Back to school? IHS Residential Unit COLUMN COMMUNITY LARRY’S CORNER Crossword Public health Fire “Dream of the Find the words to NO-FACE“ the famous Hopi experts urge Read how Larry words and trans- is dreaming of late with a loved cautious no-faces? one or family approach -More on pg. 13 -More on pg. 6 More on Page 8 More on Page 18

July 15, 2020 Volume 28 Number 14 95˚/ 63˚ Partly Cloudy ~Est. 1987 • OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE HOPI TRIBE • NEWS SOURCE FOR THE HOPI PEOPLE~ Hopi Tutuveni Attends July 9, 2020 Hopi Tribe CARES Act Committee Initial Meeting

Cont on Page 2 CARES Act Committe Initial Meeting held July 9, 2020 at Hopi Tribe Administration Building. Photo by Romalita Laban/HT Romalita Laban, Managing Editor several contacts before finally receiving the committee meeting and purpose and provided due to not having final signa- meeting logistic information. charge. tures from the Chairman and because the Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – Thursday, July 9, Tutuveni staff reached out to the Hopi Although Secretary Office staff could Executive Director was out of the office 2020 Hopi Tutuveni made an attempt to Tribal Secretary and Treasurer Offices to not provide the copy of the information on that date. The staff could not tell Tutu- attend the Hopi Tribe CARES Act Com- request a copy of the approved Action approved as of June 26, 2020, or about the veni who the Committee members were or mittee meeting scheduled for today from Item and Resolution with the final Com- initial meeting, they did notify Tutuveni when the meeting was scheduled to occur, beginning to end but had to go through mittee members, further details about on Monday, July 6, 2020, it could not be either. Upon receiving the reply,

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Member talking about CARES Act meeting Photo by Romalita Laban/HT Tutuveni attempted reaching out to Wil- DATS Conference room located in the Villages Representative and a Secretary sive of the CARES Act Funding, whether fred Gaseoma, Hopi Tribal Treasurer, later Main Administrative building. After call- took approximately half an hour result- consultants could be hired to aid in en- that evening. ing around to Hopi Tribal Security to en- ing in the group selecting Carroll Onsae suring compliance, how much was in the Tutuveni received information from the sure the Conference room was not filled, as Chairman, Monica Nuvamsa as Vice CARES Act Funding versus the Tribal Treasurer on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 about Tutuveni staff finally made it into the Chairman, and Lillian Dennis/Gomez as Set Aside, a second round of funding, the organizations named to be represented on meeting at approximately 9:54 a.m. Hopi Villages Representative. need to have a work session to get every- the Committee with the following reply, The meeting was in order with four indi- After Carroll Onsae was selected as one up to speed on the amounts, reporting “The composition of the CARES Com- viduals in the room and Chairman Nuvan- Chairman, he took over the meeting by requirements and mention of a national mittee are from the following entities; gyaoma was exiting the room. An agenda continuing to address filling the Secretary movement by Tribal Leadership to push Hopi Telecommunications Inc., Hopi Util- was not available to reference however position. The Treasure began explaining the spending deadline back by two years, ity Corporation, Hopi Economic Develop- the Treasure who was leading the meeting that he checked with the Hopi Tribal Sec- an upcoming reporting date of July 17, ment Corporation, Hopi Villages, Office asked participants if there were any ques- retary’s Office and the Executive Director 2020 and further discussion on attending of Community Planning, I.H.S./Hopi tions on the resolution. before coming up with the idea of hiring to remaining Agenda items, not yet dis- Health Care Center, Hopi Foundation, Dorma Sahneyah, Executive Director a Committee Secretary temporarily since cussed, to name a few. Department of Public Safety and Emer- asked from the teleconference line about there wasn’t enough staff in the Tribal It was determined that a work session gency Services, Executive Director, Hopi the what everyone’s perspective was on Secretary’s Office. type meeting would take place on Tues- Education/Schools, Hopi Tribal Council, the “finally resolved language” and went He also explained to the group that the day, July 14, 2020 with Lillian Dennis/ Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Ad- on to further explain that “under the Tribal funding could be used to hire a Secretary Gomez, Hopi Villages Representative of- Hoc members are; Treasurer, General set aside it does state can hire a consultant and explained he had researched the cur- fering a meeting space at the Village Counsel, Finance, Procurement, Informa- to stay in compliance” and “saying that rent “Secretarial Pool” through Human Administrative building. tion Technology and Office of Real Estate because yesterday Tribal Council disap- Resources, but no applicants were cur- The work session was discussed to be Services...A meeting has been scheduled proved the Action Item to hire Walker & rently available and announced “if there an opportunity for the Executive Director, for July 9, 2020. This will be a planning Armstrong.” is someone out there without a job and Treasurer, Finance Director and other Ad meeting for establishing a budget (spend- The Treasurer explained his under- is available, call me at 734-3121” which hoc Committee Members to go over the ing plan), process for applying for assis- standing of the language further and stat- then led to him offering to allow his staff CARES Act and Funding broadly and with tance, review and approval of Projects/ ed “read that as being up to the CARES member to fill the assignment temporar- a “bullet point” list of issues the Commit- Services/Supplies and to establish other Committee to authorize…further will still ily. The Executive Director also offered tee would need to be aware of before cre- necessary processes to ensure the effi- be under Fiscal Management Policy and her assistant, Sahmie Lomaquahu’s time ation of the budget, spending plan and a ciency and accountability of the CARES federal regulations tied to that funding.” to serve as a Secretary, as well. The group method to call for proposals and approve Committee.” Monica Nuvamsa recommended that agreed to allow Garalene Povatah the tem- projects to ensure proper use of funds. Tutuveni did not receive any further if the group got through the next couple porary assignment until a Secretary could Before the meeting ended the Com- logistical information, such as place or of Agenda items, the issue should be ad- be hired and that she would send out in- mittee was reminded that a report about a teleconference line number to call, in dressed before adjourning. The Treasurer formation to the Committee regarding the the initial meeting would be provided to consideration of social distancing and/or asked if others had questions about the CARES Act. Hopi Tribal Council the next day, Friday, transparency for public knowledge. Tutu- Action Item before explaining he would At approximately 10:43 a.m. the Com- July 10, 2020. It was determined that the veni received an email message from the be getting that to the group “today” then mittee took a break, and then continued Chairman, Treasurer and the Assistant Fi- Treasurer on Thursday morning, approx- continued by moving on to “Number 2, with further discussion continuing for nance Director would be present to com- imately fifteen minutes after the meeting selection of the Committee Chairman” about another hour or so. The Committee plete the report. was scheduled to occur. The email noti- The process for selecting the Com- members brought up various questions, fied that the meeting would be held in the mittee Chairman, Vice Chairman, Hopi concerns and aspects, not totally conclu- Hopi Tutuveni July 15, 2020 3 Resolution H-046-2020

TICK-TACK-TOE 4 Hopi Tutuveni July 15, 2020 Letter to the Council HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL To:Hopi Tribal Chairman T. Nuvong- sure there are “super circulars,” or CFRs yaoma supplementing the funding to terms and Third Quarter Session June 1, Hopi Vice-Chairman C. Tenakyouma stipulations of the use of funds. Hopi Tribal Council As reported by Tribal Council Repre- Open Letter to the Hopi/ Tewa Sinom sentative, the newly appointed IC admit- 2020 AGENDA MONTH OF From: Leroy Sumatzkuku, Governor ted to not knowing where to start. Upper Village of Moenkopi To add to further [confusion], Tribal JULY 2020 Why Hopi is failing the Hopi/ Tewa vil- Representatives are in direct violation of NEW BUSINESS vatea, Program Manager, Office of Range lages not presenting to their respective gov- 1. Action Item #052-2020 – To allocate Management/Land Operations erning boards/ villages that an ordinary a portion of the Hopi Tribe’s Emergency 6. Action Item #058-2020 – To approve I am Leroy Sumatzkuku, Governor of course of action requires. Governing Fund to the Villages/Community to pro- Commonwealth Retirement Plan Upper Village of Moenkopi. I have been boards/ villages become complicit without vide for the needs of community members Consulting Agreement for Non-ERISA on the Hopi Tribal Council for eight years., their knowledge if their Representatives HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL Plans and grant a limited waiver of 2007- 2015. I have witnessed several Dec- are involved. But the now of today is not Third Quarter Session sovereign immunity in connection with larations of Emergencies during my ten- a typical regular day but one of urgency. June 1, 2020 the Commonwealth contract – ure: mostly natural and human-caused HERT, with its emergency powers of AGENDA Author/Lisa Pawwinnee, Director/Of- disasters, but nothing of the present crises authority, could circumvent the normal MONTH OF JULY 2020 fice of Human Resources today. processes to remediate the situation at *Hopi Tribal Council may go into Exec- 7. Action Item #059-2020 – To approve When the Hopi Chairman declared the hand. utive Session on any agenda item Addendum #1 to Ordinance 43 – State of Emergency, that automatically For example, HERT would be able **Time Certain Requests Author/Priscilla Pavatea, Program activated the Hopi Emergency Response to assess villages’ needs and determine and staff as required by the COVID-19 Manager, Office of Range Management Team. The leader of HERT is the Inci- available resources. HERT would then set pandemic – Author/Alfred Lomahquahu, 8. Action Item #060-2020 – To contract dent Commander, who is accountable to up quarantine centers, treatment centers, Jr., Community Service Administrator, Walker & Armstrong, LLP to provide the Hopi Tribal Chairman. The Chairman and COVID-19 test sites at all the possible Village of Bacavi COVID-19 related advisory services for gives full authority to the IC to assemble facilities such as hotels, Tribal facilities. 2. Action Item #053-2020 – To approve the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 a team of [knowledgable], experienced The utilization of funds on hand could be Letter of Intent between the Hopi Tribe, – Author/Anthony Laban, Jr., Assistant staff. used as well as to purchase test kits, hiring the Director, Office of Financial Much like a law-officer who can com- professionals, and other immediate needs. Tonto Tribe and the Fort Yuma Management mandeer a vehicle from a civilian for im- Law enforcement would then be sus- Indian Tribe for the purposes of 9. Action Item #061-2020 – To approve mediate need, the IC can assign the most ceptible to enforce any declarations of Mobile/Online Sports Betting – Author/ the settlement agreement in the Hopi Tribe capable employee from any department or lockdowns, curfews as HERT attempts to Craig Andrews, Tribal Council v. United States of America, No. 06- entity of the Tribe or hire outside sources isolate COVID-19. Representative, Village of Mishongnovi 0941 (Fed. Ct of Claims) – Author/Fred as deemed necessary. KUYI Radio’s broadcasts of tribal ses- 3. Action Item #054-2020 – To approve Lomayesva, General Counsel, Office of As with the former IC, out of frustration sions strongly indicate a sense of uncer- Letter of Intent between the Hopi Tribe the General Counsel - **Time Certain – with political intervention, he was unable tainty, confusion, and silence. and July 23, 2020 @ 9:00 – 12:00 noon to assemble a capable team and resigned. the Tribe – Author/Craig 10. Action Item #062-2020 – To approve His experienced and past crew at the ready Andrews, Tribal Council Representative, Deputy General Counsel Agreements – also left. Political appointees then filled Village of Mishongnovi Author/Fred Lomayesva, General the vacant positions with minimum expe- “How can you stand the silence That 4. Action Item #055-2020 – To amend Counsel, Office of General Counsel rience and knowledge to face a new and pervades when we all cry?”- Van Morri- the Hopi Code, Title III, Chapter 13 by 11. Presentation of Hopi Business Com- dangerous catastrophe. son. adding a new section 3.13.6 Declared munity Development Financial Institution Then came the debacle of HTC inter- For more info call or email Disaster – Author/Fred Lomayesva, – vening in the process by trying to create P.O. Box 1229 • Tuba City, AZ 86045 General Counsel, Hopi Tribe Wendi Lewis, Executive Director, HB- a committee to manage funds. A process • Phone (928)283-8051 • Fax (928)283- 5. Action Item #056-2020 – Request for CDFI – **Time Certain – July 21, 2020 – HERT could have done immediately. I’m 8052 • [email protected] purchase of heavy equipment through the 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Agricultural Fund – Author/Priscilla Pa- Hopi Tutuveni wants to know how we are doing. Call or email us to tell us if we are doing a good job. We need your feedback 928-734-3283 or [email protected] Hopi Tutuveni July 15, 2020 5 Letter to the Councilt Hopi Tribal Council Little Adjudication Update The Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 Frequently Asked Questions Dear Hopi Tribal Council, It is the Village of Moencopi - Lower’s (VML) understanding that Hopi Tribe has approved and accepted $85.5 million and establish a Hopi CARES committee to address the COVlD-19 pandemic virus on the (Action Item #049-2020). To respond to the pandemic the Hopi Tribal Council reactivated HERT (Hopi Emergency Response Team), formerly CERT (Com- munity Emergency Response Team), to address the COV1D-19 crisis. Based on the recommendations of our village accountant we recommend that the Hopi Tribal Council accept the funds on behalf HERT. In accordance "With the CARES Act, to have oversight to expend and allocate funds in accordance with a budget in place. We recommend that each Village receive COVID-19 relief allocations from the total allocated CARE budget in equal amounts. Expenditures of the funds shall be expended for the needs of Village's to address the COVID-19 virus which, is affecting Hopi Tribal Members with the general guidelines: 1. Villages/Community shalt submit a budget in accordance to the amount allocated. 2. All Financial Transaction shall be reviewed and approved by the Village Board and CSA and submitted to HERT and the Office of Finance. 3.Office of Finance shall assign accountant(s) to work under HERT to pro- cess all requisitions as submitted and process payment with the submittal of Submitted by: Hopi Tribal Council Wa- evations in western ; and to the invoices. ter/Energy Committee west, high elevations south and north of Flag- 4.Villages shall keep a cuff account within their administration in accor- staff. The LCR Basin drains into the Colorado dance to the Budgeted Line Items and Allocation of funds. Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – July 6, 2020 Hopi Trib- River at the confluence of the Little Colorado 5.Upon exhaustion of allocation or deadline of the funding expenditures, al Council Water/Energy Committee provided River and the Colorado River. HERT and Finance shall conduct a Request for Proposals to conduct an audit the following for the Hopi public and com- Who else is involved in the LCR Adjudica- on the overall funding allocation. munity members as an update and for infor- tion? This is the recommendation of the Village of Moencopi Board of Directors mational purposes regarding the current Little Besides the Hopi Tribe, others involved in and CSA to be put in place for assistance to the Hopi Villages. Colorado River Adjudication: the LCR Adjudication include: For more info: Phone: 928-283-5212 What is the LCR Adjudication? •Owners of allotted land at Moenkopi Fax: 928-283-5290 The Adjudication •The Nation (LCR Adjudication) is a legal process in Ari- •Owners of allotted land on the Navajo Res- zona state court. The LCR Adjudication is a ervation special kind of legal process called a general •The United States of America stream adjudication. A general stream adjudi- •The State of cation determines who has what rights to water •The Central Arizona Water Conservation within a river basin. District (CAWCD) Want to A river basin is the area drained by a river • Project (SRP) and its tributaries. All of the Hopi Reservation •Flagstaff, Winslow, Holbrook, Taylor, and all of the Tribe’s ranch lands lie within the Snowflake, Show Low, Eager and Springer- Advertise with the Little Colorado River (LCR) Basin. The LCR ville Adjudication will determine the water rights •Arizona Public Service (APS) Hopi Tutuveni? of all Indians and non-Indians within the LCR •Bar T Bar Ranch Are you confused on how to advertise in the local news- Basin. •Flying M Ranch paper? The LCR Basin is outlined in blue in the •Aztec Land and Cattle Company map. 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Due to amount of response time, major damages to the interior and roofing of an Indian Health Services (IHS) residential home in Keams Canyon occurred before the fire truck arrived. Photo Courtesy of: Ivan Sidney, Sr. – FMCVAdministrator Louella N. Furcap, Editor/PIO - Also, despite warnings and Executive Understanding of Mutual and Automatic ted a grant proposal to the Hopi Tribal FMCV Newsletter Order from the Hopi Tribe prohibiting all Aid Involving Fire Protection Response Housing Authority (HTHA), for a Fire Fireworks and burns, the night sky was on February 18, 2015. A year later on sub-Station, Dialysis Center, Veteran/ First Mesa, Ariz. – July 8, 2020, within filled with fireworks on July 4th, one of February 2, 2016, a Supplemental Memo- Elderly housing and a Treatment Center; the past two weeks, the First Mesa Com- which ignited a brush fire and burned just randum of Agreement for Equipment Use however, the application lacked the nec- munity has had three fires requiring the as- inches from a traditional home. Distance, was signed between the Hopi Tribe and essary documentation, thus, the grant was sistance of the Hopi Fire and Rescue De- from Kykotsmovi to Polacca and Keams BIA. not approved.” partment. Unfortunately, due to amount Canyon was a major factor in the response “Several years earlier, the BIA con- A second grant proposal was submitted of response time, major damages to the time. structed a Fire Station at Kykotsmovi for a few months ago; and although it was interior and roofing of an Indian Health On March 26, 2014, the Bureau of its Wildland Fire Program,” said FMCV approved by the HTHA Board of Com- Services (IHS) residential home in Keams Indian Affairs (BIA) Hopi Agency no- Administrator Ivan Sidney. “The fire missioners by majority vote, it also failed Canyon occurred before the fire truck ar- tified the Hopi Tribe they would no lon- trucks are currently housed in Kykots- because the Housing Authority did not rived. ger provide structural fire services to the movi from where they respond to fires. complete the required resolution within Earlier in the week an abandoned home Hopi community, per BIA regulations. Most of the Schools, Federal Housing, the required time.” was set on fire requiring the assistance of Shortly thereafter, the Hopi Tribe began Health Care, High School, Federal and “Currently two BIA Fire Trucks remain the Fire Department. Again, because of discussions on contracting the emergen- Tribal offices are located in Keams Can- housed at the Hopi Agency Fire Depart- the distance and time, the fire was doused cy Fire services from the BIA. Through yon and First and Second Mesa Commu- ment Building. FMCV will immediately before the truck arrived. Upon arrival, the Resolution H-015-2015 the Hopi Tribal nities. There is estimated to be over nine seek funds with community support to es- fire rescue truck became stuck in soft sand Council established a Structural Fire & hundred homes from Keams Canyon to tablish a Fire Department for the Eastern and had to be rescued by the First Mesa Rescue Department on February 2, 2015. Second Mesa.” part of our Reservation. Perhaps BIA will Village Pastor who pulled the truck out The Fire Protection Response services “About four years ago, the First Mesa be willing to discuss a partnership.” with his tractor. were secured through a Memorandum of Consolidated Villages (FMCV) submit-

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Very recently I had an interesting after that, we’re headed to check it out. Several guys wanted to go to the We all quickly ran outside to see what experience. I had awoken to a loud Meet us there when you get here.” glowing object but were quickly told was happening. Joe was pointing to the noise; it was my cup that fell off the I told my mom that I was needed at by their supervisor to wait. object, there was something growing night stand. I must have placed the cup the job site, so I drank some orange I quickly asked my supervisor if we from the glowing object, it was the too close to the edge last night. I didn’t juice and grabbed a sandwich from the should call someone like the police, the same worm-like creature I saw last know what time it was; it still looked fridge. I didn’t tell my parents what I FBI, or the Men in Black. “Larry, we night, the guys quickly backed away kind of dark outside but it seemed as if saw last night, I didn’t want them to don’t need any media coverage right from the worm-like thing, and then… there was some sunlight peeking over worry. now or having the police involved on the horizon. I heard birds singing but The morning was still crisp with the this, as far as I know, we don’t know I had awoken to a loud noise; it was they seemed too distant to enjoy. smell of the morning dew - the best what its capable of.” He said. “But we my cup that fell of the night stand, I I picked up the glass cup and began to smell in the world. I started to head to need you and the others to come inside must have placed the cup too close to wipe up the spilled water with my shirt. my car and I noticed something wrong and answer a few questions on what the edge last night. “Was that a dream? I heard my mom calling me to come with it, there is a white streak on the you saw last night.” I replied, “Yeah Did I just dream of that worm-like eat breakfast. “Larry, come and have side of my car as if I scraped something ok, but I don’t remember much but I’ll thing?” I said to myself. “It felt so breakfast with your dad and I” she said. like a guard rail last night. I rubbed try my best to tell you everything.” real.” My phone rang it was Steven I tried to say “OK” but my throat was part of it off and it felt like mud, as We all went inside the building while texting me, “Hey man, something hap- dry and all I could do was grunt. It was if I was trying to avoid hitting some- several guys monitored the glowing pened in the plant last night, did you go those kinds of nights where you sleep thing but questioned out loud, “a white object, just in case anything happened. home early?” … with your mouth open and the night’s mud streak?” Again, Steve texted me, “Larry, what exactly did you do be- This is a small two-part story I wrote, breeze dries your throat throughout the “Hey man, you on your way, we found tween the hours of 8:30 to 9:45, while just because I was getting tired of yell- night…yeah, I think it was one of those something weird, you have to come and you were on shift last night? My boss ing at the Hopi Tribal Council and the nights. check it out…hurry!” calmly asked. “I remember walking the Hopi Tribal Government. Also, I am I quickly got dressed and started to I drove to the work site and there grounds because Jorden said he heard getting tired of this sickness, and may head upstairs to eat with my parents was small crowd looking at something something outside, I told him it might be experiencing Information Over- when I got a text message on my phone in the distance. I ran to Steve, “Hey be those coyotes that roam around here, load, and/or Quarantine/Caution fa- saying I needed to report to work imme- what’s going on? What did you guys so I went outside with my flashlight tigue. So to shift your mindset and al- diately. “Larry, something happened at find?” I asked. Steven pointed to the and began looking around, that’s when low you time t, according to something the job site last night, did you go home horizon in the distance, “LOOK!” he I saw a glowing figure in the distance I read, “figure out how you can safely early?” It was my co-worker Steve; I said with excitement. I looked to the and that’s when I woke up at home.” I do some part of your normal routine didn’t remember coming home early horizon and saw that there was bright said to my boss. and can give your brain something last night but I do remember a flash of glowing rock as if it were a meteorite “A glowing figure, like a man?” my else to control besides limiting your light in the distance then I remember or a plane, or an alien. “What is that?” boss asked. “No, it was like a huge col- reactions to threats…”, I hope you en- knocking over my cup of water from I said trying to shield my eyes from the umn-like-thing but it was moving slow- joyed the first part of my two-part story my nightstand this morning. I quickly bright glowing object. ly from side to side like a worm but it called “The dream of the NO-FACE”. answered Steve back, “I had the night Was this the object I saw last night? was glowing, I…couldn’t see anything Stay well and keep reading. shift, but I don’t remember how I got But I don’t remember warning anyone else cause it was so bright.” I said. Signed - your friend, Larry. home, is my car still there?” He texted about this last night, I knew I wasn’t “BOSS!” one of the guys yelled, back, “No, but some of the guys said the only guy who saw this last night… “Something’s happening RIGHT there was a flash of light then nothing right? NOW!! Come quick!!” Pic credit: www.purina.co.uk Want a FREE Larry sticker? - Email me and I will send one your way Want to ask Larry something? Email him: [email protected] • Write a Letter to Larry: PO BOX 123 Kykotsmovi AZ, 86039 Hopi Tutuveni July 15, 2020 9 Hopi H.E.O.C Updates Urgent Plea to the Hopi and O’Halleran Introduces Bill to Extend Deadline for Tribes July 9, 2020 to Spend CARESTreasury failed Act Indian Funding Country by delay- Press Release ing the disbursement of funds by over three Navajo Communities – Severe WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman months. Now, we are working around the Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) introduced bi- clock to expedite the use of the CARES Act Symptom Call Priority partisan legislation that would extend the funds to address immediate needs and for Public Service Announcement - ers and hospital staff exposure to COVID coverage of Coronavirus Relief Fund pay- the long-term benefit of our Navajo- peo Immediate Release July 10, 2020 unnecessarily, this way we can all remain ments allocated under the Coronavirus Aid, ple. We respectfully request Congress to Submitted by: Hopi Emergency Medi- healthy and able to work. Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) pass this measure to provide Tribal nations cal Services In most cases those with the coronavirus Act to tribal governments from December more time for the proper expenditure of Kykotsmovi, Ariz. - Hopi Emergency experience mild to moderate symptoms 30, 2020 to December 30, 2022. The bill these funds. Indian Country is devastated Medical Services sends this urgent plea that can easily be managed at home. If you is cosponsored by Congressman Paul Cook by COVID-19 and due to the long years of to the Hopi and Navajo people and com- are concerned about exposure or symp- (R-CA-08). neglect of infrastructure it will take much munities. Coronavirus cases have seen a toms a call to your care provider is usually The CARES Act was signed into law on longer to get to a level of providing suffi- tremendous spike not just worldwide, in the best way to get further direction and March 27, 2020, allocating $8 billion for cient care.” the United States and Arizona, but also avoid unnecessary exposure, rather than tribal governments under the Coronavirus “I want to thank Congressman O'Halle- right here in our communities on the Hopi coming to the Emergency Department or Relief Fund. Tribes across America did not ran and Congressman Cook for champion- and Navajo reservations. With this rise in calling 911. receive any funds until May 5, 2020, well ing this important piece of legislation,” said cases also brings a rise in our call volumes We here at Hopi EMS are only a re- after the bill’s statutory deadline. During Chairman Nuvangyaoma of the Hopi Tribe. for COVID related Calls. sponding staff of 14 which consists of this time, the in Arizona’s “Indian Country did not receive its Coro- As frontline first responders we, have 9 EMTs and 5 Paramedics. Each shift is First Congressional District became the navirus Relief Fund distributions until well made it our responsibility and duty to staffed with 2 ambulances and 2 people most concentrated COVID-19 hotspot in after the statutory deadline and months af- serve not only our communities but our per ambulance 24 hours a day doing 12, the nation. ter the states received their distributions. It people and families which we care so 24, 36- and 48-hour shifts at a time. The “Bureaucratic red tape and lack of criti- is only fair that Indian Country should be much about. We are finding however that threat of contracting COVID-19 is ongo- cal attention to the matter at federal agen- allocated additional time. The Coronavirus a majority of these responses are for peo- ing and constant. cies forced sovereign tribal nations across Relief Fund will allow my Tribe to finally ple who simply have mild or suspected Please help us help you by calling 911 Arizona’s First Congressional District to address the water, health, and broadband symptoms, a family member that wants only when someone is experiencing severe wait over a month for the first tranche of infrastructure needs that have plagued us to be tested or whom they want tested, or symptoms which can be found at the link CARES Act funding to arrive, and tribes for years and that have only been magni- family members who are not there but are below. Remember we are still responding still face significant hurdles to spending fied as we confront COVID-19. Congress simply concerned and calling us to “check to all emergencies. and distributing the funding they were should empower Indian Country with more out” a loved one. Unfortunately, there is Kwa kwa! Thank you in advance for promised, ” said O’Halleran.“We need to time so that we are able to deploy these re- little we can do to help in these situations your assistance, understanding and sup- extend the deadline by which tribal govern- sources in a responsible manner to confront ments must spend Coronavirus Relief Fund the many infrastructure challenges that we other than providing supportive care in port. By working together, we can ensure payments so that each nation has adequate face and that have hindered our abilities to these instances. We understand that these that all the emergency workers you rely on time to debate and discuss within their gov- respond to the pandemic.” are scary times and that we all have people will be healthy and able to be there when erning bodies, just as we did, and allocate BACKGROUND: and family that we care about. you need them most. the monies they are owed to most effective- As early as March 20, O’Halleran Each of these calls can take an ambu- Be safe wash your hands, practice social ly address this pandemic head-on.” warned Governor Doug Ducey and Vice lance out of service for up to 3 hours due distancing, wear a mask and most impor- “As the ranking member on the Indig- President Pence, head of the White House to the amount of decontamination it takes tantly, take care of one another. enous Peoples of the United States Sub- Coronavirus Task Force, that tribal com- not only for the ambulance and equipment https://www.azdhs.gov/prepared- committee, I’m particularly sensitive to munities were being overlooked in our na- but personnel as well. We must insure that ness/epidemiology-disease-control/in- the struggles that tribes are facing during tional COVID-19 response. He wrote to the the ambulance is totally clean for the next fectious-disease-epidemiology/index. this unprecedented public health crisis,” Task Force again nine days later when no call as to not spread the virus. This means php#novel-coronavirus-faqs said Cook. “This legislation will provide a action was taken. that we will always have a limited ability https://www.azdhs.gov/prepared- much-needed extension to Indian Country After the CARES Act passed, O’Halle- to respond to the next or pending call. ness/epidemiology-disease-control/in- so that tribal governments can determine ran again and again called on the federal Many first responders and frontline fectious-disease-epidemiology/index. how to best use these vital resources to re- agencies responsible to act swiftly in their workers are contracting COVID-19 at an php#novel-coronavirus-whatevery- spond to the pandemic.” distribution of funding and drew national alarming rate and it’s getting to a point one-needs “We extend our appreciation and grat- attention to the dire situation on the Na- to where our ability to provide adequate Visit CDC.gov for more detailed infor- itude to Congressman O’Halleran for his vajo Nation. O’Halleran’s calls were soon staffing to respond not to just COVID mation. leadership for introducing this important echoed by members throughout Congress. related calls but every day calls such as Thank you to the United Phoenix Fire- measure that would extend the Coronavi- Yesterday, O'Halleran spoke in a House Heart attacks, stroke, trauma, accidents fighters Association who inspired this rus Relief Fund Deadline by two years or Energy and Commerce Full Committee etc. is affected. It is VITAL that we all do PSA. until 2022,” said Navajo Nation President hearing on on the needs of tribal communi- what we can to reduce our first respond- Jonathan Nez. “The U.S. Department of ties during COVID-19 and beyond. 10 Hopi Tutuveni July 15, 2020 Hopi H.E.O.C Updates COVID-19 Emergency Response - July 13, 2020 Report Hopi Tribe – Department of Health and Human Services Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – July 13, 2020 Please do not call vices, and the data shown reflects patients tested at the tions and make it harder to follow steps to prevent getting 911 to report people who may not be complying with the Hopi Health Care Center and at the Tuba City Regional sick with COVID-19 or to seek care if they do get sick. mandated curfew, or not wearing a face covering, or for Health Care Corporation specifically on Hopi tribal mem- • Many members of racial and ethnic minorities questions about any other executive order. Please do not bers. One Hopi Tribal member was identified residing in may be more likely to live in densely populated areas call 911 if you are experiencing mild symptoms or if a the Phoenix metropolitan area. The data here does not because of institutional racism in the form of residential friend has a question about their condition. Health experts include all state-wide data from other facilities such as housing segregation. In addition, overcrowding is more are urging people with mild symptoms who are receiving Flagstaff, Winslow, Phoenix or other hospitals. likely in tribal reservation homes and Alaska Native vil- positive test results not to panic or call 911. Unless you ** A total of 280 individuals who tested positive are lages, compared to the rest of the nation. People living in are having heart problems, or shortness of breath, or chest members of the Hopi Tribe. densely populated areas and homes may find it harder to pain, don’t call 911. Treat it like the flu or a bad cold. + Includes Village member(s) retested positive practice social distancing. Go over your symptoms with a healthcare professional Prevention: •Racial housing segregation is linked to health condi- by calling the healthcare hotline at (928) 737-6188 first. Watch for symptoms. People with COVID-19 have tions, such as asthma and other underlying medical con- Call the Hopi Health Care Center before you travel to get had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from ditions, [that] put people at increased risk of getting se- an assessment of your situation. mild symptoms to severe illness. verely ill or dying from COVID-19. Some communities All the precious resources provided by the emergency Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the with higher numbers of racial and ethnic minorities have department and the Hopi EMS team is for critical emer- virus. People with these symptoms or combinations of higher levels of exposure to pollution and other environ- gencies that require priority attention Emergency Med- symptoms may have COVID-19: mental hazards. ical Services (EMS) play a vital role in responding to •Cough •Reservation homes are more likely to lack complete requests for assistance, triaging patients, and providing •Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing plumbing when compared to the rest of the nation. This emergency medical treatment and transport for critically •Or at least two of these symptoms: may make hand washing and disinfection harder. ill patients. It is VITAL that we all do what we can to •Fever •Many members of racial and ethnic minority groups reduce our first responders and hospital staff’s exposure •Chills live in neighborhoods that are farther from grocery stores to COVID-19 unnecessarily, this way we can all remain •Repeated shaking with chills and medical facilities, or may lack safe and reliable trans- healthy and able to work. •Muscle pain portation, making it harder to stock up on supplies that Here is a quick overview of the COVID-19 statistics on •Headache would allow them to stay home and to receive care if sick. a national, state, and local level: •Sore throat •Some members of racial and ethnic minority groups As of this date – July 13, 2020 •New loss of taste or smell may be more likely to rely on public transportation, which The United Sates now has over 3.2 million confirmed Children have similar symptoms to adults and general- may make it challenging to practice social distancing positive cases with 60,469 new cases and over 134,884 ly have mild illness. •People living in multigenerational households and deaths reported. This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your med- multi-family households (which are more common Over 123,824 confirmed positive cases now exist in ical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or among some racial and ethnic minority groups), may find Arizona. Of those, close to 4,355 are in Navajo County concerning to you. it hard to protect older family members or isolate those alone. Education: Why Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups who are sick if space in the household is limited. The Hopi Health Care Center has tested over 2,771 pa- are at Increased Risk During COVID-19 •Some racial and ethnic minority groups are over-rep- tients to this date. Over 356 of those tests at Hopi Health Health differences between racial and ethnic groups re- resented in jails, prisons, homeless shelters, and detention Care Center came back positive with 257 from Hopi Trib- sult from inequities in living, working, health, and social centers, where people live, work, eat, study, and recreate al members. Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation conditions that have persisted across generations. In pub- within congregate environments, which can make it diffi- reported 23 positives for Hopi Villages with a combined lic health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, cult to slow the spread of COVID-19. number of 280 positive Hopi Tribal members. these conditions can also isolate people from the resourc- For questions of more information, please call the Hopi The information below provides a glimpse of the cur- es they need to prepare for and respond to outbreaks. Tribe, Office of the Chairman at (928) 734-3102, OR Of- rent numbers in those respective villages. Living conditions: fice of the Vice Chairman at (928) 734-3113. * The information by villages presented above is re- For many people from racial and ethnic minority leased by the Hopi Department of Health & Human Ser- groups, living conditions can contribute to health condi- Hopi Tutuveni July 15, 2020 11 Hopi H.E.O.C Updates COVID-19 Emergency Response, Cont.

Hopi COVID-19 Reported Cases by Hopi Health Care Center Cases* July 13, 2020

Number Cumulative Total Cumulative Tested Number Number in Total Tested Number Positive Today Negative Process

43 356** 2,387 16 2,771

Reported by Number of Cases Tuba City Reported Total per Village as of Regional by HHCC July 13, 2020 Healthcare Corporation

Kiqötsmovi 7 2 9

Orayvi 7 7

Polacca

(Walpi-Sitsom'ovi- 120 1 121+ Tewa)

Musangnuvi 4 4

Supawlavi 15 15+

Söngoopavi 77 77

Yuwelu-paki 5 5

Paaqavi 2 2

Hotvela 7 3 10

Keams Canyon 8 1 9 Upper Munqapi 7 7 If you have a story to submit or want a story to be Lower Munqapi 9 9 featured in the Hopi Tutuveni Phoenix 1 1

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12 Hopi Tutuveni July 15, 2020 Hopi H.E.O.C Updates SAFETY Do Your Part to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse (StatePoint) With many Americans es with dividers for each day's medicines asked to stay at home to help curb the im- are also a good way to track usage. pact of COVID-19, there’s a higher risk of • Don’t share medication. Medication potential prescription drug abuse or pre- prescribed to one individual isn’t for any- scription drugs accidentally falling into one else, even if that person is showing the wrong hands, like those of children. similar symptoms. Not only is sharing According to the 2018 National Sur- medication with someone else illegal, but vey on Drug Use and Abuse, more than it could lead to dangerous drug interac- 9.9 million Americans abuse prescription tions and serious side effects due to poten- drugs. Additionally, more than 70 percent tial allergies and wrong dosages, among of individuals who illegally use prescrip- other reasons. If an individual has taken tion pain relievers obtained them through medication that wasn’t prescribed to them, their friends or family, including through they should contact their doctor. the home medicine cabinet. • Dispose of unwanted drugs properly. To help those at home prevent prescrip- Individuals should follow specific dispos- tion drug abuse and dispose of unwanted al instructions on the label, if provided. medications in a safe, environmentally Otherwise, they can check the Food and responsible way, Susan Peppers, Express Drug Administration Flush List to see Scripts vice president of pharmacy prac- if they can flush the medicine down the tice, is sharing the following tips. toilet. If that isn’t an option, individuals • Keep drugs secure and out of reach. can mix the medication with an undesir- Medications should be stored in a locked able substance like used coffee grounds, area, out of children’s reach, with narcot- cat litter or sawdust, place the mixture in a ics and other potentially addictive drugs sealable bag and dispose of it in the trash. stored in another secure location. If this Medication containers should be stripped isn’t an option, a lock should be added to of all personal information prior to plac- the medicine cabinet and the key secured. ing them in the trash or recycling. • Track treatments. It’s recommended to Note that once guidelines are lifted for maintain a master list of the medications staying home, individuals can visit the stored at home, especially for individuals Drug Enforcement Administration web- with a potential for abuse. That list should site to locate a collection site near them include the medication name, the doctor’s as another way to dispose of prescription TICK-TACK-TOE name who prescribed it, the dosage and medications safely. the medication’s potential side effects. As everyone is spending more time at Periodically, caregivers should count the home, remembering these simple steps medications remaining in the container can go a long way to help individuals pro- and make sure it’s the correct amount ac- tect their family against prescription drug cording to the prescribed dosage. Pill box- abuse. Hopi Tutuveni July 15, 2020 WORLD INDIAN NEWS 13 Back to school? Public health experts urge cautious approach Lindsey Tanner ahead,” Dr. Tom Frieden, for- sential” jobs that increase poten- when conditions are not right. “They’re messing, the presi- Associated Press mer director of the Centers for tial exposure to the virus. Online “There’s going to be the ex- dent and his administration are Disease Control and Prevention, education was hard for many ception to the rule, but the rule messing with the health of our As the Trump administration said Wednesday during an online with limited internet access, and should be that kids go back to children,” the California Dem- pushes full steam ahead to force briefing. Wattier knows in-person classes school this fall,” she told CNN’s ocrat told CNN’s “State of the schools to resume in-person ed- Children infected with corona- can help even the playing field. “State of the Union.” Union.” ucation, public health experts virus are more likely than adults But she’s worried. “And where there are little While most funding typically warn that a one-size-fits-all -re to have mild illnesses, but their “My school has over 2,000 flare-ups or hot spots, that can be comes from state and local sourc- opening could drive infection risk for severe disease and death students. That’s over 2,000 ex- dealt with on a school by school es, experts say schools will need and death rates even higher. isn’t zero. While a virus-linked posures in a day,” said Wattier, or a case by case basis.” more federal funding, not less, They’re urging a more cau- inflammatory condition is- un whose parent live with the fam- Following CDC and acad- to reopen safely. Masks, extra tious approach, which many lo- common, most children who ily and are both high-risk. “It’s emy guidelines would mean cleaning supplies or janitors, ad- cal governments and school dis- develop it require intensive care, a lot to think about. It’s my job. big changes for most schools. ditional classroom space, mental tricts are already pursuing. and a few have died. Doctors It’s something I choose to do, it’s Mask-wearing would be strong- health support for students and But U.S. Education Secretary don’t know which children are something I love. Now it comes ly encouraged for adult staff staff traumatized by the pandem- Betsy DeVos doubled down on at risk. at a really high risk.’’ and students except the young- ic are among potential costs. And President Donald Trump’s insis- “The single most important The American Academy of est. Desks would be distanced with more parents out of work, tence that kids can safely return thing we can do to keep our Pediatrics, whose guidance the at least 3 feet apart; the CDC more children will qualify for to the classroom. schools safe has nothing to do Trump administration has cit- recommends 6 feet. Both sug- federally funded school lunches. “There’s nothing in the data with what happens in school. It’s ed to support its demands, says gest limiting adults allowed in Lynn Morales, 49, teaches 8th that suggests that kids being in how well we control COVID-19 the goal is for all students to be schools, including parents, and grade English at a high-poverty school is in any way dangerous,” in the community,” Frieden said. physically present in school. But, canceling group activities like public school in Bloomington, she told Chris Wallace on “Fox “Right now there are places it adds, districts must be flexible, choir and assemblies. Staggered Minnesota, that is considering News Sunday.” around the country where the vi- consult with health authorities arrival and dismissal times, out- several options including in-per- Still, heath experts say there rus is spreading explosively and and be ready to pivot as virus ac- door classes, and keeping kids in son classes; a final decision is ex- are too many uncertainties and it would be difficult if not- im tivity waxes and wanes. the same classroom all day are pected Aug. 1. variables for back-to-school to possible to operate schools safe- “It is not that the American other options. Some colleagues are consider- be back-to-normal. ly until the virus is under better Academy of Pediatrics thinks President Trump has threat- ing not returning to the classroom Where is the virus spreading control.” this is a done deal because we ened federal funding cuts for dis- because their children’s day care rapidly? Do students live with Zahrah Wattier teaches high have put out guidance,” said Dr. tricts that don’t fully reopen. centers aren’t reopening. Some aged grandparents? Do teachers school in Galveston, , Nicholas Beers, a member of the DeVos defended that stance, say they won’t come back until have high-risk health conditions where cases and deaths have academy’s school health council. saying, “American investment there’s a vaccine. that would make online teach- been spiking. Until the state re- “But what we do know is that in education is a promise to stu- “I am concerned and it’s be- ing safest? Do infected children cently said schools must reopen we need to have a more realis- dents and their families.” cause of the age group,” Morales easily spread COVID-19 to each to in-person classes, her district tic dialogue about the implica- “If schools aren’t going to re- said. ‘’Middle school students ... other and to adults? had been weighing options many tions of virtual learning on the open and not fulfill that promise, are lovely and I love them, but Regarding the latter, some ev- others are considering, including future of children. We have left they shouldn’t get the funds, and they touch, they get close, they idence suggests they don’t, but full-time online teaching or a hy- whole swaths of society behind, give it to the families to decide roughhouse. It is their nature. a big government study aims to brid mix. whether it’s because they have to go to a school that is going to They’re 13 years old. They are find better proof. Results won’t Wattier’s school has mostly limited access to a computer, or meet that promise,” she said on defiant.” be available before the fall, and Hispanic and Black students, broadband internet,” or because “Fox News Sunday.” “If masks are required and a some schools are slated to reopen many from low-income families; of other challenges that online U.S. House Speaker Nanci kid isn’t wearing a mask, is my in just a few weeks. almost 70% qualify for free or education can’t address. Pelosi called DeVos’ comments job description going to be to “These are complicated issues. reduced-cost lunches and many DeVos said local school offi- “malfeasance and dereliction of chase down this kid and insist You can’t just charge straight have parents who work in “es- cials are smart enough to know duty.” they Cont. On Page 14 14 WORLD INDIAN NEWS Hopi Tutuveni July 15, 2020

wear a mask? And what ifBack they on to virus school? activity. Public healthmay come experts by year's end. urge cautiousin March for approach, several weeks. cont. fall. don't?'' She dismisses complaints from "If we don't see significant Nursery schools reopened first, It's been hard for her high Dr. Emily Landon, a Universi- some parents who say masks are transmission within households, then other grades. Children school senior, Kylie Ciesla. ty of Chicago infectious disease a loss of personal freedom. that would be very reassuring," were put in smaller groups that Prom, graduation and other se- specialist, is helping the universi- "It's not harmful for your Hartert said. stay together all day. Masks ar- nior rituals were canceled, and ty and a campus preK-12 school child," she said. "If you see wear- She noted that in other coun- en't required. There have been there were no good-byes. "Just to decide how to reopen safely. ing masks as a loss of personal tries where schools have re- only a few virus cases, said Dr. get ripped away from everything "Things are evolving from, freedom, then you have to think opened, evidence suggests no Margrethe Greve-Isdahl of the I've worked for 12 years, it's real- 'We can't do it unless it's perfect- the same of pants." widespread transmission from Norwegian Institute of Public ly hard," Kylie said. ly safe' to more of a harm reduc- Dr. Tina Hartert of Vanderbilt children. Health, but she noted virus activ- At college, classes will be in tion model, with the caveat that University is leading a National In France, public schools re- ity is much lower than in the U.S. person, masks mandated and a you can always step back" if vi- Institutes of Health-funded study opened briefly before a summer Kati Spaniak, a realtor in COVID-19 test required before rus activity flares, Landon said. to determine what role children break, with no sign of wide- Northbrook, Illinois, says her she can move into her dorm. Ky- Single-occupancy dorms, out- play in transmitting COVID-19. spread virus transmission. Masks five teenage daughters have lie isn't sure all that is needed. door classes, socially distanced Almost 2,000 families are en- were only required for upper struggled to cope with pandemic "I hate that this thing has be- classrooms and mask-wearing by rolled and self-test every two grades, but students stayed in the fears, school closures and deficits come so political. I just want the students and faculty are on tap weeks. The idea is to find -in same classroom all day. A better of online learning. She strongly science. I want to know what we for the university. Face coverings fected children without symp- test will be when the new school supports getting kids back in the need to do to fix it," she said. will be required at the school too. toms and see how easily disease year starts Sept. 1. classroom, and all her girls will Policies may change depending spreads within families. Results In Norway, schools closed return to some form of that in the As Indian Country Rejoices Over Washington Team Name Change, Leaders Remind Us: “This is the first step of many.” By Darren Thompson porary people who are still here, who are very much alive ment,” Bellanger said. “They will continue to push for NativeNewsonline.net and who will always be here, the policies you pass, the other teams and will soon launch a national initiative.” July 14, 2020 things you do to us and not with us, can be pushed aside,” The National Coalition to End Racism in Sports and said Flanagan, also a member of the White Earth Band Media is a focused committee of the American Indian MINNEAPOLIS — On Monday afternoon, Clyde Bel- of Ojibwe. Movement, which started in Minneapolis in 1968. The lecourt, one of the co-founders of the American Indian “This is the first step of many,” Flanagan continued. National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Me- Movement (AIM), was on hand at a press conference “There are many more teams to go and this reaches far dia has organized protests against team names since its to react to the news that Washington DC’s professional beyond sports teams and mascots. These images that we inception and most significantly was when Washington football team officially announced that it would be part- see—even in the capital of the State of Minnesota—keep played in Minnesota in 2014. That protest drew an es- ing ways with its team name of more than 87 years—the us stuck in the past and do not acknowledge the lead- timated 5,000 people, which was the largest protest in “Redsk!ns.” ers that function within that building and who reflect the sports history. Members of AIM, the National Coalition Against Rac- communities they represent.” “This name change is a huge step in the right direc- ism in Sports and Media, Black Lives Matter, the Mille “We have been fighting this fight for a very long time,” tion, but it’s important to keep the momentum going. I Lacs Band of Ojibwe, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux said Rebecca Crooks-Stratton, Secretary/Treasurer of the hope other sports teams take this as an example and soon Community and Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. “It’s just one follow suit to show respect for Indigenous peoples and Flanagan held a press conference outside the Minneapolis small step with a long way to go.” their culture,” said Sequoia Dreaming-Elk, Pascua- American Indian Center applauding the name change. The Shakopee tribe and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojib- Youth Representative of the Grand Governing Council of Bellecourt, 84, started the conference and addressed we co-sponsored a television advertisement during the the American Indian Movement. the decades-long fight against sports team names and November 2, 2014, Minnesota-Washington NFL foot- “We should be the ones who share our culture with the mascots. ball game about Washington team’s name. The ad, titled world, not sports,” says Crooks- Stratton. “Today goes down in history as a good day to be Indig- “Proud to Be,” was created for the Change the Mascot “It’s a good day to be Indigenous,” says Flanagan. “We enous,” said Bellencourt, a member of the White Earth campaign. celebrate today. Tomorrow we keep fighting so that our Band of Ojibwe. “But one thing we found out in the last Although today’s name change is being rejoiced by children and our children’s children will be told the truth few weeks is the only team that matters is money.” many, the goal to end all Native-themed mascots and im- of who they are.” Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan ad- agery isn’t over until all are changed, according to Lisa Washington’s team remains nameless, with a new dressed the media after Bellecourt’s opening and shared Bellanger, executive director of the Grand Governing name to be announced in the near future according to a smiles, hope and encouragement, acknowledging there is Council of the American Indian Movement. statement by the team. much more work to be done. “The ‘Change the Mascot’ movement started in Minne- “When you don’t acknowledge that we are a contem- apolis through the youth of the American Indian Move- Hopi Tutuveni July 15, 2020 CLASSIFIED 15 Job Vacancy Job Vacancy Job Vacancy

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CEDAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 25 Job Vacancy Job Vacancy Job Vacancy JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Hopi Credit Association NOTICE CEDAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 25 Request for Proposal – Audit Services REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Hopi Credit Association is seeking proposals for its CUSTODIAL AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE Certified Closing yearly audited financial statements and related filings for Date a three-year period beginning with the 2020 fiscal year The Hopi Credit Association (HCA) is seeking a qual- 2 - ESS Teachers (recruitment bonus) OUF ified individual for custodial and general maintenance of ending December 31. Our organization does not require a federal single audit. The audit of our financial statements our business office and surrounding grounds located in Classified Keams Canyon, AZ. must be performed in accordance with generally accepted Business Manager OUF auditing standards. A detailed description of requested services and build- Maintenance Worker (readvertised) OUF Our nonprofit is a 501(c) (4) organization. We will re- ing information that will be required under this contract Bus Drivers (3) OUF quire the following services: can be requested from our office located in Keams Can- Paraprofessionals (6) OUF

1. Annual financial statement audit. yon, AZ. Proposals will be accepted by email or mail until July 2. Preparation of IRS form 990 3. Management letter 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. OUF – OPEN UNTIL FILLED All of the above must be completed within 90 days of Proposals will be reviewed and recommendations sub- Qualified applicants may obtain a job description or the end of each fiscal year, in order for our Board to re- mitted for HCA Board of Directors approval. The select- OUF an– OPEN application UNTIL FILLEDfrom: view each document prior to its submission to the appro- ed individual will be notified by July 31, 2020. Cedar Unified School District No. 25 •Examples of services needed: Qualified applicants maySuperintendent’s obtain a job description Office or an application from: priate recipients. Cedar Unified School District No. 25 All proposals must include: o Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping of floors and Mile Superintendent’sPost 408, Highway Office 264, a) Evidence of the firm’s qualifications to provide the decks Mile PostP.O. 408, Box Highway 367 264, P.O. Box 367 above services; o Clean and sanitize bathrooms Keams(928) Canyon, 738-2366 AZ 86034 b) Background and experience in auditing nonprofit o Clean sinks, microwaves, and refrigerator in kitchen www.cedarusd.org(928) or 738 e-mail:-2366 vkooyaquaptewa area www.cedarusd.org or e-mail: [email protected] clients; cusd25.k12.az.us c) Statement of the firm’s understanding of work to be o Restock supplies in bathrooms and common areasThe Cedar UnifiedThe School Cedar District Unified No. 25 isSchool an EEO/Native District American No. /Veteran25 is an Preference EEO/ Employer performed, o Empty all trash cans, replace liners and clean recep- Native American/Veteran Preference Employer d) A proposed timeline for fieldwork and final report- tacles as needed ing; o Dusting and cleaning of office furniture e) Proposed fee structure for each of the three years of o Cleaning of windows and windowsills Would you like to put your the proposal period, including whatever guarantees can o Maintain custodial closet and equipment in a clean, be given regarding increases in future years, and the max- organized, and safe manner Posted 6.30.2020 imum fee that would be charged; o Provide list of cleaning supplies needed legals into the Newspaper? f) Describe your billing rates and procedures for tech- o General maintenance of grounds nical questions that may come up during the year, or o General maintenance of building For a single price you can whether these occasional services are covered in the pro- •Will need to provide own supplies and equipment/ posed fee structure; tools put your legals into the g) References and contact information from compara- •Work is performed around a mobile home/office with ble nonprofit audit clients. (4) staff Hopi Proposals must be received by August 31, 2020. Pro- posals may be sent to: Tutuveni Hopi Credit Association Cat got your tongue? Attn: Alissa Charley Don’t know which color to pick or how to layout your ad? Call 928-734-3283 PO Box 1259 Keams Canyon, AZ 86034 Hopi Tutuveni can help you with creating an ad to your specific Any questions may be directed to Alissa Charley at need. Call or email us to find out how 928-738-2205. Call 928-734-3283 or A Native Community Development Financial Institu- email: [email protected] tion (CDFI) Hopi Tutuveni wants to know how we are doing. Call or email us to tell us if we are doing a good job. We need your feedback 928-734-3283 Hopi Tutuveni July 15, 2020 CLASSIFIED 17

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despiteBy Jacob intense Holter criticismstate health officials, raising concerns he that healthhasn’t care fa- back positive done for the virus thatenough causes the disease. Cronkite News cilities are close to being inundated. Pair refused to wear masks, coughed on store employ- Biden said Arizona hospitals “are overwhelmed, the ees, police say PHOENIX – Gov. Doug Ducey stood by Arizona’s test positivity rate is soaring, and the pleas of local lead- Yuma police arrested Frank Montoya, 38, and Victoria past and present response to the growing COVID-19 pan- ers for help were repeatedly dismissed.” Parra Carranza, 23, after employees of a Walmart store demic, despite harsh criticism from other politicians and Vice President Mike Pence said in a news conference say the pair refused to follow rules to wear masks inside, growing concern from health experts as the number of Wednesday that Arizona seemed to be flattening the curve 12News reports. Face coverings are required under com- deaths in the state topped 2,000. in regard to new COVID-19 infections – a claim Phoenix pany policy and Yuma’s emergency order. Montoya and “My decisions are not going to be influenced by any at- Mayor Kate Gallego rebuffed Thursday. Carranza reportedly became hostile when asked to wear tempt to please the press, and they will not be influenced “We are still seeing new cases all the time, and to say masks and coughed on multiple employees. Responding by politics in any way,” Ducey said during a news con- that bending it a little bit lower is success doesn’t feel that officers said neither suspect cooperated, and Montoya be- ference Thursday. “Everything we will do going forward way to the people in our community who are still waiting came combative and tried to flee. Both were booked into will be to promote and protect public health in Arizona.” more than a week for a test,” Gallego told The Washing- the Yuma County Jail. Ducey issued a new executive order with guidelines to ton Post. “Our doctors and nurses tell me that they are COVID-19 survivors donate blood plasma in hopes of limit the use of indoor dining in restaurants to 50% of exhausted and treating so many more patients than they helping others capacity, but critics pointed out that a rule limiting restau- were just a few weeks ago.” Tuba City Regional Health Care on June 24 hosted the rant occupancy has been in place since June 17. U.S. Sen. At his Thursday news conference, Ducey acknowl- first COVID-19 convalescent blood plasma donation on Kyrsten Sinema, D-Phoenix, tweeted this during the edged that Arizona experienced a “brutal June” and has the Navajo Nation Reservation, according to The Navajo news conference: entered a “time of maximum challenge right now.” He Times. It reported that 11 survivors of the coronavirus Ducey also announced an increase in testing, through also voiced concerns that the fall and the flu season could that causes the disease donated their plasma, which con- public and private partnerships. raise a host of new dangers. tains antibodies that are used in experimental treatments In a statement Wednesday, Joe Biden, the 2020 pre- Ducey urged local residents to wear masks and stay of the illness. Convalescent plasma donors must be free sumptive Democratic presidential nominee, called upon home as much as possible, echoing a call by Gallego ear- of any COVID-19 symptoms for at least 28 days, accord- the Trump administration to intervene to protect the resi- lier in the day. ing to Elfreida Bizaholoni, the infection prevention con- dents of Arizona. “I believe our residents will do the right thing if they trol officer at hospital. The former vice president noted how Arizonans who get accurate information,” Gallego said. “I am calling on Why some Arizona bars are staying closed for now want or need to get a COVID-19 test “have been forced every elected official from the president on down to send Linger Longer Lounge co-owner Jade Noble is among to endure 13 hours in line in the boiling heat.” a message that wearing masks works and that staying at Phoenix bar owners who told The Arizona Republic they Arizona is one of four states that White House health home can slow the spread.” don’t plan to reopen soon, citing tight workplaces where adviser Deborah Birx suggested should reinstate stricter As of Thursday, July 9, the Arizona Department of social distancing is nearly impossible. Other businesses limitations on the public because of the uptick in infec- Health Services reported a total of 112,671 cases of are trying to figure out ways to stay open with takeout and tions. The other states are Florida, California and Texas. COVID-19 and 2,038 deaths in the state. It said 841,282 other options. On June 29, Gov. Doug Ducey issued an Hospitals in Arizona report that 89% of intensive care tests for COVID-19 have been completed in public and executive order to shut down bars once again, in response beds and 87% of in-patient beds are in use, according to private labs in Arizona, and 11.5% of tests have come to the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in Arizona.

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The Navajo Nation has been hit hard by COVID-19, with one of the highest infection rates in the nation. But officials told a House panel that coronavirus relief funds have been a long time coming to tribes across the nation, including the Navajo. (Photo by Chelsea Hofmann/Cronkite News) By Lisa Diethelm funding that Congress appropriated three as of Wednesday. But Nez also pointed out changes as well as funding to help im- Cronkite News months ago,” Sharp said in her testimony. that 5,650 tribe members have recovered prove services in Indian Country. Nez said that “chronic under-funding of from the disease so far. “Historically, federal policy has unac- PHOENIX – At a time when some Na- Indian programs” left tribes unprepared to “The Navajo Nation is going through ceptably left the needs of Native American tive American communities continue to respond to COVID-19, which has hit the some tough times right now,” he said. “I communities behind,” said O’Halleran, as struggle with the most basic needs, tribal Navajo particularly hard. appreciate the prayers and the support that he introduced Nez at the hearing. leaders Wednesday called it “an outrage” But he and other witnesses said it has we have been given by our congressional “President Nez and I have been work- that tribes had to wait months for corona- also set back efforts to deal with a range delegation and Congress.” ing together to address how the Navajo virus relief funds. of legacy problems faced by tribes, such Nez said the pandemic has also high- Nation and people have been left behind Congress approved the $2 trillion Coro- as diabetes, clean water, poor access to lighted other challenges the nation faces. and developed, bold public policies are navirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securi- schools and a lack of broadband. He said that 10,000 homes on the sprawl- needed to rectify this,” he said. ty Act in March and set aside $8 billion for “I want to make it very clear that there ing Navajo Nation do not have electricity, Nez said a CARES Act extension would tribes, which did not start to be disbursed is a need in Indian Country and we do and the nation is still waiting on Congress give tribes and the Navajo Nation time “to until May. need additional dollars,” said Sharp, who to act on legislation that would fund clean close the digital divide, expand access to Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is also president of the Quinault Indian water infrastructure. water, health and other needs of the Na- was among the witnesses who told the Nation. Nez encouraged the committee to con- vajo people.” But he agreed that federal House Energy and Commerce Committee The four-hour hearing – titled “Ad- sider legislation that would extend fund- policies toward tribes will also need to that the Navajo Nation received the sec- dressing the Urgent Needs of Our Tribal ing under the CARES Act for another change. ond allocation “just three weeks ago.” The Communities” – covered a wide range of year, through the end of 2021. “We’ve been talking about funding, delayed allocation of CARES Act funds to issues, but CARES Act funding and the “Many of you know … that projects we’ve been talking about projects – but tribes was called “an outrage” by National impact of COVID-19 on tribes was front don’t move as quickly in Indian Country what we really should be focusing our Congress of American Indians President and center. and I think that would give us some time attention on to get these projects done Fawn Sharp. The Navajo Nation has been particu- to get these projects underway,” he said of quickly is to reevaluate federal laws, poli- “We are at the point now where we are larly hard hit by the virus, with the tribal a possible funding extension. cies, and regulations,” he said. “Those are among the most vulnerable, we are dispro- health department reporting 7,981 posi- Rep. Tom O’Halleran, D-Sedona, said those no-cost changes that can occur so portionately impacted and it is an outrage tive cases and 383 deaths from the disease that Congress needs to consider policy projects can get done completely.” that at this point we still do not have the