# KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039 (2016) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3Afbd3d80ee459479e ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text 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 er and C.E.O of MILK out there who care,” said ich said they have been Sekayumptewa. “I’m really to purchase gifts. and hen they delivered Sekayumptewa. “I want delivering gifts for foster happy this program is here to “It’s a good feeling to 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 a gift. For some, man’s Office, Vice Chair- Financial Officer delivered when they delivered last Sekayumptewa. “I want these may be the only gifts man’s Office and MILK.” the toys from Chandler. year, the children were to 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 er 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 Call 928-734-3281 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). In 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.” 4 TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI 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.” 2016 TUTUVENI Submissions Deadline & Publication Schedule ISSUE Masawiestewa family thanks community for support during loss of their home 1 2 SUBMITTAL DEADLINE (Due by 5 pm) December 29, 2015 January 12, 2016 PUBLICATION & CIRCULATION DATE January 5, 2016 January 19, 2016 3 4 January 26, 2016 February 9, 2016 February 2, 2016 February 16, 2016 5 6 February 23, 2016 March 8, 2016 March 1, 2016 March 15, 2016 7 March 29, 2016 April 5, 2016 8 9 April 12, 2016 April 26, 2016 April 19, 2016 May 3, 2016 10 11 May 10, 2016 May 31, 2016 May 17, 2016 June 7, 2016 12 13 June 14, 2106 June 28, 2016 June 21, 2016 July 5, 2016 14 July 12, 2016 July 19, 2016 My heart goes out to all the people who donated and funraised during our 15 July 26, 2016 August 2, 2016 hardship when our home was destroyed by fire. We are very thankful to everyone who helped during our time of need. We value the kindness and will 16 August 9, 2016 August 16, 2016 always be grateful for your help. It’s good to know that there are caring and 17 August 30, 2016 September 6, 2016 generous people in our communities who are willing to help in time of need. I wish to give thanks to the many individuals who provided financial and 18 September 13, 2016 September 20, 2016 emotional support and assistance. I also give Special Thanks to those who 19 September 27, 2016 October 4, 2016 donated toward our needs. Thank you for your prayers & words of encouragement. It gives us strength to move forward and I appreciate the fact my 20 October 11, 2016 October 18, 2016 children & I survived the fire. 21 October 25, 2016 November 1, 2016 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 November 15, 2016 ing, so our fire station can open its doors. Villages and homes need fire pro23 November 29, 2016 December 6, 2016 tection to prevent losing a home. In case there is disaster, does the Tribe have a Disaster Plan! 24 December 13, 2016 December 20,2016 Again Thanks to everyone, we couldn’t have done it alone. Bless your hearts! Tutuveni is published and circulated on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Jeanette Masawiestewa & Family Subscription Rate: $35 for 6 months or $50 for 1 year SUBSRIPTION FORM CALL 1.928.734.3283 FOR MORE INFORMATION Name: Address: City: State: Email: SUBSCRIPTION RATE □ $50 = one year (24 issues) □ $35 = six months (12 issues) Make Check or Money order Zip Code: Phone #: payable to: the Hopi Tutuveni P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 6 TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI 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 To Advertise in the Hopi Tutuveni call: 928.734.3282 Open Rate: $13 per column inch 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 Subscribe to the Hopi Tutuveni $35 for 6 months $50 for 12 months Call 928-734-3283 for information *** 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 *** HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS / ADS ANNOUNCING The 2016 Hopi Calendar Register Today for Spring Classes! 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. $ 68 Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify. R SFE n R a t e! Come into your nearest NPC location and meet with an Academic Adviser. st Tuitio e w o L Together, you’ll develop a plan to meet your educational and career s na’ er o p z i goals from NPC’s general education (guaranteed to transfer to the state’s t Ar Credi 3 public universities), vocational (118 degree or certificate ITY TRAN ERS Just options) or College and Career Preparation course offerings. UNIV Original artwork by Hopi youth 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 th 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 8 TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016 | HOPI TUTUVENI 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 FG 12:00 FB JVG JVB VG VB 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 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 TBA Saturday, 11/28/15 Tourney of Champs-TBA Chinle HS TBA 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 Many Farms HS December 10-12, 2015 Pepsi Invitational Flagstaff HS Tuesday, 12/15/15 Rough Rock HS 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 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 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 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 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 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 VG VB Tuba City 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 Kayenta Middle School (JV) Kayenta TBA TBA TBA 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 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 7:00 5:30 Hopi High School Wrestling Schedule Hopi Jr. High Basketball Schedule OPPONENT LOCATION 4:00 5:00 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 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 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 TBA Saturday, /26/16 NAIC FINALS Chinle TBA 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 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 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 WORKSHOP 2 Building Parenting Communities USDA is an equal opportunity proWORKSHOP 3 Identifying Family Traditions, Norms, & Values vider and employer. To file a comWORKSHOP 4 Knowing your Child’s World WORKSHOP 5 Communicating with your Child plaint of discrimination, write: WORKSHOP 6 Receiving and Giving Support USDA, Office of the Assistant SecreWORKSHOP 7 Guiding your Child’s Behavior Effectively Part 1 tary for Civil Rights, Office of AdjuWORKSHOP 8 Guiding your Child’s Behavior Effectively Part 2 WORKSHOP 9 Talking to Teens about Risky Behaviors dication, 1400 Independence Ave., WORKSHOP 10 Putting it all together (Potluck Celebration) S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410 CER -T IFREE F I CATECHILDCARE O F C O M PL E T ION • FR EE C HI L D CA R E OF COMPLETION FREE FOOD - CERTIFICATION or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 Call toll-free for more detailsdetails Call Melissa Shaeffer for more (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377(928) 526 - 2968 Ext. 117 8642 (Relay voice users). (855 ) 330-1538 www.phxindcenter.com www.facebook.com/azaiparent www.phxindcenter.com 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 register online at azsos.gov or at your local Elections Office. 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 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3Afbd3d80ee459479e. Public record. Not legal advice.