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Volume 21 Number 18 Tuesday, September 17, 2013 postage

Hopi Jr/Sr High Select New Royalty

Mr. and Miss Jr. High Royalty, Keon Adams and Lauren Silas.

Crystal Dee Hopi Tutuveni

The Hopi High School kicked off Clockwise from Above Left: Hopi High Senior Nicole Nuvamsa is dressed as a Hopi Clown at Native American Day. Randi Lomayestewa and Kaitlyn Kayquoptewa their Native American week on Mon- lead the Throw Away Dance Group dressed in reverse roles. Unidentified Senior Throws snack to the audience as the Throw Away Dance Group ends their Perfor- day, Sept. 09 with the Mr. and Miss mance. Hopi High and Jr. High School Pag- eant. Hopi High school celebrates Na- tive American week every year to cele- brate Native American Heritage. The pageant is one of the highlights Native American Day at Hopi High Mihio Manus day’s dances, Assistant Prin- ing of every Jr/Sr high school Hopi dances and ceremonies of Native American week; High School Hopi Tutuveni cipal Harvey Honyouti gave grade level followed the senior when planning any Native and Jr. High students demonstrate their a brief welcome address. He class. Both students and the American festivities. cultural and traditional talents in front Hopi Jr/Sr. High School introduced Master of Cere- assembled audience were fed The principal also noted that of a panel of judges. The judges are celebrated Native American monies, Bruce Talawyma of lunch prepared by the school Native American Day at the staff of Hopi High School who deter- Week, Sept. 9-13, with stu- KUYI Radio. Talawyma was kitchen staff. school would usually host a mines the next royalties to represent dents participating in various accompanied by Miss Hopi “We have a community meal good number of dance groups their school at events around the Hopi activities like Traditional Shoe 2013-2014, Nikki Qumyinte- prepared by the kitchen staff,” from around the community. Reservation. Day, Traditional Belt Day, wa, 1st Attendant, Lori Ho- said Glenn Gilman, Hopi High “We used to have a huge Jr. High Contestants were: Jihad Traditional Jewelry Day, Clan nyaoma and Mikayla Paul, School Principal. “Tradition- contingent of community Nodman, Hopi, Corn Clan, 7th grade; Symbol Day and Traditional Hopi High Student Council ally, they serve noquivi, baked dancers come in,” he said. Lauren Silas, Hopi, Butterfly Clan, TH7 Attire Day. The culmination President. bread or rolls, watermelon and “This year not so much. This grade; Hoitema Talayumptewa, Hopi, of the week was Native Amer- The MC Talawyma wasted a salad.” year the dances wound down Snake/Sand Clan, 7th grade and Keon ican Day held on Fri, Sept. 13. no time in getting events start- Gilman noted that this year about 1:30pm.” Adams, Hopi, Sunforehead Clan, 8th Before the events started, ed as the Hopi High Seniors the kitchen served red chile The echo of songs bouncing grade. students could be seen running participated in a Throw Away beans instead of the traditional off the gymnasium walls and High School Contestants: Guillermo to and fro, getting ready and Dance in which the males and noquivi, a stew of hominy and dancing of feet across the gym Flores, Hopi, Spider /Bluebird Clan, 9th securing pieces of their regalia females switched roles. The mutton. floor was a welcome homage ladies dressed and danced like Although nationally, Native to the heritage and traditions grade; Shauntella Norris, Hopi, Deer/ to themselves. The students looked for their parents or men while the men dressed American Heritage Month is of the Hopi and other local Flute Clan, 9th grade; Jack Pashano, relatives in the audience and and danced like ladies. The celebrated in November, Hopi Native American tribes. In Hopi, Snake Clan, 9th grade; Iver- waved to their friends as they audience of students and par- Jr/Sr High School has normal- participation, it was known Continued on Page 3 waited for their turn to dance. ents smiled and laughed as the ly celebrated Native American that everyone was happy to As students and family group of dancers made their Week in September. Principal celebrate his or her culture on members filed into the Hopi way across the gymnasium Gilman said the school has al- Native American Day. High gymnasium to get a good floor. ways taken into consideration Hopi Arsenic Mitiga- seat where they could view the Groups of dancers consist- the traditional schedule of tion Project (HAMP) Drilling Update Candidates for Elected Office Weigh In on Tribal Finances Lionel Puhuyesva Crystal Dee and loans that have put a big It’s like a credit report and its Director Hopi Water Resources Program Hopi Tutuveni Q. What would you say is strain on the tribe’s financial going to bring our credit way the biggest problem the Hopi standing. Which makes it look down or our credibility. What The HAMP As the Hopi Election Office Tribe is currently facing and like the tribe is very unstable. we need to do is correct those project is steadily prepares for the next set of in- how would you correct this It’s mainly the audits that are audits. There was a forensic making progress terviews to be held on Sept. 18 problem? putting a challenge before us. audit done because of allega- with the drilling of at Hopi Wellness Center, the Rectifying all the records is tions toward a prior Chairman. new wells located Hopi Tutuveni has interviewed Vice Chairman Honani: I what’s taking a lot of time. Many Hopi people have on BIA Route 4 two of the three certified can- believe the general public expressed their disappoint- (Tuorquise Trail didates in a second round of knows what it has to do with Governor Lomaquahu Jr.: ment in the Tribal Council Road) on the Hopi interviews. This in depth in- finances and the tribes spend- The problem the Hopi Tribe is when it comes to reporting, Reservation. terview was to get insight on ing of funds. Many people are facing right now is its financial representation and the actions A pilot hole what their perspectives are on bringing up how much money audits. That’s overall because taken by Council. The Hopi for Turqouise the current issues surrounding is going towards the attorneys. that ties to every department people elect a Chairman and Trail Well #2 was the Hopi Tribe and its people. Right now the audits are press- and every entity, including Vice Chairman to serve on the drilled to a depth while under oper- Vice Chairman Herman ing us and taking their toll on BIA and Indian Health Ser- Council. of 2,510 ft below ational conditions. G. Honanie, Hopi Chairman the overall organization, which vices (IHS). If we don’t com- ground surface The overall goal hopeful and Governor of Ba- obviously needs to be dealt plete our audits we will be pe- Q. What changes would you (bgs) with a 12 ¼” of the HAMP is cavi Village, Alfred Lomaqua- with. That would be my prior- nalized and we are already at a make to improve the Village tricone bits. Cur- to secure a safe hu Jr., candidate for Vice ity and that’s the advantage I level Sanction II with the gov- Constituent-Tribal Council rently the well is drinking water Chairman were interviewed on have. I sit in council and I’m ernment. If we don’t complete relationship? being reamed to source that is ar- Fri., Sept. 13. They were each in administration, and I have the audits they are going to its final produc- senic compliant given a set of five questions an idea and position for where move us to Sanction III where Vice Chairman Honanie: tion width so that while still being and a total of 15 minutes for I have a good feel of what’s the government will not give That’s always been a point casing may be in- able to meet the the interview. happening and what we’re up us any grant funding or any that’s been made over the stalled and is cur- needs of the vil- All candidates running against. The programs, gener- type of funding. They will ba- course of many years and peo- rently at 1,170 ft lages on First and for Office of Chairman/Vice al funds, contracts and grants, sically be running the Tribe’s ple who run for Chairman and bgs. Second Mesa. Chairman have indicated their as far as they are concerned fiduciary side of all the grants, Vice Chairman have always The Turquoise The Hopi Wa- priority and need to stabilize are operating and they would IHS. and BIA. That’s the main stated that they would do their Trail Well #2 is ter Resources and correct the deficiencies not be so much of an issue thing. We don’t want to go best to establish a rapport with on schedule to Program, Indian and problems of the Hopi Trib- when it comes to the audits. there because we can’t apply be completed in Health Service al Government. It’s the tribe’s investments for anymore grants or funding. Continued on Page 6 2-3 weeks and a and US Environ- pump test will be mental Protection conducted to test Agency will con- Footrace Honors Hopi Olympic Hopi Department of Health and Human production capac- tinue work on this ity as well as to project and hope Runner, Louis Tewanima Services Resource Guide resample the wells to bring this proj- Page 8 Pages 4 and 5 Continued on Page 3 2 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 | HOPI TUTUVENI Local News THE HOPI TUTUVENI

STAFF Managing Editor: Southwest Regional Office Keep America Beautiful Mihio Manus Philbert Poseyesva (928)734-3281 for OTGR Helps Veterans [email protected] HEPO with Assistance Programs Kykotsmovi, Az (Septem- Marketing Manager: ber 5, 2013) – The Hopi Louella Nahsonhoya Tribe/Environmental Pro- (928)734-3283 tection Office (HEPO) [email protected] has received 25 recycling Reporter: bins designed specifically Crystal Dee for placement at desig- (928)734-3284 nated sites and locations [email protected] throughout the Hopi Res- ervation. Thanks to Keep Secretary: America Beautiful and the Vernita Selestewa Coca-Cola Foundation, (928)734-3282 the bins were made possi- [email protected] ble by a grant. Currently, the HEPO is continuing to conduct The Hopi Tutuveni outreach power point pre- Official Newspaper of sentations on recycling, the Hopi Tribe illegal dumping, and open nity relations, Coca-Cola the nation’s leading non- P.O. Box 123 dump sites with village North America Group. profit that brings people Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 Photo/Stan Bindell Community Service Ad- “By increasing access to together to build and sus- Ph: (928) 734-3282 Fax: (928) 734-0734 Homana Pawiki hangs out with Candace Romero from the Salt ministrators and their re- recycling today, we build tain vibrant communities. River Pima Tribe during the Native American Journalists Assocation spective village members. sustainable communities With a network of more Presentations have been for the future.” than 1,200 affiliate and CIRCULATION Conference. The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice presented to local schools, “One of the main bar- participating organizations the money or services that a month, with a circulation of 6,000 Stan Bindell Bureau of Indian Educa- riers to recycling is con- including state recycling they have coming. She copies throughout the entire Hopi tion (BIE), Bureau of Indi- venience. Providing a organizations, we work PRESCOTT, ARIZ.---Vet- said the OTGR program is Reservation. The paper is delivered an Affairs (BIA), and other recycling bin helps com- with millions of volunteers on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each erans with any questions the gateway for extending agencies. By conducting munities overcome that to take action in their com- month to the following locations: about health care, claims out the services that veter- outreach presentations, the barrier, “said Matthew munities. Keep America Keams Canyon Store, Polacca Circle or cemetery can contact ans deserve. Hopi Environmental Pro- M. McKenna, president Beautiful offers solutions M, Ponsi Hall, Hopi Health Care Homana Pawiki, director “This gives tribal lead- tection Office Recycling and CEO, Keep America that create clean, beauti- Center, Tsakursovi, Hopi Cultural of the Southwest Region ers an outlet to make their Program has received tre- Beautiful. ful public places, reduce Center, Kykotsmovi Village Store, for OTGR in Prescott. opinions known on VA Hotevilla Store, Moenkopi Travel mendous response from “We are truly grateful waste and increase recy- Pawiki, who is Hopi and programs,” she said. Center, Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tribal those who have been able for Coca-Cola’s support cling, generate positive Navajo, is responsible for Pawiki has four col- Government Complex and all Village to attend the. Also, those and commitment to recy- impact on local economies serving veterans in four leagues running similar Administration offices. The Tutuveni whom have attended the cling, and for its support and inspire generations of is also available at the following states: Arizona, New Mex- offices at other regions presentations are currently and commitment of the environmental stewards. border town locations: Flagstaff-out- ico, Colorado and Utah. throughout America. recycling. Bin Grant Program”. Through our programs side Hopi Heritage Square (newspa- OTGR overlooks the “If veterans have any Presently, the HEPO The Hopi Environmen- and public-private part- pers), Mt. View Store, N.A.C.A office Veterans Health Adminis- questions, we’re a good Recycling Program partic- tal Protection Office/Re- nerships, we engage indi- on Steves Blvd., Winslow-Caseys, tration, Veterans Benefit place to start and we can ipants are using cardboard cycling Program is one of viduals to take greater re- Winslow Library, Brown Mug, Al- Association and the Na- direct them to the right of- phonso’s; and Holbrook- Hopi Travel boxes for recycling pur- 156 local governments, sponsibility for improving tional Cemetery Associa- fice for the services they Plaza, Joe and Aggie’s Restaurant. poses and again, thanks to schools, colleges and their community’s envi- tion. OTGR also puts on are seeking,” she said. Whitecone - Giant Gas Station. Keep America Beautiful other community groups ronment. For more infor- conferences to make vet- Pawiki said the VHA Dilkon - Bashas. Tuba City Bashas, and Coca-Cola Foundation nation-wide to receive a mation, visit kab.org. Moencopi Travel Plaza, Legacy Inn. erans aware of the services will reimburse IHS for the Grant, the cardboard boxes grant. Recipients were available to them. They re- care of patients who are will be replaced with more chosen by Keep America About The Coca-Cola LETTERS TO THE EDITOR cently held one such con- veterans. fashionable and attractive Beautiful based on a num- Foundation The Tutuveni welcomes letters from ference in Moenkopi and “We want veterans to recycling bins. ber of criteria including Since its inception, The readers. A full name, complete ad- another one is planned on get the maximum bene- The Hopi Environmen- level of need, recycling ex- Coca-Cola Foundation has dress and phone number is required the Salt River Pima Reser- fits,” she said. “Our hope tal Protection Office Re- perience and the ability of awarded more than $500 to verify authenticity of the author. vation from Sept. 16-17. is that in one year veterans Anonymous letters will not be print- cycling Program would applicants to sustain their million to support global During the conferences, will be using these services ed. The Tutuveni reserves the right like to extend it’s appre- program in the future. The sustainable community veterans learn about ser- more frequently. We want to edit for clarity and may decline ciation to all those that are Bin Grant program awards initiatives, including water vices that are directed only to make sure that veterans to print Letters that are potentially currently recycling and to recycling bins directly to stewardship, community libelous and slanderous. Letters will toward them including are enrolled in the VA so those who will be recy- recipients and leverages recycling, active healthy be run on a space available basis. health care, claims and they can get their once a cling in the coming future. volume buying discounts. living, and education. For Letters may be sent to: the availability of home year annual checkups. Ser- By your recycling con- In its seven years of oper- more information about loans. Veterans leave these vice connected conditions tributions, the recycling ation, the Bin Grant pro- The Coca-Cola founda- Mihio Manus conferences with a binder can only be known if their program has been able to gram has placed more than tion, please go to www. Managing Editor with the power points tell- in the system.” P.O. Box 123 transport 64,525 pounds 29,000 recycling bins in thecoca-colacompany. ing them everything they Pawiki said veterans Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 of recyclable items off the more than 500 commu- com/citizenship/founda- want to know. can enroll online or those Hopi Reservation. nities in 48 states and the tioncoke.html OTGR was established on the Hopi Reservation SUBSCRIPTION RATE “Through our support of District of Columbia. A $35 for 6-months/USA about three years ago with- can contact Eugene Tallas, the Bin Grant program and full list of the spring 2013 For additional information $50 for 12-months/USA in the Department of Vet- director of Hopi Veterans our long-standing partner- Bin Grant recipients and contact: erans Affairs to facilitate Services. ship with Keep America further information about The Hopi Environmental ADVERTISING the work of VHA, VBA Pawiki, who worked for Beautiful, we are helping the grant program is avail- P r o t e c t i o n O f fi c e ( H E P O ) Call 928-734-3283 and NCA. The VHA deals the VHA for eight years to bring sustainability to able at htt://binggrant.org/. P.O. Box 123 with health care. The VBA before joining OTGR, life in local communities Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 includes the GI Bill, home said veterans made great across the country, “said About Keep America (928) 734-3632 loans and disability pay- contributions to America’s Lori George Billingsley, Beautiful Email: Jarrieta@hopi. ments. way of life. vice president, commu- Keep America Beautiful is nsn.us The NCA has a new “Their families made program that extends the sacrifices that the general burial of veterans to trib- public needs to recognize. al lands. Tribes can create They made life chang- cemeteries on their lands ing decisions that marked What is the Affordable Care Act for veterans. them for the rest of their “This is in the spirt of lives,” she said. doing for Indian Country? Arlington Cemetery,” Pawiki said 9-11 was a Pawiki said. “It doesn’t critical event and today’s Stephanie Barehand working with Social exempted from any Hopi Tribal Council 2013 happen unless the tribes Outreach Coordinator, Security and IRS penalties if they opt veterans experiences are LeRoy N. Shingoitewa, Chairman agree to it. There are sev- now related to that due to Office of Hopi Office of Aging • Saves Native Amer- out of getting insur- icans Money on pre- ance However we are Herman G. Honanie, Vice en tribes in the nation that the conflicts that followed. and Adult Services miums, deductibles encouraging purchas- Chairman have adopted this so veter- “Nine 11 caused people We have all heard about and co-insurance ing insurance. Martha A. Mase, Tribal Secretary ans can be buried on their to step up and get more Robert Sumatzkuku, Tribal the New Affordable Care by waiving this fee. own land.” Treasurer involved in the military. Act or as some people Natives will not pay Open enrollment for Pawiki said veterans Violet Sinquah, Sergeant-At-Arms Now, these veterans need would call the Obama these. the new Health market- living on tribal lands tend and deserve these ser- Care, which came into law • Holds Insurance place under the Affordable not to file their claims for vices,” she said. Village of Upper March of 2010. But many Companies Account- Care Act will be starting Moenkopi of us ask the question, able October 1, 2013; the new Wayne Kuwanhyoima how is this going to help • Increases your Access Health Insurance Market- Bruce Fredericks Hopitutuqaiki, The Hopi School, us here in our community? to Affordable Care for place will make it easier Leroy Sumatzkuku is offering two weaving classes There are several ways this Young Adults. Child- for individual to make a Danny Humetewa will benefit our people; less adults will have side-by side comparison of A class for Hopi dance sash (mutsapmuenkwewa) will the opportunity to get multiple coverage options. Village of Bakabi be offered at Bacavi, October 14-November 1. • The Law Stops Insur- Heath care coverage If you would like more Davis F. Pecusa ance Companies from • Coverage for Pre-ex- information you can call Leroy G. Kewanimptewa Instructor: Ahkima Honyumptewa. Tuition: $180. A Lamar Keevama class for Hopi wedding belts (wukokwewa) will be taking advantage of isting Conditions Stephanie Barehand at offered April 7-25, 2014. Register for either class by you by making it • Free Preventive Care 928-734-3571, go to your illegal for them to • Strengthens Medicare Village of Kykotsmovi calling Donna at 928-737-9275 or Bob at 928-380- local IHS Facility, or go to Nada Talayumptewa charge you more than • Native American and 8845. t he Healthcare.gov. 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This year’s Ed Kabotie is a dynamic share a little about their a diversity of arts, culture Van Loo LLC; Paragon Fourth Annual Hopi Spon- event promises to be much native flute player of the way of life and rich cul- and educational opportuni- Hotel Corporation; Guest, sored Native American more: The celebration of Santa Clara Pueblo and the ture. The Hopi Festival ties through the Hopi Fes- Shutte, Cosper & Ledbet- Arts and Cultural Festival Native cultures will in- Hopi village of Shungopa- brings to Flagstaff public tival at Heritage Square in ter; Dallas Realty; Eco- in downtown Flagstaff is clude social dances, music vi. His music reflects both education by way of art, Flagstaff’s historic down- nomic Collaborative of expected to be one of the as well as traditional and of these two dynamic cul- traditional social dances town business district. Northern Arizona (ECo- Grand Canyon state’s most contemporary art. tures. Kabotie comes from and traditional foods. This “As the interest in and NA); Hopi Telecommuni- outstanding event this Artisans include pot- a notable artistic heritage event aims to bring the attendance at the Festi- cations; and Merge Archi- year. Visitors and resi- ters, carvers, weavers and on his Hopi side through City of Flagstaff together val has grown each year, tectural Group. dents can experience the painters; notable artists paintings, jewelry and with surrounding neigh- we realized we needed to The HTEDC was formed best that Northern Arizo- such as Dalangyawma, carvings. bors to learn from one expand opportunities for in 2005 by the Hopi Tribal na offers when it comes to Atokuku, Nampeyo, Hon- Other performances another togetherness, hap- additional artisans and Council to create and har- Native American culture. youti, Quannie, Honahnie, will include a Paaqavi piness and stewardship of presenters of Native Amer- ness an economic environ- Sponsored by the Hopi David, LaRance, Lom- Hopi Dance Group, the the earth for all people of ican culture to meet the ment that will blossom, by Tribe Economic Devel- adafkie, Navasie, Chime- Hopi Sun Forehead Dance different walks of life. This demands of the visitors,” securing resources, and opment Corporation (HT- rica, Koruh, Whitethorn, group, Haaku’ Buffalo year’s Festival donations said Lombardo. “Closing provide the guidance and EDC) as part of their new Begay and Lavato. Dance Group, and The will go to Child Protective the street to expand the training that allows Hopi tourism program Explore “We are honored to be Serpent Trail Dancers. Services in Flagstaff and at Festival’s footprint made a Tribe members to prosper Hopi (www.explorehopi. associated with bringing Also performing will be Hopi to assist with a safer, lot of sense and we thank and preserve their home- com) – this Hopi-spon- together the diverse cul- the Forrest Lake Drum better way of life for those the City of Flagstaff and land and culture. Head- sored Native American tures and art from the many and the Hopi Rattle Snake children in need. the downtown businesses quartered in Flagstaff, Festival of Arts & Culture artisans and the Tribes Band. “This festival is for the for their support.” the HTEDC owns and showcases Hopi, Navajo they represent,” said Kev- This year’s festival whole family to enjoy the “It is exciting to have operates, on behalf of the and other Native Amer- in Lombardo, CEO of HT- is bringing together the beauty of Native Ameri- our downtown business- Hopi Tribe, the following ican artisans including EDC. “This event will be downtown community, can art and culture,” said es be a part of our Fes- enterprises: Hopi Cultural prominent, nationally rec- both a cultural experience through cooperation with Lisa Talayumptewa, Event tival and hope that our Center Restaurant & Inn ognized dance groups and and an economic boost to the galleries and restau- Coordinator of HTEDC. working relationship will on Second Mesa; Days Hopi cuisine in collabo- the area.” rants that have agreed to “Life in the eyes of an only grow stronger,” Ta- Inn Kokopelli in the Vil- ration with partner down- Entertainment consists host a demonstrator. A first artist is unique and re- layumptewa said. “Each lage of Oak Creek (Sedo- town businesses. of well-known, nation- for Flagstaff, the Hopi Fes- flects the beauty in life and year that I work on putting na); the Hopi Travel Plaza The Festival in Flagstaff ally recognized, six-time tival will highlight cuisine brings out serenity.” this Festival together gives off I-40 near Holbrook; at Heritage Square takes World Champion Hoop as an essential part of the The City of Flagstaff’s me a feeling of satisfaction Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches place September 28th- Dancer Nakotah LaR- culture. Hosting Gallery: City Council unanimously knowing that I am a part of near Winslow, Springer- 29th 2013 from 9 a.m. to 5 ance, who will perform Shane Knight Gallery, and approved a street closure a rich heritage that I can ville and Flagstaff; and the p.m. Set in the shadow of the “Circle of Life” dance others yet to be announced. of Aspen Avenue between share with others” commercial properties of the Hopi Building (a HT- that many tribes perform The first Market in 2010 San Francisco and Leroux HTEDC extends a spe- Heritage Square, Conti- EDC-owned property), the throughout the U.S. and was started to assist arti- Streets allowing for in- cial thank you this year’s nental Plaza and Kachina annual event draws sev- Canada. Nakotah is also sans to sell their art and creasing the size of the fes- Festival sponsors: Coca Square in Flagstaff. From the Front Page

while some decided at the Judges: Anjanette Sang- schools during their Na- New Hopi High Royalty From Page 1 last minute to compete in ster, Teacher; Michael tive American Week. son Qumyintewa, Hopi, Clan, 12th grade; and Sky- here at Hopi High. So we the pageant, and they did Tenakhongva, Teacher; The royalties currently Pumpkin Clan, 10th grade; ler LaPahe, Tewa/Hopi/ try to celebrate that within very well. Albert Sinquah, Jr. High do not have a platform in Mylee Dennis, Hopi, Navajo, Stick/Spider Clan, the pageant every year,” “This is an independent Principal; Celia Sewemae- which they can advocate Pumpkin Clan, 11th grade; 12th grade. said Theresa Silas, Parent experience for these stu- newa, Teacher; and Melis- while they are royalty. Si- Krienne Pahovama, Hopi, “Tonight’s pageant was Liaison. dents, we encourage them sa Gaseoma, Teacher. las expressed that they are Bear Clan, 10th grade; Lex- to celebrate our culture; Contestant had a week to try and do this on their The student will rep- looking into that and they ie James, Hopi/Tewa, Corn we have a diverse culture to prepare for the pageant own without the help of resent the school by at- have not yet made a deci- their parents and we in- tending activities in the sion. form the parents of this,” surrounding communities Letter to the Editor said Silas. such as pageants at other

Tribal Member Concerned about Direction of Tribal Leadership September 9, 2013 As the years have passed more responsive to our HAMP Drilling Update From Page 1 since the Hopi Tribal Gov- people’s needs. ect to completion in a timely manner. We will keep you posted of upcoming meetings To My Hopi People: ernment was organized, I I say this to my people and progress on construction and financing as things move along. have seen many changes of because we need help in I am writing this letter to If you have any questions regarding the HAMP please feel free to contact Lionel how the outside world has getting more services from Puhuyesva, Director Hopi Water Resources Program at [email protected] or my Hopi-Tewa people to changed and how our Hopi the Hopi Tribal Govern- by phone at (928) 734-3711. give you my views of our Tribal Council Leaders ment, Federal Govern- Priliminary water results for arsenic have been completed and all have come in Hopi Tribal Government have not kept up with the ment, State Government below the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) maximum contaminate level (MCL) for and how it has been oper- changes in education and and other outside agencies ating over the many years learning the whiteman’s that will help protect our arsenic which is 10 ppb. The results are as follows: that I have been watching way of operating. This has way of life for our children as a Hopi tribal member. become a big concern for and for our future genera- I really don’t know how many of our people. tions. In order to do this, to write on political issues We are now in an elec- we need to know how to or concerns. I am only a tion year and should look be more effective in deal- political observer like a lot at who we want to repre- ing with the bahanas. of you. Please read and sent us. I believe that our I write this to our Ho- see if you agree with some Chairman and Vice Chair- pi-Tewa people because I of this. man should have a higher am concerned and want to I remember when our education college. I also see progress continue for traditional leaders helped believe that our villages our people. I also encour- develop and organize look for representatives age our people to get out the Hopi Government by that have had college ed- and vote to elect the best electing or appointing ucation as well as experi- person to continue to lead Tribal Council members to ence in the bahanas world our people. If you have work on behalf of the peo- so that they will make de- questions, you may con- ple. The directive by the cisions that are good for tact me at 928-206-5955. leaders was to help make the benefit our Hopi-Te- Kwak Kwah a government that would wa people. This is what represent our people when we want for our people Milland Lomakema Sr. we dealt with the United now and into the future. States Government on is- This will make the Lead- Shongupavi sues that faced our people. ers more effective and be

Kykotsmovi Councilman Johnson Urges Voters to Clean Up Tribal Government This Election Year September 15, 2013 actions. candidates for Chairman. By the 9th of October, They will have their sup- Editor all the serious candidates porters who are at work will be interviewed by the already. These are the Primary election for election board and certi- people who have benefit- Chairman and Vice-Chair- fied. That will be the time ed from this corrupt tribal man is set for November 6, for a general meeting to government. I think the 2013 and General election be held in which all these people know who they are. is set for November 20, candidates will present This is the only way we 2013. Finally the time is themselves to the pub- will throw these corrupt here to throw Leroy Shin- lic. At the conclusion, the officials from office. No goitewa and Herman Hon- public will select a Chair- candidate can do it alone. anie out of office. Some of man and a Vice-Chairman Otherwise one of these us have waited four years candidate. These two will two, LeRoy or Herman to do this. Now is the time then become the people’s will be elected and abso- to act and not just talk candidates. Members of lutely nothing will change. about it. this public will then go It will only get worse. Be- With this in mind I through all the villages to lieve me it will. Now is National Recovery Month Walk would like to suggest a get out the vote for these the opportunity to clean up The Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center, a Project of The Hopi Founda- plan on how to get rid of two candidates. This is the the tribal government. tion, organized a National Recovery Month Walk from the Center’s office to the these corrupt officials who only way to make sure that steps of the Hopi Tribal Legislative Building on Fri, Sep. 6th. Upon reaching only think of their own the Tribal government will Caleb Johnson the Legislative Building, members of the Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention welfare. These two have be changed. Center gave heartfelt testimony regarding substance abuse and suicide preven- intimidated the Tribal em- LeRoy Shingoetewa and tion. Staff members were grateful for everyone who attended and lent support. ployees with their unjust Herman Honanie will be 4 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 | HOPI TUTUVENI Hopi Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) Hopi Department of Health & Human Services Mission Statement • Mission: To advocate, educate, inform and promote healthy holistic life styles, incorporating culturally appropriate values and health concepts within our communities. • Vision: To create healthy communities, we will empower tribal members to take personal responsibility for their own health. • Philosophy: To sustain our Mission and Vision, it is our strong belief and commitment that we will support one an- other through collaboration, coordination and communication at all levels with respect to one another

tance in order for you out to our programs for Thank you for taking to reach a healthy state any necessary assis- the time and commit- A Message from the Director and to make a commit- tance you may need ment to becoming a Greetings from the and promote healthy and commitment that ment to stay healthy. and to support these healthy you! You may Hopi Department of holistic life styles, in- we will support one an- Together, we can work programs in their pro- reach me at lorijosh- Health & Human Ser- corporating cultural- other through collab- to accomplish this im- gram activities. [email protected]. vices! ly appropriate values oration, coordination portant aspect in our We are proud to us or (928) 734-3401. We hope you will and health concepts and communication at lives to have a healthy be able to serve you. We look forward to take the opportunity within our commu- all levels with respect community. Please feel free to call working with you. to learn of the different nities. Through this to one another. As a team, it is im- me or any of the staff if services provided by mission we hope to Through this pro- portant for each of us you have questions or Best regards, our Department. empower our tribal cess, we hope to reach to coordinate care by concerns. We appre- Lori Joshwesoema Our mission state- members to take per- each and every one of working with various ciate your feedback MPH, Director ment begins with a sonal responsibility for you, our community agencies and amongst and suggestions about Hopi Department commitment to advo- their own health. members, to provide our programs. I en- your experience with of Health and Human cate, educate, inform It is our strong belief the necessary assis- courage you to reach our programs. services A Resource Guide to Programs and Services Social, Health and Elderly concerns are long as they provide services for elders with service providers and other agen- addressed with counseling and informa- on a daily basis. cies both on and off the reservation, we tion/referral to appropriate Tribal, State strive to provide quality intervention and Federal Programs as well as Private Public Benefit Outreach Program services for the benefit of children with resources on and off the reservation. What does this program/service provide special needs and their families. Case managers also assist individuals to the community? and families in determining eligibility The Public Benefit Outreach (PBO) Who does this program serve? for the Arizona Long Term Care System Program works to educate, advocate, Early intervention services are provided (ALTCS). ALTCS services include transpor- counsel, and empower individuals to to children between the ages of birth to tation to medical appointments, home make informed health care and benefits three (0-3) years of age. Children over community base services and home decisions. The PBO Coordinator can the age of three will be referred to the modification. Case managers also help assist individuals with determining what Hopi Head Start Program for needed caregivers find the resources they need benefits they may be entitled to, guiding services. to provide safe and proper care to their individuals through the process of re- family members. tirement, educating clients about public Hopi Vocational Rehabilitation Program Who does this program serve? benefits, explaining bills and letters What does this program/service provide Hopi elders, families, and villages in received by Social Security and Medi- to the community? need of help and support to best care care, educating the community about The purpose of the Hopi Vocational for themselves and their clients/family Medicare fraud and abuse and assist in Rehabilitation Program (HVRP) is to members. Medicaid enrollment and application assist individuals with disabilities find process. employment by providing vocational Personal Care Aide Program and guidance counseling. HRVP counsel- The Office of Aging and Adult Services What does this program/service provide Who does this program serve? ors will help individuals identify their job The mission of the Office of Aging and to the community? Hopi elders, family members, caregiv- interests and skills such as job prepara- Adult Services is to Identify needs, plan, The Personal Care Aide performs wel- ers, and community members needing tion and resume writing. develop and implement, quality services fare checks, provides socialization and assistance understanding public benefits to our aging adults in a culturally appro- assists individuals in accessing bathing for themselves or their clients. Who does this program serve? priate manner. services on the reservation To utilize the HRVP, individuals must: Who does this program serve? Be a member of a federally recognized Ombudsman Advocacy Program Individuals age 60+ or disabled individu- tribe or have a Certificate of Indian What does this program/service provide als who are not ALTCS eligible. Blood (CIB) to the community? Live on the Hopi Indian Reservation The Ombudsman services provides Nutrition/Congregate Meals Program Have a physical or mental disability that monitoring and advocates for elders in What does this program/service provide prevents ability to work long term care facilities. Visits to these to the community? Be able to benefit from VR services to facilities are made quarterly to ensure Provides free, nutritious hot meals to prepare for, obtain, and maintain em- our clients are receiving quality care. As- elders and individuals with disabilities. ployment. sistance in filing grievances and appeals Daily activities are also scheduled which for services is also available. include physical exercise, arts and crafts, Who does this program serve? and nutrition activities/education. Spe- Ombudsman services are available to all cial events for participants are also held. Hopi members living in long term care Home meals may also be delivered from facilities or alternative living facilities, the Kykotsmovi Nutrition Center and The Office of Special Needs regardless of age. Moenkopi Senior Center to eligible el- Early Intervention Program ders who have been determined in need What does this program/service provide Case Management Program and are homebound. to the community? What does this program/service provide The purpose of the Hopi Early Interven- to the community? Who does this program serve? tion Program (HEIP) is to assist in locat- Case Managers are responsible for Free meals are provided to elders ing, evaluating, identifying, and helping assisting elders, families & villages in 55 years and up and individuals with to provide services to Hopi children with obtaining service to provide for the disabilities. Volunteers and spouses of disabilities, developmental delays, and/ needs of elders. Matters pertaining to elders are also eligible for free meals as or are at-risk for delays. In cooperation HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 5 As a team, it is important for each of service agencies (i.e. AHCCCS, ALTCS, IHS Who does this program serve? us to coordinate care by working with PHN, Tribal programs etc.) This program is available to all com- various agencies and amongst our munity members and individuals and programs. I encourage you to reach Who does this program serve? groups who would like to know more out to our programs for any necessary The Hopi CHR Program services are about Hopi and commercial tobacco. assistance you may need and to sup- available to any Native American living port these programs in their program on the Hopi Reservation. Hopi HPV (Human Papillomavirus) activities. Project We are proud to be able to serve you. Hopi Cancer Support Services What does this program/service provide Please feel free to call me or any of the Breast and Cervical Screening Program to the community? staff if you have questions or concerns. What does this program/service provide The Hopi HPV Project will teach the We appreciate your feedback and sug- to the community? importance of vaccination for girls who gestions about your experience with our The Breast and Cervical Cancer Screen- are 10-12 years of age and for those programs. ing Program provides breast and cervical who are not sexually active. This three Thank you for taking the time and com- cancer screening services to women part vaccination series is available at the mitment to becoming a healthy you! in the Hopi community. Upon enroll- Hopi Health Care Center. The goal of the You may reach me at lorijoshweseoma@ ment in the program, participants will Hopi HPV Project is to provide case man- hopi.nsn.us or (928) 734-3401. We look be provided with transportation to and agement services to those who have forward to working with you. The Hopi Women, Infant, and Children from appointments, case management received the initial vaccination to ensure Best regards, (WIC) Program for those that need additional follow-up, they complete the series. In addition, Lori Joshweseoma MPH, Director What does this program/service provide and health education on breast and health education is provided to parents Hopi Department of Health & Human to the community? cervical cancer. and transportation services are available Services The WIC Program offers quality nutrition to and from scheduled appointments. services for eligible women, infants, Who does this program serve? Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center and children. WICbaby friendly and All women living on or near the Hopi Who does this program serve? What does this program/service provide advocates for exclusive breastfeeding Reservation are eligible for Breast and The current stage of the Hopi HPV proj- to the community? throughout a child’s first year of life. The Cervical Cancer Screening Services. ect is open to women between the ages The Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center staff will provide support and education Breast cancer screening is provided to of 21 and 65 who are enrolled in the (HVMC) functions as a multipurpose use to ensure mothers have a successful women age 40 years and older and/or Hopi Tribe. Other stages may be open facility in the community. The HVMC breastfeeding experience and continue those with symptoms. Cervical cancer to other target populations. may be rented for public or private to offer the special gift of nourishment screening is provided to women age 21 events throughout the year. The HVMC and bonding between mother and baby. years and older. also offers recreation and community Eligible families will receive monthly activities to the public. WIC checks to purchase healthy supple- Colorectal Cancer Screening Program mental foods. WIC staff is committed to What does this program/service provide Who does this program serve? work with the community’s families to to the community? The HVMC is available for rental to any improve health, promote self-sufficiency The FIT at 50 Colorectal Cancer Screen- and all groups and/or individuals. Some and individual development.also makes ing Program provides colorectal cancer HVMC sponsored events are open to referrals for families to other entities screening to individuals in the communi- specific populations while others are such as dental, health care, social ser- ty. Participants in the screening pro- open to the public. vices and to other programs. gram are provided health education on Services are provided Monday - Friday colorectal cancer, outreach and recruit- from-5, with an evening clinic held the ment for colorectal cancer screening, Kids Korner second Wednesday of each month from case management, and transportation What does this program/service provide 10-7 pm and offers a FIT WIC class on to and from appointments. to the community? the 3rd Thursdays of each month. The Hopi Wellness Center Kids Korner Who does this program serve? Hopi Fitness Center provides quality childcare services to us- Who does this program serve? Colorectal Cancer Screening services are What does this program/service provide ers of the Hopi Fitness Center at no cost. The Hopi WIC Program serves 5 cate- provided to individuals who are 50 years to the community? Childcare is provided to participants in gories;, breastfeeding women,-partum of age and older. The purpose of the Hopi Wellness an effort to make it more convenient for women up to six months, infants and Center is to provide participants with participants to utilize the Hopi Fitness children up to age 5. Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund the highest quality fitness services to Center. What does this program/service provide encourage a healthy and active life- The Hopi Tribal Motor Vehicle Injury to the community? style. Through group fitness classes, Who does this program serve? Prevention Program The purpose of the Hopi Cancer As- personal training, community programs, Kids Korner services are available to What does this program/service provide sistance Fund (HCAF) is to provide and providing state of the art exercise children 1-7 years of age. Registration to the community? monetary support to assist with gas, equipment, the Hopi Fitness Center is and immunizations are required and The Hopi Tribal Motor Vehicle Injury meals, and lodging up to $400.00 per dedicated to guiding individuals on the services are available on a first come, Prevention Program (TMVIPP) provides year to cancer patients. Clients may path to wellness. first serve basis. Business hours for Kids seat belt and child safety seat educa- also choose to learn more about the Korner are: tion to Hopi community members. The Radiation Compensation Program and Who does this program serve? Winter Hours (November through program also has a child safety seat dis- may apply for compensation to the The Hopi Fitness Center is open to March) tribution service available to those living government based on the type of cancer all persons 12 years of age and older. M—Th.: 11:00 am—7:00 pm, Closed on on the Hopi reservation. TMVIPP can they have and if the meet the criteria. There is no membership fee. Business Fridays provide thecommunityeducation about Support group sessions are also held hours are: Summer Hours (April through October) seat belts and child safety seats so that monthly and are open to cancer survi- Winter Hours—November through M—Th.: 12:00 pm—8:00 pm, Closed on they will be able to make an informed vors and their family members. March Fridays choice to better protect themselves and Monday-Thursday.: 7:00 am—7:00 pm theirwhile traveling in a motor vehicle. Who does this program serve? Friday: 7:00 am—3:00 pm The Hopi Transportation Program TMVIPPworking to pass a primary seat This program is available to all cancer Summer Hours—April through October What does this program/service provide belt law and has already beenin helping patients who are currently undergoing Monday—Thursday.: 6:00 am—8:00 pm to the community? with the passage for strengthened child treatment for cancer. Friday: 6:00 am—2:00 pm The purpose of the Hopi Transportation restraint laws and the passing of a new Services Program is to provide individ- law for riding in the back of pick-up The Partnership for Native American Hopi Special Diabetes Program uals in the Hopi community access to trucks. Cancer Prevention What does this program/service provide medical services at the Hopi Health Care What does this program/service provide to the community? Center and off-reservation medical facil- Who does this program serve? to the community? The purpose of the Hopi Special Dia- ities. Specific guidelines are established The program has been funded to pro- The Native American Cancer Preven- betes Program is to provide commu- to help provide quality transportation vide services to residents of the Hopi tion (NACP) program provides cancer nity education and opportunities for services to the community. community education to all Hopi and surrounding improving individual wellness in the Navajo communities. NACP works with effort to prevent type 2 diabetes in the Who does this program serve? schools, families, and health centers to Hopi Community. Prevention efforts are The Hopi Transportation Services are provide a basic understanding of cancer accomplished in a variety of ways in- available to any Native American living through 1-on-1 consultations or group cluding community wellness programs, on the Hopi Reservation. Individuals presentations. health education presentations, school do not have to qualify for AHCCS to be wellness programs, one-on-one educa- eligible to receive services. Individuals Who does this program serve? tion, and health policy development. should also be advised that transports Although the cancer education provided may be cancelled due to extreme is geared specifically for Native Ameri- Who does this program serve? weather conditions and unforeseen can populations, anyone who is interest- This program is available to all com- circumstances. ed in learning about cancer is invited to munity members and individuals and attend educational sessions. groups who would like to know more about preventing diabetes and achieving overall wellness in their lives. The Hopi Public Health Compliance Program The Hopi Department of Health & Hu- What does this program/service provide man Services to the community? Greetings from the Hopi Department The Public Health Compliance Program of Health & Human Services! We hope ensures compliance with existing Hopi you will take the opportunity to learn of health, safety and sanitation Ordinanc- the different services provided by our es; works in collaboration with other Department. Our Mission Statement programs to draft needed health, safety begins with a commitment to advocate, and sanitation ordinances (such as educate, inform and promote healthy the Proposed Hopi Animal Control holistic life styles, incorporating cultur- Ordinance) as well as to outdated Hopi ally appropriate values and health con- health and sanitation Ordinances/ cepts within our communities. Through policies (such as the Hopi Food Service this mission we hope to empower Ordinance) to protect the health and our tribal members to take personal The Hopi Community Health safety of the Hopi people.The Hopi Tobacco Program responsibility for their own health. It is Representative Program Program assists IHS with Food Sanitation What does this program/service provide our strong belief and commitment that What does this program/service provide Inspections, as well as the issuance of to the community? we will support one another through to the community? Hopi Food Handler’s cards and The purpose of the Hopi Tobacco collaboration, coordination and commu- The Community Health Representa- Sanitation Permits.The Program is the Program is to provide evidence based nication at all levels with respect to one tive (CHR) Program is an Indian Health designated contact for the Rocky Moun- tobacco education and prevention in the another. Service (IHS) funded, tribally contracted tain Spotted Fever Prevention Core community while adhering to Hopi cul- Through this process, we hope to and directed program of community Group on behalf of the Hopi Tribe. ture & belief. Services provided include reach each and every one of you, our based health care providers who provide tobacco educationprevention presenta- community members, to provide the follow-up and continued contact with Who does this program serve? tions for schools, business and commu- necessary assistance in order for you the heath care delivery systems at the The Public Health Compliance Program nity in general. Presentations provided to reach a healthy state and to make a community level and promote health serves anyone needing a Food Handler’s to the community include the impact of commitment to stay healthy. Together, promotion/disease prevention activi- card [either new or replacement], those commercial tobacco, youth awareness, we can work to accomplish this import- ties. In the provision of services, the with health/safety complaints, and cessation services and various commu- ant aspect in our lives to have a healthy CHR ‘s coordinate and work closely with animal owners. nity activities. community. various federal, state, county, and local 6 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 | HOPI TUTUVENI Council Reports Hopi Tribal Council - Fourth Quarter Session, June, 2013 REPORTS: at the onset, and had to rely on to provide public defender ser- Federal Funds are Withheld and Quetzal Lomahongvaomau Financial Report- During the a Consultant Grant Thornton to vices for those cases in which the another Resolution to Authorize Polequaptewa second half of the financial re- provide documents. The Sea- Firm has a conflict of interest, Funding for the Chairman to Vera Elaine Pearl Slater port, Tribal Attorney Norberto wall Contract deals with the two a scheduling conflict or other- hire a Recruiter to Immediately Jacob Gerald Sloan Cisneros, Forensic Investigator hotels in Galveston, Texas which wise cannot represent the Tribe Search for a certified, qualified James Emery Clyde Zeena Mike Fahlman with the firm of the Hopi Tribe gave up $millions (conflict cases).” The Tribe has Finance Director (CPA). A.I and Mishongnovi Village Affilia- Grant Thornton, Interim Finance to build. Cisneros told Council “determined it necessary or de- Resolution were withdrawn and tion: Director Lillian Dennis and Ex- they were not involved in this sirable to increase the amount al- reverted back to Kuwaninvaya. Kion James Honhongva ecutive Director Donovan Go- Contract since all this took place located under H-110-2012 to pay Nathaniel Kale Kamakea mez updated the Tribal Council prior to their time; thus, did not for the costs of legal counsel to Action Item #061-2013: To Tyler Jay Kewanimptewa with a written progress report on have full contact information but act as public defenders” and “the approve the completed enroll- Emmalee Ann Lalo the status of the Tribe’s Audits. said he would be able to get the Tribal Council has determined ment applications for Hopi Gabriella Rose Murillo Mike Fahlman informed the documents. It was also said that that the source of funding to pay Tribal Membership. Author Moenkopi Village Affiliation: Council there were over 250 although the Hopi Tribe contrib- for the costs of legal counsel to Mary L. Polacca. Approved by Micah Virgil Butler significant financial transactions uted the most amount of money act as public defenders will be Tribal Council on 9/3/13. Ronald Isaac Coochyumptewa from 2010 that were under inves- to build the two hotels, there is the Tribe’s unallocated working New Hopi Tribal Membership Nolan Owen Crawford tigation but they have narrowed a possibility the Hopi Tribe may capital account; and the Tribal (A.I.061-2013): During the Samillia Starlena Shebala them down to 10 categories; never get the money back, unless Council has determined that the month of September 2013 the Baeleigh Terrae Silas however, amounts are still sig- the land is sold. actions are in furtherance of the Hopi Tribal Council approved a Draven Lee Silas nificantly high. Ms. Dennis also said the welfare of the Tribe.” The Tribal total of 96 enrollment applicants Shungopavi Village Affiliation: Ms. Dennis reported progress Moenkopi Development Cor- Council affirmed the procedures for membership into the Hopi Larena Mary-Ellen Coochise is being made, but certain doc- poration (MDC) Loan must be set forth in Resolution H-110- Tribe, and the following named Hayden Erinn Douma uments and information are not included in the Audit. She needs 2012, until they can approve a enrollees or their sponsors have Jaelynn Rachel Anaye Garcia being forwarded to her which to obtain the MDC/HTEDC Fi- permanent arrangement for pub- authorized to publish their names Jacob Leelynn Honyaktewa hinders work on the audit. Com- nancial Reports and also the Pea- lic defenders for the Tribe. The in the Hopi Tribal Newsletter and Alexis Eve Jackson munication and cooperation is an body Reopener Contract. Council approved and directed the Hopi Tutuveni newspaper. Mikael Allen Koiyaquaptewa essential part of completing the Executive Director Donovan the Chairman to negotiate with Based on Tribal Council’s action Kailani Alana Martinez Audits and she stresses the need Gomez supported Ms. Dennis’ and engage the services of such the total Hopi Tribal Member- Ahryn Rose Masawytewa for having access to information report and strongly stressed the prospective legal counsel to pro- ship at present is: 13,922. Please Jasmine Jane Poneoma in a timely manner. Dennis stat- importance of cooperation and vide legal services on terms and note that the Tribal Membership J’Ellen Marie Poneoma ed completing the audits is a high communication among all trib- conditions the Chairman feels are figure is increased on quarterly Fabian Itzcoatl Soto priority of the Finance Depart- al employees, organizations and necessary and appropriate and basis as Hopi Tribal Council ap- Xitlali Metzli Soto ment, and she and her Staff have entities to expedite the audit pro- increased the amount allocated proves new enrollees and is de- Sipaulovi Villge Affiliation: been working diligently to help cess. for public defender services to creased when deaths are reported Suhemu Hoskeh Nahpi resolve the Hopi Tribe’s financial $100,000.00, which is to be paid and Hopi Tribal relinquishments Honhonmana Rudella Poleahla issues. Dennis told the Council ACTION ITEMS: from the Tribe’s unallocated occur. Hopi Tribal Membership Sichomovi Village Affiliation: that since she was hired on as In- Action Item #071-2013/Resolu- working capital account. Motion approved by Tribal Council on Courtney Diane Anderson terim Finance Director her “first tion H-070-2013: To continue was passed with a vote of 14 in 9/3/13. Nathan Daniel Anderson round” of action was to review funding for the Hopi Tribe’s favor, 2 opposed, 0 abstaining Bacavi Village Affiliation Timothy Scott Glen Anderson and ensure compliance with ap- Public Defendor Antol & Kii Aeowyn Gillespie Albertson Coochyouma plicable regulations, laws and Hance, P.C. (the Firm). Author Action Item #073-2013- To ap- Laila Lynn Gillespie Eugene Kingsley Pewo policies. She said outstanding Chairman LeRoy Shingoitewa. prove and authorize employ- Natalie Eunice Golding Nakaai Russell Qumyintewa items still need reconciliation; Pursuant to Resolution H-110- ees that are paid by the Tribe Alanah Jasmine Joshevama Alondra Tarango i.e, General Entries and Vouch- 2012, approved by the Hopi from Federal funds, contin- Errin Joe Komaquaptewa Dainera Vargas ers Payable. Ms. Dennis also Tribal Council in 2012, the Tribe uation of payment if federal Hayley Grace Morrison Colin Paul Washington said requested information from contracted the law firm of Antol funds are withheld. Author Hotevilla Village Affiliation: Tewa Village Affiliation: the Office of General Counsel & Hance, PC to provide legal Cedric Kuwaninvaya. Meleena Lou Fred Sean Lewis Dewangyumptewa had not been received, requir- services as Public Defender for Presentation was made by Coun- Jaime Ann Kinale Krystal Jade Gashwazra ing information to be sought the Tribe on a limited, tempo- cilman Kuwaninvaya. Tribal Alex Cecil Lalio Kyah Vera Kuyvaya by other means; this prompted rary basis. The time limitations Council discussed the contents Arianna Rosalia Moreno Mason Joseph Lavender a discussion by the Council to have been reached and the Tribe of the proposed Resolution and Brittany Nicole Paluszek Eliez Hon-Hongvi Secakuyva which Attorney Cisneros offered has determined it necessary “to said there were actually two Richard Adam Paluszek Walpi Village Affiliation: to work directly with Ms. Den- continue to engage the firm of separate resolutions proposed Kykotsmovi Village Affilia- Tiah LeeAnn Lomawaima nis to ensure information is re- Antol & Hance, PC to provide in one. Council said they would tion: Abbie Grace Namoki ceived in a timely manner. She public defender legal services support the proposed resolution, Hailey Kai Johnson also informed Council she was on a limited, temporary basis; to but recommended separate Res- Desirae Rose Maldonado unable to obtain documents in- provide for the Tribe’s engage- olutions for the Continuation of Aidan Quinn Masayesva volving the Seawall Contract, ment of additional legal counsel payment from Tribal Funds if Zelda Rae-Lynn Nieto

From the Front Page Candidates for Elected Office Weigh In From Page 1 the communities. I think to rect this problem? Peabody. petitive and they have their to people to doing their on a different economic a large extent that hasn’t Vice Chairman Honanie: Q. What are your own machines. What the job. We need to really look scale. We need to look at been fulfilled. My idea is As I said earlier, it’s not so thoughts on this and how Tribe fails to notice is that at how we can use our re- other tribes and how they to consider doing several much the programs that do you propose addition- we are on a tax free base. sources and properties to have been handling their meetings on a regular basis are at issue with regard al revenue for the Hopi We need to really look at their full advantage. We housing development. For with each village through- to the audit leading to the Tribe. our tourism, our ranch have some property in example the Navajo Tribe, out the year; and it would sanctions. The BIA looks Vice Chairman Honanie: lands off reservation and Flagstaff, downtown and they have housing devel- all just depend on how we at the Tribe as a whole. I think it not such a new make sure we use them to at the first interchange opment in almost every schedule or how I sched- So as I indicated in my response to that, but there the best of our resources in Flagstaff. We need to community. We need to ule such meetings. I’ve opinion, 90% of the audit has to be a broader look that are there. The Tribal look into Potash and other network with other tribes even toyed around with the question in challenge has at revenues. Yes, Peabody Economic Development things that are being pro- as far as establishing hous- idea of giving an annual or to do with the investments. royalties is one, but we needs to do more and step posed right now. Housing ing on our reservation. semi-annual state of the The 638 Grants and Con- really need to seriously up for the Tribe. We have has been a big issue. Hopi nation address. Other than tracts appear to be operat- consider royalty taxes. several properties that are Housing has been trying doing simple newsletters, ing okay, but in the eyes There are things such as dilapidated that should be to work with the Tribe on which is also helpful. This of the BIA they look at the gaming opportunity bringing in revenue. housing basis. We are on would be more individual. the whole entity; not just that we have to look at and tribal lands and we are the programs or certain that might have to go back Q. What are your Governor Lomaquahu things. If we could be able to the people. In this case thoughts on the Hopi Jr.: One of the first things to establish a schedule and about leasing the gaming Tribe’s economic de- that needs to be addressed work together and be open machines and/or consid- velopment progress…if is that the Chairman and about how we’re making ering a gaming facility any? InLegal the Hopi Tribal Notice Court, change of name from: Not Vice Chairman need to progress. If the BIA is someplace, but the leasing Vice Chairman Honanie: Keams Canyon, Arizona Named Talahytewa to Cor- get together and delegate satisfied with the progress of the gaming machines is That’s been somewhat of a dell Lee Talahytewa. Any to what their roles will that we’re making, then an option for us. We have stall for many years, but I In the Matter of the Change party seeking to intervene be and work with one an- perhaps there is light at to look at how much mon- think that we just need to of Name of: Not Named in said proceeding must other throughout this pro- the end of the tunnel to be ey that will bring in versus go on with it and really Talahytewa to Cordell Lee file an appropriate plead- cess. Currently, from my able to avoid a recession actual casino moneys for determine what it is that Talahytewa ing with the Hopi Tribal understanding is that the or having BIA take over revenues. But doing a tax we want to develop on the Court no later than twenty Case No. 2013-CV-0069, Chairman and the Vice the other programs. Also, ordinance or royalty tax reservation. Housing is (20) days after the publica- NOTICE OF PUBLICA- you have to keep in mind tion of this notice. Chairman don’t work in ordinance, I’m not sure one thing, both econom- TION OF CHANGE OF concert with each other for that even though the BIA what the term is, but if ic development and the NAME. Dated: April 23, 2013 the Tribe. We do need to maybe threatening us with we can apply those to op- Tawaovi Project is one start inviting all the villag- resumption of these pro- erations like Peabody and thing and the Hopi Tribal Notice is hereby given that /s/ Margene Namoki, es back into the council, grams there are various other major corporations Economic Development Bernice Talahytewa has Clerk of the Court even though we have rep- steps that need to be fol- that are on the reservation, Corporation (HTEDC) petitioned the court for the resentative there we need lowed and that is time con- I believe that would be a has certain endeavors off to make sure that we are suming. That is consider- significant boost to our the reservation, and those Solution to Sept. 3rd Astronomy Crossword transparent and tell them ing if Congress will pass a annual royalty payments need to be strengthened everything that is going budget, if not they will go coming in. In addition to in my opinion. And other on with the Tribe and what on a continuing budget or that of course, once we projects on the reserva- they are currently working resolution. line up our investments tion such as we may need on. We have two ways of accordingly and find good to do force accounts on informing the people, one Governor Lomaqua- areas to invest in then we tribal housing projects is with the Tutuveni and hu Jr.: That goes back to should be able to bring in to employ people. And the Tribal Newsletter. each individual that de- additional revenue through whatever else we need to partment heads that need that process as well. look at. And toying with Within the Tribal Gov- to look at policies and the idea about bringing a ernment, there are several procedures of the finance Governor Lomaquahu business or something like Departments and Pro- department. They need to Jr.: This has been a real that to occupy the building grams receiving Grant and make sure everything is long standing dilemma. in Winslow and hopefully Contract funds to operate; being followed. It’s up to Yes, Peabody is the sole employ people and thereby due to the financial dilem- the Finance Department funding source for the bringing us an amount of ma the Hopi Tribe is now to expedite all the forms Hopi Tribe. At an earlier revenue to the reservation. in, and the lack of finan- necessary for payment or point when gaming was The biggest challenge is to cial audits as required by incoming grants that they first starting we had the create jobs for our people. the funding agencies, sev- are all completed in an ex- opportunity to lease gam- eral programs, have been pedited manner. ing machines to casinos Governor Lomaquahu sanctioned and have been for revenue, but as the Jr.: There is really none put on notice for possible Council continues to say years go by that is becom- right. There always seems non-renewal of funding. the Hopi Tribe’s only main ing less viable. The casi- to be problems within de- Q. How would you cor- source of revenue is from nos are getting more com- partments and it all comes HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 7 Local News Hopi PD Welcomes New Employees Crystal Dee cer with the Marines lano. Hopi Tutuveni where he gained his The Bureau spends a correctional experi- lot of money placing Hopi The Hopi Police Depart- ence in conducting inmates in other detention ment welcomed two new detainee operations. facilities. The money be- employees, Captain Ismael • Supervisory police ing used to contract with Arellano and Officer Cald- officer with the U.S. outside detention facilities dale Smith. Capt. Arellano Department of Veter- could be used locally or is the Supervisory Cor- ans Affairs. devote to correctional pro- rections Specialist who • U.S. Bureau of Pris- grams. will manage the detention ons managing the He also plans on work- facility and Officer Smith medical program ing with Social Services brings the needed help the and medical appoint- and the Hopi Courts in or- Hopi Police are lacking as ments. der to find plans as far as they have limited officers • BIA Supervisory Cor- giving the Hopi people the Officer Smith left for the Police Academy in Artesia, N.M. on Aug. 26, and Capt. Ismael Arellano will help to cover 2,532 sq. miles of rections Officer where opportunity to seek help. with improving correctional issues within the Hopi Police Department. the Hopi Reservation. he was later promoted He sees being in deten- It has been several years to a Supervisory Cor- tion as a last resort when Of those basic needs I do shot, one kill. He is eager to help the since they have had a Su- rectional Specialist. it comes to issues in some- believe that the family is “You gotta do it all at Hopi Police Department pervisory Correction Spe- The Hopi Detention Fa- one’s life. very important and having once and perfectly,” said and to enforce the Hopi cialist at the Hopi Police cility currently has prob- He is currently working a connection with the com- Smith. Laws. Before Smith left Department and Capt. lems with being over ca- on case management inter- munity and give that per- He was offered the job for the Police Academy Arellano will observe the pacity, issues similar the nally to identify the needs son an opportunity to look in April 2013 where he in Artesia, he experienced needs of the detention fa- Eastern Nevada Agency of the detainees and look- at life in a different way,” completed the drug tests the daily grind of what a cility and the community. where Arellano was trans- ing at communicating with said Arellano. and physical examination Hopi Police Officer goes Based on his experience, ferred from. However, in drug and alcohol programs Arellano is Puerto Rican part of the application pro- through. He commended he believes that whatever the Nevada Agency they and finding a more produc- from Chicago, Ill. He and cess. the Hopi Police for manag- happens in the communi- have implemented alterna- tive ways of solving some his wife have been happily “I chose this agency ing things with the limited ty has a greater impact on tive sentencing and other of these issues. married for 13 years and because of the profession- officers they have and the what occurs in the deten- ways to modify and assist “This isn’t just occurring they have five children. alism they carry,” said dedication they have when tion facility. the detainee population in Hopi, but the entire re- His hobbies include swim- Smith. “My goal is to responding to disputes. Capt. Arellano trans- and Capt. Arellano hopes gion where I used to work. ming and sightseeing. He come back to the reserva- While he was out in the ferred from the Eastern to implement those pro- The recidivism in arrests plans to take advantage of tion and this is why I chose community with the of- Nevada Agency within the grams here. is constant and I’d like to scenery on Hopi and the this place.” ficers he said community Bureau of Indian Affairs “I’m a fan of alternative change that. I’d like to be surrounding area. Smith described an in- members were thanking (BIA). Arellano’s experi- sentencing. I do believe able to break the cycle. Officer Calddale cident where he had met a him for coming to Hopi ence in law enforcement this community may need The best way to break the Smith, 35 is Navajo from federal officer while pass- and helping out. It was dates back 10 years. His other programs that will cycle is to get down to the Chilchinbeto, AZ but re- ing through Tuba City. The expressed that the officers resume includes: help mitigate the need for basics and using Maslow’s sides in Flagstaff. Smith Federal Police officer was needed all the help they • Military Police offi- incarceration,” said Arel- Theory of basic needs. worked in the construc- “decked out” from head can to work effectively. tion field before applying to toe, as Smith described His first day at work was with the Coconino County him. Smith’s reaction was, his most memorable as he Sheriff’s office. He was “Wow, who is this guy?!” was expecting to see a big employed with the Sher- He approached the Feder- modern looking building. iff’s office for five years al Officer and asked what Even though he didn’t working as a detention agency he was from. The get what he expected he officer, service officer and officer replied he was a signed up to work here and with the courts. Federal Officer with the he was going to make it Smith applied with the BIA. Smith noticed the work. He is excited to fin- Hopi Police Department vehicle he was driving was ish the academy and start in August 2012. Apply- different from the one he working. ing to become a police had seen that read, “Hopi “I’m a dedicated work- officer with the BIA is no Police”. At that point er and I have been travel- easy task as it can take up Smith thought to himself, ing from Flagstaff since I to a year to complete the “Oh shoot! Which police started here. When I get application process and agency did I apply to?” back they will station me a lot of tedious work on In the end Smith found he in Moencopi,” said Smith. the applicants’ part. Smith had applied with the Fed- On Aug. 26, Smith left for described it as taking one eral Police. the Police Academy in Ar- tesia, N.M. and will come back as a Federal Police Officer in December. “We are very pleased to have Captain Arella- no and Officer Smith on board with our depart- ment,” said Hopi Police Chief Kootswatewa. “We have already begun mak- ing contacts with the trib- al court, guidance center, IHS, and other depart- ments to identify how the Department of Corrections will begin functioning more effectively and effi- ciently since transitioning back under the Chief of Police. Officer Smith has some experience with the Coconino County Judi- cial System which should help him through the basic academy.” 8 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 | HOPI TUTUVENI

Footrace Honors Hopi Olympic Runner, Louis Tewanima Crystal Dee that make up the commit- The results of the Tewani- Hopi Tutuveni tee are: the Taylor Fami- ma Race are as follows: ly, Quanimptewa Family, In the early morning Talakte Family, Sarracino 10K Results: Male of Sept. 1, the village of Family, Evans Family, Alvin Begay III – 00:40:17 Shungopavi was lost in a Milford Family. The offi- Anthony Masayesva – sea of fog; it had rained the cers are: Sampson Taylor, 00:40:30 night before and the morn- President; Andrea Samp- Brian Masayesva – 00:40:31 ing was chilly; however son, pre-temp Vice Presi- that did not stop 300 plus dent; Christine Sarracino, Female: 10K runners from running in Secretary; Catherine Tal- Janet Bawcom – 00:43:46 the most notable races on akte, Treasurer. Sara Wagner – 00:49:34 the Hopi reservation, the “It takes a lot to prepare Kristin Shrag – 00:55:47 Louis Tewanima Footrace. for this event. We look for Left to right: Alvin Begay III, Anthony Masayesva and Brian Masayesva, the winners of the Male 10K Race. Tewanima was a dis- volunteers to help with the 5K Results: Male tance runner who ran for race, trail clean-up, and Terry Bia – 00:22:00 Carlisle Indian School; set-up for the race. Once Andre Lucas – 00:22:09 Joel Monongye – 00:23:52 in 1908 he won the cross the event is over we are country race at the Univer- back to planning for the Female 5K sity of Pennsylvania. After race one month after the Courtney Lewis – 00:25:43 which he represented the race is over. It is a big Shae Antone – 00:29:52 United States in the Olym- event that a lot of peo- Eleanor Hempsey – pics in London, England; ple look forward to. We 00:30:58 finishing ninth in the mar- are happy to be a part of athon. Tewanima’s resume the planning,” said Samp- 2 mile: Top three finishers includes winning a silver son Taylor. Arlin Tungovia – 15:15 medal in the 10,000 meters Ellyse Fredericks – 15:23 With more than 300 run- Belma Nahee – 15:40 with a time of 32:06.6, set- ners who register for the ting a United States record race, Taylor said they all 1mile: Top three finishers that stood for 52 years. He work together to make this Art Richardson – 8:42 was considered the fastest a coordinated event. They Maya Novotny – 9:46 man in the world at dis- don’t solely depend on one Creighton Sakeva – 9:50 tances between 10 and 20 person, but work together. miles. He finished second “ I have been very for- two runners who traveled Left to right: Sara Wagner, Janet Bawcom and Kristin Shrag were the Female winners of the 10K Race. in the 10,000 meters in tunate to have a committee from Australia. The names 1912 in Stockholm, Swe- as hard working as this of these individuals were have never done anything people/businesses: Family, Gallegos Family, den. one which the end result not available. The other of this magnitude at all. I Jesse Owens Project, Lopez Family, Grace & Is- Throughout the year the is a fabulous event that runner was Janet Bawcom, had heard a lot of horror Flagstaff Safeway Store# sac Won, Sim & John Ho- Tewanima Footrace Com- leave the visitors talking an American Distance stories, but I didn’t fall. I 270, Coca Cola Bottling nie, Sue & Clement Honie, mittee is responsible for about how wonderful their Runner ran the footrace. In walked some parts, but the Company, Flagstaff RV Steven Ravnitzky, Jerry planning and organizing experience is at the Louis 2012, Bawcom made the course was beautiful for Sales & Service, Tsakur- Van Gasse, Mark Rogge, the race. They have quar- Tewanima Footrace,” said U.S. Olympic team in the sure. I don’t think it was shovi, INITIAL Media, Jennifer Joseph, Francine terly meetings in which Taylor. 10,000 meters and placed bad at all. It was good,” Taylor Family, Quanim- Chino, Lowell Cherespo- they prepare t-shirt designs There were a total of 206 12th. She was born in Ken- said Bawcom. ptewa Family, Talakte sy, Cynthia Taylor and Va- and search for a Master of runners who registered for ya and moved to Georgia The Committee would Family, Sarracino Family, nessa Selina. Ceremonies for the event. the 10k and 5k races, with where she went to college. like to thank the following Evans Family, Milford They rely on donations a total of 301 runners who She now lives in Flagstaff from businesses and orga- ran the 2 mile and 1 mile where she is trained by her nizations to buy tradition- race. coach, Jack Daniels. She al prizes and to make this Every year the Tewan- heard about the Tewanima CALENDAR event successful. ima Race attracts people race from her friend, Sara The committee mem- from all over the world, who used to live on the SEPTEMBER 2013 For registration and other Left over Permits Avail- bers are blood relatives and some of those runners reservation. information contact Bren- ability, beginning August of Louis Tewanima, the are Olympian’s or former “The trail was beautiful Food Handlers Training da Manthei at (928) 526- 29, 2013 at 9 am, first Taylor and Talakte fami- Olympian’s. This year was and it was well marked. I on September 18, 2013 2968 or email bmanthei@ come first serve. For more lies. The family members no different as there were from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm nacainc.org information contact (928) at the Keams Canyon 734-3605/3606/3604 Elementary School cafe- FREE Hands-on Home teria. For more informa- Weatherization Work- Opportunity to apply for tion contact the Office of shop for interested com- a Mule Deer Hunt on the Environmental Health at munity members on Oc- Kaibab Band of Paiute (928) 737-6281 or Cath- tober 2-4, 2013. Students Indian Reservation for erine Wright at cwright@ will begin with a full-day enrolled Native American hopi.nsn.us of classroom instruction members. Please con- Over 300 runners turned out to honor Hopi Olympic runner Lewis Tewanima. Tewanima set a US record for where they will learn the tact Mr. Danny Bullets basics to home energy Jr., Director at (928) 643- the 10K meter run which stood for 52 years. Moenkopi Senior Center 6th Annual Senior Field efficiency, repair tech- 8305 Day Games & Chair niques, and safety issues. Volley Ball Tournament Space is limited so if in- Village Presentations on September 18th & 19th terested contact Joe Se- of Proposed Hopi Ani- 2013. 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