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Volume 30

WEDNESDAY

DECEMBER

Number 22

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7, 2022

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

5 Warning Signs

for

Driver

Fatigue...

PG 3

HDS Book Club...

PG 6

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COMMUNITY

Hopi Tribal Secretary Judith Youvella is depicted on the left, swearing int First Mesa Consolidated Villages Representatives l-r Albert T. Sinquah, Dale Sinquah, and Wallace Youvella, Jr. who were seated on Hopi Tribal Council on December 1, 2022. Additional Representatives from Kyakotsmovi Village were also seated, those being David Talayumptewa,

Danny Honanie and Gary Kelhoyouma. Follow up article and picture will be included in the December 14th publication.

Association of American Indian Physicians: Child vaccinations against COVID-19 are critical...

-More on pg. 11

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Hopi Tutuveni December 7, 2022

Public Service Announcement

Hopi

Law Enforcement Services

Currently Experiencing

Phone Lines Issues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Submitted by: LaVaun Dyer,

Police Administrator, Hopi Law

Enforcement Services

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – December

2, 2022 Hopi Law Enforce-

ment Services is currently

experiencing issues with our

phone lines.

Or if at all possible, call

from a landline phone to 928734-7340.

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Hopi CHR Program Announces Car

Seats Available In Time for Christmas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Submitted by: Felicia R. Mata,

Community Health Representative

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – December 1,

2022 and are you aware that children

up to the age of 9 should continue

using a car seat?

As children grow, car seat needs

and how they are used in your car

will change. So to ensure you are

buckling your child/children in age

and size appropriate car seats, booster seats and seat belts, join the Hopi

Community Health Representative

(CHR) Program and Hopi Department of Transportation on Friday,

December 16, 2002 for the “Car Seats

for Christmas” event at the Hopi

Wellness Center located in Kykotsmovi, Ariz.

The event is free and open to any

expecting parents or families with

children. The only requirement to

receive the free car seats is to attend

one of the sessions about car seat

safety. There will be two sessions on

December 16th, which participants

can attend. Session 1, beginning at

9:00 a.m. and Session 2 beginning

at 1:30 p.m. with a maximum of 15

participants per session.

Registered participants will receive

education on car seat safety, a new

car seat, how to properly install the

new car seat, as well as having the

any current car seat/s inspected for

proper installation.

Registration is now open and will

close on Wednesday, December 14,

2002, or when both sessions are at

maximum capacity.

You can register online at: https://

forms.gle/kpxoMES9wzQuMTMc7

or email Lori Honyaoma, CHR, at

LHonyaoma@hopi.nsn.us.

Car seats are vital to the safety

of our children and reduces serious

injuries and death by up to 80%.

Accidents are unpredictable and can

have detrimental outcomes. So each

time you rev up your vehicle to make

that drive, no matter how short the

drive, make it a habit to buckle up,

use a child safety seat and keep your

child/children under 12 years old in

the back seat.

Take advantage of this great

learning opportunity and get a free

car seat for Christmas! Sessions are

filling quickly, so register today! For

more information, call the Hopi CHR

Office at (928) 737-6342 or Lori

Honyaoma at (928)737-6345. Happy

Holidays from the Hopi CHR Program!

Driving While Sleepy and

Fatigued Can Cause Danger

Submitted by: Kevin Dennis, Structure Firefighter – Department of Public

Safety

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – November 21,

2022 and with the upcoming Holidays

and traveling many of us will be doing,

here is some information about the topic

of “Driving While Sleepy and Fatigued.”

As a reminder, take your time when

traveling and give yourself time so that

you won’t be speeding and rushing

around which also leads to motor vehicle

crashes. Along with this PLEASE take

the time to remind your family, children

to avoid driving while intoxicated.

Health Issues of Fatigue

The lack of sufficient sleep that often

causes driver fatigue can lead to chronic

health problems. Diabetes, heart disease

and obesity have been correlated with

sleep loss. People who are sleep-deprived

are more likely to consume high-energy,

sugary food and drinks, which may also

contribute to various health problems.

Inadequate sleep has been linked to depression and anxiety.

Drowsy Driving and Its Dangers

Driver fatigue can be more serious than

a feeling of tiredness – it often produces

drowsiness or even causes short sleep

episodes. Driver fatigue is one of the

most common – and serious – hazards on

the road and is a threat to anyone behind

the wheel or on the highway. Awareness

of driver fatigue and measures to prevent

driver fatigue are understanding: 1. What

causes driver fatigue. 2. Physical and

cognitive effects 3. Drowsy driving dangers and 4. Who is at risk 5 - Prevention

and management.

Why do I get so tired when I drive?

This usually happens when a driver has

not slept enough, but it can also happen

because of untreated sleep disorders,

medications, drinking alcohol, or shift

work.

What causes driver fatigue?

Driver fatigue results from one or

several factors: physical tiredness, long

working hours, or sleep deprivation

What time is considered the danger

zone for fatigued drivers?

Sleepiness can result in crashes any

time of the day or night, but three factors

are most commonly associated with

drowsy-driving crashes, which occur

most frequently between midnight and

6:00 a.m., or in the late afternoon.

Physical and cognitive effects or

drowsy driving

A lack of sufficient sleep or feeling

of weariness can diminish alertness and

concentration, meaning that drivers are

less able to recognize oncoming hazards.

Reaction times are slowed, as well as the

decision-making process. All these can

lead to accidents, or make them more

severe.

What are 5 warning signs for driver

fatigue?

You can avoid fatigue crashes by recognizing the early warning signs:

•

Yawning.

•

Poor concentration.

•

Tired or sore eyes.

•

Restlessness.

•

Drowsiness.

•

Slow reactions.

•

Boredom.

•

Feeling irritable.

How can I get more energy when

driving?

Here are 7 tips to boost your energy

and stay alert when driving:

• Get plenty of sleep the night before

you drive

• Take a nap

• Take a walk before the day starts

• Turn the temperature down

• Caffeine

• Stay hydrated!

•Finally, eat energy-boosting foods!

From Hopi Fire/Rescue we wish every

one of you Happy Holidays, enjoy your

time with family and loved ones. Uma

sòosoyyam naami tunatyàltotini. Itam

umuy kyàakyawnaya.

For more information on this topic,

please contact Kevin Dennis, Structure

Firefighter - Depart-ment of Public Safety

at: KDennis@hopi.nsn.us or (928)7343665.

Hopi Tutuveni December 7, 2022

HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

Fourth Quarter Session

September 1, 2022 AGENDA

Amendment #2 MONTH OF November 2022

COMPLETED ITEMS

NEW BUSINESS

1. Action Item #087-2022 –To approve Sole Source Consulting Agreement with Oxbow Data Management Systems, LLC

– Author/Dana Russell, Manager, Hopi Cancer Support Services

– Approved

2. Action Item #089-2022 – To approve Arnold & Porter

Contracts (1882 Reservation Land Matters) and (Miscellaneous)

– Author/Fred Lomayesva,General Counsel, OGC – Approved

3. Action Item #092-2022 – Lease Option Agreement for the

I-40 Solar Project –Author/Edison Tu’tsi, Manager, OHL – Approved

4. Action Item #094-2022 – To approve Amendment to Consulting Agreement No. 22-013 – Author/Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa,

Director, Hopi Dpt of Education and Workforce Development

- Approved

5. Action Item #095-2022 – To accept grant award in the

amount of $472,894.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime – Author/

Ronald Honyumptewa, Director, Department of Public Safety &

Emergency Services - Approved

6. Action Item #097-2022 – To approve a new Employment

Contract for Mr. Marc Roy for three (3) years effective November 9, 2022, to serve as Chief Judge of the Hopi Tribal Courts –

Author/Mervin Yoyetewa, Tribal Council Representative,Village

of Mishongnovi - **Time Certain – November 7, 2022 – 12:30

p.m. (add-on 11/7/2022) - Approved

7. Action Item #003-2023 – To approve a FY 2023 General

Fund Budget – Author/Nada Talayumptewa, Tribal Treasurer,

The Hopi Tribe (Add-on) - Approved

8. Action Item #004-2023 – Lower Colorado Conservation

Program – Author/Dale Sinquah, Chairman, Water/Energy Committee (Add-on) - Approved

9. Presentation/Review of DES Tribal Consultation Policy

– Jocelyn Beard, Tribal Relations Manager, Office of Tribal

Relations - **Time Certain – November 7, 2022 – 1:00 p.m. Complete

10. Discussion/Possible Action: Update Bears Ears Litigation – Carlene Tenakhongva, Deputy General Counsel, Office of

General Counsel - **Time Certain – November 7, 2022 – 3:00

p.m. - Complete

11. Discussion/Possible Action – Installation and connection

of powerlines at Turquoise Well Complex – Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma, Chairman, The Hopi Tribe **Time Certain – November

9, 2022 – 1:00 p.m. - Complete

12. Further discussions with the Budget Oversight Team on

budgets of the Chairman,Vice Chairman, Executive Director,

Election Board and Tutuveni – **Time Certain – November 10,

2022 – 9:00 a.m. – Complete

13. Presentation of the FY 2023 General Fund recommended

budgets for final review and approval – Eugene Talas, Chairperson, Budget Oversight Team - **Time Certain – November 21,

2022 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Complete

14. Presentation entitled “The Taking of Hopi Lands”, a re-examination of the Hopi Land Claims and Land Dispute – Clay

Hamilton, Geodetic Technician, Land Information Systems **Time Certain November 23, 2022 1:00-5:00 p.m. - Complete

15. Letter (undated) from Dale Sinquah, Tribal Council Representative, First Mesa Consolidated Villages; RE: Fourth Priority

Lower Colorado River Water Allocation at Cibola Farms for

discussion and possible action - **Time Certain –November 10,

2022 – 1:00 p.m. – Complete

16. Letter dated September 23, 2022 from Jayson Paymella;

RE: Concerning Information in regards to the Village of Tewa’s

affairs – Wallace Youvella, Jr.,Tribal Council Representative,

First Mesa Consolidated Villages - Withdrawn by Council Representative Youvella, Jr.

17. Letter dated October 25, 2022 from Jack E. Harding, Jr.,

President, Hopi Day School Board – Anita Bahnimptewa, Tribal

Council Representative, Village of Sipaulovi - **Time Certain

– November 22, 2022 – 1:00 p.m. – Withdrawn by Council Rep

Bahnimptewa

REPORTS

1. Law & Order Committee – 2022 Comprehensive Report **Time Certain – November 23, 2022 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

- Complete

*Hopi Tribal Council may go into Executive Session on any

agenda item

**Time Certain Requests

Hopi Tutuveni December 7, 2022

Association of American Indian Physicians: Child vaccinations against COVID-19 are critical to preserving our native

cultures

New resources made available during Native American Heritage

Month to improve health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska

Native youth

Oklahoma City, Okla. - The

Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP), a national non-profit

working to improve the health of

American Indian and Alaska Native

communities, is partnering with the

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

in a campaign to encourage increased

COVID-19 vaccination rates among

American Indians and Alaska Natives – with an emphasis on vaccines

for children ages 6 months and up.

November is Native American Heritage Month, and improving Native

American health outcomes continues

to be a top priority for the healthcare

industry.

“Protecting our communities includes protecting our children, who

contract and spread viruses sometimes at a higher rate than others because of their close proximity to peers

in daycare and school,” said AAIP

Executive Director Tom Anderson.

“Our hope is all American Indians

and Alaska Natives eligible for the

COVID-19 vaccine – especially

children – get vaccinated and keep up

with their boosters and other seasonal

vaccines. AAIP is proud to stand with

and serve tribal members, physicians,

healers, elders and our vast network of communities. Healthy tribal

communities mean we can continue

passing traditions on to our next generations of leaders.”

AAIP directly addresses health

disparities among Native populations.

According to the National Institutes

of Health (NIH), American Indian

and Alaska Natives suffer the highest

rate of caregiver loss from the pandemic – 4.5 times higher than White

children. The pandemic affected Native American communities acutely.

In the same study, NIH noted that 1

of every 168 American Indian/Alaska

Native children experienced orphan

hood or death of a caregiver because

of COVID-19.

AAIP physicians say these disparities make vaccinations crucial for native youth who can get sick or spread

the disease to more vulnerable native

community members like teachers,

caregivers and community elders.

“As the pandemic has evolved, so

have our efforts to protect our communities. Child vaccinations against

the COVID-19 pandemic are safe,

effective and available to American

Indians and Alaska Natives, and

they’re a tool for maintaining our cultures and keeping friends and neighbors healthy,” said AAIP President

Lukejohn Day, MD. “Vaccination is

a community effort with a colossal

community impact.”

As COVID-19 and variant cases are

expected to rise over the holidays and

into the winter, AAIP is providing

parents, caregivers and physicians’

online resources at aaipvax.org to increase awareness of and accessibility

to vaccines and boosters. The interactive site includes statistics, trending

topics and safety information regarding child COVID-19 vaccinations.

Additionally, video resources were

made available this month to make

critical and accurate information even

more accessible.

AAIP recommends American Indians and Alaska Native parents and

caregivers contact their local Indian

Health Service Clinic, pharmacy or

physician to schedule COVID-19

vaccines and boosters for themselves

and their families.

About the Association of American

Indian Physicians (AAIP)

Hopi Tutuveni December 7, 2022

Hopi Day School Book Club Update

November - December 2022

Submitted by: Deborah Deborah Baker, BSW/MS, Parent Liaison - Hopi Day School

Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – November 17, 2022 is a good date to remind readers and supporters of the Hopi

Day School Book Club that the monthly reading takes place on the First Monday of Each Month at 6:00

p.m. on our local Hopi radio station, KUYI Radio 88.1FM.

To follow up on the previously published article, the November Guest Readers were the creators of The

Reading is Medicine Book Club based in Phoenix, Ariz. - Bobbi Nez and Tamara Littlesalt-Butler.

Bobbie Nez and Tamara Littlesalt Butler, Co-Founders of The Reading Is Medicine Book Club originating from Phoenix, AZ, were introduced to the Hopi Day School Book Club in 2021 and since, we have

been working together to promote our joint goal of literacy.

Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard was presented to us by Bobbie Nez. It was a fun read as it is a topic

many are familiar with. The story talks about how Fry Bread can be experienced through our five senses

and also how it represents us as Native American people.

We had a fun conversation about the page that reads, “Fry Bread is Art!” which is in reference to when

we are first learning to handle fry bread dough; we agreed that is a time when Fry Bread can be considered “Art” based on the many shapes we create.

Tamara Littlesalt-Butler, shared the book, “Forever Cousins” by Laurel GoodLuck. This is a story of

two cousins who are also best friends. They both lived in the city until one cousin and her family moved

back to the “REZ.” They wonder how different life will be and worry about the continuation of their

friendship. They learn the result when they come together at a family reunion.

It is a great book to discuss the topics of empathy and building relationships. HDS Second Grade teacher, Samantha Sekaquaptewa discussed how both books are topics that many Native children are familiar

with and how this familiarity helps children connect with the content of each book. Connecting to the

topics of books can help expand a child’s discussion on books. Also, when reading with a child you can

stop at different parts of the book and ask the child to predict what will happen next. After reading the

next part or page, you can make a comparison. This helps children develop analytical skills.

Both readers complimented the academic insight HDS includes as part of the book discussions. Hopi

Day School would like to thank The Reading Is Medicine Book Club for partnering with us and implementing our first project - a Bookmark Exchange.

Students of Hopi Day School created handmade bookmarks and The Reading is Medicine Book Club

collected bookmarks. Each group exchanged the bookmarks to connect and encourage reading with one

another. Askwali to Bobbi Nez and Tamara Littlesalt-Butler.

The December 2022 HDS Book Club Special Guest Reader will be Hopi Tribal Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma. We are excited about the Chairman’s book selection, “Field Mouse Goes to War” - a favorite

story in our Hopi Community.

The HDS Book Club was formed to promote literacy in the home and assist parents with improving

reading skills with their child/children. The Book Club is aired on KUYI Hopi Radio 88.1 FM on the First

Monday of each Month at 6:00 p.m. following station Identification. (Due to upgrades occurring at KUYI,

all book club sessions are currently prerecorded.)

Hopi Tutuveni December 7, 2022

Interior Department Announces New Partnerships and Offices to Leverage

New Resources for Indian Country

New Office of Strategic Partnerships will develop and build sustainable

public-private initiatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

By: U.S. Department of the Interior

Washington, D.C. – November 30, 2022

In opening remarks at the 2022 White House

Tribal Nations Summit today, Secretary of the

Interior Deb Haaland announced a series of

actions to support Tribally led conservation,

education and economic development through

a new Office of Strategic Partnerships. The

Department also announced a new joint project between the Bureau of Indian Education

(BIE) and Trust for Public Lands to create culturally informed outdoor educational spaces,

the renewal of “The National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education,” and new

partnerships with community organizations to

catalyze economic opportunities across Indian

Country.

“At the Department of the Interior we have

a solemn duty to honor and strengthen the

federal government’s nation-to-nation relationships with Tribes. Today’s announcements

reaffirms that commitment and will bring

increased and much needed resources to Indigenous communities,” said Secretary Haaland.

The new Office of Strategic Partnerships

will assist with building partnerships, leveraging resources, and promoting innovative

solutions for Indian Country. It will work to

bring awareness of the needs and unique status

of Tribal communities as federal-philanthropic initiatives and programs are developed.

Housed within the Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs and with support from a

partnership with Native Americans in Philanthropy, the office will work in close coordination with the White House Council on Native

American Affairs and other federal partners to

help Tribes and Tribal organizations develop

and build long-term sustainable bonds with

philanthropy, non-profit organizations and the

business community to further conservation,

education and economic development initiatives in Indian Country.

Through the office, the Department will help

manage a diverse set of collaborative efforts

with philanthropic and non-profit organizations, including a new partnership between

BIE and the Trust for Public Land’s Community Schoolyards Project to create culturally

informed outdoor educational spaces. Working

closely with Tribal communities, the Trust for

Public Land has helped design multi-purposed

outdoor spaces that infuse physical activity,

education, Native languages and cultural

heritage. In 2023, this innovative partnership

will help fund nine new schoolyards in Tribal

communities:

• Coeur d’Alene Tribal School, De Smet, ID

• Crazy Horse School, Wanblee, SD

• John F. Kennedy School, White River, AZ

• Menominee Tribal School, Neopit, WI

• Northern Cheyenne Tribl Schl, Busby, MT

• Pine Ridge School, Pine Ridge, SD

• Rock Creek Grant School, Bullhead, SD

• Santa Fe Indian School, Santa Fe, NM

• Wingate Elementary Schl Ft. Wingate, NM

In support of these new strategic initiatives,

Secretary Haaland is renewing “The National

Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education.” Founded in 1999, the congressionally

chartered -but long unused - nonprofit organization has a mission to promote educational

opportunities for American Indian students

attending BIE schools. Through the National

Fund, the Department will support Tribally-led

educational initiatives, including its work on

Native language revitalization.

The Department also announced the signing

of new MOUs between the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs and the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN)

to support Tribally-led community based

economic development entrepreneurship; with

Enterprise Community Partners to support

affordable housing and homeownership within

Tribal communities; and with the Native CDFI

Network and Oweesta Corporation to increase

access to financial resources and leverage

opportunities for Tribal communities and

entrepreneurs.

The White House Tribal Nations Summit

provides an opportunity for Administration

and Tribal leaders from the 574 federally

recognized Tribes to discuss ways the federal government can invest in and strengthen

nation-to-nation relationships as well as ensure

that progress in Indian Country endures for

years to come. A livestream of each day’s

events can be viewed at the Interior Department’s YouTube page (link is external).

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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!

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The Hopi Tribe, located in Kykotsmovi, Arizona, will receive bids for the construction of an

addition and renovation to The Hopi Health Care

Center on the Hopi Reservation, Polacca, Navajo

County, Arizona. The construction contract shall

include selective demolition, landscaping, parking

and sidewalk improvements and miscellaneous site

utility work.

Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. MST on

January 20, 2023, at the Hopi Tribal Headquarters

at 123 Main Street, in Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona.

Faxed or emailed bids are not allowed. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Hopi

Health Care Center Conference Room on Friday,

December 16, at 10:00 a.m. MST.

A digital packet of the Construction Documents

may be obtained at Albuquerque Reprographics

(Albuquerque), Dodge Report / McGraw-Hill

(Albuquerque, Phoenix, Flagstaff), and Northern

Arizona Plan Room (Flagstaff)

Contact is The Hopi Tribe, Office of Financial

Management, Procurement Section, Cheryl Tootsie, Contracting Officer, 928-734-3000, x3351,

CTootsie@Hopi.nsn.us. The Hopi Tribe reserves the

right to reject any or all bids received.

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

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Association of American Indian Physicians: Child vaccinations against COVID-19 are critical to preserving our native

cultures

New resources made available during Native American Heritage Month to improve health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native youth

Oklahoma City, Okla. - The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP), a national non-profit working to

improve the health of American Indian and Alaska Native communities, is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control

(CDC) in a campaign to encourage increased COVID-19 vaccination rates among American Indians and Alaska Natives

– with an emphasis on vaccines for children ages 6 months and up. November is Native American Heritage Month, and

improving Native American health outcomes continues to be a top priority for the healthcare industry.

“Protecting our communities includes protecting our children, who contract and spread viruses sometimes at a higher rate than others because of their close proximity to peers in daycare and school,” said AAIP Executive Director Tom

Anderson. “Our hope is all American Indians and Alaska Natives eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine – especially children

– get vaccinated and keep up with their boosters and other seasonal vaccines. AAIP is proud to stand with and serve tribal

members, physicians, healers, elders and our vast network of communities. Healthy tribal communities mean we can continue passing traditions on to our next generations of leaders.”

AAIP directly addresses health disparities among Native populations. According to the National Institutes of Health

(NIH), American Indian and Alaska Natives suffer the highest rate of caregiver loss from the pandemic – 4.5 times higher than White children. The pandemic affected Native American communities acutely. In the same study, NIH noted that

1 of every 168 American Indian/Alaska Native children experienced orphan hood or death of a caregiver because of

COVID-19.

AAIP physicians say these disparities make vaccinations crucial for native youth who can get sick or spread the disease

to more vulnerable native community members like teachers, caregivers and community elders.

“As the pandemic has evolved, so have our efforts to protect our communities. Child vaccinations against the

COVID-19 pandemic are safe, effective and available to American Indians and Alaska Natives, and they’re a tool for

maintaining our cultures and keeping friends and neighbors healthy,” said AAIP President Lukejohn Day, MD. “Vaccination is a community effort with a colossal community impact.”

As COVID-19 and variant cases are expected to rise over the holidays and into the winter, AAIP is providing parents,

caregivers and physicians’ online resources at aaipvax.org to increase awareness of and accessibility to vaccines and

boosters. The interactive site includes statistics, trending topics and safety information regarding child COVID-19 vaccinations. Additionally, video resources were made available this month to make critical and accurate information even

more accessible.

AAIP recommends American Indians and Alaska Native parents and caregivers contact their local Indian Health Service

Clinic, pharmacy or physician to schedule COVID-19 vaccines and boosters for themselves and their families.

About the Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP)

In 1971, fourteen American Indian and Alaska Native physicians endeavored to improve the overall health of their communities and the Association of American Indian Physicians was born. Today, hundreds of licensed and practicing physicians around the country are committed to that same mission. AAIP pursues excellence in Native American health care by

advocating education in the health sciences and honoring traditional healing principles. AAIP members directly address

widely acknowledged disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native health. For more information about the Association of American Indian Physicians, see aaip.org. Vaccination campaign resources can be found at aaipvax.org.

Media Contact: Katy Fabrie; 405-403-5423 or kfabrie@goodengroup.com

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.

Leroy Sumatzkuku

Michael Elmer

Village of Bakabi

Marilyn Fredericks

Vacant

Village of Kyakotsmovi

David Talayumptewa

Gary P. Kelhoyouma

Danny Honanie

Herman G. Honanie

Village of Sipaulavi

Rosa Honanie

Anita Bahnimptewa

Raymond Namoki

Village of Mishongnovi

Pansy Edmo

Delores Coochyumptewa

Mervin Yoyetewa

First Mesa Consolidated

Villages

Albert T. Sinquah

Dale Sinquah

Wallace Youvella, Jr.

Vacant

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Hopilavit - Everyday words

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Kyesmismuyaw - December

Wiiki’yma - Guide (Singular)

Tuwi’yta - Able (skillful)

Pö’i’yta - Debt (Have)

Sivaqöpqö - Heater

Yuki’at - Accomplishment

Öqala - Determined

Hopiiqatsi - Hopi Way of Life

Tukopna - Accuse

Alögö - Different

Nù’okwa - Kind Hearted

Hintsakpi - Activity

Hötsiwa - Doorway

Ngahu - Medicine

Pu’ason - Afterward

Hiihiko - Drink

Muytala - Moon Light

Qe’ti - Back out of

Nan’ip - Each (of two)

Tömö - Season (Winter)

Novaki - Bakery

Tutuqayiw - Education

Nuvati - Snowed

Tuptsiwni - Belief

Töövu - Ember

Nawini - Suggestion

Kwusiva - Bring

Tumal’aya - Employee

Tsangaw - Thank Goodness

Pàato - Burst

Tunatya - Endeavor

Kyaamuya - Winter (Solstice)

Pitanakts - Cap/Hat

Naatsiki - Factionalize

Hihìiyà - Wow!

Sikiki - Car (Auto)

Qöpqö - Fire place

Kansulmongwi - Chairman

Saavu - Fire wood

Namora - Choice

Tuuqayta - Fluent

Iyoho’ti - Cold (Weather)

Qalaptu - Get Over (Recover)

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Larry’s Corner

See the problem is...

Growing up on the reservation taught me that everything out here is tough to accomplish. I mean, living on

the reservation…life is hard. You would have to work for

everything from food to education and everything in between.

But when I was growing up, I don’t think I ever paid attention to how life was for me then. When you’re a mush

head kitten, it seems you ignore the bad things in your

childhood. Of course, we all have scars, but look at us

now; we’re entirely “NORMAL.”

When you’re a mush head kitten, you don’t think about

the bad things in the “now” REZ life, like drugs and alcohol. Back then, energy, as a simple force, was accessible.

All you had to do was wait till your parents called you

into the house. Or, you could eat at someone’s house, and

they would take you home afterward, right?

As kittens, we knew that there were drugs and alcohol

in the village, but it was never a bother because it was

frowned upon. We would make fun of the village drunks,

and they would cower in shame for what they did. But

nowadays, the entire village seems to be one big drunk

person. And it’s easy to be one big intoxicated person because you can buy alcohol and drugs on the reservation.

All you must do is go next door and ask. Even the “grandma” next door will say, “$20 for a bottle”… it’s that easy.

It’s strange because, in a short amount of time, drugs

and alcohol have shaped and impacted the Hopi community drastically. The drunks we use to make fun of that

cowered in shame seem to have no shame at all. When

did that change? Now we don’t make fun of them anymore. We say, “Daha is drunk again,”…and we go back

to our daily business.

Younger kids already know what a drunken person

looks like even before their first birthday. It’s like we

have engrained drugs and alcohol into our Hopi culture

now, and we accept that it’s part of our everyday tradition.

With drugs and alcohol now seeming to be part of our

culture, killing and stealing acts are followed closely.

See, when I was growing up, I thought that killing and

stealing were only on TV or in the big city. I would have

never thought that those types of words would ever be

used on the Hopi reservation because it was never part of

our vocabulary when I was growing up. But now we hear

that every day in the community and on Facebook. Of

course, we have a legal system that tries to improve our

“problem” but even that is broken and when you have an

entire reservation full of drugs and alcohol, the problem

seems to be growing from generation to generation.

So how can we solve this reservation-wide problem?

That is one question I don’t have a solution for. It’s like

trying to solve a division problem that we haven’t seen in

over 20 years. We cannot solve it, but that doesn’t mean

there isn’t a solution. It just means that this problem is

something that the entire reservation must come up with

and not just a single person or group.

Of course, in schools, we teach our children about

the dangers of drugs and alcohol by showing them what

could happen to them if they do “go down that path.” And

it seems somewhere down the road, they will eventually try drugs and alcohol, and some will become addicted

and others will not, but I guess it’s how we are all raised.

Do we accept that drugs and alcohol are part of the Hopi

culture now? Or do we put a barrier between us to not see

the absolute truth?

When I think of the word “STEAL,” it seems that it

is always used on Facebook. Every time I read it, it will

say something like, “Someone stole my Hopi belt” or

“Someone stole my grandma’s walker.” We are getting

to the point where “BIG CITY” problems are becoming

our problems. Why don’t we do anything about it? Well,

I say it’s because we know that person’s grandmother,

grandfather or relative and they are good people. We are

all scared to accuse someone of stealing because of the

thought of what might happen if we accuse someone for

stealing.

I’m pretty sure that a long time ago, when a Hopi per-

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son was caught stealing, it was dealt with in a village

setting where the person who stole something would do

something to work off their debt to the community. Or

that person would be shamed into not stealing anymore

by having their behavior corrected by the village and not

just an individual. But it’s not like that anymore; we are

a close community, yet we are miles apart because we

don’t know who our neighbors are anymore.

Of course, we have several groups who educate the

community about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and

I applaud them for that. At least they are trying to make

a change for our Hopi people. But, when you have just a

simple group trying to make a change, it is not enough

to make a dent, but they try, and they will continue to

educate the Hopi community about the dangers of drugs

and alcohol. Every Hopi family here on the Hopi reservation has a person who drinks those lives with them, and it

seems that we are forced to accept them as they are.

So, let me ask, is it ok to do that? Is it ok to treat them

like this is part of our culture now? So, what can we do?

I guess that’s something we must “individually” come

up with as a solution. Sometimes we will try to come up

with answers like rehab centers or more PSA’s about the

“DANGERS OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL,”… but are

they working? How can we keep the dangers of drugs and

alcohol away from kids?

I advise you that drugs and alcohol are touchy subjects

on the Hopi reservation. Some will not want to look at the

truth of this epidemic, and some will try to improve the

problem. Educating our younger generation about these

problems is one thing. Eventually, they will not be mush

heads anymore, so they will have to be the ones to come

up with their solution to this problem. All we can do is

try to make sure we are all adults and show our younger

generation that there is still hope in this Hopi world of

ours and one without so much of an impact from drugs

and alcohol if we could just choose not to use either one,

even for one day at a time.

Hopi Tutuveni December 7, 2022

NAU expands Access2Excellence program to

members of Arizona’s federally recognized

tribes

The program, which offers tuition-free education for first-time undergraduate students at any of NAU’s sites, reflects the university’s longstanding commitment to Native American and Indigenous students.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Submitted by: Dian Rechel, Northern Arizona

University

Flagstaff, Ariz. – November 14, 2022, honoring its

longstanding commitment to Native American students

and communities, Northern Arizona University today

announced it would provide full tuition coverage for

members of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes beginning in fall 2023 through an expansion to the Access2Excellence initiative.

Ensuring access to an affordable, high-quality education is the foundation of NAU’s vision. The Access2Excellence (A2E) initiative, announced earlier this year, is a

cornerstone of that work, providing full tuition coverage

for all new first-time undergraduate students with a family income of $65,000/year or less beginning in fall 2023.

This extension of A2E for members of Arizona’s 22

federally recognized tribes reflects NAU’s strategic priority of being the nation’s leading university serving Indigenous Peoples. Now, NAU will ensure tuition coverage

is not dependent on family income level and will apply

to all new and transfer students, including those who live

outside of Arizona but are members of the 22 Arizona

tribes.

“At NAU, we pride ourselves on our service to Native

American students and the communities they represent,”

said NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera. “Extending

A2E eligibility for our Arizona tribal members is an important step as we plant seeds for the success of future

generations of Native American students at NAU. My

thanks to our team and our engaged tribal partners who

work every day to make higher education accessible and

affordable to all.”

NAU is creating pathways to enhance access to higher education for Native American students, building on a

foundation that has placed the university at the forefront

of institutions across the nation in awarding degrees to

Indigenous students. NAU has been recognized as a leader in many fields, including:

• No. 1 in public health bachelor’s degrees

• No. 1 in hospitality management bachelor’s degrees

• No. 1 in education master’s and doctoral degrees

• No. 4 in total master’s degrees

• No. 6 in total doctoral degrees

“Last year on Indigenous Peoples Day, President Cruz

Rivera announced a redoubling of our efforts to better

partner with and serve Indigenous communities in Arizona by expanding access to Native American students

and supporting their success,” said Ann Marie Chischilly,

Vice President for Native American Initiatives. “Today’s

announcement follows through on that commitment. I am

honored that NAU is so focused on advancing our work

as an Indigenous serving institution for the betterment of

the native nations of Arizona and beyond.

NAU offers a robust and intentional community of support for Native American and Indigenous students who

entrust their educational journey to the university. From

the Native American Cultural Center, a centrally located

cultural and programming space that serves as a home

away from home for Indigenous students on campus, to

the Office of Indigenous Student Success and the newly launched Indigenous Peoples Living-Learning Community, NAU is committed to providing a supportive

environment that complements its exceptional academic

programs, fueling students’ economic mobility and social

impact.

The university is uniquely positioned to set the standard for Native American student access and success in

higher education. NAU’s Flagstaff Mountain Campus is

located in close proximity to 11 tribal nations, including

the Navajo Nation, which has the largest Native American population in the United States, and the university’s

footprint in more than 20 statewide locations offers many

access points to meet students where they live and learn.

Native American leaders share support for A2E

initiative

“Many Native American students chose to join the

workforce because the cost of attending college is just

too expensive,” said Lena Fowler, chair of NAU’s Native American Advisory Board. “With NAU extending its

Access to Excellence (A2E) program to Arizona’s 22 fed-

erally recognized Native American Tribes, this gives our

Native American students the opportunity to pursue their

dream of earning a higher education at NAU.”

“I’m pleased to hear that NAU is extending the Access

to Excellence program to members of all 22 federally recognized Native American Tribes in Arizona,” said LuAnn

Leonard, Hopi-Tohono O’odham, member of the NAU

Native American Advisory Board and former member of

the Arizona Board of Regents. “This strategic commitment will enable and encourage more Hopi students as

well as other Arizona tribal students to earn their college

degree at NAU and use their skills to strengthen our Native communities.”

“On the Navajo Nation, thousands of students graduate

from high school each year. For many, going to college is

not affordable,” said Jonathan Nez, President of Navajo

Nation, NAU alumnus and member of the NAU Native

American Advisory Board. “With NAU extending its

Access to Excellence program to Arizona’s 22 federally

recognized tribal nations, Navajo students will be encouraged to know that they can go to NAU without having to

worry about how they will pay for tuition.”

Details about A2E for members of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes can be found online at nau.

edu/a2e. As NAU implements the program, the university will first use tuition scholarships offered at

the time of admission, and any other federal grant

program, such as the Pell and the remaining costs

will be funded by NAU. Additional aid like tribal

scholarships will not be used for tuition costs and

can be applied instead for other costs of attending

college, like housing, books and other fees—ensuring Native American students eligible for this program have access to all opportunities to make their

NAU education affordable.

Specific questions about financial support can be

answered by calling NAU’s Student Service Center

at (928) 523-9501.

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Hopi Tutuveni December 7, 2022

Yurok Tribe Announces Partnership for New Treatment and

Housing Initiative

Friendship House partners with Tribe on Indigenous treatment and housing

solutions

For Immediate Release

Submitted by: Brad Angerman, Pyramid Communications

San Francisco, CA- November 21, 2022 The Yurok

Tribe and Friendship House, a Native-led nonprofit serving urban Indians in San Francisco, are partnering to

build a residential treatment center in Yurok territory and

two housing projects in San Francisco. The projects will

serve Native people living in both rural and urban areas

in Northern California.

“This is one of the first times that an urban-rural support network is being created for Native peoples,” said

Joseph James, Chairman of the Yurok Tribe. “Too often,

Tribes and urban Indian organizations are pitted against

each other for limited funding. This partnership shows

what is possible when we put the needs of all Native people first and foremost, and focus on providing holistic

services on and off-tribal lands.”

With support from Governor Newsom and Friendship

House, the Yurok Tribe received $15 million from the

California Department of Health Care Services to construct a residential treatment center on the Yurok Reservation in Northern California. The Center is part of Yurok

Tribe’s $100 million dollar Regional Wellness Plan for

the region, and will provide outpatient and Medication

Assisted Treatment services to serve tribal citizens from

seven different tribes and Native peoples throughout

the region. Friendship House, a leader in treatment and

recovery programs for Native peoples since 1963, will

provide technical assistance to the Tribe in operating the

facility.

The Yurok Tribe and Friendship House will also de-

velop two housing projects for Native people in San

Francisco — a 65-unit sober-living transitional housing

facility and an 85-unit affordable housing facility for

first-time Native homeowners.

“Other successful models of treatment and housing

have proven what we know to be true,” said Gabriel Pimentel, executive director of Friendship House. “Safe,

affordable housing is key to long-term sobriety and

well-being.”

The treatment center and housing projects are part of

a larger Friendship House-led environmental and racial

justice campaign called “The Village SF Initiative” to reclaim and rebuild community for urban Indians.

Both Yurok Tribe and Friendship House are focused

on Indigenous-led solutions for Native peoples. Friendship House has seen high rates of success with its treatment programs, with more than 80% of its graduates

maintaining sobriety 6 months or more after completing

the program.

“The health, violence, poverty and housing disparities that exist today in Native communities can be traced

directly to federal and state policies including genocide,

boarding schools, and federal relocation,” said Abby

Abinanti, Chief Judge of the Yurok Tribe. “But it is up

to Native people, leaders, and organizations to develop

solutions. We must not wait for the solutions we know

that work. And what we know is that Native communities

are safest when we create and build our own solutions.”

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About the Yurok Tribe:

The Yurok Tribe is the largest tribe in California with

more than 6,300 tribal members and ancestral homelands

spanning across Humboldt and Del Norte counties, into

the Pacific Ocean and along the Klamath River. For additional information about the Yurok Tribe, visit https://

www.yuroktribe.org.

About Friendship House:

Friendship House is the oldest social service organization in the country run by and for American Indians and

Alaska Natives. Since 1963, the organization has helped

nearly 6,000 clients recover from substance abuse using

a model that integrates traditional Native healing with

other evidence-based practices. For additional information, visit https://www.friendshiphousesf.org.

About California’s Native population:

California has the highest Native American population

of any state, and represents 12 percent of the total Native population in the country - which is approximately

740,000 people. California currently has 109 federally

recognized tribes, with nearly 100 separate reservations

or rancherias, and 81 groups petitioning for federal recognition. California’s tribes are as small as five members

and as large as 6,000 members. 90% of the American Indian population in California now resides in urban areas.

Additional statement from White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Member and Regenesis Institute Founder Harold Mitchell Jr.:

“I believe this unique partnership and coalition could

very well serve as a National Model for the Federal Interagency Council as a Best Practice guide for other Native

and Tribal communities Nationwide.”

Additional information, statements from White House

Environmental Justice Advisory Council and HUD follow.

Hopi Tutuveni August 17, 2022

Weatherization

Assistance program

No-cost, energy-efficient

home improvements

APS customers who own a home on Navajo or Hopi tribal land may be eligible for no-cost,

energy-efficient home improvements that could help lower your energy bill, including:

• Air sealing

• Improved insulation

• Heating, cooling and air quality

The energy-efficient improvements are made through Red Feather Development Group.

To learn more and see if you qualify, call Red Feather at 928-440-5119.

More ways to save on your energy bill

Our Energy Support program offers qualified customers a 25%

discount on their energy bill every month. To see if you qualify

and find other assistance resources, visit aps.com/assistance.

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