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15, 2023

~Est. 1987 • OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE HOPI TRIBE • NEWS SOURCE FOR THE HOPI PEOPLE~

Broadband Bootcamp

Comes to Arizona Tribal Community

Hopi Behavioral Health

Presents “Humor

Healing” with James

Junes In March...

...

Details...PG 2

COVID-19 Case

Numbers Show

Significant Increase...

PG 7

Job Announcements

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Story and details...PG. 3

Pictured above are participants of the Broadband Bootcamp with took place in Gila River Community , Ariz.

from January 22-25, 2023 . Photo and story courtesy Kyler Edsitty, NPM

New Public Health Authority Takes

on Responsibilities

Dr. Darren Vicenti appointed to leadership

position for the Hopi Tribe

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Broadband Bootcamp Comes to Arizona Tribal Community

By: Kyler Edsitty, Native Public Media

The Bootcamp also covered the challenges Tribes often face while

trying to deploy broadband. Many people live in highly rural areas

Gila River Community, Ariz. - January 31, 2023 Over eighteen

where connecting them with fiber is an immense task. Homes without

percent of Tribal residents live without internet access, an essential

electricity make internet access impossible to have. Perhaps the biggest

infrastructure the world revolves around. A community of people is

challenge is that many tribes lack funding to connect all homes in their

ready to share their resources and experiences to bridge this gap to help communities. Federal funding is available for broadband projects but

Tribes strategize how to connect their residents.

tends to be unequally allocated for Tribes.

In collaboration with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Connect

The participants also discussed Digital Equity and ensuring commuHumanity, and the Indigenous Connectivity Summit, the Tribal Broad- nity members are equipped with devices and know how to properly

band Bootcamp provides a hands-on, comprehensive learning experiuse those devices and software once they gain broadband access. This

ence on building and running a Tribal network. With over 60 particincludes providing training on digital literacy and distributing adequate

ipants, the Bootcamp was held from January 22 to January 25 in the

devices to community members.

Gila River Community near Phoenix, AZ. Participants included interHopi Telecommunications Customer Service Representative Alicia

net service providers (ISP), Tribal leaders, community members, and

Youvella said the Digital Equity presentation resonated with her. Hopi

policy advocates, hoping to close the digital divide in Indian Country.

Telecommunications offers broadband service to the Hopi community.

The Bootcamp covered the technical aspects of deploying broadband, However, many members needed digital literacy when they gained

from laying conduits to connecting homes. Participants learned the

access. This was especially seen during the COVID-19 pandemic when

function, cost, and maintenance differences between fiber and copper

community members had to attend school and work from home. Indiconduits. Participants were able to ask questions on what type of conviduals were intimidated to use new technology like Zoom. To remedy

duit will work best for their community and budget. Fiber tends to be

this, Hopi Telecommunications offered digital literacy classes that

more reliable, while copper is a dated material. They also learned how covered search engines and work-from-home basics.

to lay and maintain conduit underground to ensure it would last for

“All these things, you must educate them individually and hold their

years. Laying them underground may be more beneficial than connect- hand because they feel afraid, “said Youvella. “That was the most coming them to electrical posts, but it tends to be more expensive.

mon response during the literacy training.”

Bootcamp participants also had hands-on experiences and learned

Youvella said the Bootcamp was a great experience where people

about the latest technology in strengthening Wi-Fi signals and detectworking on closing the digital divide can come together and learn from

ing disruptions to fiber connections. A tutorial on wire crimping, the

each other’s experiences. Working in this space is vital to ensuring a

process of attaching connectors to the ends of ethernet cables, was

bright future for Indian Country.

given. This is mainly done when installing Wi-Fi into a home. Present“I think that once you get into the work, it becomes a passion,” Youers also gave demonstrations on splicing, which creates a connection

vella said. “You see the difference you’re making and the difference

between two strands of fiber.

that others have made. You know it’s possible, so it drives you to do

Tribal ISPs such as Acorn Wireless and Gila River Telecommunicamore. It makes you want to be accountable to those you serve and give

tions Inc. (GRTI) shared their experiences and challenges during their

opportunities to geographic areas we know are desolate and isolated.”

broadband deployment journey. They advised participants on budgeting, working with contractors, and developing customer support.

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Hopi Tutuveni March 15, 2023

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

2nd Quarter Session

March 1, 2023

Month of March 2023 AGENDA

X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Rock Wilderness Act – Author/Stewart B. Koyiyumptewa, Director, Hopi Cultural Preservation Office – **Time

1. Discussion and possible action – Letter dated March Certain Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

31, 2022 Re: Village of Shungopavi’s request for informa5. Action Item #031-2023 – To approve Hopi Tribe

tion regarding land lease, including ownership of the prop- Pandemic Recovery Committee Bylaws – Author/Mark

erty comprising the Hopi Cultural Center – Craig Andrews, Talayumptewa, Author/Mark Talayumptewa, Chairman,

Vice Chairman, Hopi Tribe – Tabled

Hopi Tribe Pandemic Recovery Committee **Time Cer2. Discussion and possible action - Letter dated by

tain Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

September 19, 2022 RE: Survey conducted by Hopi Elec6. Action Item #32-2023 – Business Lease between the

tions Office from Dale Sinquah, Tribal Council RepresenHopi Tribe, FMCV and the Arizona Department of Public

tative, First Mesa Consolidated Villages – Tabled

Safety for DPS Communication Tower for Public Safety

3. Action Item #090-2022 - Intergovernmental Agree- – Author/Michele Honanie, Realty Specialist, Real Estate

ment between the State of Arizona and the Hopi Tribe –

Services

Author/Donovan Gomez, Hopi Senom Transit – Tabled

7. Action Item #033-2023 – To approve Ordinance 15

4. Action Item #093-2022 – To amend the Rules of

(AMENDED) establishing the Housing Authority by Hopi

Order for the Hopi Tribal Council to provide a streamlined Tribal Council – Author/Albert T. Sinquah, HTHA Board

process of the Tribal Council parliamentary procedures that Chairperson

will be followed during meetings of the Tribal Council –

8. Discussion & Possible Action – Letter dated SepAuthor/Marilyn Fredericks, Tribal Council Representatember 2, 2022 from Ronald Honahni, Governor, Upper

tive, Village of Bacavi – Tabled **Time Certain, WednesVillage of Moenkopi; RE: Request to Explore Gaming

day, March 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

in the Upper Village of Moenkopi – Leroy Sumatzkuku,

Tribal Council Representative, Upper Village of Moenkopi

XI. NEW BUSINESS

– Referred to Hopi Gaming Committee

9. Letter dated November 29, 2022 from Bernalda

1. Action Item #021-2023 – Walpi Housing Management Poleahla Navasie; RE: Letter of Interest for vacant RegAgreement – Author/Fred Lomayesva, General Counsel,

ular member position and Alternate position on the Hopi

Office of the General Counsel

Election Board – Dwayne Secakuku, Tribal Council Rep2. Action Item #026-2023 – Approval of the final draft of resentative, Village of Bacavi. Interview – **Time Certain,

the “Hopi Reservation Forest Management Plan” – Author/ Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Carl Seweyestewa, Forester, Wildlife & Ecosystems Man10. Letter dated December 8, 2022 from Rachel Hood,

agement Program

Yavapai-Apache Nation, Deputy Political Director, Arizo3. Action Item #028-2023 – T o amend the Procurement

na Democratic Party; RE: Update on election – Rosa HonPolicy to provide flexibility for the Hopi Tribe Pandemic

ani, Tribal Council Representative, Village of Sipaulovi –

Recovery Committee to utilize the American Rescue Plan

**Time Certain, Monday, March 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Act Funds – Author/Mark Talayumptewa, Chairman, Hopi

11. Letter dated December 16, 2022 from Ivan Sidney,

Tribe Pandemic Recovery Committee

Village Administrator, First Mesa Consolidated Villag4. Action Item #030-2023 – The Hopi Tribe supports the es; RE: Contact Information for First Mesa Consolidated

protection of more than eight million acres of land manVillages – Rosa Honani, Tribal Council Representative,

aged by the Bureau of Land Management in the State of

Village of Sipaulovi

Utah as Wilderness through the passage of America’s Red

Continued pg. 5

Hopi Tutuveni March 15, 2023

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

2nd Quarter Session

March 1, 2023

Month of March 2023 AGENDA, continued...

XII. REPORTS

1. Office of the Chairman

2. Office of the Vice Chairman

3. Office of Tribal Secretary

4. Office of the Treasurer – Wells Fargo Bank Report, Mr. Greg Heap,

Relationship Manager and Mr. Tyler Taygrien, Vice President, Investment Services – **Time Certain, Monday, March 20, 2023 at 9:15 a.m.

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL 2nd Quarter Session March 1, 2023

MONTH OF MARCH 2023 AGENDA

5. Office of the General Counsel

6. Land Commission

7. Water/Energy Committee

8. Transportation Committee

9. Law & Order Committee

10. Investment Committee

a. Moencopi Developers Corporation

b. Walpi Housing Management Agreement Communications

c. Updating of the Hopi Tribe’s Investment Policy

d. Status of Moenkopi Developers Corporation Hopi Loan

11. Health/Education Committee

12. Pandemic Recovery Committee – Narrative written programmatic

report and financial status regarding the recovery efforts undertaken utilizing said funds – Wallace Youvella, Jr., Tribal Council Representative,

First Mesa Consolidated Villages

13. Tawa’ovi Investigation Report by R. Gehl Tucker as requested in

Hopi Tribal Council Resolution – **Time Certain, Thursday, March 9,

2023, 9:00 a.m.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

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

item

**Time Certain Requests

Hopi Tutuveni Managing Editor NOTE: On March 7, 2023, after

New Business Item #4 was addressed and approved, Hopi Tribal Council recessed until March 20, 2023.

Hopi Tutuveni attempted garnering an updated AGENDA from Hopi

Tribal Secretary and in consideration of Time Certain Requests listed

during times after March 7, 2023, however, an updated Agenda was not

provided.

New Public Health Authority

Takes on Responsibilities

Dr. Darren Vicenti appointed to

leadership position for the Hopi Tribe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Submitted by: Armando

Saldivar, Communication

Specialist Hopi Tribe/CDC

Foundation

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – February 28, 2023 The Hopi

Tribe has appointed Dr. Darren Vicenti to the position of

Public Health Authority. A

graduate of the University of

New Mexico School of Medicine, Dr. Vicenti completed

his Family Medicine Residency at Southern Colorado

Family Medicine. He has

dedicated more than 20 years

of service with Indian Health

Services working at both the

Santa Fe Indian Hospital and

at the Hopi Health Care Center as Chief Medical Officer.

“As we continue to traverse

the COVID-19 Pandemic,

the position of Public Health

Authority continues to play a

major role as we move towards the future,” said Timothy Nuvangyaoma, Tribal

Chairman. “While there are

talks of the upcoming end to

the federal emergency declaration, and the fact is that the

virus is still presents a dangerous situation. Dr. Vicenti

is well qualified to help us

protect our community members and their lives.”

Dr. Vicenti takes over after the retirement of Royce

Jenkins who served as both

the director for the Hopi

Health and Human Services

as well as Public Health Authority. The position became

especially critical as the

COVID-19 Pandemic began

to take hold in the area.

“I am and have always

been committed to rural

health care advocacy and

population health strategies

for all ages,” said Dr. Vicenti, Hopi Public Health

Authority. “The ongoing

COVID threat to our community presents both a challenge and an opportunity

for medical professionals to

connect with our community

and help improve all issues

related to individual’s health

and long-term well-being.”

Dr. Vicenti is Tawa’wungwa from the Village of

Kykotsmovi.

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Hopi Tutuveni March 15, 2023

Hopi Tribe

Pandemic Recovery

Committee Announcement

The Committee reports progress to

the Hopi People

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Submitted by: Racheal Povatah, HTPRC Secretary

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – March 9, 2023 The Hopi Tribe

Pandemic Recovery Committee (HTPRC) is pleased to

announce progress in deploying the State and Local Fiscal

Recovery Fund (SLFRF) on behalf of the Hopi People.

The Committee has begun soliciting initial applications

from Villages or other entities that propose to undertake

projects using the Fund. The Committee is in the process

of developing a template for detailed project plans so that

project sponsors will have a road map to ensure that their

projects are completed on time.

If you are a small business owner who has experienced

hardships due to the Pandemic, please be aware that the

above application is not for you. The Committee is discussing how best to provide assistance to small businesses

in compliance with Treasury Guidelines. The Committee

hopes to make an announcement in the near future.

Finally, the Committee is scheduled to appear before the

Tribal Council later this month. The Committee is taking

steps towards requesting Council to allow on-line applications for hardship assistance programs such as GWEAP,

small business assistance or other programs down the road.”

Applications can be obtained on https://www.hopi-nsn.gov/

hopi-tribe-pandemic-recovery-committee/

or by contacting Racheal Povatah, HTPRC Secretary

@ 928.734.3392 or RPovatah@hopi.nsn.us or Mark Talayumptewa at Mark.csa@kykotsmovi.com.

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COVID-19 Case Numbers Show Significant Increase in Wake of

Ceremony Season

Public Health Authority urges increased

prevention, testing measures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Submitted by: Armando Saldivar,

Communication Specialist Hopi Tribe/

CDC Foundation

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – February 28,

2023 According to information provided

by the Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC),

and Tuba City Regional Health Care, the

tribe is seeing nearly five times as many

COVID-19 over the last two weeks. The

positivity rate for the virus has increased

from 10% to more than 30% across Hopi,

from Moencopi to Keams Canyon, and

experts note that the current data does not

even include all positive cases detected

with home testing kits. They note that

the upsurge comes after recent cultural

gatherings and align with the ceremonial

cycle. Officials with the HHCC also point

out that the increase in COVID-related

illness is resulting in more hospitalizations and transfers to alternative/tertiary

care facilities.

“There have been five total variants

over the past two years which reflects

how the COVID virus evolves, and the

reality is that it is likely going to be a part

of our lives for years to come. The current dominant strain (Omicron XBB) is

highly contagious, and remains a risk for

those over 65 years old, and individuals

with known comorbid conditions. We

know that “Long COVID” illnesses are

affecting several Hopi people afflicted by

prior infection,” said Dr. Darren Vicenti,

Hopi Public Health Authority.

Dr. Vicenti recommends vaccination for

both flu and the newest COVID bivalent

vaccines adding that the newest data

from early vaccine efficacy studies show

they provide almost 80% protection and

help prevent hospitalization and/or emergency room visits. Additional recommendations to prevent or decrease the spread

of COVID include:

• Rapid testing when you experience

symptoms (even if mild), and home

testing prior to any planned indoor gatherings. This is especially important for

Hopi gatherings in kivas as they are considered a closed, indoor setting.

• The use of oral COVID treatment

which are available at HHCC, and should

be started as soon as a positive home test

is detected.

• The use of masks when indoors in

groups in locations where cases are high.

Both Navajo and Apache counties meet

these “high risk” areas criteria. This does

not in any way prevent participation in

or enjoyment of ceremonies. It protects

our communities and elders in alignment

with our basic Hopi teaching and collective, shared responsibility.

• Sharing of Hopi ceremonial pipes has

been identified in the past as a method

of transmission. Cleaning of ceremonial

pipes with appropriate sanitizer solutions

and allowing them to completely dry

prior to reuse is recommended.

• Confirmed positive cases should

continue to maintain isolation for five to

ten days. Those exposed to a confirmed

positive should also maintain quarantine

awareness, masking, and repeat testing in

alignment with CDC guidelines.

• Updating vaccination status with the

new bivalent vaccine. Current vaccination status for Hopi reflects nearly 90%

with at least one vaccination, however

vaccination rates with the new bivalent

vaccine remain low, and concerning.

Hopi community members should ensure

that all individuals and family members

have the most recent bivalent vaccine

available on a daily basis. This should

be done independent of how many prior

vaccinations have been received.

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HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES

Hopi Tutuveni March 15, 2023

Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services Covid-19 Emergency Response August 26, 2022

Report (REPUBLISH)

Due to transitions occurring in DHHS the August 26, 2022 COVID 19 report was the latest

data being provided for the public. Until DHHS and Tribal Leadership determines roles of the

Public Health Authority, no reports will be submitted to Hopi Tutuveni. Hopi Tutuveni will

continue republishing this last and latest Covid-19 Report received from DHHS. Although Hopi

is still under Pandemic status and there are active COVID cases on Hopi, until the Hopi DHHS

provides an update this is the only data Hopi Tutuveni has to report to the Hopi public.

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ – July20, 2022

This data is updated on the Hopi Tribe’s website “COVID-19 Response and Resources” page.

Hopi Health Care Center – Community COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Information

COVID-19 vaccines are available in the afternoons on Mondays and Wednesdays for the

month of July for those 6 months and older. To schedule an appointment call (928) 737-6148 or

737-6081.

Appointments are required. For questions about COVID-19 vaccines please call (928) 7376198 or 737-6197.

COVID-19 Testing Drive-up Testing schedule: Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 AM – 9:00

AM. Enter at the west entrance & drive around back. Mask must be worn by everyone in your

vehicle. Please stay in your vehicle at all times. To schedule for testing or for more information

please call (928) 737- 6187 or 6233.

A COVID-19 Hotline has been created by the Hopi Health Care Center to assist with all

COVID-19 related questions and service requests. The hotline is open Monday–Friday from 8

AM – 5 PM. To contact the COVID-19 hotline please call (928) 737-6187.

WHEN USING AN AT-HOME TEST IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU REPORT

YOUR RESULTS TO THE

COVID-19 HOTLINE AT HOPI HEALTH CARE CENTER OR TUBA CITY REGIONAL

HEALTH CARE CORPORATION SO THAT ACCURATE DATA IS PROVIDED TO THE

COMMUNITY.

VACCINE UPDATE:

On June 17, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized emergency use of

the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention

of COVID-19 to include use in children down to 6 months of age. For more detailed information

please visit www.cdc.gov

TUBA CITY REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION (TCRHCC) COVID-19 TESTING & VACCINATION INFORMATION:

Testing, and now vaccinations, at TCRHCC are being held at the outdoor tent Monday – Friday

from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daylight Savings Time. Rapid and CEPHEID tests can take approximately 3 hours. Send out tests can take 2-3 days. The address for Tuba City Regional Health Care

Corporation is 167 N. Main Street, Tuba City, AZ. For more information regarding Tuba City

Regional Health Care Corporation’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic and testing, please call 1-866976-5941. TCRHCC has at-home COVID-19 test kits available for the community. To request a

test kit please go through the drive up tent from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daylight Savings Time or go

to the pharmacy drive up window after hours.

FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS:

You can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests from the U.S. government at covidtests.gov

by calling 1-800-232- 0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489). Only 4 tests come in an order and only two

orders per household. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Please do not wait to order your tests

when you have been exposed or become symptomatic as the tests will not arrive in enough time

for you to be tested. So please order them now so that you and your loved ones can be prepared.

Households that did not place their first two orders of test kits, can now place their first, second,

AND third order. They must complete the ordering process above three (3) times to place both a

first, second, and third order (for a total of 16 test kits; 4 kits for first order, 4 kits for second order,

8 kits for third order).

FREE N-95 MASKS: The CDC now has a resource on their website where you can see a list

of local pharmacies that have free N-95 masks by using your zip code. Click here or call 1-800232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).

QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION CALCULATOR:

The CDC now has a Quarantine and Isolation calculator that helps determine how long you

need to isolate or quarantine.

SYMPTOMS, QUARANTINE, AND ISOLATION:

Watch for Symptoms - people with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported –

ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to

the virus and can range from mild to severe. The following are COVID-19 symptoms that people

may experience:

• Fever or chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

•New loss of taste or smell

•Sore throat

•Congestion or runny nose

•Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we

learn more about COVID-19. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious

complications from COVID-19 illness.”

Currently, the local health department and HHCC are implement the previously recommended

CDC guidelines which is a 10 day isolation for those who test positive and a 14 day quarantine

for those exposed to an infected individual.

(GLOSSARY ON PG. 5)

Be aware that when someone tests positive they became contagious 2 days before they developed symptoms, or if they are not experiencing symptoms 2 days before they tested positive not

the day they received their results. If someone was less than 6 feet away from a potential positive

case for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24 hour period they would be considered

a close contact regardless of whether or not both parties were wearing masks. For example, Molly

was within 6 feet of Craig on Thursday night for 10 minutes and on Friday morning for 5 minutes.

Craig developed symptoms Saturday evening, was tested for COVID on Monday, and received

their results on Wednesday. Because Molly was within 6 feet of Craig for a total of 15 minutes

over a 24 hour period within the 2 day timeframe she is now considered to be a close contact. If

you have been identified as a close contact you may or may not need to quarantine depending on

your vaccination status.

If an unvaccinated individual that is not positive is having to take care of someone that is infected, they will need to quarantine for 14 days beginning on the infected person’s 10th day of

isolation, with that day being Day 0 and the following day being Day 1. That means the caregiver

could potentially be out of work for 24 days. If a vaccinated person that is not positive is having

to take care of someone that is infected, they will not have to quarantine but will need to get

tested 5 days from the 10th day of the infected person’s isolation. If a vaccinated person develops

symptoms while caring for an infected person they will need to get tested as soon as possible and

remain at home until they receive their results.

Re-testing of COVID-19 Positive Employees. Per guidance and alignment with HHCC, CDC,

state and local health departments, and OSHA workplace guidance for COVID-19 re-testing of

positive or suspected COVID-19 employees before they return to work, nor providing letters to

go back to work is not recommended.

The recommended reason for not re-testing is an individual may continue to test positive on

a viral test long after they are recovered from COVID-19. These dead viral particles will turn

viral tests positive even though they cannot cause disease in others. The Hopi Health Care Center

strongly encourages employers to use the CDC’s symptom and criteria below even if they continue to test positive. Once they meet the three criteria, they are no longer considered infectious

to others. However, if the employee was severely ill (hospitalized) or in immunocompromised,

plead advise them to visit their primary care provide before returning to work.

The “checklist” below has been updated as of the most recent COVID-19 guidelines from the

CDC and will be used by employers to determine when an employee with confirmed COVID-19

may return to work safely. For additional questions, please call the Hopi Health Care Center

COVID-19 hotline (928) 737-6188.

□ It’s been at last ten days since I first had symptoms or received my positive diagnosis if I’ve

not had symptoms (please note date of first symptoms: (________)

□ Overall my symptoms have improved and I am feeling better.

□ It’s been at least 72 hours since I last had a fever without using fever-reducing medicine.

If you checked all three boxes, you are no longer a considered at risk to infect others and can

go back to work!

Hopi Tutuveni March 15, 2023

HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES

Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services Covid-19 Emergency Response, Cont. (REPUBLISH)

Hopi Tutuveni March 15, 2023

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Food Service

Public notice is hereby given that Second Mesa Day School is accepting

competitive sealed proposals from qualified and eligible (licensed) firms

and individuals for their Food Service Project for School Year 2023-2024.

All Requests for Proposals (RFP) must be submitted prior to the closing date

of March 31, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. (MST) to be considered for selection. Late

proposals will be disqualified. In order to be considered for selection, bidders

must submit a complete response to the RFP. RFP Packets are available a the

SMDS Procurement Office or via email. For more information, contact Alice

Snyder at Alice.Snyder@secondmesa.org or call (928) 737-2571, ext. 4208.

Second Mesa Day School reserves the right to reject any and all proposals

submitted, to waive any information or irregularities, and to advertise in its

best interest; and to request additional information from all proposers. Hopi

Owned and Non-Hopi Owned firms and individuals are invited to respond

to this RFP. Interested firms and individuals will be evaluated in accordance

with the requested proposal and applicable law. Bidders should note that any

and all work intended to be subcontracted as part of the bid submittal must be

accompanied by background materials and references for proposed subcontract(s)-No Exceptions.

Sealed bids mailed to: Alice Snyder, Second Mesa Day School

Highway 264 at Texaco Junction

P.O. Box 98

Second Mesa, Arizona 86043

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Request for Proposals for Special Education Services: Special Education

Ancillary/Related Services, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language

Therapist, School Psychologist, ESS Counselor, and Physical Therapist

Public notice is hereby given that the Second Mesa Day School Exceptional

Student Services Department is accepting competitive sealed proposals from

qualified and eligible (licensed) firms and individuals for school year 20232024. All Request for Proposals (RFP) must be submitted prior to the closing

date, March 31, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. MST to be considered for selection. Late

proposals will be disqualified. In order to be considered for selection, bidders

must submit a complete response to the RFP. RFP packets are available at the

SMDS Procurement Office or via email. For more information, contact Alice

Snyder at: Alice.Snyder@secondmesa.org or call (928)737-2571, ext.4208.

Second Mesa Day School Exceptional Student Services Department reserves

the right to reject any and all proposals submitted to waive any information or

irregularities and to advertise in its best interest and to request additional information from all proposers. Hopi Owned and Non-Hopi Owned firms and individuals are invited to respond to this RFP. Interested firms and individuals will

be evaluated in accordance with the requested proposal and applicable law.

Sealed bids mailed to: Alice Snyder, Second Mesa Day School – Exceptional

Student Services Department - Highway 264 at Texaco Junction

P.O. Box 98 Second Mesa, Arizona 86043

The Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

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Hopi Tutuveni March 15, 2023

Ex-Navajo President Zah guided by love for people, family

Hopi Tribal Council

Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma,

Chairman

Craig Andrews

Vice Chairman

Judith Youvella

Tribal Secretary

Nada Talayumptewa,

Tribal Treasurer

Alfonso Sakeva,

Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper

Moenkopi

William Charley

Danny Humetewa Sr.

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By: Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press

Flagstaff, Ariz. (AP) — Wednesday, March 8,

2023 Peterson Zah, a monumental Navajo Nation

leader who guided the tribe through a politically

tumultuous era and worked tirelessly to correct

wrongdoings against Native Americans, has died.

Zah died late Tuesday at a hospital in Fort Defiance, Arizona, after a lengthy illness, Navajo President Buu Nygren’s office said. He was 85.

Zah was the first president elected on the Navajo

Nation — the largest tribal reservation in the U.S.

— in 1990 after the government was restructured

into three branches to prevent power from being

concentrated in the chairman’s office. At the time,

the tribe was reeling from a deadly riot incited by

Zah’s political rival, former Chairman Peter MacDonald, a year earlier.

Zah vowed to rebuild the tribe, and to support

family and education, speaking with people in ways

that imparted mutual respect, said his longtime

friend Eric Eberhard. Zah was as comfortable putting on dress clothes to represent Navajos in Washington, D.C., as he was driving his old pickup truck

around the reservation and sitting on the ground,

listening to people who were struggling, he said.

“People trusted him, they knew he was honest,”

Eberhard said Tuesday.

Aspiring politicians on and off the Navajo Nation sought Zah’s advice and endorsement. He rode

with Hillary Clinton in the Navajo Nation parade

a month before Bill Clinton was elected president.

Zah later campaigned for Hillary Clinton in her bid

for the presidency.

He recorded countless campaign advertisements

over the years in the Navajo language that aired on

the radio, mostly siding with Democrats. But he

made friends with Republicans, too, including the

late Arizona U.S. Sen. John McCain, whom he endorsed in the 2000 presidential election as someone

who could work across the aisle.

Zah was born in December 1937 in remote Low

Mountain, a section of the reservation embroiled in

a decades-long land dispute with the neighboring

Hopi Tribe that resulted in the relocation of thousands of Navajos and hundreds of Hopis. He attended boarding school, graduating from the Phoenix

Indian School, and rejected notions that he wasn’t

suited for college, Eberhard said.

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Village of Kyakotsmovi

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Danny Honanie

Herman G. Honanie

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Arthur Batala

Ronald Humeyestewa

Marilyn Tewa

Mervin Yoyetewa

First Mesa Consolidated

Villages

Albert T. Sinquah

Dale Sinquah

Wallace Youvella, Jr.

Vacant

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Ex-Navajo President Zah guided by love

for people, family continued...

Zah attended community college, then Arizona

State University on a basketball scholarship where

he earned a degree in education. He went on to

teach carpentry on the reservation and other vocational skills. He later co-founded a federally funded

legal advocacy organization that served Navajos,

Hopis and Apaches that still exists today.

Under Zah’s leadership, the tribe established a

now multi-billion Permanent Fund in 1985 after

winning a court battle with Kerr McGee that found

the tribe had authority to tax companies that extract minerals from the 27,000 square-mile (69,000

square-kilometer) reservation. All coal, pipeline, oil

and gas leases were renegotiated, which increased

payments to the tribe. A portion of that money is

added annually to the Permanent Fund.

Despite never having held an elected position,

Zah captured the tribal chairman’s post in 1982,

campaigning in a white, battered 1950s International pickup that he fixed up himself, drove for

decades and that became a symbol of his low-key

style, Eberhard said.

Under Zah’s leadership, the tribe established a

now multi-billion-dollar Permanent Fund in 1985

after winning a court battle with Kerr McGee that

found the tribe had authority to tax companies

that extract minerals from the 27,000 square-mile

(69,000 square-kilometer) reservation. All coal,

pipeline, oil and gas leases were renegotiated, which

increased payments to the tribe. A portion of that

money is added annually to the Permanent Fund.

Zah sometimes was referred to as the Native

American Robert Kennedy because of his charisma, ideas and ability to get things done, including

lobbying federal officials to ensure Native Americans could use peyote as a religious sacrament, his

longtime friend Charles Wilkinson said last year.

Zah also worked to ensure Native Americans

were reflected in federal environmental laws like

the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act.

Zah told The Associated Press in January 2022

that respecting people’s differences was key to

maintaining a sense of beauty in life and improving

the world for future generations. He struggled to

name the thing he’s most proud of after receiving a

lifetime achievement award from a Flagstaff-based

environmental group.

“It’s hard for me to prioritize in that order,” he

said. “It’s something I enjoyed doing all my life.

People have passion, we’re born with that, plus a

purpose in life.”

Zah said he could not have done the work alone

and credited team efforts that always included

his wife, Rosalind. Throughout his life, he never

claimed to be an extraordinary Navajo, just a Navajo with extraordinary experiences.

That resonated with students at Arizona State

University where Zah served as the Native American liaison to the school’s president for 15 years,

boosting the number of Native students and the

number of Native graduates. Zah also pushed colleges and universities to accept Navajo students —

regardless of whether they graduated in the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah portion of the reservation

— at in-state tuition rates.

“It’s thousands upon thousands of Native students not only from Navajo who he encouraged

to stay in school, seek advanced degrees and was

available to counsel when they hit the rough spots,”

said Eberhard, who worked for Zah while he was

chairman. “He completely altered the way Arizona

State University works with Native students.”

Nygren said he first interacted with Zah as a

student at ASU, struck by Zah’s speech that he

described as quiet and structured but powerful and

vivid.

“To see him on the ASU campus brought a lot of

inspiration to myself,” he said. “I probably wouldn’t

have gone into construction management if he

wasn’t so influential at ASU.”

Zah remained active in Navajo politics after he

left ASU, as a consultant to other Navajo [leaders]

topics ranging from education, veterans and housing.

“He was a good and honest man, a man with

heart,” former Navajo President Joe Shirley Jr. said

late Tuesday. “And his heart was with his family,

with the people, with the youth and, certainly, with

our nation, our culture and our way of life.”

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