New winner at Lori Ann Pietewa Navajo Code Talker annual Heard Memorial Day Merrill Sandoval Museum Hoop events happening passes away after Dance contest on March 22-24 short illness See page 7 See page 10-11 See page 14 VOL. 14 NO. 2 FEB 25 2008 ArizonaServing Phoenix, Gila River, Salt River, Native Fort McDowell, Tonto Apache and Scene parts of Navajo Country FREE Statement by Elouise Cobell, lead Presidential plainiff in Cobell vs Kempthorne hopefuls vying BROWNING, MONT— Elouise Cobell, lead plaintiff in the class action lawsuit over the federal government's mismanagement of for native vote the individual Indian Trust, expressed delight on the ruling by PHOENIX—As candidates for U.S. U.S. District Judge James president put their campaign in high gear, Robertson in the 11-year-old many are listing promises to Indian voters Photo by Loren Tapahe litigation on January 30, 2008. around the country what they plan to do to "This is a great day in Indian improve conditions in Indian country. Country," she said after the judge's The political hysteria is causing the largest ruling was released in Washington. turnout in primary election voting in decades "We've argued for over ten years and the general election in November 2008 that the government is unable to should be no different. fulfill its duty to render an adequate See a list of campaign promises made to historical accounting, much less Indian country from the two democratic redress the historical wrongs heaped candidates on page 20 and 21. A similar upon the individual Indian trust campaign statement from republican beneficiaries. candidate John McCain could not be found "Instead of truthfully seeking to on his web site or through NCAI. remedy the government's admitted Platforms were found on www.ncai.org Photo by Danette Green historical mismanagement, the and will be updated regularly as the general Presidential contenders—(top right) government elected to fight election date nears. Sen. Barack Obama; (right) Sen. Hillary plaintiffs every step of the way. Photo courtesy of Hillary Clinton campaign Clinton; and (top) Sen. John McCain. "Judge Robertson has settled the debate in favor of plaintiffs and found that an adequate historical accounting is, in fact, impossible. "Plaintiffs look forward to Judge Robertson's scheduling of a hearing 'determining an appropriate remedy' in light of their failure to render the court-ordered accounting." In his ruling, Judge Robertson declared: "My conclusion that Interior is unable to perform an adequate accounting of the IIM [Individual Indian Money] Trust Photo by Loren Tapahe Photo by does not mean that a just resolution Loren Tapahe American Indian Business Trade Fair at RES of this dispute is hopeless. It does Winslow girls take 3A crown 2006 in Las Vegas had over 300 booths. mean that a remedy must be found RES 2008 underway for the Department's unrepaired, GLENDALE—It was a sight to were loyal to their teams. Nearly 8,000 and irreparable, breach of its behold—screaming fans following attended the first two rounds at NAU Largest and longest American Indian business summit fiduciary duty over the last century. their teams to the finals on Saturday, and over 9,000 watched the 3A girls and business trade fair, the RES 2008 is expected to have And it does mean that the time has February. 23. From Northern Arizona championship game in Glendale. See 3000 registrants. Now is the time to learn about business come to bring this suit to a close.” University Walkup Dome to the page 14 for a recap of the 1A, 2A and development. See page 9 for more information about RES Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, fans 3A games. 2008 or go to www.ncaied.org. 2—Arizona Native Scene Letters and Notices

HelloCasino all, smoke takesPrevention Program your (SNTEPP) breath Project going we've away got to stop treating casino employees like contradiction compared to the limiting of the In recent years, I having been getting dozens forward on the Navajo Nation. "Arizonans unimportant second class citizens, whose health tobacco plant use to the traditional sacred of the same kind of smoke-filled Casino air Concerned About Smoking" (ACAS) salutes protection is less important than other workers. ceremonial occasions. Many NativeAmericans pollution messages from friends. (Messages the Navajo Courage and strongly supports their It is unfortunate that some have said incorrectly have come to me to complain about allowing From both Native Americans and Non- effort as does Dr Richard H. Carmona, 17th that whenever doctors and health experts (as the: "White Man's Commercial Tobacco Natives). Some usually reasonable people even U.S. Surgeon General, and many Health and well as private citizens) dare to speak up and ask Smoke" to pollute the air in our casinos and curse about how pathetically unhealthy it was to Public Health groups, as well as other groups for remedial correction of the typical unhealthy "give preventable cancer and breathing even stick their head inside a typical casino for with the courage to stand up and be counted. smoke pollution and increased disease rates in problems to our Native American Casino a few minutes to the extent that they won't go This Navajo Nation project is particularly Casino workers throughout America, it Employees", who need jobs to support their back again until Casinos change and ban indoor important, and deserves our solid support automatically makes such persons both anti- families. smoking. Contrary to public perceptions of 20 because it will be precedent setting by making business and anti-Native American. The time for corrective action regarding the years ago, secondhand smoke pollution is now all 5 of the future Navajo Nation casinos open There is an unfortunate disconnect between smoky unhealthy casino workplaces inAmerica so unacceptable to most people that it it is no smoke-free on the Reservation. (Unless the the view that ("smoking is great for business") has long since passed. I believe that the Navajos longer bad for business to promote clean air and Tribal Council is unable to resist the heavy as advocated in the past to be the common are just the ones with the courage to take the promote good health among employees and pressure now being sent their way from outside Casino Business leader perception in America corrective action, as an important component of patrons. Few people , even the most addicted of the Reservation by Big Commercial Tobacco and current enlightened public social norms. their comprehensive Commercial Tobacco Free smokers are so self centered as to insist on Companies and their affiliated allies. The new reality in 2008 is that more non-Native Project. It will be the right thing for the health smoking indoors in shared airspace. The social On 11-15-08, the Great American Smoke- Americans as potential tourists and casino and well being of the Navajo Nation, with spin norm throughout America and many other Out Day at Phoenix Indian Medical Center,252 patrons are driven away by the smoke, than off role model impact benefits extending countries abroad has changed drastically in Native Americans passed by our "Arizonans attracted by it. Hence most health conscious America-Wide as pace setters for others recent years about no longer wanting to breath ConcernedAbout Smoking" Exhibit Table. 250 people don't now go to Casinos because of the everywhere. environmental tobacco smoke with its cancer out of the 252 (99%) of the Native Americans smoke. Most Native Americans regard and Respectfully, causing potential. signed our Resolution calling for all Casinos to recognize the casino air pollution as not the Leland L. Fairbanks, MD, MPH It is truly refreshing to note the current ban indoor smoking and become smoke-free Traditional Native American Way to allow Family Physician, Indian Health Service Navajo Nation Commercial Tobacco Free for the sake of the workers, just like all other addictively promoted commercial tobacco to be 1958-88; President, Arizonans Concerned Southwest Navajo Tobacco Education and workplaces. Strong feelings wereexpressedthat manufactured, exploited and used. It is a About Smoking Want to eat? Greetings, DearIndigenous Relatives, Peoplesconstituencies?What Consultation are the implications for the Agenda at state capitol Good Greetings. On September 13th 2007, Indian Nations and Tribes ofArizona? Nican Tlacah Ilhuitl This email is to inform you all that I will the United Nations General Assembly adopted WeinviteyoutoattendanIndigenousPeoples Indigenous Peoples Day be doing a "Chef's Table" style dinner the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Consultation, which will take place on Indigenous Peoples featuring Native American Cuisine on Peoples. Anew day has dawned for the Nations Wednesday March 12th, 2008 at the Arizona CONSULTATION March 15, 2008. of Indigenous Peoples of the world in terms of State Capitol from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon to Wednesday March 12th, 2008 The cost is $60 per person and you will our legal and political relationship with the dialogue on these questions. Present will be Ms. 10:00AM - 12:00 Noon receive a multiple course menu prepared for government states of the UN system. Tonya Gonnella Frichner, Onondaga Nation - at Arizona State Capitol you as you watch the action in our The Indigenous Peoples of the world are now Haudenosaunee Six Nations Confederacy. Ms. 1700 West Washington, Phoenix,AZ production kitchen. finally acknowledged for the first time as full Gonella Frichner is current regional Opening Ceremony 10:00 – 10:10 Space is limited, so if you are interested members of global society with inherent rights representative of North America for the United Greetings and Introductions 10:10 -10:20 please feel free to give us a call at Classic of Self Determination under international law. NationsPermanentForumonIndigenousIssues. Overview of Indigenous Peoples Consultation Cooking Academy (480-502-0177) and The passage of the United Nations Declaration A special presentation of the UN Declaration Goals and Objectives 10:20 -10:30 talk with one of our staff members for on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the UN on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to Presentation of the UN Declaration on the booking information. GeneralAssemblyaddressesbothindividualand dignitaries of the State of Arizona is planned Rights of Indigenous Peoples 10:30 -10:45 Come and join us for a night of fine collective rights, cultural rights and identity, during the Indigenous Peoples Consultation. Comments by Tonya Gonella Frichner, Esq., indigenous cuisine. I hope you can join us! rights to education, health, employment, Please consider attending this historic UNPFII 10:45 – 11:15 language and Treaty Rights. gathering. If you have questions regarding the Brief Statements by Invited Dignitaries and Nephi Craig Some have called this historic Declaration, Consultation,orwouldliketoassistorsupportin Honorable Guests 11:15- 11:30 NACA Chef Founder which came about after decades of work within any way with this event, please contact: Mr. Questions, Comments, and Dialogue 11:30 – Director of Native American Program the UN system by generations of native leaders Albert Tom, Arizona House of Representatives 12:00 Classic Cooking Academy from around the world working together, as a (602) 926-5862; Shannon Rivers (480) 220- Lunch 12:00 10411 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd. Magna Carta for the Indigenous Peoples. For 6766; or Tupac Enrique (602) 466-8367. Email: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 the first time, Indigenous Peoples are officially [email protected] for more information. 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PressHopi Release submitted Vice by the Office of ChairAppellate Court. and 3protest council into the Tribal Council chambers. repsthrough the BIA, resign would take over the the Hopi Chairman It became evident that the Hopi and The room was overflowing. The Tribal operation of programs. Superintendent Tewa people exerted their “ultimate Council allowed the people to express Honanie explained that the Federal Kykotsmovi, AZ – February 12, 2008 - power” when they gathered outside the their concerns one at a time before the Government’s relationship with the Hopi Before a packed crowd of Hopi and Tewa legislative building to protest the actions council. Many of the people who spoke Tribe is a government-to-government citizens in Council chambers and that were taken by Tribal Council the demanded that the Vice Chairman, Tribal relationship. This relationship requires responding to public outcries demanding previous day. They loudly demanded to Secretary and Council Representatives that there be individuals with delegated that he step down or be removed, Vice speak to the Council. After Chairman Quochytewa and Johnson step down or be authority to negotiate and sign contracts, Chairman of the Hopi Tribe, Todd Nuvamsa addressed the crowd they removed. etc. A legislative body like the Tribal Honyaoma, Sr., announced in a regularly demanded that Vice Chairman Honyaoma Bureau of Indian Affairs Superintendent Council made up of many people cannot scheduled Tribal Council meeting on come out so they could hear from him. Wendell Honanie was also present. fulfill that requirement. The Federal Tuesday that he was stepping down from When he finally did step out to meet the Immediately after the public comments, he Government recognizes the Chairman of his position as Vice Chairman. He then crowd he was almost mercilessly addressed the council by informing them the Tribe as the proper spokesperson for gathered his things and left the Council bombarded by the people’s expressions of that the actions taken by council on the tribe. Chambers. their anger and dissatisfaction with his Monday sent a red flag to the federal Following Superintendent Honanie’s Three Hopi Tribal Council performance. Many demanded that he step government that the tribal government was presentation, Representative Secakuku Representatives Also Resigned. In the down from his office. broken. If the BIA determines that the introduced an Action Item to rescind all same Tribal Council meeting on Tuesday, Frustrated with the apparent Hopi government is dysfunctional and three of the action items that had been three Council Representatives, Alene unwillingness of the Tribal Council to federally funded programs and services passed the day before, as well as Garcia and Henry Seweyestewa, both recognize the people, they moved their are at risk, the Federal Government, Resolution #036-2007 which illegally representing the Village of Upper nullified the Special Election for Moenkopi, and Davis Pecusa, Chairman in 2007. The action item representing the Village of Bacavi, rescinding the previous day’s each successively announced their actions passed by a vote of 9 in resignations from Tribal Council favor and 3 opposed. This action and left the Council Chambers. fully restored the Chairman’s Hopi Tribal Treasurer Resigns. authority, duties and Shortly after Vice Chairman responsibilities; disallows the Honyaoma announced his payment of tribal funds for resignation, Hopi Tribal Treasurer, O F F I C E O F T H E C H A I R M A N attorney costs for Honyaoma and Russell Mockta, stepped forward in Felter; and restores the tribal Council chambers and also appellate court. It also rescinds announced that he was resigning, M E M O R A N D U M the resolution that nullified the effective upon appointment of his TO : Tribal Program Managers and Directors 2007 special election and which replacement. the tribal courts have ruled was Hopi Chairman’s Authorities /s/ unconstitutional. Restored. Following at least two FROM: Benjamin H. Nuvamsa, Chairman/CEO “If these actions had not been hours of public presentations SUBJECT: Continuation of Operations rescinded,” Nuvamsa said, “we challenging the Tribal Council’s DATE : February 13, 2008 would have faced a long period of performance and calling for totalitarianism in our government, removal of Vice Chairman a sort of dictatorship. Perhaps This memorandum is intended to provide guidance and direction on the operation of programs, and Honyaoma and several Tribal to summarize the actions of the Tribal Council of February 12, 2008, for your information. even worse we would have faced Council representatives, the the real prospect of the federal delegated authorities of the Office Mr. Todd Honyaoma, Sr., announced his resignation as Vice Chairman of the Hopi Tribe at 1:19 government taking over the of the Chairman were restored by a p.m. on February 12, 2008, at the Tribal Council meeting. Council representatives Alene Garcia, operation of our programs. This Henry Seweyestewa and Davis Pecusa also stepped down as council representatives; and Russell Council resolution rescinding three Mockta who resigned as Treasurer of the Hopi Tribe. would have been a severe blow to resolutions from the previous day. the sovereignty of the Hopi Tribe. On Monday, February 11, 2008 The authorities and powers of the Tribal Chairman were restored by a majority vote of the Tribal I know the Hopi/Tewa people Council on Action Item No. 040-2008, which rescinds previous action on Action Item No. 003- the Tribal Council passed Hopi 2008. Action Item No. 003-2008 was intended to rescind all prior and existing authorities of the rightfully expect a representative Tribal Action Item #003-2008, Office of the Tribal Chairman. The February 11, 2008, action by the Tribal Council on Action Item form of government, a democracy, authored by the Vice Chairman of No. 017-2008 to authorize payment of attorney fees to Jones, Skelton and Houchli was also and one that preserves Tribal the Hopi Tribe, Todd Honyaoma, rescinded on February 12, 2008, as was prior action on Action Item 031-2008 which was intended to Sovereignty.” suspend the Hopi Tribal Appellate Court. In addition, Resolution H-036-2007 through which the Sr. The resolution was originally Tribal Council nullified the 2007 Special Election was also rescinded. “Monday was the darkest day in written to transfer ALL of the Hopi history,” said Chairman authorities previously delegated to Given the above, please be informed that all prior and existing powers and authorities of the Office Nuvamsa. “Now, there is a new of the Tribal Chairman are restored. Therefore, continue to submit documents and correspondence the Office of the Chairman over to requiring the approval and signature of the Chairman, to the Office of the Tribal Chairman for horizon and I am hopeful that we Vice Chairman Honyaoma. During processing. can begin to restore the discussion, the language was government to one that is I look forward to continued and improved operation of programs and services. Should you have any changed to instead return all of the questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. responsive to the people and that Chairman’s authority to the Tribal puts the best interests of the Council. Two other action items Cc: Office of the Tribal Secretary Hopi/Tewa people first. Once were passed that day: Action Item Office of the Tribal Treasurer again, the people have spoken. Let Office of the General Counsel #017-2008 to legitimize the BIA Superintendent Wendell Honanie us begin the healing process and payment for the personal legal Hopi Health Care Center do what is expected of us as civil defense of the Vice Chairman and Hopi Tribal Council and Villages servants”. Tribal Secretary, and Action Item #031-2008 to suspend the Tribe’s

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18th Annual Heard Museum hoop dance championships welcomes new champs Story by Debra Krol, Heard Museum, Photos by Loren Tapahe PHOENIX– In another extremely close contest, just Senior World Champion. Second place honors went to five points separated the first four places in the Heard Terry Goedel, Yakama/Tulalip, from Rancho Museum’s 18th Annual World Championship Hoop Cucamonga, Calif., and South Dakota resident Dallas Dance Contest. Charles Denny, Chippewa/Cree/Ute, Chief Eagle, Rosebud Sioux, claimed third. from Fort Duchesne, Utah, captured the Adult Division In the Teen Division, Kevin Dakota Duncan, Adult Category Winners title of World Champion. Denny, last year’s Teen Apache/Arikara/Hidatsa/Mandan, of Mesa, Ariz., Division Champion, won by only three points over claimed the teen champion title. JMichael Loren Crank, second place winner Brian Hammill, Ho Chunk, of Navajo/Comanche, of Provo, Utah, took second place Phoenix, Ariz. and Michigan resident Cheyenne Petoskey, This year’s event on February 9 and 10 drew 67 Odawa/Chippewa, rounded out the top three. dancers and more than 10,000 spectators. First and second places in the Youth Division went to Taking third place was Lowery Begay, Dinè, from Peshawbestown, Mich., sistersWaskwane and Beedoskah Jonesborough, Tenn. Lane Jensen, Navajo/Maricopa, Stonefish, Odawa/Chippewa/Delaware/ Pottawotami. from Holbrook, Ariz., won 4th place, with fifth place Third place was awarded to A. J. Akachuk, going to Jasmine Ray Pickner, Crow Creek-Dakota, of Cree/Assiniboine/Acoma of Merritt, B. C., Canada, and Rapid City, S.D. Nakotah LaRance, Hopi/Tewa, of fourth place was claimed by Talon Duncan, Flagstaff, Ariz., brought home a sixth place trophy. Apache/Arikara/Hidatsa/Mandan, of Mesa, Ariz. Hoop dancing incorporates speed and agility as The littlest dancers in the Tiny Tot Division, 13 in all, dancers maneuver their bodies through one to more split $350, as well as receiving a talking Shrek doll from than 50 hoops. Dancers also integrate creative designs Macy’s. and difficult manipulations of the hoops to present a The judges included: Randy Medicine Bear, Rosebud unique variation of the dance. Sioux, from Loveland, Colo., Andy Grant, Eastern Band This year’s event, considered the most competitive Cherokee, from Cherokee, N.C., Kevin Connywerdy, Senior Category Winners hoop dance contest in the world was presented by Comanche, from Norman, Okla., Mike Salabiye, Navajo, Casino Arizona, with support from Macy’s and the Jay from Window Rock, Ariz., and Jackie Bird, Kahn Memorial Fund. Competitors danced in five Sioux/Mandan/Hidatsa, from Brookings, S.D. divisions: Senior, Adult, Teen, Youth and Tiny Tot. In The Mandaree Singers from Mandaree, ND, led by the top four age categories, dancers compete in three Noel Scott Baker, Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara, served as elimination rounds for the World Champion title, and host Northern Drum. Bad Medicine from Carnegie, winners share in $10,000 in prize money. This year, the Oklahoma, led by Joe Fish Dupoint, Kiowa, served as four first place winners also received gift cards from host Southern Drum. Macy’s. The 19th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance In the Senior Division, Moontee Sinquah, Contest is set for February 7 & 8, 2009. Hopi/Tewa/Choctaw, of Glendale,Ariz., took the title of INFO: Call 602.252.8848 or visit heard.org.

DOWNTOWN—One50th Annual of the Valley’s Heard oldest events, IndianAnniversary Painted Market Ponies donated by next The Trail of the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in 2008 Painted Ponies in memory of Gary Avey, creator of Teen Category Winners is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Since its early days, Native Peoples Magazine. Drawing tickets go on sale in the event has grown from a small, community event to September, and winners will be drawn on March 2. a world-acclaimed festival that draws nearly 20,000 Proceeds benefit the Heard Museum Guild American visitors and over 650 of the nation’s most outstanding Indian Student Art Endowment Fund. Visit and successful American Indian artists. Among the heardguild.org for information. guests are thousands of collectors from across the The 50th anniversary signature poster by Chippewa country who arrive early to be the first to purchase one- painter David Bradley will be unveiled at an elegant of-a-kind jewelry, pottery, baskets, katsina dolls, evening reception on January 10. Plus, meet all the textiles, fine art and more. featured Fair artists at the Best of Show Reception on In addition to artwork, you can enjoy an array of February 29. Keep an eye out for the commemorative American Indian music and dance performances in the 50th t-shirts and posters currently on sale. An exhibit of museum’soutdoor amphitheatre throughout the weekend. memorabilia from Fairs past was unveiled on January Visitors can sample a variety of foods includingAmerican 10, and will be on-view throughout the Fair. Indian fry bread, posole stew,piki bread and Hopi stew as The market takes place Saturday and Sunday, March well as Mexican and American fare. 1 & 2, 2008, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Heard Museum Six renowned Indian artists - Caroline Carpio, Isleta; on 2301 N. Central, Phoenix (A Best of Show Anita Fields, Osage; Teri Greeves, Kiowa and Dennis Reception will be held Friday, February 29 at 5:30 p.m. Youth Category Winners Esquivel, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Visitors can preview the winning artwork, meet the Chippewa; and Terrance Guardipee and Catherine artists and enjoy a catered dinner.) Black Horse, Blackfeet - are creating four 2-foot 50th Updates will be available at www.heardguild.org.

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Largest and longest national American Indian business conference RES 2008 to begin March 3 in Las Vegas PHOENIX—The nation’s leading this year’s conference including a poolside Native American business conference, reception and networking opportunity Reservation Economic Summit (RES Monday evening and a new 2008), will be held March 3-6, 2008, in “matchmaking” Procurement Pavilion, a Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Las Vegas system that matches buyers and sellers at Hilton. the conference, allowing parties to set up Tickets are selling quickly as tribal face-to-face meetings. Also new this year, leaders, business development decision the Trade Fair will be extended to a day makers, government and corporate and a half. executives prepare to gather at the largest Prestigious awards will be presented and longest running national American during RES 2008 including the Tribal Indian business development conference Leadership Award, the American Indian and trade show in the nation, sponsored by Business Owner of the Year Award and the National Center for American Indian many more. Enterprise Development (NCAIED). More RES 2008 sponsors include Lockheed than 3,000 people are expected to attend Martin, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, RES 2008: Partnering to Expand Business Flintco, Pace Pacific, The U.S. Opportunity and Success in Indian Department of the Interior, Washington Country. Mutual, KeyBank and Hilton. “RES 2008 is the ideal time for tribes, For more information about the event, government entities, business leaders and including how to register and obtain corporations to come together to develop MHA Buffalo Enterprises, Inc.show off their merchandise at the RES 2006. The sponsorship opportunities, visit contracting prospects,” Scott Gregory, American Indian Business Trade Show for RES 2008 is expected to draw over www.ncaied.org. Acting President and CEO of NCAIED 350 booths. Photo by Loren Tapahe If you are a member of the media said. “This is the ultimate networking and latest information on government policy communities in Indian Country; more than requesting access to the conference and/or business partnership-building and updates on the latest economic 350 trade show exhibitors ranging from would like to schedule interviews, please opportunity.” development trends; break out sessions small business owners to tribal enterprise contact Melissa Wenzel (602) 357-4701 or Features of the three day conference covering topics, trends and issues to corporations. [email protected]. include: keynote speakers presenting the affecting businesses, government and Several new features have been added to

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EntrepreneursPHOENIX—With the RES 2008 awardsand CEO of NCAIED named said. “Their spirit and of toThe Business be Owner given of the Year at award RES is handcrafted 2008 specialty items such as conference around the corner, planners for enterprise is inspiring.” presented to a business owned and operated beadwork, jewelry and ornaments. With the the Reservation Economic Summit 2008 RES 2008 is the nation’s leading Native by an American Indian(s) who demonstrates assistance of the Graywolf Trading Company (RES 2008) have announced some of this American business conference and will be good “corporate citizenship” in the and a manufacturer in Minneapolis, MN, the year’s award winners of the coveted held March 3-6, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada, community. Mr. Wells started an girls developed Native American style American Indian Business of the Year, Tribal at the Las Vegas Hilton. The conference will apprenticeship program called Wells clothing for dolls including a specialty toy, Enterprise of the Year and Youth be attended by tribal leaders, business Academy is a non-profit apprenticeship the “Powwow Bear.” Entrepreneurs of the Year. Announcing the development decision makers, government program connected to Wells Technology. It is Both girls reside in Polson Montana on the winners of these particular awards provides and corporate executives from across the geared toward providing young members of Flathead Indian Reservation. Their media with excellent interview and photo country. RES 2008 is the largest and longest the tribe with job training in manufacturing. partnership in business is a natural nexus. opportunities. Winners include interesting running national American Indian business About Muskogee Metalworks Genevieve, a student at Polson Middle and inspiring profiles such as a Native development conference and trade show in A subsidiary of Creek Indian Enterprises, School became interested in business in the American technology manufacturing the nation, presented and produced by the the economic development arm of the Poarch fourth grade after participating in an company, a metal manufacturing enterprise National Center for American Indian Creek Indians, Muskogee Metalworks is this entrepreneurial introduction program, the and even youth entrepreneurs who started Enterprise Development (NCAIED). More year’s recipient of the Tribal Enterprise of the Cherry Valley Town Square. Marita, a student their company making Native American than 3,000 people are expected to attend RES Year award for its outstanding service, at Linderman Elementary, has been sketching clothing for teddy bears. 2008: Partnering to Expand Business growth and business in Indian Country. designs since she was five years old and has Awardees Opportunity and Success in Indian Country. Operating for nearly 20 years, Muskogee been developing the business plan for the American Indian Business of the Year About Andy Wells of Wells Technology Metalworks’ primary business is designing company. Wells Technology President and CEO of Wells Technology, and manufacturing metal fabricated If you are a member of the media Tribal Enterprise of the Year Andy Wells, takes pride in producing high hardware, but also offers a variety of services requesting access to the conference and/or Muskogee Metalworks quality products, using the latest in machine such as electronics, warehousing and would like to schedule interviews with the Youth Entrepreneurs of the Year capabilities and technology. Mr. Wells, a engineering. award winners, please contact Melissa GenMari Creations member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa About GenMari Creations Wenzel (602) 357-4701 or Melissa@ams- “We are honored to recognize these Indians, in Bemidji, Minnesota, produces a Sisters Genevieve and Marita companies.com businesses and ventures for their outstanding variety of products for the aerospace, Growingthunder founded GenMari Creations For more information about the event, visit efforts and contributions to the Native electronic, food, medical and defense in 2006. Early last year, the girls began to www.ncaied.org. workforce, “Scott Gregory, Acting President industries. diversify their product base from cookies to

Arizona Native Scene—9 5th ANNUAL MEMORIAL EVENTS FOR LORI ANN PIESTEWA AND OUR FALLEN HEROES AND THEIR MOTHERS ANDFAMILY MEMBERS MARCH 22-24, 2008

You are invited to join the Piestewa Family, former POWs Shoshana Johnson, Jessica Lynch, Joseph Hudson, Patrick Miller, Edgar Hernandez and their families

1. LORI PIESTEWA MEMORIAL GOURD DANCE & SOCIAL POWWOW with COLOR GUARD PASS AND REVIEW HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES, POWS, AND ALL VETERANS

TIME: Saturday, March 22; 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. WHERE: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Recreation Center Call Loren at 602-448-0260 or vendor spaces Check www.nativescene.com for more information

2. SUNRISE MEMORIAL SERVICE AT PIESTEWA PEAK

TIME: Monday, March 24; 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. WHERE: PIESTEWA PEAK IN PHOENIX AT THE APACHE RAMADA Everyone is invited. Parking is limited; please carpool, see map for directions.

3. LUNCHEON IN HONOR OF MOTHERS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES IN THE WAR & CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR ALL FALLEN HEROES

TIME: Monday, March 24; 12:30p.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: RADISSON FORT MCDOWELL RESORT BALLROOM Piestewa Family and former POWs will attend. Please RSVP to Ernest or Liz (see contact information below)

Discounted room rates available at the Radisson. Call 480-789-5300 or 1-800-715-0328 and ask for “Piestewa Memorial” rates while they are still available. Breakfast burritos/coffee/tea will be served at the Sunrise Service. Traditional or military dress encouraged at all events. All events are open to the public!

Financial assistance respectfully requested! Send tax-deductible donations to Piestewa Memorial Committee, ITCA, 2214 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix Arizona 85004 Sponsors: Piestewa Memorial Committee, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona

Luncheon RSVP & General Information: Ernest Martinez 602-312-8663 [email protected], Liz Gonzales 623-334-9393 [email protected] POWWOW, Gourd Dance, Vendor Space Loren Tapahe 602-448-0260 [email protected] Color Guard Units POC: Josie Delsi, 520-836-1022 [email protected] More Information at www.nativescene.com

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Carla and Brandon Piestewa “always on the go”

Story and photo byaccording Loren Tapahe She was to just recently grandparents Percybelongs to the church andus in many Terry ways.” asked to compete in choir. Brandon is a Regarding fellow Army buddies of Lori, FLAGSTAFF—“We are always on the gymnastics. She is a yellow belt in Tae Percy says they stay in touch with Jessica, go” says Percy Piestewa, the grand-mother to Brownie Scout and is Kwon Do, and is Shoshanna, and Joe Hudson and we're Carla who just turned eight on January 31 actively selling cookies hoping to play baseball looking forward to seeing them at the annual and Brandon, age 9. Carla is in the second for her troop. She is a this summer. memorial services. grade and Brandon is in third grade. yellow belt in Tae Terry and Percy say Traveling has lessen so the family spends a Carla and Brandon are the children of the Kwon Do and goes to they are very blessed to lot of time sharing the beautiful home that late Lori Ann Piestewa, who was the first classes twice a week, have Brandon and “Extreme Make Over: Home Edition” and Native American women killed in combat and is hoping to play Carla, they keep their Shea Homes built for us. while serving in the United States military. softball again this lives very active. “We “Lori Ann Piestewa, was truly a As grandma Percy and grandpa Terry were summer. Carla is a very tag team in driving wonderful, loving, and caring person,” she gathered around the dinner table they were avid reader and her them to and from their signed. “ Through her passing, she has thinking of the next place to go and who was favorite book to read is various activities,” spread all these beautiful traits to many going to take the two to their next activities. the Bible. Percy said. different people, communities, states, and Carla and Brandon have choir practice Carla is also taking Terry spends a lot of countries. All these many different people tonight. They both love to sing and they are piano lessons and time at home, lately and communities have come together with part of their church choir. played (with both pushing snow to keep each other in recognizing not only our Carla at the piano with brother, Carla's favorite hobby is her animals. She hands) for the dinner the drive way clear. family, but the families of other military Brandon and grandparents has six turtles, one rabbit, seven dogs, one guest a song she Percy volunteers at the personnel who serve our country. We are so Percy and Terry Piestewa. cat, and three parakeets, one rooster, and two recently learned. kid's school, sometimes proud of all military personnel past and horses. One given by the Cheyenne-Arapaho Brandon also has a love for all animals and in the classroom, and sometime on their field present who protect our freedoms. We are Tribe which she was 4-years old. She named helps his sister in caring for them. trips. She has friends over on Wednesdays very humbled, and thank you does not the horse “Arapaho Star”. She hopes to be a Brandon played football for his first time and do low impact aerobics. She is a seem sufficient for [what] everyone has veterinarian when she grows up. this past fall. Brandon is now playing Eucharist Minister and a Lector for Mass and done for us and the others, but from the Besides singing with the church choir, basketball for the upward program. He has a loves the opportunity to serve God and her Piestewa Family "Thank You," and “May Carla has many other hobbies. great love for singing like his sister and community. She says, “God has truly blessed God Bless Us, One and All.”

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Winslow takes 3A girls crown with Ganado second; Rock Rock

girls reach 2nd place in 1A andGLENDALE—It Page was a sightgirls to behold— finishValley, second Chinle, Tuba City, with in border 4A schools such screaming fans following their teams to the finals on as Holbrok, Parker, and Maricopa listing many Saturday, February. 23. From Northern Arizona Native players. Many of the teams were pitted University Walkup Dome to the Jobing.com Arena against one another in the early rounds so Tuba City in Glendale, fans were loyal to their teams. and Chinle played against each other in the first Wednesday and Thursday, February 13 and 14 round and Monument Valley and Chinle against were big attendance days of nearly 9,000 at NAU as each other in the second round. Chinle was the only Alchesay, Ganado, Window Rock, Winslow, and reservation team to make is pass the second and Monument Valley were in town to play. faced eventual winner Estrella Foothills. 1A Girls Championship 3A Girls Championship Rock Point made a valiant stand to tie the game at Winslow and Ganado 50-50 and take the game into overtime against In the semifinal game, Ganado played pernennial favorite Fredonia. But they came up tremendous basketball to put away Globe easily short in overtime and lost 56-53. They played hard with a 79-43 win, but could not fine the basket but after three starters fouled out in overtime, Rock against Winslow. Winslow had a tough game Point could not match the offensive play of against Monument Valley in the semifinals which Winslow girls take state 3A title Fredonia. This is the first time Rock Point has made gave them the needed experience for the finals. it to the finals. Winslow pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat 2A Girls Bracket Monument Valley 43-33 in the semifinals. San Carlos, Grehills, Hopi and Valley Sanders, all Both Winslow and Ganado in the championshop reservation teams didn’t make past the first round, game were evenly matched in size and skill with except for Hopi who beat Wilcox, then lost to Winslow leading by five or six points until mid-way Morenci. Pusch Ridge became the eventual champ in the third quarter when Ganado took a brief two beating St. Johns. point lead. Winslow came back and scored six 2A Boys Bracket unanswered points and never relinquished the lead San Carlos, Valley Sanders, Hopi, Greyhills, all and later won 54-50. reservation teams entered the state tournament with Nearly 9,000 fans attended the championshop Greyhills and San Carlos making past the first round game at the Jobing.com arena in Glendale. but losing in the second round. Northwest Christian 4A Girls Championship became the eventual champ beating Thatcher. Page girls played with determination but missed 3A Boys Bracket layups and short jumpers to lose to Washington A lot of reservation teams made the playoffs School of Tucson 60-39. It was a three-peat for including Alchesay, Window Rock, Monument Washington. Rock Point girls reach 2nd in 1A finals

Navajo President orders flags half staff to honor late Code Talker WINDOW ROCK—Navajo President Joe corporal. “We understood all about people taking land Navajoland in 1963. He then joined the Shirley, Jr., ordered flags on the Navajo On Feb. 19, 1945, from us. That was what was happening over Navajo Tribal Police Force for three years. Nation to fly at half-staff from Feb. 13 to Feb. Mr. Sandoval was sent there.” He then became a legal advocate for 16 to honor Navajo Code Talker Merril L. with the Marine units His daughter, Jeannie Sandoval of D.N.A. Legal Services. Sandoval who died Feb 11. He was 82. who invaded Espanola, N.M., said she traveled with her Mr. Sandoval retired from the D.N.A. “The late Merril L. Sandoval was a Navajo Japanese-held Iwo father when he was asked to speak across the Legal Services after 23 years but continued to Code Talker who served the United States of Jima. country about his experience as a Navajo practice as a private tribal advocate. He also America and the Navajo Navajo with Mr. Sandoval's job Code Talker. served as interpreter for the tribal legal courts courage, honor, and distinction,” President was to stay behind the “When he finished speaking he would for another 16 years. Shirley said in his proclamation. front line to translate receive a standing ovation,” she said from Mr. Sandoval was preceded in death by his Mr. Sandoval died at St. Joseph’s Hospital reports from two-man Code Talker teams Tuba City. “It was heartfelt, genuine and real. son Gerald Sandoval, and his brothers Roger in Phoenix after an illness. His family said he elsewhere on the island. But he always said his heroes were those who H. Sandoval and Franklin D. Sandoval, and has been in declining health for the past year. Mr. Sandoval then sent these messages didn’t make it back.” sister Beulah Kelly. Mr. Sandoval was born April 18, 1925, at back to military commanders based on Following his honorable discharge, Mr. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, his son Nageezi, N.M., but lived in Tuba City, Ariz., Hawaii. He was also responsible for passing Sandoval completed his high school Gary Sandoval, and his daughters Jeannie for the past 44 years. orders to the U.S. Marines on the front line. education at Sherman Institute in Riverside, Sandoval, Sharon Iron and Maxine Sandoval. As a student, he attended Farmington “I was on guard duty the morning of Calif., and then went on to graduate from He is also survived by his brothers, Samuel Methodist Mission School where he learned January 19, 1945,” he was quoted as saying Albuquerque Indian School. Sandoval and Bert Sandoval, and his sisters, to speak English. In 1943, he enlisted in the on his web site. “It must have been around 5 After High School, Mr. Sandoval learned Mabel Penn, Nellie Sandoval, and Betsy United States Marine Corps in Santa Fe, or 6 o'clock when I saw what looked like to be a machinist at Haskell Institute in Sandoval. Mr. Sandoval’s brother, Samuel N.M. After boot camp in San Diego, Mr. lightening over the top of this little island. Lawrence, Kansas. He began his career as a Sandoval, was also a Navajo Code Talker. Sandoval was transferred to Camp Pendleton Our ship was heading in that direction. It machinist with Bendix Aviation in Kansas Mr. Sandoval’s maternal clan is Zuni- to the Radio Communication School where wasn't too long after that when our City, Missouri. Edgewater (Naaste`ezheh Tabaaha) and his he was trained as a Navajo Code Talker. commanding officers ordered us to get ready In 1951, Mr. Sandoval married, Lorraine paternal clan is Red Bottom People Mr. Sandoval served with the 2nd and 5th to disembark. I soon found out the island was Humetewa Shingoitewa Sandoval of Tuba (T’aschi’I Diné ). Marine Division in the Hawaiian Islands, Iwo Jima.” City. He soon began to work for Garrett Air Mr. Sandoval had 17 grandchildren, 22 Saipan, Iwo Jima, and the occupation of “There was no question we'd fight,” he Research in Phoenix. Mr. Sandoval was a great-grandchildren, and one great-great Japan. He was discharged in March 1946 as a said of the Navajo soldiers of World War II. machinist for 15 years before returning to the grandchild.

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NCTSTATE CAPITOL—The foundation Navajo Code join dedicates us in paying homage to our monument brothers, Chairman. “It shows at just Arizona how much the instate their honor.capitol In 2004, Laughter Talker Memorial Foundation dedicated a the Navajo Code Talkers,” said Peter Navajo Nation Council and the members introduced another bill that would allow 16-foot bronze replica of a Navajo Code MacDonald, Chairman of the Navajo Code truly support these men for their service to for the placement of a monument on the Talker kneeling with a radio giving Talker Memorial Foundation. our country,” he added. grounds of the state capitol. The messages in WWII on Thursday, February The Navajo Code Talker Memorial The Foundation began as a result of Foundation was formed for the express 28, 2008. The monument is at the Wesley Foundation received the remaining legislation introduced by Arizona State purpose of raising funds to install the Bolin Memorial Plaza on the grounds of $200,000 that was needed to complete the Representative Sylvia Laughter in 2003. monument at the Wesley Bolin Memorial the Arizona State Capitol, 1700 West memorial with the assistance of a Thereafter, Governor Jane D. Hull Plaza. Washington Street, Phoenix. supportive resolution sponsored by Navajo delivered a proclamation to recognize the The dedication included a formal “We are excited to have reached our end Nation Council Delegate Young Jeff Tom distinguished service of the Navajo Code program on the floor of the Arizona House goal of raising the remainder of the funds (Mariano Lake/Smith Lake). “We are Talkers during World War II and were also of Representatives, with the Navajo Code that we needed and we are inviting the grateful to Mr. Tom for his support of the presented with certificates of recognition Talkers attending as guests of honor. public, especially the Navajo Nation to Navajo Code Talkers,” said Joe Hart, Vice- for their service with a resolution was read

EOC color codes emergency needs Window Rock, AZ – The color code used by the Emergency Operation Center’s (EOC) Strike Team is being adopted by chapter’s that are assessing their communities. The color codes are red, green Activities Planned for the Day and blue. Red is used for an extreme medical Cook School emergency. This means a person at a Greet the Sun and Sunrise residence is in an unstable condition, in for Christian Leadership need of immediate medical attention. Some examples of what unstable means, but Invites you to attend 10 AM - Flag Raising/Honoring descriptions are not limited to just these Former Presidents and Students examples, are if a person is unconscious; the Cook School Campus having breathing difficulties, uncontrollable bleeding, experiencing an allergic reaction, 12 PM - Lunch severe burns or in a situation where a Commemoration medical practitioner has determined an individual is in need of immediate medical 2 PM - Native American Feast attention. Green is used to indicate an Saturday, March 8, 2008 extreme need for fuel, meaning firewood, propane, or coal. Blue is used to indicate an 708 South Lindon Lane Story Poles Ceremony extreme need for food and water. Tempe, Arizona Cultural Dancing & Music These color codes are directed at people in remote areas where access is impossible due to deep snow or very muddy conditions 6 PM - Singspiration which limits access to supplies. 480-968-9354, Chapters must submit assessments to the Ext. 130 or 146 Emergency Operation Center located in the Navajo Training Center. R.S.V.P. Chapter governments are also advised to document all emergency response activities including equipment used, personnel who worked, their hours, expenses and who responded to requests for assistance. Because of the expenses related to emergency response, the EOC and Navajo Nation Government are urging documentation. The EOC encourages safety practices in all emergency response activities. People should dress appropriately and plan with weather conditions in mind. It is muddy and some areas have up to 4 feet of snow. The most impacted communities are along the Chuska Mountains and the Defiance Plateau. Communities with very little weather impact are Cameron, Tuba Continuing to Educate, Empower, and Equip Native Americans for City, Tohajilee and Alamo. Leadership in Their Churches and Communites.

Arizona Native Scene—15 Local News www.nativescene.com Diana Devine, CEO of NAC given business leader award Phoenix Public Library presents

PHOENIX—Diana Devine, CEO of Native and beyond the scope of HawaiianPhoenix Public Library culture partners with the programsIronwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. American Connections was given the job requirements and/or Aloha Festival to present a series of “Ke Kakau: The Art and Culture of Business Leader Award by the Young Women life's work to further their programs highlighting Hawaiian dance, Traditional Polynesian Tattooing” -- One of Christian’s Association (YWCA) at a mission. In addition, Diana music and body art. Hawaii’s leading experts on Polynesian luncheon on February 21, 2008 in Phoenix. based on community Devine “The Art of Hawaiian Hula”-- Hula culture, Keone Nunes, will present the Award recipients are selected based on: service activities, personal achievements or instructor Kaimi Valdez and dancers from traditions, history and significance of kakau leadership activities of life experiences that awards , offices held in civic and service the award-winning Kaimikahu’s Hale O (tattooing) in Hawaiian culture on March 13 exemplify her commitment to the elimination organizations such as charitable activities, Hula will demonstrate the energy, grace and – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Burton Barr Central Library, of discrimination and empowerment of political pursuits, religious groups, and style of Hawaiian Hula on March 5 – 7 to 1221 N. Central Ave. and on March 14 – women, and how the recipient has gone above associations play a part in the selection. 8:30 p.m. Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 4:30 to 6 p.m. Desert Sage Library, 7602 W. N. Central Ave. Encanto Blvd. “Ki Ho’alu: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar”- The programs are presented through - Recording artist Dana “Moon” Kahele will funding from the Phoenix Office of Arts and Kumu Kaimikahu Matthews-Valdez given perform traditional and original music on the Culture andArizona Commission on theArts slack key guitar, an acoustic instrument with additional assistance to bring Kahele AlohaPHOENIX—The Festival 2008 Kokua Awardgenerous, compassionate, smart unique to Hawaii on March 12 – 7 to 8:45 and Nunes to Phoenix provided by Hawaiian Arizona Aloha Festival Kokua and happy-go-lucky. In addition, p.m. Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Airlines. For more information, call 602- Award was named and will be Kumu Kaimi has the distinct Central Ave. and March 13 – 7 to 8 p.m. 262-4636 or visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org. given to Kumu Kaimikahu honor of being the youngest Matthews-Valdez at this year’s community leader to receive this Walk for the Land and the People Aloha Festival. award. The award which recognizes The board also complimented You are invited to join Native Health in a Ave. & Piedmont) and go to North Mountain those Arizona residents that foster Kaimikahu Hale O Hula haumana walk to bless the land and communities of (near 7th Ave. & Hatcher). The walk is to better understanding of and and its organization for Phoenix. The walk is a Native American bless the land, the people and experience the generate direct impact upon both Polynesian perpetuating that great Aloha Spirit Kumu Prayer for the Land as a traditional way of power of prayer. peoples and the community at large. Kaimi upholds. healing and connecting with the land. The For registration and information please Kumu Kaimi is a busy person; full-time The Arizona Aloha Festival will be held walk will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008 at call Roy A Johnston at 602-279-5262 or mom, full-time job, full-time halau – yet on March 15 and 16 with Kumu being 6:30 AM and is a 16-mile prayer walk. email [email protected] or Elmer never says no. She is a talented, kind, honored on Sunday afternoon at the festival. It will begin at South Mountain (S. Central Myron at [email protected].

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TitlaGlobe, AZ—Mary gains Kim Titla’s campaign endorsementsin need of integrity, compassion, knowledge fromShe is knowledgeable national about all the issues. IndianAdministration for leaders Native Americans to become the nation’s first Native American and honest leadership." Mary Kim Titla possesses the courage and Former Executive Director, NIGA woman elected to Congress continues to gain Allen Tsinigine, Navajo (Page, AZ) experience to be a champion for Arizona in Retired: Lieutenant, LasAngeles Police Dept. momentum by garnering more endorsements Former President of the National Indian the US Congress.’ among members of various tribes. Education Association Gay Kingman, Cheyenne River Sioux Ryan Wilson, Oglala Lakota (WA) Congressional District 1 has one of the (SD) Executive Director, Great Plains President, NationalAlliance to Save Native largest American Indian populations (at 22 ‘Mary Kim Titla is a woman of Tribal Chairman's Association Former Languages, former President of NIEA percent) among districts in the country. impeccable character and integrity with a Executive Director, NCAI ‘This race is all about Arizona’s profound knowledge of the issues affecting Jim Warne, Oglala Lakota (CA) congressional District One and its challenges the people of Arizona and will prove an "Mary Titla's experience and education Director, Center for American for the future. These endorsements are exceptional advocate for Arizona and the give her a unique insight to the needs and Indian Rehabilitation significant because it demonstrates our United States congress.’ issues facing her constituents. This campaign is no longer a campaign; it’s a Pete Homer Jr., knowledge will prove invaluable for the ‘We need someone who can be a real voice movement. These statements attest to the Colorado River Indian Tribes people of Arizona as she will be a powerful for all people. I intend to reach out and better respect Mary Kim has earned through her President, National Indian Business voice in the halls of congress." serve all citizens of District 1 no matter what years of service. They are people who know Association Sue Masten, Yurok Tribe (CA) their background. It’s important to elect a Mary Kim and what she stands for,’ said Founder/Co-President, WEWIN Women candidate who can relate to people on a Randy Camacho, Titla’s Campaign Manager. ‘I believe that Mary Kim Titla is the best Empowering Women for Indian Nations; personal, cultural and spiritual level. I believe Endorsement Quotes: candidate for Arizona’s 1st district. The Former President NCAI I’m that person,’ said Titla. ‘I fully support Mary Kim Titla’s efforts district is very diverse and needs a leader that After receiving her Associate of Arts and I trust that she will provide guidance, reflects the traditional values and rural "Mary Kim is the best possible candidate Degree at Eastern Arizona College, Titla leadership and support for not only Indian history of the district. I believe that Mary to represent the people of Arizona's First earned a B. A. in Journalism from the Univ. people but the general population of this Kim Titla is that leader.’ District. She brings an authentic message of of Oklahoma and a Master’s Degree in Mass country.’ Ron Andrade, La Jolla Tribe (CA) change backed by a real western upbringing, Communication from ASU. Joe Garcia, Ohkay Owingey (NM) Former Executive Director, strong communication skills, and a career Widely known through her 20 years as a President, Nat’l Congress ofAmerican National Congress of American Indians dedicated to changing the lives of the less TV news reporter in Arizona, Titla is the Indians; Chairman,All Indian Pueblo fortunate." publisher of Native Youth Magazine online. Council ‘Arizona would be extremely well Tex Hall, Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara (ND) Recently her son, Micah left for basic "It's time for a change! Mary Kim Titla represented in the US House of Former President of NCAI combat training at the U.S. Army Infantry fits that change needed for District 1. We're Representatives by electing Mary Kim Titla. School in Fort Benning, Georgia. Micah ‘Mary Kim possesses the qualities needed Mosley, 17, a member of the San Carlos for being an effective servant leader (or Apache Tribe, enlisted with the goal of joining representative) for the citizens of District an Airborne unit. ANNOUNCING One. Not only will she be an agent of change, "He said he wanted to serve his country. the Southwestern Institute but she will make it possible for those she We're very proud of him. My grandfather and represents to have a voice in Congress.’ great grandfathers served in the military as for the Education of Native J.R. Cook, Cherokee (OK), Exe. Director well as his paternal grandfather. He follows an Americans’ Annual Fundraising United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. honorable family tradition," said Titla who watched her son swear in at a ceremony in Dinner and Silent Auction! Others who have endorsed or support downtown Phoenix. Robert Johnson, MC SIENA cordially invites you Mary Kim Titla for Congress include: Her priorities include land and water issues, growth, improve infrastructure, to enjoy a casual evening Ernie Stevens, Jr., Oneida Tribe (WI) quality education and programs that of entertainment, dining, and Chairman,NationalIndianGamingAssociation strengthen families. celebrating Arizona’s Native For more information about Titla’s S. Timothy Wapato, campaign, visit www.marykimtitla.com or American youth. Colville Confederated Tribes (SD) call Patsy Cohoe at (928) 475-5272 or (928) Retired, Former Commissioner 475-3670. Date: Saturday, March 8, 2008 Location: The Stone House Pavilion Yellowhouse Dancers at The Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway at Papago Park, Phoenix FREE 3rd Annual Hilton Garden Inn 5:30 PM Cocktails and Silent Auction ADMISSION 6:30 p.m Entertainment begins. & PARKING 8:00 p.m. Dinner catered by El Paso BBQ Co. Native American Art Show EntertainmentEntertainment && FoodFood VenueVenue Tickets: $75 Individual - $720 Table of 10 Hilton Garden Inn March 1 & 2, 2008 For more information, Socie Saltwater Indoor Corporate Lobby Saturday: 10am - 6pm contact Nadine Groenig at 602-542-5235. 4 0 0 0 N . C e n t r a l A v e . Sunday: 10am - 5pm P h o e n i x , A r i z o n a Proceeds from this event will benefit the Southwestern Institute for the Education of Native Americans, a 501(c)(3) Southwest non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide the Native American Promotions resources necessary for Native American children to get the best education they can in a culturally rich environment that 480-677-0237 promotes health and well-being. www.swnap.org Smoot Mahooty

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By:LuAnn Patty Talahongva Leonardscholarships appointed for the Hopi people. todollars the in an endowment AZ Board fund. Under ASU. of Erin RegentsTodachine is a Navajo from In her nomination, Governor Leonard’s leadership nearly seven- Kayenta, Arizona. “It’s actually quite STATE CAPITOL—Arizona Napolitano cited Leonard’s work with million dollars more has been raised. compelling to know that it happened.” Governor Janet Napolitan has appointed the HEEF as an indication of her “This is the kind of person I want as a She thinks it sends a positive message to the first NativeAmerican to theArizona qualifications. “HEEF has flourished Regent—someone who will hit the all Native youth about what they can Board of Regents. LuAnn Leonard is under LuAnn’s leadership. She’s ground running and work with her achieve. Hopi and Tohono O’odham. worked collaboratively with her Board – colleagues to make higher education in “I remember her,” said Bernardo She is currently the executive director skills that will serve her well as a Arizona all it can and should be,” said Chama, a Hopi majoring in design. of the Hopi Education Endowment Regent,” said the governor. the governor. Chama says he met Leonard when she Fund (HEEF), a non-profit organization HEEF was created in 2000 when the The news was met with surprise and worked for the Hopi tribe’s scholarship charged with raising funds for education Hopi tribal council set aside $10 Million elation by Native students attending department. “I fell through the cracks in getting all my necessary paperwork to the tribe. She helped me prepare the appeals letter,” he recalls. And that helpful attribute makes him think she will be an asset to the BOR as well as to students. Leonard remembers how it was for her to be a young student away from home. She left her home on the Hopi Reservation to attend Fort Lewis College in Colorado. But like most students she felt homesick and lasted less than two years. She also ended up changing her major from medicine to sociology. She managed to overcome those and other obstacles to earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Sociology in 1983 from Northern Arizona University. “I see myself as liaison,” she says, “I need to keep in mind that I’m also representing rural Arizona but being Native, I’m interested in relaying the needsofourstudentsastheyrelatetothe issues that we will be addressing. I also hope to keep the Native community abreast of the issues and solicit input when I can.” Gary Tahmahkera, a Comanche student majoring in Microbiology says he hopes Leonard will keep students informed on tuition hikes the BOR may be considering. “What are students gettinginreturnforthosefeeincreases?” he asks. He also notes the large number of Native students attending ASU on grants and says all three of Arizona’s universitiesgetalotofmoneyfromsuch Native students. “It’s nice that she’s there (on the BOR) because there’s Native representation there now,” he said. The governor is counting on

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American Indian Chamber elects new members TEMPE—The American Indian Chamber Funderberg, City of Phoenix Aviation; Tab of Commerce ofArizona has been in existence Parr, Wells Fargo Bank; and Ralph “Gonz” for over thirteen years and recently held Gonzales, Arizona State Department of elections for board members for 2008 and Transportation.were elected as new board 2009. members, each also serving two year terms. Two seats were up for election and four The chamber meets every first Friday of the vacant seats were filled. month for board meetings and every third Roger Smith, Salt River Materials Group Friday for their monthly networking luncheons Members of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce—(L-R) Maria Dadgar; and Loren Tapahe, Arizona Native Scene were which are held at Casino Arizon at the Salt Patty Dimitriou; Jean Grubbs; Virginia Loring; Johnnie Funderberg; Kristina re-elected to a two-year term and Virginia River Pima Maricopa Indian Community. Go Haskell; Tab Parr; Gloria Lowery; Loren Tapahe; and not-pictured at Roger Loring, Primerica Construction; Johnnie to www.aiccaz.org for information Smith and Ralph Gonzales.

Leonard’sLuAnn appointment Leonard in several ways Building Confidence to help ensure a renaissance type of in our Native American educational experience at the state’s universities. “I hope LuAnn’s Communities appointment demonstrates Arizona’s commitment to all students from diverse backgrounds,” said the governor. “As I said at our Tribal Summit on Higher Education the word university literally means world city and reflects that much of what college students learn comes not only from their Gloria J.Lowrie, President professorsbutfromtheirfellowstudents A Native American as well. Native American students are Woman Owned Company in this sense a resource to the college Diabetes Education Center environment contributing to the Gila River Indian Community diversity that is part of what makes 602.437.8729 attending college such a valuable life experience. LuAnn’sappointment helps demonstrate our commitment to making a college experience inArizona rich places of local, state, and global knowledge and understanding.” “Thank you to Gov. Napolitano for Thank You taking into account a Native person,” to all our said Todachine. As a young Native Native American people who woman she feels she has another role model to look up to. “I’m really glad make our communities RSIC Tribal Medical Center that it happened. I’ll be looking at her safe and strong. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (Leonard’s) career now, now that she’s on the board,” she said. The Arizona Board of Regents oversees the three universities in the state and is charged with addressing educational issues, public policy, and Established in 1991 overseeing the cost of higher education in the state. Once her nomination is 100% Native American Woman Owned confirmed by the Arizona senate, General Contracting and Construction Leonard anticipates her first meeting as Management Firm. aRegentwillbeinMarch.Hertermwill Services are provided to the private sector, Indian Nations and the federal government. Hualapai Indian Tribe Headstart Facilty expire in 2016. Bonded and Certified Peach Springs, Arizona

Arizona Native Scene—19 ww.nativescene.com Democratic Candidate’s Native American Platforms Hillary Clinton’s platform for Indian country Barack Obama: Fighting for FirstAmericans

RECOGNIZE THE GOVERNMENT-TO- American Veterans. They have one of the SOVEREIGNTY, TRIBAL-FEDERAL funds from the Special Diabetes Program for GOVERNMENTTRUST RELATIONSHIP: highest per capita service rates among ethnic RELATIONS AND THE TRUST Indians and the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Hillary will sign an Executive Order that groups in the United States. By the end of RESPONSIBILITY: Obama supports the program. Obama supports sufficient funding for supports regular and meaningful consultation December 2005, the Department of Defense principle of tribal self-determination, with IHS and proper staffing and maintenance for and collaboration with Indian tribal reported that 20,000 Native Americans and recognition that the federal government must IHS facilities. governments. She recognizes that the federal Alaskan Natives were serving in the Army, honor its treaty obligations and fully enable EDUCATION:Wemust continue to honor our trust responsibility is a legal obligation under Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. As tribal self-governance. Consultation and obligations to Native Americans by providing which the United States "has charged itself with President, Hillary will ensure that all of those Inclusion: In furtherance of the government-to- tribes with the educational resources promised moral obligations of the highest responsibility who have sacrificed on behalf of our country government relationship, Obama will include by treaty and federal law. Indian Language and trust" towards Indian tribes. Appoint receive the help and care they need. She has tribal leadership in the important policy Education: Tribes are struggling to preserve NativeAmericans:Hillarywillworktoappoint proposed to fully fund our veteran's health care determinations that impact Indian Country. their languages. It is estimated that by 2050 only Native Americans to key positions in a number system, including intensive care for those Obama will appoint an American Indian policy 20 of the over 500 Native languages once of federal departments and agencies. She will sufferingfrompost-traumaticstressdisorderand advisor on his senior White House staff so that spoken will remain. Research shows that work to nominate qualified judges from all traumatic brain injury. She will fight to cut the Indian Country has a direct interface at the instruction in tribal language increases Native backgrounds who understand tribal sovereignty red tape facing our wounded soldiers and she highest level of the Obama Administration. In American academic performance in other areas and the government-to-government relationship will protect service members against predatory addition, Obama will host a White House like math and science. Obama supports funding between tribes and the federal government.And lending, insurance fraud, and other financial “Tribal G8” – an annual meeting with Native forNativelanguageimmersionandpreservation she will appoint a senior official in the Office of scams. Above all, she will ensure that veteran American leaders to develop a national Indian programs. No Child Left Behind: Obama IntergovernmentalAffairs to serve as her liaison benefits extend to all veterans. policy agenda. Honoring the Trust would fund No Child Left Behind and reform to NativeAmerican communities in recognition INCREASE FUNDING FOR INDIAN Responsibility: Obama recognizes that the law to better incorporate Title VII, the law’s of the government-to-government relationship. EDUCATION: Head Start Program: A honoring the government-to-government Indian, Hawaiian, and Alaskan education Elevate the Director of the Indian Health September 2007 study from National relationship requires fulfillment of the United provision. Obama’s plan would provide greater Service to the Assistant Secretary Level: Geographic revealed that tribal languages are States’ trust responsibility to tribes and flexibility in integrating Native languages, Health care is a key priority forAmerican Indian the most vulnerable to extinction in the world. individual Indians. More specifically, Obama is cultures, and communities into school programs communities. For too long, its importance has Senator Clinton supports Pre-K and schooling committed to meaningful reform of the broken in a manner consistent with principles of tribal been underemphasized in the organizational programs that support a child’s native language. system that manages and administers the trust sovereignty. Early Childhood Education: structure at the Department of Health and Consistent with all Head Start programs, the lands and other trust assets belonging to tribes Obama supports increasing funding for the HumanServices.Whileotherimportantareasof American Indian Head Start Program supports and individual Indians. Further, he is committed Head Start program, including the American health policy are spearheaded at the assistant the rich and diverse culture and heritage of the to resolving equitably with both tribes and Indian andAlaska Native Head Start Programs, secretary level, the Indian Health Service's lead children they serve, and encourages teachers to individual Indians litigation resulting from the to provide American Indian preschool children officerremainsadirector.Hillarywillelevatethe incorporate language and culture into their past failures in the administration and with critically important learning skills. He also head of the Indian Health Service to Assistant curriculum and program goals. More than 80 accounting of their trust assets. appreciates the role of parental involvement in Secretary so that he or she can advocate more different languages are spoken in Indian Head HEALTH CARE: Obama voted in the Senate thesuccessofHeadStartandhascalledonstates effectively for Native American health care Start. Because of the social and economic to provide an additional $1 billion for IHS to to replicate the Illinois model of Preschool for needs. circumstances in Indian Country, Senator addressthesedisparities.Additionally,hewasan All. Tribes should also be given the opportunity WORK TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE Clinton has and will continue to support original co-sponsor of the Indian Health Care to implement culturally appropriate versions of FOR NATIVEAMERICANS: In the Senate, increasedfundingforthisvitalprogramwhichis Improvement Act of 2007 which mandates this program. Indian School Construction: Hillaryhastakenstepstoimprovetheaccessand critical for the future of Native American modernization of the Indian health care system Many government-funded Indian schools are quality of health care for Native Americans by children. Achieve Universal Pre-K for Native and strengthens urban Indian health facilities. dilapidated, and many are simply too small to co-sponsoring the Indian Health Care American Children: Hillary has proposed a Obama has fought against the Bush meettheneedsofgrowingIndianpopulations.A Improvement Act Amendment of 2007, a national pre-K initiative that would extend Administration’s attempt to eliminate urban safe, comfortable place to learn is critical to comprehensive piece of legislation to improve access to high-quality pre-K programs to every health care for Indians not living in reservation receiving a proper education. Obama is health care forAmerican Indians throughout the four-year old in America. As part of her communities. Obama opposed a federal land committed to repairing and building Indian country. As President, Hillary will support initiative, Hillary will allocate funds to tribally- acquisition program that would have diverted meaningful increases for the vital investments to sponsored pre-K programs. She will ensure that See next page provide health care to Native American tribally-sponsored pre-K programs receive Hillary supports the rights of tribal governments every 1,000 citizens, compared to 2.9 officers communities. Throughout the country, there is federal matching dollars just as state programs to adopt and regulate their own environmental per 1,000 citizens in non-Indian communities anacuteneedforaccesstoqualityhealthcarefor do. Her program is designed so that children policies, but she also understands the important with populations under 10,000. These staffing Native Americans – a need that too often goes from low-income families and children from role the federal government plays in catalyzing levels are simply insufficient to meet the law unmet today. The per capita expenditure for limited English households can enroll in pre-K energy efficiency in Indian Country. As enforcement challenges facing Indian Country. Native Americans is only one-third of the programs at no cost. president,Hillarywillcreateandexpandfederal- Amnesty International recently released a report average annual expenditure for Medicaid INCREASE SUPPORT FOR TRIBAL tribal partnerships to promote the use of solar that concluded that one in three Native assistance. In 2003, the federal government COLLEGES AND INSTITUTIONS and wind power in Indian Country.And as part American women will be raped in her lifetime. spent nearly $6,000 for each Medicare recipient, SERVING NATIVEAMERICANS: Hillary of a major nationwide weatherization initiative, And, in recent years methamphetamine has but only $2,000 for Indian Health Service supports increased funding for tribal colleges. Hillary will work to fund the weatherization of disproportionately devastated Native American medical care per person. The Indian Health She voted for the recently signed College Cost all low-income homes in Indian Country. Last tribal communities- NativeAmericans are more Service is severely underfunded, and the lack of Reduction and Access Act, which includes $10 winter the average fuel bill was $889; this year it than four times as likely as whites to use crystal available facilities forces people in remote million to help create a program for Native is expected to jump to $997. The weatherization methamphetamine. An informal survey of the locations to travel great distances for routine American Serving Institutions. of NativeAmerican homes will curb rising costs seven FBI offices located primarily in Indian check ups. Hillary is committed to meaningful IMPROVE HOUSING: Hillary supports and improve energy efficiency. Country estimated that approximately 40-50% increases to the Indian Health Service budget to efforts to improve the acquisition, rehabilitation, LAW ENFORCEMENT: American Indians of violent crime cases investigated in Indian provide all Native Americans access to quality, andconstructionofaffordablehousingonIndian experience violence at rates more than twice the Country involve meth. Hillary supports affordable health care. lands. Specifically, Senator Clinton would rate for the country as a whole. There are only providing resources for law enforcement in STAND UP FOR NATIVE VETERANS: increase funding for the Native American about 2,500 Bureau of Indian Affairs and tribal Indian Country, promoting state-tribal Native Americans have a long and proud Housing Block Grant and modernize the Native uniformed police officers serving an estimated cooperative agreements where appropriate to tradition of participating with distinction in the American Housing Assistance & Self- 1.4 million Indians covering more than 56 reduce crime, and improving the collection of U.S. Armed Services. By the end of the 20th DeterminationAct. million acres of tribal lands in the lower 48 data on Indian Country crime and how those century there were nearly 190,000 Native Encourage Energy Efficient Development: states. On tribal lands, 1.3 officers must serve crimes are handled by authorities.

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Barack Obama platform continued schools. Tribal Colleges: Tribal colleges have development, and above all, authentic Obamasupportsthereproductivehealthrightsof provides assistance to children affected by meth played a critical role in improving the lives of government-togovernment relationships American Indian women, and supports ensuring abuse, and places restrictions on the sale of the Native Americans. Obama supports increased between the federal government and tribes. that they receive equal opportunities to make ingredients used to make the drug. Tribal funding for operations and facility construction, Housing: Obama supports increased funding healthy reproductive choices. Violence against empowerment: Barack Obama believes that as well as the removal of bureaucratic for the Indian Housing Block Grant and other Women: Obama will reexamine the legal funding tribal police programs and tribal courts impediments so tribal colleges can thrive. Indian housing programs as well as improving framework thatallows such injustices, and and resolving longstanding jurisdiction issues RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND the effectiveness of these programs. Gaming: supports empowering tribes to combat violence will enable tribal authorities to deal more CULTURAL PROTECTION: Cultural The vast majority of Indian gaming operations against Native women irrespective of whether effectively with the causes and effects of this and Rights and Sacred Places Protection: Native are small enterprises providing jobs to tribal the perpetrators are Indian or non-Indian. other crime problems on Indian land. American sacred places and site-specific members. Because most tribes continue to suffer LAW ENFORCEMENT: Obama also VETERANS AFFAIRS: As a member of the ceremonies are under threat from development, from high rates of poverty and unemployment, supports fully funding the Community Oriented Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Obama pollution, and vandalism. Barack Obama Barack Obama believes that gaming revenues Policing Services (COPS) program that many supports severalVeteran measures, including the supports legal protections for sacred places and are important tribal resources for funding tribal law enforcement agencies have come to sheltering and rehabilitation of homeless cultural traditions, including Native ancestors’ education, healthcare, law enforcement, and rely upon. He also recognizes the important role veterans, securing veterans’benefits, and easing burial grounds and churches. other essential government functions. Energy: tribal courts play on the reservation. Obama will service members’transition back into society. ECONOMIC & INFRASTRUCTURE Obama encourages energy companies and continue to support additional resources to HUNTINGAND FISHING: Fishing Rights: DEVELOPMENT: Native Americans Indian tribes to negotiate in good faith to ensure strengthen tribal courts as well as correction by The fishing rights of Indian tribes are guaranteed experience some of the most severe tribes receive just compensation and in statute of the jurisdictional gaps that currently not only by 150 year-old treaties, but by the socioeconomic conditions in the United States. furtherance of carrying sustainable energy to all inhibit tribes’ ability to protect their Supreme Court’s affirmation of the Boldt Poverty and its effects are pervasive, with more communities. communities. Detention Centers: There is a decision as well. It is our shared duty to uphold than quarter of all Native Americans living in WOMEN’S HEALTH: Reproductive demonstrable need for facility improvements these obligations and protect fisheries in such a poverty and unemployment rates reaching 80 Health: In the past, IHS has been criticized for and expansions of detention centers in Indian manner that allows tribal and non-tribal fishing percent on some reservations. Obama’s performing forced sterilizations of Indian Country.BarackObamaunderstandsthatfederal to continue into the future. The path to equitable experience as a community organizer working women. More recently, many Native women funding of such improvements is essential to fishery management is paved with good science. in poor neighborhoods plagued by high have been pushed to receive one type of enable tribe’s to effectively protect their Obama supports initiatives to improve the unemployment has taught him that there is no contraception instead of more suitable communities. science and our understanding of our nation’s single solution to community poverty. alternatives. Although these women often have METHAMPHETAMINES: Combat Meth fish stocks. Through improved science, we can Therefore, he supports using a comprehensive noalternativetoIHS,theprogramoftendoesnot Act of 2005: Barack Obama supported the better guide decisions about how to protect the approach that includes investment in physical, provide them with adequate reproductive health Combat MethAct of 2005, major parts of which health of fish stocks, and, in turn, ensure a better, human and institutional infrastructure, increased care, and many women are often denied equal became law in 2006. The act puts federal funds more secure and predictable future for our access to capital, the removal of barriers to access to birth control, and prenatal care. Barack into the fight against methamphetamine, nation’s fishermen.

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The position researches and reviews identified Native American children's child welfare case or Adoptive Parent records for potential placement resources on and off Indian reservations, including contacting family members to identify potential placements; provides professional-level assistance to prospective Native American foster and/or adoptive families through the entire licensing and certification process, utilizing appropriate compliance methods and standards; collaborates with Indian tribes throughout Arizona regarding their tribal member children who do not have an identified permanent placement for child specific recruitment; provides specialized training to tribal representatives on child specific and target recruitment strategies and marketing techniques; develops curriculum for training; researches data bases to update tribal affiliation who need For information contact: placement resources; engages tribal leadership to generate and promote community interest in foster parenting and adoption of Native American children needing homes. FSR Integrative Services, Inc 623-931-9300 Open till filled [email protected] or KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): KNOWLEDGE of: organizational structure and functions; Indian child welfare services; general understanding of tribal [email protected] communities, tribal government function, tribal customs, traditions and cultures; State/tribal foster and adoption licensing/certification standards and procedures; recruitment and retention In collaboration with the Arizona Dept of Economic Security, strategies. SKILL in: written and oral communication; problem analysis and resolution. Division of Children, Youth and Families. ABILITY to: work within a fast pace diverse work environment and work cross culturally.

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