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Volume 21, Number 4 Tuesday, February 19, 2013

National Kick Butts Week Submitted by Eldon Kalemsa Jr. Coordinator, Hopi Tobacco Cessation Program Hopi Tutuveni/Mihio Manus

Kick Butts Day is coming… Pay hapi kur pew it ak pitu. It is time for 18th Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day the annual National Kick Butt Day which Hopi Tribal Chairman, LeRoy Shingoitewa was a featured speaker at the 18th Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day held at the State Capitol in Phoenix Arizona on February 5th, 2013. Chairman Shingoitewa spoke along with San Carlos Apache Tribal Chariman, Terry Rambler and White Mountian Apache Tribal will be held on March 20, 2013 through- Vice-Chairman, Tim Hinton. Chairman Shingoitewa’s speech was met with great applause on a number of occasions. He spoke about the state of education in out the Nation, state of Arizona and as Native American communities and called for more state funding to be appropriated to schools on Native American reservations. Having served as an educator well as at Hopi. The purpose of the Kick for 27 years in both grant funded and tribal schools, he told the gathered legislators in the Senate, “Our people need to be educated.” Chairman Shingoitewa ended his speech by calling for a more collaborative effort on the side of the state when dealing with Native American tribes. Butts Day is to raise awareness and action focused on preventing youth tobacco use. For more see Page 6 The event is also an opportunity for to- bacco users to obtain information to help them quit. Unfortunately, more that 1400 people die of tobacco-related cause each Life Skills workshop encourages goals beyond high school day in the United Sates; that’s more than Crystal Dee 500,000 preventable deaths each year. Hopi Tutuveni students and parents attended Every year new tobacco products are de- the workshop to get guidance veloped by the tobacco industry that im- Have you talked with your from the presenters; Carey plicitly targets young people, such as child about what they would Onsae, Public Health Educator candy-flavored single cigars. Research in- like to do beyond high school? and Samantha H. Antone, Pro- dicates that nearly 4,000 youth (under 18 Do you wonder how, as a par- gram Manager of the Natwani years old) try smoking each day in the ent, you could help them reach Coalition of the Hopi Founda- U.S. and at least half of U.S. children (3- their educational goals? At- tion. 19 years old ) are exposed to second hand tending the Life Skills work- The first session covered life shop at Hopi High School will skills overview, house rules, smoke each day. Carey Onsae talks about the victory circle to parents and students while Saman- Now imagine what we are doing here on help you and your child to pre- victory circle and goal setting. tha H. Antone writes down ideas. Hopi during this season. Many of our ini- pare or set goals for life after They also included a guide to tiated youth are excited for the season and high school. help parents in starting conver- ing or direct experiences that tion of certain behaviors. All of looking forward to participating in the tra- The Hopi High School Par- sations about their child’s fu- are used to handle problems which applies to how well ditional activities. However, we still un- ent Advisory Committee ture and what they want to do and questions on a daily basis. your child could succeed in dermine the fact that we are dealing with (PAC) hosted a Life Skills after high school. Life skills could also include life. commercial tobacco, second hand smoke, workshop on Feb. 7 in the li- Life skills are a set of human financial literacy, substance Students and parents made a exposing our youth and families to these brary at the high school. Eight skills acquired through teach- abuse prevention and preven- Continued on Page 4 types of environment, and allowing them to have access to commercial tobacco. It is a time to teach tradition and values, as we elders are suppose to be the examples. Grand Canyon State’s Namesake Threatened Our youth are still growing and maturing; Chairman LeRoy Shingoitewa The Hopi Tribe that is so dear to many tribal communi- of 2012 to formally oppose the Conflu- let’s not deprive them of their full poten- ties. ence Partners, LLC, commercial initia- tial of growth. I am sure our Tunatya also Our beautiful state has many points of The Hopi Tribe has issued a Hopi tive led by Arizona State House does not appreciate all the chemicals ei- pride, but none compare to our name- Tribal Council resolution in September Continued on Page 4 ther. sake, the Grand Canyon State. One of the Hopi will be involved with this Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the statewide activity along many other coun- Grand Canyon attracts nearly 5 million ties who have been participating in the tourists a year. But the true value of the planning of these events by Tobacco youth Grand Canyon goes far beyond that of a coalitions statewide. On March 20, 2013, tourist attraction; it is a place of history, Continued on Page 4 culture and is a link to the people of yes- teryear, spanning dozens of generations. Carved out centuries ago by the Col- orado River, the Canyon was –and still is – home to several Native American tribes Hopi man found including the Hopi, Havasupai, Hualapai, Kaibab-Paiute, Navajo and the Zuni. Sa- guilty of assault, cred sites dot the river and canyons, one of the most important areas being the sexual imposition confluence, where the Colorado River and battery meets the Little Colorado River. The sa- cred area serves as a connection to the Hopi tribes’ ancestral past and is home to On January 24, 2013, a Hopi jury found ceremonial trails, shrines and ruins. Alvin Tenakhongva, 62, of Hotevilla, But now, driven by the allure of tourist Ariz., guilty of one count of Sexual Impo- dollars, the Confluence Partners, LLC is sition and two counts of Assault and Bat- threatening the beauty of this natural tery. The case was tried before Hopi Judge wonder with what they are calling the Delford Leslie from January 23 through “Grand Canyon Escalade.” They have January 24, 2013. Tenakhongva is in cus- proposed a 420-acre tourist attraction that tody pending sentencing, which is set be- will include a gondola tramway linking fore Judge Leslie on February 21, 2013. the Canyon’s rim to its floor where a The evidence at trial showed that man-made walking path will take tourists Tenakhongva sexually and physically as- to a restaurant and museum mere feet saulted a female patient in Hotevilla on from what the Hopi value as sacred land. February 23, 2012. While they expect a large economic The investigation in this case was con- impact to come from the development, it ducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs is clear that the developers value the po- Law Enforcement. The prosecution is tential dollars to be made from this sa- being conducted by the Office of the Hopi cred area rather than respecting the Prosecutor. beauty and sanctity of a pristine location Tewa Youth Journalism Club 2nd Annual Hopi Disability Conference Professional Journalist Anne Minard teaches Educating community on special needs and disabilities Tewa youth the basics of reporting Page 5 Page 2 2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 | THE HOPI TUTUVENI FROM TRIBAL DEPARTMENTS Research to Reality and 2nd Annual Hopi Disability Conference Man Up! conferences By Crystal Kewanimptewa Hopi Office of Special Needs the public. We encourage everyone to promote awareness take advantage of this FREE Confer- Kellen Polingyumptewa ence. The Keynote addresses will be Community Health Representative The Office of Special Needs is given by Chairman Shingoitewa & Hopi Cancer Support Services pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Rhonda Talaswaima who will share Hopi Disability Awareness Confer- their personal experiences. Mark Hopi Cancer Support ence is titled MAN UP!: ence. The 1st Annual Hopi Disability Trombino, World Renowned Motiva- Services and The Part- Men’s Health Confer- nership for Native ence (formally known Awareness Conference was held in tional Speaker will address bullying American Cancer Pre- as Men’s Night Out) Moenkopi, AZ at the Legacy Inn on of persons with disabilities. vention would like to in- which will begin on August 4 & 5, 2011. This was the first Other conference topics include: vite you to attend two April 5th, 2013 and will Disabilities – Hopi Perspective, Un- Disability Conference held on the upcoming conferences run from 9:00am- derstanding 504 Plans in schools, Post Hopi Reservation sponsored by the that focus on research 4:00pm. Our annually Hopi Office of Special Needs. Speak- Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self Advo- methods and men’s male conference has a ers included Hopi Vice Chairman cacy to name a few. Representatives health. Both confer- new home in April. Herman Honanie and Laura Nagle, from local, state and federal programs ences will take place at HOPI Cancer Support motivational speaker. Keynote ad- will be available to provide informa- the Hopi Veteran’s Me- Service felt this would dresses were made by Tom Kelly, Re- tion regarding services they offer to morial Center at the be- be a better fit for all the covery and Resilience Advisor for individuals with disabilities. KUYI ginning of April. men since June is a busy Cenpatico Behavioral Health, and will broadcast live from the confer- The first conference, time. We encourage Fernando Cruz, MSW, Reintegration ence location. Research to Reality: Im- men and woman to at- Program Coordinator for Arizona We have the power as a community proving Hopi Commu- tend this event and learn Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL). to assist people with disabilities to im- nities Through about male health top- Hopi Chairman LeRoy N. Shin- prove their quality of life and be suc- Research, begins on ics. This year we have a goitewa provided the closing remarks. cessful. This year’s logo was drawn April 4th, 2013 and will special keynote speaker, The Office of Special Needs was by Yoiwmana Pooyouma, who was run from 8:00am- a former scientific re- able to plan this conference with the the 3rd place poster contest winner 4:30pm. This confer- searcher for the com- ence will focus on pany that makes help of Kathleen Temple from Raising that was held during our 16th Annual increasing knowledge of Marlboro cigarettes. His Special Kids. Flagstaff, AZ. This con- Special Needs Activity Day in 2011. research methods, un- presentation talks about ference was a huge success, with over Free transportation to the conference derstanding the big cigarette com- will be provided by Hopi Senom 200 participates from all regions of university/tribal re- pany’s value of life and Transit -advance reservation required. Arizona. search processes and how he had to quit be- This year will mark the 2nd Annual We hope you will join us for the two will highlight local Hopi cause of their views. Hopi Disability Awareness Confer- fun filled days! Lunch will be pro- studies (past and pres- This content for this ence at the Hopi Jr. /Sr. High School vided. ent) that have improved event is for men and selves, Helping Others Hopi Dis- in Keams Canyon, AZ on March 12 & The 2nd Annual Hopi Disability the quality of life for our woman 18 years old and ability Advocacy Group. 13. This year’s theme is “EDUCA- Awareness Conference is sponsored Hopi communities. Re- up. If you would like to TION – Educating Ourselves”. Con- by: Hopi Vocational Rehabilitation & To register for the conference or for search is a vital part of know more information, ference Registration is FREE to Early Intervention Programs, Native more information, call the Office of program development please contact Kellen anyone interested in learning about American Disability Law Center, AZ Special Needs at 928.734.3412 which eventually brings Polingyumptewa at the different types of disabilities. The Developmental Disabilities Planning new jobs and facilities. (928)734-1151. purpose of the conference is to edu- Council, Na Ökalan Totat, Sinmu The participants will So, come out every- cate and bring disability awareness to Pa’angwan Tota -Empowering Our- learn how successful re- one and make this a search can truly be a two-day event. We benefit to the commu- would greatly appreci- nity. If you would like to ate your support in our learn more about this local tribal programs conference, please con- that bring you these The Hopi Tribe Office of Special Needs tact Lori Joshweseoma types of programs to the at (928)734-3401 Hopi community. nominated as Example of Excellence The second confer- By Hopi Office of Special Needs community members. We also advo- cate on behalf of students that may The Hopi Tribe Office of Special have IEPs to make sure the schools Ten Tips to Help You Needs, has been nominated as an EX- are adhering to the law. AMPLE OF EXCELLENCE by Ex- Eva Sekayumptewa, program direc- Choose a Tax Preparer pect More of Arizona for the work tor for OSN, works to integrate dis- Many people look for than one billion individual abled persons in the community and they do in education. The award of help from professionals tax returns since the debut $1000 will go to three programs in to create infrastructure on the reserva- when it’s time to file their of electronic filing in Northern Arizona that support educa- tion to provide services for the dis- tax return. If you use a 1990. tion. Below is the nomination that has abled. She says she tries to be referral paid tax preparer to file Make sure the preparer been submitted to the organization. source for parents at state levels as your federal income tax is accessible. Make sure Please log on the Expect More or well as community levels. is held each year to bring awareness return this year, the IRS you will be able to contact KUYI website to cast your vote for March 12 & 13th we will host our to the community about disabilities urges you to choose that the tax preparer after you the Hopi Office of Special Needs. 2nd Annual Disabilities Conference at and is a source of information on how preparer carefully. Even if file your return, even after someone else prepares the April 15 due date. This http://www.expectmorearizona.org/ the Hopi Junior/Senior High School in to get services. Numerous tables are your return, you are may be helpful in the excellence-tout/stories/hopi-office-o Keams Canyon. Our focus to this year set up to provide information on serv- ices available throughout the state. In legally responsible for event questions arise http://www.facebook.com/KUYI- is EDUCATION! This conference is what is on it. about your tax return. Radio also sponsored by the Hopi Early In- addition, the event gives people with Here are ten tips to keep Provide records and re- The Office of Special Needs helps tervention & Vocational Rehabilita- disabilities the opportunity to get out in mind when choosing a ceipts. Reputable prepar- children ages 0-5 through their Early tion Programs, Native American amongst the community to engage in tax return preparer: ers will request to see Intervention Program. We also pro- Disability Law Center, AZ Develop- activities by playing games for prizes Check the preparer’s your records and receipts. vide employment training for individ- mental Disabilities Planning Council, and dancing. The first event had 15- qualifications. All paid They will ask you ques- uals with special needs ages 16-64. & Na Ökalan Totat, Sinmu Pa’ang- 30 people and each year brings more tax return preparers are re- tions to determine your quired to have a Preparer total income and your We provide trainings and programs wan Tota, Disability Advocacy and more. This year’s event easily Tax Identification Num- qualifications for deduc- Group. topped 1,000 from observation. for parents of children with special ber. In addition to making tions, credits and other needs, direct service providers, and Special Needs Day, in its 15th year, sure they have a PTIN, items. Do not use a pre- ask if the preparer belongs parer who is willing to e- to a professional organiza- file your return by using tion and attends continu- your last pay stub before Hopi Youth Engage in Winter Summit ing education classes. you receive your Form W- Check on the preparer’s 2. This is against IRS e- Submitted by Eldon Kalemsa Jr. be held In June 2013. Hope- history. Check with the file rules. Coordinator, Hopi Tobacco Cessa- Better Business Bureau to Never sign a blank re- tion Program fully these events will con- vey a strong message to the see if the preparer has a turn. Avoid tax preparers questionable history. Also that ask you to sign a Tobacco companies that check for any disciplinary blank tax form. The Hopi Tobacco Cessa- youth do not appreciate the actions and for the status Review the entire re- tion Program is proud to re- sales and use of commercial of their licenses. For cer- turn before signing. Be- port that our Hopi youth tobacco. tified public accountants, fore you sign your tax participated in the Tobacco Also the Hopi youth were check with the state return, review it and ask Coalitions’ Winter Summit able to share talent and cul- boards of accountancy. questions. Make sure you held in Prescott, Ariz., on ture with other participating For attorneys, check with understand everything Jan. 3rd and 4th, 2013. youth from around the state. the state bar associations. and are comfortable with Five youth represented The Hopi youth danced the For enrolled agents, check the accuracy of the return with the IRS Office of En- before you sign it. Hopi Corn dance and re- three Hopi villages. Be- Hopi youth dancers along with Eldon Kalemsa Jr., performed the Hopi Corn rollment. Make sure the preparer Dance at the Tobacco Coalition’s Winter Summit held in Prescott, Ariz. cause of the unique struc- ceived many positive com- Ask about service signs and includes their ture of our multiple ments, especially about fees. Avoid preparers PTIN. A paid preparer communities/villages, we having retained their cul- who base their fee on a must sign the return and were allowed to have more ture. These youth are com- percentage of your refund include their PTIN as re- than one youth representa- mended for their initiative or those who claim they quired by law. The pre- tive. and demonstration of cul- can obtain larger refunds parer must also give you a These youth were tasked ture by performing, without than other preparers can. copy of the return. with planning interactive practice and hesitation, the Also, always make sure Report abusive tax pre- any refund due is sent to parers to the IRS. You can fundamentals of a Hopi activities. Each young per- you or deposited into an report abusive tax prepar- son was identified with a corn dance. account in your name. ers and suspected tax profile sheet revealing Look out for upcoming Taxpayers should not de- fraud to the IRS on Form strong characteristics in cer- events sponsored by the posit their refund into a 14157, Complaint: Tax tain areas. This enabled Hopi Tobacco Cessation preparer’s bank account. Return Preparer. If you them to engage in various Program. All youth and par- Ask to e-file your re- suspect a return preparer activities related to those ents are encouraged to be- turn. Make sure your pre- filed or altered a return personal qualities. come involved in the parer offers IRS e-file. without your consent, you The three main events community youth programs Any paid preparer who should also file Form Hopi youth who participated in the Tobacco Coalition’s Winter Summit in prepares and files more 14157-A, Return Preparer so they can learn what planned by the youth to take Prescott, Ariz. than 10 returns for clients Fraud or Misconduct Affi- place statewide simultane- youth are doing. Look out must file the returns elec- davit. Download the ously are the Kick Butts for fliers to be posted as to tronically, unless the forms on the IRS.gov Day, Mar. 20, World ”NO” when the three events men- If you have any questions, 928.734.1151. client opts to file a paper website or order them by Day, May 31, and the Sum- tioned are going to be held feel free to contact Mr. Kwakwah! return. IRS has safely and mail at 800-TAX-FORM mer conference which will and where. Eldon Kalemsa at securely processed more (800-829-3676). THE HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 3 Hopi Tutuveni LETTERS STAFF Managing Editor: Chairman Shingoitewa holding villages hostage by not passing FY 2013 budget Mihio Manus (928)734-3281 [email protected] To Tutuveni Editor: haps. Start by getting rid of the and accountability on the use of Hopi Chairman Shingoitewa Something is amiss. After all, Budget & Oversight Team funds. The new Budget Ordi- Marketing Manager: Louella Nahsonhoya is holding the Hopi villages it was the villages that dele- (BOT) as it is currently com- nance would provide for appro- (928)734-3283 hostage by not allowing the gated some of their sovereign posed. Create a new body, priation of funds to the villages [email protected] tribal council to pass the FY authority to create the IRA gov- composed of true representa- for their council representa- 2013 appropriations and by not ernment (tribal council) in tives of villages (not tribal tives’ salaries and operating ex- Reporter: Crystal Dee allowing critical funds to be 1936. True Hopi sovereignty council representatives) whose penses. This will take that (928)734-3284 made available to the villages. lies in our villages. In fact our duty would be to develop an- power (any perceived power) [email protected] While villages are barely scrap- Hopi Constitution speaks to nual tribal appropriations. Its away from the tribal council ing by with minimal operating this and the Hopi Appellate duty would be to mandate the secretary. This way, the vil- Secretary: Vernita Selestewa funds, Shingoitewa is free to Court ruling in the Bacavi Cer- tribal council to approve the an- lages would have true control (928)734-3282 travel without regard to funding tified Question acknowledged nual budgets developed by this (“power of the purse”) over [email protected] limitations. Villages provide that our villages possess “inher- new body. The new body their council representatives. critical services to village ent aboriginal sovereignty”. So would have the authority to Someone remind Shin- The Hopi Tutuveni members and must take care of why is Shingoitewa refusing to provide true budget oversight goitewa that people come first, Official Newspaper of village infrastructure and other acknowledge where it receives and control. not Robert Lyttle and his attor- the Hopi Tribe emergencies with little money its authority and seem to be- As it is, the current tribal ney friends. It is time the coun- P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 that have left from last fiscal lieve he has superior power council is not able to control cil act swiftly and approve the (928) 734-3282 year. Shingoitewa is purposely over our villages? I assert that the reckless spending of our FY 2013 budget at the levels hampering village operations. this is “serious neglect of duty” money by Shingoitewa on his requested by the villages. CIRCULATION So, is this a form of retalia- on the part of Shingoitewa. attorney friends and other “ex- The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice a month, with a circulation of 6,000 copies throughout the tion against the villages who I propose that we must perts”. Another important step Benjamin H. Nuvamsa entire Hopi Reservation. The paper is delivered stood up against Shingoitewa “change the paradigm” and is to develop a new Budget Or- Shungopavi Village on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to and defeated his initiatives like start by properly recognizing dinance that would provide for Former Hopi Tribal Chairman the following locations: Keams Canyon Store, Draft 24A and S.2109? Per- the authority of our villages. controls, segregation of duties Polacca Circle M, Ponsi Hall, Hopi Health Care Center, Tsakursovi, Hopi Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi Village Store, Hotevilla Store,Tuba Former Hopi Vice Chairman Patrick C. Dallas passes on City Health Care, Moenkopi Travel Center, Leupp Store, Dilkon Bashas, Indian Wells Store, Jeddito, Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tribal In Memory Masayesva. Together, they ad- Government Complex and all Village Adminis- tration offices. The Tutuveni is also available at vanced the Hopi Tribe and the following border town locations: Flagstaff- Forever In Our Hearts… tribal departments, often facing outside Hopi Heritage Square (newspapers), ..Patrick C. Dallas. As we many challenges yet experienc- N.A.C.A Wellness Center and office on Steves grieve the loss of our father we ing many achievements. After Blvd., HopiTelecommunications; Winslow- Caseys, Winslow Library, Brown Mug, reflect on the impressions he his term as the Vice Chairman, Alphonso’s; and Holbrook- Hopi Travel Plaza. has made. As family, friends, Patrick was appointed by the co-workers and acquaintances, Hopi Tribal Council to serve as LETTERS TO THE EDITOR we reflect on the contributions the Tribal Treasurer. The Tutuveni welcomes letters from readers. Letters should be limited to 500 words, unless of his work serving the Tribal Patrick decided not to return previously arranged with the Office of the Tutu- communities of Hopi, Salt to politics and went on to serve veni. A full name, complete address and phone River Pima/Maricopa and the his people as the Executive Di- number is required to verify authenticity of the Havasupai. rector of the Hopi Tribal Hous- author. Anonymous letters will not be printed. The Tutuveni reserves the right to edit for clarity Patrick served the people in ing Authority. During this time, and may decline to print Letters that are poten- many ways, first as the Director many homes were built tially libelous and slanderous. Letters will be of the Office of Hopi Lands throughout Hopi including the ary 8, 2013. perience with our father meant run on a space available basis. Letters may be where he was instrumental in rental property in Winslow, Ari- As we move forward, we the so much and we are forever sent to: Mihio Manus, Managing Editor, P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 asserting the Hopi Tribe’s posi- zona. After serving in this ca- family of Patrick C. Dallas ex- grateful and thankful to you all. tion in the land dispute lawsuit pacity for many years, Patrick press our sincere appreciation With loving hearts we remain SUBSCRIPTION RATE against the federal government moved off the Hopi reservation and thank everyone; our fami- the children of Patrick C. Dal- $25 for 6-months/USA and the Navajo Tribe. After and began his work with the lies, extended family and clan las, $40 for 12-months/USA $35 for 6-months/International serving in this capacity for Havasupai Nation. From there relatives, friends of our father Deedra Erin Dallas $50 for 12-months/International many years, in 1990 Patrick he went on to serve the Salt and his co-workers for your Stephen Collin Dallas was elected as the Vice Chair- River Pima Indian Community kindness, generosity, support Donnie Wade Dallas ADVERTISING man of the Hopi Tribe. As as a Government Advocate and prayers during this difficult Call 928-734-3283 for Ad Rate Sheet Vice Chairman, Patrick served serving in a prosecutorial role time. Your words of encour- alongside Chairman Vernon when his life ended on Febru- agement and stories of your ex-

Moencopi Day School takes technological leap Mihio Manus Hopi Tutuveni tention on whatever topic they are going to discuss. “It gives a lot more in depth material. It The Moencopi Day School gives more resources. It pro- Hopi Tribal Council has taken a giant technological vides a quick assessment if they 2012 leap into the future in imple- want to use it. It shows which LeRoy N. Shingoitewa, Chairman menting the usage of Safari of the common core state stan- Herman G. Honanie, Vice Chairman Montage software throughout dard that it covers. So it’s lim- Martha A. Mase, Tribal Secretary every classroom within the itless basically. It gives you so Robert Sumatzkuku, Tribal Treasurer school. many more resources to utilize Violet Sinquah, Sergeant-At-Arms Safari Montage is a K-12 under one roof.” Village of Upper Moenkopi learning object repository and Kristin Fleming, 3rd Grade Wayne Kuwanhyoima has been called “The leading Teacher, was able to captivate Bruce Fredericks digital media delivery system”. student’s attention when teach- Leroy Sumatzkuku Third Grade teacher Kristin Fleming shows a video of Rosa Parks utizling the Safari It provides K-12 school dis- ing a lesson about Rosa Parks. Montage software that Moencopi Day School has more recently implemented. Village of Bakabi tricts with a comprehensive and First, Fleming gave the stu- Davis F. Pecusa interoperable educational tech- dents a lesson, then they were standard. I go to writing and it With Safari Montage you can Leroy G. Kewanimptewa nology solution to create and able to view an educational gives all my standards for third search materials other than Lamar Keevama present a digital curriculum. video to bring the lesson to life. grade. I know there is material videos like audio files, images Village of Kykotsmovi Basically, it’s software that can Fleming gave example, “I go on conducting research proj- and eBooks. Nada Talayumptewa dynamically supplement cur- to subject. I type in Rosa Parks ects. I’ll click on it and it will Moencopi installed the soft- Danny Honanie riculum. and then I can put in the grade give me a video about research ware in mid January and the Norman Honanie projects.” teachers have already been Caleb H. Johnson According to Safari Montage, range. For me I want third “By delivering video over the grade. I don’t want it to go From there she says she can using it very successfully in the Village of Sipaulovi IP network, the content is easily higher than eight grade because get an idea if it will good for classrooms. “I’ve already used George Mase accessible for display on multi- if it goes too high then it will go the students. The software is it mainly in reading in math. Cedric Kuwaninvaya collaborative and Fleming can We’ve been having some trou- Alph Secakuku ple classroom devices, from right over their head with the digital projectors and interac- vocabulary. So I try to limit it. work with the computer teacher ble our right triangles and scal- Village of Mishongnovi tive whiteboards to digital sig- From here I can go and check to share and save her lessons ing triangles. They have Math Arthur Batala nage and netbooks.” and choose what is going to be “I can share it with the Man and he’s a super hero. Annette F. Talayumptewa school. From my aide’s com- They watch it and do the quiz Marilyn Tewa David Moore, Chief School most relevant.” Mervin Yoyetewa Administrator at Moencopi The teacher said that many puter she can access it and get right along with him. He’d Day School says his teachers times she wants to teach spe- what I want her to teach and have a challenge and they are using Safari Montage in the cific core standard and Safari then show the video to the class would have to answer before he classroom Montage is able to assist her in and help them research in the did and see who could get it for their an- this. computer lab. Not only is it in faster,” she said. ticipatory “My kids have trouble with the classroom but also we’re You can evaluate what the set to cap- research. What and how do we sharing it among teachers and student’s comprehension as the ture kids at- research? Research is a writing grade levels,” she said. lesson is taught. “I’ll tell you that with Geom- etry we were having trouble. There are six different types of triangles. There are pentagons. They were having a lot of trou- ble with it. We watched the video and worked on it. Then we took the test two days later and not one of my students failed. The lowest grade one of my students got was a B.” Moencopi Day School is the first school in Hopi to imple- ment the usage of the Safari Montage software. According to Moore, many schools are in- terested in the software and have contacted with questions about it. 4 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 | THE HOPI TUTUVENI EDUCATIONAL FROM THE COVER ANNOUNCEMENTS Grand Canyon continued from Page 1 Representative Albert Hale and his ice, which has been notified of the anything else, to mar the wonderful business partners. proposed project but has yet to release grandeur, the sublimity, the great lone- The Hopi people are not alone in an official statement, has a longtime, liness and beauty of the canyon. Leave Science Fair at this opposition. Many Navajo tribal ongoing concern with the land man- it as it is. You cannot improve on it. members who reside in the area have agement jurisdiction, including an The ages have been at work on it, and Second Mesa Day School communicated to us their mutual op- area of the park known for its endan- man can only mar it.” position to the proposed Escalade gered species. On behalf of the Hopi Tribe and in project. Grand Canyon River Guides As President Theodore Roosevelt consideration of other tribes who up- On Thu, Mar. 7th, 2013, the Sec- and Grand Canyon Trust are all stated on May 6, 1903, “In the Grand hold stewardship of the Grand ond Mesa Day School, along with against the project. In addition, other Canyon, Arizona has a natural wonder Canyon, please take action and speak local groups have formed to express which is in kind absolutely unparal- out to protect this pride and joy. The Friends of the Hopi Foundation, their opposition, including Save the leled throughout the rest of the world. Grand Canyon is a breathtaking desti- will hold a science fair at the Sec- Confluence, and all are urging that I want to ask you to keep this great nation, and construction of the Grand ond Mesa Day School gymna- there be further investigation into the wonder of nature as it now is. I hope Canyon Escalade will irreversibly proposed development site’s cultural you will not have a building of any compromise this natural wonder for sium. The science fair will run significance. The National Park Serv- kind, not a summer cottage, a hotel or many generations to come. from 8 a.m until the award presen- tation in the evening. All schools are invited to partic- Life Skills continued from Page 1 ipate. The fair is open to grades 4- list of house rules for everyone to fol- low during the workshop. The rules 8th. Some invited schools include apply to everyone who attends the ses- Jeddito and Rocky Ridge. sions so that everyone has equal talking The science fair is open to re- time and to encourage parents and stu- dents to participate in discussions. search projects and demonstrative Having the students and parents come projects. up with the list of rules served as an The deadline to submit projects icebreaker because everyone partici- pated and got to know one another in is February 24th. For more infor- the process. mation about the science fair Onsae spoke about the victory circle please get in contact with Ms. Tom where she gave some insight on com- munication skills as to how teenagers Hopi Tutuveni/Crystal Dee at (928)737-2571. can communicate to their parents on what they would like to do after high Lauryn Tallas,a junior at Hopi High school, participated in the Life Skills workshop with her mother. school and how parents can support their child in their decisions. The vic- ferred to the SMART element. This even if they go through life changing School for Advance tory circle can include vision of your was used in setting goals for the activ- situations, such as having a child in goals, personalized goals, future goals ity. Those are some important things high school. However, that is not what Research announces and the expectation of your goals. you should keep in mind while setting she recommends. internship opportunities What influences our children to make a goal for yourself and your child. Carey R. Onsae is Hopi from the vil- the decisions they choose was a discus- Lastly, you should set an action plan for lage of Lower Moencopi. She is a Pub- The School for Ad- through artist fellow- sion that both parents and students took how you will execute your goal. Hav- lic Health Educator at the Hopi Health vanced Research, In- ships; fostering dia- part in. The decisions they make can be ing a good action plan will help you to Care Center. She received her Bache- dian Arts Research logue among artists, influenced by their peers, self-inter- achieve your goal successfully. lor’s of Science Degree in Health Sci- Center (IARC) in researchers, scholars, ests/hobbies, exploration of the world, The only ninth grader, Breana ences: Community Health Promotion Santa Fe, New Mexico and community mem- parental experiences, support future Holmes, wants to go to school for Culi- from Northern Arizona University. She offers two nine-month bers through special family/parents, change/prevent bad ex- nary Arts to become a Chef. Her choice has been in this field for nine and a half internships (Septem- seminars and pro- periences and return to community. is based on her interest of baking. Her years and started as a Health Educator ber 1–May 31) to indi- grams; nurturing fu- Some parents shared the choices they mother, Denise Namingha said, “We with the Hopi Tribe. viduals who are recent ture arts and museums made after finishing high school and came tonight so that we will know Onsae feels that the sessions being college graduates, cur- professionals through why they chose their careers. what she needs to do to reach her goals offered to parents and students of Hopi rent graduate students, experiential training; Gertude Talas said, “I’ve told my and for her to open up because she is Jr/Sr High School is great because or junior museum pro- and promoting study kids that I wanted to become a Dentist shy.” there are a lot of resources for students fessionals interested in and exploration of the and I think I would have reached my MeiKyung Honie and her mother Al- who wish to expand their education furthering their profes- IARC collection of goal if I had support from my family. legra attended the session to get infor- and skills after high school. She also sional museum experi- Native arts. If they had told me to keep going to mation on life skills and for Allegra; encourages students and parents to take ence and enhancing The interns will de- school or to go back to school I would she wanted to know what her daughter advantage of the Life Skills sessions to their intellectual ca- vote their time to have gone further.” Gertude is a Dental would like to do after high school. reap the benefits and opportunities to pacity for contributing working on IARC ed- Assistant at the Hopi Health Care Cen- MeiKyung said she wants to become a help build a positive foundation for a to the expanding field ucational program- ter Dental Clinic. radiologist. successful future. The sessions are and discourse of mu- ming, research and Lisa Lomavaya was given several The work session gives students an local and conducted by local commu- seum studies. The in- writing activities, and choices by her mother after she fin- opportunity to decide or get them nity members that bring more value to ternships include a collections manage- ished high school, those choices were thinking of what they want to do after the sessions. $2,200 monthly salary, ment and registration. to go to school, get a job or move out high school. Sunbeam Huma said she Honanie shares the same feelings as housing, book al- Other requirements in- of her mother’s house. Lisa chose to go is undecided of what she wants to do. Onsae saying that this is a great oppor- lowance, travel to one clude presenting a re- to work which she regrets because she Her mother, Veronica Torivio said, tunity for students and their parents to professional confer- search paper at the took the long way in establishing her- “What they are doing is a good thing attend. The activities and tools pro- ence, and reim- SAR Colloquium Se- self in her career. “If I had chosen to go for the kids attending.” vided are meant to be easy to use to bursable travel to and ries; attending a pro- to school, I would have had a clear path Both Onsae and Antone hope to help help strengthen students to plan for a from SAR. One intern- fessional conference; in reaching my career goals, but took parents and students communicate and bright and happy future. They hope to ship is open to an in- assisting with IARC the long way instead,” said Lisa. Lisa make meaningful goals for their future. be invited back to share more on well- digenous individual seminars, symposia, is a Volunteer Coordinator at the Hopi And for parents to guide their child and ness and goal setting techniques. from the U.S. or and collection tours; Health Care Center. not dictate and for students to find bal- The Life Skills Sessions was the idea Canada, and one in- and working on out- Veronica Torivio of Polacca said, “I ance with family/friends, culture and of the Hopi Jr. /Sr. High School Parent ternship is open to any reach initiatives to didn’t finish school because I got preg- finances because it is important to keep Advisory Committee and their desire U.S. or Canadian citi- local Native commu- nant at 19 years old. I don’t want my those in mind when making a goal. to help students gain the skills they zen meeting the appli- nities. Interns will also kids to be like me.” Communication between parents and need to be self-empowered and self- cation requirements. participate in inter- The parents who shared their experi- their child can be very effective in their sufficient adults. Cheryl Kaye, who Established in 1978, views, photo sessions, ences ultimately didn’t want their chil- success. oversees the PAC, says there are ap- the IARC houses a video recordings, and dren to make the same mistakes they Samantha H. Antone is Tewa/Hopi proximately 50 parents who attend the collection of more exit interviews to doc- did. They want their children to set from the village of Tewa. She received monthly PAC meetings. PAC has had than 12,000 items of ument their experi- higher goals for themselves, go to col- her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary better parent involvement for the past Native art of the ence. During the lege or a university and to be success- Education from Northern Arizona Uni- two years; it is more focal and positive Southwest. The collec- internships, the Anne ful. Setting goals is an important life versity in 2005. Antone is the Program because parents and school administra- tion includes pottery, Ray Resident Scholar skill that children should know how to Manager of the Natwani Coalition tion are working together. jewelry, textiles, provides mentorship do and that is what Onsae and Antone serving as a facilitator for the planning, Lisa Lomavaya and PAC are the or- works on paper and and academic support assisted the students and parents with. organizing, and implementation of ganizers of Life Skills classes. There canvas, basketry, to the interns. Onsae and Antone had the students community-based and culturally rele- will be four sessions in all and students wood carvings, and The deadline to and parents do an activity where they vant agriculture initiatives. Prior to in grades 9 thru 12 are invited to attend drums. IARC supports apply is March 1, made a treasure map guide that served working for the Hopi Foundation, she with their parents/guardians. research and scholar- 2013. All application as a visual of their goal and the parents served as a School Health Coordinator There are four sessions in all and will ship in Native studies, materials must be re- make a list of how they would support with the Hopi Health Care Center, and be held monthly. art history, and cre- ceived by this date. their child in reaching that goal. Setting an elementary school teacher at First March 21 – Public Speaking, Job In- ative expression. There are no excep- a goal is important because it helps Mesa Elementary School. terviews & Job Applications IARC accomplishes tions. For more infor- with deciding what your priorities are. Antone shared her experience while April – TBA – Financial Literacy: this by providing op- mation or to download It identifies what you want to achieve she was in school. She said she had Personal Budgeting & Saving, Under- portunities for artists the application, visit in school, college and life and it helps three kids while in college and lived on standing your credit. to engage in uninter- http://internships.sar- to keep you on track while building a tight budget. Her determination and Final Session – TBA – Celebrating rupted creativity web.org motivation, focus and self-confidence. will to finish school was so that she Me Every day! And Celebrate Self- Specific, Measurable, Achievable, could make her father proud. She told Empowerment. Relevant and Time bound which is re- students that they could finish school NOTICE

To all local Hopi and Tewa artists, the New Kick Butts Day continued from Page 1 Hopi Assisted Living Facility is seeking art all over the state, many counties will people to pledge to quit for the day or So I encourage you all to look out work (i.e. paintings, pottery, kachina dolls, be holding KBD activities to bring from there on, for people who are for more information as we embark on plaques, etc) to be donated to the elderly facil- awareness and education to their com- dealing with cancer, or who we have this event and support our youth in ity. munities while having these events lost to tobacco related diseases. We their activities as they make positive If you are interested in donating any art work, occur simultaneously at the same time hope to hold these activities here at changes for our communities and the so the elders who will live in the new facility throughout the state. One activity our Hopi Tribal Council complex to longevity of Hopi. can enjoy them, please get in touch with either where 12 students, representing 100 rally support from our Council lead- *Picture of Az. counties with stars to Mary Shingoitewa-Navanick, HALF Assistant people per student or more will drop ers, educate and ensure that the cur- show where events will take place si- Project Manager at 928-734-3562 or Ms. Linda dead for a few seconds at 11:30 AM rent Tribal resolutions H-068-2005 multaneously on March 20, 2013. Honahni, HALF Interim Program Director at demonstrating that 1200 people die and the IHS resolution can someday 928-283-8025. every day out of tobacco-related ill- be an actual Smoke-free policies of Thank you very much. nesses. There will be pledge walls for the Hopi Tribe. THE HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 5 EDUCATION NOTES Tewa Youth Journalism Club Tewa Youth Center Crystal Dee Journalism Class Essays Hopi Tutuveni February 12, 2013

On Feb. 12, the Tewa Youth Journalism club had their monthly class at the Tewa Community cen- By Michelle Parrot Girl Kagenveama: ter. A total of 16 students When I am 18 in grades kindergarten I will live in a dorm at the University of Arizona. through 6th participate in NO, I will not have a family, because I wouldn’t have the Journalism Club. The time any children. class starts with journal- My job will be a clerk at a store in Tucson. ism instructor, Anne Mi- My hobbies will be – Basketball, Cross Country and nard asking the students if Softball. they had stories to submit I will practice my culture by video chat with my to the Tewa Youth grandmother and have her teach me my own Tewa Newsletter. Hopi Tutuveni/Crystal Dee language. Carlton Timms and Anne Minard, center, gather with students of the journalism club. Jolene Tootsie, parent, Anne Minard is a free- is in the bottom right corner. lance writer of Flagstaff, Leland: Arizona and has written My home will be a mansion house. stories for Indian Country idea. Soon after they students with public took a journalism class at I will have a family, one boy and one girl. Today, Four Corners Free started the classes and it speaking. Taos Middle School be- My job will be at MacDonald’s. Press of Cortez, Colo., has been successful in KeAndre David, 11 fore moving to the Hopi My hobbies are Basketball and Softball. National Geographic motivating the children years old and from Tewa, Reservation. She has been My Sa yah will help me with my culture. News, the New York who attend in their writing is Water and Corn clan. attending the after school Times and other outlets. and journalism skills. For He attends First Mesa El- program since last year Serenity: She has a bachelor’s de- some it’s an outlet that ementary School. David and enjoys it because she I am 50 years old. gree in biology from the gives them the opportu- said he likes the journal- gets her homework done. I will live in Hawaii and Paris. University of North Car- nity to use their imagina- ism class because they She also gets to hang out I live with my mom, sister, brothers (Eli and Kody). olina at Wilmington and a tion. write stories about school, with her friends and make I will be a Doctor. master’s degree in biology For this session Minard culture and life. He also new friends. She wants to I will surf when I have time and I love gardening and from Northern Arizona had the students do a writ- likes the after school pro- become a Pro-basketball shopping. University. She began her ing exercise. She had gram where he enjoys the player. Her sister, Dorthy I will practice my culture by practicing and speaking writing career as a science them choose six numbers pottery and language Faye Avatchoya inspired Tewa language. and environmental re- between one and 100. classes. He said he wants her because she was the porter for newspapers. They chose the numbers to become a teacher be- only Native American on Faith: Her writings have won 8, 16, 17, 18, 24 and 50. cause his teachers, Ms. the American Basketball I am 8 years old. awards from the Arizona Students chose one of the Tallsalt and Mrs. Thomas Team. I will be living in New York City. Associated Press Manag- numbers that represented inspire him. Eugina Hamilton, My job will be going to school. ing Editors Association their age and answered He said, “My teachers seven years old of Tewa is My hobbies will be going shopping and painting. I and the Arizona Press these questions: Where said that I would make a Sand clan. She attends will live with my family, my mom, my brother, my Club. She occasionally re- will I live? Will I have a good teacher one day. I Second Mesa Day School. sister and my dad. ports and produces stories family? What will my job help them a lot in my Her parents are Yolanda I will practice watching dances. for KNAU/ Arizona Pub- be? What will my hob- class.” and Loren Hamilton. She lic Radio. bies be? How will I prac- Faye Rose Avatchoya, likes the journalism class Eugena Hamilton: Minard and Carlton tice my culture? 12 years old of Tewa, is because she likes to write. When I am 24, I will live in Tewa. Timms, Tewa Youth Co- After they finished, Corn and Tobacco clan. She also likes the after I will have 100 children. ordinator, met when she each student read their She goes to school at First school program because I will be a nurse. was writing an article on stories for everyone. Mesa Elementary School. she does her work and I will have fun with my family the Hopi Law and Order Some of the students were Faye said, “I learned play games. I will be in ceremonies. Code. Timms shared his not shy and read their sto- when you interview When she grows up she Prayer feathers my favorite. idea of starting a newslet- ries with expression and someone you learn things said, “I want to be a Nurse ter for the Tewa Commu- some were too shy and about them you didn’t so I can give people Carlton: nity with Minard and she Timms read the stories for know.” The class is not shots.” If I was 17 I will live in Miami and have one child. thought it was a good them. In a way this helps new to her because she My job will be in the Army. My hobbies will be Football and Basketball. I will speak Hopi and Tewa and I will drink mint tea.

Yoiwmana: Tewa Youth Program works for outreach Age I would be when all this happens, 16. I would live with my parents. and education I will have not kids, but have my parents and broth- Crystal Dee ers. Hopi Tutuveni week out of respect for the and traditional Tewa food but with Native Ameri- My job would be working my way to college. cultural ceremonies in the demonstrations. Students cans for Community Ac- My hobbies would be playing basketball and running villages. Students have learn about the history of tion (NACA) of Flagstaff. cross country. In an effort of outreach the opportunity to do their their ancestors and how He travels to Flagstaff The way I would practice my cultural is to help my to the community and to homework and get the they came to Hopi. Stu- where NACA provides mom and try to talk my language. spread information on help they need from tutors dents and elders take part technical trainings on sui- what each village/com- that the program has pro- in a cultural exchange cide prevention and be- Faye: munity is offering its vided. The work-study with Pueblo tribes of New havioral health. His goal When I am 18 I will live in Miami, Florida. members, Tutuveni met program, or afterschool Mexico. Timms is cur- is to help youth connect I will not have a family because I am too young. with the Tewa Youth Pro- program, helps students rently working on a mi- with their parents/adults I will be a pro basketball player. gram Coordinator, Carlton excel in academics and gration map for the Tewa and vice versa. Another My hobbies will be painting, running, and basketball Timms promote the importance of people by retracing events program that Timms over- and soccer ball. Timms has been work- education. that occurred when Tewas sees is the summer youth I would practice my culture by talking to the elders ing with the Tewa Youth The program is not came to Hopi. work program where 20 in Hopi/Tewa. Program since May of last only for students, but for Timms has partnered youth are employed with I would also practice by coming back to the reserva- year and has a roster of their parents as well. with the Community Tewa village for the sum- tion and participating as much as I can by participat- accomplishment. He has Timms said he has activi- Health Representatives mer and the journalism ing in cultural activities. established an after school ties focused strictly on (CHR) Program to do a youth club. program, abstinence and parents where they are presentation on abstinence Timms said the Tewa KeAndre David: teen pregnancy classes, able to participate in the and teen pregnancy as part Youth Program has been I was 24 years old and I would live in Hollywood, Tewa cultural teachings after school program. He of an eight-week program. nominated for an excel- California. and a journalism club. offers parenting classes This class is offered to lence award for Northern Yes, I would have a family and I would have two kids The after school pro- for those interested. The teenagers who attend the Arizona and he will pro- named Christopher and Samantha. gram is offered to Tewa program has been very ef- after school program. vide more information as My job will be a celebrity singer. students five days a week, fective and has cultivated Timms feels this is impor- it comes about. My hobbies would be singing in my own practice Monday thru Friday, from good attendance. tant for students if they If you have any ques- room. I would sing country and pop music. 4:30-6 p.m. at the commu- The Tewa Cultural don’t feel comfortable tions regarding the Tewa I would come back to practice my culture. I would nity development office. class has been expanding talking with their parents Youth Program, you may drive several miles just to come back for cultural For the month of February since January. The classes about this topic. Not only reach Carlton Timms at events. Timms cancelled the after include Tewa Pottery does Timms work with the Tewa Community De- I would also live in a mansion. school program for a making, Tewa language the local CHR program, velopment Office.

Hopi High Baseball looks toward State Championship

By Randi Lomayestewa make it to state this season. school work so they can go to the games.” Watters and Wilburn Adams. Bruin Times Staff “We will need to win 17-18 games to Roughly 15 boys came out to play this Willey said that Joshevema, Tootsie and qualify for state,” said Willey, “I believe season; six of them are seniors. The sen- Whittington are the team leaders for now Hopi High School Baseball Coach Ben that the boys can do it, especially if they iors are Allen Joshevema, Stephan Tootsie, because they are the ones who have the Willey said he is expecting the team to work hard in practice and also in their Joseph Whittington, Ty Sahmie, Christian most experience. Pitching for the Bruins is Tootsie, Joshevema, Cheston Huma and SUBSCRIPTIONS catching is Albert Koruh and Joshevema. THE HOPI TUTUVENI Willey would like the players to be better Official Newspaper of the Hopi Tribe at hitting this year than last year because P.O. Box 123 he said, “Last year, we weren’t very good Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 hitters.” (928) 734-3282 Willey has coached seven years of base- SUBSCRIPTION RATES ball and five years in coaching softball. *NAME:______$50 for 12 months *ADDRESS______“I like coaching because I get to yell at $35 for 6 months CITY______kids,” said Willey. ”I’m just joking, but I STATE ______ZIP:______The Hopi Tutuveni is distributed do like working with the students because * E -MAIL:______on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of it keeps me young.” *PHONE:______each month. Randi Lomayestewa, a junior, is the ed- *Required itor of the Hopi High Bruin Times. 6 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 | THE HOPI TUTUVENI Hopi Chairman Shingoitewa delivers speech to the Senate on Tribal Legislation Day

Hopi Tutuveni grant schools and Indian future developments. In- education departments. dustries are looking to for On Feb. 05, the Arizona “There is no denying places to relocate to build Commission of Indian the fact that our people infrastructure. When they Affairs (ACIA) and the need to be educated. They do build, they are going Arizona State Senate need to know the skills in to ask the Tribes for their partnered in hosting the which to operate in the resources such as water 18th Annual Indian and modern world today,” and land because Arizona Tribal Legislative Day said Chairman Shin- Tribes own most of the (INTLD) at the State goitewa. land and a majority the Capitol. Arizona tribal It appalled him that the water that supplies Ari- leaders, members and stu- State of Arizona is always zona. dents attended to cele- the 49th or 50th in the “We may seem we are United States in provid- against development, but Senator Jack Jackson Jr., takes a moment to gather with the Gifted and Talented Students of Hopi High brate the rich culture of School for a photograph. Arizona tribes and to ad- ing funding for our not necessarily. We would dress legislative and pol- schools. “It is appalling like respect for our sacred icy issues. because all the great lead- areas in the great state of Informational booth ers of this state talk about Arizona,” said Chairman presentations were set up how important education Shingoitewa. “Hopi peo- on the Senate Lawn is for our children, we say ple value their traditional throughout the morning it’s a priority, we say way of life and respect followed by a joint proto- that’s what we want for the land for which it col session held in the our children, but when it stands.” Senate with featured comes down to getting “One thing that is most speakers and guests. ready to provide the fund- troubling for Hopi, Nava- Hopi Chairman LeRoy ing, it is always short,” jos, Supais, Walapais and N. Shingoitewa was a said Chairman Shin- Paiutes is, Snow Bowl. featured speaker for the goitewa. “I’m afraid the God gave us the right to protocol session where he state of Arizona is to re- have snow and to make delivered powerful mes- ward people with money artificial snow,” said sage to the Senate and rather than rewarding the Shingoitewa. guests in attendance. people who need the Hopi Tribe will support Chairman Shingoitewa money.” a bill in which Sen. Jack began his speech by He encouraged the State Jackson Jr. will re-intro- greeting everyone in Hopi Legislative body to take a duce on behalf of Arizona look at how they reward Tribes in establishing an Hopi Vice-Chairman Herman Honanie and Hopi Chairman LeRoy Shingoitewa participated in the Tribes Leg- and then reflected on the islative Day along with members of the Hopi Tribal Council. first time he spoke to the school districts in getting office at the cabinet level. same government body in kids ready for college, This will give Arizona 2010, which was also the trade school, or job op- Tribes to have a daily up- year he was voted into of- portunities the may have date on what bills are fice. rather than for passing a being introduced in the Education is an issue test. “I plead this Legisla- Senate, “We need to that Chairman Shin- tive body to take a good know up to date informa- goitewa speaks passion- look at how the education tion on what’s going on”, ately about because he bill is benefiting all chil- said Chairman Shin- has worked as an educa- dren of this state,” said goitewa. This will create tor for more than 27 Chairman LeRoy Shin- a government-to-govern- years. He has work expe- goitewa. ment relationship. rience in public schools, He said that Hopi is Bureau of Indian Affairs, ready for partnership for

Navajo Vice-President, Rex Lee Jim was in attendance on behalf of the Navajo Tribe.

Senator Jack Jackson Jr. introduces Lorena Williams as she’s honored before Senate on Tribal Legislative Day.

Miss Indian Arizona and Miss Red Mesa were some of the many tribal royalty in attendance.

Fort McDowell President Dr. Clinton Pattea led the fight against the federal government when they wanted to construct Orme Dam on his reservation, which would have flooded a vast amount of their territory. Yavapai Apache Nation Color Guard posted the colors for the Joint Protocol Session.

Navajo elder Lorena Williams was honored at the 18th Annual Tribes Legislative Day for her accomplishment Students from Hopi High School gather for a photograph with members of the Hopi Tribal Council and Chair- in the Williams vs. Lee case that helped to protect sovereignty for Native American tribes. Here she is joined man Shingoitewa at the Tribal Legislative Day. by her family and former Navajo Chairman, Peterson Zah. THE HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 7 Valentine’s Day provides Hopi couples a chance to get married for free Crystal Dee Hopi Tutuveni Raynell and Albert were emotional as they said their, mett picked her up they would talk about almost “I do’s.” They were the first couple to get married and everything and confide in one another about the rela- Valentine’s Day is a day where we show our love cut the wedding cake. They fed one another and gave tionships they were in. They found they had similar in- and affection for the ones we love. We show our love their guests a slice of red velvet cake and a can of or- terests and they eventually grew feelings for one by doing something extra special like cooking a spe- ange Crush. another. They got out of their abusive relationships and cial meal, giving a dozen red roses or buying jewelry Their guest and witness was their grandson, David started dating soon after. for the ones we love. For others, they go the extra mile Russell and his girlfriend of Sipaulovi. Both have said that it was love at first sight when and do something meaningful like getting married. The second couple said their decision to get married they saw each other. Their previous relationships have The Hopi Tribal Courts has offered free marriages to was a last minute decision. Troy Honahnie Jr., said he taught them a lot and they both knew what they the Hopi public for more than five years on Valentine’s was talking on the phone to his girlfriend, Tanya Tso wanted from one another when they started their rela- Day. Wilbur Maho said before they offered free mar- of 20 years and asked her if they should take advan- tionship. That is to be loved unconditionally, loyalty, riages they had a lot of requests from the public to get tage of the free marriages at the Hopi Courts. She honesty and support. married on Valentine’s Day. “Valentine’s Day is the agreed to it because she off work for a Doctor’s ap- Emmett is a traditional guy and asked Imacatzi’s par- significance of love and we thought it would be a good pointment. Troy went to his parent’s house for lunch ents for their daughters hand in marriage. When he got idea to offer this service for and told his father, their approval he proposed to Imacatzi and she said, free to the public,” said Vice Chairman “Yes.” They both agree that they are each other’s soul Maho. Herman G. Ho- mates and support. They are excited, joyful and happy The first time they nanie, that to start a new beginning and to leave the past behind offered free mar- he and his them. riages there was girlfriend They have five children, four are Imacatzi’s and one quite a lot of decided to is Emmett’s from previous relationships. Hector and couples who get married. Trey (twins) and Sakhongsie Koyawena, and Cuauhte- came to get Vice Chair- moc Xicotencatel and Emma Youyetewa. Imacatzi said married or man said, “My her kids couldn’t be happier for her. Emmett said he renew their wed- son came into hasn’t seen his daughter after he left that relationship ding vows. The the house showing and is currently looking for his daughter. He said, “The courts had incentives no sign of emotion mother is on the run with my daughter and I’m in the for couples who mar- or excitement and process of trying to look for them. Imacatzi has helped ried. announced that he was me and supported me emotionally through this and I This year, three couples took going to get married this love her for that.” advantage of the free marriages. afternoon. I was making a Emmett and Youyetwa are planning a honeymoon to Raynell Lomayaktewa of Sipaulovi sandwich and after I was done, I Jamaica or Hawaii when they find the time. Village and Albert Russell of Pine went to his mom and told her, Springs, AZ decided to get married after they’re finally going to get married.” they have been together for 42 years. They met in Troy and Tanya met in a class they had to- Winslow, AZ where Raynell was an employee of the gether at Tuba City High School during their senior BVD factory and Albert worked for the Forest Serv- year. They started out as friends and then gradually ices in Chevelon Lake, south of Winslow. They went started dating. They have three sons, the oldest is 18, 9 on several dates before they got serious. Albert teased and the youngest is 2 years old. The last time they Raynell and said she fell in love with his money. Al- thought about marriage was in 2003, but they didn’t bert likes to tease and has a sense of humor. Raynell pursue it because they had conflicting schedules. and Albert do not recall falling in love with each other For Troy and Tanya, they said getting married was fi- but they grew fond of one another. Not long after they nalizing it legally. They have always felt like they were together they had a baby. Albert said he stayed were married so this was just the process they had to with Raynell because he didn’t want to leave her with go through to make it official. There are no plans to the baby and did what was right by staying with her have a big dinner or go on a honeymoon because they and has been with her since. They have four children are so busy they will not have the time. together and Raynell has five children from a previous Vice Chairman Honanie and his wife Arlene ex- relationship; and 22 grandchildren. presses their happiness for the couple saying that this They decided to get married after Albert got sick and was unexpected and this is what they have always was hospitalized and Raynell couldn’t make any deci- wanted for Troy and Tanya. sions on his behalf because they were not legally mar- After they exchanged vows, Troy’s family welcomed ried. “We planned on getting married, but didn’t have Tanya to their family even though she has always been the time for it because something always came up,” a part of the family. said Albert. Raynell was happy about getting married, Guests included Troy’s co-workers of the DNA but Albert said it bothered him and he didn’t know Legal Office, his parents, sister and two of the couple’s why. He couldn’t go to sleep the night before and did- children and employees of the Hopi Courts. n’t know if he was scarred or excited, but said getting The last couple to get married and only couple who married would be good for them. married in the name of love was Emmett Youyetewa The couple was married in court room two, located and Imacatzi Xicotencatel of Keams Canyon. Troy Honahnie Jr. kisses his bride, Tanya Tso, after the couple exchanged Emmett and Imacatzi met three years ago while vows and were pronounced ‘Man and Wife’. The couple got married on in the administrative building. The court was nicely the spur of a moment they said. decorated with a lighted arch with wedding bells that Imacatzi was hitchhiking to work. When Emmett took hung from the ceiling. Rose petals covered the aisles his daughter to school in Polacca he would stop and and table where the wedding cake was placed. Guests pick up Imacatzi when he saw her on the road. She were given bubbles and mints. The wedding cake, would walk to work from Keams Canyon to made by Anna Tahbo and wedding favors was pro- Kykotsmovi almost every day and sometimes she vided by the Hopi Tribal Courts. would hitchhike with her daughter. On the days Em-

Emmett Youyetewa and Imacatzi Xicotencatel of Keams Canyon took ad- vantage of the opportunity to get hitched for free on Valentine’s Day at the Hopi Tribal Courts.

Raynell Lomayaktewa and Albert Russell exchange wedding vows after 42 years. The couple were the first to get married on Valentine’s Day.

Second Mesa Day School February Activities

2/5/13 - Skateboard Science Assembly at 1:30pm 2/8/13 - Awards Assembly beginning at 2:30pm 2/12/13 - Family Craft Night 6:00-7:00pm 2/13/13 - PTO Meeting at 6:30pm 2/19/13 - School Board Meeting at 6:00pm 2/26/13 - Family Literacy Night from 6:00-7:30pm 8 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 | THE HOPI TUTUVENI PUBLIC NOTICES Pell Grant priority deadline is March 15 for Summer 2013 applications Everett Robinson Media Relations Coordinator any Federal student loan those funds go unawarded.” programs. A new federal law limits Students enrolled in NPC the lifetime eligibility for Federal Pell grants pro- programs offered at off- receiving Pell grants to 12 vide financial assistance to campus/center locations semesters. “If you have at- qualifying Northland Pio- may now be eligible for tended college for four neer College students to Federal Pell Grants and years or longer, receiving transform their lives and other financial aid assis- full- time federal Pell grants reach educational goals. To tance. These programs in- each year, you are likely to receive funding for the clude: Automotive, exhaust or have already ex- Summer 2013 semester, Cosmetology, Fire Science, hausted your lifetime students need to submit Heavy Equipment Opera- limit,” noted Beaulah Bob- their completed 2012- 13 tions, Industrial Mainte- Pennypacker, NPC’s finan- Free Application for Fed- nance & Operations and cial aid director. “Please be eral Student Aid (FAFSA) Welding. Check with your conscious of the lifetime and required supporting academic adviser for which limit of the Pell grant when documents before the programs and locations scheduling or changing March 15 priority deadline. qualify. classes. You may not ap- For students enrolling for “Pell grant eligibility will peal your lifetime eligibility fall 2013 classes, the finan- provide the financial assis- used,” stressed Bob- cial aid priority deadline is tance needed by many adult Pennypacker. “There are no April 15 and the 2013- 14 students, enrolled in these exceptions and a school has FAFSA must be completed. career and technical educa- no legal ability to award Students who plan to at- tion (CTE) programs, to students beyond the life- tend the summer session obtain the skills needed for time limit.” Students can should visit with their NPC better employment oppor- check out their lifetime eli- academic adviser before tunities,” said Mark Vest, gibility at NSLDS.ed.gov. planning to register. This vice president for learning For questions about the ensures students are on and student services. NPC’s financial aid application track toward completion of accreditors have long rec- process, contact the NPC their degree intent. The Fi- ognized these off- Financial Aid Office, (800) nancial Aid Office will campus/center career 266- 7845, ext. 7318. The begin accepting requests training facilities as exten- office is located in the Tawa for summer financial aid sions of existing campus Center on the Holbrook – assistance beginning April and center locations. Painted Desert Campus, 1, 2013. Students should “I would encourage all 2251 E. Navajo Blvd. call the NPC Financial Aid students who may be Pell Northland Pioneer Col- Office with their summer eligible, to complete their lege serves the residents of request, including the num- application as soon as pos- Navajo and Apache coun- ber of credit hours in which sible to meet the priority ties through four regional they plan to enroll. Students deadlines for the summer campuses and five centers should check the financial and fall semesters,” with a variety of educa- aid disbursement schedule stressed Vest. “NPC has tional options for academic, at www.npc.edu/admis- more than doubled the career and technical and sions/financial- aid- number and amount of Pell personal enrichment. NPC scholarships/refund-disburs grant awards in the past supports each student’s ed- ement and finalize their three years. We are com- ucational goals through af- registration before their fi- mitted to assisting adults fordable tuition, small class nancial aid is disbursed. who are re- entering the sizes and caring, profes- “Student success begins workforce or needing re- sional instructors. For more before most students start training for better career information about NPC attending classes, which is options through Pell grants programs and services, visit why the NPC Financial Aid and institutional or private www.npc.edu or call (800) Office established a priority scholarships. But if the stu- 266- 7845. deadline,” said Jake Hin- dent does not apply, then ton, dean of students. “This priority deadline allows the Financial Aid Office time to process a student’s pa- perwork and also ensures eligible students will re- ceive aid in time for the se- mester. Students who complete their files after the priority deadline will be ex- pected to pay their own fees and will be reimbursed after they are eligible.” To start the financial aid process, including requests for tribal assistance, com- plete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.ed.gov. It can take 6 to 8 weeks to complete the re- view of your financial aid application during peak pe- riods. For information about other scholarship op- portunities, visit www.npc.edu/scholarships. NPC does not participate in LEGAL NOTICES

In the Hopi Tribal court for the change of Court, Keams Canyon, name from: Not Named Arizona Dawahoya to Dawesa In the Matter of the Dawahoya. Any party Change of Name of: Not seeking to intervene in Named Dawahoya to said proceeding must file Dawesa Dawahoya. an appropriate pleading Case No. 2013-CV-0028, with the Hopi Tribal Court NOTICE OF PUBLICA- no later than twenty (20) TION OF CHANGE OF days after the publication NAME. of this notice. Notice is hereby given Dated: 2/13/2013 that Mervene Kewenvoy- /s/ Margene Namoki, ouma has petitioned the Clerk of the Court

In the Hopi Tribal file an appropriate plead- Court, Keams Canyon, ing with the Hopi Tribal Arizona Court no later than twenty In the Matter of the (20) days after the publi- Change of Name of: cation of this notice. Elaine Dorothy Dalton to Dated: 7/2/12 Elaine Dorothy Poseyesa. /s/ Belena Harvey, Clerk Case No. 2012-CV-0098, of the Court NOTICE OF PUBLICA- TION OF CHANGE OF NAME. Notice is hereby given that Elaine Dorothy Dal- ton has petitioned the court for the change of name, from: Elaine Dorothy Dalton to Elaine Dorothy Poseyesva. Any party seeking to intervene in said proceeding must