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Rick Baker Hopi High Cross Country Coach - Positively Affecting Lives of Hopi Boys Honored and Inducted at July 1, 2021 NFHS Hall of Fame Ceremony

Story on Page 2 Rick Baker sits at a conference waiting to be awarded (photo credit original sender)

HOPI TUTUVENI PO BOX 123 KYKOTSMOVI, AZ 86039 1110-01600-7460 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Wilma Mankiller’s greatness minted onto 2022 quarter -More on pg. 19 2 Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 Rick Baker Hopi High Cross Country Coach - Positively Affecting Lives of Hopi Boys

Honored and Inducted at July 1, 2021 NFHS Hall of Fame Ceremony

Romalita Laban, Managing Editor – Hopi Tutuveni ing, “Good morning” and after realizing it was already Baker during the time also described, “…at a young afternoon in Florida being three hours ahead of Arizona age I knew I could do something special..I was chosen Kykotstmovi, Ariz. - July 1, 2021 Rick Baker, Cross time, mentioned to the group while chuckling that he was to do this…somewhere, somehow someone said you can Country Coach for over thirty years for Hopi Jr./Sr. High still on Arizona time. His easy going nature and chuckle do this…”, and how those relationships with past team School, “The Legend” represented well at the National seemed to put the audience at ease while they chuckled, mates, students and remembering the fun times in addi- Federation of State High Schools (NFHS) Press Confer- as well. Baker went on to explain it was still hard to get tion to the competition, the mentors and past coaches, in ence held today at 10:00 a.m. MST. acclimated to the time and the humidity as he told the turn have inspired him. He recalled one of his coaches Hopi Tutuveni staff attended the hybrid format that al- group, “Where I come from, it’s dryyy” while drawing telling him, “You’re not a basketball player…you’re a lowed the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to proceed out his last syllable and chuckling a bit more. runner…I needed someone to tell me, hey this is who with an in person aspect, with limited in person atten- The other Inductees had a chance to greet the audience you are…that’s what I try to instill in the kids that I work dance while also allowing more attendees and viewers before each had the opportunity to share more statements with. Is that, hey you know, find yourself, find your pur- via internet connections to the live streaming event. The and recollections of past experience leading to the Induc- pose in life. Let’s ride it from here on out. press conference was held prior to the NFHS Hall of tion into the Hall of Fame. Baker finished the press conference successfully with Fame Induction Ceremony, which was at 3:00 p.m. MST In true “Baker” style and story-telling fashion he men- the rest of the Inductees and in time for other events slat- and also available via live streaming. tioned many memories and described coming from a vil- ed for the day leading up to the Induction Ceremony. It was explained in press releases and articles circulat- lage of about 500 members and the challenge and times During the Induction Ceremony, occurring today at ing on Hopi, via social media and on the NFHS website of his running days and how it impacted him. He made 3:00 p.m. MST, Baker was recognized and according to that Baker had been recognized in 2020 but due to the mention of some of the following, “…it inspired me to the NFHS speakers, “Rickey Baker led Hopi High School pandemic and the numerous shut-downs around the coun- take it and I went with it…also come from Hopi…known to 27 consecutive Arizona state boys cross country cham- try, the NFHS 2020 Induction Ceremony was not held. as distance runners so I also took it from there..” in re- pionships, but more importantly, he has positively affect- The NFHS, however, made statements regarding the im- calling his own days as a young runner, to talks he had ed the lives of hundreds of boys on the Hopi reservation.” portance of honoring Baker in person and therefore in- with his coaches and individuals who had an influence on The Induction Ceremony was one of pomp and circum- cluded him with the 2021 Inductees during the 2021 Hall him through to the days of becoming a Coach at Hopi Jr. stance complete with Baker dressed to par in a very nice of Fame Induction Ceremony. /Sr. High School located on the Hopi reservation which suit, being provided a very nice plaque and medal as well. Baker was introduced, along with other Inductees, as opened in 1987. He further explained, “I try to recruit It could be seen on Facebook and other sites that those being a part of the “Class of, officially, 2021 now” and in kids, who their fathers, their grandfathers were great he coached and mentored were happy for the honor being describing Baker, the speaker mentioned, “One of three runners…tried to work with that…” and how those tech- bestowed upon him. As well, community members and coaches that we have in this year’s class…he led Hopi niques and times with the students and athletes aided in family members of those who Baker coached were happy High School to 27 consecutive state cross country cham- developing positive relationships with those he coached to be sharing in celebrating such a committed and pos- pionships, he’s obviously tremendously impacted the and mentored at Hopi High School. itive role model to so many Hopi athletes and students. lives of thousands of kids on the reservation in Arizona, He also described some of his thoughts today by men- The honor that Rick Baker has achieved is not doubt one please welcome Rickey Baker.” tioning, “…going on 36 years now and you think about that will be remembered for years to come. After the general overview introduction, each Inductee retirement but you want to take it a little further…who- was given a few moments to introduce themselves and ever takes over the program you want to work with them share a few words and with that Baker began by stat- and I hope it’s one of my former runners” Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 3 HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL Third Quarter Session June 1, 2021

UNFINISHED BUSINESSMONTH OFTribal JULY members as itAGENDA relates to research study entitled,- PROPOSED 9:00 a.m. 1. Action Item #033-2021 – To Rescind Resolution “A Mixed Method to identify Causes of Kidney Cancer 8. Action Item #038-2021 – To approve modification H-016-2021 and entertain newly submitted Action Item/ Surgical Disparities in AZ” – Author/Dana Russell, Man- to Lease No. 608-016-03 (Dorothy Ami) to allow Hopi Resolution to accept and agree to the terms and condi- ager, Hopi Cancer Support Services Tribal Housing Authority to rebuild a new home due to tions of the Funding Agreement for Older Americans 4. Action Item #034-2021 – To approve continuation severe structural damage to existing home – Author/Mi- Act, Title III and authorize a limited waiver of sovereign of Johnson-O’Malley Contract as a “Mature Contract” chele Honanie, Realty Specialist, Office of Real Estate immunity as stated in Section 42 of the Agreement – Au- for the Hopi Head Start Program for an indefinite peri- Services - **Time Certain – July 8, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m. thor/Beatrice Norton, Program Manager, Office of Aging od of time and to change the Fiscal Year from December 9. Action Item #039-2021 – To approve modifica- and Adult Services – ADD-ON – 06/24/2021 – TABLED 1 – November 30, to July 1 – June 30, to coincide with tion to Lease No. 608-002-010 (Belinda Poleheptewa) TO JULY 6, 2022 - a.m. the Head Start Program’s funding cycle – Author/Rayma to allow Hopi Tribal Housing Authority to rebuild a new 2. Discussion of the I-40 Solar Project – Kendrick Duyongwa, Early Childhood Education Program Manag- home due to severe structural damage to existing home Lomayestewa, Hopi Renewable Energy Office/Fletcher er – Author/Michele Honanie, Realty Specialist, Office of Wilkinson, Hopi Utilities Corporation – TABLED UN- 5. Action Item #35-2021 – To approve a 5-year con- Real Estate Services - **Time Certain – July 8, 2021 @ TIL FURTHER NOTICE tinuation of funding for the Hopi Head Start Program and 11:00 a.m. NEW BUSINESS authorizes an Indirect Cost Rate of 4% to be implemented 10. Action Item #040-2021 – To approve a superseding 1. Action Item #028-2021 – To approve acceptance of – Author/Rayma Duyongwa, Early Childhood Education Resolution with regard to the name, scope and compo- funding in the amount of $854,769.53 from the Health Program Manager sition of the CARES Act Committee – Author/Jamie B. Resources and Service Administration – Author/Laverne 6. Action Item #036-2021 – To contract Snyder & Navenma, Chairman Hopi Cares Act Committee **Time Dallas, Director, Behavioral Health Services Butler, CPAs, PLLC to complete the Hopi Tribe’s annual Certain – July 6, 2021 @ 1:00 p.m. 2. Action Item #030-2021 – To accept the Final Re- audit for the year ended December 31, 2020 – Author/ 11. Budget Oversight Team to deliver Team’s collec- port for Project Namitunatya and approve submittal of a Anthony Laban, Jr., Assistant Finance Director, Office of tive Budget Recommendations – Clark W. Tenakhongva, manuscript to the Journal of Community Health entitled, Financial Management Chairman, Budget Oversight Team - **Time Certain – “Formative Assessment to Improve Cancer Screening 7. Action Item #037-2021 – To enter into a new Res- July 26, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. in American Indian Men: Native Patient Navigator and idential Lease Agreement with the Hopi Tribal Housing 12. Presentation of Book: Becoming Hopi, A Histo- mHealth Texting” – Author/Dana Russell, Manager, Hopi Authority for placement of a Modular Home within Mar- ry, Dr. Wesley Bernardini, Redlands University and Dr. Cancer Support Services lena Selina’s land assignment in the Village of Bacavi Greg Schachner, University of California Los Angeles - 3. Action Item #031-2021 – To approve and grant – Author/Michele Honanie, Realty Specialist, Office of **Time Certain – July 26, 2021 @ 1:00 p.m.” permission to identify and interview ten to fifteen Hopi Real Estate Service - **Time Certain – July 8, 2021 @ 4 Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 Official Announcement of Candidates for Hopi Chairman and Vice Chairman Elections

Romalita Laban,Hopi Managing Election Editor man Board and Vice Chairman Holds of the Hopi Certification Tribe by the podium to draw a numberEvent and when heon was Junepublic to meet29, and greet2021 the Candidates prior Lower Polacca, Ariz. – June 29, 2021 and describing the length of terms for the candida- seated, was then followed by Clark W. Tena- to the Village of Tewa Administrative staff pro- true to the Program Agenda times set, the Hopi cy being four (4) years, that candidates must be khongva. At this point more explanation was viding to-go meals to attendees before leaving Election Board and Staff began the Certifica- an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe being 25 provided noting in accordance with the Hopi for the evening. tion of Candidate for the Hopi Tribal Chairman years of age, able to speak the Hopi language Election Ordinance, that when there were only Below is a re-print of information included and Vice Chairman Elections event on time fluently, with a primary and physical residence two candidates for the Vice Chairman seat, in the Hopi Primary Election Date Reminders with Chris Hawk from the Village of Shungo- being on the Hopi reservation no less than two the names of those two would not be listed article published on May 19, 2021 and from pavi beginning the program as Emcee at ap- years prior to being certified, and not having on the Primary ballot. In accordance with the a recent July 2, 2021 Notice to Hopi Tribal proximately 6:01 p.m. been convicted of any crime or moral turpi- numbers drawn, the names would appear on Members from the Hopi Election Office: Hawk began by first introducing himself, tude. She then described the important things the General Election ballot, only. Candidates Thursday, July 29, 2021 - Deadline date to to the audience in the main gathering room the Board reviewed as being the packet of each for the Chairman seat were then called up to request for Absentee Ballot for the Primary of the Tewa Administrative Building, which candidate, that the individuals were enrolled draw their numbers in order following Alfred Election. at the time was only about ¼ full including Hopi members who were at least 25 years of Lomahquahu, Jr, Andrew Stephen Qumyinte- If you have turned 18 years of age or will be the Hopi Election staff and Board members, age and verified residency requirements along wa, David Norton Talayumptewa and finally, 18 on or before the election date, you can con- Tewa Administrative staff, VIP guests seated with having interviews with the candidates to Timothy Nuvangyaoma. tact the Elections Office for a Voter Registra- throughout the room and the panel of individ- determine language proficiency and that all At approximately 6:31 p.m. the Presenta- tion Form to register to vote, or to update voter uals seated from left to right being: Craig An- background checks, including Federal, State, tion of Candidates for Hopi Tribal Chairman information if you have changed your name or drews, Clark W. Tenakhongva Hopi Tribe Vice and local checks were completed and cleared. and Vice Chairman Elections scheduled to be mailing/physical address. Chairman, Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr., Andrew She described the process as taking “about 35 occurring at 7:10 p.m. began with explanation Eligible Members who can vote in the Hopi S. Qumyintewa, David N. Talayumptewa, and days” which included some delays due to the that each candidate would be allowed five min- Tribal Elections are: Timothy Nuvangyaoma, Hopi Tribe Chairman. “Covid-related” shutdowns and that the group utes to provide a statement. The panel was seated at the front of the room. was present to officially certify the candidates. The Candidates began making their state- •Hopi: Be a member or eligible for mem- More guests and the general public were seated The emcee then re-introduced Nasafotie Jr., ments, as they were called to the podium and bership in the Hopi Tribe as set forth in Art. II outside the main building under canopies set who continued with the portion of the agenda in the same order they drew numbers for name of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Hopi up for those not listed as VIP. scheduled to be occurring at 7:00 p.m. and list- placement on the ballots. Tribe; and In addition Hawk also noted that KUYI ed as: Overall all Candidates basically introduced •Age: Be eighteen (18) years of age or older Hopi Radio was carrying the event live on its “Certification of Candidates for the Vice themselves in the Hopi language, provided on Election day, per Election Ord. #34 Facebook page, as he waved at the equipment Chairman and Chairman for the 2021 Hopi comments in Hopi and English and gave very The Hopi Election Board encourages all el- set up just to the side of the podium, gesturing Tribal General Election – George Nasafotie Jr., brief background about the villages which they igible Hopi Voters to update their voter infor- to those watching the live feed and just before Chairman, Hopi Election Board come from, the clans they belong to and some mation. IF you are a new voter, IF you have introducing Ronald Adams from the Spider/ Candidate for Vice Chairman – Craig An- of their past experience. The Hopi Election moved away or back to the Hopi reservation Stick Clan, from the Village of Tewa. drews Board was stringent about the five minutes and have a change of address, IF you have Adams conducted the opening prayer and Candidate for Vice Chairman – Clark Wayne allotted to each candidate to make such state- changed your name or IF you just want to up- before George Nasafotie, Jr. who serves as Tenakhongva ments and some candidates almost ran out of date your voter information you may contact Chairman of the Hopi Election Board was Candidate for Chairman – Alfred Lomah- time just from first introducing themselves in the Hopi Tribal Registrar. introduced and then provided a welcome and quahu Jr. Hopi then rushed the very last statements. A IF you are going to be away from your poll- comments along with an introduction of the Candidate for Chairman – David Norton Ta- couple of Candidates seemed to do quite well ing site on Election Day, you may request for Hopi Election Board and Hopi Election staff layumptewa at providing an introduction and background an Absentee Ballot (vote by mail) OR if you and mentioned the Board, “…had a hard Candidate for Chairman – Andrew Stephen experience within the time allotted. would like to vote in the comfort of your home time…” and that the members worked hard on Qumyintewa Candidates for the Vice Chairman and you may request for an Absentee Ballot. The the Primary then will be going into the General Candidate for Chairman – Timothy Loren Chairman and their respective Villages are as DEADLINE to do so is: July 29, 2021. Elections and just before extending apprecia- Nuvangyaoma” follows: Information is available on the Hopi Elec- tion to the Candidates by stating, “Glad you all By this point in time it was approximately Vice Chairman Candidates; tion’s webpage on the Hopi Tribe’s website at: showed up tonight, we need you” before turn- 6:24 p.m. and the room was becoming filled as Craig Andrews – Village of Mishungnuvi https://www.hopi-nsn.gov/tribal-government/ ing the mic back over to Hawk. more audience members, who were previously Clark Wayne Tenakhongva – Village of Ho- hopi-elections-office/ Hawk then went in to acknowledging the seated outside, were allowed to come into the tevilla The Voter Registration Form and other Hopi Village of Tewa Board and staff before ex- main gathering room of the building. Chairman Candidates; Elections Office information are also available plaining the staff experienced “crunch time” After welcoming the newly seated guests David Norton Talayumptewa – Village of at the link. The Hopi Elections Office physical while preparing with all the logistics and set- Nasafotie, Jr. continued by calling out the Kykotsmovi address is: SW corner of AZ State Hwy 264, ting up for the event. He also acknowledged names of the individuals as Candidates for Andrew Stephen Qumyintewa – Village of B.I.A. Indian Route 2 (Leupp road) MP 47.7 the Special Guests present before then hand- Vice Chairman and Chairman and stated, Hotevilla Kykotsmovi, Ariz., 86039 ing the mic over to Darlene Lucario Nuvamsa, “Hopi Election Board at this time certifies the Timothy Loren Nuvangyaoma – Village of For more information contact the Hopi Elec- Hopi Election Alternate Board Member. individuals” and continued explaining that Mishungnuvi tions Office at: (928) 734-2507 or (928) 734- Lucario Nuvamsa provided an overview each candidate would be drawing numbers to Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. – Village of Bacavi 2508. The Fax line number is: (928) 734-1257. of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Hopi determine the order of how their names would After the Candidates provided the short Email inquiries can be sent to: kshupla@hopi. Tribe Article IV – Tribal Council, Section 9 and be placed on the ballot. statements, the event concluded at approxi- nsn.us Confirmation of the Requirements for a Chair- Nasafotie, Jr. then called Craig Andrews to mately 7:06 p.m. with time allowed for the Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 5

Official Announcement of Candidates for Hopi Chairman and Vice Chairman Elections, Pictures

All pictures by Carl Onsae/HT 6 Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 Public Service Announcement EXECUTIVE ORDER #01-2018 In anticipation of the Fourth of July Weekend the Hopi Department of Public Safety and Emergency Services would like to remind the Hopi Public that Executive Order Declaration of Extreme Fire Danger #01-2018 Declaration of Extreme Fire Danger is still in effect. "WHEREAS, current data from the U.S. Drought Monitor and the climate assessment As a result, the following Restrictions and Sanctions are to be observed within the for the Southwest indicates that the Hopi Indian Reservation is experiencing below average Boundaries of the Hopi Reservation, even after the Fourth of July Weekend, as well. precipitation, this is a trend for the past three to four years and we are in a state of severe Open burning is prohibited within the Reservation woodlands, wetlands, rangelands, drought; and farming areas, residential areas and near public facilities. WHEREAS, the dry conditions along with high winds, has resulted in 6 of human caused Fireworks are prohibited. The possession and/or use of fireworks are strictly prohib- fires on the Hopi Reservation have already occurred in 2018 and pose extreme wildfire ited due to the high fire risk. Fireworks will be confiscated by Hopi Law Enforcement threats which necessitates the issuance of certain restrictions and sanctions for the protection Service Officers. of life, property, natural and cultural resources on the Hopi Indian Reservation; and Camp fires are prohibited within residential areas. Charcoal grills, propane and wood WHEREAS, the adopted Hopi Tribal policies and plans including the Hopi Drought Contingency Plan, Hopi Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, Hopi Wild land Fire Management stoves are allowed within a 10 foot area of a residence, provided that it is clear of any Plan and Hopi Integrated Woodlands Management Plan, outlines steps to mitigate flammable material. Furthermore: uncontrolled wildfire and recognizes the authority of the Executive Offices to initiate decla- •The fire must be constantly monitored and controlled to assure it will not become rations to prevent such fire hazards; and unmanageable. WHEREAS, the use of Hopi range lands and woodlands will increase in the summer No burning is allowed during "RED FLAG WARNING" days as determined by the and fall months due to agricultural preparations, wood harvesting and hunting activities. National Weather Service or when there are sustained winds in excess of 5 miles per NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman and the Vice Chairman of the hour. Hopi Tribe, hereby declares that a State of Extreme Fire Danger be recognized. Any violations of this Executive Order will be prosecuted in accordance with the It IS FURTHER DECLARED the following restrictions and sanctions are hereby placed Hopi Code. within the boundaries of the Hopi Indian Reservation until further notice: • Open burning is prohibited within the Reservation woodlands, wetlands, rangelands, Questions may directed to Mr. Paul Saufkie at 928-401-0461 areas, residential areas and near public facilities. “• Fireworks are prohibited. The possession or use of fireworks is prohibited due to the high fire danger. Fireworks will be confiscated by BIA Law Enforcement Officers and/or Hopi Resource Enforcement Services Officers. • Camp fires are prohibited within residential areas. Charcoal grills, propane and wood Want to Advertise with the stoves are allowed within a 10 foot area of a residence only if it is clear of flammable material. The fire must be constantly monitored and controlled to assure it will not become an uncontrolled fire. Hopi Tutuveni? No burning is allowed on “”RED FLAG WARNING”” days as determined by the Na- Are you confused on how to advertise in the local tional Weather Service or when sustaining wind is in excess of 5 miles per hour. newspaper? The Hopi Tutuveni can help you. With BE IT FINALLY DECLARED that any violations of this Executive Order may be pros- ecuted in accordance with Hopi Code: our friendly staff to help you with your advertise- 3.4.S CIVIL DAMAGES: A. A person subject to the civil jurisdiction of the Hopi Tribe, but not subject to the criminal ment, advertising is now made Easy! jurisdiction of the Hopi Tribe, who engages in conduct in the territory that constitutes a violation Call or email today. of this Code shall be liable to the Hopi Tribe for the following civil damages: 1. Civil damages not to exceed $15,000 upon a finding by the court that the person engaged in conduct constituting an offense defined in this Code as a “”dangerous offense””. 2. Civil damages not to exceed $10,000 upon a finding by the court that the person engaged in Call 928-734-3281 conduct constituting an offense defined in this Code as a “”serious offense””. 3. Civil damages not to exceed $5,000 upon a finding by the court that the person engaged in conduct constituting an offense defined in this Code as an “”offense””. 4. Civil damages not to exceed $2,500 upon finding by the court that the person engaged in conduct constituting an offense defined in this Code as a “”minor offense””. 5. Civil damages not to exceed $1,500 upon a finding by the court that the person engaged in conduct constituting an offense defined in this Code as a “”petty offense””. The Hopi Tutuveni Team would B. The Tribal Prosecutor is authorized to file civil actions on behalf of the Hopi Tribe for civil damages pursuant to subsection A of this Section. 3.8.6 CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY like to give a huge A. A person, who intentionally, knowingly or recklessly defaces, damages or tampers with property not his own, whether public or private, is guilty of an offense. B. age of property in an amount of five thousand is guilty of a serious offense. Congratulations to 3.8.8 BURNING . A. A person who recklessly causes a fire or explosion that result in damage to an occupied structure, a structure, Wild/and or property is guilty of an offense. Rick Baker on his success B. A person who knowingly and unlawfully damages an occupied structure by knowingly caus- ing a fire or explosion, or commits burning to property in an amount of five thousand dollars or more is guilty of a serious offense. Executed this 19th day of April 2018 Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 7 Hopi Law Enforcement Hopi Law Enforcement Services May FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE2021 ReportDepartment of Natural Resources = 3 Submitted by: Hopi Law Enforcement Suicide/Attempted Suicide/Ideations = 1 Services Welcomes One Services Disorderly Conduct = 14 Suspicious Person/Cir. = 20 Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – June 14, 2021, Drugs = 2 New Officer HLES provides this report as a service Theft/Fraud = 6 to the citizens of the Hopi Reservation. Fight/DV = 22 HLES reserves the right to restrict the re- Traffic Offenses = 104 lease of certain reports, which may not be Fire/Controlled Burns = 24 available or are currently under investiga- Trespassing = 1 tion. During the month of May 2021, Hopi Found Property = 2 Law Enforcement Services responded to a Threatening = 7 total of 837 calls for service. Gas Leak = 1 Accidents = 7 Wanted Person = 5 Indecent Exposure = 2 Harassment = 4 Agency Assist = 18 Weapons Offense = 2 Information = 32 Illegal Dumping/Littering = 2 Alarm = 3 Welfare/Property/Security Checks = 320 Juvenile Problem = 2 DRUGS SEIZED: 15.575 total grams Alcohol Offenses = 64 Marijuana 1.125 total grams of Meth Kidnapping = 1 1451.98 total ounces Alcohol Animal/Livestock Calls = 74 FIREARMS SEIZED:1 Medical Calls = 12 TOTAL ARRESTS: 48 (34 booked and ARPA/NAGPRA = 1 14 cited and released/charges filed) Noise Disturbance = 3 DISCLAIMER: An arrest is not an in- Assault = 5 dication of guilt; all parties are innocent Probation/Parole Violation = 1 until proven guilty in a court of law. Initial Photo provided by original sender Attempt to Locate/Missing Persons = 14 charges can be reduced or dropped at the Property Damage/Vandalism = 21 discretion of the Hopi Tribal Prosecutor. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE law enforcement training. Officer Lomay- Breaking & Entering = 7 The Hopi Law Enforcement Services Submitted by: Hopi Law Enforcement estewa’s graduating class had a total of Sex Offenses = 5 can be reached at 928-734-7340 for emer- Services thirteen who successfully completed the Child Abuse = 4 gency and calls for service. For HLES academy. Officer Lomayestewa will now Shooting = 3 Administration, Records requests or Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – June 14, 2021 Hopi undergo a 12 week field training program. Civil Disputes/Citizens Assist = 17 non-emergencies call 928-734-7344. Law Enforcement Services welcomes Of- Officer Stanley Lomayestewa previous- Stabbing = 1 ficer Stanley Lomayestewa who gradu- ly worked with the Hopi Tribe’s Wildlife ated from the Northeastern Arizona Law and Ecosystem Management Program. He Enforcement Training Academy (NALE- began his employment with Hopi Law TA) on June 10, 2021. NALETA is run Enforcement Services as a Police Recruit through Northland Pioneer College and on July 06, 2020. Officer Lomayestewa is Hopi Tribe Enrollment Office Updates is held at the Jake Flake Emergency Ser- Fog Clan from the Village of Shungopavi. Submitted by: Dione A. Naha, member information. Individuals request- vices Institute in Taylor, Ariz. NALETA Hopi Law Enforcement Services Enrollment Coordinator ing a New or Renewed ID card may be is a certified Arizona Peace Officer Stan- (HLES) congratulates Officer Lomayes- For Hopi Tutuveni added to a wait list as we await supplies. dards and Training (AzPOST) academy tewa and his graduating class. HLES is All other services are available, please see where recruits undergo an eighteen week excited to continue to add to the program Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – July 1, 2021 and website for further details: www.hopi-nsn. academy, completing over 700 hours of and is actively recruiting new Officers. per Executive Order #010-2021, the En- gov. rollment Office has reopened for business. Office contact information is as follows: We are following the “Return to Work” Lisa Yowytewa, Verification Clerk Guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety. Phone: 928-734-3132 email: LYowyte- The current office hours are: Monday [email protected] – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with the office Dione Naha, Enrollment Coordinator closed during the Lunch Hour from 12-1 Phone: 928-734-3134 [email protected]. p.m. us We kindly request updates to tribal 8 Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 A Reflection of Family and Career Accomplishments Dr. Daniel Honahni

uncle12/22/1942 Anthony Honahnie, and - his 6/8/2021 10 surviving siblings. gram and Associate Professor at the University of New Dan is also survived by his loving companion, Delores Mexico (1973- 1978); President of the College of Ganado Lee. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sib- (1980-1985); Private Business Owner in Flagstaff, Ariz. lings, a son, a step-daughter, son-in-law, grandson, and 4 (1985-1990); Hopi Tribal Operations Director (1991- nephews. Daniel was laid to rest at the village cemetery 1999), President and CEO of the Moenkopi Development in Moenkopi, Ariz. on June 9, 2021. Corporation (2002-2010) of which his accomplishments Daniel was a distinguished and natural born leader who are the Moenkopi Village Wastewater Treatment Plant, led his entire family to follow the traditional values and Tuuvi Travel Center and the Moencopi Legacy Inn Hotel vision of what it means to be a Hopi through core values & Suites. of humility, prayer, faith, commitment to family, diligent In 2018, he officially retired from being the Executive work, and working for the good of others. These tradi- Director of the Hopi Tribe, which was his third impact- tional values guided his cultural participation, sharing ful role for his Hopi People. Daniel regularly, over three of traditional knowledge, preservation of family and his decades, provided consulting services to 41 tribes, tribal passionate and dedicated career. organizations and schools on topics related to budget pol- Daniel joined the United States Army Reserves after icies, curriculum development, organizational manage- graduating from Tuba City High School in 1961 and was ment, education and program evaluation. Throughout his later Honorably Discharged in September 1964. He en- career, Daniel served on several state and national boards, rolled in a college correspondence extension program including the President of the Arizona Commission on In- with LaSalle University, earning his Degree in Account- dian Affairs, National Indian Education Advisory Coun- ing while he concurrently worked as the Comptroller for cil, and the National Indian Education Association. He Submitted by: Kathleen Honahni the Hopi Tribe (1965-1967). During this same period, he was also instrumental in working with Eloise Cobell in Moenkopi, Ariz – June 18, 2021, Daniel Honahni, 78, also developed the Hopi Department of Education, which the financial research and analysis, that led to initiating left this world peacefully, among loved ones on Tuesday, subsequently led to a higher education opportunity in the class action lawsuit against the federal government June 8, 2021 at his family home in the Upper Village of Boston, Mass. where he earned his Master’s Degree in for mismanaging Indian trust monies and assets and im- Moenkopi, Ariz. He was a member of Hopi Tribe, Sun Education from Harvard University in 1971, as a highly properly accounting for those funds, resulting in the larg- Clan, and known by his Hopi name Loma Ledayo – recruited member of an elite cohort of Native American est class action lawsuit settled for $3.4 billion in 2009. Beautiful Fox. Daniel was born December 22, 1942, in scholars from across the nation. He was the recipient of Daniel’s career contributions and accolades were as- Tuba City, Ariz. and was the oldest of the 14 children of Honorary Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of tounding, but his most valuable, cherished, and influen- Alton Honahni Sr. and Nora J. Dalton Pavatea. Daniel Islandiae in 1980. His pursuit of education was encour- tial roles were that as a Hopi, a son, oldest brother, fa- was the figurative link to every descendant of -his par aged and supported by the Hopi Tribal Council, Hopi el- ther, uncle, nephew, grandpa, and friend. His physical ents; even the youngest members of the Honahni lineage ders, village members, and his family, all who relied on presence will be missed tremendously, but his love and knew him as Kwa’ah and were respectful to him. Dan is him to advance the Hopi Tribe in matters of economic memory will live on in our hearts until we see him again. survived by 7 daughters and a step-daughter, 25 grand- development, tribal sovereignty, and education. Correspondence to the Honahni family may be emailed to children, 16 great-grandchildren, 43 nieces and nephews Daniel served many capacities in his lifetime being: [email protected]. and their children‘s children, aunt Bernice Talahytewa, Executive Director for the Pueblo Teacher Training Pro-

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IRS announces ‘Dirty Dozen’ tax scams for 2021, Americans urged to watch out for tax scams during the pandemic FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE of a scam: PIN is a six-digit code known only to the taxpayer and IR-2021-135, June 28, 2021 •Any text messages, random incoming phone calls or to the IRS. It helps prevent identity thieves from filing emails inquiring about bank account information or re- fraudulent tax returns using a taxpayer’s personally iden- Washington, D.C. – The Internal Revenue Service to- questing recipients to click a link or verify data should be tifiable information. day began its “Dirty Dozen” list for 2021 with a warning considered suspicious and deleted without opening. Using an IP PIN is, in essence, a way to lock a tax ac- for taxpayers, tax professionals and financial institutions •Be alert to mailbox theft. Frequently check mail and count. 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The IRS won’t IP PIN will be rejected and paper returns will go through This year’s “Dirty Dozen” will be separated into four initiate contact by phone, email, text or social media additional scrutiny for fraud. separate categories: pandemic-related scams like Eco- asking for Social Security numbers or other personal or Reducing fraud nomic Impact Payment theft; personal information cons financial information related to Economic Impact Pay- The IRS and its Security Summit partners in the states including phishing, ransomware and phone ‘vishing’; ments. and the private-sector tax community have made changes ruses focusing on unsuspecting victims like fake chari- Taxpayers should remember that the IRS website, IRS. to help reduce identity theft-related refund fraud that are ties and senior/immigrant fraud; and schemes that per- gov, is the agency’s official website for information on noticeable to the average person filing a return: suade taxpayers into unscrupulous actions such as Offer payments, refunds and other tax information. •Tax software providers agreed to strengthen password In Compromise mills and syndicated conservation ease- Unemployment fraud leading to inaccurate taxpayer protocols. This is the first line of defense for these com- ments. 1099-Gs panies to make sure their products are secure. The agency compiled the list into these categories Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many taxpayers •State tax agencies began asking for taxpayers’ driver’s based on who perpetuates the schemes and who they im- lost their jobs and received unemployment compensation license numbers as another way for people to prove their pact. In addition to today’s scams the IRS will highlight from their state. However, scammers also took advantage identities. the other schemes over the next three days. of the pandemic by filing fraudulent claims for unemploy- •The IRS limited the number of tax refunds going to The IRS urges all taxpayers to be on guard, especially ment compensation using stolen personal information of financial accounts or addresses. during the pandemic, not only for themselves, but also for individuals who had not filed claims. Payments made on •The IRS masked personal information from tax tran- other people in their lives. these fraudulent claims went to the identity thieves. scripts. "We continue to see scam artists use the pandemic to The IRS reminds taxpayers to be on the lookout for Multi-factor authentication can help steal money and information from honest taxpayers in receiving a Form 1099-G reporting unemployment com- It is important for taxpayers filing in 2021 to know that a time of crisis," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. pensation that they didn’t receive. For people in this sit- online tax software products available to both taxpayers "We provide this list to alert taxpayers about common uation, the IRS urges them to contact their appropriate and tax professionals will contain options for multi-factor scams that fraudsters use against their victims. At the state agency for a corrected form. If a corrected form authentication. Multi-factor authentication allows users IRS, we are dedicated to stopping these criminals, but it’s cannot be obtained so that a taxpayer can file a timely tax to better protect online accounts. One way this is accom- up to all of us to remain vigilant to protect ourselves and return, taxpayers should complete their return claiming plished is by requiring a security code sent to a mobile our families." only the unemployment compensation and other income phone in addition to the username and password used to Taxpayers are encouraged to review the “Dirty Dozen: they actually received. See Identity Theft and Unem- access the account. list in a special section on IRS.gov and should be alert to ployment Benefits for tax details and DOL.gov/fraud for The IRS and its Security Summit partners have formed these scams during tax filing season and throughout the state-by-state reporting information. an information sharing center that allows them to quickly year. Additional protection to help protect taxpayers identify emerging scams and react to protect taxpayers. Economic Impact Payment theft IRS makes IP PINs available to all taxpayers – adding The Identity Theft Tax Refund Fraud Information Shar- A continuing threat to individuals is from identi- another layer of security ing and Analysis Center is now operational. ty thieves who try to steal Economic Impact Payments To help taxpayers avoid identity theft, the IRS this year Also, check out our recent A Closer Look column for (EIPs), also known as stimulus payments. Most eligible made its Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) program avail- more on how to be vigilant about tax scams. Visit Identity people will get their payments automatically from the able to all taxpayers. Previously it was available only to Theft Central and Tax Fraud Alerts for more information IRS. Taxpayers should watch out for these tell-tale signs victims of ID theft or taxpayers in certain states. The IP on how to protect against or report identity theft or fraud. 10 Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 Pope to meet with Canada Indigenous

Pope Francis speaks from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to a crowd of faithful and pilgrims gathered for the Sunday Angelus noon prayer in this June 6, 2021 file photo,. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis, file) Nicole Winfield in one school, 215 bodies in another and 182 in a third — tem, in the hopes of responding to the suffering of Indige- Associated Press have revived calls, including from Prime Minister Justin nous peoples and the ongoing effects of intergenerational Trudeau, for the pope to make a formal apology. trauma." ROME — Pope Francis has agreed to meet in Decem- From the 19th century until the 1970s, more than A papal apology was one of 94 recommendations from ber with Indigenous survivors of Canada's notorious res- 150,000 Indigenous children were forced to attend Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, but the idential schools amid calls for a papal apology for the state-funded Christian boarding schools in an effort to as- Canadian bishops conference said in 2018 that the pope Catholic Church's role in the abuse and deaths of thou- similate them into Canadian society. Thousands of chil- could not personally apologize for the residential schools. sands of Indigenous children. dren died there of disease and other causes, with many Pope Benedict XVI, who retired in 2013, met with The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops said never returned to their families. some former students and victims in 2009 and told them Francis had invited the delegations to the Vatican and Nearly three-quarters of the 130 residential schools of his "personal anguish" over their suffering. But he of- would meet separately with three groups — First Na- were run by Roman Catholic missionary congregations, fered no apology. tions, Métis and Inuit — during their Dec. 17-20 visit. with others operated by the Presbyterian, Anglican and After last month's discovery of the 215 bodies, Francis The pope will then preside over a final audience with all the United Church of Canada, which today is the largest too expressed his pain and pressed religious and political three groups Dec. 20, the conference said in a statement Protestant denomination in the country. authorities to shed light on "this sad affair." But he didn't Tuesday. The government formally apologized for the policy offer an apology, either. The Vatican didn't confirm the visit Wednesday, but the and abuses in 2008. In addition, the Presbyterian, Angli- The Argentine pope, however, has apologized for Holy See's in-house news portal reported on the bishops' can and United churches have apologized for their roles the sins and crimes committed by the Catholic Church statement. The Canadian bishops said the trip was con- in the abuse. against Indigenous peoples during the colonial era con- tingent on the pandemic and that the delegations would The Canadian bishops didn't mention the demand for a quest of the Americas. He begged forgiveness during a include survivors of the residential schools, Indigenous papal apology in the statement, saying only that Francis 2015 visit to Bolivia and in the presence of Indigenous elders and youths, as well as Indigenous leaders and Ca- was "deeply committed to hearing directly from Indige- groups, suggesting that a similar in-person mea culpa nadian bishops. nous peoples." might be in the offing in December. In recent weeks, investigators using ground-penetrat- It said he had personally invited the delegations of In- The Canadian bishops said they hoped the meetings ing radar have reported finding hundreds of unmarked digenous and would use the meetings for "expressing his would "lead to a shared future of peace and harmony graves at the sites of two residential schools for Indige- heartfelt closeness, addressing the impact of colonization between Indigenous peoples and the Catholic Church in nous children. The discoveries — more than 600 graves and the role of the Church in the residential school sys- Canada." Rent this space in our newspaper reach out to potential customers email: [email protected] to rent this space Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 11 Greetings from the 100 Mile Club! Creating a Smile that Shines Just Let’s Keep Moving Like You Submitted by: Sandra Ovah, Program Co- it can make working out more fun. Choose Hopi CHR Community Information for ordinator – Hopi Wellness Center activities that you enjoy, fit into your sched- ule, and are within your budget will also Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – June 30, 2021 and the help you stick with it. Select a few things Hopi Tutuveni Submitted by: Geralynn D. Dukepoo, and gum tissue and can infect and harm weeks are flying by for the 100 Mile Club that keep you moving and a few that help participants. We are now in week 9 of the you build muscles. Be prepared; choose a Hopi CHR Program the nerves and blood at the core of the Club and have gone through the Crazy Sock, few activities you can do outside and a few FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE tooth. Lunar, PJ, Reggae and the Bubble run/walk you can do inside when the weather is bad. Why is Fluoride important? Fluoride events. As we move along in the weeks, con- Reminders to the participants: Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – July 7, 2021 The supports healthy tooth enamel, the outer tinue to find that motivation to see the goal 1.Make sure you are submitting your Hopi CHRs will be providing Fluoride protective layer of each tooth, and fights you have set for yourself - be it reaching 100 mileage on a bi-weekly basis. Application Events for ages 18 years and the bacteria (cavities) that harm teeth and miles for the 100 Mile Club, participating 2.Print legibly on your hard copy log younger. Are your children in need of gums. in upcoming runs/walks, or reaching goals sheet using the name you registered with, some TLC (Tender Loving Care) for their Reminder in your choice of physical activity. You will not a nickname and/or an alias name. pearly whites? We got them covered. Our Mouths contain BACTERIA + overcome this Covid hibernation and rebuild 3.When entering your miles on the digi- Join the Hopi Community Health Rep- SUGARS in our Food/Drinks which turns to become a stronger and more active per- tal log sheets, do not include words, i.e., 2 resentative (CHR) Program to help pre- to STICKY PLAQUE build-up which then son. Uma Ovi Nahongvitotani! miles, three miles. Enter numbers only. vent cavities and promote healthy smiles turns to ACID DAMAGE to teeth/gums FITNESS 4.You are responsible for making contact across the Hopi Reservation beginning PREVENTION Maintaining Your Motivation with the 100 Mile Club if you do not receive July 19 through July 26, 2021. Fluoride applications have been an es- It’s easy to start an exercise routine once a response from Google forms after submit- Q&A sential oral health treatment for decades you’ve decided it’s time for a change, but, ting mileage via the links provided weekly. What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a natural and now the Hopi CHR Program will keeping it up is a challenge for many peo- 5.Please utilize only one method of mile- mineral that builds strong teeth and pre- provide this valuable service in your com- ple. Hitting a roadblock or two is normal, age submission – hard copy log sheets or vents cavities. munity. Remember to keep smiling; even but by planning ahead, you can overcome it. digitally (links). If you chose to submit your How are cavities harmful? Cavities oc- under your face masks! There are bound to be days when you have a miles using the hard copy log sheets, do not bad work out or don’t get to exercise at all. enter your miles on the links provided. cur when bacteria build up on teeth and For more information or questions When this happens, the most important thing 6.You are encouraged to submit your run/ gums and form a sticky layer of plaque. about this event, feel free to contact the is to accept it, turn any negative thoughts walk photos to the Hopi Wellness Center Plaque produces an acid that erodes teeth CHR office at (928) 737-6342 into positive thoughts, and plan to get back email or to the Hopi Wellness Center Face- at it the next day. book page using the hashtag #2021Vir- Track Your Activity tual100MC. Stay on track with your routine by keep- DIGITAL LOG SHEETS ing a record of the activity that you do. It Digital log sheet links will be provided in can help keep you more accountable for weekly emails and posted on the Hopi Well- times that you do not make time for activity, ness Center Facebook page. All of the week- and times that you could have done more. A ly links will remain open until Friday, July record or log will also help you see patterns 30, 2021 and will close promptly at 5:00 so you can adjust your routine to work better p.m. Once the links are closed, we will no for you. longer accept digital mileage submissions. Mix Up Your Routine HARD COPY LOG SHEETS Mix up your routine with activities you Hard copy log sheets will be submitted on enjoy; you’ll have more fun, and you’ll stay a bi-weekly basis. The last day for all log active longer. Changing up your routine will sheets to be submitted is on July 30, 2021 also help you work different muscles. Let’s at 5:00 p.m. say you’re getting tired of walking every Inquiries regarding the 100 Mile Club day, for a change of pace, you could try a may be made through the following options: group fitness class once a week instead. On Telephone number: (928) 734-3432 another day, you could do a brisk walk or [email protected] bike ride with a friend. Hopi Wellness Center Facebook page Find an Exercise Buddy Hopi Wellness Center Facebook messen- Having an exercise buddy or a group to ger work out with can be a real motivator. If you We greatly appreciate your patience and have regular planned activities with a group understanding as we move through this or even just one other person, it helps hold year’s Virtual 100 Mile Club. you accountable and get you moving. Plus, 12 HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services Covid-19 Emergency Response June 30, 2021 Report “KYKOTSMOVI, AZ – June 30, 2021 — we need to signs of heat exhaustion, which can lead to a potentially leased by the Hopi Department of Health & Human Ser- all make it our personal responsibility to ask everyone deadly case of heat stroke. vices, and the data shown reflects patients tested at the we come in contact with to get vaccinated. This week we Water Safety Hopi Health Care Center and at the Tuba City Regional have seen our number of COIVID-19 cases increase to Enjoy your pool if you have one, but be sure to watch Health Care Corporation specifically on Hopi tribal mem- five in last 14-days. If you aren’t fully vaccinated, be sure children at all times. Have a phone nearby in case of an bers. The data from Lower and Upper Munqapi is consol- to wear a mask, washing hands frequently, and maintain- emergency and never swim when you’re feeling sick or idated until specific data can be re-verified. (+) number ing distance around those who aren’t members of your have diarrhea. You’ll find other pool safety tips here.” decreased due to individual being identified from another household as mandated on the Hopi reservation. While “Food Safety village. The community of residence for one Hopi Tribal off the reservation continue to wear your mask around Independence Day is a great holiday for get-togethers member who tested positive at HHCC is in the Phoenix large gatherings and avoid large gatherings all together and sharing great food. Some simple precautions will metropolitan area. The community of residence for four as much as possible where required by federal, local, or help prevent foodborne illness from spoiling the party. Hopi Tribal members who tested positive at HHCC is in business rules. Some examples: Winslow. The data here does not include all state-wide In the past weeks we have seen ceremonially dances Wash your hands before preparing or serving food; data from other facilities such as Flagstaff, Winslow, in some of our villages and encourage everyone to con- Keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood separate from Phoenix or other hospitals. tinue mask during the dances as COVID-19 is still active ready-to-eat foods such as salads and fruit to prevent *Note: These data include newly added testing results during any and all social gatherings. cross- contamination; Use a meat thermometer to make from the Abbott ID NOW machine since April 20, 2020 COVID-19 Safety - This week, the Centers for Disease sure what you are grilling reaches the proper temperature. ** A total of 1287+ individuals who tested positive are Control and Prevention (CDC) classified the so-called Remember to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold members of the Hopi Tribe. Delta variant of COVID-19 — B.1.617.2 — as a variant and refrigerate leftovers after 2 hours to reduce the risk + Includes Village member(s) retested positive” of concern. Its shift from a variant of interest reflects the of illness. “Prevention: Delta variant’s higher transmissibility and the potential Have a safe and happy 4th of July! Watch for Symptoms - people with COVID-19 have that the human immune system and antibody treatments Vaccinations are available at the Hopi Health Care had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from are less effective against it. Center for those adolescents’ 12-years and older. Parents mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear The Delta variant is in Arizona. In the past week the need to call (928)737 - 6029/6081/6257 or 6204 to sched- 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have Navajo Nation reported one case of the Delta variant. ule appointments. For Moenkopi residents Tuba City Re- mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms Variants such as Delta (B.1.617.2) raise the prospect of gional Health Care will have a Pfizer vaccine community may have COVID-19: more contagious and potentially more lethal forms of the drive-up vaccine clinic now available for individual’s • Fever or chills virus. Vaccines have proven highly effective against Del- 12-years and older. Call 1-866-976-5941 to schedule • Cough ta and other variants, so if you aren’t already vaccinated your appointment. • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing please consider doing so as soon as possible to protect Here is a quick overview of the COVID-19 statistics on • Fatigue yourself and others. If you only received one dose of the a national, state, and local level: • Muscle or body aches vaccine, make the time to get your second dose/shot as As of June 30, 2021 the United Sates now has ap- • Headache soon as possible. proximately 33.42million confirmed positive cases with • New loss of taste or smell In the coming days our Community Health Representa- 14,168 new cases and over 600,859 deaths reported. • Sore throat tives (CHR) Program and student workers will be coming Over 892,236 confirmed positive cases now exist in • Congestion or runny nose to your community and villages providing educational in- Arizona. Of those, close to 16,622are in Navajo County • Nausea or vomiting formation on how you can prevent COVID-19 and infor- alone. • Diarrhea mation on getting you and families vaccinated – please The Hopi Health Care Center has tested over 9,619 pa- This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC keep a lookout for them in your community / village and tients to this date. Over 1,398 of those tests at Hopi Health will continue to update this list as we learn more about share these informational educational material. Care Center came back positive with 1013 from Hopi COVID-19. Older adults and people who have severe un- Here are some Heat Safety tips as we approach the Tribal members. Tuba City Regional Health Care Cor- derlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or Fourth of July Holiday. poration reported 274 positives for Hopi Villages with a diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more For everyone, be safe in the heat. Be sure to stay hy- combined number of 1287 positive Hopi Tribal members. serious complications from COVID-19 illness.” drated, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, apply The information below provides a glimpse of the cur- sunscreen frequently, and limit your time outdoors during rent numbers in those respective villages. the hottest parts of the day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Know the The information by villages presented above is re- Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES 13 Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services Covid-19 Emergency Response June 30, 2021 Report, Cont. 14 Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 Hopi (Arizona) High School’s Baker Builds Cross Country Dynasty By Nate Perry on May 10, 2021 here, but it never came about till 1987, “Nahongvita is a Hopi word, and it find a different way to get through to the https://nfhs.org after I had graduated from college. When really fits in with the cross country pro- kids, and that was mainly what I talked the school opened, it was my chance to gram because in a lot of our cultural cer- about.” “Rick Baker has become one of the come back and coach at the high school emonies that we have, the elders use that “Question: You also coached the boys most successful boys cross country coach- level, which was something that I wanted. word. Nahongvita means like to dig really basketball team at Hopi and won a state es in the nation since his arrival at Hopi It was my dream job to come back to the deep, deep down in your soul; no matter championship over your 18” High School in Keams Canyon, Arizona reservation and help our next generation how tired you are, no matter how you “I grew up playing different sports. I in 1987. of kids coming up. It was perfect timing feel physically or mentally, you have to really enjoyed basketball, and that’s also Three years later, Baker led Hopi to for me to get into the high school, which find that strength somewhere within you. a big sport out here at Hopi. When the its first state boys cross country champi- is” And that strength comes by our spiritual opportunity came to coach boys basket- onship, and his teams didn’t lose anoth- “now Hopi Junior Senior High School, prayers that we do. So, it really fits right ball, I applied and got hired, and we took er state title until 2017 – a streak of 27 and it has been a perfect fit for me, and in with our cross country program because that team to the state title in 1997, I be- consecutive team championships. The 27 I’ve been there for 33 years now.” we train so hard, we race so hard, that we lieve. But just being involved with vari- consecutive state cross country titles is a “I think a lot of credit goes to the run- use this word as motivation to find that ous sports growing up, that interest (in national record and is third all-time when ners, the kids that came out for the team. inner strength somewhere very deep in coaching other sports) was always there. considering all sports (girls swimming I just guided them and told them, “this there. The harder you train,” “hopefully, And I applied the same methods, same and boys swimming). is what we’re going to do; this is where the easier the race is going to be, and Na- techniques, same coaching style that I did Baker’s 1999 team scored a perfect 15, we’re going to go; and hopefully someday hongvita is a really, really strong, special in cross country to basketball, and we’ve which means Hopi runners finished 1-2- we can capture a state title.” I think with word that we use as hope.” had some really talented kids while I’ve 3-4-5. Perhaps most amazing about the those types of expectations and those team “Question: Running holds a great his- coached. So, yeah, it was a big part of my streak is that Hopi continued to win de- goals that we set, the kids buy into it. And torical and cultural significance among plan. I always wanted to be a head basket- spite moving into larger classifications. after you win your first state title, then you the Hopi people, bearing connections to ball coach, and when I got the opportuni- Hopi won 11 straight 2A titles (1990- win your second, your third, and by the a number of ancestral practices including ty, I jumped at it. A lot of the same kids 2000), six consecutive 3A titles (2001- time you win your fifth, I think the kids prayer, hunting, messaging and competi- that run cross country play basketball, and 2006) and 10 straight 4A titles (2007-16). that come into the program just have that tion between villages, as well as physi- then track, too. And then those nine state Since the streak ended, Hopi has finished expectation now, and they don’t want to be cal wellness. What does that significance title winners, some of them won like three runner-up the past three years. Baker start- the team to lose the state title streak. The mean to you personally, and how” or four state titles while they were here at ed coaching the girls cross country team thing is, I think, just keeping them moti- “Growing up out here in the 60s, a lot of Hopi, and those kids were really talented. three years ago and has led his teams to vated. Just talking to them, not just about our cultural ceremonies were really strong You still coach them, and you still talk to two second-place finishes. winning the state title, but being champi- yet. My grandpa and my uncles and my them, and it’s just icing on the cake when He has also coached Hopi’s boys bas- ons in life and having them continue their dad, they really drilled it into my head you win a team state title and then also ketball team for 18 years, with a 2A state career in whatever career they choose af- that physical activity is really a big part of have individual state champions.” title in 1997, and the girls and boys track ter they graduate from high school.” our Hopi tradition. Going planting is one “As a coach, I think you have a lot and field teams for the past 10 years. Nine “I think it’s something that we em- of the things that we’re getting ready for of roles, but I think I’m a servant. I like of his track and field athletes have won in- braced. We knew that we had that target now in the spring, and that is really, really to look at myself as a servant because I dividual state titles. During his days as a on our back and we knew that if anybody hard work, going to the fields. And then serve these kids and their parents and the high school athlete, Baker was Arizona’s was going to take the state trophy they had the ceremonies that we have are geared community. As Hopis, we’re taught to be one-mile champion in 1977 while attend- to come through Hopi. That’s the kind of toward asking for moisture in the form of humble, and that’s a big part of my philos- ing Winslow High School, and he was a talk that I give to our kids: “We can’t let rain and snow. That’s kind of what I relay ophy. Once you win a state title or you’re member of Winslow’s state cross country our guard down no matter what we do. on to the kids that I coach, that we are run- successful at something, there’s always team in 1976. Everybody’s shooting for us no matter ning more than just for the state trophy. somebody to remind you that you’re a In recognition of these amazing accom- what size classification we’re in. We’re We’re running for survival, so that our Hopi, that you have responsibilities back plishments, Baker will be inducted into the team to beat, and in order to be a great tribe can survive into the next generation, at the village, back at home. So, in that the NFHS’ National High School Hall of team, this is what we have to do. This is into the next century. And we do that by way, I think I serve these kids. I’m an ed- Fame July 1 at the NFHS Summer Meet- how we have to train. This is how we have learning how to be a hard worker. I tell the ucator – I’ve been doing this for 36 years ing in Orlando, Florida.” to act. This is how we have to carry our- kids, “don’t ask for an easy life. Ask for a now. I think that’s what I am. And then “I would have to say back in high school selves – with that champion mentality. We strong life.” And that’s kind of what being I’m also a father figure to some of these – maybe even earlier than that in junior can’t be afraid to work out. No matter how a Hopi is about is having that strong life kids. I give them advice and I talk to them high when I started getting involved in tough the workout is, we have to be there, and just surviving out here. Our ancestors when they need someone to talk to. And to athletics here on the Hopi Reservation and and we have to do it. And that includes ev- found ways for us to survive out here. So, some of them I’m a mentor. So, there are having my coaches as mentors.” eryone being accountable, including me, I do talk to our kids about that, that there just various roles that I play as a coach. I “Back when I was in high school, we as a coach. I have to do my part, too.” So, I is more to it than just winning the medals think it’s really important how you carry didn’t have a high school out here on the think the important thing has been having and the state titles. We’re running for our yourself, how you talk to these kids, and Hopi Reservation. There were talks that everybody buy into that philosophy that lives. When we lost our state title three to give them that encouragement, that sup- they were going to build a high school out we have here with Hopi cross country.” years ago, it was really hard and I had to port. These are kids CONT. PG 13 Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 15 Hopi (Arizona) High School’s Baker Builds Cross Country Dynasty, Cont. from our villages, they are kids of my “this is what you can do. These guys did classmates, they are kids of some of my this, so there’s a good chance that you’re former students, so I really like to take going to be successful in life also.”" care of these kids. I look out for their "Recently, I have. I had never real- well-being, and hopefully they’re success- ly thought about it because I try to be as ful once they get out of high school." humble as I can be. Then you start getting "We do have a lot of obstacles out here these National Coach of the Year and all being isolated on the reservation. When these accolades and you do start reflect- I was growing up, we didn’t have much ing. I had a former runner come up to me access to the outside world. We also have after we won our 27th (championship) and a big problem with alcohol, and we have he says, “you know what, coach? You got some problems with drugs also. So, as a more state titles than I have years. I am coach, I have to talk to (students) almost 25 years old, and you’ve been winning daily about that the choices that they make. state titles longer than I’ve been alive.” “Is this the right choice for you?” “Is this That kind of put it in perspective for me, a positive choice?” I’m always talking to like, “yeah, wow, it has been 27 years and them about making the right choices so it has been 27 state titles.” You just don’t they can succeed in life, and that involves really realize it during that time. When I a daily talk about alcohol and drugs. And used to talk to the kids back then I would then a lot of us – and that includes me – tell them, “hey, we want to put this record didn’t grow up with many materialistic so far out there that nobody touches it.” To things as kids, so I try to tell them that me, that was just talk, trying to motivate those things aren’t really important. (The the kids, but when it really comes to real- important thing is) you’re alive. You have ization, it’s like, “maybe these kids were a life – let’s get an education and move on really listening to me.” So, I do reflect, from here so that you can be successful and it’s just amazing to think about it and and achieve whatever success is for you." wonder if that record is going to ever be "I think a lot of it is just modeling. I broken." am not a perfect person, but if I can do "Baker: Wow, that’s a tough one. Well, positive things in my life, these kids can of course, winning the state titles, but I see that just like I did with the coaches think the thing I’m most proud of with I had at Winslow, Haskell and at Central this is that I got to coach my two sons to Oklahoma. All these coaches I had mod- state titles. I never really thought about it, eled positive characteristics that I picked but I think that’s what I’m really proud of up, and that is what I want to relay to the – that I got to coach my own sons to state kids that I work with. It’s really, really im- titles. Every one of these kids is important portant how you carry yourself, how you to me; I treat them all like my sons. And treat people, and just being that role mod- for the school and for the community to be el. And then I also use some of my former proud of our program, and to have taken it runners who went on and ran in college to where it’s at now, I think that’s also a and graduated from college, and I use big part of what I’m proud of." them as role models, too, to tell the kids,

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When we think about money, we think big or of gold” which was likened to their form of money tribe should have been the richest tribe in the world! small, we want money and lots of it. Why? Well be- and which they thought we Hopis had. Those out- But I’m sure our humbleness is getting in our way cause money buys us things, it supports our health, siders even tortured and killed Hopis and our Pueblo of becoming rich. our goals and our futures. But with money, comes brothers and sisters of other tribes, all for their kind By this time, you are probably thinking to your- trouble and bad things, too. Money can be both good of money. And yet, all we had was our valuable cul- self that this cat is greedy with money and you are and evil at the same time, and it is hard to differenti- ture and way of life, which is probably what, was right. Money is the backbone to our community, just ate between the two sometimes. really making us at Hopi seem so “shiny and glis- like the Finance Department is the backbone to any When I was a mush head kitten, I thought money tening” but I digress… organization. If you’ve heard some Tribal Council could do and make anything possible, and it did. It The Hopi people weren’t an exception to the Representatives say that Human Resource is the bought me candy, it bought me food, and toys, but changing times and they too became corrupted with backbone to the Hopi Tribe, that’s not entirely cor- when the money ran out, I became a totally differ- the power of money. Now it’s not to say, that money rect but that’s for another article. ent person. I needed that money to survive, but of became “first” in all the Hopi traditions, but it is to We cannot conduct our ceremonies without some course being a mush head kitten, I didn’t know there say that money became the forefront to almost all sort of payment to the grocery stores, and yes, I can- was more to life than just money. Hopi traditions. not live without money, the Hopi people cannot live Some people will say that they don’t need money Now-a-days, Hopi traditions cannot live without without money, hence we have all the drunks, all the to be happy, and I have to say…that’s a total lie. money, many of our Hopi traditions, ceremonies, drug addicts, and all the thieves stealing from one Money is like water; we need it to survive, it’s be- and our way of life is run by the pahana “all mighty another to sell and gain money for their habit and come precious to our health, our understanding of dollar.” Now don’t get me wrong, we can argue all food, too. life, and our way of life. Now don’t get me wrong, we want about how our ceremonies and our way But don’t get me wrong, I’m pretty sure in our some people are happy without money, but that’s the of life are without money. But I say we cannot lie community we can live without money, but that’s hermits that live in the woods talking. I don’t be- to ourselves about the fact that the majority of our just a pipe dream and a wish to go back to trading lieve there is just one person living in the world that Hopi villages are building our ceremonial life based and bartering. will say, “I don’t need money to be happy” well ex- around the white man’s calendar and this in turn is So, my advice to you is that, money is something cept for the hermits but that doesn’t apply here. But influenced by the white man’s dollar. Heck, even we Hopi people cannot live without now-a-days. It like I said before, money can turn evil, and with evil Easter, which is a white man’s religious holiday, is is already ingrained in our culture and ceremonies. money it will corrupt the humblest person. I have so commercialized it’s as if the Easter-goers have to We cannot go back to the old ways of living, it’s seen money do some crazy stuff to cats, dogs, and pay to pray…I digress, again. just simply impossible. But what you can do as an humans. Money will turn them to liars, thieves, and I was reading an old newspaper from the late 2013 individual is to just stay humble, and to start giving politicians. and on the headline of the newspaper there was our back as a community member. I can assure you that Before money, the Hopi people were happy with fearless Chairman and a Representative from the we cannot live without the white man’s green backs trading and bartering, with doing tasks for other Peabody Company. The headline read “Hopi Tribe but we can live without the corruption of the white people for free and expecting nothing in return. The Receives 1.8 million Dollars to Renew Peabody man’s dollar. Hopi people didn’t need money to survive or to be Contract” and looking at that now, I say to myself, ‘Course without money, I cannot get pizza from happy, because it wasn’t needed by them in their “1.8 million is not a lot of money, the people at Pea- our local store, so my humbleness is buying piz- own little world. Then with the invention of cities, body screwed us over for pocket change.” za from our local store and keeping you happy. stores, and capitalism, money became the staple of Now I’m sure back then 1 million dollars was a ‘Course, I’m just a cat, what do I really know about all businesses. 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PH: (928) 289 0974 [email protected] 20 Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 Interior Secretary Reportedly Biden Administration Invests Recommends to President Biden Additional $1.8 Billion in to Restore Boundaries of National American Rescue Plan Funding to Combat COVID-19 in Indian Country BY ANDREW KENNARDMonumentsport available to Congress before issuing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE nosis, treatment, monitoring, and mitigation Native News online a final decision. of COVID-19. “We appreciate your cooperation and As part of President Biden’s continued ef- $220 million will be distributed to IHS WASHINGTON — The Washington willingness to engage thus far, and we forts to ensure the pandemic response reach- facilities, tribal health programs, and urban Post reported on Monday evening that again urge your administration to work es all people and all communities, the Biden Indian organization health programs. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has sub- with us to craft collaborative, consensus Administration is announcing an investment $280 million will be allocated to the IHS mitted a recommendation to President Joe legislation that reflects the input of the of $1.8 billion to combat COVID-19 in In- National Supply Service Center to purchase Biden return the Bears Ears, Grand Stair- people most directly impacted,” the del- dian Country. This is in addition to an in- testing supplies, personal protective equip- case-Escalante, and Northeast Canyons egation wrote. “It is past time to end the vestment of more than $4 billion that was ment, and related COVID-19 supply needs announced in April 2021 . to be provided to IHS, tribal, and urban and Seamounts National Monuments to political back-and-forth that the commu- “This investment from the American Res- Indian health programs at no cost. In addi- the sizes they occupied before drastic re- nities in our state have been subjected to cue Plan will strengthen the public health tion, these funds will expand the National ductions were made by President Donald for more than 25 years, and you have a workforce in Indian Country, support mental Supply Service Center warehouse footprint Trump. historic opportunity to do so by working health and substance abuse prevention and and stockpiling capacity for these critically Her recommendation is that full pro- with Congress.” treatment, continue efforts to detect and treat needed materials. tections should be restored to the three The BEITC calls for Biden to act now, COVID-19, and meet facility and equipment $610 million for COVID-19-Related Fa- national monuments, preserving about 5 saying that Utah legislators have not been needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic,” cilities Activities million acres of federal land and water. open to working with the coalition in the said Elizabeth Fowler, IHS acting director. The IHS will invest $610 million for The Post said Haaland’s report was confi- past and that this is “nothing more than a “Investing in our workforce and providing COVID-19 related facilities activities: dential and its sources spoke on condition stall tactic.” our team with the facilities, equipment, $381 million to IHS, tribal, and urban In- of anonymity. “The Hopi Nation, with its historical supplies, and funds they need is absolutely dian health programs for the lease, purchase, Want more Native News? Get the free and cultural ties to the Bears Ears Nation- critical to ensuring our ability to fulfill the construction, alteration, renovation, and daily newsletter today. al Monument, is anxiously and patiently IHS mission of raising the physical, mental, maintenance and improvement of facilities. The Inter-Tribal Bears Ears Coalition awaiting a conclusive decision from Presi- social and spiritual health of American Indi- $167 million to IHS and tribal health pro- (BEITC) thanked Sec. Haaland for her dent Biden, one that will correct the injus- ans and Alaska Natives to the highest level. grams for COVID-19 related sanitation fa- work and recommendations. tices done to us by the last president and Today’s allocations include: cilities construction projects. “We are thankful that Secretary Haaland his administration,” Hopi Vice-Chairman $240 million for Public Health Workforce $23 million to IHS and tribal health pro- concurs with the Coalition’s assertion that and BEITC Co-Chair Clark Tenakhongva Activities grams for COVID-19 equipment needs. former President Trump’s attempt to re- said in the BEITC’s press release. “And Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, IHS $29 million to support the appropriate will invest $240 million for public health management and oversight of facilities-re- move and replace the original Bears Ears it is my hope that once the Bears Ears workforce activities, to recruit and retain ad- lated expenditures and to expand COVID-19 National Monument was unjustified,” the National Monument has been restored, ditional public health professionals at IHS, related environmental health activities. coalition said in a press release Wednes- together, we can turn the page to a new tribal health programs, and urban Indian $10 million for potable water delivery to day. and brighter chapter in the shared story of organization health programs. IHS will also IHS and tribal health programs on a case- Native News Online previously re- America.” use these funds to create a new IHS career by-case basis. ported about the great historical and cul- The BEITC also thanked Haaland for opportunities web site and improve the loan The IHS continues to work closely with tural significance of Bears Ears to tribes consulting with stakeholders during her repayment application process. our tribal and urban Indian organization and Trump’s reduction of its size by 85 visit to Bear’s Ears in her first month in $420 million for Mental Health and Sub- partners, as well as state and local public percent in 2017. According to the Post, office. The coalition is made up of the stance Abuse Prevention and Treatment health officials, to coordinate a comprehen- Trump also cut the Grand Staircase-Es- Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, the Ute IHS will invest $420 million to expand sive public health response to the ongoing calante National Monument by almost Mountain Ute Tribe, the Pueblo of Zuni, mental health and substance abuse preven- COVID-19 pandemic. For more on the fed- half its size and allowed for commercial and the Ute Indian Tribe. It advocates tion and treatment services, at IHS, tribal eral response in Indian Country, visit https:// fishing in the Northeast Canyons and Sea- collaborative land management between health programs, and urban Indian organi- www.ihs.gov/coronavirus/ . mounts monument. the coalition and federal agencies and zation health programs and to support na- The IHS, an agency in the U.S. Depart- Utah’s congressional delegation sent a protection of historic sites and cultural re- tionwide mental health and substance abuse ment of Health and Human Services , pro- letter to President Joe Biden, asking him sources, among other objectives regarding prevention support activities. vides a comprehensive health service deliv- to meet with them and make Haaland’s re- Bears Ears. $500 million to Detect, Diagnose, Trace, ery system for approximately 2.6 million Monitor, and Mitigate COVID-19 Infections American Indians and Alaska Natives who The IHS will invest an additional $500 belong to 574 federally recognized tribes in million to directly support detection, diag- 37 states. Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 21 182 Unmarked Graves Found at Indian Country Applauds Interior Sec. Another Residential School in Haaland’s Federal Indian Boarding BY LEVI RICKERTSchool Initiativedren from their families, identities, lan- Canada Native News online.net guages, cultural practices, and spirituality. WASHINGTON — The discovery of In the form of boarding schools and public 215 remains of school children at the Ka- and private child welfare systems, Native mloops Industrial Residential School in children were systematically removed Canada late last month has prompted the from their families,” Kastelic said. U.S. Department of the Interior to estab- The organization’s president also lish a Federal Indian Boarding School Ini- weighed in on the initiative. tiative. “While difficult, long-term, and painful Interior Sec. Deb Haaland made the an- work, it is a starting place,” Gil Vigil, pres- nouncement during her appearance at the ident of the National Indian Child Welfare National Congress of American Indians Association, said. “The Department of the (NCAI) 2021 Mid Year Conference on Interior was responsible for the operation Tuesday afternoon. of Indian boarding schools for over a cen- The initiative will include an investi- tury. Compiling and making public data gation to identify past boarding schools, about the sites of boarding schools, known the location of known and possible burial and suspected burial sites, and identified sites, and the identities and tribal affilia- remains and tribal affiliations of children tions of the children who were taken there. is a first step. In consultation with tribal Indian Country was quick to embrace governments, the Department of Interior the idea. can begin the process of healing the great NCAI President Fawn Sharp released open wound of our missing relatives.” St. Eugene Resort and Casino was home to former residential school. (Photo/Facebook) the following statement on Tuesday eve- Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez ning: the initiative is a means to educate others BY LEVI RICKERT the heels of two similar announcements in- “The National Congress of American about the atrocities Native people have Native News online.net volving the discovery of unmarked graves Indians commends the Department of experienced. He is hopeful uncovering CRESTON, British Columbia — For at two other Canadian residentials schools. Interior for taking the essential first step the painful truths about Indian boarding the third time in less than two months, In late May, the remains of 215 children of providing an official account of the schools will lead to a better understanding unmarked graves have been discovered were found at a former residential school atrocities that Native children experienced in today’s society so that we can work to- at another Canadian residential school for site in Kamloops, British Columbia. Then, during the boarding school era. By docu- gether to heal. Indigenous children. last Thursday, Chief Cadmus Delorme of menting who, what, when and where these “As Navajo people, we all have parents, The Lower Kootenay Band of the Ktu- the Cowessess First Nation announced the egregious abuses occurred, Native fami- grandparents, and other elders who were naxa Nation announced Wednesday that discovery of as many as 751 unmarked lies may not be able to fully heal, but they subjected to boarding schools and that has 182 unmarked graves were discovered graves at the former Marieval Indian Res- may be able to begin to reconcile with the contributed to many of the modern-day using ground-penetrating radar near the idential School in Saskatchewan. past. Many mothers, fathers, siblings, and monsters in our society such as suicide, former St. Eugene’s Mission School in St. Eugene’s Mission School operated children of boarding school victims and substance abuse and addiction, violence Cranbrook, British Columbia. from 1912 until the early 1970s by the survivors have walked on without ever in our homes and communities, the phys- The process was conducted in 2020 and Roman Catholic Church. About 100 Low- knowing the full extent of what happened ical and mental health of our people, and reports of the findings were just presented er Kootenay citizens were forced to attend to their loved ones. But knowledge is much more. Our people were forcefully to the Lower Kootenay Band, according to the school. power. By learning the truth, we can final- removed from their homes and families, a press release. More than 5,000 children from British ly begin reconciling the past and healing placed into the boarding school system, “The Lower Kootenay Band is still in Columbia and Alberta attended the school for the future.” and stripped of their identity as Navajo the very early stages of receiving informa- between 1912 and 1970. After the school Sarah Kastelic, executive director of the people to assimilate them. Some were tion from the reports of the findings but was closed, several bands of the Ktunaxa National Indian Child Welfare Associa- abused physically, mentally, and sexually, will provide updates as time progresses,” Nation decided to convert the school into tion, says the initiative is the first step to- and sadly, many had their lives taken. This the press release said. the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino, wards telling the truth about the centuries troubling history deserves more atten- The findings released today revealed which has operated since 2000. of forced assimilation and uncovering the tion.” President Nez said. that 182 unmarked graves were discov- Those needing mental wellness assis- lasting and intergenerational impact on The Federal Indian Boarding School ered. Some of the human remains were tance can call the national Indian Residen- Native families. Initiative will result in a written report on buried in shallow graves only three to four tial School Crisis Line, a 24-hour national “A recurring theme of historical U.S. the investigation to Secretary Haaland in feet deep. crisis line at: 1-866-925-4419. government policies is efforts to assimi- just over nine months from now by April Wednesday’s announcement comes on late and intentionally separate Native chil- 1, 2022. 22 Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 Enduring trauma: Arizona's Indigenous boarding schools will be investigated, Interior announces

Chiricahua Apaches at the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania, after four months of training in the late 1800s. Courtesy Library of Congress Emma Ascott, Cronkite News and students were punished physically for speaking any- Mexico, calls herself a product of “horrific assimilationist thing but English. Contact with family was discouraged policies” in the U.S. PHOENIX – When the Phoenix Indian School was es- or prohibited. Survivors have described a culture of per- “I come from ancestors who endured the horrors of tablished in 1891, the top federal administrator consid- vasive physical and sexual abuse at the schools. Food Indian boarding school assimilation policies carried out ered it a budgetary win to send Native American children and medical attention often were scarce and led to many by the same department that I now lead; the same agen- to boarding schools to enforce assimilation into white deaths, according to The Atlantic. cy that tried to eradicate our culture, our language, our society. Some of the schools were operated by the Catholic spiritual practices, and our people,” she said Tuesday in “It’s cheaper to educate Indians than to kill them,” In- Church. The Atlantic reports “about one-third of the 357 remarks to the National Congress of American Indians. dian Commissioner Thomas Morgan said at the opening known Indian boarding schools were managed by var- Marsha Small, a Montana State University doctoral of the school. ious Christian denominations” under the 1819 Civiliza- student, has been using ground-penetrating radar to lo- The true cost of Indigenous boarding schools in the tion Fund Act. cate unmarked graves at the Chemawa Indian School United States and Canada, and the abuses Native Amer- The Catholic Diocese of Phoenix did not respond to cemetery in Salem, Oregon. So far, she has found 222 icans endured in them, continues to be revealed. With requests for comment. sets of remains at the school, which remains in operation. nearly 1,000 bodies in mass graves discovered this month The operation of the long-shuttered schools will face “Until we can find those kids and let their elders come on the grounds of Canadian boarding schools amid their new inquiry under the Federal Indian Boarding School get them or know where they can pay respects, I don’t ongoing investigation, and Secretary of the Interior Deb Initiative announced Tuesday by Haaland. The depart- think the Native is going to heal, and as such I don’t think Halaand’s recent pledge to investigate past abuses in the ment intends to identify boarding school facilities and America is going to heal,” Small told Reuters. U.S., Arizona’s Indigenous boarding schools will face burial sites across the country and review enrollment lists. One researcher told Reuters they believe that as many fresh scrutiny. The announcement came after the discovery of the re- as 40,000 children may have died in Indian boarding Rosalie Talahongva, who curates the Phoenix Indian mains of 215 children on the grounds of Kamloops Indian schools in the U.S. School Visitor Center, said she and many of her Hopi rel- Residential School in Canada. More graves have already “We must uncover the truth about the loss of human atives went to school there. been found in Canada. The Cowessess First Nation found life and the lasting consequences of the schools,” Haa- “If you ask, was that voluntary, I would ask you, is it 751 unmarked graves at the site of the former Marieval land said in remarks about the new Federal Indian Board- voluntary when there isn’t any other option?” Talahongva Indian Residential School, the Washington Post reported ing School Initiative. “This investigation will identify said. Thursday. The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is working to school facilities and sites, the location of known and pos- The Phoenix Indian School closed in 1990 by order of identify a series of unmarked graves at the former Bran- sible burial sites located at or near school facilities, and the federal government. But a handful of Indian boarding don Residential School in Manitoba, according to Chief the identities and tribal affiliations of children who were schools remain in operation. Jennifer Bone. So far, 104 possible bodies of Indigenous taken.” “Lieutenant Richard Henry Pratt had a lot to do with children have been discovered on or around the school’s The initiative will proceed in several phases and in- the structure of these boarding schools,” Talahongva said, property. clude the identification and collection of records and referring to the founder of the influential Carlisle Indian “It will be hard to look back on that past, but it’s time information related to the Department of Interior’s own School in Pennsylvania. “His idea was ‘Kill the Indian, that it was acknowledged,” Talahongva said. “The atroci- oversight and implementation of the Indian boarding save the man.’ So the whole destruction, annihilation of ties that happened here need to be acknowledged.” school program, as well as conducting consultations with Indian identity – Indian culture was to be destroyed at According to the Heard Museum in Phoenix, four Tribal Nations, Alaska Native corporations and Native these federal boarding schools. off-reservation Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools Hawaiian organizations, according to a press release from “There were many children that were just forcibly tak- are still in use: Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Or- the Department of the Interior. en away from their families and made to come to board- egon, Sherman Indian School in Riverside, California, “I know that this process will be long and difficult,” ing school.” Flandreau Indian School in Flandreau, South Dakota, and Haaland said. “I know that this process will be painful By 1900, 20,000 children were in Indian boarding Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Oklahoma. How- and won’t undo the heartbreak and loss that so many of schools. By 1925, that number had more than tripled, ac- ever, the National Native American Boarding School us feel, but only by acknowledging the past can we work cording to Boarding School Healing. Healing Coalition told Reuters more than 70 schools still toward a future that we’re all proud to embrace.” Students were stripped of everything related to Native operate in the U.S. Cronkite News reporter Julia Sandor contributed to this life. Their hair was cut short, they had to wear uniforms, Haaland, a member of the Pueblo of Laguna in New report. Hopi Tutuveni July 7, 2021 23 Wilma Mankiller’s greatness minted onto 2022 quarter

Wilma Mankiller biography book cover. (Photo courtesy of the Wilma Mankiller Foundation) Vincent Schilling to be remembered for emphasizing the fact that we have Hoskin wrote in an email. “She stood for tribal sovereign- Indian Country Today indigenous solutions to our problems. ty and treaty rights. She fought for civil rights and equal- Mankiller’s husband Charlie Soap, producer, director ity, and self-sufficiency for the Cherokee people. She was The first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation and co-creator of the film “Cherokee Word for Water” is the anchor establishing what has now become the largest will be stamped onto the 2022 quarters, the U.S. Mint grateful for the recognition. tribal health care system in the country. She was truly a announced. “We thank the U.S. Mint for recognizing Wilma and champion for Indian Country and we are so proud she is Wilma Mankiller is one of the five women appearing the other recipients for such an honor. Wilma was a hum- forever honored on this coin by the U.S. Mint as part of on the quarters as part of the American Women Quarters ble, spiritual great leader, whose leadership was not only the American Women Quarters Program.” Program, which “is a four-year program that celebrates for Cherokee people but for all women and races,” Soap Rebecca Anderson, a close personal friend of Wilma the accomplishments and contributions made by women told Indian Country Today. “The real value of this coin Mankiller and founder of the First Nations Development to the development and history of our country,” according is the inspiration it brings to Indian people and women Institute and First Peoples Worldwide said, “This is so to the U.S. Mint. The four-year program begins in 2022 everywhere. Wilma did a simple thing as a tribal leader: powerful and a perfect tribute to her leadership power and and continues until 2025. she reminded our people of our greatness and our gift to spirit.” Other notable women joining Mankiller are celebrated help one another.” Mankiller’s life and legacy has been celebrated in over author and poet Maya Angelou, the first American wom- He added: “Mankiller’s legacy is her connection with 35 film festivals worldwide since the 2018 award-win- an in space Dr. Sally Ride, suffrage movement leader in the common people. She looked out for everyone, espe- ning documentary, “Mankiller,” aired nationally on PBS New Mexico Adelina Otero-Warren and the first Chi- cially the underdog who always seems to be left behind. for Womens’ History month. nese-American film star in Hollywood, Anna May Wong. I am deeply honored to have had the opportunity to have The documentary executive producer Gale Anne The U.S. Mint will be issuing up to five new reverse partnered and worked with her. Although she faced hard- Hurd told Indian Country Today in an email, “Through designs, meaning the image will appear on the tail side of ship with her health challenges—that never slowed her the American Women Quarters Program initiative, I am the coin, and the likeness of George Washington will be down—this coin is a reminder of her leadership and what thrilled that so many women are finally getting long-over- different than in previous years. our people believe in ‘gadugi’ (people helping each other due recognition. Having researched the late Wilma “The American Women Quarters may feature contribu- and working to better solve problems.) Thank you for be- Mankiller’s incredibly inspiring legacy in the documenta- tions from a variety of fields, including, but not limited to, stowing such an honor. Of course, if it was up to me, she ry, MANKILLER, I am hopeful that this honor will bring suffrage, civil rights, abolition, government, humanities, should be on the $1,000 bill,” Soap said. her the worldwide recognition she deserves. Wilma is in science, space, and the arts,” read the announcement. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. also excellent company, right where she belongs.” “The women honored will be from ethnically, racially, celebrates the honor of the former tribal leader. Valerie Red-Horse Mohl, director of the documentary, and geographically diverse backgrounds. The Public Law “When we celebrate the achievement of women in this said, “I was so delighted to learn that Wilma Mankiller requires that no living person be featured in the coin de- country, it is absolutely fitting and deserving that former will be one of the first distinguished American women signs.” Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Wilma Mankiller be on the 2022 quarters. In having the honor to direct the Mankiller was elected as the principal chief of the represented for her national voice, influence and leader- documentary about her life and leadership, I learned that Cherokee Nation in July 1987 and re-elected in 1991. She ship that first elevated Native American tribes and tribal her legacy, wisdom and character remain so very relevant served in the post until 1995. She died on April 6, 2010. issues in this country. Chief Mankiller served as the first today and are pillars of the role model she was and is. She She stated in her autobiography, "If I am to be remem- female Chief in a role dominated by men and during a should be celebrated broadly and boldly!” bered, I want it to be because I am fortunate enough to time that the Cherokee Nation was first getting its footing This story has been updated to show that Dr. Sally Ride have become my tribe's first female chief. 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