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Volume 30

WEDNESDAY
DECEMBER

Number 22
44˚/17 ˚
Sunny

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

COLUMN

Page 17

LARRY’S CORNER

See the problem is...
Read more about it

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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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.

HLES
Alternate Number:
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Incoming calls from cellu- We apologize for this inconlar phones are being received, venience and are working to
however, the caller cannot get this issue resolved.
hear dispatch on the other end.
Please use the HLES alternate number if you experience
this issue.

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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.

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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

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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)

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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.)

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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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HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES

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

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

INVITATION FOR BIDS
Hopi Health Care Center Renovation Project

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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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Hopi Tutuveni Staff
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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
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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

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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
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.

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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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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

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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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Ahopi_arizona%3Aff834b55e9fd8811. Public record. Not legal advice.