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HOPI TUTUVENI

PO BOX 123

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039

Published by Flagstaff Publishing

Co. /AZ Daily Sun

1751 Thompson Street

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

HOPI TUTUVENI

Volume 24 Number 01

PAAMUYA

January

The moon of positive

Hopi Life

TUESDAY, January 5, 2016

New Year Message from Hopi

Chairman Herman G. Honanie

As we now reflect on 2015 and embark on 2016, I want to wish everyone a

healthy and prosperous New Year!

The past year has had its challenges and rewards! Tribal employees have gone

through many ups and downs, but have continued their dedicated service to the

Hopi/Tewa people and to the Tribal government. Their dedication is appreciated. We have accomplished much, but there is still more to do.

HOPI CALENDAR I commit to doing my very best for our Hopi/Tewa people and our Tribal govKyaamuya- December

ernment. We all need to do our part to realize an efficient government that is

Paamuya- January

customer oriented and friendly. With respect and cooperation for one another,

Powamuya- February

support and understanding, and each carrying out our due diligence, we can

Osomuyaw- March

achieve a lot. We can all strive together to make our work culture positive and

Kwiyamuyaw- April

sustain such. It depends on all of us, I ask for your pledge to make 2016 a greater

Hakitonmuyaw- May

year, commit to duty, commit to serve. Together we can work to bring out the

Woko’uyis- June

best of ourselves.

Talangva- July

Kwak kwa, I appreciate and thank each of you and wish each one of you a sucTalapaamuya- August

cessful and prosperous new year.

Nasan’muyaw- September

H. G. Honanie

Toho’osmuyaw- October

Chairman/CEO

Kelmuya- November

Hopi Tribe

This Month In

Hopi History

Hopi Tribe welcomes Chief

Nurse Executive Gomes to

Hopi Health Care Center

• Jan. 1, Hopi leaders imprisoned at Alcatraz for

8 months

• Hopi Ancestors build

houses in dry caves in

the Four Corners region,

A.D.

• Betatakin and Keet Seel

occupied by Hopi Clans,

A.D. 1260-1300

Hopi Tutuveni

COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

Cervical Cancer

Awareness Kick-Off

1/8: 1130-1pm- Hopi

Cancer Support Bldg.

Contact 928-734-1151

Recruiter Luncheon/

Cervical Cancer & HPV

Presentation

1/12: 12-1p Hopi Cancer

Support Bldg.

Contact 928-734-1151

Hopi Traditional Foods

Workshop

1/12: 6pm- First Mesa

Youth Ctr

Contact 928-734-3432

DHHS Medical Transportation Program

1/18: No ServiceHopi Senom Day

1/21: No Service- Staff

In-Service

Contact 928-734-3421

Hopi Senom TransitNoTransportation on

1/5- Staff Training

1/18: Hopi Senom Day

Contact 928-734-3232

2016 Youth Wellness

Camp

6/5-10: Prescott, AZ

Contact 928-734-3432

Hopi

Tutuveni

928.734.3282

Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie

Maria Grace Gomes, Hopi Health Care Center Chief Nurse Executive

Hopi Health Care (HHCC)

CEO Daryl Melvin announced

the recent hire of Maria Grace

Gomes as the Chief Nurse Executive at HHCC.

In his announcement Melvin said, “it is with sincere

pleasure that I welcome CDR

Maria Grace Gomes, RN, to

the Hopi Health Care Center

as our Chief Nurse Executive.

CDR Gomes brings a wealth

of clinical and leadership ex-

perience to HHCC.”

Gomes holds a Master’s

degree in Public Health with

concentration in Emergency

Management from the American Military University and

her Bachelor’s in Nursing

from New Jersey City University.

Gomes served in the US Air

Force at Englin AFB, Lackland AFB and Newark Beth

Israel Medical Center and has

held management positions

with the Indian Health Service (IHS) at Peach Springs.

Most recently she was a

lead clinical program officer

with the Bureau of Prisons

(BOP) at Tallahassee and

Texarkana; and also previously worked inpatient and emergency department settings and

has her ACLS and BLS certifications. She also served as

a facility language translator

for Portuguese and Spanish

speaking patients. While at

the BOP, she created innovative customer service assistant

programs to improve provider

and customer satisfaction.

MILK organization delivers gifts to Hopi

children in foster care and the elderly

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

The Hopi Tribe Social

Service and Foster Care

Program received gifts

from the Make an Investment in Love and Kindness (MILK) organization.

MILK delivered the gifts

to Social Services on Dec.

17 and jackets for elders to

the Vice Chairman’s office.

Eva Sekayumptewa said

she is very happy and excited for the children to receive Christmas gifts. The

gifts will go to Hopi children who are in the Foster

Care program.

“We didn’t get to do

MILK organizers and Social Services staff pose for a photo with gifts for foster children

very much for our children this year because we

Anthony Gleich, Found- know there are people toys from Chandler. Glehave been very busy,” said they receive because families

don’t

have

the

money

and C.E.O of MILK out there who care,” said ich said they have been

Sekayumptewa. “I’m really

purchase

gifts.

and

hen they delivered Sekayumptewa. “I want delivering gifts for foster

happy this program is here to

“It’s

good

feeling

last

year,

the children were to thank everyone who co- children for the past four

help our kids.”

know

there

are

people

very

happy

and excited to ordinated this: the Chair- years. Barb Scott, Chief

Sekayumptewa

said

out

there

who

care,”

said

receive

gift.

For some, man’s Office, Vice Chair- Financial Officer delivered

when they delivered last

Sekayumptewa.

“I

want

these

may

the

only gifts man’s Office and MILK.” the toys from Chandler.

year, the children were

thank

everyone

who

cothey

receive

because

famiAnthony Gleich, Found- Gleich said they have been

very happy and excited to

ordinated

this:

the

Chairlies

don’t

have

the

money

and C.E.O of MILK and delivering gifts for foster

receive a gift. For some,

man’s

Office,

Vice

Chairto

purchase

gifts.

Barb

Scott, Chief Finan- children for the past four

these may be the only gifts

man’s Office and MILK.”

“It’s a good feeling to cial Officer delivered the years.

Happy New Year from the Tutuveni Editorial Board and Staff

2 TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI

Hopi Tribal Council

Message from the Tribal Council Secretary: As you are all aware the Hopi Tribal Council approved the FY 2016 Bud-

get on December 23, 2015 and will now be addressing all the Action Items, reports, etc., (scheduled below) beginning Jan.

4, 2016. Our office will proceed with those that were already scheduled prior to the budgeting process. Please contact

either Barbara or myself at extension 3131 or 3135 to confirm your date of presentation to Tribal Council, so we can reschedule accordingly. We appreciate your patience during the budgeting process and are now ready get back on schedule.

Hopi Tribal Council First Quarter Session Dec.1,

2015 AGENDA - (Amendment #3, Dec. 16, 2015)

I.Call To Order

II. Certification of Tribal Council Representatives

III. Roll Call

IV. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance

V. Announcements

THE HOPI

TUTUVENI

STAFF

Director/

Managing Editor

Louella Nahsonhoya

928-734-3281

Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us

Secretary II

Cindi Polingyumptewa

928-734-3282

cpolingyumptewa@hopi.nsn.us

Reporter

Crystal Dee

928-734-3284

cdee@hopi.nsn.us

EDITORIAL BOARD

Belma Navakuku

Stan Bindell

Angela Gonzales

VI. Correspondence

VII. Calendar Planning

VIII. Approval of Minutes

February 2, 3, 4, 5, 23, 24, 25, 26, 2015 – Tabled to January 2016

March 1, 2, 3, 23, 24, 25, 26, 2015 – Tabled to January 2016

IX. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved with Amendments - 12/7/15

The Hopi Tutuveni

Official Newspaper of

the Hopi Tribe

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

Ph: (928) 734-3282

Fax: (928) 734-0734

X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Action Item 099-2015 – To approve funding for School Tuition – Author Marilyn M. Michael, Village of Shungopavi – TABLED

CIRCULATION

2. Action Item 116-2015 – To apply for BIE Tribal Education Dept. Grant and accept funds from BIE for 3 years – 2015 – 2017; $200,000 The Hopi Tutuveni is published

twice a month, with a circulaper year – Author/Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa, Department of Education - TABLED

tion of 3,400 copies through3. Action Item 122-2015 – To approve Memorandum of Agreement Between Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation and Hopi Tribe out the entire Hopi Reserva– Author/Lorencita Joshweseoma, Director, DHHS-OSN - 12/21/15 – 10:30 a.m.

tion. The paper is delivered

4. Action Item 133-2015 – Hopi Villages request re: Carry-over Funds & H-13 Annual Allocations – Author/Lorena Naseyowma, Lower on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday

of each month to the followMoencopi Village CSA – 12/21/15 – 1:30 p.m.

ing locations: Keams Canyon

5. Action Item 136-2015 – To approve and authorize the transfer of funds in relation to the Hopi Tribe vs. The Navajo Nation, Case No. 2:85 Store, Polacca Circle M, Hopi

CV-00801-EHS, as held by Arnold & Porter, LLP, to the Hopi Tribe – Author/Robert Sumatzkuku, Treasurer – TABLED

Health Care Center, Tsakursovi,

Hopi Cultural Center, KykotsXI. NEW BUSINESS

1. Action Item 001-2016 – To approve the Hopi Tribe’s Fiscal Year 2016 General Fund Budget in the amount of $20,351,030.00 – Author/ movi Village Store, Hotevilla

Store, Moenkopi Travel Center,

Robert Sumatzkuku, Treasurer, Hopi Tribe – 12/7, 8, 9, 10/15 @ 9:30 a.m. – cont. to 12/21/15 @ 9:30 a.m.

Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tribal

2. Action Item 002-2016 – To grant the Hopi Assisted Living Facility an additional $100,000 for operational costs to sustain expenses for the Government Complex and all

Village Administration offices.

next 3 months – Author/Marlene Sekaquaptewa – 12/21/15 @ 9:30 a.m.

3. Action Item 003-2016 – Approval to replace Tribal Court’s old network equipment – Author/Kathryn Kooyahoema, Court Administrator

LETTERS TO EDITOR and

- 12/23/15 @ 9:30 a.m.

GUEST SUBMITTALS

4. Action Item 004-2016 – To adopt the 2016 Hopi Furbearer & Mountain Lion Hunting Regulations and 2016 Application – Author/Darren The Tutuveni welcomes letters

Talayumptewa, Director, Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program - 12/22/15 @ 1:30 p.m.

from readers. A full name,

5. Action Item 005-2016 – To approve Telecommunication Facility Revocable Use Permit – Author/Michele Honanie, Realty Specialist, Of- complete address and phone

number is required to verifice of Real Estate Services - 12/23/15 @ 10:30 a.m.

fy authenticity of the author.

6. Action Item 006-2016 – To approve purchase of relocatable modular office Unit – Author/Norman Honie, Director, Office of Mining & Anonymous letters will not be

Mineral Services - 12/22/15 @ 10:30 a.m.

printed. The Tutuveni reserves

7. Action Item 007-2016 – To adopt the Hopi Human Resources Policy Manual with an effective date of January 01, 2016 – Author/Lisa the right to edit for clarity and

may decline to print Letters

Pawwinnee, Director, Office of Human Resources - 12/23/15 @ 1:30 p.m.

that are potentially libelous

8. Action Item 008-2016 – To approve Settlement offer regarding the Morgan Keegan Litigation – Author/Herman Honanie, Chairman

and slanderous. Submittals

9. Action Item 009-2016 – To approve Settlement officer regarding the Wachovia Litigation – Author/Herman Honanie, Chairman

should be limited to 500 words.

10. Action Item 010-2016 – To approve Hopi Tribe Partnership with Felina Cordova and its participation in project entitled “The Hopi Tribe Letters may be sent to:

Louella Nahsonhoya

Caregiver Experience”. – Author/Beatrice Norton, Manager, Office of Aging & Adult Services

Director/Managing Editor

11. Action Item 011-2016 – To approve completed Enrollment Applications for Hopi Tribal Membership – Author/Mary L. Polacca, Director, P.O. Box 123

Office of Enrollment

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

12. Action Item -12-2016 – To approve the 2015 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy submission to the U.S. Economic DevelSUBSCRIPTION RATE

opment Administration – Author/Andrew Gashwazra

for 6-months/USA

13. Action Item 013-2016 – To approve Charter of Incorporation for the Tawa’ovi Community Development Corporation to establish a fed- $35

$50 for 12-months/USA

erally chartered corporation – Author/Willis Kuwanvama, Assistant Finance Director

14. Action Item 014-2016 – To approve Continuing General Fund Budget Resolution to be effective as of January 1, 2016 until such time as ADVERTISING

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the Hopi Tribal Council formally approves and adopts the 2016 General Fund Budget – Author/Robert Sumatzkuku, Tribal Treasurer

15. Action Item 015-2016 – To approve Amendment No. 3 of IGA Contract No. ADHS14-064041 between Arizona Department of Health

Services and the Hopi Tribe – Author/Dana Russell, Manager, Hopi Cancer Support Services

16. Action Item 016-2016 – To approve the Hopi Small Animal Control Ordinance and General Fund Budget of $132,252 to implement the

Hopi Small Animal Control Program – Author/Madeline Sahneyah, Public Health Compliance Officer

17. Action Item 017-2016 – To approve the By-Laws for the Hopi Election Board – Author/Kristopher Holmes, Hopi Election Board Chairman

18. Action Item 018-2016 – To approve contract with Homer Law, Chartered, effective October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016, to continue to

TRIBAL COUNCIL

engage in legal matters on behalf of the Hopi Tribe – Author/David Waterman, Deputy General Counsel

XII. REPORTS – (1 hr. time allotted) *Required Quarterly Reports.

Herman G. Honanie

1. Office of the Chairman *

CHAIRMAN

2. Office of the Vice Chairman *

3. Office of the Tribal Secretary *

Alfred Lomahquahu Jr

4. Office of the Treasurer *

VICE CHAIRMAN

5. General Counsel *

Vernita Selestewa

6. Office of the Executive Director *

Tribal Secretary

7. Land Team *

Robert Sumatzkuku

8. Water/Energy Team *

Tribal Treasurer

9. Transportation Task Team *

Alfonso Sakeva

Sergeant-At-Arms

10. Law Enforcement Task Team *

11. Re-Org. Team *

Village of Upper

12. Office of Revenue Commission *

Moenkopi

13. Gaming Task Team *

Michael Elmer

14. Update Report – Paris Auction

Bruce Fredericks

15. Report on Hopi Health Care Center – Daryl Melvin, CEO/HHCC – 12/21/15 @ 2:30 p.m.

Wayne Kuwanhyoima

LeRoy Shingoitewa

16. Employee Benefits Committee Report – Lisa Pawwinnee - 12/22/2015 @ 3:30 p.m.

17. Status Report on Activities of the Hopi Election Board/Update Report on 2016 Presidential Election Processes and New Changes for

Village of Bakabi

Coconino and Navajo Counties – Hopi Election Board

XIII. APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS

1. Audit Team

2. Fire Designee (2)

3. Election Board – Alternate (1) vacancy - Memo OTS 7/23/15

4. Hopi Tribal Secretary

5. Sergeant-at-Arms

6. Hopi Tribal Treasurer

7. Chief Revenue Commissioner

8. Deputy Revenue Commissioner (2)

9. Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation – Board of Directors (2 positions for Hopi/Tewa Tribal Members)

10. Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Board of Commissioner (1) vacancy

XIV. OTHER

1. Discussion – Letter dated November 19, 2015 from Kevin Lomatska re: Response to letter dated May 14, 2015 - 12/21/15 @ 3:30 p.m.

2. Meet & Greet – Hope McDonald Lone Tree, Tribal Relations Advisor, Office of U.S. Attorney - 12/22/15 @ 9:30 a.m.

3. Discussion – Terms of Appointed Positions (Tribal Secretary, Tribal Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms, Chief Revenue Commissioner, Deputy

Revenue Commissioners (2)

4. Presentation of Annual Dividend Check – Pat Browning, General Manager, Hopi Three Canyon Ranches - 12/21/15 @ 9:15 a.m.

5. Presentation to provide education on the Revised Hopi Small Animal Control Ordinance and budget – Madeline Sahneyah, Public

Health Compliance Officer, Department of Health & Human Services

XV. ADJOURNMENT

Ruth Kewanimptewa

Lamar Keevama

Gail Poley

Village of Kykotsmovi

Antone Honanie

Norman Honanie

Miona Kaping

Nada Talayumptewa

Village of Sipaulovi

Norene Kootswatewa

Anita Bahnimptewa

Rosa Honani

Village of Mishongnovi

Annette F. Talayumptewa

Malinda Andrews

Mervin Yoyetewa

First Mesa Consolidated

Villages

Albert T. Sinquah

Wallace Youvella Sr.

Dale Sinquah

Celestino Youvella

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 3

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

Tribal Council approves FY Hopi Council approves

Village Action Item and

2016 Operating Budget

FY2016 Village Allocations

Louella Nahsonhoya

Hopi Tutuveni

Following months of

intense discussion and debate over the FY2016 budget proposals submitted

by Hopi Villages, Tribal

Departments/Programs,

the Legislative, Executive

and Judicial Branches;

the Hopi Tribe’s Budget

Oversight Team (BOT)

presented an Operating

Budget for consideration

to the Hopi Tribal Council

(HTC).

After much discussion,

and amendments to the

budget as submitted, the

Tribal Council approved

Resolution H-003-2016,

adopting the FY 2016

General Fund Operating

Budget and the Expenditure Authorization and

Appropriations Language

(amount not confirmed as

of press time).

considering

the

FY2016 Operational Budget, the HTC faced the

same budget deficit and

dilemma as in 2015. On

June 2, the Council by

unanimous vote, had directed the BOT to complete a proposed FY2016

Budget at 10% less than

the overall 2015 budget.

The approved budget

will be published in the

Jan. 29 edition of the Hopi

Tutuveni.

Hopi Medical Transportation Program

has temporarily relocated to the

Veterans Memorial Center

The DHHS Medical Transportation Program has temporarily relocated to the Hopi Veterans Memorial center (HVMC) until February 29,

2016 or until further notice. Please call the following numbers to

request for transportation services: 928-734-3421 or 928-2055569.

The DHHS Medical Transportation Program will NOT be providing

transportation services for medical appoints on the following dates:

January 1 - New Years Day

January 18 - Hopi Senom Day

January 21 – Staff In-Service

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Questions may

be directed to the DHHS Medical Transportation Program Office at

928-734-3421.

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

Hopi Village Community Service Administrators

(CSA) united to submit an

Action Item to Hopi Tribal

Council (HTC) to approve

Resolution

H-001-2016,

Approval of Hopi Villages

and Community H-13 Annual Allocations at Current

Funding Level ($375K).

On Dec. 21, during a regular HTC session the Action

Item was approved with 14

Council Representative voting yes and two opposing.

“Kykotsmovi Representatives, Norman Honanie

and Nada Talayumptewa

did not support the villages

Action Item,” said Cedric

Kuwaninvaya, Upper Moencopi CSA and spokesperson for village CSA’s.

The Action Item was

drafted

after

villages

learned HTC directed the

Hopi Tribe’s Budget Oversight Team (BOT) to incorporate a 10% cut to village

allocations, Tribal department/programs and regulated entities. The villages

did not agree with the 10%

cut to village allocations

because their yearly allocation would have decreased

to $337K.

The villages prepare their

yearly budget on goals and

objectives with the people’s input in mind and the

kinds of services they want

such as; Youth and Elder

Services, water and sewer

services, village clean-ups

and get-togethers.

“Even though village

members pay a water fee,

it is not enough to pay for

water line breaks, water

well pump damages and

repairs,” said Kuwaninvaya. “The villages must

be in compliance with the

Environmental Protection

Agency’s regulations or the

will impose hefty fines for

non-compliance.”

He also added the villages pay for water tests

that are done by qualified

professional laboratories

to ensure safe drinking

and village water operators

continually need training

to be in compliance with

EPA. These expenses come

out of the villages yearly

budget of $375,000 which

includes salaries for the

CSA and staff; and daily

operations and services for

a community.

Kuwaninvaya said this

is not the first time villages came together to support

one another to get funds

from the Tribe.

“In the 80’s the villages learned the Hopi Tribe

re-negotiated the Peabody

lease and received a bonus of $1.5 million. It was

explained to the villages

the money was not from

the State or Federal government, however all the

villages named in the Hopi

Constitution were in support of having the money

divided and submitted an

Action Item. Tribal Council supported it and each

village received $125K.

That was the start of H-13

funds being allocated to

villages,” said Kuwaninvaya. “The moral of this true

story is, if villages really

want something, they need

to support each other so

they can achieve their endeavors.”

Bonnie Secakuku, CSA

Sipaulovi Village said the

villages have become the

direct link to the members

within each respective village through the CSA’s and

administrative offices.

“The direct link to the

members of each village

has created a working partnership with all the tribal

departments, other villages, outside agencies and

grassroots groups to share

and provide information/

services to our members,”

said Secakuku.

Lorena Naseyouma, Former CSA of Lower Moencopi Village volunteered to

draft up the Action Item,

but retired before it went

before HTC. The CSA’s

nominated Kuwaninvaya

to carry out the task.

DISCLAIMER - The views and opinions expressed in Article Submissions

and Letters to the Editor, are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Hopi Tutuveni. All Submittals are

reviewed and approved /disapproved for publication by the Editorial Board.

The Tutuveni reserves the right to edit for clarify and may decline to print

letters that are potentially libelous and/or slanderous.

Editorial Board

Hopi Resource Enforcement responds to H-13 budget cuts

as recommended by the Budget Oversight Team (BOT)

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

The end of the year is always a hectic time for Hopi

tribal programs as they

prepare budget proposals

for review and approval

by the Hopi Tribal Council (HTC). This year, the

Budget Oversight Team

(BOT), acting on behalf

of HTC directed all tribal

programs, departments and

villages to cut their H-13

(Hopi Tribal Funds) budgets by 10%. The cut was

limited to operational costs

only, not salaries, but there

is concern that the cut will

affect the delivery or quality of services each Tribal

department, programs and

village offices provide the

Hopi community.

Chief

Ronald

Honyumptewa, Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES) said the

H-13 budget cuts will have

a significant impact on the

Hopi people’s public safety, the response to calls for

service and lack of Law

Enforcement

coverage

and visibility. Services

that will be affected are

response to Sexual Assault

on minors 12 years and

under, death investigations

and overtime for officers

and staff who are paid with

H-13 funds.

“To my understanding,

the 10% cut was supposed

to come from the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) total budget, but

HRES took a reduction of

9.95% from our program

by Clayton Honyumptewa,

DNR Director,” said Chief

Honyumptewa. “We submitted three budget proposals at 100%, 9.9% and

5% to BOT for the 2016

General Fund budget proposal; however on Sept. 29

we received an email from

BOT “directing” us to reduce our budget by $50K

which brought reductions

over $200K.”

Honyumptewa further

stated that a memorandum

was written to BOT opposing additional cuts justifying the reductions would

negatively impact the services to the Hopi/Tewa

communities and HRES’s

mission.

“BOT overlooked the

proposals and Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu

Jr., BOT Chairperson said

we needed to cut another

$50K because we did not

spend money the previous

year,” said Honyumptewa.

The majority (75%) of

HRES’s budget is within

salaries and 25% is operational costs. Chief explained that unspent funds

was in salaries because

positions were not filled

and the inability to move

monies move from salaries

into another line item, such

as equipment. The budget

also covers gas, equipment

and technology used for

databases.

In 2012, According to

Honyumptewa, the reason

HRES salary line item is

such a large part of their

budget is because a recommendation by HTC to conduct a salary analysis as

retention of Officers was

a major concern. The analysis compared HRES salaries with other local law

enforcement agencies to

ensure great equity in pay.

“Before I started my position as Chief, HRES had

a lot of turnover in officers

because of the pay and

since we have increased

the pay, we are getting people who want to work here.

It’s competitive to where

we are keeping officers

here instead of them leaving,” said Honyumptewa.

The 2016 operational budget, $250K does

not cover overtime for 18

sworn officers and outside services provided by

HRES. The lack of Overtime budget will result in

limited Officers within

communities and delayed

response time. Outside

services that could be affected are medical testing, polygraphs, forensic

interviews (child crimes),

towing (police holds, units

needing emergency towing), body transports and

autopsies.

HRES does receive

grants, but have regulations that apply.

• Community Oriented Policing Services

(COPS) hiring grant

that funds the salaries

and fringe benefits of

six officers.

• 2015 Sexual Offender

Registration Notification Act (SORNA) was

recently awarded and

will be used for one

Compliance Specialist

(civilian), equipment

(vehicle, LiveScan,

Xerox Machine, etc.)

and office supplies.

• The amount remaining

in the Navajo Billing

account will be used

for gas, oil and lube;

vehicle maintenance

and additional units

that will be in service

in early this year.

Honyumptewa said his

budget is based on the

number of “Calls for Service” (CFS). The budget

determines how proactive

the officers are within the

communities; this includes

responding to calls on the

Hopi Partitioned Lands

(District 6). The calls for

services have increased

dramatically since Honyumptewa became chief

in 2011. Calls for services

in 2011 were 577; as of

July this year the total

was 6,814. He said there

was not a whole lot going on with the program;

there was no support the

program needed to be revamped with new direction and leadership.

“HRES is bound to all

resolutions that tells us to

enforce all the laws within the Hopi Code; and that

includes Tribal and State

laws,” said Honyumptewa.

“We are currently working

on becoming certified to

enforce Federal laws as

well.”

Honyumptewa said Law

enforcement is expensive;

however the program has

turned a new leaf and are

moving in a positive direction.

“We care for the Hopi

community, however with

the huge cut from our

budget, the Hopi people

and their safety were not

considered by BOT,”

said Honyumptewa. “In

council, Wilfred Gaseoma,

BOT member said, ‘BOT

recognized the duplication

in services by HRES and

BIA that BOT decided

to reduce funds from

HRES’s budget’.”

BOT responded in an

email stating why they recommended additional cuts

to HRES’s budget.

“The Hopi Tribe’s 2016

budget process delegated

BOT to work with tribal

programs to develop an

annual budget for consideration by HTC. BOT

followed the Council’s

written directive to incorporate a 10% budget cut

from the 2015 General

Fund Budget. This reduction responds to declining

revenues which support

annual Village allocations,

Department/Programs and

Regulated Entities, including the Council.

The decision to on how

to meet the 10% reduction was initially left up

to each department. BOT

recommended additional

cuts for those programs

showing

unexpended

funds at the end of each

funding year. According to

the BOT, HRES was given a one-million increase

during the 2010 budget

process with the majority

of that allocation for salary

raises. As a result, HRES

has a reduced operational

budget and a large salary

line item. In addition, BOT

observed that in 2013,

HRES had $83,000 in unspent funds and in 2014

$55,000 was unspent. According to the BOT, managing a large million dollar

budget like HRES is the

responsibility of the Chief

Ranger.”

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LOCAL NEWS

My Sister’s Keeper, A Shared

Journey Through Life

teachers and as emotional

HPV test.

Meridith Van Winkle

What is Cervical Cancer? healers. Today, we live our

Health Educator

Cancer is an abnormal lives in a more advanced

Hopi Cancer Support Srv.

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness

month. Cervical cancer is

one of the most preventable cancers today because

screening tests such as

pap test for cervical cancer and vaccines for Human papilloma virus are

readily available. Yet, it is

concerning that American

Indian women and Alaska

Native women as a group

have higher rates of cervical cancer than non-Hispanic white women.

According to the National Cancer Institute, 1

in 13 American Indian and

Alaskan Native women

will be diagnosed with cervical cancer by the end of

the 2015. However, if we

band together we can reduce these rates over time

by having more American

Indian and Alaskan Native women receive routine

screening with a pap and

cell that grows out of control and if left untreated

may cause serious illness

and maybe even death.

Cervical cancer occurs in

the cells of the cervix located in the lower part of

the uterus (the Womb).

One of the main causes

for cervical cancer is a virus called Human Papillomavirus or HPV, a sexually

transmitted infection. In

most cases, the body will

naturally fight off the HPV

virus before it causes any

serious health issues. Yet

in a small group of women,

the virus may survive undetected for years causing

some cells on the cervix to

become cancerous.

As American Indian

women we are connected because we are at the

center of our families and

our communities. We are

grandmothers,

mothers,

sisters, daughters and

aunts. Our roles are very

important as caregivers,

modern world and are very

busy. We all need to come

together in a time of need

as sisters and as a community. This year, the HOPI

Cancer Support Services

and the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection

Program has deemed the

month of January as “My

Sisters Keeper, A Shared

Journey through Life” to

recognize Cervical Cancer

Awareness month.

We ask that all women,

twenty-one years of age

and older, to join us in our

journey to get our Hopi

women screened regularly

with a Pap and HPV test.

Ovi itam Mumuyum nanami Nami-tu-nat-yal-tu-ni.

The Hopi Cancer Support Services has open

enrollment for women 21

years and older to receive

a cervical cancer screening. For more information

on cervical cancer and

scheduling a pap test call

928.734.1151.

Cervical Cancer can be prevented.

According to the National Cancer Institute 1

in 13 American Indian/Alaskan Native

women will be diagnosed with cervical

cancer by the end of this year 2015.

GET CHECKED EARLY– Schedule a Pap Test today!

The Hopi Cancer Support Services has

open enrollment for women 21 years and

older to receive a Cervical Cancer Screening, For More Information on Cervical

Cancer and scheduling a Pap Test call

928.734.1151

January

List of Events

Cervical Cancer Kick-Off

January 8th

Everyone is asked to attend

A Memorial Walk and a

Memorial Balloon Release in honor of lives lost to Cancer.

Located at:

H.O.P.I. Cancer Support Services building Kykotsmovi, Az.

Time: 11:30-1:00

Refer a Friend — sign Up

Current individuals enrolled in the H.O.P.I. Cancer Support

Services will recruit new men and women into the program.

Recruiter Luncheon -will include a Cervical Cancer and HPV

education and presentation January 12th from 12:00-1:00.

H.O.P.I. Cancer Support Services building Kykotsmovi, Az.

(Recruitment throughout the Month of January)

HOPI Cancer Support Services

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ, 86039

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Brown Bag Luncheons—bring your own lunch make a Paracord

bracelet for yourself and or a loved one. Learn more about

Cervical cancer and receive current updates on HPV.

H.O.P.I. Cancer Support Services building Kykotsmovi, Az.

Date: January 14th Time: 12:00-1:00

Hopi Resource Enforcement Service holds annual Toys for Tots

Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES) held their annual Toys For Tots throughout the week from Dec. 19 thru 23 going to each of

the village communities to give out toys. The last stop was at the Mishongnovi/Sipaulovi Community Building. Children from both villages

stopped by to get their toys and some snacks. HRES Officers were on hand to welcome the children.

By: Crystal Dee, Hopi Tutuveni

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 5

LOCAL NEWS

Hopi Tribe joins coalition Hopi Tribe involved in the

seeking to establish Bears proposed Grand Canyon

Ears National Monument

National Monument

Stan Bindell

Hopi Tutuveni

Stan Bindell

Hopi Tutuveni

POLACCA, ARIZ.--The Hopi Tribe is among

a coalition of five tribes

seeking to establish a

Bears Ears National Monument in southern Utah to

protect that land.

Hopi Vice Chairman

Alfred Lomahquahu, cochair of the Bears Ears

Inter-Tribal Coalition, said

the coalition is proposing

that President Obama declare Bears Ears a national

monument as the president

has the authority to do.

Vice Chairman Lomahquahu said the coalition

has sought to meet with

San Juan County and Utah

State officials many times

without success. San Juan

County and Utah State

officials oppose the proposal. He said San Juan

County and Utah State

may be opposed because

they want to keep the area

open to mining and oil exploration.

In October, the Bears

Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition

was in Washington D.C.

to meet with Utah congressional representatives

staffers to talk about the

proposal.

“The promised us copies

of their plans, but we never

heard back from them,” he

said.

Vice Chairman Lomahquahu said since they have

not heard back from the

Utah officials that they

have decided to severe ties

with them and go directly

to President Obama.

Vice Chairman Lomahquahu said it is important

to the Hopi people to protect this area because it has

more than 10,000 ruins or

cultural sites. He said there

has been a lot of looting of

the cultural sites because

there is not much law enforcement in the remote

area.

“The reason Hopi is so

interested in this area is

that it was part of the Hopi

migration,” he said.

The Utah Dineh Bekaya

started on this proposal six

years ago. Bears Ears is in

the Cedar Mesa area and it

is known as Bears Ears because the two little buttes

on top resemble Bears

Ears.

The tribal coalition includes the Navajo Nation,

Southern Ute and Zuni

tribes.

Vice Chairman Lomahquahu said the coalition is

working with nonprofits

such as the Grand Canyon

Trust to help them through

the process. He said they

will also start contacting

members of the Arizona

congressional delegation

to get their support.

Vice Chairman Lomahquahu said they will also

put a resolution before

the Hopi Tribal Council

in January or February to

gain their support. He said

the Hopi Preservation Office already supports the

protection of the Bears

Ears area.

Vice Chairman Lomahquahu said the Ute Tribe

is concerned about past

and future uranium mining in the Bears Ears area.

A tailing pond sits about

five miles from the Ute

Reservation and there are

several open mining pits

that remain. The Bears

Ears Monument would put

a moratorium on uranium

mining in the proposed

area.

He said the Bears Ears

National

Monument

would form a co-management team including the

five tribes, the Bureau of

Land Management and the

National Park Service as

well as other federal agencies and non-profit agencies. Hewlett Packard has

offered to fund the startup

of the agency that would

form the co-management

team.

“This proposal would

make the government

more liable and likely to

clean up the area,” he said.

Vice Chairman Lomahquahu said he didn’t know

how the national monument would impact logging, but hiking, hunting

and grazing would remain

intact.

“We would also like to

see off roading stopped,

but it is already illegal off

trails, but it’s not being enforced,” he said.

Vice Chairman Lomahquahu said he would like

to see the Hopi people

educated on Bears Ears.

He said the Hopi public

can be involved by contacting their congressional

delegation. He said it’s

also important to educate

the youth to get them involved.

“They are the future

leaders so we need to educate them and get them to

help as well,” he said.

The next meeting about

the proposed Bears Ears

National Monument will

be held Jan 15 in Vernell,

Utah.

POLACCA, ARIZ.--Hopi Tribal Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu

said the Hopi Tribe is happy to be involved in the

proposed Grand Canyon

National Monument.

The proposal would protect land north and south

of Grand Canyon National

Park from uranium mining. It would also protect

cultural sites. Grand Canyon National Park already

has these protections.

“We are always looking to protect our cultural

sites,” he said.

Hopi Tribal Vice Chairman Lomahquahu said he

will bring a resolution on

the matter before the Hopi

Tribal Council in either

January or February so

they can take a position.

He said the Arizona congressional delegation is

talking to the tribes for

their input on the proposal.

Hopi Tribal Vice Chairman Lomahquahu said the

tribe is concerned about

being able to continue to

haul wood from this area.

Hopi Tribal Vice Chairman Lomahquahu said

there are about 5,000 mining claims in this area and

one uranium mine in progress south of the Grand

Canyon. He said grazing

and logging would still be

permissible according to

this proposal.

He said there is already

a bill before the U.S, Senate to create Grand Canyon National Monument.

U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick

has called for Hopi’s input

on the proposal.

Hopi Tribal Vice Chairman Lomahquahu said

hunting and hiking would

continue to be allowed in

the area. He was not sure

how the proposal would

impact off roading.

He said village meetings should be held on the

proposal to get input from

Hopi people.

“A lot of Hopis are not

aware of this and they

should be,” he said.

Hopi Tribal Vice Chairman Lomahquahu said

he would like to use this

opportunity to teach the

youth about the legislative

process and what it takes

to get something going in

Indian country.

“I want this to be a template for other tribes in

other parts of the country,” he said. “We’re going to set a precedent and

empower other tribes. We

want to protect our ancestral and cultural sites.”

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children & I survived the fire.

October 25, 2016

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Here’s wishing everyone a Happy New Year & be careful with your wood

stoves. I know people are in fear of using their stoves. The Tribe needs fund22

November 8, 2016

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LEGALS /ADVERTISEMENTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOPI JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

GOVERNING BOARD

P. O. BOX 337

KEAMS CANYON, ARIZONA 86034

(928) 738-5111

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

NO. HHS16-013

POSITION:

SUPERINTENDENT

SALARY:

Administrative Salary Schedule

OPENING DATE:

January 4, 2016

CLOSING DATE:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Brief Description of Duties and Qualifications:

Individual will monitor the instruction and programs of the 7-12 grades, ensuring programs achieve the highest levels of service to Hopi Junior/Senior

High School students and the highest standards of school effectiveness. Individual will provide direct supervision and evaluation of the High School Principal, Junior High School Principal, Business Manager, and assigned support

program supervisors, coordinators and directors of Hopi Junior/Senior High

School. Individual will provide advisement and assistant to the Governing

Board in regarding to Board Meetings, information, employment, terminations, disciplinary actions, non-renewals and budgetary information. Conduct

duties and responsibilities in accordance with Hopi Junior/Senior High School

Governing Board Policies and Procedures, and certified financial accounting

and reports policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Hopi Independent Chapel

Kykotsmovi Village

The members and Pastor welcome you to the Hopi Reservation. We consider it a privilege to have you worship with us and sincerely hope you will receive a blessing

from our worship service at 10 am every Sunday morning.

Now that you are away from your church and are looking for a church to continue your faith journey, we would

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

I am an ordained Presbyterian Minister and a Retired Army

Chaplain.

Chaplain Caleb Johnson, Pastor

HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES

The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA) is requesting statement of qualifications

and fee proposals from qualified environmental consultant firms, to conduct an Environmental Reviews on behalf of the HTHA for the First Mesa Housing Development

area. The selected firm will enter into a fixed-price contract with HTHA for consultant services. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the Native

American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) [25

U.S.C. §4101] and Section 7(b) of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 (e). Section 7(b) requires to the greatest extent feasible:

1. Must possess a current Arizona State Principal/Superintendent en- 1. Preference and opportunities for training and employment shall be given to

American Indians and Alaska Natives.

dorsement.

2. Previous successful experience as a Superintendent/Chief School Ad- 2. Preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts shall be given to American

ministrator/ in a Tribally-Controlled Grant School preferred.

Indian/Alaska Native-owned enterprises as defined in section 3 of the Indian

3. Must possess skills in educational program development, evaluaFinancing Act of 1974 [25 U.S.C. 1452]

tion, fiscal operations, personnel supervision and evaluation, policy • The parties to this contract shall comply with the provisions of section 7(b) of the

and procedure development and administration, staff training and

Indian Act.

re-training, educational trends and initiatives, long-range education • In connection with this contract, the contractor shall, to the greatest extent

planning, and additional supportive skills.

feasible, give preference in the award of any subcontract to Indian organizations

and Indian-owned economic enterprises, and preferences and opportunities for

4. Must be knowledgeable of contemporary educational research and

training and employment to Indians.

methods and processed and methods for developing school systems.

•

The contractor shall include this section 7(b) clause in every subcontract in con5. Indian Preference in employment considered.

nection with the project, and shall, at the direction of the recipient, take appro6. Valid Arizona Drivers License

priate action pursuant to the subcontract upon a finding by the recipient or HUD

7. Fingerprint clearance card-Department of Public Safety

that the subcontractor has violated the section 7(b) clause of the Indian Act.

8. Must pass an intensive background investigation

9. Native American Preference

Proposal Due Date

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MAY OBTAIN AN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY CONTACTING THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT

THE ABOVE ADDRESS OR VISITING THE HOPI JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH

SCHOOL WEBSITE AT www.hjshs.k12.az.us. APPLICATIONS MUST BE

SUBMITTED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

The RFP shall be clearly marked: “First Mesa Housing Development”. Submit one

(1) original and (4) four copies no later than 5 P.M. MST on Friday January 8, 2016 to

Chester Carl, Executive Director, Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Office located in Polacca, Arizona along U.S. Highway 264, Mile Post 390. Or it may be mailed to P.O. Box

906 Polacca, Arizona 86042. Please post mark by January 5, 2015, to allow sufficient

time for mail delivery to ensure receipt by due date and time. Late, facsimiles or

emailed proposals will not be considered. Any cost incurred in preparing or submitting an RFP are the Proposer’s sole responsibility. HTHA will not reimburse any costs

incurred as a result of the preparation of an RFP.

NOTICE * * NOTICE

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The Hopi Senom Transit will not be

running on the following dates:

• Tuesday, January 5th, 2016

(Staff Training)

• Monday, January 18th, 2016

(Tribal Holiday/Hopi Senom Day)

Further more information,

call 928-734-3232

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The Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program

WOOD HARVEST @ HART RANCH

ENROLLED HOPI TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY

January 30, 2016: 8:00am - 2:00pm

January 31, 2016: 9:00am – 2:00pm

Last vehicle in @ 2:00 P.M. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Directions from Flagstaff: Hart Ranch is approximately 20 miles east

on I-40, Exit 219 at Twin Arrows.

Directions from Winslow: Hart Ranch is approximately 40 miles west

on I-40, Exit 219 at Twin Arrows.

Harvesting sites are located approximately 5.5 miles south of Exit 219.

WEMP staff will be stationed at Main entrance to check you in and direct you to different sites.

ITEMS TO BRING: Tribal Enrollment Card and/or ID; and spare tire/

tools/chain saw/lunch and plenty of water.

** NOTE** A Special Hopi Tribal Wood Hauling Permit will be issued

to you at the main entrance before you leave the Hart Ranch.

For more information, you may contact the HopiWildlife & Ecosystems

Management Program at (928) 734-3603/3607.

Happy New Year

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ANNOUNCEMENTS / ADS

ANNOUNCING

The 2016 Hopi Calendar

Bilingual, all color, 28 pages. Includes moon phases,

most major holidays

$10 plus $6 shipping. Two calendars for $20 (includes shipping)

Buy online at http://mesamedia.org/Calendar.html

Or call Anita at 928-737-2255. Wholesale pricing

available.

Most full semester classes begin the week of Jan. 19.

Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify.

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We are committed to helping you succeed and reach your educational goals!

Regular Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Extended Hours (Jan. 11 – 15): Tuesday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.;

Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

No Registration Dec. 28 & 29. Closed: Dec. 23-25, 31, Jan. 1, 11 & 18.

Hopi Center located adjacent to Hopi Jr./Sr. High School, Highway 264, MP 397 • (928) 738-2265

Other Campus/Center Locations: Holbrook, Kayenta, Show Low, Snowflake/Taylor, Springerville/Eagar, St. Johns, Whiteriver, and Winslow • (800) 266-7845 • www.npc.edu

www. hopi-nsn.gov

In the Hopi Tribal Court, Keams Canyon, Arizona

In the Matter of the Change of Name of: Alijah Nathaniel Hogue

Case No. 2015-CV-0019

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS – As of 12/15/15

Notice is hereby given that Alijah Nathaniel Hogue has petitioned the court

Positions are based at The Hopi Foundation office located in Kykotsmovi Village, AZ

for the change of name from: Alijah Nathaniel Hogue to Alijah Nathaniel

and at KUYI Hopi Radio Station located in Keams Canyon, AZ

James. Any party seeking to intervene in said proceeding must file an appropriate pleading with the Hopi Tribal Court no later than twenty (20) days

The Hopi Foundation was founded in 1985 and incorporated under the State of

after the publication of this notice.

Arizona as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1987. Our basic mission is to

Help People Help Themselves. The Hopi word Lomasumi’nangwtukwsiwmani

Dated: 14 day of December, 2015

signifies

the process of furthering unity of aspiration blossoming into full

/s/ Margene Namoki, Clerk of the Court

maturity over time. We believe in attending to the community in which we

live and to the skills of our people. Since its inception, The Hopi Foundation has

grown to encompass a variety of community-based programs and initiatives.

LETTER OF APOLOGY

With its office located on the Hopi reservation The Hopi Foundation serves a

wide range of individuals and organizations.

Hopi Tribal Court

To the Hopi Tribe,

My name is Donald Howard Jr., and on November 23rd, 2015, I pled guilty to the

charges of Driving Under the Influence and Possession of Alcohol.

Please accept my letter of apology to the Hopi community for violating the Hopi

Tribe’s criminal traffic and alcohol laws. I apologize for my wrongdoings, on the

evening of September 15th. I take full responsibility for my actions and the consequences that come with them. I am deeply sorry for committing these acts and

putting the community at risk with my criminal activity.

I will work on bettering myself and start making good choices for myself. In conclusion, please accept my apologies and know that I have learned my lesson.

Sincerely,

Donald Howard, Jr.

Hopi Foundation Program Director (Full-Time; 40 hours/week)

The Program Director is a key member of the senior management team and

has primary responsibility for management and oversight of The Hopi Foundation fiscally sponsored projects and services. The Program Director works with

the Executive Director to assist with designing and implementing The Hopi

Foundation’s communication strategy and project-based resource development

activities. The Program Director works collaboratively with The Hopi Foundation’s senior management team to ensure quality daily operations and may be

delegated additional management responsibilities when the Executive Director

is unavailable. S/he reports to and is accountable to The Hopi Foundation’s

Executive Director.

Natwani Coalition Program Manager (Full-Time; 40 hours/week)

The Natwani Coalition Program Manager is primarily responsible for the over

all management of the Natwani Coalition and supervision of project staff,

volunteers and interns to ensure programming deliverables are met. S/He will

develop, maintain and facilitate projects, communication, and community

organizing to meet program goals with the support of community members,

collaborators, Community Advisory Board (CAB) members and other interested

individuals. This position reports directly to The Hopi Foundation Program

Director.

KUYI Hopi Radio Development and Marketing Manager (Full-Time;

40 hours/ week)

The Development and Marketing Coordinator is primarily responsible for

fundraising and resource development to maintain KUYI operations. The

primary responsibility is to lead activities that sustain operations through

non-Federal financial support through underwriting, merchandise sales,

donors, contributions, planned giving, in-kind donations of goods and

services, memberships, volunteer recruitment, and general station support

through outreach. Position reports to KUYI Station Manager and works closely

with The Hopi Foundation (HF) staff to ensure financial reporting and management of station resources and financial contracts.

All positions are Open Until Filled. Salaries are based on education, skills and

experience. Basic fringe benefits will be provided, however health, dental, and

vision insurance are not available at this time.

Applications and full position descriptions are available upon request and can be

picked up and returned to the Hopi Foundation Office.

The Hopi Foundation

c/o Executive Director

PO Box 301

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

Phone: (928) 734-2380

Email: info@hopifoundation.org

To Advertise in

the Hopi Tutuveni

call:

928.734.3282

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LOCAL NEWS

HRES holds annual staff recognition and awards banquet

St. Charles Mahkewa (L) presented the “Rookie of the Year” award to Officer Wesley Reynolds (R).

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

For the last three years,

the Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES) has

recognized its officers and

staff for their outstanding

performance throughout

the year with a Christmas

dinner combined with an

awards banquet.

This year, they held a

potluck style dinner at

the Bacavi Community

Building where family and

friends were present to

help celebrate the special

occasion.

HRES Chief Ronald Honyumptewa welcomed everyone and thanked them

for being there to help celebrate and recognized the

hard work of his staff and

officers in protecting the

Hopi/Tewa people.

Sgt. Charles Mahkewa

presented the Rookie of

the Year Award and spoke

highly of recipient, Officer

Westley Reynolds. Mahkewa said he always does

what is expected of him,

“He is very knowledgeable

in computers and has used

his expertise when needed.

He is the only non-Native

officer out here and is a former Marine.”

Sgt. Marcus Yowytewa

presented the Officer of

the Year Award to newly

named Sgt. Glenn Singer.

He said Singer is a go-getter and is up for any challenge and has leadership

abilities.

Lt. Virgil Pinto presented the Civilian of the Year

Award to Dispatcher Deanna Poleyestewa who has

been with HRES for many

years. Poleyestewa was

chosen by her peers for this

award.

Supervisor of the Year

Award was presented by

Lt. Willis Sequi, “This

individual Lt. Virgil Pinto was my Sergeant and I

never thought I would be

giving him an award. I’m

glad he is on board with

HRES and to help take this

department in a positive direction.”

Honyumptewa selected

and presented the Chiefs

Award to Pinto.

“This award was very

hard for me to select because I have great Supervisors and civilian workers,”

said Honyumptewa. “Pinto

has brought a lot knowledge and leadership to the

department. He built the investigations unit to where

it is today.”

Pinto said he has worked

in law enforcement for

over 20 years and enjoys

what he does. When he

graduated from the academy in 1993, as a young

man, his initial plan was to

make an income of $60k to

support his family.

“Everyone one else had

goals to become Police

Chief and mine was to

make money to support my

family, however after 12

years I surpassed that and

my goals changed. My goal

was to retire after 20 years

and now I have passed that

as well and now my goal is

work in law enforcement

until I’m 65 or 75 years

old,” said Lt. Pinto. “I want

to thank Merv for being

someone I could look up

to and I want to thank the

families for being here and

being a support for the officers.”

Other individuals recognized for their work and

support to the HRES department are:

Mervin Yowytewa, Mishongnovi Council Representative and Law Enforcement Task Team Chairman.

Lamar Keevama, Bacavi Council Representative

and Land Team Chairman.

Roger Tungovia, Director of Department of Public

Safety & Emergency Services.

Stephani Poley, Accounting Specialist and

HRES Accountant.

Yvonne Day, Grants &

Contracts Specialist, Office

of Financial Management.

Paula Letseoma, HRES

Evidence Technician

Hopi Chairman Herman

G. Honanie

Hopi Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu Jr.

Clayton Honyumptewa,

Director of Department of

Natural Resources

Tony Huma, Director of

Hopi Emergency Services

David Waterman, Office

of General Counsel

HRES officer Aaron Canyon

graduates from Northern AZ

Regional Training Academy

Submitted by:

LaVaun Dyer, HRES

Hopi Resource Enforcement Services is pleased to announce that

Officer Aaron Canyon graduated from the Northern Arizona Regional

Training Academy, Class 37 on December 4, 2014. Officer Canyon

is from Kykotsmovi, AZ and previously worked as an Emergency

Medical Technician with Hopi EMS, before attending the academy to

fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a Law Enforcement Officer. We

welcome Officer Canyon to the HRES Law Enforcement family.

R: Chairman Herman G. Honanie administers Oath to Officer Canyon.

Sgt. Marcus Yowytewa (L) presented the Officer of the Year award to Sgt. Glenn

Singer (R).

(L-R) Chief Ronald Honyumptewa, Lt. Willis Sequi and Lt. Pinto who received the

Chiefs Award.

“I would like to thank

everyone for being here

and I want to thank my

officers and staff for all

your hard work,” said

Chief Honyumptewa. “I

The staff exchanged

can’t thank you enough. gifts and the department

You guys always give me presented jackets with the

110%, keep it up. You all HRES patch to the staff.

deserve to be recognized.”

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 9

HOPI BRUINS WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULE /NEWS

Hopi High School Bruins

Basketball Schedule

DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

12:00

JVG

JVB

Hopi Jr. Sr. High School Superintendent Greg Sackos resigns

Thursday, 11/19/15

Winslow & Northland Prep

Winslow HS

Friday, 11/20/15

Show Low HS

6:00

Wednesday, 11/25/15

Tourney of Champs-Ganado

Window Rock HS

12:00

1:30

Friday, 11/27/15

Tourney of Champs-TBA

Window Rock HS

TBA

Saturday, 11/28/15

Tourney of Champs-TBA

Chinle HS

TBA

Tuesday, 12/1/15

Tuba City HS

HOPI

6:00

7:30

December 3-5, 2015

NGS Invitational

Page HS

Tuesday, 12/8/15

Many Farms HS

December 10-12, 2015

Pepsi Invitational

Flagstaff HS

Tuesday, 12/15/15

Rough Rock HS

Thursday, 12/17/15

Basic HS (Flagstaff)

HOPI

December 17-19, 2015

Winslow Winter Classic

Winslow HS

Tuesday, 1/5/16

Ganado HS

HOPI

12:00

1:30

3:00

4:30

6:00

7:30

Friday, 1/8/16

Greyhills HS

HOPI

12:00

1:30

3:00

4:30

6:00

7:30

Saturday, 1/9/16

Chino Valley HS

1:00

2:30

4:00

5:30

Tuesday, 1/12/16

Northland Prep (Flagstaff)

Northland Prep

4:00

5:30

7:00

Friday, 1/15/16

St. Johns HS

HOPI

12:00

1:30

3:00

4:30

6:00

7:30

DATE

Saturday, 1/16/16

Pinon HS

HOPI

12:00

1:30

3:00

4:30

6:00

7:30

Tuesday, 12/1/15

Tuba City Boarding School

Wednesday, 1/20/16

Ganado HS

4:30

6:00

3:00

4:30

6:00

7:30

December 4 - 5, 2015

Friday, 1/22/16

Camp Verde HS

HOPI

2:30

4:00

5:30

7:00

Saturday, 1/23/16

Tuba City HS

3:00

4:30

6:00

7:30

Tuesday, 1/26/16

St. Michaels HS

(Thunderdome)

Ft. Defiance

4:00

5:30

Friday, 1/29/16

Sedona Red Rock HS

Sedona HS

4:00

5:30

7:00

Saturday, 1/30/16

Red Mesa HS

HOPI

1:30

3:00

4:30

6:00

Tuesday, 2/2/16

Show Low HS

Tuesday, 2/2/16

Alchesay HS

HOPI

Thursday, 2/4/16

Window Rock HS

HOPI

12:00

1:30

3:00

4:30

Friday, 2/5/16

Round Valley HS

HOPI

12:00

1:30

3:00

4:30

12:00

5:00

Schedules reprinted per community request

1:30

3:00

4:30

TBA

12:00

1:30

3:00

4:30

6:00

7:30

TBA

3:00

4:30

6:00

7:30

6:00

Crystal Dee

Hopi Tutuveni

The Hopi Jr./Sr. School

Governing Board scheduled a meeting on Dec. 16

to appoint Charles Gover,

Hopi High School Principal as the interim Superintendent and Harvey Honyouti, Assistant Principal

as High School Principal

until the School Board selects a new Superintendent.

This action by the

School Board was made

during a regular school

board meeting on Dec.

8 after Superintendent

Greg Sackos resigned. In

a phone interview, Sackos

said he accepted a position

at Salt River giving him

more time to be with his

family. He said his daughters, who are 9 and 11 need

him home and that is all

they want for Christmas.

While at Hopi, Sackos

made weekly trips to his

home in Scottsdale. He

said he enjoyed working

for Hopi High School and

worked in the best interest

of the students. His last

day was Dec. 11.

The School Board also

accepted a resignation

letter from Board member, Troy Lomavaya, First

Mesa representative, effective Dec. 31. According

to School Board Policy,

the Board will appoint a

member until a regular

election.

HHS Governing Board

members are Edgar Shupla, President; Steve Bahnimptewa, Valerie Kooyaquaptewa and Marvin

Yoyokie.

TBA

2:30

12:00

1:30

4:00

5:30

4:00

JVG

JVB

Tuba City

4:00

5:00

6:00

7:00

Kayenta Middle School (JV)

Kayenta

TBA

Wednesday, 12/9/15

Chinle Junior High

Chinle

4:00

5:00

6:00

7:00

Tuesday, 12/15/15

Sanders Middle School

HOPI

4:00

5:00

6:00

7:00

Thursday, 12/17/15

Ganado Middle School

Ganado

4:00

5:00

6:00

7:00

December 18 - 19, 2015

Kayenta Middle School (V)

Kayenta

TBA

Wednesday, 1/6/16

Kayenta Boarding School

HOPI

6:00

7:00

Thursday, 1/7/16

St. Michaels School

Window Rock

Friday, 1/8/16

KDLO (JV Boys)

KDLO

7:00

Saturday, 1/9/16

Tuba City Junior High (V Boys)

Tuba City

6:00

7:30

Monday, 1/11/16

Kayenta Middle School

6:00

7:30

Friday, 1/15/16

Tuba City Junior High

Saturday, 1/16/16

7:00

5:30

Hopi High School

Wrestling Schedule

Hopi Jr. High

Basketball Schedule

OPPONENT

LOCATION

4:00

5:00

4:00

TBA

4:00

5:00

6:00

7:00

Tuba City

4:00

5:00

6:00

7:00

Kayenta Middle School (JV)

Kayenta

TBA

Wednesday, 1/20/16

TseHootso Middle School

Window Rock

4:00

5:00

6:00

7:00

Saturday, 1/23/16

Tuba City Boarding School (V)

Tuba City

TBA

Tuesday, 1/26/16

Naa’tsis’aan Comm. School

HOPI

4:00

5:00

6:00

7:00

Wednesday, 1/27/15

Tonalea

HOPI

4:00

5:00

6:00

7:00

Friday, 1/29/16

Pinon Middle School

HOPI

4:00

5:00

6:00

7:00

Thursday, 2/4/16

NAIC Tourney

Kayenta Middle

TBA

Saturday, /26/16

NAIC FINALS

Chinle

TBA

Hopi Jr. High

Wrestling Schedule

DATE

Saturday, 12/5/15

12/10/15 - 12/12/15

Saturday, 1219/15

1/8/16-1/9/16

Saturday, 1/16/16

Saturday, 1/23/16

Saturday, 1/30/16

Thursday, 2/2/16

OPPONENT

LOCATION

Page Wrestling Invite

Page

Kayenta Middle School Wrestling Invite Kayenta

Window Rock Wrestling Invite

Window Rock

Tuba City Brdg School Wrestling Invite Tuba City

TseHotso Middle School Wrestling Invite Window Rock

Chinle Junior High Wrestling Invite

Chinle

Pinon Atsa Middle Sch. Wrestling Invite Pinon

NAIC Wrestling FINALS

Window Rock

TIME

TBA

10 TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI

NATIVE NEWS

USDA Rural Development offers

loans and grants for home repairs

(December 7, 2015—Phoenix, Arizona) USDA Rural Development offers

not only homeownership opportunities

for low-income rural residents, but also

has loans and some grants available for

homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their own existing homes and to

remove health and safety hazards.

Acting State Director Ernie Wetherbee

noted that the program, known as the

504 Program, can also be used to retrofit

a home to improve accessibility.

To qualify, homeowner-occupants

must be unable to obtain affordable

credit elsewhere and must have very low

incomes (defined as below 50 percent of

the area median income).

Grants are only available to homeowners who are 62 years old or older and

who cannot repay a loan. Grant limits

are $7,500.

Loans under the 504 Program can be

made up to $20,000 and for up to 20

years at 1% interest. A real estate mortgage and full title services are required

for loans of $7,500 or more. Grant/loan

combinations can also be made if the applicant can repay part of the cost. These

combinations can be up to $27,500 in

PARENT WORKSHOPS

Coming to the Hopi Reservation in January 2016

Are you a Parent

or Guardian of an

American Indian

Youth?

assistance.

Many rural Arizonans have been able

to repair and rehabilitate their homes

to mitigate health and safety risks and

make them more accessible.

For more information on the program,

contact the Arizona USDA RD office nearest to you:

• Prescott Valley Office, 928-759-9301,

Developed by American Indian Parents & Families to:

ext. 4

• Increase parenting skills through culture

• Flagstaff Office, 928-774-2401, ext. 4

• Learn more about child and youth development

• Willcox Office, 520-384-3529, ext. 4

• Increase communication skills with children and other adults

• Yuma Office, 928-782-0860, ext. 4

• Prevent and reduce risky behaviors

• Show Low Office, 928-532-2270, ext. 4

• St. Michaels Office, 928-871-5038, ext. 4

• Green Valley Office, 520-648-1769, ext. 4

• Phoenix Area Office, 602-285-6371

• Arizona State Office, 602-280-8755.

WORKSHOP 1 Intro to Parenting in 2 Worlds

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WORKSHOP 5 Communicating with your Child

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tary for Civil Rights, Office of AdjuWORKSHOP 8 Guiding your Child’s Behavior Effectively Part 2

WORKSHOP 9 Talking to Teens about Risky Behaviors

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ATTENTION 2016 NAVAJO AND

COCONINO COUNTY VOTERS

2016 Election Year is fast approaching here is some information for Voters.

National Presidential Elections which is every four years there is an election called

Presidential Preference Election. Presidential Preference Election is one of the first

elections which will be held, this election determines the Presidential Candidates who

will be on the Primary Election Ballot. The PPE is not the Primary Election. Following the PPE there will be Primary Election followed by the final election, the General

Election.

Here are a couple of questions which are commonly asked in regards to a PPE:

• Can a registered independent voter cast a vote in the PPE?

No, only voters registered with a participating political party may vote in

the PPE.

• If a voter is registered and on the permanent early voter list, will they

receive an early mail-in ballot?

Yes, if you are registered with a participating political party you will receive an early mail-in ballot

Substance Abuse and Mental

If a voter has moved to a new location can you still vote?

Health Service Administration • Yes,

you should register to vote for your polling area, keep in mind that

your name may not be on the register for the PPE and you may vote a

accepting Grant Applications Provisional Ballot (follow the instructions which is given to you) which will

prepare you for the primary election.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will be accepting Grant Applications until January 4, 2016

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) is accepting applications for fiscal

year (FY) 2016 grants to expand care coordination targeted capacity expansion

through the use of technology assisted care in targeted areas of need (TCE-TAC).

The purpose of the program is to enhance and/or expand the capacity of substance

use disorder treatment providers that serve youth and adults with substance use

disorders or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, who have been underserved and/or have special needs (e.g., elderly, ethnic and racial minorities, criminal

justice involved individuals, etc.). Application deadline: January 4, 2016.

NCAI Contact Information: Mike LaValley, Legislative Fellow, mlavalley@ncai.org

Revisions to Policy Protecting

Human Subjects in Research

On September 8, 2015, sixteen federal departments and agencies released a notice

of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revise the main policy for the protection of human subjects in research (DHHS 45 CFR 46), typically referred to as "the Common

Rule".

There are significant implications for research with tribal nations and American

Indian and Alaska Native peoples in these proposed revisions. And while this revision process and call for federal comments has been ongoing since at least 2011,

the federal government has not established a parallel process of tribal consultation.

There are three suggested efforts for tribal nations to engaging in this process,

including:

1) Consider submitting tribal comments on the proposed revisions to the Common Rule (see NCAI's draft comments here);

2) Consider submitting a call for tribal consultation on these proposed revisions;

and/or

3) Consider sending NCAI comments/feedback as we finalize our comments.

Note that NCAI will continue to update our draft comments until the January 6th

deadline -- the version posted on November 24, 2015, includes specific comments

through Question 20 of the request for comments.

Comments on the proposed changes, identified by docket ID number HHSOPHS-2015-0008, must be submitted by 5:00 pm EST on January 6, 2016, either

online at the Federal eRulemaking Portal (http://www.regulations.gov) or in hard

copy to:

Jerry Menikoff, M.D., J.D.

Office of Human Research Protections

1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 200

Rockville, MD 20852

NCAI Contact Information: Deana Around Him, CRCAIH Fellow, daroundhim@ncai.org

• Can your name not appear on the voter registration listing?

Yes, your name may be placed on the inactive list if you have missed a

couple of elections. But, you can vote a Provisional Ballot which will get

you ready for the upcoming elections.

For the 2016 PPE elections these are the Political Parties who will be on

the ballot:

6 - Democratic Party Candidates

14- Republican Party Candidates

2- Green Party Candidates

These will be the political registered voter parties who will be going to the polls to

cast their vote.

Voter Registration Deadline date for the PPE is February 22, 2016. You can

Keep an ear open for the notice of PPE Polling site locations will be announced

once they are approved by the County Elections Recorders for both Coconino (Moenkopi/Tuba) and Navajo County residents.

For more information call Tuba City Election Office area 1-928-283-6144 / Navajo

County Election Division 1-928-524-4062 or the Hopi Elections Office 1-928-7342507 or go online at Azsos.gov for more detailed information.

DEMONSTRATION OF NEW VOTING MACHINE FOR NAVAJO COUNTY

VOTERS

Navajo County Election Office along with the Hopi Election Office will be providing a demonstration of the NEW voting machine in the lobby of the Hopi Health

Care Center on Monday, January 11, 2016 beginning at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There

will be NEW VOTING MACHINE which will be utilized for the upcoming elections.

This will be the only time that Navajo County Election Office will demonstrate this

new voting machine for the Hopi reservation residents. Now is your chance to come

and see how this new voting machine will work when you come to vote at your polling site, on site Voter Registration will also be made available. For more information

you may contact the phone numbers provided.

The Hopi Election Board and Office Staff looks forward to working with you in

the 2016 New Year.

Happy New Year to our Readership!

Tutuveni Editorial Board & Staff

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