Nikishna

Polequaptewa,

TCERC

staffer Karin Wadsack,

Ken Lomayestewa of the

Hopi Tribe’s Renewable

Energy Office, Derrick

Terry of the Navajo Tribal

Utility Authority and Aar-

on Gillmore, Solar City

Vice President. Solar City,

one of the nation’s largest

solar energy providers will

also be sponsoring all the

meals for all participants.

The speakers will be discussing their roles in the

local and national trends

of solar energy.

Any tribal member or

employee can register for

the TCERC workshop by

logging onto http://www4.

nau.edu/itep/tcerc/tcerc_

newsevents.asp. The cost

of the two day workshop

is $20 and includes all registration costs and parking

fees. Seating is limited and

registration closes on November 8th.

LuAnn Leonard Honored with

Lifetime Achievement Award

Left: 2013 Homecoming King Blake Sekaquaptewa and Queen Kira Beaudette.

Above: Many Farms Lobo Cheston Begay #20 attempts to keep Hopi Bruin

Darius Harvey, #25, from scoring a touchdown but failed. Harvey scored

putting the Hopi Bruins up 34-0. Hopi Bruins defeated the Lobos 60-0 making

the Bruins record 6-1. The Hopi Bruins will host the Tuba City Warriors Fri, Oct.

18 at 7pm. The game is also Senior Night, last home game for the Seniors

on the Football team. The Hopi Cancer Support Services is also having their

event, Pink Night in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

and competitive nomination process each year

which is administered by

the Phoenix Indian Center.

Ms Lu Ann Leonard of the

Hopi Tribe was recipient

of one of the awards. .

Phyllis J. Bigpond Lifetime Achievement Award

– LuAnn Leonard (Hopi)

Leonard is the first

American Indian to serve

on the Arizona Board of

Regents. She was appointed by former Governor

Janet Napolitano to an

eight-year term in January

2008. She is also the Executive Director of the Hopi

Education

Endowment

Fund (HEEF), providing

educational opportunities

for the Hopi people.

Businesses can learn

about how to honor their

American Indian employees by visiting the website

or calling the numbers below. Everyone is invited to

join us at the dinner to celebrate the awardees where

awards will be presented

on Tuesday, November

19, 2013 at 6:00 pm at

the Double Tree by Hilton

located at 2100 S Priest

Drive in Tempe, Arizona.

Tickets are $40 and can be

purchased online at www.

phxindcenter.org, by calling (602) 264-6768 ext.

2009 or email leadershipawards@phxindcenter.org

Legal Notice/Name Change

In the Hopi Tribal

Court, Keams Canyon,

Arizona

In the Matter of the

Change of Name of:

Nickless Calvan Jackson to Nicholas Calvan

Jackson

Case No. 2013-CV-0149,

NOTICE OF PUBLICA-

TION OF CHANGE OF

NAME.

Notice is hereby given

that Winnie Mae James

has petitioned the court

for the change of name

from: Nickless Calvan

Jackson to Nicholas Calvan Jackson. Any party

seeking to intervene in

said proceeding must file

an appropriate pleading

with the Hopi Tribal

Court no later than twenty

(20) days after the publication of this notice.

Dated: October 3, 2013

/s/ Imalene Polingyumptewa, Clerk of the Court

Crossword provided by Mesa Media

Solution to be printed in Nov. 5th Tutuveni

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 7

Council Notes

Hopi Tribal Council Notes al issues,” said Yoyetewa.

- Fourth Quarter Session,

Sep. 1, 2013

Honanie stressed to the

council that HRES has alANNOUNCEMENTS

ways had the authority to

enforce laws out on the

Update on Impacts of Range through various OrFederal Shutdown

dinances and resolutions.

Chairman Shingoitewa discussed the Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) Program being

impacted by the shutdown

of state funding. The Hopi

Senom Transit was also

impacted by funds being

cut off from the Arizona

Department of Transportation. These impacts are

the result of the stand off

in Washington D.C. over

the inability of the House

to pass a Continuing Resolution. October 17th is the

deadline for the House to

pass the debt ceiling that, if

not passed, could cause further shutdowns of Federal

programs and departments.

Chairman Shingoitewa also

addressed a teleconference

with Indian Health Services

on Fri, Oct. 4, in which IHS

stated that all clinics would

stay open and that all commissioned doctors would

stay on duty. Some staff

would also stay on duty but

without pay, however, with

the understanding that they

would get paid upon the

House passing a Continuing Resolution. Chairman

said a large percentage of

employees are still working

at IHS.

Discussion as to the Navajo Nation’s plans to start

development on the Confluence project. Chairman

said the Tribe needs to

‘raise some noise’ in response to the Navajo Nation’s plans. More press

releases need to go out.

HTC plans to address the

Hopi Tribe’s 2014 Budget

in HTC the week of the 21st

– 24th.

UNFINISHED

NESS

BUSI-

ACTION ITEM #0692013 - Adoption of the

Hopi Ranger Enforcement Services General

Orders - Ronald Honyumptewa.

On Tuesday, Oct. 08, the

Hopi Tribal Council voted to approve Action Item

#069-2013, the Adoption of the Hopi Resource

Enforcement

Services

(HRES) General Orders.

The General Orders allow

HRES to be recognized as

law enforcement officers

and to enforce the Hopi

Code that was adopted on

April 04, 2013.

The Hopi Code gives authorization to HRES to

enforce laws. In the past,

there have been unclear

orders in some of the Ordinances that gave HRES

authority to enforce Hopi

laws that were normally a

police officer’s job.

The General Orders were

presented to the Hopi Tribal Council by HRES Chief

Ronald

Honyumptewa;

Danny Honanie, Kykotsmovi Village Representative and Mervin Yoyetewa,

Mishongnovi Village Representative. Both Honanie

and Yoyetewa are members

of the Law Enforcement

Task Team. Members of

the Hopi Tribal Council

had their input in reference

to the General Orders before they voted to approve

it.

According to Yoyetewa,

HRES has always enforced

laws when the Bureau of

Indian Affairs (BIA) Police

Officers would not respond

to disputes on tribal property, lands and villages.

“They refused because according to BIA, it was trib-

“It does not spell out which

agency will enforce laws or

Ordinances. Is it the Rangers or Law Enforcement

agency?” said Honanie.

and made HRES a law enforcement entity. However,

that wasn’t what they were

thought of until a couple

days ago when the Hopi

Tribal Council realized

they are a law enforcement

entity.

There were a lot of issues,

but fast track to two years,

Chief Honyumptewa has

upgraded and fixed some

of the issues.

Chief Honyumptewa is

from the Village of Lower

Moencopi and is from the

Sun Clan. He worked with

the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community

Police Department prior to

becoming the Chief of the

Hopi Resource Enforcement Services.

funds that we could bring

forward from 2009 would

be used to keep staff on,”

he said. Business Manager for the Guidance Center,

Theresa Poleyestewa said

that state funds for food

stamps and cash assistance

programs were shutdown.

However the situation

with Federal funds was a

tad different because those

funds could only be used to

maintain services like application intake. Kykotsmovi Councilman Norman

Honanie asked for specific

numbers of tribal members

who would be affected by

the shutdown of state funds

for food stamps and cash

assistance.

Poleyestewa

said the programs services

80 recipients and that four

staff members would be

affected. She went on to

explain that carryover dollars could be used to keep

staff on board.

TANF

staff could keep signing

up applicants with the understanding that applicants

will get assistance when

services and state funding

resume. Hamilton said the

total for food stamps and

cash assistance was approximately $20,000 last

month. Poleyestewa said

that the contract that administers funding doesn’t

allow for TANF to pay for

food stamps or cash assistance from any other outside sources of funding.

The $20,000 in carryover

funds to be used in October could only be used for

reimbursements for gas,

mileage, childcare and salaries for TANF staff. Cash

payments and food stamps

must come from the state.

The name, Hopi Resource

Enforcement

Services

throws them off to where

people look at them as

Rangers and not law enforcement officers. They

Moencopi Representative are State certified police ofWayne Kuwanhyoima said, ficers and that means a lot

In closing, Chief Ho“Ordinance from 1986 to the department.

nyumptewa would like to

proves that there was Hopi

Police Officers. I have Chief Honyumptewa said thank everyone who supproof because I still have the public is aware they are ported him in getting the

my commission card that police officers as they have General Orders approved,

proves it.”

been doing traffic citations, the Law Enforcement Task

traffic offences, respond- Team and his officers.

Davis Pecusa, Bacavi Rep. ing to domestic violence

raised concern over cat- situations, disorderly con- REPORTS

tle inspections, diseases, duct, and intoxication and DD. Government Shutetc. He said HRES has al- missing person’s calls. He down Related Issues:

ways enforced laws and said they assist BIA by re- Hopi Transit/TANF

he understands that certain sponding to the same calls

things need to be enforced if they do not have anyone Chairman Shingoitewa said

he had talked on the phone

on Hopi Partitioned Lands available.

with Ann Kirkpatrick and

as there have been reports

of violations being com- “For instance, we had an that she said that all the

mitted such as fence cut- individual with a knife in Democrats had signed a

ting. He also recommended Bacavi and four HRES of- resolution to make meathat HRES change their ficers responded to the call, sures toward passing a new

Resolution.

name to Hopi Police and and that was a shock to BIA Continuing

suggested to take over BIA. because they have never She said that they needed

seen that many HRES of- 18 Republican signatures.

Vice Chairman Honanie ficers at one location. We

said Chief Honyumptewa ended up arresting three Hopi Tribe Executive Dihas officers lined up who people that day. It’s some- rector, Donovan Gomez

will take care of land/range thing new to BIA and I said that on Sep. 30 it beand police duties in the vil- think in the past it wasn’t came imminent that the

lages. Vice Chairman feels really advertised because Federal Shutdown was gothat there is no need for they weren’t proactive be- ing to happen because the

two law enforcement agen- ing out there. Information House couldn’t agree on

cies on the reservation and I have received from prior a Continuing Resolution.

suggested they combine the Rangers is that it was al- “We need to come up with

two entities.

ways a back and forth sit- what it would take to keep

uation where Rangers be- programs running (TANF/

HRES Chief Honyumpte- long on HPL or you belong Transit).” The potential

wa said he would like to ad- here in the villages,” said is that the shutdown could

dress the fact that they are Chief Honyumptewa on as- affect operations of these Hopi Senom Transit

law enforcement officers. sisting BIA Police Officers. programs for 30-60 days.

Gomez said, “Things are Acting Director Shawn

In order to get the Community Oriented Policing There was concern among changing by the day and Silas was in attendance

Services (COPS) Grant some of the councilmen in hour.” He also said that on behalf of Hopi Senom

they are recognized as law regards to the trust/respon- IHS has a contingency bill Transit. Executive Direcenforcement officers.

sibility between HRES being put in place and that tor Gomez stated that in a

and BIA; however Chief certain federally funded meeting with Transit DirecThe General Orders were Honyumptewa

couldn’t programs have been able to tor Judy Polingyumptewa,

approved with a majority respond on behalf of BIA, roll over contingency funds currently on suspension,

of the Tribal Council Rep- but did comment by saying for 638 Programs.

she advised that the Tranresentatives voting in favor. their trust/responsibility is

sit program would not be

The outcome of the votes here in the Hopi villages Hopi Guidance Center Di- affected by the shutdown.

was 13 in favor, 2 opposed and the land. HRES’s trust/ rector, Richard Hamilton However, communication

and 0 abstentions.

responsibility is the whole addressed the TANF Pro- with ADOT on Wed, Oct.

reservation and to enforce gram. Hamilton was hired 2, informed that ADOT

Chief

Honyumptewa all tribal laws in the Hopi as Director in August 2013. wouldn’t be administering

weighs in on the approval Code and Ordinances 21, Hamilton said he had got- the grant for the tribe. At

of General Orders

43, 46 and 47. Chief Ho- ten notice that TANF would this time a decision was

nyumptewa stressed that be shutdown for all tribes made to close down the

In an interview just days Moencopi is not getting on Thu, Oct. 3. “We could Transit program until fundafter the General Orders the services they need and carry on business with our ing became available. The

were approved, Chief Ho- there are a lot of complaints staff and offer a minimal Transit program operates

nyumptewa weighed in on coming from there. In that, amount of services,” he under a grant administered

what the General Orders he wants to have a substa- said. However according by the FTA in which the

mean to his department and tion there and at Spider to a bulletin issued, TANF Hopi tribe matches funds in

officers.

Mound. Their main goal is would not be able to issue a 60/40 split with the Tribe

to give back to the commu- any more payments to re- matching 40%. In commu“The approval of the Gen- nity.

cipients. “Any carryover nication with Tracy Young

eral Orders by the Hopi

Tribal Council is a historic The next step for HRES is

day for HRES as it estab- to change the name from

lishes and recognizes us Hopi Resource Enforcea law enforcement entity. ment Services to Hopi PoThe General Orders should lice Department. That was

have been completed 19 a suggestion coming from

segments of the Hopi peoMihio Manus

years ago by prior Chiefs the Tribal Council. Chief

ple would be represented

Hopi Tutuveni

who should have com- Honyumptewa said he

equally.

pleted it,” said Chief Ho- will work on changing the

Tewa Youth CoordinaThe Tewa Administranyumptewa.

name to ensure his officers tion Building in Polacca tor, Carlton Timms spoke

are safe and get the respect was the site of the 2013 about the creation of the

The General Orders is huge they deserve. They want Tewa Celebration held on Hopi Tewa Youth Counfor the department because the people to know they are Fri, Oct. 11. Village ad- cil. The youth council is

it is a guideline on how to not just Rangers, but Police ministrators, village board a project he has undertakrespond to certain calls, Officers. Not only will they members, elders and mem- en in which he is working

how incidences should be cover the Hopi Reserva- bers of Tewa youth pro- with Hopi and Tewa youth

handled; it’s a policy that tion, but the new lands the grams welcomed visitors to create bylaws and evenall officers should follow. Hopi Tribe has purchased. while providing insight tually apply for non-profThe General Orders is a In addition they will up- into programs the village it status. “How many of

you adults know how to

guideline and policy that grade their radio system offers.

create laws and bylaws?”

Hopi

Chairman

LeRoy

in which the Hopi Tribe

has been long overdue.

he asked the crowd. “The

has allocated funds; pur- Shingoitewa was on hand

youth are doing this.”

at

the

celebration

along

“Most of the agencies in chase new police vehicles;

Timms also promotwith

Chief

of

Staff,

Althe valley, Navajo Coun- expand offices with new

phonso Sakeva Sr. and ed Traditional foods and

ty and Navajo Police have modular units; and with the

Hopi Tribe Executive Di- languages classes held at

policies they must abide Detention Steering Comthe Tewa Administration

rector Donovan Gomez.

by in which all the officers mittee working on building

Chairman

Shingoite- and emphasized that the

have to follow. They can’t a new detention facility wa told the audience that Tewa language “needs to

deviate from that without along with a police depart- as the leader of the Hopi be taught in the home”.

the prior approval from ment they plan on having a Tribe not only does he rep- Timms is also a student of

Sergeants which rarely 40 strong/50 strong mental- resent the Hopi people, he the class.

occurs,” said Chief Ho- ity of moving forward.

“Many adults cannot

also represents the Tewa

nyumptewa.

located in First Mesa. “I speak the language,” he

Two years ago, when Chief don’t represent one clan, I said. “I am also a student.”

Erin Eustace is a memThe General Orders was Honyumptewa came on represent all clans,” Chairber

of the youth council

created in the 1970’s when board, he said HRES was at man Shingoitewa said.

The Chairman encour- and participant in many of

the Rangers were created its lowest and was unorgaas a civilian patrol for the nized. Uniforms were worn aged the Tewa Village to the Tewa youth programs.

Hopi Partitioned Lands out, vehicles were broken, hold an election and send Eustace said the programs

(HPL) area. When time the dispatch center was a representative to Hopi are a nice way for youth to

evolved to 1994 when Res- outdated and the General Tribal Council so that all learn about their culture

olution H-01-63-94 passed Orders was not in place.

from ADOT, the question

was posed that if the Hopi

Tribe were to allocate

funds, would that be justification for ADOT to match

the funds. Young said no

and that the program has to

be up and running.

HTC asked the Interim

Finance Director, Lillian

Dennis, along with Executive Director Gomez and

Acting Transit Director Silas to bring forward a resolution which would address

financial needs to keep the

Transit in operation during

the Federal shutdown.

Councilman George Mase

sponsored this resolution.

On Wed, Oct. 9, a resolution was brought before

HTC to address the continued operation of the Hopi

Senom Transit.

Councilman Mase said,

“We’re trying to prepare

for this day when vital

services need to continue.

Maybe the transit won’t

run at full scale we need to

keep services intact and not

let them go.

Executive Director Gomez

informed HTC that a contingency plan was brought

forward under the advisement of HTC to address

transit issues.

Because

Transit and TANF are

funded through separate

grants, it was advised that

the resolution only address

Transit. For clarification,

Gomez also advised that

Transit isn’t operating on

a 638 Contract but instead

money from ADOT.

Resolution 084-2013 was

introduced

requesting

$70,605 to be taken from

the Peabody Settlement,

which would cover transit

services between Oct. 10

to Nov. 31. $37,753 was

figured for the month of

October and $32,851 for

the month of November.

Any unexpended funds,

from whenever the shutdown was lifted, would be

returned to the Peabody

Settlement Account.

Councilman Norman Honanie motioned to approve

the action item. Bruce

Fredericks seconded the

motion. The motion failed

with a vote of 8 yes votes

and 9 no votes. Until a

continuing resolution is

approved by the House and

Federal funding is appropriated through ADOT to

the Hopi Senom Transit,

the Transit is shutdown.

2013 Tewa Celebration brings village

together to celebrate Tewa culture

while having fun. “You

find out that you have family,” she said.

Eustace said she is concerned that the Tewa Language is fading and that

all the Tewa youth should

try and learn it while they

can. Tewa Elder Ernestine

Goldtooth supported the

language classes as well.

“We want to share what we

know with the youth,” she

said. “We need to try and

speak the language.”

The event kept a lively

pace with Master of Ceremonies, Randall Mahle

of early morning KUYI

fame. Mahle told anecdotes in between introducing the speakers. The

Tewa Village provided a

lunch of stews, vegetables and breads while entertainers like Ed Kabotie

and Michael Adams performed for the lunch hour

listeners. Entertainers also

included: Austin Coochyamptewa’s group, Alrye

Polequaptewa’s

group,

Malloy Nutumya’s group

amongst many others.

8 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013 | HOPI TUTUVENI

Hopi DV Program Raises Promotes Awareness About Domestic Violence In October

Melsa Yowytewa

Hopi Domestic Violence Program

Domestic Violence Awareness Month brings attention to domestic violence

every October.

This

month we started with a 1

and 2 mile walk/run event

which was held at the Hopi

Healthcare Center on October 2, 2013. The Hopi

Domestic Violence Program along with the Miss

Hopi Committee and the

Hopi Tewa Womens Coalition to End Abuse, have

planned several events

throughout the month of

October.

• October 9, 2013 there

will be a drum session at the Bearshield

Arena in Kykotsmovi

which will honor survivors of Domestic

•

•

Violence.

October 23, 2013,

HTWCEA Training/TA Session @

8am—5pm at the

Hopi Wellness Center

October 30, 2013,

Balloon Release/

Drum Session @

5:30 p.m. Moencopi

Community Building,

Moencopi, AZ

What is Domestic Abuse?

Domestic

Abuse,

or

“battering” is a pattern

of abuse by one partner

against the other, for the

purpose of maintaining

power and control. Domestic Violence often includes (but not always)

physical abuse.

Forms

of domestic violence can

include: Physical Abuse,

Sexual Abuse, Verbal

Abuse, Threats & Intimidation, Isolation or restriction from friends, family

and other support systems,

destruction of property, financial exploitation, jealousy and possessiveness,

stalking or monitoring behavior.

Battering Escalates: It

often begins with behaviors like threats, name

calling, abuse in your

presence (such as punching a fist through a wall)

and/or damage to objects

or pets. It may escalate to

restraining, pushing, kicking, slapping, pinching,

tripping, biting, throwing,

or grabbing. Finally, it

may become life-threatening with serious behav-

iors such as strangulation,

breaking bones, or the use

of deadly weapons. (Remember, ANY household

item can be used as a dangerous weapon).

Children in Families

where there is domestic

violence suffer negative

consequences even if they

are not the targets of the

abuse. Children who witness their mothers being

abused by their fathers (or

vice versa) often exhibit

health problems, sleeping

difficulties, acting-out behaviors, and feelings of

guilt, anger, fear and powerlessness. In addition, research suggests that boys

who witness their mothers

being abused often grow

up to be abusers them-

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Flagstaff, Ariz. – Explore

Hopi welcomes visitors

to experience the Grand

Canyon region and offers

a unique, fascinating and

intriguing Hopi cultural

journey in the Southwest.

A variety of authentic

cultural programs for

visitors are available

and the Explore Hopi

staff welcomes visitors

to the Southwest this

autumn. Sponsored by

the Hopi Tribe Economic

Development Corporation

(HTEDC) – the new and

already popular visitor

program Explore Hopi

(www.explorehopi.com)

– features a rewarding

family

experience

at

the Hopi “center of the

universe” in northern

Arizona including several

tour packages, a visit to

the Hopi Travel Plaza on

the eastern edge gateway

to Hopi lands, plus a stay

at the HTEDC-owned base

for exploring Sedona’s

Red Rock Country at the

Days Inn Kokopelli.

Because Sedona’s Red

Rock country is part of

the Coconino National

Forest, it is not a part of

nor adversely affected

by the current federal

government shutdown.

“We’re

open

for

business,” said Kevin

Lombardo,

CEO

of

HTEDC. “There is plenty

to see and do in northern

Arizona and our Explore

Hopi concierges can set up

a unique experience for the

entire family.”

Explore Hopi features

several remarkable and

customizable tours via

its website, ExploreHopi.

com.

Various

tours

include guided excursions

to a major Southwest

petroglyph site, a stay

at the Hopi Cultural

Center Restaurant &

Inn on Second Mesa in

the heart of Hopi, a stay

at the affordable and

comfortable Days Inn

Kokopelli in Sedona and

travel gas cards from the

Hopi Travel Plaza at the

Keams Canyon entrance to

Hopi just east of Holbrook,

Arizona.

“We have a number

of packages or we

can customize a visit

depending upon what the

visitor wants to experience

from a cultural journey

into the past on the Hopi

Reservation to adventures

such as hot air ballooning

and exploring the beauty of

the red rocks in Sedona,”

said Lombardo. “For those

with time we can combine

a bit of both.”

A visit to Hopi that is

arranged by the Explore

Hopi staff also features the

most current information

on Hopi arts, art galleries,

events and meeting Hopi

artists who showcase

colorful artwork in a

variety of artistic media. A

Hopi cuisine experience at

the Hopi Cultural Center

Restaurant & Inn is also

a major highlight for

visitors.

While the region’s

national

parks

and

monuments

including

Grand Canyon, Walnut

Canyon, Sunset Crater

and Petrified Forest closed

as a result of the ongoing

federal

government

shutdown – Explore Hopi

is welcoming visitors and

this season is the perfect

time to visit ExploreHopi.

com or call our Concierges

at (928) 734-0044 to plan

a visit and then come

experience the many

cultural wonders including

Oraibi village, the oldest

continuously

inhabited

settlement in the United

States.

The HTEDC was formed

in 2005 by the Hopi Tribal

Council to create and

harness an economic

environment that will

blossom, by securing

resources, and provide

the guidance and training

that allows Hopi Tribe

members to prosper and

preserve their homeland

and culture. Headquartered

in Flagstaff, the HTEDC

is

the

sponsoring

organization for Explore

Hopi and owns and

operates, on behalf of the

Hopi Tribe, the following

enterprises: Hopi Cultural

Center Restaurant & Inn

on Second Mesa; Days Inn

Kokopelli in the Village

of Oak Creek (Sedona);

the Hopi Travel Plaza off

I-40 near Holbrook; Hopi

3 Canyon Ranches near

Winslow,

Springerville

and Flagstaff; and the

commercial

properties

of

Heritage

Square,

Continental

Plaza

and

Kachina

Square

in

Flagstaff.

Visit

ExploreHopi.com

and Explore Hopi on

Facebook.

Hopi Tribal Member Elected to AIANTA Board of Directors

Moekopi Legacy Inn and Suites

www.experiencehopi.com

TULSA, OKLAHOMA

– “Introducing America’s

First Nations to the world”

is the goal of the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association

(AIANTA). AIANTA held

its 15th Annual American

Indian Tourism Conference September 22 -26

at the Cherokee Nation’s

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

in Tulsa Oklahoma. Delegates from many Native

Nations, state and federal

programs, and tourism oriented organizations joined

together for workshops

and networking to continue to promote and encourage the growth of tourism

and its positive economic

impact in Indian Country.

James Surveyor, a member of the Hopi Tribe of

Arizona and the Marketing

& Special Events Manager

of the Moenkopi Legacy

Inn & Suites participated

in this year’s conference

and was elected to serve

as a member of the AIANTA Board of Directors. “I

want to express my appreciation to be able to serve

on the board of such a

prestigious organization. I

hope that my contributions

will support the mission of

AIANTA to introduce Native cultures to the world

and, in so doing, create a

better economic future for

all of our Native communities, “Surveyor said.”

The Moenkopi Legacy

Inn & Suites was built by

the Moenkopi Developers Corporation (MDC), a

nonprofit entity of the Upper Village of Moenkopi.

MDC is a regional leader

in tourism and was recently recognized by Arizona

State Governor Jan Brewer

with the prestigious 2013

Governor’s Award for Cooperative Marketing for

the Hopi Arts Trail. MDC

created the Hopi Arts Trail

to benefit artists in the 12

villages of Hopi. Surveyor is the project manager

for the Hopi Arts Trail. To

learn more, visit: www.

HopiArtsTrail.com.

AIANTA is a 501(c)(3)

nonprofit association of

American Indian tribes,

tribal tourism, cultural and

private sector representatives, representatives from

the tourism industry, Federal, State, and local governments, colleges, and

universities, and friends

that was incorporated in

Marketing and Special Events Manager for the Moenkopi Legacy Inn and

Suites, James Surveyor addressed the 15th Annual AIANTA Conference at the

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, OK.

2002 to advance Indian

Country tourism. The association is made up of

representatives from six

regions: Alaska, Eastern,

Midwest, Pacific, Plains,

and the Southwest. AIANTA’s mission is to define,

introduce, grow, and sustain American Indian,

Alaska Native, and Na-

tive Hawaiian tourism that

honors and preserves tribal

traditions and values.

For more information

about AIANTA, please

visit www.aianta.org

For more information

about the Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites, please

visit www.experiencehopi.

com

Miss Hopi Nikki Quimyintewa and 1st Attendant Lori Honyaoma pose with

drum groups that took part in the drum session in honor of Domestic Violence

victims.

selves, thereby continuing We strive to provide dithe cycle of violence.

rect services to victims

of abuse whether it be for

Why do women stay?

support, shelter referral

Women stay in abusive along with transport to

relationships due to fear, shelters,

transportation

lack of resources or op- to court proceedings, intions, psychological dam- form victims of criminal

age, loss of self-esteem, proceedings

involving

depression, or other rea- the abuser (release dates,

sons. It is important to court dates, and sentencremember that leaving a ing results), referrals for

relationship may also be medical care, counseling,

dangerous – more women DES and other community

are killed by their partner resources.

AFTER they leave the relationship than at any oth- Advocates are also availer time. Women who stay able before 8:00 a.m. and

in abusive relationships after 5:00 p.m. Contact the

are not weak – they are Hopi Police Department

SCARED.

or the Hopi Healthcare

Emergency Room. These

If you are in an abusive two agencies will be able

relationship and need help to contact an advocate for

please contact the Hopi you.

Domestic Violence Program at (928) 738-1115.

Participants kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a 1 and 2 mile

walk in honor of victims.

2013 Sustainable

Building and Creative

Spaces Tour

Amanda Acheson

Flagstaff - The Coconino County Sustainable

Building Program, in

partnership with the City

of Flagstaff Sustainability Program, Willow Bend

Environmental Education

Center, and the Northern AZ Branch of the US

Green Building Council are proud to host this

year's Sustainable Building and Creative Space

Tour as part of the American Solar Energy Society

National Tour.

On Sat, Oct.12 between 10am-2pm the program will host a free and

self-guided tour of the

Willow Bend facility at

703 E Sawmill Rd in Flagstaff.

The tour features homes

showcasing passive solar design, greywater and

rainwater reuse, and construction methods such

as adobe, insulated concrete forms and strawbale. Additional features

include local materials,

solar thermal (hot-water)

for domestic and space

heating, Xeriscaping, and

high density development

through accessory dwelling units.

Creativity through both

the building and com-

munity

enhancement

programs can be seen at

places like the Murdoch

Community Center with a

solar PV system that was

100% community funded, and the Grand Canyon Trust's volunteer barn

that was made possible

through community support, and features passive

solar, rainwater harvesting

and native landscaping

done through a community educational workshop.

The Museum of Northern Arizona's Easton

Collection center with

its LEED Platinum certification is an awesome

example of creativity and

sustainability coming together in a building that

has numerous sustainable

building features like

the largest living roof in

Northern AZ.

The event begins at

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center

at 10am and is free with a

suggested donation of $5

to support Willow Bend's

environmental education

programs in local schools.

For more information visit the tour's Facebook page at: https://

www.facebook.com/#!/

events/439866396110870/

or contact (928) 679-8853.