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FOR IMMEDIATE Careasking that Centerpatients please the most effective way the FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEServicesto determine who should be tested. Where RELEASE limit the number of family Centers for Disease Con- patients test positive, IHS is working or caretakers accompany- trol and Prevention recom- Thank you all for joining us for this con- closely with the state and/or tribes to iden- The Hopi Health Care ing them to the facility. In mends to reduce your risk versation about the IHS response to the tify anyone else in the community who Center is responding to the addition, we are asking pa- is to wash hands and use ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The Indian has been in close contact with the patient outbreak of COVID-19 by tients and visitors to please a hand sanitizer that con- Health Service and our partners across the and may need to be tested implementing protocols limit the number of per- tains at least 60% alcohol, Department of Health and Human Ser- We are pushing supplies out from the aimed at reducing the risk sonal items they bring into frequently. vices are coordinating a comprehensive IHS National Supply Service Center to of patients, visitors and the facility, such as purses, Finally, we would like public health response for the agency. regional centers and on to IHS, tribal, and staff. There have not been bags, etc., to limit the risk to thank patients and visi- Across the IHS, we remain strongly urban facilities as quickly as possible. any cases of COVID-19 of surface contamination. tors coming to the facility committed to working with our tribal and Some of our service units are leading in any facility in the IHS People at risk for serious in advance for working urban Indian organization partners. We the way in implementing efforts to reduce Phoenix Area and in an ef- illness from COVID-19 with us to ensure we re- have been holding weekly phone calls the risk of transmission and increase effi- fort to stay proactive, Hopi are older adults and peo- duce the risk of exposure with these partners to hear their concerns, ciency of limited staffing, such as at the Health Care Center will be ple with weakened im- to patients, staff and the listen to their input and to provide updates. Gallup Indian Medical Center in New asking all patients and visi- mune systems and have community. Again, these The IHS is also in close communication Mexico, where they have implemented tors to go through a screen- serious chronic medical protocols are put in place with the White House and other federal a drive-up testing location and are using ing process at one of two conditions, such as: heart to ensure your safety as a agencies to ensure comprehensive com- telehealth by replacing office visits such main entrances to the facil- disease, diabetes, lung dis- patient and to protect staff. munication is shared with Indian Country. as for prescription refills with phone calls ity. Because this process ease. For this reason, we For more information The White House Office of Intergovern- for some patients. will take some time we are are asking younger health- please contact: mental Affairs is coordinating the Indian This is an emerging, rapidly evolving asking patients to please ier individuals who are not U.S. Public Health Ser- Country COVID-19 Response Team in situation. More cases of COVID-19 are arrive for your scheduled exhibiting known symp- vices Hopi Health Care unison with the Department of Health and likely to be identified in the coming days. appointments 20 minutes toms of the virus to please Center Human Services to ensure there is a united The potential public health threat posed ahead of time. leave face masks for those P.O. Box 4000 front across federal agencies with jurisdic- by COVID-19 is very high. Because the virus who are in the high risk Polacca, 86042- tion in Indian Country. While any direct impacts of this out- spreads through person group or have symptoms 4000 The Indian Country COVID-19 Re- break to Indian Country are not yet to person contact we are of the virus. Right now or 928-737-6000 sponse Team will be a part of the Pres- known, we must be vigilant in our efforts ident’s Coronavirus Task Force. The to prevent the spread of infections among response team includes various organi- our patients and within the communities zations across the federal government we serve. We can confirm that three IHS including the White House Office of - In patients have tested presumptive positive. tergovernmental Affairs, HHS, FEMA, One in the IHS Portland Area, one in the Department of Interior, VA, the Centers IHS Great Plains Area, and one in the Na- for Disease Control and Prevention, and vajo Area. the Indian Health Service. On Wednesday, One of the partner agencies we are PUBLIC NOTICE March 18, at 2:00 PM eastern time, the working closely with is the Centers for White House Indian Country COVID-19 Disease Control and Prevention. I want to Response Team will host a nationwide, say thank you to Dr. Jay Butler, the dep- HOPI SENOM TRANSIT WILL BE SUSPENDING all-tribes conference call to support tribal uty director for infectious diseases at the leadership in driving readiness to prepare CDC, for joining our media call today to SERVICE TO FLAGSTAFF for and respond to COVID-19 in Indian answer your questions. I will now hand it BEGINNING Country. over to Dr. Butler. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020. IHS facilities are capable of testing pa- Remarks for RADM Michael Toedt tients for COVID-19. Clinicians are fol- IHS Media Call – COVID-19 lowing CDC guidelines and work in coor- March 17, 2020 | 3:00 p.m. EDT dination with state public health officials CALL THE TRANSIT OFFICE AT 928-734-3232 FOR UPDATES AND MORE INFORMATION. Hopi Tutuveni March 18, 2020 3 2020 Census Notices soon to hit mailboxes, Tribes and Native American groups prepare for the count FOR IMMEDIATE ternal Affairs, National Congress tional TV spots promote mes- where. everyone in rural Alaska Native RELEASE of American Indians; Jourdan sages of being united and giving It is still not too late to apply villages continues. The nation’s Bennett-Begaye, Washington, voice to community needs for for census taker jobs, workers early enumeration phase began The roundtable panel will DC, editor of Indian Country To- future generations. The print ads’ who will conduct “non-response in the Bering Sea village of Tok- originate from the Pala Band day; and Kayla Olvera Hilario, visuals seek to address geograph- follow-up” with households that sook Bay on January 21, begin- of Mission Indians reservation Tribal Affairs Specialist, Cali- ical and cultural diversity of Na- do not immediately fill out the ning with a 90-year-old Alaska north of San Diego. California fornia Complete Count. Indian tive people and cultures across census survey. Most households Native Yupik elder. (Urban ar- has the largest total American Country Today Editor Mark Tra- the U.S: Quinault women wear- are expected to respond on- eas of Alaska take the census on Indian population by state. The hant will be the moderator. Pala ing tribal robes walk a Pacific line during the month of April. the same timetable as the rest of discussion will provide import- Tribal Chairman Robert Johnson Ocean beach; a man fancy-danc- The deadline for responding the nation.) The Alaska Counts ant information to viewers about and Census Bureau Los Angeles es next to a Montana river; and to the 2002 Census is July 31. campaign has created a range of how to fill out the census, which Region Director Julie Lam will Chitimacha children pose at their https://2020census.gov/en/jobs. resources, including content in for the first time can be taken make opening remarks. tribal school in Louisiana. html multiple indigenous languages, on-line. The online response at April 1 is national Census Day. National organizations, tribes In Minnesota, leaders of 11 as well as a compelling new pub- 2020Census.gov opens on March The 2020 Census seeks a count and advocacy groups are con- federally recognized tribes lic service announcement. Simi- 12. Additionally, tribes and Indi- of everyone living in a particu- ducting their own special out- passed a resolution supporting lar to directives by tribal leaders an advocates are providing guid- lar household on that day. It is reach. The National Congress of a 2020 Census Powwow to be in the Lower 48, the Alaska Fed- ance to tribal people about how possible to respond to the census American Indians is sponsoring held in Minneapolis on March eration of Natives is providing to self-identify on the census on-line, by phone or by paper an Indian Country Counts cam- 21. The governor also has signed specific guidance on how Alaska as American Indian, including survey. There is a preview of the paign. The National Urban Indi- a proclamation declaring it Cen- Native people should fill out the specifying their tribal govern- on-line census survey at this re- an Family Coalition and partners sus Powwow Day. Census takers 2020 census. ment, village or reservation. cent Alaska-based tutorial. (The are specifically targeting urban will be on site helping people fill In the coming weeks, the Cen- The Census Bureau estimates actual survey portion runs from Indian populations. Across the out their forms on-line. sus Bureau will track response that, in the 2010 decennial cen- 24:30 to 41 minutes.) U.S. tribal nation governments There will be a significant rates in real time. (Note: this sus, American Indians and Alas- The Census Bureau has such as Standing Rock, Choctaw, Census Bureau presence at the data will not include in-person ka Natives had the highest under- launched a national 2020 Cen- Navajo Nation and others have largest intertribal cultural event enumeration data from remote count (4.9 percent) of any other sus promotional campaign, with formed their own complete count of late winter – Denver March Alaska.) population. messages on a variety of media committees and allocated funds Powwow on March 20-22 in Contact David Cournoyer, G&G The American Indian panelists (TV, radio, print, outdoor, and to promote participation. Special Denver – and then at the nation’s Advertising will include Jessica Imotichey, social media) targeting Native inter-tribal campaigns are under- largest powwow – Gathering of [email protected] / 651-408- Census Bureau Los Angeles Re- audiences. Produced by G&G way in California, New Mexico, Nations, in Albuquerque on April 5988 gion tribal partnership coordina- Advertising, a Montana-based Montana, North Dakota, Minne- 24-26. tor; Lycia Maddocks, VP of Ex- Native American firm, two na- sota, Washington State and else- Meanwhile, the effort to count

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Hopi High School coach Rick Baker (far right) became the ninth Arizona mem- ber to earn the highest national honor for a high school athlete or coach. Photo by Steve Paynter/paynterpics.com Jose Garcia Winslow’s Don Petranovich (2015), and AZPreps365 Mountain Pointe’s Nicole Powell (2018). The induction ceremony will be held The National Federation of State High July 1 in Denver. School Associations announced Monday “To begin with, it’s really exciting to get morning that Hopi boy’s cross country accepted,” Baker said. “It’s one of those coach Rick Baker was elected to its Na- feelings that’s hard to put into words. You tional High School Hall of Fame. work so hard all of your life, and to get Shape your From 1990-2017, Baker won a national recognized as one of the elite coaches, it’s cross country record 27 consecutive state like the top of your coaching career to get family’s future. team championships, the third longest selected. When it was first was announced streak for any high school sport. Baker is I was surpised. It took a while to set in. the ninth Arizona member to earn the NF- When I realized what it was I was ecstat- Responding to the census ensures Arizona communities have HS’s highest honor for a coach or player, ic about it and thought about all of the resources for hospitals and roads, education, healthcare, public joining North High’s Dallas Long (1993), students and athletes who were involved safety, and services that matter to families. Respond to the census Safford’s Norma Bellamy (1995), Yuma’s with the award. It’s a great award to re- for your family and your community. The census is safe and your Curley Culp (1997), Xavier’s Heather ceive. It’s like the North Star. It’s going to information is protected. Be counted, Arizona! Respond online, by Farr (1999), Cholla’s Sean Elliott (2005), be there for ever.” phone or mail. Agua Fria’s Randall McDaniel (2011),

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20-AZCCC-0150 Statewide Hopi-Tutuveni_r01.indd 1 3/11/20 1:46 PM 6 Hopi Tutuveni March 18, 2020 First Mesa Consolidated Villages The Native American Disability Emergency Action Plan - Resolution #1-2020 Law Center Expands Effort to Help Ivan Sidney, FMCV Team Leader/ to work in cooperation to protect our Vil- Business Manager lage from exposure to the virus. Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries The approval of the plan allows use of First Mesa, Ariz. – March 16, 2020, the the limited village funds to provide for Afford Basic Living Expenses First Mesa Consolidated Villages under services to protect our village people. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ment process.” the Traditional Form of Governance, on FMCV will cooperate for the use of of- Native American Disability Law Center Tuesday, March 16, 2020, had the Kik- fice space, buildings and other resources. Farmington, NM - July 2019, the Native is one of 87 Benefits Enrollment Centers mongwi approve Resolution #1-2020 ap- One critical resource is to prioritize wa- American Disability Law Center has part- (BECs) funded by NCOA to serve low-in- proving the Emergency Action Plan. ter for the village members and the Hopi nered with the National Council on Aging come Medicare beneficiaries in 43 states. Our Hopi Traditional Leaders are re- Health Care Center and Dialysis Center. (NCOA) to expand assistance to people BECs are supported with funding from sponsible for the health and general wel- Cooperation from the Community Health with Medicare in Northern Arizona and the Medicare Improvements for Patients fare of village members and including Representative Office, a list of the elderly Northern New Mexico to improve their and Providers Act, administered through considering all people to be their children. already is identified. They are of critical financial security. the U.S. Administration for Community This plan is to provide for an organized concern to the virus and must receive pri- Nationally, half of all people with Medi- Living. structure to allow the plan to be imple- ority services. The plan requests the Hopi care live on incomes less than $26,200/ BECs use NCOA’s free online Benefits- mented effectively and efficiently. This Tribal Council to direct the Indian Health year, and often lack the resources need- CheckUp® tool (www.BenefitsCheckUp. plan is also intended to allow for the jus- Service to work in cooperation with the ed to meet basic living expenses. Several org) to screen lower income older adults, tified use of resources and to accomplish villages who are at the forefront of ser- benefit programs exist to help these indi- and younger adults with disabilities, for a immediate remedy to the challenges cre- vices. viduals with the costs of health care, pre- number of benefits—including Medicare ated by the widespread of Coronavirus, The cooperation of all village members scriptions, food, and more. Savings Programs, Part D Extra Help, and (COVID-19). Remaining a Hopi Village is required to uphold and maintain the clo- “These programs can be real lifelines the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance under the traditional system, this world sure to all non-tribal members for protec- for people on Medicare in Tribal Commu- Program (SNAP)—and to help them ap- wide disease is a serious threat to our Hopi tion to virus. The plan also calls to have nities, but often they don’t know that as- ply for and use those benefits. People. This plan is to develop and imple- the village office work cooperatively with sistance in making ends meet is out here,” We welcome people with Medicare, ment immediate response to provide for all villages, tribal departments, schools, said Benita McKerry, Project Manager of their caregivers, and family members to the protection and treatment of those that county governments, state and all feder- Native American Disability Law Center. contact us for a comprehensive benefits become exposed to the virus. We are com- al agencies. Any questions, you may call this opportunity will allow us to dedicate screening, if your organization wants us to pletely surrounded by the State of Arizona 928-737-2670. [more] resources to reaching those with come to your community, please contact and the Navajo Nation and must attempt the most need and assisting them through us at (800) 862-7271. Thank you. what can be a long and confusing enroll- Notice from the Village of Shungopovi NOTICE Village of Shungopavi Navajo Nation Confirms March 12, 2020 Please be advised that the Village of Shungopavi is closed to all tours/tour groups to protect vulnerable members of the village from potential infection of the Corona Virus. Case Of COVID-19 In This closure is imposed for the next thirty (30) days. This is a public health and safety measure which the Village imposes as a means of preventing the spread within the Vil- lage of the virus. Arizona This notice does not apply if you are a resident of the village, have family within the A member of the Navajo Nation has will give an address the nation Wednesday village, own property within the village, or a member of law enforcement, emergency tested positive for COVID-19. at 5:00 p.m. DST, 4:00 Arizona time, on medical technicians, doctors, nurses and other essential services. Credit Office of the Navajo Nation tribal radio station KTNN. Thank you for your understanding and assistance in our efforts to protect children President Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer and the elderly. If you have any questions or need access to the village, please call Leon A press release from the Navajo Na- have called on the Navajo Nation Coun- Lomakema, Village Community Administrator, at (928) 734-7135. tion says the infected person is from the cil to reconvene and appropriate funds for community of Chilchinbeto, Arizona and health and emergency preparedness. is now being treated in Phoenix after an Tribal members with questions can call initial visit to the Kayenta Health Center. the Navajo Health Command Operations The Arizona Department of Health Ser- Center at (928) 871-7014. vices confirmed the positive test results Arizona officials earlier today - con once the individual was in Phoenix. firmed a case in Navajo County, bringing Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez the state's total to 20. Hopi Tutuveni March 18, 2020 7 KUYI Hopi Radio’s Indian Country News Bureau Update

Richard Davis – KUYI Hopi Radio people in the state have tested positive the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. state law is delegated the authority over Station Manager for COVID-19; On Sunday the number of However, we are still able to provide crit- public health matters on our local response positive cases in Arizona was 13; authori- ical services... at www.socialsecurity.gov. to monitor this situation and ensure the Second Mesa, Ariz. - KUYI’s Indian ties expect the number of confirmed cases Local offices will also continue to provide safety and well-being of our community.” Country News Bureau has the following to increase; critical services over the phone. We are The official statement reads; “Citizens are update (as of 2pm Tuesday March 17) on Medical providers and the public can working closely with the Centers for Dis- urged to cooperate with this emergency the Hopi Tribe & neighboring communi- call (844) 542–8201 for calls regarding ease Control and Prevention (CDC), state declaration and to every degree possible, ties’ response to the COVID-19 Corona- general information about COVID-19; and local governments, and other experts abide by the safety announcements, ad- virus national emergency & worldwide COVID-19 is an easily transmitted re- to monitor COVID-19 and will let you visories and restrictions established by pandemic: spiratory illness; to ensure community know as soon as we can resume in-person County, State and Federal authorities.” The Navajo County Public Health De- health, if you are mildly ill stay home and service.” The Hopi Tribe has travel restrictions partment and the Navajo Nation confirmed phone your healthcare provider for guid- The Arizona Department of Health Ser- & health recommendations for Tribal em- that a resident of the Navajo Nation has ance; if you have severe symptoms, such vices recommends employers offer tele- ployees. been diagnosed with COVID-19. Navajo as difficulty breathing, seek medical care work or other alternatives. The Center for The Navajo Nation’s Public Health County Public Health Services District is immediately Disease Control recommends that people State of Emergency affects Tribal employ- working with Navajo Nation officials to Hopi Tribal Council held an emergency avoid gatherings of ten or more people; ees with travel restrictions & self-quaran- investigate the case: This is Navajo Coun- meeting on COVID-19, today, Tuesday Hopi Health Care Center officials are tine guidelines. ty’s first case, bringing Arizona’s total to March 17th; implementing protocols: all patients and KUYI offers government officials time 20 confirmed COVID-19 cases. Navajo Hopi Senom Transit is postponing visitors will be screened for symptoms; on-air & space on our websites to share Nation President Nez and Vice President its Flagstaff route, starting tomorrow, patients should arrive 20 minutes before emergency preparedness plans with our Lizer will provide more information live Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in response appointments & limit the number of fam- listeners. at 5:00 p.m. (DST) on Wednesday on to the City of Flagstaff’s COVID-19 state ily members or caretakers; bring minimal This is a developing story. We expect KTNN AM 660 and 101.5 FM. of emergency. The statement reads: “In personal items into the facility to decrease more cases to be reported as testing is con- The Arizona Department of Health con- the interest of the health and safety of contamination risk; and healthier individ- ducted and more closure impacts as peo- firmed the positive test result from an in- our riders, our employees and the Hopi uals not exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms ple begin to seriously take CDC and WHO dividual from the community of Chilchin- Reservation, this is to respectfully advise are requested to leave face masks for those recommendations regarding social-dis- beto, Ariz., who first reported their you that we will be suspending service to at higher risk group or exhibiting virus tancing, tele-work, proper hand-washing symptoms to the Kayenta Health Center in Flagstaff beginning on Wednesday, March symptoms; techniques and other methods to “flatten Kayenta, Ariz. The individual was taken 18...until further notice. We will continue Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued the curve” I urge all readers and listeners to a hospital in Phoenix, Ariz. where the to run our Winslow, Keams Canyon, Tuba a public health emergency declaration. to visit https://www.who.int/emergencies/ test was conducted. Health and emergency City and Midday Routes. We will issue a Governor Ducey & Superintendent Kathy diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/ad- officials are taking the proper precautions public notice should other route changes Hoffman announced a statewide closure vice-for-public/myth-busters and review to screen and isolate the person’s family become necessary.” Contact: (928) 734- of Arizona schools through Friday March the “Myth Busters” page to combat the members. 3232 for more details. 27; non-scientific misinformation spreading Full press releases are at: navajocoun- Social Security officials say all local of- The City of Flagstaff has declared a on social media. KUYI itself is updating tyaz.gov/coronavirus and on KUYI’s so- fices will be closed to the public for in-per- state of emergency; its emergency response plan in order to cial media & webpages. son service starting Tuesday, March 17, Mayor Coral Evans says (quote) “We keep our staff and volunteers safe so we As of noon Tuesday, Arizona Depart- 2020. “This decision protects the popula- are working closely with Coconino Coun- can continue to report to the Hopi sinmuy. ment Health Services officials report 20 tion we serve... and our employees during ty Health and Human Services who under Name: 8 Hopi Tutuveni March 18, 2020

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A side…formal address to the “People”

By LARRY The CAT or to change our way of think- of us, worried about what will to survive the HOPI way. Of If you must buy supplies for The Hopi Tutuveni ing, we all come together and happen to “us.” course, this knowledge is still yourself please be considerate make sure we make the right See, if you didn’t know al- embedded in us somewhere; of the elders who do not have How many of us can say, choice for our people. ready, have this certain it’s like riding a bicycle, once money to buy in bulk. Perhaps “I am proud of the Hopi Trib- So many of you are proba- quality where, we can survive you learn you never forget. buy an elder an extra item or al Government”? If you ask bly wondering how do we live anything. We have survived Some may think but not two while you are purchasing any Hopi around the reserva- like this, you know…the pov- the black plaque, smallpox, say that our Hopi tribal gov- something for yourself. tion, 100% of Hopis who do erty, the third world outlook of genocide, and forced religion, ernment lacks the leadership I assure you that our “lead- not have a tribal government our reservation? Well most of and the reason why we sur- during theses drastic times so ers” are doing their best to job will probably not think us don’t see the poverty and vived these “mass killers” is I will address the Hopi people make sure each village here on twice of the Hopi tribal gov- the third world outlook, but we that we live in a place where with my cat-like leadership the is being ernment. I know I might be see the land as it should be. Of no one wants to live. to make sure the Hopi people taken care of. exaggerating but I’m pretty course we combine our love We live so desolate that have hope and understanding The Hopi people need to sure a number of Hopis have for the land with our broken many people visit here, think that we all need to keep calm be role models to the outside that intention NOT to say, “I cars that take up our yard, but it’s a third world place and and listen to ourselves. world, to show the outside am proud of the Hopi Tribal we still see beauty in our land. say, “why would you live in -A formal Address from Larry world that the Native people Government.” So we don’t see ourselves as a place like this? There is no the Cat are the forefront of this land Now, I’m not saying that we living in poverty or living in water; there is no way a person My fellow Hopi senom, and this future. Itam mopekya. all see our tribal government a “third world” kind of situa- would survive here.” We are in a time where mass I thank you my fellow read- as a waste of time. We have tion, we see ourselves living But, are the Hopis truly safe hysteria and media are confus- ers for keeping your head on to give them credit, for giv- in a self-sustaining land where from the harm of the “outside” ing our minds on this sickness straight, because there are ing at least 10% of the Hopi we can raise a family without world? Or course not, we can’t called Covid-19 or Coronavi- people out in the world who population jobs while the rest sickness, diseases, or danger be safe from harm anywhere, rus. I assure you that we are just want to watch the world of that population depends on to our future generation with we just have had to learn how safe from harm but this should burn, and there are people selling arts and crafts or to get hopes just like any other per- to survive. We have had to not make you step aside from in the world who still see the off-reservation jobs. It’s the son seeking a good life. learn how to stay calm, hum- taking precautions to keep you beauty in human nature and sad truth but we live with it Although, our tribal govern- ble, and tolerant. Plus, we had safe. want to save them. everyday. So how can we turn ment lacks certain qualities to the training for over ten de- Please take precaution as So my advice to you is that, that around? Maybe create a help the Hopi people, some- cades or more to learn how to with any sickness here on the even though media is telling sustainable way of living or times you have to give them survive in this desolate place. reservation. Keep calm, stay you this is a “world pandem- having a “tribally owned gro- credit where it matters. Our elders had this wisdom humble and wash your hands ic” trust your instincts in deal- cery store” or a Chinese Food So there has been a sick- where they saw into the future in case you find yourself want- ing with any type of disease or restaurant or a Mexican Food ness going around the USA or and saw that the Hopi peo- ing to access help or give help sickness. Stay clean and wash restaurant; Natives love tacos I should say the “world” and ple will survive the worst of to and from the Hopi people. your paws as much as possible and enchiladas. it has many people panick- times. Although, we have lost Although, this sickness may whether at home or in public. Although, we do have dif- ing to buy in bulk, because in some of our wisdom, we still seem like something new and Plus, in the end, we should ferent leadership in our villag- their minds it’s the “END OF retain that certain knowledge foreign, as in all sickness from hope that there is pizza for ev- es, this does not mean we are THE WORLD!” it’s the apoc- of how to survive, which is the outside world, I assure you eryone, because that’s surviv- separate people to make deci- alypse, it’s what the white partially due to the fact, we are that we Hopi people are survi- al food…next to our corn, of sions for our different villages, man standing on the corner of so dependent on a government vors of any adversity and we course. Stay calm… this just means that when a de- a street calling, “The end of handout we’ve “kinda” lost will survive through this, too. cision is being made to protect times.” And that leaves many touch with some parts of how We truly will. Want a FREE Larry sticker? - Email me and I will send one your way Want to ask Larry something? Email him: [email protected] • Write a Letter to Larry: PO BOX 123 Kykotsmovi AZ, 86039 10 Current Indian World News One active Native judge is less than one-quarter of 1 percent of the federal bench

Judge Diane Humetewa, Hopi, is the first Native American woman to serve on the bench. (Photo by Patty Talahongva, ) Kalle Benallie But even that number requires lower federal courts. That’s un- studies like the one that came out 90s,” she said. Indian Country Today an asterisk because one of the fortunate because “judges from remind me of how there is a lack Humetewa said Native Amer- judges is Frank H. Seay, Cher- different backgrounds and with of diversity.” ican judges are needed in states There are 870 Article III judg- okee, who took senior status in different life experiences bring When she was nominated that have Native populations like es in the United States. Two are 2003 and has been inactive for their unique and invaluable per- by President Barack Obama in North Dakota, New Mexico and Native American. One in Arizo- many years. spectives to bear on the cases that 2013, then later confirmed unan- Arizona. na and one in the Eastern District The Center for American come before them. For litigants, imously by the Senate, she was “It gives the community the Court of Oklahoma. There are no Progress examined the feder- diversity on the federal bench of- shocked to learn the historical perception that people that they American Indians or Alaska Na- al judiciary and found a lack of fers real, substantive benefits, in- significance as she would be the see on the district court reflect tives serving on one of the U.S. female judges, judges of color, cluding fairer judicial decisions.” first Native American woman to their community and some fa- Courts of Appeals. Or the Su- and judges self-identifying as “I don’t focus on it,” said Judge ever serve as a federal judge. miliarity with the environment,” preme Court. LGBTQ across the entire federal Diane Humetewa, Hopi, with the “Being female and Native she said. That works out to .229 percent judiciary. The report’s findings U.S. District Court of Arizona. American, people aren’t used And during her time as a pros- or less than one quarter of one paint a bleak picture of demo- “I focus primarily on the job I’m to seeing us as lawyers, at least ecutor for Arizona’s U.S. Attor- percent. graphic representation across the here to do. But at the same time, when I was practicing back in the ney’s Office, Cont. On Page 14

Matthew Brown 275-worker Spring Creek strip mine along Associated Press the Wyoming border and two mines in Wyoming last year from bankrupt Cloud Montana, Navajo-owned company BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Peak Energy. regulators have reached a deal allowing Spring Creek is Montana’s largest coal reach deal on sovereign immunity the state to enforce environmental laws mine. It produced almost 14 million tons at a large coal mine bought by a Nava- of the fuel in 2018, ranking it the eighth jo-owned company, officials said Thurs- largest mine in the U.S. in terms of coal day. production. For months, executives from the Na- The ability to take a company to court vajo Transitional Energy Company and over environmental violations is a key en- state officials had been unable to resolve forcement tool for mining industry regu- demands the company waive its immunity lators. But as a sovereign tribal entity, the as a tribal entity from future lawsuits. Navajo-owned company couldn’t normal- The mine shut down briefly in October ly be sued in state court. when the dispute over sovereignty first CEO Clark Moseley said in a statement emerged. Thursday’s agreement came a that the company was “extremely pleased day before a temporary waiver agreement to have the final limited waiver in place.” was set to expire. The agreement does not change the The Navajo company bought the company’s Cont. On Page 14 Cont. On Page 16 Hopi Tutuveni March 18, 2020 11

Patty TalahongvaBREAKINGlunch. NEWS: Tribes“Our highestbegin priority casinohas always been closures -- Glacier Peaks Casino and Lil Peaks Indian Country Today Saturday night the Pechanga Casino and the health and safety of our Team Mem- Casino, Blackfeet, Montana. Resort announced it would be temporari- bers, our Guests and our Community” Other tribal enterprises and the casino BREAKING NEWS: San Manuel an- ly closing. “The closure will be effective said Governor Joseph M. Talachy. “Al- industry itself is still debating a course of nounces closure of its California casino Monday, March 16th at 12PM through the though there have been no known cases of action. (Last update 8:13 pm Mountain Standard end of March,” the casino said on its Face- COVID-19 on any of the Pueblo of Pojoa- Some tribal casinos have posted, mostly Time) book page. que businesses, we are suspending opera- on Facebook, about plans to continue op- Tribal casinos begin announcing clo- “As a Tribal Government and major tions at our three casinos: Buffalo Thun- erations but include a new cleaning pro- sures this weekend to keep up with the employer of thousands of people, we have der Resort Casino, Cities of Gold Casino tocol. fast-growing coronavirus pandemic. made the difficult decision to temporari- and Jake’s Casino, out of an abundance of The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise The San Manuel Band of Mission In- ly close Pechanga Resort Casino for the caution and to promote the social distanc- posted a notice saying it is closing the dians said “wholeheartedly stand with all health and safety of our Team Members, ing recommended by health officials.” food buffets as a precaution. The nation of those directly and indirectly affected” Tribal Members, and guests due to the The news release said employees will operates four casinos in two states. by the pandemic. The announcement was COVID-19 pandemic,” said Tribal Chair- be paid during the two-week closure and Carla Johnson, executive director of made Saturday night. The casino will man Mark Macarro. “No matter what, the all of the social service programs as well the Arizona Indian Gaming Association, close at 5 pm on Sunday. The casino will Pechanga family will rise to this challenge as all other businesses operated by the spent a busy Friday the 13th on the phone be closed through the end of the month. together with the strength, compassion, Pueblo of Pojoaque will remain open. The contacting as many tribal casino opera- “The health and safety of our guests, determination, and resilience that our an- three hotels on the Pueblo, The Hilton at tions in Arizona. By late afternoon she had team members, and Tribal Citizens is our cestors instilled in us.” Buffalo Thunder, Homewood Suites and comments from approximately four. Had highest priority,” the news release said. Pechanga Team Members will receive Cities of Gold Hotel will all remain open. any mentioned closing their doors? “We feel this is the best course of action their base pay and benefits during this “Our team is committed to creating a “At this moment, no,” she said. “I know for our community.” temporary closure. safe and healthy environment for all of our that all the tribes are closely following San Manuel said during the closure it On Monday the Pueblo of Pojoaque will customers and our employees.” Talachy the direction provided by the Center for will continue to pay employees. close its three casinos for two weeks. said. “Know that as our forefathers always Disease Control. They are also increasing San Manuel was one of the first tribal In a news release Saturday the pueblo did, we shall flourish and thrive long after sanitation stations.” governments to take action, limiting trav- said it voluntarily made the decision to this time has passed.” The Tohono O’odham Nation operates el for its employees and canceling public cease gambling operations beginning 4 Tribes that have announced closures of four locations and has increased hand san- events including its annual philanthropic am Monday. casinos include: itizer stations and Cont. On Page 15 Native News online staff costs for uninsured patients. The legis- lation also guarantees two weeks of paid WASHINGTON — Just after midnight sick leave and up to three months of paid How American on Saturday morning, the House of Repre- family and medical leave for employees sentatives passed the Families First Coro- of businesses with fewer than 500 em- navirus Response Act, legislation (H.B. ployees. Indians 6201) to provide assistance to combat the New Mexico’s Haaland worked hard coronavirus. The legislation was passed for an inserted provision into the bill that with overwhelming bipartisan support ensures tribes, tribal organizations, urban Members of with a vote of 363-40. Indian health organizations, or health ser- The legislation that passed Saturday vice providers to tribes are included and Congress Voted builds on an $8.3 billion emergency coro- eligible for emergency funding and pro- navirus spending package enacted into grams. law on March 6. “Families in this country deserve sup- on Coronavirus Three of four American Indians in Con- port during a time of crisis, but for too gress voted in favor of the Families Frist long worker protections have been put Coronavirus Response measure: Rep. on the backburner. Today, we’re passing Response Act Tom Cole (R-Ok), Chickasaw; Rep. Deb much needed programs that will ensure Haaland (D-N.M.), Pueblo of Laguna; and our families have what they need to stay Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS), Ho-Chunk. healthy and manage the economic impacts The fourth American Indian in the House, of the coronavirus outbreak,” said Haa- Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Chero- land. kee, did not vote on the bill. “After President Donald Trump de- The legislation will provide access to clared a national emergency and outlined free COVID-19 testing, increases federal new efforts to combat the coronavirus in payments to state Medicaid programs and the United States, I am grateful the House allocates $1 billion to reimburse testing could come Cont. On Page 14 12 Hopi Tutuveni March 18, 2020

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14 Hopi Tutuveni March 18, 2020 One active Native judge is less than one-quarter of 1 percent of the federal bench, Cont. she discovered how she was dif- “It’s going to take an amount Native American person if they ally increasing, but it’s a waiting cent, have no sitting female judg- ferent from her peers. of time,” she said. “I think it’s are of the wrong political stripe,” game. es. That number doubles when “I noticed none of the other a natural progression of what she said. According to the Federal Ju- considering active judges: In all, prosecutors used to visit tribal we’re seeing.” John Echohawk, executive dicial Center, only three Native 10 federal district courts, or 11 lands,” she said. “My belief was Humetewa also said her jour- director of the Native American Americans have been federal percent, have no actively serving you can’t do your job appropri- ney to the U.S. District Court Rights Fund, a non-profit organi- judges in history. female judges on the bench,” the ately if you don’t go to the area wasn’t a sudden occurrence. zation dedicated to provide legal “From the time I was in law report said. where the event happened and “A lot of people overlook the assistance to Indian tribes, orga- school, 50 years ago, we had 25 And on the other side of the not meet with the people.” fact that I’ve been a lawyer be- nizations and individuals, agrees Native American attorneys who metric, among active judges, Before she worked as a pros- fore I got the nomination, I was that the political scene is one ob- were able to be identified nation- there are 39 courts, almost half, ecutor at the U.S. Attorney’s of- practicing law for 20 years,” she stacle Native Americans face to ally, now we have over 2500 Na- that are entirely composed of fice in Arizona, she was a victims said. join the judiciary field. tive American lawyers.” white judges, the report said. advocate there. Her peers noticed She recommends that Native “We just need to keep recruit- The Center for American “Active judges of color comprise her ability to establish a rapport Americans who want to be part ing and keep educating young Progress found that “people of at least half of the bench on only and communicate well with Na- of the judicial system gain ex- law students coming up about the color make up just 20 percent of 13 district courts — 14 percent. tive crime victims, so they urged perience with federal cases and need and hope for the best, ev- all sitting judges and 27 percent Just one district court—the Dis- her to apply to law school. court practices. eryone is working on it,” he said. of active judges. In all, African trict Court of Puerto Rico—en- “I have that level of familiari- “In my view, Native people One initiative the Native Americans comprise 10 percent tirely comprises judges of color.” ty that other people have to learn who are interested in these kinds American Rights Fund is part of sitting judges and 13 percent And at the appellate court about,” Humetewa said. of positions eventually have of is the Federal Judicial Selec- of active judges, while Hispanic level, although people of color She said despite the low num- to have in depth experience in tion Project that was developed judges make up about 7 percent comprise roughly 40 percent of bers of American Indian judges, practicing federal courts, at least by tribal leaders in 2001. It was and 9 percent of sitting and ac- the U.S. general population, they the data is improving considering some familiarity in state posi- created to educate both federal tive judges, respectively. Asian make up just 17 percent of sitting the 2010 U.S. Census data says tions to the extent of state judge- judiciary about tribal laws and Americans comprise an even circuit court judges and 23 per- American Indians make up only ships,” she said. vice versa. smaller proportion of the lower cent of active judges. The report 1.7 percent of the national pop- She mentions that selecting “These programs are on-going federal courts: Only 2.5 percent said “there is not a single circuit ulation, Native children are just federal judges are political deci- and hopefully will produce some of active judges and 4 percent of court where judges of color com- beginning to attend colleges and sions, too. results,” Echohawk said. sitting judges are Asian Ameri- prise more than 36 percent of the other demographics have genera- “Sadly if you don’t have the From his perspective in the be- can.” bench and the 7th Circuit has no tions of family members who are right political affiliations, that is ginning of his law education, Na- The data for women is similar. judges of color at all.” lawyers. going to be a detriment to any tive Americans in law are gradu- “Five district courts, or 5 per- Montana, Navajo-owned company reach deal How American Indians Members of Congress on sovereign immunity, Cont. Voted on Coronavirus Response Act, Cont. status as a "contract operator" of Spring The expansion includes about 72 mil- together several hours later to provide re- during this emergency.” Creek under the mine's existing permit lion tons (65 million metric tons) of coal assurance for concerned American fami- Among other features of the legislation held by Cloud Peak. Before the permit can and would extend the life of the mine by lies and communities,” Cole said. “With are: be transferred, the Navajo Transitional about four years, to approximately 2031. more cases confirmed of COVID-19 every Supports strong unemployment bene- Energy Company must acquire bonds suf- Final approval is pending. day across the nation and the numerous fits; Expands food assistance for vulner- ficient to cover an estimated $110 million The Navajo Transitional Energy Cor- disruptions to our daily lives, the Ameri- able children and families; Protects front- in future reclamation costs. poration in February reached a deal with can people need to know that we will get line health workers; Provides additional In a separate action, the Montana De- Wyoming regulators that waived immu- through the unknowns ahead and that test- funding to states for the ongoing econom- partment of Environmental Quality also nity for the Antelope and Cordero Rojo ing will be available and accessible for ev- ic consequences of the pandemic; and on Thursday gave preliminary approval to mines. eryone who needs it. Between the funding Protects home-delivered meals, personal a 977-acre expansion of Spring Creek. already provided by Congress last week, care, and health services for seniors and the Administration’s bolstered response individuals with disabilities. efforts and this second installment of re- The legislation now heads to the Sen- TICK-TACK-TOE lief, it is clear that we are united in pro- ate for passage before it becomes law and tecting our citizens and their livelihoods then sent to the president for signature. Hopi Tutuveni March 18, 2020 15 BREAKING NEWS: Tribes begin casino closures, Cont. have enhanced their cleaning procedures cantly enhanced our cleaning and disin- to 250 people and employees are follow- of action. Our Board of Directors and As- with state of the art disinfectant equip- fecting, particularly in the heavy traffic ing guidelines that limit business travel. sociation staff will work diligently on the ment. areas of our property," the casino said on In Las Vegas a casino hotel already has best path forward for all impacted attend- Apache Gold operated by the San Car- its Facebook page. "Additionally, our fa- reported an incident. The Southern Neva- ees in light of this postponement.” los Apache Tribe issues a release saying, cilities undergo thorough cleaning daily to da Health District announced last week Across the country at the Foxwoods Re- among other sanitation protocols, that all protect against transmission of communi- that there are three new presumed posi- sort Casino, owned and operated by the cups have been removed from the courte- cable disease, including the coronavirus." tive cases of COVID-19 in Clark County, Pequot Nation in Connecticut, is a notice sy drink stations to prevent unnecessary However WinStar and several other bringing the total to 5 , plus seven across on its Facebook page. “Foxwoods Cares touching. “All cups will be handed to our have shut down planned concerts. the state. About Your Health,” and lists that more Guests by gloved Team Members,” wrote "We have made the decision to postpone MGM Resorts said a woman from New than 330 new sanitizing stations have CEO Matt Olin. all concerts at the Global Event Center York had attended the Women of Power been added. The notice says casino man- On March 6 Johnson said the associa- for the month of March. While we pride Summit at The Mirage hotel-casino on the agement is monitoring the latest news and tion held its monthly meeting and brought ourselves on providing world-class enter- Las Vegas Strip. consulting with the tribe’s chief medical in a physician to talk to tribal leadership tainment to our patrons, our top priority is MGM also announced it was closing officer as well as local authorities to de- about the coronavirus. “We provided the your health and safety," WinStar said. the buffets at its casinos, including Aria, termine what events to close and perhaps presentation from the doctor, he shared The Washington Indian Gaming Asso- Bellagio, Excalibur, Luxor, MGM Grand, eventually, the casino. his views and links to on-line support for ciation issued a media release echoing the Mandalay Bay, and The Mirage. Understandably, closing tribal casinos this,” Johnson said. new sanitation protocols the Arizona tribal In Ohio, the state's Casino Control will have a huge impact on the hundreds From that meeting a week ago, Johnson casinos are taking. Commission ordered the state's casinos to of thousands of employees and the states says tribes immediately implemented new “Tribes are committed to maintaining close after an order by Gov. Mike DeWine that receive revenue sharing profits. protocols. “They are also continuing edu- safe and healthy communities and busi- barring gatherings of more than 100 peo- In Arizona alone tribal casinos employ cating their employees in the prevention nesses. We rely on gaming to provide rev- ple. more than 15,000 people, Johnson says. of illness. They are posting hand washing enue for essential services and self-suffi- California Governor Gavin Newsom on Last June the Arizona Department of reminders for both employees and pa- ciency. Simply put, gaming allows us to Thursday said he was in talks with tribal Gaming reported contributions from tribal trons." provide housing, healthcare, education, leadership about casino closures in that gaming revenue was approximately $26.9 The Bay Mills Indian Community in natural resources and jobs,” wrote Rebec- state but he didn’t mention which tribes he million for the previous quarter. Michigan closed two of its casinos. ca Kaldor, the executive director. is speaking with. California has 35 tribal “As Arizona’s economy continues to Chairman Bryan ‌Newland‌ ‌ said: “We're W. Ron Allen, chairman and CEO of the casinos. thrive, we have now seen nine (9) consec- in the hospitality business ... we're‌ ‌not‌ Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, also com- The California Nations Indian Gaming utive quarters of strong and steady growth ‌chasing‌ ‌people ‌ ‌away,‌ ‌but‌ ‌we‌ ‌don't‌ ‌wanna‌ mented in the release, “We are doing all Association website did not have any no- in tribal gaming contributions to the ‌put‌ ‌money‌ ‌over‌ ‌people's‌ ‌health ‌ ‌either.‌ ‌If‌ we can to avoid shuttering these important tices posted. state,” wrote Directo Ted Vogt. “Our trib- ‌you're‌ ‌65‌ ‌years‌ ‌old,‌ ‌and‌ ‌you‌ ‌have‌ ‌COPD‌ business enterprises because of the dev- Nor does the National Indian Gaming al-state gaming partnership funds critical ‌or‌ ‌you're‌ ‌recovering‌ ‌from‌ ‌lung‌ ‌cancer,‌ astating economic and personal impact Association website. But one day ago services and programs that benefit Arizo- ‌you‌ ‌should‌ ‌probably‌ ‌not‌ ‌be‌ ‌out‌ ‌in‌ ‌public‌ closure would have on both tribal and it did postpone the 2020 Indian Gaming nans’ quality of life, such as making sure ‌right‌ ‌now‌ ‌touching‌ ‌things‌ ‌other‌ ‌people‌ ‌are‌ non-tribal communities. But the health Tradeshow and Convention that was set that hospital trauma services are available ‌touching.”‌ of our guests, employees and community for late March in San Diego, California. on a 24-hour, seven days per week basis.” Oklahoma casinos continue to operate are our top priority, so we will continue Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. said in the As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, with increased sanitation stations. The to monitor and evaluate the situation as it release, “The health and safety of our trib- that gaming revenue could be critical for WinStar World Casino and Resort, owned unfolds.” al gaming attendees are of paramount con- such health facilities. by the Chickasaw Nation, said it continues The tribal casino employees are adher- cern and postponing the Indian Gaming to monitor the situation. "We have signifi- ing to the state’s directive to limit events Tradeshow, for now, is the safest course

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