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Sunny Khalsa rides her horse, and her camel travels behind on the Hopi reservation (Photo by Romalita Laban/HT) By: Romalita Laban, Managing Editor files, it was known that a woman was travel- elling packs, necessary for such a journey. Hopi Tutuveni ling through Hopi on some type of journey. Sunny Khalsa was pleasant in sharing her Find out how Until June tenth, it wasn’t too clear exactly main mission of committing to empower Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – Monday, June 10, why and what motivated such an individual women. She expressed the desire to tell to enter, in the 2019 was the day the Hopi Tutuveni finally to commit to such travel. women to, “Follow your strength. Find our got a chance to connect with the infamous After connecting to the tall lean “pahana” place of power.” She also shared that she is description “lady travelling with a camel” as she made woman, it was obvious that she could handle a professional photographer and even had a stop at the corner of Arizona Highway 264 riding a horse but it made this Managing Ed- some good picture taking tips for this novice and Indian Route 2 to rest, feed and water itor wonder if she rode the camel, too. After photographer, too. below. her two companions, Meshach the Camel observing her visitation with other curious In addition to knowing quite a bit about and El Markeyn the Horse. Hopi community members and listening in, photography, Sunny also shared that she is a Since seeing local Hopi community mem- it would soon be known that the camel was horse trainer and currently lives in Colorado bers posting updates on their Facebook pro- brought along to aid with carrying the trav- but grew up in New Mexico until Enter Now! Cont on Page 2 Hopi Tutuveni Counting Down Days to 2019 Subscription Drive

All items are donated by local artists and local gift shops here on the Hopi reservation. (Photo by Carl Onsae/HT) Romalita Laban, Managing Editor the Hopi Tribe by August 2019 and while Hopi Tutuveni the loss will impact the Hopi Tribe’s overall budget, we at Hopi Tutuveni can Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – Since the June feel assured that we have done something fourth announcement of the Hopi Tu- to support operations and the production tuveni’s 2019 Subscription Drive, the of our valuable asset - our very own Hopi Tutuveni staff has become even more newspaper, written word and history. excited and motivated to see this vision In addition to investing our skills to- of revenue generating, while attending to wards marketing the idea, designing a ensuring readers get their paper, coming still photography photo shoot, writing to fruition. the article and then posting on the Hopi In a sense, taking action to see the idea Tutuveni’s website page at https://www. through the announcement phase has hopi-nsn.gov/news/hopi-tutuveni/, the sparked a sense of empowerment in tak- staff has also practiced in-kind support ing control of our future, in light of recent by being vested in the cause by donat- news about the loss of revenues coming ing items for the incentive baskets. We from the Peabody Coal mine to the Hopi believe putting our support in action will Basket made out of Hopi Tutuveni newspapers, will be raffled off in Hopi Tutuveni Tribe. The loss is expected to be felt by demonstrate to our readers and... Subscription drive (Photo by Carl Onsae/HT) Cont on Page 3

EDITORIAL COLUMN COMMUNITY PUBLIC Junior Miss Cherokee Hopi CHR Teen Night a LARRY’S CORNER Fire Fighter Fun Day visits the Hopi reservation Success “CHAIR WARS“ Read more about how the Read more on her visit to Read about how teaching Read how Larry is fighting Hopi reservation prepres the Hopi reservation teens about teen “stuff” over...CHAIRS? for the summer.

More on Page 9 More on Page 5 More on Page 4 More on Page 10 Page 2 Hopi Tutuveni June 18, 2019 Female horse trainer-empowering Hepatitis A outbreak reaches 8 women, Cont. Arizona counties

Sunny Khlala’s camel Meshach (Photo by Carl Onsae/HT) Jessica Rigler, assistant director at the Arizona Department of Health Servic- es, says the best way to prevent contracting hepatitis A virus is to thorough- ly wash your hands after using the restroom and get a vaccination. (Photo by Alicia Canales/Cronkite News) By Abbagail Leon Mass produced food can be at risk. Last Cronkite News week, the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis- tration alerted consumers of a hepatitis PHOENIX – A national outbreak of A virus contamination of certain kinds hepatitis A, which can cause nausea, of frozen blackberries under the Kroger jaundice and, in rare cases, kill, is sweep- “Private Selection” brands. According ing through the state, Arizona health of- to the FDA, there have been no reported ficials report. cases of hepatitis A linked to the con- Two people have died of the liver dis- sumption of the blackberries. ease in Arizona. Since November, 353 “Every year, we will often see smaller cases have been reported, according to outbreaks of hepatitis A that are associ- the Arizona Department of Health Ser- ated with a contaminated food product,” vices. Nearly 90 of those cases were re- Rigler said. ported in May in eight counties, includ- About 80% of people who contract- ing Maricopa County, the state’s most ed hepatitis A over the course of seven populous. months had to be hospitalized. Groups The best ways to protect against the at a high risk of infection include young Sunny Khlala’s riding on HWY 264 to Tuba City (Photo by Carl Onsae/HT) highly contagious virus are through vac- children or workers in child care, people travelling to India for boarding school, that way. cination and regular handwashing, DHS who are homeless, use drugs or have been which the community she lived in whole- Khalsa also shared that her commit- said. Hepatitis A is contracted by eating incarcerated, according to DHS. heartedly sponsored. She further ex- ment to take on the journey started a year food or drinking water contaminated with State health officials encourage those plained that in addition to committing to ago with her making a visit to Hopi in the virus through feces. That happens who are at a high risk to contract the virus taking the journey to empower women March 2019 to better plan out her path when an infected person does not wash receive a hepatitis A vaccination. They she also wanted to visit her childhood along the way. She started out on May his or her hands properly after using the recommend it for food-service workers, homeland during the time, so she jour- fifteen and at the time we met, wason restroom. child-care workers and children who are neyed from Colorado through New Mex- the twenty-fifth day of the journey. She Common symptoms include a sudden at least 1 year-old and in a child care set- ico and back across to the Grand Canyon, also shared a few interesting tidbits about fever, jaundice, abdominal pain, nausea ting. in as she described a “horseshoe” path. preparing Meshach the camel for the trip. and clay-colored bowel movements. The About 20 states are experiencing an Khalsa described her meetings along She described training him for 3 days of virus also affects liver function. outbreak of the virus, including nearly the way as being very pleasant and said, travel with 3 days rest and up to this day “If you are experiencing any symptoms 4,700 cases in Kentucky and about 3,000 “I love the connectedness of your com- seemed to be following that training plan of concern it is important to reach out to in Ohio, according to the Centers for Dis- munity.” She also expressed a desire to well. Sunny also shared that camels can your health care provider,” said Jessica ease Control and Prevention. Nationally, observe some of the Hopi ceremonies. carry 1 thousand pounds at maturity and Rigler, DHS assistant director. “There is 189 people have died over three years. With her companions to care for, she that Meshach wasn’t quite at that matu- no treatment for hepatitis A.” did not have a chance to visit any Hopi rity level since he is only 6 years old. villages where ceremonies were taking Although Khalsa’s goal was to reach place, although she did get invited. the Grand Canyon by June 15, 2019, af- Other observations she mentioned was ter finding out that the Summer Solstice American Red Cross Sound the how much of a noticeable difference is occurring on June 21, 2019, she didn’t there was in the amount of trash present, have a problem with extending the goal Alarm. Save a Life. Campaign once she reached the Gallup area. She by a few days. expressed her concern for the amount of The latest update Hopi Tutuveni ac- Styrofoam and plastic on the reservation quired about Sunny, Meshach and El Takes Place on Hopi and hoped that somehow that consump- Markeyn on their journey was that due tion could be changed via use of “consci- to a wounded right foot, Meshach had entious consumption.” She also described to be picked up and was being hauled by that being a concern as she is challenging horse trailer. He hasn’t left his compan- herself to be aware of others and respect ions though and as of today, he is in route for other’s humanity. She also mentioned while following Sunny and El Markeyn that she did have a strong identity to the to their final destination, the Grand Can- Sikh religion but expressed that she was yon. not on the journey to influence others into FOOD 3 Ways to Make the Most of

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RomalitaNative Laban, Hopi Tutuveni American and Dependency Veterans and Indemnity Compensa- Eugene Talas, Hopi Office of Veterans tion (DIC) when a Veteran dies because Services of these presumptive disabilities. VA is launching a nationwide campaign Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – June 12, 2019 to roll out VA Claims Events in collabora- Hopi Office of Veterans Services- an tion with tribal communities. VA realizes nounced that on Wednesday, June 19, that reaching these Veterans could have 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the a direct, tangible impact on the lives of Veterans Affairs Office and the Hopi Of- thousands of previously unreached Veter- fice of Veterans Services and the Hopi ans and their spouses. This will help VA Vet Center will host a VA Claims Event enhance and improve the experience for to identify and assist Veterans who may all Veterans and their families. have presumptive disabilities and who “With the focus on Veterans with pre- might be eligible for a VA pension claim. sumptive disabilities and those who are The event will be held at the Hopi Vet pension eligible, VA is hopeful we can Center Outstation at 1 Main Street in Ho- help Indian Country Veterans access the tevilla, Ariz. full range of benefits they have coura- LETTER TO THE EDITOR A presumptive disability is a condition geously earned through their service,” that the VA presumes is related to military said Stephanie Birdwell, Director, VA’s service, although the condition may first Office of Tribal Government Relations. appear after discharge from the military. “It is my goal to have as many Veterans These conditions may qualify for VA attend this local event to meet face-to- compensation payments. face with VA benefits counselors to- ap The theme of the event is, “Your Ser- ply for VA benefits for which they may vice. Our Mission: Bringing VA Benefits be eligible. We encourage all Veterans to Home” take this opportunity to connect with VA If you are a Veteran and interested in on the many benefits available to them,” attending this event, please bring the fol- said Eugene “Geno” Talas, Manager - lowing documents which will help expe- Hopi Veterans Services, Hopi Tribe. dite the claim process: In addition, spouses may be eligible for •Medical records / medical evidence Dependency and Indemnity Compensa- (doctor or hospital reports); tion (DIC) when a Veteran dies depend- •Any documents that provide historical ing on the status of the Veteran. or military information needed for the For more information contact: Eugene disability you are claiming; “Geno” Talas, Manager, Office of Hopi •Discharge or separation papers (DD214 Veterans Services at (928)734-3461 or or equivalent); Sharon Fredericks, Readjustment Coun- •Dependents’ records (marriage certifi- selor at (928) 734-5166; or Lorae Homa- cate, death certificate, child birth certifi- na Pawiki, VA Office of Tribal Govern- cate); ment Relations at (928) 776-5306. •Spouses / widows may be eligible for Page 4 In the Community June 18, 2019 Fire Fighter Fun Day, A Way to “Fire Up” the Summer

Paul Saufkie teaches a young boy on how to properly drag a fire hose (Photo by Carl Onsae/HT)

Students learn about fire safety, while eating snow cones. (Photo by Carl Onsae/HT) Get ready for summer with money-saving options.

Plan now to manage summer electric bills. Make sure you’re on the plan that’s right for A young girl struggles to drag a water filled fire hose but manages to drag your family. And don’t wait, have your AC unit it back to its destination. (Photo by Carl Onsae/HT) checked today. Sign up for Budget Billing and CARL ONSAE an educational piece which the Hopi Fire pay about the same amount each month all HOPI TUTUVENI Fighters could share with the Hopi youth while ensuring appreciation for what the year long. For qualified customers who need Kykotsmovi, Ariz. - On May 31, 2019 Hopi Fire Fighters do on a daily basis. the Hopi Fire and Rescue Department in With large firefighter type water hoses, help with their bill, we offer discounts and other conjunction with the Hopi Wild land Fire the children actually dragged along and assistance programs. These are just some ways department, the Hopi Resource Enforce- practiced several training exercises while ment Services, Hopi Emergency Servic- in attendance. The day was filled with the we’re working to keep Arizona’s power clean, es, and Bureau of Indian Affairs, teamed kid’s laughter and excitement, surround- reliable and affordable. up to present the “Fire Fighter Fun Day” ing the water fights. And of course, free to the Hopi community. The event was a snow cones, to top off the day with a cool great way for the Hopi youth to start off treat. the summer vacation. The event was held In addition to getting wet with the wa- at Hopi Day School in Kykotsmovi, Ariz. ter hoses, the youth also learned how fire aps.com/save at the big baseball field and was the tip- fighters have to train in using the hoses ping point in starting the summer off with and how much of a risk is present fighting fun and fire safety education. fires in the wood lands and during struc- Paul Saufkie, Emergency Management tural fires, as well. Coordinator and Hopi Fire Fighter led the Saufkie and his crew have hopes of way to create this educational fun day making this an annual event for the Hopi filled with water hoses, snow cones, and youth while still being committed to pro- water balloons. tecting the Hopi people against fires. Saufkie wanted to create something of OUTDOOR LIVING Tick Season: An Ounce of Prevention Is

Worth(SPM Wire) Summer isa here, Pound and na- Just make sure of to follow Cure few simple rules ture beckons. The benefits of spending before and after your outing: time outside -- from an increase in vita- • Treat clothing and gear with products min D levels to the healing powers of na- containing permethrin, and your body ture -- are common knowledge, and out- with EPA-registered insect repellent. door activities are widely encouraged by • Cover up if you will be spending time various health organizations. But while in bushy or wooded areas or wandering you’re out and about enjoying fresh air, through fields of tall grass. Wear long don’t forget to take precautions against sleeves and tuck your long pants into the possibility of being bitten by a tick. your socks -- while this look would be Ticks are tiny arthropods that live by frowned upon by the fashion-conscious, feeding on the blood of other animals and it may, literally, save your life! people. They often transmit a variety of • Once home, check your clothes and complicated infections that, if untreated, body for ticks, and don’t forget some can lead to dire consequences. But you of the not-so-obvious places, like your don’t have to let these tiny creatures get scalp, belly button and underarms. in the way of your enjoyment of nature.

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ByChair LARRY WATAHAMAGEE so WARSnow the ceremony is just a cer- The Hopi Tutuveni emony to receive oranges, apples, baskets, and bananas, and chairs and Ceremony time here on the Hopi spots have taken priority as the most reservation is quite spectacular to importing thing rather that the most see. Women and men prepare for important thing being the ceremony months to have a two-day dance, itself to some of us Hopis. where women will bake like Bashas’ It also makes me wonder if we ap- home-style cooks and men will be at ply the same logic in the Hopi tribal TICK-TACK-TOE their fields tending to their crops on council, where we take away their a tractor. chairs or tell them that their spots Hopi’s love to watch Hopi cer- are to be used by someone else, how emonies because it brings new life they would make their decisions. and it seems that when watching one Would they still make the same deci- of Hopi’s ceremonies your troubles sions if they were not in their “spe- seem to melt away. It’s really a joy- cial” spots? ous time but only for two days. Hopis have this idea that we need I’ve been to a couple of dances this to have power in order to make deci- month of June, and I saw and heard sions for our people, and it is true, in wonderful songs and seen their beau- a sense. tifulness, but when the dancers left For a very long time Hopi villag- to go rest, the women of those vil- es had a kikmongwi (village chief) lages seemed to not be happy, I heard where he would be the final decider a lot of shouting in the plaza and all of the village issues, but most vil- of this was because someone moved lages don’t have a village chief to be around some chairs. a final decider anymore. So the Hopi YES!!!.....The famous “Chair people now are trying to “council” Across Down Wars” from the mesas are alive and themselves on the village issues, but 4. Wakasi 1. kiisongvi well and have seemed to outlive its it seems to get nowhere due to the 6. Pöngi 2. Koongvi name. Well, because every year, fact that we don’t know how to make 8. Sowi 3. Patus’gwa women in mostly all villages have decisions without a final decider, 10. Kyaataita 5. Naawakna this problem of fighting over how so issues never get solved. And this 11. Wenima 7. Siva’tatangpi they want to watch the dance. It has same logic seems present when de- 12. Wuupa 9. Naavahoma 13. Atsvewa 10. Povoshoya become that CHAIRS and PER- ciding where to put the chairs. In my 15. Taalawsoho 12. Qaatsi SONAL “SPOTS” are more impor- opinion, we should build a stadium 16. Sihu 14. Paakwa tant than listening and watching the and sell tickets so no one will fight 18. Wihu 17. Suyvaqw dance. over seats and spots, then maybe Some Hopis seem to have this no- we can enjoy the dance, as it should tion that if they don’t sit in their spot have been. they won’t receive “Hot Cheetos” I guess what I’m trying to say is and plastic bowls from their friends. that we take for granted small things Cross Word Puzzle But I always think that if they are like “my chair’s spot in the plaza” Find the English words for the your true friend they will find you no rather than enjoying the songs and Hopi words. Answers in next issue matter what chair you’re sitting in enjoying the dance and renewing Answers for June 4th edition Across regardless. ones’ perspective about one’s life 2. Man, 4. Respect, 8. Seed, 11. Moon, 13. Thin, 15. Old Man, 17. Pull, 18. Name, 19. Right When I was growing up I don’t be- by listening, from the heart, to gain Down 1. Salt, 3. Me, 5. Say, 6. Them, 7. Old Woman, 10. Road, 12. Nail, 14. No, 16. Leaf, 17. Pig lieve I sat in the front of the women. what these special songs are con- I sat on the ground or on a small veying. It seems that we as Hopis Call 928-734-3283 for hints or answers stool but it was just when I was don’t appreciate why these particular pulled by my mom to go watch the dancers come and try to reach us and Hopilavyit - Conversation Words dance. I am reminded too of what renew our life anymore. Now the T K I Y A V A Q V I A J Z M H B T S my grandma would say, “Long time outsiders, the non-Hopis who come ago when I was a little girl, we use to to watch the dance by “standing” are W U K O S A Y T A F A L I A O Q A I take our blankets to the plaza on the appreciating the songs more than the Y I L D B X S A Q W M A S A H A P W day of the dance and we use to sit on Hopi people, so non-Hopis are ones A T I I W U T S A I I V U T O H A A the ground, not some fancy chair”. who are actually benefitting from M N J Z Y A L T S I K A W A T I M A Nowadays, we have to have chairs these dances which is an outcome we A I M A D X M P U K I Y A V S M P T with cup holders and over hanging pray for, too. shades, OMG! Also we make sure Now don’t get me wrong, some of K H Y K J W F I A Y I I A I I U I Z we plaster our last name and a spe- you never have this issue of “Chair M O O W A H A P N A W J N I K A A H cial number identifying the chair’s Wars” it’s always that certain family A A R I L T I L D B Z G A M V F T T place in the Chair Inventory List, on who doesn’t agree with the each oth- X B L J P A A P U J A F L I U N O A the back of our lawn chairs, so ev- er, but still kind of, sort of, like each M U T A Y A T I X S X D T I D O V O eryone will know who is sitting there other when the dance is over. and where it belongs in the Inventory My advice to you is that, Hopis like B J Z D M F B O T A A N A W K P A K List order. to fight, we fight in council, we fight Z I W K U U T A N O A N V I X N N P Growing up on the Hopi reserva- for money, water, sewer, someone N A A Q O Y T A Z A T I I K Z A B U tion, you get to witness how seem- else’s boyfriend…we like to fight, F I Y A Q U U T A Q J N A W U S F T ingly little things, like this, change and I don’t know why. My point is P U W T O F B M O Y A S T A A S T J throughout the years. In one village, that we should start to appreciate the T U T U Q A Y N O N G A J G N A N E the unspoken rule was to take chairs smaller things in life, like saying, “It to the plaza on Thursday, which is doesn’t matter where I sit, I’m here Na’öna - Idle (lazy) Nawus - Must Find the Hopi Words typically two days before a dance. to enjoy listening and watching the HOPI WORDS Piptsa - Imagine Tutuqaynönga - School Now the unspoken rule has changed dance.” And to me, I think that’s Kiita - Build House Enang - In addition to Vacation to bring your chairs, benches, beach why we have these dances, to enjoy, Naawusi - Comb Hair Qasu’an - Incorrectly Kiyavaqvi - Visitor blankets, and stools, to the plaza on to renew and forgive ourselves and Nopna - Feed Qatuuqayi - Insist Wìikya - Visor Tuesday, so you can have a spot for be relieved from our troubles, if even the dance. In another village, some for a couple of minutes and/or days. Nima- Go Home Haw’o’ - Is that so! Lavayi - Vocabulary villagers will bring their chair one If we are really called “The Peaceful Yãmakma - Go out Wìiki’ma - Keep up with Haaki - Wait month in advance, hoping they will Ones” we should at least show it in Puwto - Go to bed Tuwii’ta - Know Naaqöyta - War secure a spot to watch the dance. our most sacred ceremonies, rather Tsuya - Grateful Tumala - Labor (work) Naato - Yet Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure folks than fighting for a spot just so we Paapu - Gradually Ngasta - Lack Tupko’at - Younger have their reasons for why they take can appreciate. But I’m a cat, I sit Wukosayta - Grin Tooki - Last Night Brother their chairs to the plaza so early wherever I like and no one says oth- nowadays. erwise. This goes double while I am Wiimi - Habit Tayati - Laugh Siwa’at - Younger Sister When I contemplate this notion, it eating hominy stew, too. 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Picture credit: imageproxy.themaven.net Vincent Schilling who has appeared in more than 30 films, Indian Country Today becoming known for portraying strong Native American characters with poi- Wes Studi, Cherokee, joins Directors gnancy and authenticity. Born and raised David Lynch, Lina Wertmüller and actor in Nofire Hollow, Oklahoma, Studi- be Geena Davis as one of four 2019 Acad- came deeply involved with Native Amer- emy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ican politics and activism after a tour of award recipients military service in Vietnam. He began On Monday, Wes Studi, Cherokee, the his acting career with the American In- first Native American actor to host a seg- dian Theater Company and his first film ment of the Academy Awards, was se- role in the independent feature “Powwow lected as one of four film industry icons Highway” (1989) led to a memorable to be given an honorary Oscar for his appearance in “Dances with Wolves” body of work over the past three decades. (1990). He has since co-starred in such In a tweet of thanks, Studi said, "I am films as “The Last of the Mohicans” deeply honored and humbled. I finally get (1992), “Geronimo: An American Leg- to say "I'd like to thank the Academy..." end” (1993), “Heat” (1995), “The New The other recipients are directors Da- World” (2005) and “Avatar” (2009).” vid Lynch and Lina Wertmüller and actor Wes Studi in a still from 'Geronimo: Geena Davis. Studi, Lynch, and Wert- An American Legend' Hopi inspired sculpture made by Mateo Blanco. Photo credit by sender müller will receive honorary Oscars and Studi says he is glad to see that more OMA PRESS RELEASE influences the Hopi tribe has had on our Davis will be awarded the Jean Hersholt people of color are being recognized as culture.” Humanitarian Award at an awards event the industry continues to grow. “I felt ap- ORLANDO, Fla. (June , 2019) – Mateo Blanco is a world-renowned in Hollywood on Oct. 27. preciative, and I do realize that years ago Watching futuristic movies, many people visual and vocal artist. Known for his As described in a release by the Acade- the Academy had been showing efforts to don’t recognize the stylistic elements unconventional use of mediums and ed- my of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: increase diversity. That is a great thing to Hollywood borrows from Native Ameri- ible materials, Blanco’s sense of won- “These Governors Awards given by see.” can tribes. der is present in everything he creates. the Academy each year recognize indi- Studi also said he was excited to find Orlando artist, Mateo Blanco, is on Noteworthy projects include portraits viduals who have devoted themselves out about the award when the Academy a mission to change this. On Thursday, of Jennifer Lawrence in peanuts, Dolly to a lifetime of artistic accomplishment President John Bailey called him. But June 6, his latest piece “Hopi Girl” will Parton recreated in pieces of cloth and and brought outstanding contributions to noted it was funny that he couldn’t tell debut at the Orlando Museum of Art’s 1st string, and Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen” our industry, and beyond,” said Academy anyone when he was amidst a lot of peo- Thursday’s event. in sugar crystals. His art can be found in President John Bailey in the release. “It is ple in the film industry. The piece is of a young Hopi girl, fea- Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museums, as with great pleasure that we announce this “On Saturday, I was on a set in Valen- turing her native hairstyle made popular well as in museums and private collec- year’s recipients.” cia, California shooting a western called by Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” fran- tions around the world. Blanco’s recently Wes Studi told Indian Country Today Badlands, I received the call from the chise. Over time, this hairstyle has be- re-released album “Mateo Blanco 724” that discussions about the possibility of president of the academy and he told me come a representation of female strength can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Tidal, an honorary Oscar came about when one they would like to honor me with a Gov- and prosperity. Google Play and Amazon Music. of the governors of the Academy, direc- ernor's award. So I said, ‘of course.’ They Blanco created this piece to bring rec- To view Blanco’s art and other proj- tor Gregory Nava (Selena, Frida) got in said to hold off on telling anybody, and ognition to the Hopi culture and honor its ects, visithttp://mateoblanco.us. touch with him to inquire about nominat- here I was around a bunch of show busi- influences on our society. About Mateo Blanco ing Studi. ness people and I couldn't tell anyone.” The medium of the sculpture – rope Mateo Blanco stands out for using un- “Gregory said he had the idea to Hostiles is a movie about the world of – is a metaphor. A strong material, rope usual materials to create works of art, nominate me for one of these Governor American soldiers, white settlers, Ameri- represents the pain every woman must which have captured the attention of Ri- Awards. At first I thought, ‘For what?’ can Indians and features Wes Studi, who endure and the strength that guides her pley’s Believe It or Not! His art is sold Gregory said, ‘For your body of work,’” portrays the Cheyenne Chief Yellow- through it. at ArtSpace Virginia Miller Galleries in said Studi. hawk.Vincent Schilling “On a recent trip to Arizona with my Coral Gables, and some pieces have been “At first I thought I hadn't even really On Monday, Studi told Indian Country parents, I was able to reconnect with displayed at Disney Springs . Blanco was done anything recently that merited such Today he was grateful when they made my roots,” said Blanco. “My mother is born in Miami in September 1981. Blan- an award. I was leaning more towards the announcement. a descendant of Native Americans, so I co is also a talented opera singer. He receiving an Oscar based upon a specific “This is for my body of work. I am ex- wanted create a sculpture as a tribute to sang a birthday celebration for President performance. However, I thought about it tremely grateful to be given this award. her and our ancestors. Always a fan of George H.W. Bush. For more information and I said, ‘Wait a minute, I do have a I think of Buffy Sainte-Marie of course. “Star Wars”, I thought this piece was an or inquiries, visit his Instagram@mateo- body of work that I think qualifies and I Overall, I still don't think we are there excellent chance to draw attention to the blancoart.Mateo Blanco 1(407)5450119 said okay. quite yet in terms of winning an Oscar for In the Academy release, the organiza- a specific performance. It's a great honor tion recognized the lifetime of efforts by to be offered and to accept this award. Studi with the following description: And as Native people, we are taking steps Native American designer “Studi is a Cherokee-American actor towards recognition for our efforts.” dresses head of Gammage for Tony Awards Attacking the root cause of the opioid crisis in Indian Country

By Harlanby McKosato suing bigmore pharmathan 500 percent among American Indian Country Today Indians and Alaska Natives. In March 2017, the Indian Health Ser- Muscogee (Creek) Nation sets a prec- vice chartered the National Committee edent by filing against several big pharma on Heroin, Opioids and Pain Efforts (also companies, distributors, manufacturers known as the HOPE Committee). The and big chain pharmacies HOPE committee consists of a multidis- In a move demonstrating big pharma ciplinary team of health care profession- companies are one of the root causes of als across IHS that work to promote ap- opioid problems plaguing Indian Coun- propriate and effective pain management, try, more than 100 tribes are setting the reduce overdose deaths from heroin and stage to file lawsuits against the big pre- prescription opioid misuse, and improve scription drug companies, which include access to culturally appropriate treat- Colleen Jennings-Roggensack (ASU Photo) pharmaceutical manufacturers and dis- ment. By KTAR.COM and asked to make the dress, which is a tributors of opioids. “The opioid epidemic has hit Indian mashup of two of Aragon’s designs that There are now also about 2,000 plain- Country pretty hard,” said attorney Lloyd PHOENIX — A local Native American the Gammage executive was interested tiffs who have filed cases. B. Miller, a partner with the law firm So- fashion designer created the gown that in. Judge Dan Polster of Cleveland, Ohio, nosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller & Mun- Arizona’s only voter in the Tony Awards “She was in love with it, from first who is presiding over the case from his son. “The data is staggering in Indian wore to the ceremony Sunday. sight,” he said. “I put a lot of work into it, bench in the United States District Court Country. That’s problem number one. Loren Aragon created the red and black and I think that’s what really stood out.” for the Northern District of Ohio is de- “Understandably, tribal governments gown for Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, He said the colors of the gown are a scribing the filing as the “largest and most should not be dependent on state govern- the executive director of Arizona State nod to the missing and murdered indig- complex civil litigation in U.S history.” ments to take care of the welfare of the University Gammage and ASU vice pres- enous women movement, and the geo- The impact of the opioid crisis on tribal communities,” said Miller, who ident for cultural affairs. metric shapes represent pottery art of the American Indians and Alaska Natives is received his law degree from the Uni- “The great thing about Colleen is that Acoma Pueblo. immense. The Centers for Disease Con- versity of Virginia. “Tribal governments she … has been going to designers lo- Aragon, who was named the 2018 trol and Prevention reported that Ameri- have to do this on their own – the Musco- cally, or throughout Arizona, to design a Phoenix Fashion Week couture designer can Indians and Alaska Natives had the gee (Creek) Nation and many other tribes dress for her to wear to the Tonys,” Ara- of the year, studied mechanical engineer- highest drug overdose death rates in 2015 have now filed over 100 lawsuits against gon told KTAR News 92.3 FM on Mon- ing at ASU before completely flipping his and the largest percentage increase in the the opioid industry to recover damages day. career path. number of deaths over time from 1999- and to get these companies to pay the Aragon said he was approached by He now works as CEO, designer and 2015 compared to other racial and eth- massive costs it’s going to entail to help Jennings-Roggensack’s team last month artist for ACONAV, a Phoenix-based nic groups. During that time, deaths rose people through the crisis of Cont. On Page 8 Cont. On Page 8 Page 8 Hopi Tutuveni June 18, 2019 Attacking the root cause of the opioid

opioid addiction. crisis Cont.them to prepare for settlement discus- “It’s easy for people to get (opioids) be- sions immediately. cause of the greed,” said Miller. “Greed Polster added, “a settlement that will drives the (opioid) manufacturers to pro- provide meaningful solutions to a nation- Want to mote them for treatment of any ailment al crisis — by the end of this year. I did a that might cause some pain. Greed drives little math. About 150 Americans are go- the distributors to move their pills to the ing to die today, just today, while we’re Wal-Marts of the world, and greed drives meeting.” Wal-Marts of the world to sell as many In a media release, the Muscogee pills as they possibly can. Everybody is (Creek) Nation described their fil- making money and nobody cares about ing against opioid manufacturers Pur- the victims. due Pharma L.P., Purdue Pharma Inc., Advertise “The industry put profits over lives. The Purdue Frederick Company, and That’s pretty clear,” said Miller, who has Endo Health Solutions Inc., distributors devoted his career to litigation against the McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health, federal government on behalf of tribes Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Corpora- and tribal organizations. tion, and pharmacies CVS Health Cor- The Muscogee (Creek) Nation and the poration, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Blackfeet Nation have been selected by and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and cited how with the Judge Polster to be the test cases, even the defendants “failed to prevent the though the Creeks filed relatively late. flow of illicit opioids into the Muscogee According to Miller, when selecting the (Creek) Nation.” test cases the judge didn’t look at who “Our communities simply do not have filed first but rather who had the most enough families to accept all of the chil- substantial claims. Another factor was dren who are born addicted or whose ad- who is the tribe suing? dicted parents are no longer able to care The Muscogee (Creek) Nation not only for them,” said Muscogee (Creek) Nation Hopi is suing the big manufacturers but also Principal Chief James Floyd in the re- the distributors, pharmacy chains and lease. “We run the risk of losing children local pharmacies in the Muscogee juris- from the tribe forever when they must be dictional area. The next step will be the placed in custody outside of tribal homes. selection of tribal cases to go forward. This crisis also threatens our children and The outcome of the test cases will hope- communities in other ways—every dollar fully persuade the parties to settle. If the that is spent addressing the opioid crisis Tutuveni? test cases go bad for the defendants they is a dollar that cannot be spent on other will not want to go through 2,000 cases, pressing healthcare needs, education, and they will look to settle. It is predicted that economic development.” a potential settlement will be billions and “The defendants’ misconduct, and billions of dollars. failure to comply with their legal ob- “Prescription practices here in the ligations has led to an epidemic of pre- United States, including tribal commu- scription opioid abuse,” said Muscogee nities, have changed dramatically in the (Creek) Nation Attorney General Kevin last five years. You see opioid treatment Dellinger. “In order to protect the health, programs rising up around Indian Coun- safety, and welfare of all our citizens, we try,” said Miller, who represents around seek to hold these companies account- 20 tribes across the U.S. from Alaska to able for their negligence and wrongdoing Oklahoma, Montana, Arizona, Washing- within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.” ton, Oregon, etc. “We are trying to get “Native Americans have suffered ex- manufacturers to own up for its respon- traordinary and disproportionate harm sibility. They made hundreds of billions because of the opioid crisis,” said Rich- of dollars and they can afford to make ard Fields, a special counsel for the na- things right.” tion. “Their death rate is higher than any During the first hearing in the case, in other population group, their addiction early January, Polster informed lawyers rate is 64 percent higher than the national that he intended to dispense with legal average, and many tribes pay a far higher norms like discovery and would not pre- proportion of their citizens’ health care side over years of “unraveling complicat- costs than other governments.” ed conspiracy theories.” Then he ordered

Native NativeAmerican fashion American brand. day, designer, including best new Cont. musical and best “Seeing that (dress) on the prestigious director of a musical. red carpet like the Tonys was just breath- Its director Rachel Chavkin, the only taking,” Aragon said. woman to helm a Broadway musical this “We shed tears of joy; we cheered when season, became only the 10th woman to we saw that. It was another great accom- win best director of a musical or play. plishment and we hope that inspires oth- Ali Stroker made history as the first ac- ers and we see more of that in the future.” tor in a wheelchair to win a Tony for her This year’s Tony Awards saw a rise in work in “Oklahoma!” diversity not just on the red carpet, but KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Griselda Zeti- also on the winners’ list. no and The Associated Press contributed “Hadestown” won eight awards Sun- to this report. EDUCATION High-Speed Internet Access Call 928-734-3283 Critical for Students and Job

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2019 Teen Night-Girls – “Lots of laughs during Icebreaker for Ladie’s Teen NIght” Photo credit: CHR Staff

Teen Night - Boys “Young men gratefully receive their incentives”Photo credit: CHR Staff

2019 Teen Night-Girls – “Joyce Hamilton, CHR Program Mgr. ’Welcomes’ young ladies” Photo credit: CHR Staff Geralynn Dukepoo and “One in three students at Hopi Jr/Sr High Joyce Hamilton, CHR School are infected with chlamydia,” For Hopi Tutuveni stated Perry; a truth so shocking, yet, as Perry explained, “easily preventable with Polacca, Ariz. – The quote, “We cannot protection.” Topics on birth control and always build the future for our youth, but STIs are tough and awkward conversa- we can build our youth for the future,” tions to have for some families. Yet, dis- by Franklin D. Roosevelt, was the basis cussing the topics is extremely important for developing the overall goal of the as the choices our youth make today, Hopi Community Health Representative could potentially be harmful and affect (CHR) program’s work in developing our them and their future. precious youth. Beatrice Norton shared the importance Overall, 50 youth participated in of Hopi Values with the young girls, “You two events, which fell under the title of are born into a set of Hopi values, your “TEEN Night” and was held at the First values help you make decisions every Mesa Youth Center in Polacca, Ariz. On day,” said Norton. June fifth the “Lady’s Teen Night- oc Not only did the youth hear an earful of curred and right the next day on June useful information, they were also fed a sixth, the Guy’s Teen Night took place. delicious dinner. Hopi Telecommunica- Although the event was geared towards tions, Inc. and other generous individuals the youth in general, the session were donated food items. Icebreaker games separated and designed to ensure partici- were used to open up the evening to get pants had the opportunity to hear female the youth engaged with one another and and male perspectives on the topics pre- to bring a sense of unity amongst both sented. The goal was to “Build our Youth gender groups. for the Future” by addressing the strug- Both evening sessions ended with a gles and temptations the Youth are facing presentation on the “Dangers of Meth” by today, such as substance abuse, domestic Emerson Ami and Whitney Ami, Com- violence (at home or in intimate relation- munities Against Meth Coalition Mem- ships), minimal cultural knowledge, and bers. Visuals of the effects of meth were to provide the tools needed to overcome presented along with the numerous poi- these life threatening obstacles. Breakout sonous chemicals used to make the drug session topics included Sexually Trans- and the dangerous aftermath of addiction Cat got your tongue? mitted Infections, Birth Control options, to the deadly drug. Hopi Values and the Dangers of Metham- Both nights concluded with an assort- phetamine (Meth). ment of incentives handed to each partici- Don’t know which color to pick or how to layout Amber Perry, PA at the Hopi Health pant, which included Greasewood sticks, your ad? Care Center, discussed the Sexually Nike backpacks, wireless Bluetooth Transmitted Infections (STI) topic, which speakers, and personal travel hygiene is a soaring epidemic amongst the youth kits. Both nights were fun-filled with Hopi Tutuveni can help you with creating an ad to your today, in addition to the Prevention of laughter and information all contributing specific need. Call or email us to find out how STIs, and Birth Control options topics. to building our youth for the future. Call 928-734-3283 or email: [email protected] Do you like what you’re reading? Call or email us to tell us if we are doing a good job. We need your feedback 928-734-3283 or [email protected] Page 10 Hopi Tutuveni June 18, 2019 Junior Miss Cherokee Visits the Hopi Reservation

Miss Junior Cherokee, Destiny Siweumptewa talks about her attire and her Kids from the First Mesa youth center gather to take a picture with Miss crown to the Second Mesa Day school kids. (Photo by Carl Onsae/HT) Junior Cherokee. (Photo by Carl Onsae/HT) CARL ONSAE which means Hummingbird in the Chero- thanked the Hopi community for being their language through songs and they HOPI TUTUVENI kee language. Traveling with her mother so inviting to her and welcoming her know how to count in Hopi”. and father, Siweumptewa, visited several to the Hopi reservation. Children from Siweumptewa’s mother stated to the Hopi Reservation, Ariz. - On June 13, places here on Hopi, including Second the school had a lot of questions to ask audience that she is very proud of Des- 2019 parts of the Hopi community opened Mesa Day School, First Mesa Youth Siweumptewa. Several students asked tiny for making this trip to learn more its arms and doors to welcome a very spe- Center, Tewa Community Center and the about her attire and what clan she is con- about her Hopi heritage, and to get more cial guest, Destiny Siweumptewa, Junior Hopi Health Care Center. Her goal was to nected to on her father’s side. Siweumpt- experience in talking to big crowds. Miss Cherokee from Birdtown Commu- talk to the youth and elderly about whom ewa stated that she does not have a Hopi Siweumptewa’s trip ended with happy nity, North Carolina. Her reason for visit- she is and what she wants to do in the fu- name, and her father is from Sipaulovi emotions being expressed from her fami- ing the Hopi reservation was to show her ture as an ambassador of her community. so she considers herself connected from ly, the Hopi people, and memories of vis- appreciation to her Hopi father’s side and Walela also wanted to come to Arizona to there. Her father is from the Sun Fore- iting the Hopi reservation. Her journey is to show appreciation to the Hopi people. learn more about her Hopi side here on head clan of Sipaulovi, so she under- not over yet though as she plans to run for Siweumptewa, age 14 and a member the Hopi reservation. stands she has a lot of relatives here on Miss Cherokee once her reign as Junior of the Long Hair Clan of Birdtown Com- Her first stop was at Second Mesa Day the Hopi reservation. Miss Cherokee is over in October 2019. munity, was named the 2018-2019 Junior School where children gathered around Siweumptewa stated, “It feels good to Siweumptewa stated to her audience that Miss Cherokee on October 4, 2018. Si- to listen to Siweumptewa talk about her be here with family and I’ve seen that she is proud to honor her Cherokee and weumptewa’s native name is “Walela” heritage and to listen to her songs. She children here are really trying to learn Hopi side.

100-Mile Club’s Annual Lunar Run was ‘Lit’

Runners from around the Hopi Mesas gathered to walk or run during the Runners on the 2-mile course with laid out lights to light the pathway. (Photo 100 Mile Club’s Lunar Run event (Photo by Carl Onsae/HT) by Carl Onsae/HT) CARL ONSAE and full of energy. Lit parties or events trying to stay healthy by walking or run- With all this excitement, the 100 Mile HOPI TUTUVENI are wild, exciting and great fun. You can ning 100 miles to complete the goal. Club will continue hosting other events also use lit to describe the excitement or Laughter and music filled the air while throughout the 12 week, self-paced, walk/ Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – On June 10, 2019, hype about an upcoming event.” So one some participants stretched their legs for run summer program before coming to a the Hopi Wellness Center made way for could say, that the 100 Mile Club mem- the 2-mile and 1-mile run in the dark. close on July 26, 2019. The Hopi Spe- its signature theme event, the 100 Mile bers helped to make the event get lit. The course was laid out with solar gar- cial Diabetes program staff works hard Club’s Annual Lunar Run. A little over Every year the 100 Mile Club will host den lights that guided the runners on the at being creative every year to ensure the one hundred people attended the event its “Half-way point” in the club’s run- pre-laid out course. Volunteers from the 100 Mile Club events aid to motivate and wearing glow sticks, flashlights, and col- ning program to thank the participants Hopi Wellness center also helped guide support the members to walk, run, talk, orful running attire. Many women, chil- for sticking with the 100 Mile Club’s the runners so they wouldn’t get lost dur- and to simply move for the health of it. dren, and men attended the event to show program and every year since about five ing the run. Their main goal is, according to the 2019 their dedication to the 100 Mile Club years ago, they host the Lunar Run at the Runners from all over the Hopi reser- Hopi Wellness Center 100 Mile Club program, their health and expressed their Hopi Veterans Center. vation joined together for fun and to sim- Mileage Logbook, to “get you up and ac- commitment by literally lighting up the Participants who joined the 100 Mile ply enjoy the cool Hopi summer air while tive throughout the summer months.” By evening with their Lunar Run gear. Ac- Club at the beginning of the program get getting their program miles completed. observing the crowd, it was plain to see cording to slangguide.com the term “lit”, to experience all the perks of being a club The event began around 7:30pm and that the Hopi Wellness Center staff got “is frequently used in relation to parties member with incentives ranging from lasted two hours because of the games, the excitement around being healthy very and other events, meaning they are on fire water bottles to cooling towels, all while popcorn, and more. much lit.