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November 18, 2020

Volume 28

Number 21

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EXECUTIVE ORDER #006-2020

Declaration: Stay-at-Home Order for All Residents of the

Hopi Reservation in Response to COVID -19

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EXECUTIVE ORDER #006-2020

Declaration: Stay-at-Home Order for All Residents of the Hopi Reservation in Response to COVID -19

WHEREAS, the Constitution and By-laws

of the Hopi Tribe, ARTICLE VI-POWERS OF

THE

TRIBAL COUNCIL, SECTION 1 (a) and

(b) respectively, authorizes the Hopi Tribal Council “To represent and Speak for the

Hopi Tribe in all matters for the welfare of the

Tribe”; and

WHEREAS, the situation regarding the

COVID-19 Coronavirus is rapidly evolving

with continued person-to-person transmission

and confirmed cases within the United States,

the State of Arizona and the Navajo Nation;

and

WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020 the Hopi

Tribe declared a State of Emergency and activated the Hopi Emergency Response Team

(HERT) due to the presence of the COVID-19

Coronavirus in the surrounding areas including

the Navajo Nation; and

WHEREAS, Hopi Emergency Response

Plan (HERP) was adopted by the Hopi Tribe as

the incident management system for preparedness and response to domestic incidents on the

Hopi Reservation; and

WHEREAS, as of November 4, 2020, twenty four (24) new cases of the COVID-19 within

the last 14 days have been confirmed on the

Hopi Reservation; and

WHEREAS, the degree of contact with contagious individuals and the subsequent degree

of continued person-to-person transmission

within and without the Hopi Reservation has

continued to trend upward, which poses a substantial Public Health risk; and

WHEREAS, amid this marked increase

in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Hopi

Tribe is cognizant of the possibility of declining hospital capacity and resources due to the

approaching Influenza season; and

WHEREAS, the health and safety of the

Hopi Community requires a robust and proactive, integrated response to successfully combat the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, shutdowns and orders of this

nature are preemptive, proactive measures

whose effectiveness is dependent on timely

and effective execution; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to section 7-701(2)

of the HERP, the Hopi Tribal Chairman is authorized to provide the necessary direction to

preserve the peace and order of the Hopi Tribe.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED

that the Chairman of the Hopi Tribe issues the

following emergency directives:

1. STAY-AT-HOME ORDER: In order to

preserve the public health and safety of the

residents of the Hopi Reservation and to mitigate the risk of infection, all individuals living

on the Hopi Reservation must stay home or at

their place of residence, with the exception of

essential personnel who are needed to maintain

the continuity of operations for the essential

services and infrastructure of the Hopi community, including the education and business

sectors. The intent of this order is to ensure that

all people on the Hopi Reservation self-quarantine (when showing no symptoms of sickness) or self-isolate (when showing symptoms

of sickness) in their places of residence to the

extent feasible. All provisions of this order

should be interpreted to effectuate this intent.

Failure to comply with any of the provisions

of this order constitutes an immediate threat to

public health.

2. All residents shall be required to stay at

home except to obtain food and other essentials, access medical care, or do work essential to the functioning of tribal government

and society. All unnecessary travel to, from,

and across the Hopi Reservation shall cease.

Should people need to leave home to obtain

such necessities, they should do so in limited numbers and should at all times adhere to

Social Distancing Standards (for example: not

shaking hands, standing at least 6 feet away

from other people, avoiding crowds, etc.).

3. Visitors and Tourists, who under different

circumstances, would be welcome on the Hopi

Reservation, are asked to vacate the Hopi Reservation immediately upon the issuance of this

order by the fastest and safest available means.

4. All businesses within the Hopi Reservation, except Essential Businesses and Services

as defined herein, are required to cease all activities. Restaurants and food service establishments are limited to providing dine-out options

only. To the greatest extent feasible, Essential

Businesses shall comply with the Social Distancing Requirements.

5. Essential Businesses:

a. Heath Care Operations, Essential Governmental Functions and Essential Infrastructure

(e.g. courts oflaw, medical providers for urgent

care, public utilities, and critical school operations such as nutrition programs).

b. Grocery stores food banks, convenience

stores, hardware stores and other establishments engaged in the retail sale of canned food,

dry goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet supplies, fresh meats, fish, poultry, and any other

household consumer products (such as cleaning and personal care products) may continue

to operate so long as it is in compliance with

this order in reference to Social Distancing Requirements and limiting persons on site to no

more than 10 people at any given time. This

includes Businesses that provide food, shelter,

social services, and other necessities o f life

for economically disadvantaged or otherwise

needy individuals. These establishments are

also directed to discontinue self-serve items

such as fountain drinks, nachos, hotdogs and

the use of a microwaves so as to eliminate all

options for high-touch areas.

c. Gas stations, auto-supply, auto-repair, and

related facilities.

d. Businesses providing mailing and shipping services.

e. Educational institutions for purposes of

facilitating distance learning or performing

essential functions, provided that Social Distancing is maintained to the greatest extent

possible.

f. Laundromats may continue to operate so

long as it is in compliance with this order in

reference to Social Distancing Requirements

and Limiting persons on site to no more than

10 people at any given time.

g. Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food, but only for delivery or

carry out. Schools and other entities that typically provide free food services to students or

members of the public may continue to do so

under this order on the condition that the food

is provided to students or members of the public in a manner that is safe and consistent with

Social Distancing requirements. Schools and

other entities that provide food services under

this exemption shall not permit the food to be

eaten at the site where it is provided or in a

manner which encourages gathering.

h. Businesses that ship or deliver groceries,

food, goods or services directly to residences

or other businesses.

1. Home-based care for seniors, adults, or

children. Residential facilities and shelters for

seniors, adults, and children.

j. All short-term lodging, including but not

limited to hotels, motels, short term rentals

(30 days or less), bed and breakfast establishments, lodges and retreats shall cease operations, unless otherwise authorized in writing

by the Incident Command (IC) for emergency

or quarantine purposes, or to provide lodging

for essential personnel. No new booking of

reservations during the pendency of this order

shall be

permitted. Furthermore, current reservations

for the timeframe anticipated in this order shall

be cancelled.

k. Residential and commercial construction

sites may otherwise continue to operate

so long as it is in compliance with this order

in reference to Social Distancing

Requirements and Limiting persons on site

to no more than 10 people at any given

time. This includes contractors necessary to

assist the Tribe in the protection of

public health and for the procurement of material goods and services needed to

assist in preparing for, containing, responding to, mitigating the effects of, and

recovering from the spread of COVID-19.

I. For purposes of this order, all first responders, emergency management personnel,

emergency dispatchers, court personnel, law

enforcement personnel, and others working for

or to support Essential Services are categorically exempt from this order. Further, nothing

in this order shall prohibit any individual from

performing or accessing Essential Governmental Functions. Essential Government Functions

means all services needed to ensure the continuing operation of the government agencies

and provide for the health, safety and welfare

of the public. All Essential Governmental,

Business, and Educational Functions shall be

performed in compliance with Social Distancing Requirements to the extent possible.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that it is

greatly advised that the public take the following preventive precautions:

1. Hopi Reservation Residents are required

to stay home and undertake only those outings

absolutely necessary for their health, safety

or welfare as described herein.

2. A void close contact with people who are

sick.

3. Wash your hands often with soap and

water for at least 20 seconds, especially after

blowing

your nose, coughing, or sneezing or having

been in a public place. If soap and water are

not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

4. To the extent possible, avoid touching

high-touch surfaces in public places, such as

elevator

buttons, door handles, handrails, handshaking with people, etc. Use a tissue or your sleeve

to cover your hands or finger i f you must

touch something.

5. Avoid touching your face, nose, eyes, etc.

6. Clean and disinfect your home to remove

germs: practice routine cleaning of frequently

touched surfaces (for example: tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles. desks, toilets,

faucets, sinks, and cell phones).

7. A void crowds in both the Social and Ceremonial Setting and adhere to Social Distancing Standards (for example: not shaking hands,

standing at least 6 feet away from other people)

8. Avoid all non-essential travel.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this order shall take effect immediately; and rescinds

Hopi Executive Order 005-2020-Phase One

Reopening. This order shall remain in effect

until notice of a downward trajectory of reported cases within a 14-day period and other Hopi

Phase One gating criteria are met. Additional

advisories and orders will follow as warranted.

SO ORDERED THIS 9th DAY OF November 2020.

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Chaco Heritage Tribal Association announcing the establishment of the

Chaco Heritage Tribal Association for the performance of a Tribally-led

Cultural resouce study in the greater Chaco Region

Photo credit: https://www.nps.gov/chcu/index.htm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

CONTACT: Governor Brian Vallo – P:

505-552-6604; E: governor@poamail.org

Aaron Sims – P: 505-681-4015; E:

ams@chestnutlaw.com

Acoma, N.M. – The Pueblos of Acoma,

Jemez, Laguna, and Zuni, and the Hopi

Tribe together announce the establishment

of the Chaco Heritage Tribal Association

(CHTA), an unincorporated association

formed for the express purpose of completing a tribally-led cultural resource

study of the Greater Chaco Region. The

CHTA will undertake the first phase of its

study utilizing funding appropriated by

Congress in the Fiscal Year 2020 appropriation legislation.

The Greater Chaco Region, consisting

of Chaco Canyon and its surrounding cultural landscape, is a sacred and unique

place for the Pueblos and the Hopi Tribe.

Each of the Pueblos and the Hopi Tribe

maintain strong ties to this region through

song, prayer, and pilgrimage today.

For decades, archaeologists and anthropologists have studied Chaco Canyon

without sufficient incorporation of the

voices of the region’s ancestral descendants—the Pueblo and Hopi people. Without these tribal exprts, archaeologists and

anthropologists are often unable to identify important cultural resources. Further,

much of the cultural landscape surrounding Chaco Canyon remains unstudied,

even by archaeologists and anthropologists. Yet, federal agencies often rely on

published information for their review

of impacts on cultural resources prior to

federal undertakings and major federal actions in the Greater Chaco Region, such

as oil and gas leasing and development.

In doing so, these federal agencies do

not have access to necessary information.

This has caused significant concerns about

the impact on Pueblo and Hopi cultural resources, including sacred sites, and cultural practices. As a result, the Pueblos and

the Hopi Tribe have continuously been

forced to protest oil and gas lease sales

and development throughout the Greater

Chaco Region.

In response to this issue, the Pueblos

and the Hopi Tribe have long called for

appropriate tribally-led cultural resource

studies. In 2018, Pueblo leadership, including the All Pueblo

Council of Governors (APCG), engaged

in discussions with the Department of the

Interior about developing the necessary

cultural resource information ahead of decision-making activities. As part of these

discussions, the Pueblos submitted a proposal to carry out such a study. Congress,

at the request of the Pueblos, stepped in to

fund such studies in the Fiscal Year 2020

appropriation legislation (Pub. L. 116-94

(Dec. 20, 2019)).

The CHTA consists of the Pueblos of

Acoma, Jemez, Laguna, and Zuni, and the

Hopi Tribe. The Pueblos of San Felipe,

Santa Clara, Tesuque, and Zia will serve in

supporting roles. APCG, representing the

20 Pueblos in New Mexico and Texas, has

provided its authorization to the CHTA.

When discussions about the best way to

carry out the needed tribally-led cultural

resource study began, the four Pueblos of

Acoma, Jemez, Laguna, and Zuni stepped

forward due to their expertise and capacity. These Pueblos invited the Hopi Tribe

to join the effort in acknowledgment of its

ongoing cultural ties to the Pueblos, its relation to the Greater Chaco Region, and its

expertise in carrying out this type of study.

After forming the CHTA as an unincorporated association, the member tribes elected Governor Brian Vallo of the Pueblo of

Acoma as the CHTA’s Chairman and Rick

Smith, Sr. of the Pueblo of Laguna as the

CHTA’s Vice-Chairman.

On November 12, 2020, the CHTA entered into a Grant Agreement with the Department of the Interior to utilize a portion

of the funding appropriated by Congress

in the Fiscal Year

2020 appropriation legislation to begin

work on the study. The work it undertakes

with this limited funding will focus on a

landscape-level review that looks at the

connection of the five member tribes of

CHTA to the landscape. The CHTA will

seek additional federal and private funding to complete the intent of the full study

originally proposed to the

Department of the Interior. The CHTA,

and the Pueblos more broadly, believe this

entire proposed study must be completed

in order for the Department of the Interior

to have the information it needs.

“On behalf of the Chaco Heritage Tribal Association, I am pleased to announce

the beginning of a critical endeavor to

protect Chaco Canyon. We are grateful

for this opportunity to perform a culturally appropriate and tribally-led cultural

resource study. For too long, the Pueblo

and Hopi peoples’ voice has been absent

in the study of Chaco Canyon, the Greater

Chaco Region, and of our ancestors. The

information from each of the five member

tribes of the Association will be critical to

the protection of our cultural resources,

including our sacred sites, from future oil

and gas development,” said Association

Chairman, Governor Brian

D. Vallo of the Pueblo of Acoma. “The

CHTA is appreciative of Congress and the

Department of the Interior for providing

funding toward completion of this important study. We look forward to building

upon this study in future work for the expansion of our knowledge and the incorporation of other Pueblos who also maintain connection to this shared and sacred

place.”

“The protection of Chaco Canyon and

the Greater Chaco Region has been a

grave concern for the All Pueblo Council

of Governors for many years. The collective advocacy of the Pueblos and our

relatives from Hopi has culminated in this

unprecedented opportunity. The APCG

gave its blessing for these five member

tribes of the Chaco Heritage Tribal Association to carry forward this momentous

work. We hope their efforts may benefit

our ancestors, our ancestral homeland,

and all Pueblo people.” APCG Chairman,

Governor Wilfred Herrera, Jr. – Pueblo of

Laguna.

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HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES

Hopi Tutuveni November 18, 2020

Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services Covid-19 Emergency

Response November 16, 2020 Report

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ – November 16, 2020 — As we have anticipated, we have more vaccine news. And the news is good. Anthony Fauci,

Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said

the Moderna vaccine’s early results were ‘stunningly impressive’. In a

recent brief he expressed his enthusiasm, “the idea that we have a 94.5

percent effective vaccine is stunningly impressive. It is really a spectacular result that I don’t think anybody had anticipated would be this good.”

This news follows the recent announcement that Pfizer and BioNTech’s

vaccine was more than 90% effective in preventing the disease.

U.S. virus cases have spiked in recent weeks as the weather turns colder, and medical experts have warned that the situation could get worse. It

will take time before a coronavirus vaccine is available to the wider public, and the months between now and then will be challenging according

to U.S health experts. Vaccines prevent diseases that can be dangerous,

or even deadly. Vaccines greatly reduce the risk of infection by working

with the body’s natural defenses to safely develop immunity to disease.

Vaccines help develop immunity by imitating an infection. This type of

infection, however, almost never causes illness, but it does cause the immune system to produce T-lymphocytes and antibodies. Sometimes, after getting a vaccine, the imitation infection can cause minor symptoms,

such as fever. Such minor symptoms are normal and should be expected

as the body builds immunity.

Here is a quick overview of the COVID-19 statistics on a national,

state, and local level:

As of this date – November 16, 2020

The United Sates now has approximately 11 million confirmed positive

cases with 138,025 new cases and over 245,470 deaths reported.

Over 276,912 confirmed positive cases now exist in Arizona. Of those,

close to 7,159 are in Navajo County alone.

The Hopi Health Care Center has tested over 5,306 patients to this date.

Over 532 of those tests at Hopi Health Care Center came back positive

with 376 from Hopi Tribal members. Tuba City Regional Health Care

Corporation reported 58 positives for Hopi Villages with a combined

number of 439 positive Hopi Tribal members.

The information below provides a glimpse of the current numbers in

those respective villages.

* The information by villages presented above is released by the Hopi

Department of Health & Human Services, and the data shown reflects patients tested at the Hopi Health Care Center and at the Tuba City Regional

Health Care Corporation specifically on Hopi tribal members. The data

from Lower and Upper Munqapi is consolidated until specific data can

be re-verified. (+) number decreased due to individual being identified

from another village. The community of residence for one Hopi Tribal

member who tested positive at HHCC is in the Phoenix metropolitan

area. The community of residence for four Hopi Tribal members who

tested positive at HHCC is in Winslow. The data here does not include all

state-wide data from other facilities such as Flagstaff, Winslow, Phoenix

or other hospitals.

** A total of 439+ individuals who tested positive are members of the

Hopi Tribe.

+ Includes Village member(s) retested positive

Prevention:

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. People

with these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19:

- Cough

- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

- Or at least two of these symptoms:

- Fever

- Chills

- Repeated shaking with chills

- Muscle pain

- Headache

- Sore throat

- Congestion or runny nose

- Nausea or vomiting

- Diarrhea

- New loss of taste or smell

Children have similar symptoms to adults and generally have mild illness.

This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for

any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Happy Thanksgiving to All

The Hopi Tribe will be observing an EXTENDED THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY on November 26-27, 2020 per

the November 13, 2020 Memorandum to ALL Departments, Programs, Villages and the Judicial Branch.

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Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services Covid-19 Emergency Response

November 16, 2020 Report, Cont.

Simple Reminders from the CDC to Keep Safe

376

Please if you are sick, stay home, except to get medical care. Even if you are not sick

please remember to:

•Keep at least six feet between you and other people and don’t go to--or host--parties

or other group events.

•Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when you are around others or

when you go out in public.

•Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or hand sanitizer

with at least 60% alcohol if you can’t use soap and water.

•Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash

your hands.

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Hopi Tutuveni November 18, 2020

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL Fourth Quarter Session September 1, 2020

AGENDA MONTH OF NOVEMBER

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Action Item #026-2020 – To approve

the Charter of Incorporation for the Tawa’ovi

Community Development Corporation to establish a federally chartered corporation – Author/Andrew Gashwazra, Director, Office of

Community Planning & Economic Development – TABLED

2. Action Item #061-2020 – To approve the

settlement agreement in the Hopi Tribe v. United States of America, No. 06-0941 (Fed. Ct of

Claims) – Author/Fred Lomayesva, General

Counsel, Office of the General Counsel - TABLED

NEW BUSINESS

1. Action Item #082-2020 – To approve the

appointment of Judge Justin Richland as Hopi

Appellate Court Justice – Author/Timothy L.

Nuvangyaoma, Chairman, The Hopi Tribe

2. Action Item #083-2020 – To approve the

Hopi Project Namitunatya information to be

included in a new publication on improving

indigenous peoples health – Author/Dana Russell, Manager, Hopi Cancer Support Services

3. Action Item #084-2020 – To clarify the duties and authorities of the Law and Order Committee – Author/Clifford B. Qotsaquahu, Vice

Chairman, Law and Order Committee

4. Action Item #085-2020 – To approve and

accept $279,601.00 from the Office of Justice

Programs for the SMART FY 2020 Support for

Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program – Author/Virgil Pinto, Chief, Hopi Law

Enforcement Services

5. Action Item #086-2020 – To approve the

ICWA Attorney Contract with Brian Webb –

Author/Norma Sekayumptewa, Acting Supervisor, Social Services Department

6. Action Item #087-2020 – To authorize

Hopi’s Tribally Controlled Schools to request

waivers of certain federal regulatory and reporting requirements for the school year 20202021 – Author/Alban Naha, Interim Superintendent, Hopi Junior Senior High School

7. Action Item #088-2020 – To approve and

authorize land access and use, consistent with

previously approved HAMP design, planning

and surveys, for

construction and operation of the HAMP

water system and powerline – Author/ Carroll

Onsae, General Manager, Hopi Utilities Corporation

8. Discussion – Seawall Properties Foreclosure – Wilfred Gaseoma, Chairman, Hopi Investment Committee - **Time Certain – November 2, 2020 @ 1:00 p.m.

9. Budget Oversight Team’s collective recommendations for the FY 2021 Budget – Clark

W. Tenakhongva, Vice Chairman, The Hopi

Tribe/Chairman, Budget Oversight Team -

**Time Certain – November 3, 2020 – 9:00

a.m. to 12:00 noon.

10. Presentation re: Approval of Quarters to

be built on the current Indian Health

Service Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC)

leasehold to house HHCC staff – Scott Fillerup,

PE, MBA, CEM, CHFM, Commander, US

Public Health Service

**Time Certain – November 3, 2020 @ 1:00

p.m.

11. BIA FY 2023 Tribal Budget Formulation by Gerald Calnimptewa, Tribal Operations

Officer, Office of Tribal Operations – Dwayne

Secakuku, Tribal

Council Representative, Village of Bacavi

12. Discussion – Mine Reclamation on Black

Mesa and Kayenta Mines by Benjamin Nuvamsa – Merwin Kooyahoema, Tribal Council

Representative, Village of

Mishongnovi

13. Discussion – Vehicle Insurance purchased through the Hopi Tribe by Mildred Talashoma, Board Chair, Village of Walpi – Dale

Sinquah, Tribal Council Representative, First

Mesa Consolidated Villages

14. Discussion/Possible Action to approve

announcement of vacancies on the Hopi Tribal

Housing Authority Board of Commissioners –

Albert T. Sinquah, Tribal Council Representative, First Mesa Consolidated Villages

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Hopi Tribal Council

Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma,

Chairman

Clark W. Tenakhongva,

Vice Chairman

Dwayne Secakuku,

Interim Tribal Secretary

Wilfred Gaseoma, Tribal

Treasurer

Violet Sinquah, SergeantAt-Arms

Village of Upper

Moenkopi

Robert Charley

Philton Talahytewa, Sr.

Hubert Lewis, Sr.

Michael Elmer

Village of Bakabi

Dwayne Secakuku

Clifford Qotsaquahu

Village of Kyakotsmovi

David Talayumptewa

Phillip Quochytewa, Sr.

Danny Honanie

Herman G. Honanie

Village of Sipaulavi

Rosa Honanie

Alverna Poneoma

Dennis Koeyahongva

Village of Mishongnovi

Craig Andrews

Ronald Humeyestewa

Merwin Kooyahoema

Annette F. Talayumptewa

First Mesa Consolidated

Villages

Albert T. Sinquah

Dale Sinquah

Wallace Youvella, Sr.

Wallace Youvella, Jr.

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POSITION OPEN: 11-16-2020

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or of interest to Tutuveni readers.

We are especially interested

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for style, length and clarity. If

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words and submissions may be

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for deadline schedule).

The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with a circulation

of 2,500 copies throughout the entire Hopi Reservation. The paper

is delivered on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month to the

following locations: Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi Legacy

Inn, Hotevilla Store, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Tribal Government

Complex, Hopi Cultural Center, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca

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CLOSING DATE: 11-27-2020

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NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY

LAW CENTER

The Native American Disability Law Center (Law

Center) is looking for qualified

applicants for an Advocate position. The Law Center is a private non-profit organization

that provides legal services to Native Americans

with disabilities living on or near the

Navajo and Hopi reservations. The Law Center is

committed to ensuring that Native

Americans with disabilities have access to justice

and are empowered and equal membersof their

communities.

While a B.S.W. or a B.A. or B.S. in psychology, edcation, or a related field is preferred,

we will also consider applicants with an Associates

Degree in similar fields, especially if

it is combined with practical experience with abuse

and neglect investigations. Also,

familiarity with the service delivery system for people with disabilities is a plus. Travel

will be required. Preferably applicants should be

able to communicate and interpret

effectively in Navajo or Hopi.

While most of the Law Center’s staff are currently

working remotely, this position will

be located in either the Law Center’s Farmington or

Flagstaff Office.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary: $30,000 - $45,000 DOE

The Law Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative

action employer.

Preference is given to qualified Hopi, Navajo and

other Native American applicants.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to

apply.

For an application and job description, please call

505-566-5880 or send email to

info@nativedisabilitylaw.org.

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to:

Therese E. Yanan

Executive Director

Native American Disability Law Center, Inc.

905 W. Apache Street

Farmington, New Mexico 87401

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Hopi Tutuveni November 18, 2020

The Native vote turned out Hopi Law Enforcement Services

October 2020 Report

... so today it’s celebration

Rep. Sharice David tweets a photo of herself and the now President-elect Joe Biden. (Twitter

photo)

Indian Country Today

Patience was rewarded. Across the

country people were on keyboards, social

media, and posting that moment when the

television networks called this election

and began using the title of President-elect

Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

Rep. Deb Haaland, Laguna Pueblo and

a Democrat from New Mexico, tweeted that the future is “looking bright.

President-elect Joe Biden & Vice President-elect Kamila Harris will be strong

leaders as we address the public health crisis, combat climate change, & build back

better than before.”

However, Rep. Markwayne Mullin,

Cherokee Nation, and a Republican from

Oklahoma said: “Voters decide who wins

the election, not the media. I fully support

President Trump as he continues to fight

for every legal vote to be counted.”

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez

said the people have spoken.

“The First Americans of this country,

including a large majority of Navajo voters, had a major impact in the outcome of

the presidential election in several swing

states – that needs to be recognized and

acknowledged by all,” he said. “Both

campaigns fought hard for Native American votes, particularly Navajo votes, and

that’s truly a reflection of the growing in-

fluence and power of tribal nations across

the country.”

Nez said in a news release that he met

with Biden and Harris to talk about the

tribal nations plan. “The Navajo Nation

now looks forward to working together

with the Biden-Harris Administration to

put that plan into action,” he said.

Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis also said that the Native

American vote played a key role in the

outcome and the community now expected to be “treated with respect.”

From Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation

Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said the

Cherokee Nation’s “hand of friendship

remains extended and our resolve that the

U.S. honor its promises to #IndianCountry

remains firm”

In Washington, State. Rep. Debra

Lekanoff, Tlingit, posted about the moment she heard the news.

“I was in middle of my morning run with

Cedar, the wonder dog, when my daughter

sent me the text that I knew would change

the lives of all Americans. We are all celebrating with hope, faith, and happiness. It

is time for our Nation to heal, deconstruct

racism, end hatred, and dissolve the darkness,” she wrote in her weekly newsletter.

“Together we will rebuild who we are as

Americans, and that in this new era, united

we stand.”

HLES provides this report as a service

to the citizens of the Hopi Reservation.

HLES reserves the right to restrict the release of certain reports, which may not be

available or are currently under investigation. During the month of October 2020,

Hopi Law Enforcement Services received

a total of 712 calls for service.

Accidents = 12

Juvenile Call = 1

Agency Assist = 10

Medical Calls = 58

Alcohol Offenses = 98

PropertyDamage/Vandalism = 10

Animal Calls = 105

Search & Rescue = 8

Assault = 29

Sex Offenses = 1

Attempt to Locate/Missing Persons = 8

Suicide/Suicide Attempt = 11

Breaking & Entering = 9

Suspicious Person/Circumstances = 22

Child Abuse = 19

Theft/Fraud = 11

Civil Disputes/Citizens Assist = 45

Traffic Offenses = 27

Court Order/Process = 7

Trespass = 2

Disorderly Conduct = 32

Wanted Person = 1

Dept. of Natural Resources = 1

Weapons Offense = 11

Fight/DV = 22

Welfare/Property/SecurityChecks= 136

Fire/Controlled Burns = 15

Woodlands Violation = 1

HLES had one significant call that resulted in the arrest of one person and the

seizure of 24.960 grams of methamphetamine, 5.658 grams of marijuana and one

firearm. This case was submitted to the

FBI for federal charges.

DRUG ARRESTS:

7

DRUGS SEIZED:

14.57

total

grams Marijuana

25.44

total

grams Meth

1,935.66 total

ounces Alcohol

FIREARMS SEIZED: 1

TOTAL ARRESTS FOR OCTOBER:

53 (37 booked and 16 cited and released/

charges filed)

DISCLAIMER: An arrest is not an indication of guilt, all parties are innocent

until proven guilty in a court of law. Initial

charges can be reduced or dropped at the

discretion of the Hopi Tribal Prosecutor.

The Hopi Law Enforcement Services

can be reached at 928-734-7340 for emergency and calls for service. For HLES

Administration, Records requests or

non-emergencies call 928-734-7344.

ATTENTION VENDORS,

On November 9, 2020, Executive Order No. 006-2020 Stay-AtHome Order was issued for ALL Hopi

Residents. The Office of Revenue Commission under careful

review and consideration, have

determined to allow vending. All vending activities are subjected

to all COVID-19 restrictions,

protocols, and guidelines. Any vendor not abiding by these guidelines will have their permit suspended.

Any questions, you may contact the office at (928) 734-3172.

Gayver Puhuyesva, Chief Revenue Officer