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Volume 26 Number 18 TUESDAY, November 6, 2018 Youth Travel to Phoenix in Support of Protecting Tribe’s Water Rights Paatuwaqatsi - Water is Life By: ROMALITA LABAN, porters to attend the hearings. that made them happy. Even the Hopi Tutuveni and ATHIA Some schools and departments youngest of the girls expressed HARDT, Hopi Public Relations not having enough readily avail- liking the documentary until she able resources weren’t able to got hungry and sleepy which is PHOENIX ARIZ. – Since send an entourage as was hoped normal for a five-year old. September 11, 2018 Hopi lead- for. However, that hasn’t dis- Other observations about the ers, tribal staff, and other mem- couraged the Hopi Tribe or sup- documentary led the oldest of bers of the Hopi Tribe have been porters. The Hopi Tutuveni is a three girls to talk about how the in attendance at the Superior main source of print information connections to Chaco Canyon Court of in Maricopa for many Hopi tribal members. and the Hopi migration story County located in Phoenix, Ariz. As part of our initiative to get segment reminded her of her as a demonstration of protecting information to the Hopi people Current Events class at Flagstaff water rights for the Hopi Tribe we have been in constant contact High School. She shared how during the Little Colorado Riv- with the Chairman’s Office, law- she and about five other Hopi er Rights settlement hearings. yers and tribal public relations students were working on a class On October 29, 2018, three and will continue to get as much research project which included Hopi youth also walked into the information to the Hopi people discussion about the Confluence courtroom to show support in about the issue, as possible. at the Grand Canyon. She ex- claiming as many water rights as Over the past eight weeks pressed concern about how she possible for the Hopi people and many other notifications about did not want to be ignored their future, as well. other Hopi events and issues if and when others tried to devel- Over the past eight weeks in have also been shared with the op the area again. She recalled addition to being present during Tutuveni. One of which was from discussions with her Hopi the hearings, Timothy Nuvang- an email from the Hopi Cultur- classmates and the documentary yaoma, Hopi Chairman and his al Preservation Office (CPO) that the area near the Confluence staff have been doing their best announcing its hosting of the is where Hopis know it to be a at outreach about the hearings October 20, 2018 Preview of a part of the Hopi Emergence story with the local Hopi schools, PBS Four-part series titled, “Na- and she expressed that it should LaRain C. Lomayaktewa and Helaina P. Lomayaktewa, Hopi Youth from Tribal departments and by con- tive America” featuring Hopi. not be disturbed out of respect. Village of Walpi, Tim Nuvangyaoma, Hopi Chairman and Bruce Talawy- ducting interviews on the local The preview was presented to Then came a revelation and man, Chief of Staff Hopi Chairman’s Office. (Picture by Romalita Laban) KUYI Hopi radio station. The an audience of approximately the older sister turned to me and goal is to encourage as many forty-five Hopi and non-Hopi asked, “Is that what you have Hopi tribal members and sup- viewers ranging from the young been doing all your work on to elderly with female and male Grandma?” I clarified that some presence at Hotevilla on that Sat- of my time has been spent cov- urday ering the hearings. I explained In fact the Hopi youth who to them what I had observed Aubrey Rain Harvey showed support at the LCR over the past six weeks. I also Settlement hearings were also expressed how grateful I was in attendance at CPO event, as to have been physically present Crowned the New Miss Lori well. Neither of the young girls at such a historical event. I in- had any idea that attending the formed them the hearings would CPO sponsored event would affect the Hopi people now and Piestewa Post 80 princess impact them so much as to want in the future and how very im- to attend the hearings until see- portant it is for our Hopi people ing and hearing the preview and to be educated about the issue only time would tell how the and to become involved more so events would be interrelated. than ever. One Hopi elder female at the Then the tipping point came CPO preview passionately ex- when I expressed how I wished pressed that there is a need for more Hopi people could be at the more of the documentary type hearings and that I wished even videos to be shared with the they could attend. Both of the world. She also shared her con- older sisters expressed almost cern for the history of Hopi to simultaneously, “I want to go!” be told from a Hopi perspective with their younger sister chim- and not by non-Hopi individuals. ing in, “Me, too!” I confirmed, The Hopi elder also expressed “You do, would you really go?” that if this was done sooner we and once I received a resound- may not have lost our aboriginal ing; “Yes!” we started on the lands, some of which are being planning after getting approval occupied by Navajos due to U.S. from their mother and counted government action. She also the day away from school as expressed that our Hopi water being educational as it involved rights might not be threatened Hopi current events and history, like they are in the LCR Settle- as well. ment hearings either. The CPO Flash forward a week and a staff expressed appreciation to couple days to Monday, October the Hopi elder and notified her 29, 2018, when the young Hopi that more work was being done family got up early, got dressed to ensure that Hopis are telling in their traditional clothes, as Aubrey Rain Harvey, newly crowned Miss Lori Piestewa Post 80 Princess and Brina Humetewa, first at- our story now and into the fu- sign of respect, representing tendant to Miss Lori Piestewa Post 80 Princess (Photo by Carl Onsae/Hopi Tutuveni) ture. All the audience members and support for their Hopi peo- By CARL ONSAE accommodated the general dant to Miss Lori Piestewa Post were thanked for attending and ple, and headed to Phoenix. Two Assistant Editor public and a variety of visiting 80 Princess is Sand Clan from CPO staff chatted with some be- hours later upon walking into KYKOTSMOVI, ARIZ royalty to observe the pageant the village of Upper Moenkopi fore closing down for the night. the courtroom and observing – The Hopi Day School in and the two girl participants vie and is the daughter of Melissa Fast forward two hours lat- onlookers, one of which was a Kykotsmovi Arizona host- for the crown of Miss Lori Pi- and Bryan Humetewa. She is a er after the preview, when the female lawyer for the Navajo ed the Lori Piestewa Post estewa Post 80 Princess which sophomore at the Tuba City High young Hopi females were en- Nation, you could have heard 80 Royalty Pageant on Oc- resulted in having Aubrey Rain School and her inspiration for joying a late night snack while a pin drop. The tober 30, 2018. The pageant Harvey, crowned the new Miss competing for the crown came discussing what they observed lawyer continued to follow the Lori Piestewa Post 80 Princess. from the fact that her family has a at the preview with their family. girls with her gaze and mouth Aubrey Rain Harvey, the new huge line of men and women vet- The two older girls mentioned dropped open, as they walked to Miss Lori Piestewa Post 80 Prin- erans and active serving military. how very intrigued they were their seats to observe the Hopi cess is water clan from the vil- Humetewa stated, “I never knew with the men shown in the doc- lawyers conducting their cross lage of Shungopovi and is the that my family had a huge line of umentary and that it created an examination of the Navajo Na- daughter of Meridith Van Winkle veterans, so I wanted to compete instant connection for them. The tion expert witnesses. and Daryl Harvey. She is a soph- to honor them and to represent girls talked about similar fea- The girls sat, observed and omore at the Hopi High School them the best that I can”. tures of their own family mem- listened intently until the pro- and her passion for contending Humetewa’s talent was de- bers which they could see in the ceedings were recessed for the for the crown was because her scribing her clan, which is Snake men in the documentary such lunch break. The Hopi lawyers sister is a veteran. Harvey, stat- and how the Hopi’s Snake clan as; dark hair and physical build made it a point to come and in- ed, “It is my passion to compete is part of the warrior clans that as compared to their father. See- troduce themselves to the girls

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED ADDRESS SERVICE tonight for my sister and all the reside here on the Hopi mesas. ing the men smoking in prayer and thanked them for attending Native veterans, because they are Both girls had great talents and reminded them of being in the before heading into afternoon

the real heroes”. essays about the pageant. kiva and observing men doing meetings to discuss the morning Harvey’s talent included her Lexie James and Shawn Namo- the same during ceremony and proceedings. During the lunch reciting a poem she wrote and ki Sr. both hosted the show that meditation. Hearing the men break onlookers continued to called “A Soldier’s Cry.” The re- included jokes and stories about speak Hopi also connected them gaze at the young Hopi girls as cital seemed to move and inspire themselves, which were meant in a profound way which they they made their way across the the many whom were in the audi- to entertain and fill the night’s couldn’t quite describe except street to a nearby sandwich shop. ence who showed expressions of agenda. to share that it reminded them Some in the establishment gave emotion during her presentation. of their qua’a (grandfather) and compliments about how

HOPI TUTUVENI HOPI PO BOX 123 AZ 86039 KYKOTSMOVI, 1000-01600-7460 Brina Humetewa, First Atten- Cont on Page 2 More on Page 8 EDITORIAL COLUMN COMMUNITY PUBLIC Piestewa inducted into Domestic Violence Healthy Heating in Your LARRY’S CORNER National Native Hall of Conference goes off Home. “Opinions, Indians and Fame. without a hitch Read more about how to Reservations“ Read more about her Read and learn more better prepare your winter Read about what’s Larry’s induction. Opinion about the conference More on Page 3 More on Page 5 More on Page 3 More on Page 5 Page 2 Hopi Tutuveni November 6, 2018

Little Colorado Phoenix Indian Center River Settlement Sixth Announces Recipients of Annual Leadership Awards Recognition Through Eighth Week OFFICE OF THE October 29, 2018. The Navajo Nation CHAIRMAN began its case this week, in opposition to FOR IMMEDIATE the Hopi past and present water claims. RELEASE They presented only two witnesses, Dr. McCord and Dr. Leeper, but their direct Sixth-Seventh Week and cross-examination took all week. The Hopi Little Colorado River water In the Past and Present Water trial, the rights trial continued into its sixth week Court will make historical findings of on October 15, 2018. It was a short week fact as to how the Hopi have used water as only three witnesses were available in the past. One part of the Hopi claim, this week. is that the Hopi have diverted monsoon This week the Hopi Tribe presented surface water from the Jeddito, Polacca, both Hopi expert witnesses. On Mon- Oraibi, Dinebitto and Moenkopi washes day, Larry Stevens, Phd, and Todd Ums- for growing corn and other crops. Agri- tot testified. David Seibert, Phd, testified culture, prayer, ceremonies and dances Picture of Dawn Melvin Woman of the year (Picture provided by sender) on Tuesday, October 16. Dr. Stevens are woven into the Hopi way of life. testified as to inspection and measure- As the amount of water that runs ment of springs at Pasture Canyon and through the washes changes each year White Ruin Canyon. The Court did not with the rainfall, it is a difficult task to allow the measurement of the supply put a number on how much acre feet of of water emanating from the springs in water are used from the washes for agri- the northern part of Pasture Canyon that culture. To arrive at a water number, the flow from the spring into the Hopi side Arizona Department of Water Resourc- of Pasture Canyon. The lawyers have es (“ADWR”) chose to determine the asked the Court to reconsider that rul- maximum historical number of acres the ing. Hopi farmed in the past in a single year, Todd Umstot testified regarding and multiply that number by a water the government model to measure the duty. A water duty is the amount of wa- amount of water taken from the northern ter needed by the Hopi to water a field. washes for irrigation. Assuming a high- ADWR, based on historical research af- er rainfall than predicted by the govern- ter 1848, concluded the highest number ment, and more acreage, the model pre- of acres farmed by the Hopi in a single dicted that the Hopi Tribe would need to year was 9,330 acres in 1961. ADWR divert 21,000 or more acre feet from the concluded that the Hopi was entitled LuAnn Leonard and KUYI awarded from the Phoenix Indian Center(Picture provided by wash for supplemental farming water. to 10,000-acre feet from the washes for sender) The Hopi Tribe will complete the pre- their historical use. By PATRICIA HIBBELER, Phoenix Spirit of the Heard Award sentation of its case in chief the week The chose to determine Indian Center (presented by the Heard Museum) of October 22, 2018. The Navajo Nation a water number by creating a computer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LuAnn Leonard (Hopi/Tohono begins the presentation of its case in model that mimics the hydrological flow O’odham) chief the week of October 19, 2018. of the wash basins. The United States October 17, 2018 – Phoenix, Arizo- Executive Director, Hopi Education Eighth Week concluded that the highest number of na – The Phoenix Indian Center has Endowment Fund The Hopi Little Colorado River water acres farmed by the Hopi in a single announced the recipients of the 2018 Community Leader, Committed to the rights trial continued into week eight on Arizona American Indian Excellence in Advancement of Higher Education Leadership Awards. For 36 years, the Volunteer of the Year Leadership Awards has recognized in- Phoenix Indian Medical Center dividuals, companies, and organizations Auxiliary Dates for the Little Colorado for their excellence of work, innovation Friend of the Community in approach, and impact in the American Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Indian community. Initiatives, Barbara Crowell Roy - RiverHeld at: SettlementMaricopa County Superior Courts Trial “The honorees represent outstanding President East Court Building leadership in Arizona and across the Female College Student of the Year 6th Floor - Courtroom 613 nation,” said Patricia Hibbeler, Chief Jennifer Jones (Navajo), Senior – (Located on southwest corner of 1st Ave. & Jefferson streets) Executive Officer of the Phoenix Indian Arizona State University 101 W. Jefferson Center. “Each of these individuals are Male College Student of the Year Phoenix, AZ, 85003 exemplary advocates who are dedicated Lyndon Guy (White Mountain Apache), to the advancement and wellness of In- Junior – University of Arizona Little Colorado River Settlement Trial Dates dian country through their unique exper- Male High School Student of the Year tise. It is my honor to congratulate and Adam Cardona, Jr (Gila River Akimel November 2018 recognize them for their contributions,” O’odtham), Senior – Cesar Chavez Week of November 4, 2018: added Hibbeler. High School Thursday, November 8, 2018 10:30 a.m. The 2018 honorees are: Female High School Student of the Friday, November 9, 2018 10:30 a.m. Kent C. Ware Lifetime Achievement Year Week of November 25, 2018: Baje Whitethorne, Sr (Navajo), Jowun Ben (Navajo), Senior – Monday, November 26, 2018 10:30 a.m. Renowned Artist Camelback High School December 2018 Phyllis J Bigpond Lifetime KJ Bowen Scholarship Awardee Achievement Netawn Marsoobian (Navajo), Senior – Phase I - Past and Present – Phase I Closing Arguments Delia Carlyle (Ak-Chin Indian Com- Chandler High School Week of December 16, 2018: munity), Tribal Council Member and Monday, December 17, 2018 10:30 a.m. former Chairwoman The Arizona American Indian Excel- Tuesday, December 18, 2018 10:30 a.m. Man of the Year lence in Leadership Awards dinner will Gabriel Ayala (Yaqui), Classical be held on Wednesday, November 14, Phase II – Future – Phase II Pre-trial Conference Guitarist 2018 at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Court will discuss trial procedures for the December 2019 Future Water Trial on the Woman of the Year Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona, dinner and following dates. Dawn Melvin (Navajo/Hopi), Tribal program begin at 6:00 p.m. Individual Week of December 16, 2018: Tourism Relations Manager, Arizona tickets can be purchased for $60. Spon- Monday, December 17, 2018 1:30 p.m. Office of Tourism sorship and table purchase opportunities Business of the Year are available. For details and to purchase Bonnie Secakuku. - General Manager tickets, visit www.phxindcenter.org. (Hopi) Contact: Patricia Hibbeler, (602) 264- KUYI Hopi Radio 6768, [email protected] Do you want to LEGALS

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Call 928-734-3283 November 6, 2018 Hopi Tutuveni Page 3 2019 Barbara Chester Award to 2018 Domestic Violence Clinicians Treating Survivors Conference Held in the Hopi of Torture: Nominations Open By THE HOPI FOUNDATION of Plaza de Mayo and others affected by Community PRESS RELEASE atrocities committed by the military dic- tatorship in her country. She is currently The Hopi Foundation announces the the coordinator of the Argentine Team opening of nominations for the 7th In- of Psychological Work and Research. ternational Barbara Previous Barbara Chester Award recip- Chester Award to Clinicians Treating ients include: Shari Eppel of Zimbabwe Survivors of Torture and Abuse. The (2000), Juan Almendares of Honduras award ceremony will be held October (2001), Allen Keller of New York (2003), 5, 2019, at the Moenkopi Legacy Inn Alp Ayan of Turkey (2006), Mary Fabri on the Hopi Indian reservation in north- of Chicago (2009) and . Dr. Naasson eastern Arizona. To nominate a clinician Munyandamutsa of Rwanda (2013). To for the Award please visit http:// bar- learn more about our past recipients or to barachesteraward.org. submit a nomination, please visit http:// The Barbara Chester Award is the barbarachesteraward.org. world’s first award recognizing clini- The Hopi Foundation, founded in cians and healing practitioners for their 1987, recognized the late Barbara’s significant, and often dangerous, work fondness and connections to the Hopi with survivors of torture, abuse and its and other indigenous people as she tied subsequent trauma. The award honors the Hopi spiritual world view to her the life and work of the late Dr. Barba- healing work with societies and individ- A candle light vigil led by Lisa Lomavaya, participants stand outside with their candles say ra Chester, who died in 1997. As a pi- uals experiencing torture and intergener- a prayer for those who went through and going through domestic violence (Picture by Carl oneering clinician, she directed the first ational trauma. The Hopi Onsae/ Hopi Tutuveni) treatment program for torture survivors Foundation mission of “Lomasu- BY CARL ONSAE las from the village of Tewa and a partic- in the United States and treated indige- mi’nangwtukwsiwmani” signifies a HOPI TUTUVENI ipant at the conference said, “I’m excited nous refugees from Central and South community process of furthering uni- about this conference and to see what America, as well as survivors from more ty of aspiration that blossoms into full MOENKOPI, ARIZ. - The Hopi Tewa new things are going on, and plus I can than 50 countries. In the late 1980s, she maturity over time. “In conceiving the Woman’s Coalition to End Abuse (HT- relate to troubles of domestic violence”. established the Hopi Sexual Barbara Chester Award, the Hopi Foun- WCEA) held a Domestic Violence Con- The DV Program led a deep discus- Abuse Prevention Project for Hopi dation chose to honor a deeply meaning- ference at the Moencopi Legacy Inn and sion about ways to become aware and communities. Her work stressed the role ful relationship with Dr. Barbara Chester Suites on October 18, 2018. The HT- prevent domestic violence, which led to of culture in determining how an indi- who came to the Hopi communities as WCEA sponsored the event and invited a survival story. The story teller seemed vidual experienced torture trauma and a healer and restorer,” says Monica Nu- other programs to share their information to inspire members of the audience many what would be the best approach for re- vamsa, Executive Director of the Hopi to the public, as well. Some of the other whom were attending to become aware covery. Foundation. “This award represents our programs including the Hopi Substance that domestic violence is a real threat to Since 2000, seven recipients have community's role to raise awareness and Abuse Program, a project of the Hopi Hopi society. She wanted to let everyone received the Barbara Chester Award. recognize those that give of themselves Foundation and the Hopi Tribe Domestic know that there is always help from those An independent Selection Committee for the benefit of others, often times at Violence Program (DV Program) aided who are willing to help. makes its choice from the nominations grave personal risk.” the HTWCEA by serving those seeking Another inspiring speaker, Eljene Jo- received in response to the call for nom- The Hopi Foundation is a 501(c) 3 information about related abuse pro- shevama from the village of Oraivi spoke inations and the selected nominee re- nonprofit located on the Hopi reserva- grams via promotional booths. Roxanne of how male roles in Hopi society can ceives a $10,000 cash prize and a Hopi tion in northeastern Joseyesva from the HTWCEA stated, make a difference in preventing domestic handcrafted silver eagle feather sculp- Arizona with a vision of self-suffi- “Today is about educating the commu- violence. He also encouraged the young ture made by master silversmith Floyd ciency, self-reliance, and local self-de- nity about the risks of domestic violence Hopi men present to start finding their Lomakuyvaya, Bear Strap Clan member termination so that it engages in pro- and we want them to have a voice and role in life. of Shungopavi Village. active participation toward our own today is their chance to speak and further Other speakers, which included, Craig The most recent award in 2016 went destiny and a community. To learn more educate themselves about domestic vio- Wallace from the Hopi Tribe Prosecu- to Dr. Diana Kordon of Argentina, who about the Hopi Foundation, visit www. lence”. tor’s office, spoke about how domestic has, for over four decades, provided hopifoundation.org. The conference began with a welcome violence acts can lead to having a pros- psychological services to the Mothers prayer from Leroy Sumatzkuku from ecution. Amber Poleviyuma, HTWCEA, Upper Village of Moenkopi who in turn talked about how domestic violence is a shared inspiring words to get the confer- learned process and not true in nature. ence going. Carey Onsae-Namoki HT- At the end of the conference a candle WCEA Executive Director introduced a light vigil was held outside the building Healthy Heating in variety of speakers from the Hopi Health during which participants were encour- Care Center, Hopi Tribe Prosecutor’s Of- aged to light their candles in prayer and fice, and the DV Program and others who hope that others would never go be af- By Lori Joshweseoma,Your Homesult in carbon monoxide leaking into the spoke of ways to prevent and seek help fected by acts of violence and to encour- Brian Mayer, and Joe Seidenberg house. Carbon monoxide is an odorless about the ever-growing problems related age those who have gone through strug- and tasteless gas that can be deadly at to domestic violence. gles created by domestic violence to keep KYKOTSMOVI, ARIZ - Burning high concentrations. Lexie James from the Village of Tewa moving forward in life. solid fuels like wood and coal indoors added to the conference with her come- The hosts claimed that this year’s can be dangerous to your health. Burn- •Make sure to install smoke detectors dic outlook on life during the entire con- conference was bigger than ever and ex- ing wood and coal creates particulate in your home and a carbon monoxide ference. Audience members seemed to pressed hopes for continued growth in matter which is small enough to get way detector near your stove. enjoy her presence on stage. Lauryn Tal- participation throughout the years. down deep into our lungs. Sometimes the particulates can even go into the We recommend that you take sever- bloodstream without being filtered out al actions to ensure that when the cold Hopi Village Meetings naturally by the body. Particulate matter days and nights return, your homes are is the word for small particles found in in the best shape possible. You can start To Revise Hopi Education Ordinance No. 36 the air, including dust, dirt, soot, smoke, by weatherizing your home by finding and liquid droplets. Some particles can leaks where cold air can creep in, espe- be large or dark enough to be seen by the cially around windows and doors. You Please join us for the following Village Meetings to give your human eye; this is called soot or smoke. might be eligible for assistance in do- input and ideas for your children’s education. Other particles are so small that they can ing this work and you can participate in only be seen using a microscope. workshops held by the Red Feather De- Clean air means clean lungs and velopment Group (Red Feather). Date & Time Village Location of Meeting healthy homes. Taking some basic steps Red Feather has been working with to improve the air quality in your home the Hopi Tribe and a health practitioner Monday, November 5, 2018 Lower Moencopi Moencopi Day School can help to reduce risk of respiratory from Northern Arizona University to 6:00 P.M. Upper Moencopi health problems, i.e., asthma, inflamma- develop programs based on Hopi needs tion, pneumonia and other conditions in- and values related to home and heating cluding heart disease, cataracts, and lung practices. This work has included com- Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Walpi First Mesa cancer. Since we spend so much time in- munity meetings and training sessions to 6:00 P.M. Tewa Elementary School doors, it is important for our health and help Red Feather and their project Part- Sichomovi the health of our families to make sure ners work together to support clean and Spider Mound our heat sources are healthy. healthy air quality with experts living at You can improve air quality in your Hopi. Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Hotevilla Hotevilla/Bacavi home by way of the following: Hopi Tribal Council approved the 6:00 P.M. Bacavi Community School Hopi Environmental Health Project to Kykotsmovi •First, you can use EPA-certified learn more about types of air pollution stoves and operating them according like particulate matter on Hopi via a col- to instructions and also cleaning them laborative research project between the Thursday, November 8, 2018 Shungopavi Second Mesa Day School during the warm seasons. If burning Hopi Tribe and the University of Arizo- 6:00 P.M. Mishongnovi wood it should be seasoned firewood na, Zuckerman College of Public Health. Sipaulovi that has been dried for six months and This project placed an air quality station The Hopi Tribe is continuing its work on updating Hopi’s Education Ordinance stored off the ground. These actions will in Kykotsomovi near the Hopi Mission No. 36. As part of this process, the Tribe’s Education Code Consultant, Angelina improve combustion efficiency of your School. This air quality station measures Okuda-Jacobs, will be facilitating public forum meetings with all the villages this stove which will reduce levels of air the amount of coarse and fine dust in week. Input and ideas from all community members, parents, students, teachers, and pollution, help protect the health of our the air each day and night. In addition other education stakeholders is greatly needed and valued to assist in updating the villages and the environment. It can also this health project works with the Hopi Tribe’s education system. save fuel costs. Environmental Protection Office and the For questions about the Ordinance 36 meetings or for information on how to ob- Hopi Health and Human Services De- tain a copy, please contact Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa at (928) 734-3501 or Judy Youvel- •You can also find an alternative partment to measure the air quality in- la at (928) 734-3503 or [email protected] source of energy for heating and cook- side a small group of Hopi homes. ing. Using a combination of electrical, To learn more about Red Feather, their propane gas, or solar energy is an ideal Do-It-Yourself Weatherization work- way to reduce your health risks. shops and the Arizona Public Service weatherization program, go to Redfeath- Aubrey Rain Harvey , Cont. •Properly operating and maintaining er.org or call Joe Seidenberg at the Flag- Tiffany Bahimptewa from the village the audience with their knowledge of your existing stove can result in serious staff office at 980-440-5119. Red Feath- of Hotevilla sang the National Anthem branches of the military and their knowl- improvements in your indoor air quality. er also offers workshops on Healthy in Hopi and Milton Honawa, Chaplain, edge of Hopi, as well. Both seemed to Make sure you maintain an even burn Heating options and stove operation and Post #80 from the village of Hotevilla provide a lasting impact to the pageant by regularly checking to make sure that maintenance strategies provided an opening prayer for the pag- theme with their grace and knowledge. there is sufficient fuel, even if it means To learn more about the Environmen- eant. The pageant winded down with the getting up in the middle of the night, to tal project that is happening on Hopi, Pageant judges provided written ques- crowning of the new Miss Lori Piestewa check that your stove is getting enough you can contact the Hopi Department of tions, which the hosts asked the com- Post 80 Princess and both girls seemed air flow. Health & Human Services at (928) 734- peting participants. Both participants to end the night with happy hearts. Both 3401 or the University of Arizona, Dr. seemed to make an impression with their girls competed gracefully for the chance •Inspect your chimney and ventilation Robin Harris at (520) 626-5357 for more answers, on the audience. The pageant to become the new princess and both systems regularly and check for block- information. theme was “Honoring All Our Veterans came out as winners in the eyes of the ages in the pipes. Blocked pipes can re- Past and Present” and the girls graced public audience and their families. Page 4 Hopi Tutuveni November 6, 2018 Highlights from the Hopi Tribe Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Students from the local school display their posters of a drug free zone, while wearing their Hopi Tribal Chairman, Timothy Nuvangyaoma takes part in the spirit of Halloween, and poses costumes on October 31, 2018 (Photo by Carl Onsae/Hopi Tutuveni) as the 1954 Miss Hopi (Photo by Carl Onsae/Hopi Tutuveni)

A young child wears a Halo costume and finishes the trick-or-treating at the Hopi Tribe com- Students pose and wait to enter the “Haunted CPO House“ at the Hopi Tribe complex (Photo plex (Photo by Carl Onsae/Hopi Tutuveni) by Carl Onsae/Hopi Tutuveni)

Hotevilla/Bacavi students pose and smile for the camera while waiting to enter the haunted Hotevilla/Bacavi student says “Hi“ and can’t wait to get candy on October 31, 2018 (Photo by house at the Hopi Tribe complex (Photo by Carl Onsae/Hopi Tutuveni) Carl Onsae/Hopi Tutuveni)

Sonja Dawavendewa from the Hopi Day School sent this letter to the Hopi Tribe thanking the Hopi Tribal Complex for a memorable Hal- loween for their students

Thursday, November 1, 2018

To: ALL Hopi Tribal Offices & Entities From: The HOPI DAY SCHOOL STUDENTS & STAFF MEMBERS We would like to send this letter of great appreciation to every single one of you who made yesterday’s trick-or-treat event a special one. We enjoyed all of your decorations, your great costumes, and the time you took to greet us and give us treats!! We all had great memories about our day to share with our families! We wish you all a wonderful FALL season, as the months are coming and passing so quickly! Be safe and we will see you all around our great Hopi reservation!! ASKWALI!!! KWA-KWAI!! Hotevilla/Bacavi students don their scariest and cutest costumes on October 31, 2018 (Photo by Carl Onsae/Hopi Tutuveni)

Protecting Our Youth to Strengthen Our Community

2nd Annual Youth Empowerment Conference Ages 8-18 years old December 27, 2018 9:30 am—3:00 pm Location: Peace Academic Center #1 Hopi Mission School Rd.

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For More Information Please Call: (928)737-6342 Sponsored by the Hopi CHR Program November 6, 2018 Hopi Tutuveni Page 5 LEGALS BedMadeline Sahneyah, Bugs Public Health areof carpeting.a Nuisance If bed bugs are found, vac- PRESS RELEASE uum regularly. Remove the vacuum bag and seal it in a plastic bag first, then dis- KYKOTSMOVI, ARIZ - The Hopi pose in an outside trash bin. Vacuuming Department of Health & Human Ser- can help remove dead and live bed bugs. vices (DHHS) recently experienced an Bed bugs can hide in clutter. Clear out increase of complaints from communi- clutter in the home as much as possible. ty members and entities regarding bed Bed bugs are not known to transmit bugs. Bed bugs are small reddish brown disease. They are nuisance bugs and can insects that feed on humans for their cause a variety of negative consequenc- blood meal. Following a bite, the site es. Physically, they can be an annoy- can become itchy. Bed bugs can live sev- ance causing itching and loss of sleep by eral months without a blood meal. their bites. They can also cause stress, Infestations of bed bugs are usually anxiety and insomnia for people living around or near the areas where people in infested homes. sleep or spend a lot of time. They are Economically, bed bug infestations really good at hiding and active mostly can also be a burden on society because at night, however, bed bugs can be active the cost of effectively eliminating bed and visible during the day in severely in- bugs is much more than the cost of elim- fested areas. These areas may include inating other pests. homes, apartments, hospitals, schools, In reality, bed bug control can only be hotels, buses, dorm rooms, and nursing maintained through a treatment strategy homes. Bed bugs are usually transport- that includes a variety of techniques and ed from place to place as people travel. careful monitoring. Proper use of pes- They can hide in used furniture or hitch ticides may be part of the strategy but rides in luggage, purses, backpacks or will not by itself eliminate bed bugs. In other items placed on soft or upholstered the past there was an over reliance on surfaces. pesticides and over time bed bugs have Bed bugs do not discriminate; infesta- evolved to develop resistance to many of tions can happen to anyone, rich or poor. the chemical pesticides currently used. Along with red itchy welts, an early sign Some pesticide products and application of bed bugs is noticing dark spots on the methods may not work and improper use mattress or bed linens. One way to pre- of pesticides can cause injury to house- vent infestations is to inspect your beds hold family members and pets. Piestewa Inducted in National weekly for bed bugs and signs of their On Hopi there aren’t any companies activity. A good time is when changing with licensed, experienced Pest Man- bed sheets. Check the seams and creases agement Professionals. The price of Native American Hall of Fame of mattresses and box springs, the folds professional services can range from of curtains, bed skirts and bedding. $500.00 to $3,000.00 plus the cost to The earlier you detect bed bugs and make the trip out here. If affordable, it begin addressing the problem, the bet- is a good idea to consult a qualified pest ter the chance of controlling and elim- management professional on bed bugs. inating an infestation. Heat will kill Otherwise, homeowners can learn and bedbugs; washing alone does not. Thor- practice methods and techniques in con- oughly wash infested or suspect cloth- trolling and eventually eliminating bed ing and bedding and dry in a dryer on bugs in the home. high heat setting. Do this for at least 40 The Hopi Department of Health & minutes after the items are dry. Place Human Services can be contacted to laundered items in an airtight plastic bag provide education and awareness of pre- until the infestation is controlled. Check venting and treating bed bugs by calling upholstered furniture and under the edge (928) 734-3403 or 734-3404. Hopi Health Care Center Hosts Annual Cultural Day Festival

Percy Piestewa receiving the awarded on behalf of her daughter Lori Piestewa (Photo provid- ed by, Eugene Talas)

By: EUGENE TALAS past to inspire our local youth during HOPI VETERANS SERVICES their talks. The following individuals who were PHOENIX, ARIZ. - October 13, 2018, inducted are: Elouise Cobell (Blackfeet) HHCC Cultural Day Co-Emcees, Jimmy “Jimbo” Lucero & Lisa Lomavaya, HHCC Public Information Officer along with Leonard Talaswaima (Photo provided by, Lisa Lomavaya) in the Phoenix Indian School Memorial for Advocacy; Maria Tallchief (Osage) Hall, Lori Piestewa (Hopi) and eleven for Arts; Vine Deloria Jr. (Standing Rock other distinguished Native Americans Sioux) for Publishing/Writing; Allan were honored in the Inaugural Induction Houser Haozous (Chiricahua Apache) Ceremony during the three hour event. for Arts; Lionel Bordeaux (Sicangu La- Mr. Harlan McKosato (Sac and Fox) was kota) for Education; Jim Thorpe (Sac the Master of Ceremonies for the presti- and Fox) for Athletics; N. Scott Mom- gious occasion with family members of aday (Kiowa) for Publishing/Writing; the Hall of Fame recipients and public in Wilma Mankiller (Cherokee) for Gov- attendance. ernment; John Herrington (Chickasaw) The National Native American Hall for Space; Lori Piestewa (Hopi) for Mil- of Fame (NNAHF) was the brainchild itary; LaDonna Harris (Comanche) for of Mr. James Parker Shield, Little Shell Advocacy and Billy Mills (Oglala Lako- Chippewa Tribe, and current Chief Ex- ta) for Athletics. ecutive Officer of the non-profit- orga Lori Piestewa will be forever remem- nization. He has long had a dream of bered and honored by the nation and the establishing a Hall of Fame for Native world as the first Native woman war Americans. “Everyone else has a Hall hero who served and died protecting her of Fame, Natives should have one, too,” country in combat. To honor her further, was one of Shield’s first statements to she will also be known as the first Hopi help propel his vision to the first inaugu- woman named as a chartered member ral induction ceremony. of the Native American Hall of Fame The American Legion “Lori Piestewa” because of her invaluable military ser- Post #80 and their Royalty had the hon- vice. Percy Piestewa, mother to Pieste- HHCC Medical Providers (L-R) Dr. Brian Winston; Dr. Kari Yacisn; Dr. Jocelyn Hirschman; or of posting the colors, commanded by wa, accepted the award and inspired the Tessa Fletcher, Nurse Practitioner; Amber Perry, Physician Assistant (Photo provided by, Lisa Gene Pooyouma, Vice Commander and audience with her heartfelt thanks to the Lomavaya) accompanied by Nevaeh Nez, Princess, NNAHF. She received a standing ova- and Aubrey Kopelva, 2nd Attendant. tion following her comments. By CARL ONSAE sented by the employees which includes Marching in support of the color guard The Hopi Tribe thanks the NNAHF HOPI TUTUVENI as mixture of Hopi and non-Hopis. The was the Sister Nations Color Guard organization for nominating Lori Pieste- HHCC employees danced a wide variety group composed of an all-female Native wa, US Army, for her heroism, actions POLACCA, ARIZ. - On October of dances ranging from mixed butterfly American Veteran unit dressed in their and sacrifice during the , for the 3, 2018 the Hopi Health Care Center and the Navajo dance. The Hopi Eagles colorful traditional attire. prestigious award. Chairman Tim Nu- (HHCC) held its annual Cultural Day dance was performed by the Lee Chapel- The night proceeded with highlights of vanyaoma stated, “Hopi tribal member festival. Master of Ceremony, Jimmy la dance group from the neighboring vil- the honorees via a brief video presenta- have continuously made sacrifices on “Jimbo” Lucero from KUYI Hopi ra- lages. Ihzaeh Lomavaya, Second Mesa tion, followed by presentation of awards our Nation’s behalf with regard to the dio station and Lisa Lomavaya, HHCC Day School Brave introduced himself, and brief comments by the recipients military. We are pleased that Lori Pi- Public Affairs Specialist provided intro- as well. and/or next of kin, in their honor. It was estews has been inducted with such an ductions. An invocation was provided by The HHCC Employee Association co- an historic night as the 12 outstanding honor.” Leonard Talaswaima, as well. ordinated the event with nearly 300 in individuals who will make up the first For more information regarding the The HHCC conducted the festival for attendance at and fed the community at class of inductees into the NNAHF were ceremony or future nomination process, the public and to show appreciation to the the end of the dances. The HHCC hosts honored. As a spectator, it was awesome you can contact Mr. Shields at (406) community as its way of expressing that the community wide event and hopes to for me to meet Billy Mills and John Her- 315-2950. Their website is www.native- it will always be there for the communi- continue in the years to come. rington, who have visited Hopi in the halloffame.org on the internet. ty. The majority of the dances were pre- Page 6 CLASSIFIEDS November 6, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT JOB OPENINGS Submission HOPI TUTUVENI Guidelines The Hopi Foundation STAFF

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Larry’s Corner

Photo provided by: SYDNEY LASORELLA (dazzlepets.wordpress.com) Opinions, Indians, and Reservations

By LARRY WATAHAMAGEE can tell you just from observing through The Hopi Tutuveni the open cracks of the door and even through some of the glass doors, that it High school…the place where you seems at every village meeting, there is form your own cliques and judge others the usual “crying woman” saying she on the way they look and act. When I wants to see progress for her kids, then was in high school, us Hopi cats used you have the “extremist villager” who to sit in the area called the “commons claims that his uncle tells the correct truth area”, I know it sounds dumb, but only so he wants everyone to listen to him, a certain group of Hopi cats used to sit and then you have the “elder”, speaking there. of the old ways and that we should all See I went to a school where the pop- live in “his” past. Then on the side of all Find the English words ulation of cats to dogs was 1:2 so we things, you have a split village group of for the Hopi words. weren’t a big population. Now your Indians just yelling at each other about a Across Down probably wondering where I’m going subject that’s not even on the agenda. All 4. Qöötsa 1. Homolovi with this. Well, in high school, “Opin- of these people have points they want to 5. Navota 2. Hongvi ions” wasn’t a subject in an all-Native make so they mainly blurt out words sort 7. Talwiipi 3. Kisonvi 9. Tayati 6. Taavi school because when you’re in a res- of like a word vomit where none of what 11. Aa’awna 8. Awatovi ervation school it seems that you are they are saying relates to the subject at 13. Haaki 10. Pa’angwu closed off to the rest of the world, so hand or is understood by anyone. 14. Totsa 12. Huuhukya having an opinion was something that My point is…that people tend to talk 16. Titapta 15. Yokva 18. Tuwi 17. Sikaangpu was never on our minds or a subject we before they listen, and people tend to 20. Kiihu 19. Paalangpu needed to be concerned about. Of course form their own opinion before they re- there was the usual small radical group search the entire subject, we create more that would speak out every now and accusations then we do opinions, so we Answers for October 16th edition then about topics that really didn’t relate think that the accusations must be true, Across to us. Usually everyone at high school hence the Hopi tribal government scan- 2. Finish, 5. Find, 6. Icicle, 8. Five, 10. Raining, 11. Butterfly, 12. No, 14. Slippery, 15. Black, 16. Melt would just conform to standards of how dal mentioned earlier. 17. Beans, 19. Cold school policies worked. I guess that’s Here on the Hopi reservation we live Down 1. Six, 3. Hunter, 4. Blue, 7. Cantalope, 9. Bamboo, 13. Write, 14. Scared, 18. Snow why most Native kids nowadays don’t so close to each other that it’s like we seem to really have much of an opinion live in a fish bowl and a very tiny fish Answers in next issue of their own whenever you ask them a bowl at that. So much so that it may question. It seems that they usually just seems we are swimming in each other’s Hopilavit - Everyday Words shrug their shoulders in “yes” or “no” crap. Don’t get me wrong, its good to K Y E S M I S M U Y A W A G N A S T fashion and that’s why you always have have a close-knit community where we A W F T U M A L A Y A B D Z T I I U them on social media blatantly blurting can trust each other for certain things, out words that don’t seem to make sense but when you take those options away N I U J U T P A L A Q N X O K J V T on certain subjects. we tend to get antsy so we tend to make S I N S P J P C R U A P M I T K A U See, forming an opinion is as easy as things up, hence all the gossip. I don’t U K A D I L T O V N W O K N U H Q Q putting on shoes, but when you form blame anyone for this effect by the way; your own opinion in a difficult situation it’s just human nature and in our nature L I Y F T V M A I D I I N W U F O A or a crude situation it tends to get a little of living. Living on a reservation can be M Y T I A A A P U Y S G G I Q A P Y complicated. For example, our fearless a good thing where you can have your O M A Y N S W V U T T F A S A Y Q I tribal government and their money prob- own freedom, like with tribal sovereign- N A N O A P O V A U O A H T Y I O W lems, see it’s easy to say “The tribe is ty, of the Hopi government but it can stealing money and the council is put- also be a bad thing if we don’t really G W U H K O A I K K H J U P T I T A ting more money in their pockets”. Now know how to run a tribal government on W K T O T A K A L O G O T U A H R Y that’s someone’s opinion on how the our own. I O P T S U Q P I P K A S T N I H U tribe is operated, it might hold truth but See, the purpose of my column is to to what extent? See, there is a huge dif- encourage you to come up with your T U W I Y T A B I N I W A N P H A M ference between your own opinion and own opinions on the subject that I write A N X I K A V O N A Q O P Q O L J A an accusation which can be scandalous. about. Sure you may agree with certain V M U Y T A L A R I K I S T A A N A Let me explain, when you conjure up points throughout my “opinion piece” an opinion of your own, you research but I want you to write to me and tell me U Y B O Q E H I I H I K O Q V O O Y the subject that your forming your own your opinions about the subject at hand. N H O P I I Q A T S I N O S A U P K opinion on and you fact check to make We can all have a voice and dialogue FIND THE HOPI WORDS Namora - Choice Saavu - Fire wood sure your opinion holds true or it holds to make this Hopi reservation a better ground, right? When a person just blurts place, if we all work together and we all HOPI WORDS - Cold (Weather) - Fluent Iyoho’ti Tuuqayta out something that they might have come to an agreement. Tuwi’yta - Able (skillful) Kyesmismuyaw - December Qalaptu - Get Over (Recover) heard through the grape vine it might be My advice to you is to learn about a considered an accusation rather than an certain subject before forming your own Yuki’at - Accomplishment Pö’i’yta - Debt (Have) Wiiki’yma - Guide (Singular) opinion that was formulated after doing opinion, because your opinion is your Tukopna - Accuse Öqala - Determined Sivaqöpqö - Heater some legwork. own and nobody can change your opin- I dare to say that many Hopis might ion, only you can do that. And I would Hintsakpi - Activity Alögö - Different Hopiiqatsi - Hopi Way of Life not know the difference between the think one would want to have a good Pu’ason - Afterward Hötsiwa - Doorway Nù’okwa - Kind Hearted two, as I observe so many automatical- strong opinion. Your thoughts are your ly stating some pretty interesting opin- own but what you can do is come to an Qe’ti - Back out of Hiihiko - Drink Ngahu - Medicine ions, which they deem as true. I tend to agreement about a situation and work Novaki - Bakery Nan’ip - Each (of two) Muytala - Moon Light believe this occurs because they want from there. If you’re a student reading to put blame on someone so much that my column, join a debate club and if one Tuptsiwni - Belief Tutuqayiw - Education Tömö - Season (Winter) they think everything that is said is true, isn’t formed, start one, because it will Kwusiva - Bring Töövu - Ember Nuvati - Snowed hence, I am guessing that’s why the open your mind up to more possibilities Pàato - Burst Tumal’aya - Employee Nawini - Suggestion village people gossip all the time and and more will make you a better Hopi without researching the facts to see if it which will be better for all of us…well Pitanakts - Cap/Hat Tunatya - Endeavor Tsangaw - Thank Goodness actually true. in my opinion. Sikiki - Car (Auto) Naatsiki - Factionalize Kyaamuya - Winter (Solstice) I go to a lot of village meetings and I

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Cynthia Secakuku, Eugene Secakuku, Kianna Honyouti and Rethema Youvella (Photo by: Andrea Joshevama) By ROMALITA LABAN HOPI TUTUVENI KYKOTSMOVI ARIZ – On November 3, 2018 Hopi Representation at the October 29, 2018 Little Colorado Settlement Hearings. Pictured l-r – Bruce Talawyman, Chief at the Hopi Wellness Center, a unique run took place of Staff Hopi Chairman’s Office, Helaina P. Lomayaktewa, and for the purpose of promoting the Hopi way of life. Hopi Youth, LaRain C. Lomayaktewa Hopi Youth, front Typically running events on Hopi come at a cost for center – Jeanine Lomayaktewa, Hopi Youth, Anjeanette participants, however on this particular pleasant No- M. Laban, Parent to Hopi Youth, Tim Nuvangyaoma, Hopi vember day runners who showed up at the Wellness Chairman and Romalita Laban, Managing Editor – Tutuveni. Center didn’t have to put any monetary support forth (Photo by: Athia Hardt) but instead were invited to participate in support of the cause and to help the hostess, Kianna Honyouti, meet Moccasins that Hopitutqaiki makes (Picture provided by beautiful their traditional hair style looked. The girls Hopitutuqaiki) requirements of her Senior Honors Project at Santa Fe were shy, quiet and humble while acknowledging oth- Indian School. ers with a smile. Just before going back to the court- By BOB RHODES HOPITUTUQAIKI Hostess, Kianna Honyouti, Santa Fe Indian School room, the older sister of the girls mentioned that she PRESS RELEASE Senior from First Mesa stated, “The reason and the felt that being in the courtroom reminded her of be- purpose behind of me hosting this run is promoting ing in the kiva where she understood respectful con- Hopitutuqaiki, The Hopi School, recently received a our ways of life as a Hopi. Also, supporting me in my duct and behavior is expected. All of the girls carried $32,000 grant from the First Nations Development In- SHP, this is a requirement for me to graduate from the themselves very well throughout the remainder of the stitute of Longmont, Colorado. This award will support Santa Fe Indian School. SHP is to identify challenges proceedings when Hopi lawyers cross examined the the efforts of Hopitutuqaiki to preserve traditional arts/ that majority our native communities face. The topic Navajo Nation’s expert witnesses and through the end crafts. The project supported by this grant is “Preserv- that I have chosen is Running as Resistance: Cultural of the day. ing and Fostering Hopi Culture through Traditional Arts Perseverance, my reasons for researching this topic is Upon discussing their observations on the trip back Mentorship and Contemporary Skills.” promote and continue to build stronger communities. up to Flagstaff, it was very interesting to hear the mid- This continued support from First Nations Develop- The research also includes the following communities dle sister point out what she observed in the Navajo ment Institute encourages the school to provide class- Navajo Nation, Tesuque. I also want to be able to have Nation’s expert witness testimony. The witness ex- es in moccasin making and Hopi weaving (textiles our people to be mindful of all the knowledge that was plained his process for determining what Hopi water and baskets). Mentors share their skills from years of passed on through generations and the importance of rights should be after having come to Hopi for one day knowledge and practice some handed down from gener- embracing running as an Hopi individual.” in 2017 and to update his report for his client, the Na- ations of Hopi teachings. Student observations included The free running event started at 6:00 a.m. with reg- vajo Nation. She expressed that in her eighth grade sci- “I liked learning every step from beginning to end and istration available for a 1mile, 2 mile and 5K option ence and biology class, she learned about scientific the- be able to make three pairs of moccasins during class. I for those who signed up in time to run the race of their ory and compared the process to what she thought the plan now to make shoes for family and myself for danc- choice which started at 7:00 a.m. Hopi time. Door priz- Navajo Nation expert witness should have done when es and ceremonies.” es were made available through donations provided by making observations about Hopi agriculture and fields. The grant also helps the school move toward a year- supporters of Kianna’s initiative. In her perspective she didn’t feel that the witness did round Hopi language immersion preschool. The school The overall benefiting goal as described in fliers cir- a good job of determining how much water the Hopi has been working in this direction to use the strengths culating on Hopi included the following message: Help should have. She disagreed that his coming to Hopi for of Hopi people as the basis for learning. Hopi strengths bring awareness to the young generation of why run- just one day in 2017 justified reducing his previous cal- are in the arts, language and culture, so the school is ning plays a big part in culture. Also bring the health culations and essentially recommending taking more emphasizing those areas. aspect to improve your physical and mental health. water rights from the Hopi. Hopitituqaiki has been providing classes on Hopi for To the hostess’ and her supporters’ surprise, the event I was amazed at her reflections and hopeful for the 15 years and this year had 145 students. Classes range drew a big crowd and although they wanted to pro- future of our Hopi people at the same time. Having from one day to four weeks and are centered on an activ- vide door prizes to all the participants, because of the intelligent young Hopis as her and many more pres- ity, usually producing various traditional and contempo- large draw, most but not all participants received a door ent at such events will only increase the positives for rary arts. At the same time, the classes encourage Hopi prize. All felt the event was a success and with the help our people. There is no telling what more they can do language and cultural awareness. Classes are now held of her supporters, Kianna has met her Senior Honors for our people in addition to representing in their own throughout the year. More information can be seen at Program via hosting an event on her Hopi homelands. small way. The Hopi Tribe’s leadership, lawyers and the school website: www.hopischool.net, or by contact- Kianna Honyouti is the daughter of Cynthia Se- supporters continue to encourage all Hopis to attend ing the school at 928-401-6451 by phone or email hopi- cakuku of Tewa Village and Barry Honyouti of Hotevil- the Little Colorado River Settlement hearings where [email protected]. la. Kianna wishes to thank all who helped her achieve there is plenty of seating for attendees. this goal. Keep your family safe from accidental ingestions and overdoses – safely dispose of unused medications!

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