Volume 27 Number 10 ~Est. 1987 • NEWS SOURCE FOR THE PEOPLE~ TUESDAY, May 21, 2019 1000-01600-7460 KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039 PO BOX 123 HOPI TUTUVENI Changing the ‘Newscape’ in

Indian Countryutes,” she said. ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Talahongva has been on the front row as a reporter or producer for so many national stories She covered the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles in 1992, reporting from the streets, in 2004 she reported live from the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the grand opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, and more recently she was on the ground producing stories about the Yarnell Fire, in Arizona, which took the lives of 19 Hot Shot firefight- ers. Trahant said that Talahongva also brings the thinking of a teacher into the newsroom. She has worked for many years leading stu- dent projects for the Native American Jour- Hopi nalists Association. She continues in that mission, working with young people in a va- Tutuveni riety of roles, including as a board member for the Center for Native American Youth. Patty Talahongva, Picture courtesy of . “Yes, we want a great newscast,” Trahant wants to know By INDIAN COUNTRY TODAY years for this exact job and for this moment said. “And we also want to create a launch- how we are Editorial Team in history.” ing pad for careers. We want opportunity for Indian Country Today will soon open a the next generation of Native storytellers.” doing. Patty Talahongva named to lead Indian newsroom on the campus of Arizona State "This is a huge honor for me to be select- Country Today’s new television programs University. The goal of the nonprofit news ed to lead this historic newsroom that will Call or email us Patty Talahongva has been selected as enterprise is to expand its news gathering truly bring an American Indian perspective the executive producer for Indian Country operation and to produce the first national to our news programs. It's also a tremen- to tell us if we Today’s new television news program. Ta- news show by and about Native Ameri- dous responsibility and I fully embrace this are doing a good lahongva is a multimedia journalist who cans. Indian Country Today is also plan- opportunity to serve our Native peoples,” has rich experience in television, radio, and ning a short daily video report as well as Tahlaongva said. "I'm excited to join the job. We need your newspaper journalism. She is a member of other broadcast projects. Talahongva will be Indian Country Today newsroom and I look the Hopi Tribe. based in Phoenix, beginning in early June. forward to working with the team Mark is feedback “I can’t think of anyone more qualified Tahlanongva has experience with a vari- assembling. We plan on changing the news- 928-734-3283 or for this position than Patty Talahongva,” ety of television, video, and radio formats. cape for Indian Country." said Mark Trahant, editor of Indian Country “I like to say I've produced TV newscasts as Talahongva is a former president of Na- [email protected] Today. “It’s as if she has been preparing for long as two-hours and as short as two min- tive American Journalists Association. Fol- low her @WiteSpider on Twitter.

Elfina Kalemsa of Hopi Tribal Housing Authority Named Haven Professional Hopi Tribe Economic of the Year Development Travois Honors Industry “Superheroes” at Annual Conference Corporation Hires New CEO

Picture courtesy of sender. Picture of Cindy Smith. (Picture courtesy of sender.) By: Eden Rensing emony celebrates the important work of FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Indian Country’s housing and economic Daryl Melvin tirement. “It became very clear that the development professionals and provides FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE best candidate was already a part of the KANSAS CITY, Mo. – May 9, 2019, inspiration to all in attendance.” HTEDC team. With Ms. Smith’s many Travois, a Certified B Corporation® Haven Professional of the Year — Elf- FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Hopi Tribe years of experience with the HTEDC, we based in Kansas City, Mo., recognized ina Kalemsa, resident services program Economic Development Corporation are pleased to have continuity in further- five outstanding industry professionals manager for Hopi Tribal Housing Au- (HTEDC) Board of Directors announced ing the Hopi Tribe’s vision to bring eco- and an American Indian tribal entity at a thority; Polacca, AZ helps ensure Indian today the appointment of Ms. Cindy nomic development opportunities to ben- Superhero Awards ceremony on April 11. Country housing remains strong for the Smith as the new CEO of HTEDC. With efit the Hopi Tribe,” said Interim Board The consulting firm, continuing 24 years future. Kalemsa’s work ethic and dedica- over 24 years in Tribal Economic Devel- Chairman, Daryl Melvin. in business and directing more than $1.4 tion to helping families in her commu- opment, Public Service and the Agricul- “I am honored to have the opportunity billion of investment in American In- nity is inspiring. She listens to the needs ture Industry, the new CEO brings a vast to continue working with the Hopi Tribe dian, Alaska Native and Native Hawai- of both tenants and co-workers, and she and varied amount of experience to the and live in Northern Arizona,” Ms. Smith ian communities, held the ceremony at works tirelessly to ensure the wheels stay operation. She spent 17 years, as the Ex- commented. “Especially during this criti- its 19th Annual Indian Country Afford- in motion, the units get rented up, and ecutive Director of Huron County, Ohio, cal time when the HTEDC is exploring able Housing & Economic Development the needs of her community are served. Senior Enrichment Services, and Huron new partnerships and regional business Conference in Miami, Florida. She has balanced 80 units — low rent County Transit. Most recently, she has opportunities,” she continued. “Since 2015 we’ve honored indus- and tax credit — all while staying active been the HTEDC’s Director of Human The Hopi Tribe Economic Develop- try professionals doing amazing work in her community and raising a family. Resources. ment Corporation works on behalf of the in their communities,” said Elizabeth She is a member of the Hopi Tribe, Ms. Smith will succeed current CEO, Hopi people to bring economic develop- Glynn, Travois chief executive officer. Roadrunner Clan from the Village of Si- Mr. Chuck Thompson, who will be retir- ment opportunities that make a differ- “These honorees have filled their -com chomovi in Ariz. and she has worked in ing after providing four years of excel- ence. They are the economic develop- munities with beautiful homes, success- affordable housing since 2009. lent leadership. Ms. Smith will assume ment arm for the Hopi Tribe with diverse ful businesses and created thousands of “Decent, affordable housing is a need the position June 1, 2019. enterprises and locations, including Sec- jobs with the use of the Low Income of all in Indian Country,” Kalemsa said. The Board of Directors spent months ond Mesa, Polacca, Sedona, Holbrook, Housing Tax Credit and New Market Tax “I am blessed to be able to help our own reviewing and interviewing a strong and Flagstaff. The HTEDC is dedicated Credit programs. Our annual awards cer- tribal members live in that kind of pool of candidates from throughout the to the long-term financial strength of the Cont on Page 3 U.S. in advance of Mr. Thompson’s re- Hopi Tribe.

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More on Page 3 More on Page 5 More on Page 4 More on Page 10 Page 2 Hopi Tutuveni May 21, 2019 Hopi Conducts Special Eagle RANCHERS NEWS By: Office of Range Management/ -Feral horses are being reported in all Gathering Meeting Land Operations Staff range units. It has been reported that By: CARL ONSAE stated that due to major disturbances some range units have up to 80+ head. HOPI TUTUVENI around their nesting area, eagles are KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - DROUGHT -Horses are being dumped on Hopi from moving further away from their tradi- DECLARATION The Hopi Tribe’s as far away as Kayenta and Page. This is POLACCA, Ariz. - The Hopi Cultural tional breeding grounds. This is because Drought Task Team met on Tuesday, occurring in all the range units on Hopi Preservation Office (CPO) held a spe- of non- are moving into the area April 30, 2019 to update the Tribe on •Trespass from onto Hopi to cial meeting for the Hopi community on where the eagles nest. Talayumptewa’s the drought conditions and to deter- use our resources – vegetation and wa- May 8, 2019, regarding the collection of report stated that the Hopi Resource mine whether to keep the Declara- ter. eagles. Enforcement Services (HRES) uncov- tion in place. The decision by the Hopi •Water hauling from livestock tanks. This meeting was to inform various ered an eagle nesting sight that had bul- Tribe’s Drought Task Team is to keep Excessive use by non-Hopi residents of clan members from all the Hopi vil- let holes around their nest and found an the Drought Declaration and mandates the first artesian well in the Low Moun- lages who also serve as holders for the adult eagle that had been shot and left in place for another 90 days past April tain Valley area and windmill 61B2 has eagle houses, that permits from the Hopi for dead. This investigation is an on go- 30. The Drought Task Team will meet in been year around. The Hopi Code needs Tribe’s CPO would be available and nec- ing process where several Hopi eagle- July for an update assessment. to be revised to address this issue essary to gather and collect the sacred nesting sights are being shot at by non- For the rangelands these mandates •Removal of invasive plants around eagles for cultural and ceremonial use. Hopis. will remain in place: water sources. Ranchers need to be Stewart Koyiumptewa, Director CPO Koyiumptewa stated that more and 1.Keep the 30% reduction of livestock more aware not to place hay around the stated that through the 1934 Compact more of the younger generation non- in place. Ranchers should be removing water sources. We do not know what in- and agreement with the Navajo Nation, Hopis, as well as many of our younger livestock that are: vasive weeds may be in the hay therefore the CPO office had received the permits Hopi generation do not know about the •dry cows infestations of invasive plants may occur from the Navajo Nation which in turn 1934 compact, where it states that mem- •Yearlings (2018 calf crop) without them knowing. All supplemen- will be distributed to the clan holders bers of the Hopi Tribe can enter parts of •2 year old heifers (if not using as re- tal feed should be placed at least 1-2 on May 13, 2019 and every day there- the Navajo reservation to gather eagles placement heifers) miles away from the main water source. after. Having a permit will ensure clan and plants for ceremonial use. Koy- •Steers BREEDING SEASON members and holders to have access to iumptewa stated that the non-Hopis are 2.Sell this year’s calf crop In accordance with our Ordinance, the Navajo lands to gather eagles at the becoming more aggressive to the Hopi •If not part of a preconditioning program May 1st is the date to get your bulls out eagle gathering nests. people and are trying to keep Hopis all 2019 calf crop shall be removed by to your cows for the breeding season. Hopi Wildlife Department staff was from gathering eagles at the respective September 1 The breeding season will end on Sep- also present at the meeting. Darrin Ta- Hopi sacred sites which have been vis- •If part of a preconditioning program tember 1. layumptewa from the Hopi Wildlife De- ited since time immemorial and before shall be removed by October 1 As a reminder: partment spoke about how eagle breed- any compacts or new reservation lands 3.Highly recommend supplement feed- -All herd-bulls shall be registered with ing areas are starting to become empty determined. ing: an established Breed Association due to low wildlife in the area. Tala- Koyiumptewa stated, “We need to •12% - 23% Crude Protein blocks or -Shall have a copy of their registration yumptewa stated, “The rabbit popula- educate our younger generation about tubs. Protein will help to digest the dry on file with the ORM. tion is at an all time low due the drought the 1934 compact so they will be aware feed. -Mandatory that cattle owners provide a last year and we’re predicting that the of how both tribes agreed on this settle- •Trace Mineral salt blocks are effective sire for his/her cattle wildlife population will be low this year, ment, so we can properly collect eagles as well -All newly purchased bulls must be because of the lack of moisture and veg- and plants for our ceremonial use.” •Blocks and tubs should be placed at “Virgin” bulls. The HVS shall be noti- etation.” Talayumptewa also stated that Many members at the meeting stated least half a mile from a water source in fied of new purchases so that arrange- more and more eagles are moving away concerns and asked if the Hopi tribe areas of slight to moderate use. ments can be made for diagnostic tests from their natural breeding nests due to should start to ban the non-Hopis from •Hay is too expensive and not worth the and quarantine. the fact that there is not enough food for the eagle nesting sites. One member of effort. The ORM has on record at this time the eagles. the audience stated “Why do we need 4.Office of Range Management will bulls issued for the Polacca Stock Grow- Talayumptewa also stated that fleas permits to go on our land to gather our provide a list of water hauling sites for ers Association, Hopi 3 Canyon Ranch- and ticks are going to increase when the own eagles?” ranchers and farmers by May 30, 2019 es Bull lease program, and 13 privately eagles are gathered. This is due to the Talayumptewa stated, “We have come The ORM covered the rangelands and owned bulls. If you have not provided fact that Arizona is experiencing major a long way where we have to register our presented the following to the Task the ORM the necessary information on drought this year and with the strange eagles with the Navajo Nation because Team regarding vegetation, livestock, your bull you are in non-compliance weather patterns, pests are being more the government recognizes the Navajo water availability, invasive plants, and with Ordinance 43. All livestock own- apparent on wildlife. Talayumptewa cau- Nation first.” livestock health conditions: ers are to provide this information to the tioned the men and reminded them to be Clark Tenakhongva, Vice Chairman Vegetation: ORM in a timely manner. careful when gathering and handling the for the Hopi tribe, stated that we must •The 2018 growing season was short. VACCINATIONS eagles, because of the diseases that fleas respect these sacred birds for they give •A lot of what we see as green is Tan- The ORM and HVS are strongly en- and ticks carry. us the knowledge to conduct our sa- sy & Blue mustards, Cheat grass, etc. couraging livestock owners to get on a Talayumptewa also cautioned the men cred ceremonies. Tenakhongva stated, These annuals have already seeded and herd health plan for your livestock so about the risks associated with taking ea- “Remember your clan eagle houses and are drying out they are well protected from diseases, gles from nests at an earlier age prior to pay respect to their existence so we can •The “ice cream” plants such as Indian worms and other pests that may cause the eaglets getting proper food and care appreciate what they give us.” Tena- rice grass, Galleta, Blue gramma, etc. harm to your livestock. The Hopi Vet- from the parents first. Talayumptewa khongva also stated that the non-Hopis are just beginning to green up. We may erinary Service (HVS) can help you with stated, “More and more eagles are being would never understand our ceremonies. see another growth spurt in May-June developing a good head heath plan for taken while they still have their white “The white man and will never but will need rains and warm temps for livestock within your range areas. You fluffs and they are dying because of the understand our way of life and how we this to occur. can contact them at 928-738-5251. lack of proper care.” honor these eagles for our ceremonial •Forbes and shrubs are just beginning to HOPI CERTIFIED BEEF PRO- Talayumptewa’s staff is trying to mon- use.” Stated Tenakhongva. green up. GRAM itor several breeding sites on and off the The Navajo Nation has issued 18 ea- Livestock: Hopi ranchers, if you are interested in and this collective data gle permits to the Hopi people to collect •Areas that had excessive amounts of participating in the program for this year will tell them how and where the breed- eagles on Navajo land and is available rain during the monsoons and snow & you need to make contact with the Hopi ing sites are being affected. Talayumpt- for the clan holders. With hopes of hav- rain during winter have livestock Body Veterinary Service to start the process ewa states that some birds are trapped ing the eagles return to their known tra- Condition Scores (BCS) at 4-5. of vaccinations and getting your ranch and fitted with a transmitter to monitor ditional “homes” both the Hopi Wildlife •Areas that had some rain during the verified. You can contact the HVS at their living conditions. He hopes that Department and Cultural Preservation monsoons and some snow & rain during 738-5251. with this data, the eagles will start to office are working tirelessly to ensure the winter have livestock BCS at 3-4. FERAL HORSES come back to their traditional nesting the continued existence of one of Hopi’s •Areas that had very little or no rain dur- The HRES is enforcing and imple- grounds. greatest asset, the kwa’hu, also known as ing the monsoons and winter have live- menting Section 108, B. of Ordinance In other investigations, Talayumptewa the American Golden Eagle. stock BCS at low 3 – high 3. 43. Specifically they are looking at part Water Availability: d. “Unbranded livestock (Slicks): Un- •2/3 of the earthen structures that filled branded horses over one (1) year of age up with water during the monsoons and and any other unbranded animal over winter may last another month or 2 if six (6) months old” may be impounded we don’t get excessive winds and high immediately and without notice. If you KUYI Hopi Radio Develops temps. corral animals that are unbranded you •1/3 of the earthen structures on our land can call the HRES for pickup. They can base are currently going dry be reached at 928-734-7340. Strong CSG Compliance •90% of the HPL windmills are in op- The ORM and HRES are working to- eration. 10% are awaiting new parts or gether to help go out and do larger im- Understanding are in need of renovation (well cleaning, poundments in range units with large By Native Public Media fessionals joined Native Public Media video scans, etc.). amounts of horses. PRESS RELEASE staff for comprehensive training on the •70% of the D6 windmills are in op- UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s eration. 30% are in need of renovation RANCHERS EVENTS: KYKOTSMOVI, AZ – Since hitting Community Service Grant requirements (clean out, video scans, well drills, etc.). (As a reminder if you attend off-reser- the airwaves in 2000, KUYI has gone and underwriting. Elyse Dempsey and •There are at approximately 5 windmills vation workshops you will need to show through many changes like most sta- Joseph Begay provide customized train- that need to be re-drilled due to col- receipt of attendance or a copy of the tions in regards to programming and ing for Native stations that supports pro- lapsed or deteriorated well casings. The sign-in sheet to get the credit) management. Today, the team at KUYI fessional development and encourages a drop pipes on all windmills needs to be May 22, 2019 – U of A Cooperative is finding footing together, and in the shared responsibility among station staff replaced, both on D6 and HPL The Extension presents a Forage and Moni- beginning stages of a new fundraising to maintain compliance with funding re- program is working with BOR to get toring Workshop at Schloz Lake, Kaibab marketing plan that centers on com- quirements. The training, for example, these windmills back into operation National Forest. Registration begins at munity engagement including a concert teaches station personnel step-by-step •Springs are starting to show decreas- 8:30 am with presentations beginning series and youth volunteer program. The information to complete required web- ing water output. ORM is working with at 9 am. For more information you can station’s temporary office is one room site updates with the goal of providing Water Resources to determine how best contact the Hopi Cooperative Extension with limited space, but that isn’t a chal- transparency to the communities that to improve on output from these water agent, Susan Sekaquaptewa at 928-255- lenge for the folks of KUYI who simply Native stations serve. sources 8550. love their work. Sharing on the future of “NPM’s valuable training allows Invasive Plants May 30, 2019 - U of A Cooperative the station, Development and Market- KUYI Hopi Radio Station staff expo- •Mainly seen around our earthen struc- Extension presents the state-wide Be- ing Coordinator Jennifer Himel states, sure at all levels to station operation tures – tamarisk, camelthorn, Russian ginner Ranchers Workshop at the Tewa “We are looking to appeal to a variety procedures, underwriting and financial olive, thistle, etc. Community building. Registration starts of groups that listen to our radio sta- management. This exposure allows the •These plants take in a large amount of at 8:30 am with presentations beginning tion. It’s not changing, it’s just market- entire station staff to comprehend the water therefore draining the water source at 9 am. For more information you can ing our retro vibe to remind our listeners big picture so they can be effectively in- at a rapid rate. Needs to be removed. contact the Hopi Cooperative Extension all across Hopi that it’s cool to support volved in the overall operation. Training Livestock Health Conditions agent, Susan Sekaquaptewa at 928-255- KUYI. At the end of this month, we are allows all staff to not only understand •Blackleg – weather conditions are per- 8550. starting a new cycle of volunteer training their role, but serve in other capacities in fect to cause the spores on the ground to June 18-19, 2019 – 2019 SWIAA for potential DJs that includes a variety a well-oiled, fully functioning, effective rupture and flourish Livestock Field Days at Hon-Dah Resort of local programs from our police to our team,” states Andrew Qumyintewa, Act- •Phosphorus deficiency Casino & Conference Center, Pinetop- teachers and even fitness trainers from ing KUYI Station Manager. “The oppor- •Dehydration due to lack of water Lakeside, Ariz. Registration is required. the gym. We are also debuting new mer- tunities we have with deeply committed Issues that need to be remedied: You can register and pay by credit card chandise and we are actively involved individuals who love Native community •Removal of feral livestock that are online at swindianag.com or mail in with creating content for our Facebook radio is energizing. KUYI is no excep- roaming within our range units. registration with check or money order page by showing our listeners that we tion. The potential for where the station -Feral cattle are using our water systems to SWIAA. For registration forms you have fun doing what we do as a public is planning to go is limitless because of (Blue Canyon, Oraibi Wash, Polacca can contact the ORM or HVS. For more radio station. All of this is in hopes that the synergy you can feel just walking Wash) to hide. These cattle either do not information contact Michael Letero at we’ll gain enough community support to into the station and being greeted by a have owners or the owners can’t catch 520-954-0618. be able to throw a concert around harvest united team. NPM is honored to a part them time.” Vast and sandy mesas surround of the station’s growth through training, the KUYI Hopi radio station where six which will add to the already strong op- passionate and dedicated broadcast pro- erations,” concludes Dempsey. May 21, 2019 Hopi Tutuveni Page 3 Elfina Kalemsa of Hopi Tribal Housing Kaibab National Forest offers live Authority Named, Cont. ‘haven’ on our reservation!” ful housing production program. The juniper cutting opportunities as 2019 Superheroes: housing credit has financed more than Housing Professional of the Year: Sara 3 million affordable apartments through part of paid-use firewood permits Spence, executive director of the Karuk public-private partnerships, and supports Tribe Housing Authority (KTHA); Hap- 96,000 jobs each year, mostly in the for Williams and Tusayan districts py Camp, CA small-business sector. For more infor- Jacqueline C. Banks encroachment in key areas. Economic Development Professional mation, visit taxcreditcoalition.org. Public Affairs Officer In 2018, the Kaibab National Forest of the Year – Pat Mercier, CEO of the About Travois FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE launched a pilot program that increased Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians; Travois is a Certified B Corpora- the amount of wood available to each Corning, CA tion and Kansas City-based consulting Kaibab National Forest offers live person for purchase while reducing the Pillar Professionals — Kristen firm focused exclusively on promoting juniper cutting opportunities as part of cost per cord by crediting firewood cut- Wamego, general manager of tribal op- housing and economic development for paid-use firewood permits for Williams ting for the contribution it provides to erations for the Prairie Band Potawatomi American Indian, Alaska Native and Na- and Tusayan districts forest restoration goals. Each person, Nation (PBPN), Mayetta, KS tive Hawaiian communities. Since 1995, with proper identification, may obtain Haven Professional of the Year — Elf- Travois has brought investor equity to Williams, Ariz., May 13, 2019—For permits for up to 30 cords per season ina Kalemsa, resident services program 200 projects through the Low Income Immediate Release. The Kaibab Na- of combined paid-use and free-use fire- manager for Hopi Tribal Housing Au- Housing Tax Credit program and New tional Forest is offering the opportunity wood on the Williams and Tusayan dis- thority; Polacca, AZ Markets Tax Credit program, making an to cut live juniper in designated areas tricts. Individuals may purchase up to Project Team of the Year — Tolowa impact of more than $1.3 billion across on the Williams and Tusayan districts as two 10-cord paid-use firewood permits Dee-ni’ Nation; Smith River, CA Indian Country. These private investor part of its 2019 paid personal use fire- at a rate of $2 per cord, and may obtain For more information, visit travois. funds have helped build or rehabilitate wood permit program. one 10-cord free-use firewood permit. com. more than 5,300 homes and have helped Those interested in harvesting live All firewood permits issued by the About the Low Income Housing Tax finance critical economic development juniper, also known locally as green ju- Kaibab National Forest will include a Credit projects, including infrastructure, health niper and cedar, should purchase a fire- map and detailed cutting regulations as The Low Income Housing Tax Credit care, community centers, education fa- wood cutting permit at the following well as load tags, which must be physi- (LIHTC) was signed into law by Presi- cilities and job incubators. Travois fam- locations and during the specified hours cally attached to each ¼ cord of firewood dent Reagan in the Tax Reform Act of ily of companies also offers architectural Monday through Friday, excluding fed- and visible from the rear of the vehicle. 1986 and is included in Section 42 of design and construction monitoring ser- eral holidays: The goal of this load tagging system is the Internal Revenue Code. It was first vices, environmental assessments, con- Williams Ranger District, 742 S. Clo- to ensure accountability for the amount expanded and made permanent under sulting on green building, asset manage- ver Road, Williams; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; of wood removed from the forest and to President Clinton in 1993, and further ment and compliance services, impact (928) 635-5600 inform planning for future firewood cut- strengthened under President Bush and investment models, and comprehensive Tusayan Ranger District, 176 Lincoln ting areas to meet public need and forest President Obama, reflecting its strong training to clients in 22 states, from Ha- Log Loop, Tusayan; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; restoration objectives. bipartisan support. It was created to en- waii and Alaska to Maine and California. (928) 638-2443 To continue fostering the partnership courage private investment in the con- For more information, please visit tra- Once a permit has been obtained, with firewood cutters this season, the struction or rehabilitation of housing for vois.com or find us on Facebook, Twit- the holder will be given a detailed map Kaibab National Forest is taking addi- low-income families. Today it is widely ter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram or on showing designated roads along which tional steps to improve the program for regarded as the nation’s most success- the company blog. live juniper can be cut. These roads and customers. Permit holders will receive a areas were specifically targeted by forest detailed guide that highlights the ecolog- managers in order to both provide more ical impacts that collecting firewood can opportunities for the collection of forest have on forest resources and describes products and to help create fuel breaks best practices that will ensure the sus- Update on Breast Cancer through the removal of excess material. tainability of these resources across the Juniper trees, as well as some other landscape and over time. Forest manag- conifer species, have become much ers will also be seeking public feedback Screening more abundant over the past century for and suggestions for program improve- By: Sonja Banyacya, Genes are basically small sections of a variety of reasons including historical ments throughout the year. Those obtain- Hopi Cancer Support Services DNA which serve as a code or blueprint livestock grazing and fire suppression. ing permits are encouraged to offer their that help create who we are, each gene They have severely encroached on his- comments, concerns and ideas. KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - Hopi Cancer serving one or many purposes. These toric grasslands and savannas, which has The removal of firewood is permitted Support Services (HCSS): Breast and days, we know genes are influenced by resulted in altered fire regimes and- de only from National Forest lands on the Cervical Cancer Screening Program and both family history, as they are inher- graded wildlife habitat, water and nutri- specific district for which the permit is Hopi Health Care Center – Indian Health ited, as well as the environment. BRCA1 ent cycling, and soil integrity. issued. Firewood cutters are reminded Services (HHCC-IHS) have been part- and BRCA2 are two specific genes that Besides implementing large-scale to take note of property boundaries and nering to serve the community with spe- have been found to influence a person’s grassland restoration projects that in- cut only in designated areas on National cial focus on breast and cervical health chance of developing breast cancer. clude juniper removal, the Kaibab Na- Forest lands. for many years. BRCA is simply an abbreviation for tional Forest is also seeking opportu- The 2019 firewood cutting season For the last four years, Physician As- “BReast CAncer gene” and despite what nities to work with firewood cutters as opened May 1 and continues through sistant Amber Perry has served, and it sounds like, these genes do not actu- partners in forest restoration efforts, Dec. 31 for the Williams and Tusayan continues to serve, as lead provider for ally cause breast cancer – every person including this year’s expanded live juni- districts of the Kaibab National Forest. breast and cervical cancer screening is born with them. In fact, these genes per harvest areas. By removing dead and Detailed maps for live juniper harvesting from HHCC-IHS. In 2016, this highly are meant to do the exact opposite and down as well as small-diameter trees, areas and other firewood cutting infor- successful collaboration was recognized serve to prevent breast cancer. They firewood cutting can help improve- for mation and guides are available on the at a national level with the IHS National work to repair broken DNA, which if not est health, reduce the risk of unnaturally Kaibab National Forest website at http:// Director’s Award and then again in 2017 repaired, could lead to cancer or tumor severe wildfire, and limit further conifer bit.ly/KNFfuelwood. with the Arizona Rural Women’s Health growth. The issue comes when BRCA Practitioner of the Year Award. Reflect- genes aren’t working properly, often ing on the last fiscal year, we are proud referred to as a gene mutation. Having to say we have had another highly suc- a BRCA mutation does not necessarily The Hopi Tribe’s 2019 Preliminary cessful year as we celebrate our screen- mean a person will definitely develop ing rates for breast and cervical cancer cancer, but rather means a person may Final Comprehensive Economic exceeding the national target goals. be at higher risk of cancer development As we continue to build and strength- in their lifetime. en this program, we will be introducing “I was told I am high risk for develop- Development Strategy (CEDS) a new form of breast cancer screening to ing breast cancer…Now what?” the community in 2019 that we would The American Cancer Society rec- Office of Community Planning and like to briefly present at this time. This ommends that high-risk women have a new form of screening will be offered to screening mammogram and are offered a Economic Development women who are considered high risk for breast MRI every year. Sometimes, a ba- The Hopi Tribe receives a small grant •Village Community Service Admin- breast cancer. sic mammogram can miss cancer, so by from the U.S. Economic Development istration Offices “So what does high risk for breast can- adding breast MRI, a more sensitive test, Administration’s (EDA) through The •First Mesa Consolidated Villages cer mean?” we are hoping to be able to identify can- Office of Community Planning and Office Some women are simply higher risk cer in its earliest stages for women who Economic Development (OCPED) to •The Hopi Tribe: The Office of the for developing breast cancer based on are at higher risk of developing it. As we update the Hopi Tribe’s Comprehen- Chairman their history. Women ages 40-75 will be know, early detection typically equals sive Economic Development Strategy The Office of Community Planning asked additional screening questions this better prognosis. Breast MRI has several among other planning efforts. The 2019 and Economic Development year to help us get to know that history pros and cons, so, before automatically Comprehensive Economic Development •Hopi Tribal Economic Development a little better and then calculate that per- getting this test, a more in-depth discus- Strategy (CEDS) is currently being dis- Corporation son’s risk for developing breast cancer sion will take place between the high- tributed for public review and comment. 5200 E. Cortland Blvd, Suite E200-7, in their lifetime. According to Ameri- risk patient and provider to determine It is downloadable from the Tribe’s web- Flagstaff, AZ. can Cancer Society guidelines, women the risks and benefits of this new test. site: http://www.hopi-nsn.gov/tribal- With the Tribe’s loss of revenues and at higher risk of developing breast can- Nami’tunatya services/office-of-community-planning- budget cuts, it is critical that the CEDS cer include those who: have a known In the ever-changing world of medi- development/ should take into account and, where ap- BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation have cine, take time to educate yourself and The Comprehensive Economic Devel- propriate, integrate or leverage other a first-degree relative (mother, father, keep up-to-date. If there are any ques- opment Strategy (CEDS) is a “living” regional planning efforts, including the brother, sister, or child) with a BRCA1 tions about the details of this, we highly economic development planning docu- use of other available federal funds, pri- or BRCA2 gene mutation or history of encourage you to reach out to your pro- ment developed from planning sessions, vate sector resources, and state support pre-menopausal breast cancer had radia- vider or HCSS patient navigator to help interviews, research, and public presen- which can advance a CEDS goals and tion therapy to the chest before age 30, assist you. By staying physically active, tations designed to build capacity and objectives. typically for another type of cancer like maintaining a healthy weight, eating an guide strategic economic development A broadly inclusive process can build Hodgkin’s disease find out they have a anti-inflammatory diet, and limiting or decision making. It provides a founda- leadership, enhance cooperation and lifetime risk of breast cancer of 20% or avoiding alcohol, one may decrease the tion to engage in a meaningful conver- enthusiasm, foster public ownership, greater (based on our program’s calcula- risk of developing breast cancer as well. sation and debate by individuals, orga- and is vital to the creation of a relevant tion using a risk assessment tool that is Please take care of yourself. Thank you nizations, local government, institutes and effective document, therefore, your mainly focused on family history) for being a part of this highly success- of learning, and private industry about participation in review and providing Simply stated, the risks are usually ful program and valuing your health. what efforts would best serve economic comment is important to addressing the due to a strong family history of breast Thank you for keeping our community development. It identifies weaknesses current economic conditions and future cancer and/or a mutation in the genes strong. Here’s to another year of health and challenges that exist and shape the planning for Hopi. The final public com- called BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. and wellness. economic conditions of Hopi. Com- ment period for the CEDS 2019 will end ments can be provided to the contact in- June 30, 2019 however any information formation on the website or by visiting and comments contributing to future Would you like to put your one of the locations. CEDS updates can be provided anytime. legals into the Newspaper? For a single price you can put Do you like what your legals into the Hopi you’re reading? Tutuveni Call or email us to tell us if we are doing a good job. We Call 928-734-3283 to find out how need your feedback 928-734-3283 or [email protected] Page 4 IN THE COMMUNITY May 21, 2019 Claudina Rogers Retires Luci Wytewa Receives NPC’s After 20 Plus Years at the Outstanding Alumnus Award Hopi Tribe For Spring 2019

Claudina Rogers (Middle) holds her retirement plaque along side with her former Co-worker. (Photo by Carl Onsae/HT) By CARL ONSAE Her supervisor at the time was Arnold Luci Wytewa thanks Northland Pioneer College for helping her achieve her educa- HOPI TUTUVENI Bilagody, who she worked under for tional goals. – Photo Courtesy of NPC many years and throughout her time as a By: Dennis Durband, NPC Staff Prior to earning her bachelor degree, On May 2, 2019 a retirement party custodian she gained friends and gained Writer Wytewa served as a teaching assistant at was held at the Risk Management Con- her second family at the Hopi Tribe. Hopi Jr./Sr. High School and at Hotelvil- ference room at the Hopi Tribe. Claudina During the retirement party, both SHOW LOW, Ariz. - On a visit to la Bacavi Community School. Following Rogers, part of the custodial department Chairman Nuvangyaoma and Vice Hopi Head Start, Claude Endfield saw a her graduation from Prescott College, at the Hopi Tribe, retired from her posi- Chairman Tenakhonvga of the Hopi woman playing in the mud with some of she taught kindergarten at Moencopi tion after 20 plus years. Tribe were there to see her off on another the children. The faculty chair of the Ear- Day School and later returned to Hopi Laughter and happy tears filled the journey of her life. ly Childhood Development program at Head Start, which is where, she says, her conference room where Claudina’s close Rogers was given gifts and a plaque Northland Pioneer College was amazed “heart belongs." She has positively im- friends and co-workers thanked her for in show of appreciation for her dedica- that a Head Start volunteer would liter- pacted many Native children during her her years of service. tion to her job and for all the cleaning ally get her hands dirty to connect with teaching career. Rogers graduated from Phoenix In- and upkeep of the Hopi Tribal buildings. the youngsters. Wytewa says the thing she most en- dian school in the 1970’s and wanted to Rogers stated, “I have a lot of things to The woman was Luci Wytewa, who joys about teaching is “just seeing kids come back home to the Hopi reservation do now that I’m retired, now I can take went on to become a college graduate, happy, smiling and learning. I try to give to work for her people. care of my grandkids and my cattle now successful teacher and – and at End- families the encouragement and support She found a job at the “Old” Village full time.” field’s recommendation – the Northland they need for their children’s education.” store in Kykotsmovi, Arizona where she With happy tears from her second Pioneer College Outstanding Alumnus Endfield says, “Something else makes worked as a custodian for the store. family at the Hopi Tribe she is ready to for spring 2019. Luci a remarkable teacher, and it is not Rogers heard that there was an open- start a new chapter in her life as a retired This event took place nearly four de- only her educational accomplishments, ing at the Hopi Tribe as a custodian, so woman. cades ago. A photo of Wytewa playing the retention of her Hopi culture and oth- she applied for the job and got it. with those children was featured on an er admirable qualities. Last summer Luci NPC Early Childhood Development cut her long beautiful hair in support of a brochure and is emblazoned in the now- former kindergarten student of hers who Family Spirit retired Endfield’s mind. What happened was diagnosed with cancer and had lost Promoting Maternal and Early Child Health that day and over the years to come led her hair. This just blew me away, think- Endfield to nominate Wytewa, a native ing about the great lengths this Hopi trib- of Bacavi, Ariz., on the Hopi Reserva- al member and former outstanding NPC tion, for the alumnus award. student would go to in building up the As a college student, Wytewa was an confidence and support of one child and excellent student and a model of persis- that child's family.” tence, one who didn’t know the mean- Giving back what she gained at NPC, ing of the word “quit.” She first enrolled Wytewa encourages college students go- at NPC after completing high school in ing through struggles to focus on their 1982, seeking to earn an associate de- dreams and the gifts they have. “It’s gree in Early Childhood Development. It okay to take time off to re-focus while would be a long, slow journey. Wytewa still persisting in your education,” she was a young working mother and there says. were periods of time when she could not Wytewa says she was shocked to be enroll in NPC classes, one lasting nearly told she had won the award. “It’s excit- eight years. Encouraged by her family ing. I never really believed I would be and by Endfield, Wytewa forged ahead acknowledged in this way.” as circumstances allowed, ultimately Twice annually, NPC selects outstand- earning a Childhood Development As- ing graduates who have used their de- In-home visitation program for expectant mothers, first-time parents, and sociate credential in 1991, an associate gree or training to succeed in the pursuit toddlers up to three years of age. degree at NPC in 2005, followed by a of a career or educational goal and who This program is designed to help create healthier pregnancies and provide bachelor degree at Prescott College. support and promote lifelong learning. encouragement, guidance, and health education such as: Wytewa says, “NPC, being close to Recipients are recognized at regular  Prenatal/ Infant Care  Healthy Living home, gave me the opportunity to get a meetings of the Navajo County Commu-  Parenting  Goal Setting college education. They worked with me nity College District Governing Board  Healthy Child Development  My Family & Me at the Hopi Center, and I’d rate the qual- and also receive a plaque, a certificate  Life skills ity of my education at NPC very highly. for three free credits at NPC and a one- Every time I came back, I kept getting year pass to all events at the college's closer to finishing. Claude Endfield and Performing Arts Center. other faculty were really excellent. She To nominate someone for NPC’s Out- had the most impact on me, even when standing Alumnus award, complete the For enrollment information please she was not my teacher. She was a men- online nomination form found here: contact us at: (928)737-6342 tor who was always positive and encour- www.npc.edu/npc-alumni-award-nomi- aging me in my progress. She told me I nation-form. was good at what I did.”

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ByNo LARRY PaparazziWATAHAMAGEE And all of thisPlease is because they were The Hopi Tutuveni invited by a village member to do so. I was at a buffalo dance this past Awe…pictures…we love to take year at one of the villages, and I pictures, but why? We want them as seen a young Hopi girl on the roof- a way to remember the good times, top video taping the dance with her to remember the past as if it were IPad and no one said anything, while just yesterday. right next to her was a white woman We take pictures of our loved ones; standing and enjoying the dance. It we take pictures of special events looked like the white woman wanted like sports, graduations, family out- to try to take a photo of the dance. ings, traditional Hopi butterfly danc- So this white woman took her phone es…etc.…and I think taking pictures out and looked like she was getting TICK-TACK-TOE are a great way to collect the past. ready to record. The minute this When I was a little kitten we only white woman took her phone out, had one camera in the house, it was the Hopi young girl said to her “You this old 1990’s Kodak camera, which can’t record our dance.” And all of Name: was a point-and-shoot camera. At this while the Hopi young girl was that time, we didn’t think of the im- recording on her 13 inch IPad. It plications of using a camera inside seemed to me to be one of the most 1 of the village, we just took pictures hypocritical moments in Hopi his- and it was fun. When we shot some tory. I’m pretty sure even though she Cross Word Puzzle pictures we never developed the pic- couldn’t record, the white woman Find the English words for the Hopi words. tures right away so when we did, it can enjoy our Hopi dance on You- 2 3 4 was always a surprise to us when got Tube after the young Hopi girl up-

5 our pictures developed. We would loaded it to the Internet. laugh at how it came out, whether If we are so bothered by outsiders 6 someone was making a face or do- taking pictures of our ceremonies 7 ing something silly. When you’re a and our heritage why do we take pic- 8 9 mush head kitten, you really don’t tures of our kids dressed up in tra- think of the dangers of what a photo ditional attire and show it on Face- 10 can have, we just had fun taking pic- book? Why do we want everyone to tures. know how we dressed during a Hopi Across Down 11 12 13 I say pictures are a good thing, and ceremony? When we take pictures what I mean, is that we can use pic- of our traditional ceremonies its fine, 4. Yöngé 1. Siiki 14 6. Tuvahomki 2. Pono tures to document different events in but when a non-Hopi starts to take 7. Nukpana 3. Aala 15 our lives, or we can look back to pic- pictures just like us it becomes a sin, 8. Tsayrisa 4. Taapu tures we found in So-oh’s closet and maybe because we think they might 10. Suyvaqw 5. Momo 16 say, “So that’s how So-oh used to use it to make money, or to exploit 12. Kootala 9. Patupha look when she was younger.” A cam- our traditions? But in reality, we are 13. Pútu 11. Wuko 17 era on the Hopi reservation is not a the ones who are making money and 15. Mantuwa 13. Suhimu 17. Leetayo 14. Laaki bad thing…but it depends on how exploiting our own culture and tra- 18. Kolaasa 16. Tamö 18 we use cameras on the reservation. ditions and we blame the non-Hopis When you go to any Hopi village for doing this. Created Answersusing the inCr onextssw oissuerd Maker oyoun Th e willTeac h findersCo rn ae r .nsignet in front of the Recently, I saw an article in a Across Answers for May 7th edition Down village saying a list of “what not newspaper from the Valley of the 4. yonge Across 1. siiki 4. Chicken, 5. Back, 7. Fire, 9. Bald, 11. Hair, 12. Eye, 13. Ear, 15. Head, 18. Fog, 19. Dirty to do’s” like, NO PICTURES, NO Sun about the use of cameras and sa- 6. tuvahomki 2. pono Down DRAWING, NO VIDEO TAPING, cred ceremonies. I’m talking about 7. nukpana 1. Blackbone, 2. Cheese, 3. Feather, 5. Baby, 6. Give, 8. Hit, 310.. a Dead,ala 14. Aunt, 16. Egg, 17. Fight 8. tsayrisa 4. taapu YOU MUST OBEY OUR VIL- the recent Hopi wedding that was 10. suyvaqw Call 928-734-3283 for hints or answers 5. momo LAGE RULES, etc., etc. Now this posted on Facebook, published in the 12. kootala 9. patupha rule only applies to outsiders visiting USA Today and The Arizona Repub- 13. putu 11. wuko the Hopi reservation and I you may lic newspaper, and probably in some 15. 13. mantuwa Hopilavit - Conversation suhimu Words wonder why. Well because it was an other magazines, as well. In my opin- 17. leetayo 14. laaki 18. kolaasa K W A A T S I X A L A16. taVmö O S T B A T official rule made by each village ion I think it’s nothing new. There N Z T P A Y S O Q S F A B T M D A S based on their decision to state that are books about Hopi weddings with only non-Hopis are not allowed to more pictures, with all that exploita- O T I S A D F N E H N A A U A X A O take pictures, because they exploited tion about the Hopi wedding culture, O A T U F S M N I T U W A V Y H W O our culture in the past. there might as well be a magazine N S A M K S P I S M U H I K O A N M When I was growing up everyone called “Hopi Bridal Weddings” and O I P A A I K A U T G E T N S A A T had a camera, every Hopi on the Martha Stewart should create it. So S H T L N O Q A Y E P E W G O L V I Hopi reservation, shot pictures of in reality, I believe we are the ones just about anything from traditional who are killing our culture, but we A P A A G A L O A G O V A O O A O A Hopi butterfly dances to Indian Day are too blind to see what we are do- D A O K W U S U N A F A L A S Y T N festivals. If you go to any Hopi house ing, so we try to find a scapegoat to B A L X U A N P O K U T U I Y I I P on the reservation you will find the blame. So we blame the non-Hopis E N S O O S O K T A P E S T U S Y O same things on the wall, Kachina for killing our culture and traditions, S A M P I A N K A W A A N Z K F T N dolls and family portraits hanging thinking it was their fault for making N U O K W A V E E H Q A H U U W A L side by side. This is a common sight us do what we are doing. when you think about it, but yet we Now don’t get me wrong, in the P A A N G W A M L O L A T O V A N F still ban other people from taking our past our culture has been exploited I P S I G U A T G N I V U U T F Y I photos and of our sacred ceremonies. by non-Hopis, but it was because R V A M I N O S A Y W G E A Q T H C So I really don’t understand why Hopis never knew the technology we put that sign up if we are going of cameras. So it’s a toss up, you Find the Hopi Words Sóosokta - Deplete Lolma - Good to break our own rules for just about can blame the non-Hopi or you can Paspay - About to Naawakna - Desire Navota - Hear anything we do as traditional. blame yourself. When you look at that sign outside My advice to you is that taking Qayep’e -Absent Alöagö - Different Pa’angwa - Help of the village, the one that says “no pictures on the Hopi reservation is Suyan - Absolutely Hiiko - Drink Piiyi - I don’t know pictures,” it never says, “This only an iffy subject, its like we tell a kid Kwusuna - Accept Nöönösa - Eat / Ate Aa’awna - Inform applies to outsiders.” So in my mind not to eat candy, but the kid will eat Antsa - Actually Sú lawti - Empty Tuuvingta - Inquire we should obey the sign and not take candy anyway. We will be hypocriti- pictures at our ceremonies, even cal of our own rules because we feel Titapta - Baby Sit Sampi - Even So Tso’ómti - Jump though we are Hopi. entitled to do so. Ispi - Because Sóosoyam - Everyone Nú’o-kwa - Kind/Nice Yes…I know we put that sign up But if you respect Hopi culture and Angwu - Beforehand Nopna - Feed Navoti’yta - Know About for the outsiders. But lately, I have want preserve Hopi culture, do it for Tukopna - Blamed Tuwa - Find Ason - Later seen some non-Hopis taking their yourself, try not to display too much cameras and their video recording to the world, we don’t want to give Súmala - Breeze Sutsep - Frequently Heeva - Look for devices into the villages to take pic- up all our secrets yet, and if your like Paysoq - Casually Kwaatsi - Friend Yuku - Make tures or to make a “documentary.” me, a cat always has secrets…meow. Awheeva - Challenge Tsovala - Gather Wuuhaq - Many Naaphisat - Chances Háalayi - Glad Senpi - Maybe Write a Letter to Larry: PO BOX 123 Kykotsmovi AZ, 86039 Are Nima - Go home Qa’é - No Want to ask Larry something? 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Photo by Theophilos Papadopoulos, Creative Commons By KEERTHI VEDANTAM solutely critical now more than ever,” Cronkite News said Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Phoenix. “We Schools in tribal areas face a number of challenges, but one of the most unex- need to close that digital divide between pected – and, to advocates, most annoying – are the roads, which can make it hard WASHINGTON – “Just Google it.” urban and rural areas so people have ac- to get students to school. (Photo courtesy San Juan County, Utah, Roads Depart- Carroll Onsae says it’s a joke among cess to the things they need.” ment) Hopi, who have broadband internet in Stanton last month amended the By KEERTHI VEDANTAM only some pockets of the reservation. House bill restoring net neutrality to re- ily life, in community life,” Davis said. Cronkite News And even there it works slowly. quire that the Federal Communications “There’s a whole dimension of issues out “Our area is economically disadvan- Commission work more closely with there that impact students on a day-to- WASHINGTON – Classrooms at Ke- taged. It’s a hardship for families to not tribal nations to assess their internet day basis.” ams Canyon Elementary School are no- have service to broadband services,” needs and to improve access and reli- When sick days, religious holidays or ticeably emptier during the winter and said Onsae, the general manager of Hopi ability. That bill passed the House, but is other reasons children might have to stay monsoon months. Telecommunications Inc. not expected to pass the Senate. home are added to the absences caused That’s when Principal Gary Polacca Only about 29% of Hopi households Stanton’s amendment cited a Govern- by bad roads, he said, it puts students in says heavy rains turn the dirt roads have access to broadband, compared to ment Accountability Office report last situations where they “aren’t getting the stretching across the Hopi reservation 79% in Arizona and 78% nationwide, year that said the FCC overstated avail- kind of attention on their lessons and the into “muddy sinkholes,” making it hard according to Census Bureau data. ability of internet access on tribal lands learning process, and as a result of that for school buses to reach students’ homes The Hopi are not alone. Fewer than and does not collect information about they tend to fall back little, bit by little for risk of getting stuck in the mud. half the households on tribal lands in the quality or affordability of broadband bit.” Students, who have a harder time get- Arizona have access to broadband inter- service. That can affect commission de- Davis said schools on reservations ting to school on their own, are stuck at net, and only one – the Yavapai-Prescott cisions on which areas get funding to do their best to mitigate any problems home for the day – or the week, depend- Indian Tribe – exceeds the state average, build and improve connection lines. children might have that would impact ing on when the weather clears up. according to the Census. “We need to make sure that as we ad- their education. Navajo schools have “They just can’t get to school,” said “People take for granted when they vance, we don’t leave other people in implemented different programs over the Polacca. The school dedicates some of live in urban or suburban areas that they our own state behind,” he said. years to improve attendance and gradua- its budget to buses, he said, but it can’t can log on and take an online class, for But challenges to broadband are sig- tion rates. Some work therapy or trauma fill potholes or pave roads. “We’ve done example,” said Darlene Burden, who nificant on reservations. Besides having services into school programs, while oth- what we can.” has worked in tribal telecommunication to cover large swaths of sparsely popu- ers have provided free food to struggling Of the many problems facing tribal since 2008. “They take advantage of lated rural land, many reservations sys- students. schools, Polacca said, impassable roads the fact that they can apply for a job. Of tems still operate with copper lines or But transportation is a challenge out of are “not the most prevalent problem, but course for those things you have to have weak fiber optics. schools’ reach. it is the most annoying one.” broadband access.” Doug Kitch, a consultant with Alexi- Like many rural areas, homes on the And it’s not a problem unique to the But advocates say broadband can con, which works to regulate rural tele- Navajo and Hopi reservations can be Hopi. mean so much more in tribal areas. On com providers, said companies will “not scattered and there is often not a network Three-fourths of roads owned by the reservations with a high rate of doc- incur the necessary cost to provide ser- of paved roads that connect homes to Bureau of Indian Affairs are unpaved, tor turnover, it can mean uninterrupted vice to those areas” to deploy and main- schools or businesses. leaving schools on reservations to spend time with an online therapist or a video tain bandwidth. With the majority of BIA-owned roads money on frequent maintenance for the chat with a doctor. For students, it might “They would rather get 20,000, 50,000 in the U.S. unpaved, schools on reserva- buses that have to travel those roads. mean access to different educational subscribers per square mile instead of tions are forced to shell out money for The graduation rate for American In- resources and for small businesses, a one subscriber per square mile” that a frequent maintenance on school buses dians/Alaskan Natives in public schools strong network could help put them on company might get on a reservation, he that had to travel those roads. in 2016 was 72% – lower than any other the map. said. In April, Gila River Indian Communi- “Access to high-speed internet is ab- race or ethnicity, according to the Na- ty Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis told a Senate tional Center for Educational Statistics. Indian Affairs Committee hearingabout That rate drops to 49% for students in the decrepit state of the 306 BIA-owned Bureau of Indian Education schools. roads on his reservation. Some were un- There are myriad reasons why Native paved, others were cracked and bumpy. children don’t graduate from school, Others still were missing critical safety Breaking Ground on said Acting Superintendent of Navajo features like stop signs. Schools Anselm Davis, including “the “This is a critical concern for educa- trauma that students come to school tion in Indian Country,” Lewis said, not Economic Prosperity with, and then the changing social life of to mention “the safety aspect too, if those the younger generation.” roads aren’t adequately maintained.” The new Watonga Lucky Star Casino “There are adverse conditions in fam- Sen. John Barrasso, Hotel & Convention Center slated to Cont. On Page 8 open in 2020 Chair Grijalva Introduces “Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act” Ahead of Expected Federal Ruling on Endangered Species Act Protections By Natural Resources Committee phy hunts. PRESS RELEASE In 2018, a federal court struck down the decision to delist the GYE grizzly Washington, D.C. – Chair Raúl M. bear, ruling that grizzlies now living in Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today introduced the isolated pockets can’t be delisted one Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Pro- pocket at a time given the species’ over- tection Act, which ensures that grizzly all struggles to survive. That ruling re- bears are permanently protected for their stored federal protections for the popu- ecological and cultural value and guar- lation and blocked any potential trophy antees Native American tribes a role in hunts. conserving and managing the species. The Trump administration and the Grizzly bears are considered sacred by state of Wyoming have appealed that many tribes, but only a small fraction of decision, and an appeals court ruling is historic grizzly populations now exist in possible later this year. the lower 48 states. “Instead of making the country wait The bill, listed as H.R. 2532, is avail- on pins and needles, Congress should able online at http://bit.ly/2YdDeHy. just go ahead and protect of one of our Among other measures, the bill: country’s most beloved species,” Grijal- From l-r: Lucky Star Casino CEO Charlie Welbourne, Stephanie Black, Gov. Reg- Bans trophy hunting and non-discrim- va said today. “Grizzles are important to gie Wassana and Andy Rednose. Picture courtesy of Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal inatory predator control measures that this country, and our laws should reflect Tribune may result in taking of grizzly bears on that. Just because we brought the bald public lands Permits “take” and “posses- eagle back from the brink of extinction Rosemary Stephens, Editor-in-Chief increased gaming floor with accommo- sion” of grizzly bears only for certain doesn’t mean we suddenly allowed peo- Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Tribune dations for up to 400 additional slot ma- purposes going forward ple to start killing them again. Grizzly

chines. Requires federal consultation with bears should be afforded the same level (WATONGA, OK) One shovel of rich The Watonga Lucky Star Casino was tribes before relevant permits are issued of long-term protection.” red Oklahoma soil marks the beginning first opened under the name of ‘Feather and before any major federal action that Quotes in Support of Grijalva’s Bill of economic growth and prosperity for Warrior’ in the early mid-1980s. It was could impact grizzly bears or their habi- “This legislation rightly recognizes the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. housed in the Watonga community cen- tat Creates a process for reintroduction the need for both the preservation of The tribes begin construction of the ter and then expanded into the now ex- of grizzly bears on suitable land of will- grizzly bears in the wild and the involve- new Watonga Lucky Star Casino Hotel isting trailers. But the casino will now ing tribes ment of Tribal Nations in their manage- & Convention Center with the official see an expansion on a scale it and the The bill, which enjoys a wide range ment. We’re pleased to see action to ground breaking held May 3, 2019 in community have never seen before. of conservationist and tribal support, safeguard the natural and cultural value Watonga, Okla. Cheyenne and Arapaho Gov. Reg- comes at a critical moment for grizzly of these great animals for future genera- The casino expansion will include the gie Wassana addressed the audience conservation. In 2017, the Department tions.” – Kirin Kennedy, Associate Leg- addition of a new five-story hotel com- expressing his thankfulness and excite- of the Interior delisted the Greater Yel- islative Director for Lands and Wildlife, prised of 80 rooms, a hospitality suite, ment seeing the new hotel/casino project lowstone Ecosystem (GYE) grizzly bear Sierra Club full service restaurant and a 300-per- begin. “I would like to welcome every- population from the endangered species “Every living species provides an eco- son capacity conference center. Also one but first of all I would like to say list. The states of Wyoming and Idaho logical balance to Nature. Removing one included will be space for retail and an thank you. We’ve talked about soon after announced grizzly bear tro- critical plant species, wildlife Cont. On Page 8 Cont. On Page 8 Page 8 Hopi Tutuveni May 21, 2019

Chair Grijala Introduces Tribal Heritage, Cont. Breaking Ground on Economic species, and the winged ones, cre- ers Council serves tribal nations located ates an imbalance. Our ancestors have in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Al- Prosperity, Cont. always known about the importance berta who all called the Yellowstone and this project, we’ve heard about this proj- dience, “It’s a good opportunity, today, of ecological balance as our Creator Glacier regions home before they were ect and there are some people in the but not just for today, for our people but intended Nature to be. To remove our parks. From then until now, the grizzly community who still don’t believe it, not just for our people, but everybody Uncle, the Grizzly Bear, in the interest has been ever-present, albeit tenuously. but today we finally have gotten to this here and it’s a good opportunity for Wa- of trophy hunting and mineral extraction There is no soundbite that can commu- point where we can say we are doing this tonga, Oakwood, Canton, Hitchcock, will forever damage other species and nicate the importance of the grizzly in (project),” Wassana told the audience. Seiling, Geary … for all of us and the ecological balance as we know it.” – Ben our cultures, but the fact that our ances- “It’s going to be a 100,000 square feet communities. Good things happened Nuvamsa, former Chairman, Hopi Tribe tors wouldn’t say the name of the grizzly and double our employment. This pas- when we work together, so let’s continue “This bill signals a cultural change out of respect speaks to the Great Bear’s sage from Denver, from Kansas, every- to work together, not just our community in America’s support for grizzly bears, cultural significance. It is time that tribal one sweeps through here and we hope or our government, but the government wilderness protection and Tribal rights. nations had input and parity in decisions we catch some of that traffic and have of Oklahoma also. And I wanted to say It combines the best science and our hu- that will determine the future survival of a lot of people stay and even make this let’s give credit where it’s due and that’s mane relationship to the Earth. The addi- our sacred ancestor, the grizzly bear. The their destination to come out to this ru- to our Creator.” tion to the bill of independent scientific Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protec- ral area, to enjoy the peace and quiet and Following both legislator’s comments, evaluation protects grizzly management tion Act provides that opportunity, and get away from all the hustle and bustle closing speaker Cheyenne and Arapaho from unacceptable political interfer- the promise of cultural and economic re- of city life.” Wassana shared the Waton- Lt. Gov. Gib Miles took the podium. ence.” – Barrie Gilbert, Conservation vitalization for tribes who hold a funda- ga casino/hotel project was the first of “It’s been said already the working Ecologist and Professor Emeritus, Utah mental connection to the grizzly and the many to come, “We’re not making this relationship we have with the legislators State University habitat that the grizzly once imbued with happen just because of me and Lt. Gov. and the courts, it’s made our jobs a lot “The grizzly bear’s importance to power before being taken to the brink of Miles, we’re making this happen be- easier. Reggie and I won’t take credit for many Native Americans underscores its extinction by state and federal policies cause of you and the legislators. And in this because it’s a work in progress for iconic status in our country. We applaud imposed upon our lands.” – Tom Rod- order for things to progress we all have the tribe, not just Reggie and I. Now I Representative Grijalva and his col- gers, Senior Adviser, Rocky Mountain to get along, have the same thoughts and am looking out in this room and to think leagues for introducing the Tribal Heri- Tribal Leaders Council the same wishes. It all happens because about all the people that are here and I tage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act. “Our elders teach how the grizzly bear we get along, we get together, talk and see everybody here for a groundbreak- This bill fights grizzly bears’ decline brought us our medicines. ‘Grizzlies reach the goals we see for the tribes.” ing for a hotel, a casino and a restaurant due to trophy hunting and other factors, know not only about roots and herbs Watonga lies in the Cheyenne and I can’t believe it started out with Reggie helping ensure the species does not go for physical healing but also about heal- Arapaho District 1, whose legislators and I as a conversation on the road, in a extinct.” – Sara Amundson, President, ing mental conditions,’ they say. In the are Cheyenne District Burl Buffalomeat plane or in a restaurant. It tells us that Humane Society Legislative Fund socio-economic bondage we survive in, and Arapaho District Billie Sutton. Both all it takes is us working together with “The Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s our reservation communities need that were in attendance, along with several the legislators, with the people, have a Association represents the Eleven La- healing more than ever today. The griz- other members of the Cheyenne and dream, be honest about what you’re do- kota, Dakota & Nakota Reservations of zly bear isn’t a ‘trophy game animal,’ the Arapaho Legislature. ing, hire the right people and we can get the Great Sioux Nation, the Ponca, the grizzly is our relative, a grandparent. The “I want to thank Marie Whiteman things done … and this is proof of it. Ho-Chunk, the Mandan,Hidatsa Arikara, terms we use for grizzly bears are those because when this all started with This isn’t the only dream we have, this the Turtle Mt. Chippewa and Omaha. we use for people; we call female griz- these trailers and they got moved out isn’t the end, it’s the beginning. This Our most sacred sites, the Bear's Lodge zly bears ‘woxúúsei,’ bear women, and here, Marie Whiteman prayed over this isn’t about us … it’s about we.” and Bear Butte, include narratives of the their cubs ‘hi-níisóóno,’ meaning her ground and her prayers were so strong One by one 40 individuals picked up grizzly bear. Our holy people gained in- child or children. In the long struggle to and so good we are here today,” Buffalo- a golden shovel, placed a hard hat upon sight and healing knowledge from the protect the grizzly and in turn our sacred, meat said as Whiteman received a loud their heads and on the count of three grizzly. There were more grizzlies in our ancestral lands that the grizzly protects applause from the audience. Arapaho scooped the soil marking the beginning sacred Black Hills than almost anywhere for us, we defend our sovereignty from District 1 Legislator Sutton told the au- of a new tomorrow starting today. else until Custer carved the Thieves state and federal intrusion; we defend Road in 1874. The most famous photo our treaty rights; we fight flagrant abuses of Custer from the Thieves Road is of of consultation mandates; and we defend him with a grizzly he trophy hunted. our spiritual and religious freedoms. Indian Country Potholes, Cont. That image is symbolic of the theft of the The Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear R-Wyoming, introduced a bill in January they go on dirt roads or gravel roads is Black Hills and the breaking of the 1868 Protection Act reflects those essentials, to increase funding for upkeep of roads astounding,” Lewis said at the hearing. Fort Laramie Treaty, the consequences inspired as it was by the historic treaty, on reservations, including updating “And schools have to pay for that, not of which we still confront today on our The Grizzly: A Treaty of Cooperation, safety features and paving roads. Simi- the BIA.” reservations. The history of the Lakota- Cultural Revitalization and Restoration, lar proposals by Barasso have died in the Polacca estimates he has to pay for a Dakota people and that of the grizzly to which our Northern Arapaho elders last two sessions of Congress, but Lewis major bus repair at least once a month, are intertwined, as are our futures. The and spiritual leaders were signatories.” – said the bill could be a “game-changer” which takes the bus out of rotation and Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protec- Lynnette Grey Bull – Senior Vice Presi- for schools. forces drivers to cram more children into tion Act is central to the survival of both dent, Global Indigenous Council, and In a recent statement, Sen. Tom Udall, fewer buses. – our culture, and the Great Bear’s ex- Spokesperson for the Northern Arapaho D-New Mexico, said the state of roads “A lot of the roads become like a istence.” – A. Gay Kingman, Executive Elders Society of the Wind River Res- on reservations presents “a public safety washboard. It takes a lot of toll on our Director, Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s ervation. and public health issue.” school buses,” Polacca said. “And of Association MORE FROM https://naturalre- “On the Navajo Nation, where thou- course we have students living all over. “The Rocky Mountain Tribal Lead- sources.house.gov sands of miles of roads are unpaved, poor So there are times where we do have to road conditions result in impassable bus go out and pick up students who live on routes that make Navajo students more those roads.” LEGALS likely to miss school than their non-Na- Polacca’s school has talked about tive peers,” Udall’s statement said. “To planning bus routes along the state high- truly uphold the United States’ trust re- way that runs through the reservation to sponsibilities to these students, the Na- cut down on maintenance costs. But he vajo Nation, and all of Indian Country, knows some students can’t make it to the we simply must do better.” main road, and he does not want to make Advocates say there is plenty of room it even harder to get to school. for improvement. As it stands, teachers at the school try Constant travel on gravel roads leads to work with students to send assign- to excessive wear and tear on school bus- ments home so they can continue their es – side mirrors shake off, batteries fall education without being in school. But out and even the emergency hatches on the students are still counted as absent. bus roofs can come loose. “It’s frustrating,” Polacca said. “These “The wear and tear on those buses if are young children. They want to learn.” ENTERTAINING Tips to Punch up Your Next

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Humewysi Sockyma and Michael Shupla (Photo by Carl Onsae,HT) By: CARL ONSAE their parents with disrespect. Sockyma HOPI TUTUVENI did not want to disappoint her parents in such a manner. So she made it a priority On May 4, 2019 the Winslow Fire to make sure she never disappointed her Academy graduated two Hopi individu- parents and to work towards something By: Danielle Romeyn bara Chester Award would mean for her als, Humewysi Sockyma from the vil- that she could be proud of and in turn FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE life and work, Dr. Hamzeh mentioned lage of Mishongnovi, Ariz. and Michael give her parents something to be proud the words of another woman who has Shupla from the village of Polacca, Ariz. of, too. KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - Dr. Sana made a big impact in the field of work- They will be joining the Hopi Fire and Sockyma stated, “My brothers were Hamzeh, Clinical Advisor of the Restart ing with victims of torture. She stated, Rescue services here on the Hopi res- a big influence to become who I am Center for Rehabilitation of Victims “This Award of Barbara, it means a lot ervation and will be assisting the Hopi today…I wanted to make my parents of Violence and Torture in Lebanon, to me. You know why? Because Inge community. proud of me.” will receive the eights Barbara Chester Genefke, what she said about her [Bar- Both graduated with high standards Sockyma grew up as a common Hopi Award for her innovative multimodal bara]. Inge said, ‘I don't think I ever met from the academy, to protect and serve village girl where she would play un- and client-centered approaches to re- a person with such a fine understanding the Hopi people. Shupla’s passion for til the sun went down during the Hopi building and protecting the lives of sur- of the suffering of others as, Barbara, becoming a firefighter had always been summers. Sockyma stated that when she vivors of torture. and intuition and brain intellect, com- his first choice because he knew that he grew up, she wanted to help her commu- Presentation of the Award will occur bined, so harmoniously, that you could wanted to help his own people in any nity by doing what her father did, which on Saturday, October 5, 2019 on the all benefit.’ And I think that I in my way he could. Shupla stated, “I want to was to be a fire fighter like him. Soc- Hopi Indian Reservation in Moencopi, work, I feel a little bit that we are similar, help the community by doing this and kyma’s passion grew bigger when she Arizona. that we are alike. That's why this Award it was always in my best interest to be- went to Yavapai Community College Since founding the Lebanon-based means a lot to me.’” come a fire fighter.” in Prescott, Arizona.; there she wanted Restart Center in 1996, Dr. Hamzeh How the world’s first anti-torture Shupla was born at the Phoenix In- to learn more about fire and the way it has touched the lives of approximately award came to be sponsored in a small dian Hospital – Indian Health Service in behaves. 20,000 survivors in collaboration with and remote non-gaming Native Ameri- Phoenix, Ariz. and grew up on the Hopi It was at college that she knew that her the multidisciplinary team she leads, can reservation is a story in itself. About reservation. He grew interested in help- dream of becoming firefighter could -be empowering survivors of torture, refu- 18,000 Hopi people live in northeastern ing people at the age of eighteen when come true. gees, individuals with PTSD, Anxiety Arizona, the oldest continuously inhab- his father was a firefighter. According Sockyma and Shupla will be helping and Depression and other vulnerable ited location in North America. Given to Shupla, his father would bring back the Hopi Fire and Rescue crew towards populations. In addition to her Restart the remoteness of Hopi, their culture interesting stuff after he was done fight- preventing fire disasters and saving the Center accomplishments, she is also vice has survived largely intact in spite of ing fires and Shupla’s passion only grew Hopi community from such dangers. president of the International Rehabilita- focused efforts at forced assimilation. from there. Here’s to wishing both the best of luck tion Council for Torture Victims, a draft- Based on her pioneering work establish- According to Sockyma, her interest for in fulfilling their dreams while aiding er, trainer and implementer of the Istan- ing the Center for the Victims of Torture becoming a firefighter came when she the community in good ways. bul Protocol, a mental health expert in in Minneapolis, Dr. Chester was con- saw others behaving badly and treating Physicians for Human Rights, a member tracted to work with the Hopi Tribe and of Act. NOW’s trauma surviving group, later moved to Arizona to develop the and a founding Member of the Eastern Center for Prevention and Resolution for Mediterranean Association of Child and Violence in Tucson through The Hopi Hopi Resource Enforcement Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Pro- Foundation. After her death, to honor fessions. her work, The Hopi Foundation estab- In nominating her for the award, Re- lished The Barbara Chester Award and Services Hosts Annual Breakfast start Center Chief Executive Director continues to promote her legacy among Suzanne Jabbour recalled a conversation new practitioners from communities With a Cop which illustrates her colleague’s extraor- across the globe. dinary courage. Jabbour stated, “Being Cities are seen as attracting diverse concerned about her safety, I remember people who learn from each other and once asking her, do you really have to develop sophisticated and tolerant val- travel to Iraq? Are you sure you should ues. To an outsider, Hopi is merely a go? Her response was simple: Why go collection of 12 villages in a barren to safe places only if there are people landscape with a culture substantially at from dangerous places that need help?” variance with “modern” America. The When asked what her future holds, reservation seems an unlikely source Dr. Hamzeh replied, “What I would say of the first international prize given to is that I am now giving birth of a new clinicians who work with torture survi- generation…a pool of youth who will vors, yet it is from this land, this culture continue what I have started and what I and these people that a sophisticated am still doing. I will always and always network of tolerance and support has be a fighter forever.” reached around the world. The Hopi A police officer demonstrates to the students, the dangers of a roll-over crash. The Barbara Chester Award is the help humanity heal from the very worst (Photo by Carl Onsae,HT) world’s first anti-torture award and is a that humans can do to each other. project of The Hopi Foundation. Each “The Barbara Chester Award fits with- award recipient receives a $10,000 cash in the Hopi Foundation’s mission and prize and a Hopi handcrafted silver over- the Foundation because the Hopi people lay eagle feather sculpture. Previous re- have long held a spiritual relationship to cipients are Shari Eppel of Zimbabwe life-giving forces that promote healing (2000), Juan Almendares of Honduras and balance,” states Monica Nuvamsa, (2001), Allen Keller of New York (2003), Executive Director of the Hopi Founda- Alp Ayan of Turkey (2006), Mary Fabri tion. “These relationships extend beyond of Chicago (2009), the late Dr. Naasson the Hopi families and communities for Munyandamutsa of Rwanda (2013) and the well-being of the world as a whole. Dr. Diana Kordon of Argentina (2016). The Foundation has been privileged to The Barbara Chester Award is given share this message of healing and to per- as a tribute to honor the life and work of petuate our value for life by honoring the late Dr. Barbara Chester, a pioneer- those healers that work with survivors of ing clinician who directed the first treat- torture and trauma.” Students pose with their firefighter hats, and stickers they received at the event. ment program for torture survivors in the The Hopi Foundation is a 501(c) 3 (Photo by Carl Onsae,HT) United States. Later she treated indig- nonprofit located on the Hopi reservation By: CARL ONSAE may have lost their lives while on duty. enous refugees from Central and South in northeastern Arizona with a vision of HOPI TUTUVENI One of the keys to Breakfast with America, as well as survivors from more self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and local a Cop’s success is that it removes the than 50 countries. In particular, her work self-determination so that it engages in KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - On May 17, physical barriers and crisis situations that stressed the role of culture in determin- proactive participation toward our own 2019 the Hopi Resource Enforcement routinely define interactions between ing both how an individual experienced destiny and a community. To learn more Services hosted the Annual Breakfast law enforcement officials and commu- the trauma of torture as well as the best about the Hopi Foundation, visit www. with a Cop event. This year, along with nity members. Instead the event and approach for recovery. hopifoundation.org. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Police, time allows for a more relaxed, infor- When asked what receiving the Bar- Arizona State Troopers, Hopi Emer- mal one-on-one interaction in a friendly gency Medical Services, to name a few, atmosphere. The informal contact is the community members came together meant to increase trust in police officers in an informal, neutral space to discuss as individuals, which is foundational to Cat got your tongue? community issues, build relationships, building partnerships and engaging in drink coffee and have breakfast with a community problem solving together Don’t know which color to pick or how to layout cop. and without the trauma associated fac- your ad? Community members and several of tors, which typically are included when Hopi Tutuveni can help you with creating an ad to your the local community schools came to the officers are tending to the public’s needs. Hopi Veterans Memorial Center located Attending students seemed very im- specific need. Call or email us to find out how in Kykotsmovi, Ariz. to have breakfast pressed and in awe of a large construc- Call 928-734-3283 or and connect with the local law enforce- tion truck on display. The truck was used ment. The event was designed to create to demonstrate and mock the outcome of email: [email protected] positive connections with the local com- a rollover accident. The students were munity, and for whatever reasons com- also encouraged to visit several informa- munity members came, they seemed tional booths and to listen to the speakers to be leaving with a more positive im- about what they were presenting. pression of their local law enforcement In addition to providing breakfast for agency. the community, the education that these The Breakfast with a Cop event is a brave officials provided along with ser- statewide event, which brings awareness vice to the community, it’s clear that to all about the first responders, police these types of events brings the commu- and law enforcement, and also to honor nity closer while making the community the lives of law enforcement officers who safer. Page 10 Hopi Tutuveni May 21, 2019 Hopi Special Diabetes Program Hosts

2019By ROMALITA 100 LABAN Milethe Kickoff Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and itfor seemed only the fit putting into theirHealth running logs, seemed toof be in a Itfes- HOPI TUTUVENI to get folks moving, with that same theme going on in tive mood while stretching and smiling for Tutuveni’s the background. Many of Hopi Tribe’s Special Diabetes camera. KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. – Monday, May 6, 2019 Program staff came in full costume to rev runners up We send out lots of good and healthy vibes for all the through the wind and cool temperatures, registered complete with warming exercises and plenty of celebra- 100 Mile Club participants and those who are exercis- participants of the 2019 100 Mile Kickoff did just that. tory vibes and smiles. ing for the health of it, too. Here’s to a successful and Runners kicked off the 2019 100 mile challenge to rack Although Tutuveni staff wasn’t able to join runners on health 2019 100 Mile Club season. Happy running and up 100 miles and more during the twelve week period of the trails, staff was on hand to take pictures of the ready nahongvita! May 6, 2019 through July 28, 2019. and anxious runners. Runners, who determined to get Folks were weaning off of feasting on tacos, during started on logging miles on the trails and to qualify for

Participants bare the cold as they do a pre-workout before their run (Photo by Romalita Laban,HT)

The Hopi wellness staff dress for the special occasion for the kick-off run (Photo by Romalita Laban,HT)

 Various Breakout sessions that  Informational Booths will be led by inspiring and  PTSD Awareness Walk passionate speakers  And more Parents, Educators and all community members are encouraged to “AND THEIR OFF...“ Runners from all over the Hopi attend. mesas run for the “Health of it“ (Photo by Romalita Laban,HT) REGISTRATION IS FREE For more information or to register, contact Elyse Lomawaima at 928-734-3524 Navajo/Hopi Honor Riders Set to Arrive at Hopi CHR Program Presents: Hopi Veterans Memorial Center on May 23, 2019 By: Romalita Laban, Hopi Tutuveni and Eugene Talas, Hopi Veteran’s Services

KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - Tune up your motorcycles and/or prepare to Meet and Greet the 2019 Navajo-Hopi Honor Riders (NHHR) arrival to Hopi Veterans Memo- rial Center (HVMC)this week. The Riders are expected to arrive on Thursday, May 23, 2019, around 12:30 p.m. (MST) at HVMC for a brief stop to honor all Hopi Veterans, Military Members and Gold & Blue Star Families. Below is a brief his- Females: June 5, 2019 Males: June 6, 2019 tory of the NHHR:

Remembrance - NHHR activities include an annual Where: First Mesa Youth Center Honor Run to remember all Native American veter- ans who were “Killed In Action” since ’s Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm death in 2003, and the “Gold Star” families that were left behind after the sacrifice of these soldiers. Ameri- Ages: 13-18 can Gold Star families are immediate relatives of mem- bers of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been killed in DINNER WILL BE SERVED combat or in support of certain military activities. The organization has also started recognizing and support- ing “Blue Star” families in the community. American Break Out Sessions: Blue Star families are those that have sons or daughters in active service in the U.S. Armed Forces and were originally formed during World War II.    Sexually Transmitted Infections Hopi Values Relationship Roles Our Assistance - NHHR also offers motorcycle es- corts for funeral services or welcome home events for returning military service personnel, participates in community service projects to assist veterans with home improvement or remodeling projects to better suit physical or mental challenges resulting from their military service, and outreach events to build awareness regarding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other dif- ficulties faced by returning veterans or the families they leave behind. The brief stop-over is to thank riders for their annual ride across Hopi and Navajo lands as they pay homage to Veteran, Military and their Families. Break the Silence, Speak YOUR Voice! Veteran Services is reaching out to Veterans, Gold Star families and current Hopi Blue Star families who have loved ones serving in the military today as our spe- cial honored guests. And we encourage all tribal and school Royalty to attend. Not All Wounds Are Visible Donations of water, fruits, cookies and/or treats to For more information, please call: provide to the Riders as refreshments to energize them 928-737-6342 on their full day travel across Arizona are being sought and accepted. Donations can be brought to the Hopi Veterans Services by Wednesday, May 22, 2019 be- tween 9:00 am and 4:00 p.m. Hopi Veteran’s Services is located in the Hopi Tribal Administrative building, first floor; use the side door-way due to renovation of main doors. Questions may be directed to Eugene Talas - HVS at 928-734-346.