Hopi Tribe Supports Deb Haaland in Her New Position

Bill would reverse Republican COLUMN COMMUNITY LARRY’S CORNER Rising to the Oak Flat land swap embraces a larger JUST A Occasion, CHECKING Helping Hopi Bears Ears, seeks POINT..Read Students through more about it consensus the Pandemic -More on pg. 14 -More on pg. 7 More on Page 11 More on Page 5 March 17, 2021 Volume 29 Number 6 42˚/ 31˚ Sunny ~Est. 1987 • OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE HOPI TRIBE • NEWS SOURCE FOR THE HOPI PEOPLE~ Hopi Tribe Supports Deb Haaland in Her New Position

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March is Women Veterans Month -More on pg. 3 2 Hopi Tutuveni March 17, 2021 Hopi Tribe Supports Deb Haaland in Her New Position Honorable Debra Haaland is confirmed as Secretary of the Interior FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Many of the Senators on the committee, including uranium mining, and stripping protections around sacred Ranking Member Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), chal- sites. The area surrounding the Grand Canyon is espe- Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – March 15, 2021 — Today marks a lenged Haaland to answer some current questions and cially coveted by energy corporations who want to mine historic occasion with the confirmation of Representative concerns from their constituents, and she responded uranium deposits there. Environmentalists and tribes, in- Debra Anne Haaland as Secretary of the Interior, and a strongly by suggesting that she will turn to them for part- cluding the Hopi and the Havasupai Tribe have strongly huge milestone for Indian Country as Haaland will be the nerships and advice to help address their respective issues opposed any new mines in the area. Haaland will also first Native American to hold a cabinet position in United moving forward. Among the matters brought forth were need to address the push by tribes and environmental- States history. The U.S. Senate voted 51-40 in favor of concerns regarding water rights, oil drilling, conservation ists to restore Bears Ears National Monument, which the the Democrat's nomination. impacts on communities, farming, hunting and fishing Trump administration reduced in size by 85% in 2017. “On behalf of the Hopi Tribe, I extend our congratu- issues in various states, and the overall issues regarding The Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition (BEITC) has led lations to the Honorable Deb Haaland, first on her nom- policy that affect the lives of rural and urban populations. the effort to protect this important cultural landscape. ination by President Joe Biden as Interior Secretary, and During the session, Senator Mazie Hirono from Ha- “The Bears Ears region known in Hopi as Honmuru is second, on her final confirmation by the United States waii, asked Haaland what motivates her to want to be immensely important to the Hopi Tribe,” said Hopi Tribe Senate through the work of the Senate Committee on En- Secretary of the Interior, to which she responded,“this is Vice Chairman Clark W. Tenakhongva, who serves as a ergy and Natural Resources,” said Hopi Tribal Chairman all of our country, this is our mother. It’s difficult to not Co-Chair of the coalition. “It is a part of our history and Timothy Nuvangyaoma. “This selection is a victory for feel obligated to protect this land, and I feel that every who we are as a people. We have worked since time im- Tribal Communities and Native Peoples across America Indigenous person in this country understands that, which memorial to uphold our sacred covenant to protect the who have been advocating for Haaland’s elevation to this is why we have such a high rate of our people who serve land by serving as stewards of the Earth, and continue to very important position.” in the military.” do so today by opposing any efforts to abolish and reduce In a show of bipartisanship, Honorable Deb Haaland During the hearings, Committee Republicans continued the Bears Ears National Monument. We look forward to was first introduced at the initial hearings on February 23 to raise issues with previous positions that Haaland had working with Deb Haaland on these important issues.” and 24, 2021, by Rep. Don Young (R-AK) her colleague taken during her time as a Congresswoman. The ques- The confirmation ceremony in the Senate and the from the House of Representatives Natural Resources tions from Republican Senators Barrasso (WY), Hoeven overall selection process was another first for Haaland, Committee. On the Senate side, the chambers for the (ND), Cassidy (LA), and Risch (ID) focused heavily on an enrolled member of Laguna Pueblo. In 2018, she and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources was filled Representative Haaland’s previous positions on oil and Sharice Davids of Kansas, a member of the Ho-Chunk with returning and first-time members. In light of the on- gas development, including the Keystone XL and Dako- Nation of Wisconsin, became the first two female tribal going pandemic, the hearings allowed for social distanc- ta Access pipelines. Additionally, Senator Murkowski members from the continental U.S. to be elected to Con- ing and COVID-19 prevention measures, with a number (R-AK) questioned Haaland on numerous Alaska Native gress. When she was elected, Haaland quickly assumed a of Senators connecting through a virtual platform. issues, including the role of the Alaska Native Corpora- leadership role in the House, where she took on the role In his opening statement, Senator Joe Manchin (D- tions, the King Cove road, and Alaska Native Veterans of vice-chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, WV), Chairman of the Committee, introduced four new allotment. Haaland expressed a willingness to learn more which oversees Native American issues, and led a sub- members including Senators Mark Kelly of Arizona, John about these issues, and stated that her decisions as Inte- committee on national parks, forests and public lands. Hickenlooper of Colorado, James Lankford of Oklaho- rior Secretary would be guided by the law and science. “Haaland adds an amazing amount of wisdom, per- ma, and Roger Marshall of Kansas. Manchin pointed out On March 4, 2021, the Senate Energy and Natural Re- spective, experience and proficiency that will greatly that nearly 130 years ago the Supreme Court described sources Committee formally approved the nomination of benefit the Biden Administration’s Cabinet,” said Chair- the role of the Secretary of the Interior as “the guardian Representative Haaland to be the Secretary of the Interior man Nuvangyaoma. “The last time I felt this much pride, of the people of the United States over the public lands,” by a vote of 11 to 9. Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski excitement and hope was the moment when one of our adding that the Secretary position is responsible for man- (AK) joined all Democrats voting in favor of her nomi- own Hopi members, Diane Humetewa, was confirmed for aging more than 480 million surface acres, approximately nation – subsequently moving her nomination on to the her position on the U.S. District Court. This is an incred- one fifth the land area of the U.S., over 700 million acres Senate for a full vote. ible time in our history.” of sub-surface minerals, and over 2.5 billion acres of the Now that Haaland has been seated, she will have to For questions or more information, please call the Hopi outer continental shelf. Included in these lands are more confront some major issues head on, including working Tribe Office of the Chairman at (928) 734-3102 or Office than 400 national parks, 100 national monuments, and to reverse some of the detrimental decisions made by the of the Vice Chairman at (928) 734-3113. 500 national wildlife refuge locations. Trump administration to reopen parcels of public land to Hopi Tutuveni March 17, 2021 3

MarchHonor the sacrifice-Celebrate is Women and Recognize Hopi VeteransWomen Veterans and those inMonth the Military Service

Sharon Fredericks, Counselor – Hopi Vet Center for finding ways to eat comfortably while traveling and experienc- selected over men for work because we’ve proven we can do Hopi Tutuveni ing going through the gas chamber training. the job, not because we are female, but because we can do the Then there was the experience of a black soldier traveling in job right. Hotevilla, Ariz. – March 5, 2021, to see the Women Veterans Czechoslovakia, 1958 where people were allowed to stop work At the same time, we also experienced seeing beautiful places point of view is to shift your mind to a different place. The sto- just to look at her. She toured a brewery along the way and saw in different parts of the world, living in foreign countries so ries I’ve heard over the years amaze me. Each veteran, different that the people worked underground making the beer. And tells different from our own desert. We’ve met people whom we will branches of service, all different perspectives of their experienc- of where women worked along-side of the men lifting large bar- never forget for friendships through thick and thin. Trying to es; this is hard to describe to fit one understanding but it is one rels in the cold, damp place standing up to 12 hours in water all balance work life and that of family. Training, training and more of a unique experience for sure. over the floor. training was certain. That part certainly will never change. There is a project called the Women Veterans Historical Reading these I could tell that not much is different from At the times a war is declared, having to face the reality of Project online. I began reading some of the diaries that women what happens during active duty now. We still go through drill, going to war. There, things can change very quickly. An ex- wrote beginning with a woman in the Navy in 1918. She was still have inspections at all hours of the night in basic training. perience like no other, because we know some never returned put on a ship and shared what living on a ship was like, being We’ve met other women from all walks of life and have had to home. Each veteran who did survive has their story, but they all seasick, seeing someone jump ship, watching burials at sea and at times adapt to any situation. Such as, having to find some- fulfilled their responsibilities, completing missions and doing working long hours till the work was done. what private places to sleep when on a mission, or meeting and their part keeping the Nation safe and returning home with an Another women’s Army experience in 1943, shared having having to leave our good friends because it’s time to leave a Honorable discharge. to be ready to depart at mid-night, having inspection and drill. duty station. And working long hours with little rest, expecta- I salute our women veterans wherever they may be. Continue Love interests found and lost and improvising sleeping quarters, tions no different from what is required of the men. Also being to stand strong in yourselves and enjoy life, you earned it. March is National Women’s History Month Celebrating Famous Hopi women

Hopi Women Shungopavi Security Guards carrying Dr. LuAnn Leonard Marlene Sekaquaptewa Barbara Poley Patricia Sekaquaptewa out duties through March 2021 snowy weather 4 Hopi Tutuveni March 17, 2021 Obtaining Hopi Non-Commercial and Commercial Wood Permits 2020-2021 Hart/Drye WEMP for Hopi Tutuveni If you previously had an expired permit which was recently renewed during Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – March 5, 2021, the closure/lockdown, you will need to be Ranch Wood Harvest due to the continuation of Hopi Tribal issued a new permit. Please call WEMP Wildlife & Ecosystems Management upon completion of wood harvest. WEMP Executive Order #007.3-2020: Reserva- numbers provided to request a new per- Program - Department of Natural staff will follow CDC guidelines and tion-wide Lockdown for All Residents of mit. Provide your expired permit informa- Resources follow social distancing guidelines, and the Hopi Reservation to limit and control tion, permit number, expiration date, and keep immediate interaction at a minimum. the spread of the COVID –19, which will the number of loads harvested, location, Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – March 2, 2021, as Please read the following protocols to en- be in effect until March 31, 2021 at 5 a.m. name, census number and address. A new we continue to provide essential services sure we have safe compliance during the The Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Man- permit will be mailed to you as soon as for our Hopi Tribal members, the Hopi event. agement Program (WEMP) will not hold possible and a picture of the issued per- Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Pro- The designated Hart Ranch Wood in person issuance of wood permits for the mit will be sent to your cellphone to allow gram (WEMP) will continue with oppor- Harvest area will be a new location and month of March. use as a temporary permit, to immediately tunities to access the Hart/Drye Ranch, to is accessible from I-40. If you are com- Hopi WEMP will continue to provide harvest wood. harvest dead and down, and dead standing from Flagstaff, Ariz. please exit I-40 services to those individuals who have a This simple process will also apply to ing wood to heat their homes, duringPUBLIC the NOTICEat Exit #219 and make a left and go over current permit, an expired permit and are the COMMERCIAL Wood (For Sale) COVID-19 Pandemic. the bridge and proceed to the roundabout in need of a new permit. Call in to request Permits and we will require you have an The Hopi WEMP will2020 implement-2021 Hart/Drye the Ranchand enter Wood the Harvest green gate, a sign will indi- a renewal of your permit or request for a updated Hopi Peddlers Permit. Individu- schedule below to allow our Hopi Tribal Submitted by: Wildlife & Ecosystems Managementcate Program the entrance. - Department If youof Natural are coming Resources from new permit. The temporary issuance and als selling wood will be required to follow members’ access to the Hart/Drye Ranch. Winslow, Ariz. please exit I-40 at Exit renewal of an expired permit is as follows; Hopi and CDC COVID-19 Safety proto- HopiKykotsmovi, Tribal membersAriz. – March may 2, 2021,make a smultiple we continue #219 to provide and makeessential a rightservices and for proceed our Hopi to the If you have a current expired Non-Com- cols. tripsTribal during members the ,four the Hopi day Wildlifeevent Hopi & Ecosystems Hart/ roundaboutManagement Programand enter (WEMP) the green will continue gate, a mercial Wood (Personal Use) permit, The use of a Non-Commercial Wood Dryewith Ranchopportunities Wood to Harvest. access the The Hart schedule/Drye Ranch, signto harvest will deadindicate and down,the entrance. and dead standingCheck-In regardless of the expiration date, Hopi Permit (Personal Use) for selling wood willwood remain to heat in their effect homes, until during all resources the COVID are-19 Pandemic.with staff and proceed to designated har- WEMP will use the current expired permit is PROHIBITED and IN VIOLATION of harvested from the designated area or until vest site location. and renew the permit for an additional 60 HTO #47 (Woodlands). Please DO NOT theThe last Hopi scheduled WEMP will date. implement the schedule belowAny to allow questions, our Hopi pleaseTribal members’ feel free access to call days from the date you call to renew the USE your Non-Commercial Wood Permit toWEMP the Hart/Drye staff willRanch be. Hopi onsite Tribal to members monitor mayWEMP make multiple staff attrips (928) during 497-1014 the four da ory event (928) Hopi Hart/Drye Ranch Wood Harvest. The schedule will remain in effect until all resources are permit. We will require you to provide the to sell wood. This misuse provides Hopi andhar vested check-in from vehicles the designated and area issue or permitsuntil the last497-1012. scheduled date. Hopi Wood Permit Number and expira- WEMP with inaccurate data and leads to tion date of the permit, the locations of the mismanagement of our resources, which 2021 Hart/Drye Wood Harvest Schedule: designated area and will only renew the will affect the future of Hopi Natural Re- permit to the current permitted individual. sources. Dates Hours of Operation If you require a new permit, the Hopi To renew your Non-Commercial or March 26th to 29th 8 am to 5 pm (Last vehicle check-in at 2 pm) WEMP will issue you the permit by send- Commercial Wood Permit, please call April 2nd to April 5th 8 am to 5 pm (Last vehicle check-in at 2 pm) th th ing a picture of the issued permit to your (928) 497-1014, Monday thru Friday from April 9 to April 12 8 am to 5 pm (Last vehicle check-in at 2 pm) th th cellphone to allow the permitted individ- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Holiday operational hours April 16 to April 19 8 am to 5 pm (Last vehicle check-in at 2 pm) rd th ual to use this as a temporary permit to will be observed and no services will be April 23 to April 26 8 am to 5 pm (Last vehicle check-in at 2 pm) immediately harvest wood and will mail available. This will remain in effect until WEMP staff will be onsite to monitor and check-in vehicles and issue permits upon completion you the new wood permit to you as soon March 31, 2021. of wood harvest. WEMP staff will follow CDC guidelines and follow social distancing as possible. guidelines, and keep immediate interaction at a minimum. Please read the following protocols to ensure we have safe compliance during the event.

The designated Hart Ranch Wood Harvest area will be a new location and is accessible from I- 40. If you are coming from Flagstaff, Ariz. please exit I-40 at Exit #219 and make a left and go over the bridge and proceed to the roundabout and enter the green gate, a sign will indicate the entrance. If you are coming from Winslow, Ariz. please exit I-40 at Exit #219 and make a right Rent this space inand our proceed to the roundaboutnewspaper and enter the green gate, a sign will indicate the entrance. Check- In with staff and proceed to designated harvest site location.

reach out to potentialAny questions, please feelcustomers free to call WEMP staff at (928) 497-1014 or (928) 497-1012.

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AlthoughCOVID-19 this is an outside activity, wesafety mouth when protocols you are within 6 feet of other Hopi Students through the Pandemic want to ensure we provide a safe environ- individuals. Although this is an outside ac- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE dent’s ability to continue their education ment and follow COVID-19 requirements tivity, we require each individual to wear Alexandra Hoyungwa, Marketing was detrimental and mainly tied to online and to reduce the spread of the virus. The your masks, especially when you are near and classes. Hopi Wildlife & Ecosystems Management other individuals outside of your group. Special Events Manager In response, many Hopi non-profits, in- Program (WEMP) requests you adhere to •Please stay away from other groups cluding the HEEF, stepped up to increase the following guidelines to ensure we can and practice the 6 foot social distancing. Kykotsmovi, Ariz. - March 10, 2021, services for those affected by the pandem- continue this event; We request you stay with your group to Assisting Hopi students has never been ic. The HEEF focused on the area of high- •If you are feeling sick or have a high minimize contact with other groups. more important than now. The Hopi Ed- er education and surveyed Hopi college or above normal temperature, please stay •Please use hand sanitizer or wash your ucation Endowment Fund (HEEF), along students to gauge their needs. Responses home hands with soap and water, if possible. with other Hopi non-profits will be - par collected through the survey indicated stu- •All Tribal Members who wish to partic- •WEMP Staff will be monitoring the ar- ticipating in this year’s Annual Arizona dents needed better access to technology, ipate in the Hart Ranch Wood Harvesting eas to ensure we have compliance, please Gives Day (AZGD), set for April 6, 2021. computer equipment and supplies to com- event must have received both COVID-19 cooperate with staff and follow their re- AZGD is a 24-hour statewide online fund- plete their courses. In response, the HEEF Vaccination shots. We are operating on the quests. raising event supporting non-profits across created the Hopi Higher Education Emer- “Honor Code” and not requiring proof. So •Please be sure to bring your chainsaws, the state of Arizona. The HEEF mission gency Fund (HHEEF) to raise money to please be HONEST and RESPECT the fuel, extra chains/bars, chain sharpener, is to grow and protect financial resources help bridge the technological gap. The health and safety of Tribal employees and axes, wood maul/splitter, pry bar, sledge- to provide every Hopi the opportunity to campaign was successful, raising over other Tribal members. hammer, wedges and other wood harvest- pursue their educational dreams. $50,000, which was used to help a total of •Please remain in your vehicle. Each ing tools, with plenty of water and snacks. HEEF funds are utilized mainly for 85 students pay for laptops, printers, scan- vehicle will check-in with WEMP staff, •PLEASE PACK OUT YOUR TRASH. Hopi college scholarships/grants and local ners, etc. Many students have expressed with minimal contact. Please have your We ask that you police up your area and community education programs. Howev- their gratitude for helping them complete Hopi Tribal Census Card or Census Num- take your trash. er, 2020 would prove to bring new chal- their courses during one of the most chal- ber and Driver’s License ready to provide •Upon leaving for home or your desti- lenges and needs. lenging semesters they have encountered. to the staff. nation, PLEASE make sure to strap down A year ago, Hopi was just learning This is one example of flexibility and •We will require individuals to wear or secure your load. We do not want you about the COVID-19 virus and began pre- compatibility of local non-profits. a double mask during the check-in and to cause any damage or cause an accident paring for the impacts of the pandemic. Join the HEEF on Arizona Gives Day, check-out process and require all individ- on the highways. There was little knowledge of the effects April 6th, 2021 and show your support by uals are from the same household and keep •We understand the need to stop for gas that it would have. Soon after, most uni- giving a monetary donation online. Do- to their group while harvesting wood. and other necessities, however we ask you versities/colleges closed their campuses nating is easy. To learn more about the •Once checked-in, you will proceed minimize your time in local border towns, forcing many students to move back to HEEF and Arizona Gives Day visit the to harvest your wood and upon comple- mask up and hand sanitize and/or wash the reservation and readjust to completing Arizona Gives Day website: www.az- tion of loading your wood, please check- your hands with soap and water and take their classes online. The impact on stu- gives.org. out and you will be issued a Hopi Wood other preventative safety measures. Hauling Permit. The permit will be your We thank you for your cooperation and validation to haul the wood to your des- please feel free to take advantage of this tination. opportunity. If you have any questions, •All individuals will be required to please contact our office at (928) 497- wear a face mask, covering your nose and 1010/1014/1011.

928-734-3124 6 Hopi Tutuveni March 17, 2021 One Year Ago Today - Hopi Tutuveni Reported about Hopi

RomalitaTribal Laban, Managing Council’s Editor ingEmergency an update about an almost unknown Meeting virus, an enemy Act on Committee, COVID-19 which has yet to fully report to Hopi of sort which was creating a lot of fear and anxiety. Tribal Council about its activities and spending. Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – Wednesday, March 17, 2021 One The audience, a year ago today was quiet and attentive In this past year, the Hopi Tribe has gone through well year ago today Hopi Tribal Council requested an update while the Vice Chairman continued explaining that local over ten (10) various Executive Orders, at least three (3) report from Hopi Chairman and Vice Chairman’s Offices Hopi Village Community Service Administrators would Tribal government shutdowns, with all being included regarding measures being taken to address Covid-19 on be depended on to determine if restrictions and closures in the 2020 Hopi Tutuveni publications and the most re- the Hopi reservation. of Hopi villages would take place. This led to discussion cent Extension of Hopi Executive Order No. 007.2-2020: Hopi Tutuveni staff was called and requested by the surrounding precautions taken by Hopi Tribal employees, Reservation-wide Lockdown for All Residents of the Hopi Secretary’s Office to be present at the meeting. No who traveled to New York just over one year ago today Hopi Reservation to limit and control the Spread of the other requests or notifications were provided to Hopi Tu- and who upon returning were required to self-quarantine COVID-19 in the March 3, 2021publication. The switch tuveni about the meeting’s occurrence. for fourteen days. and transition of layout has made keeping track of which Fast forward one year later to today March 17, 2021, Mentions of an Incident Command Station and all that one is an Executive Order versus a Shutdown notification although Hopi Tutuveni has been repeatedly requesting entailed, including setting aside funding, appointing per- is enough to make one wish to hire an individual to be an the ZOOM meeting call-in numbers to fully listen in and sonnel and point of contacts was made by Tenakhongva Executive Order historian and clerk. report out about the Hopi Tribal Council’s open public before he asked Tribal Council for input that Tuesday, In all honesty, the past year has included so many session, the Secretary’s Office continues to hold Hopi March 17, 2020. changes, required quarantines, office shutdowns, -tem Tutuveni at bay by not providing access to the call-in Tribal Council members expressed varying perspec- perature checks, pulling of carpets, desks and equipment number. All the meanwhile Chairman, Vice Chairman tives with one being a very memorable expression by (the Hopi Tutuveni main office still sits in disarray to this and Secretary’s Office staff has been conducting the call Dale Sinquah, First Mesa Consolidated Villages Rep- day March 17, 2021) vaccinations and the many deaths from what used to be the Revenue Commissioner’s Of- resentative, about not being pleased with the measures and hospitalizations of dear friends, family and commu- fice while the Legislative Building, which holds the Hopi being taken at that point in time in March 2020. Sinquah nity members. It is unfathomable and it is still unbeliev- Tribal Council Chambers, is still under construction for further described the measures as “inadequate.” Those in able how we have been able to adapt, survive and still put COVID-19 pandemic mitigation repairs and upgrades. the audience on that day may recall how he went on to out a publication two times monthly during this world- A year ago today, Council Chambers was filled with an further describe that schools were “doing their own thing” wide pandemic. audience of Tribal employees, Directors and local Hopi because “this body (meaning the Hopi Tribal Council) And since March 17, 2020 we at Hopi Tutuveni have School Community School Advisors filling all seats, ex- has to have a method/guidelines, whether villages agree been joined in the Hopi communities of First Mesa with cept for approximately three vacant seats. With social dis- or not.” He went on to state, “Leadership has to step for- another news source called The Village Cryer coming out tancing still a requirement at all Hopi Tribal government ward…to say the virus is not here (as he referenced some of the First Mesa Consolidated Villages offices. The Vil- buildings, via the latest and current standing Executive sentiments of those present)…we have to treat it like it’s lage Cryer had its beginnings as the April 6, 2020 NEWS- Order extended through March 31, 2021, that is the as- here, NOW.” Sinquah went on to state, “We need to take LETTER put out by First Mesa Consolidated Villages sumed reason no one else except the three top Legislative control…we need to take our assets…let’s step up, let’s which has now elevated to a newspaper being distributed Office staff is allowed in the room, while Council ses- attend briefings every day, and let’s give our input.” It at the local Circle M market in Lower Polacca. We wish sions are occurring. was clear that Sinquah wanted action to be taken that day, the source much success as we have found the FMCV A year ago today Hopi Vice Chairman, Clark Tenak- one year ago today. Tribal Council Representatives articles very informative hongva, explained to Council members and the audience When Wilfred Gaseoma, Hopi Tribal Treasurer was and aids in understanding what has been occurring at the that the Hopi Health Care Center front doors were only asked about funding he responded, “Financially, should Tribal Council level. Until we acquire call-in numbers open for the public to enter and that his office continued have no problem, we have funds in Wells Fargo that is for the Tribal Council session from the Hopi Tribe Secre- to advise people through the local radio public service an- accessible, with a couple of accounts we can access with tary’s Office, we may be acquiring approval for sharing nouncements and that Hopi Tutuveni would be utilized. the least amount being $67,000 and highest amount be- of the representative’s articles in the Hopi Tutuveni. Caution was also expressed with regard to social media ing $27 million. Three accounts can be accessed.” Back One year ago today, who would have thought we would posts and information being shared there. Because of that then it was unknown if the Federal government would be relieved as a nation to have vaccines available to com- caution, Tenakhongva explained that Tribal Leadership be helping tribes or States, for that matter, with financial bat this sickening COVID-19 virus. Or that we would was taking the lead of Indian Health Services with regard resources and other mitigations efforts, as the pandemic be calling our national leader by the name President Joe to legitimate information about Covid-19 protocols and was declared just six days before by the World Health Or- Biden. And one year into this pandemic on Monday, procedures. Tenakhongva also mentioned a meeting with ganization on March 11, 2020. The Treasurer along with March 15, 2021 we have the very first Native American local Hopi schools was scheduled later that day, ensuring the Chairman and Vice Chairman were to work on an Ac- woman Deb Haaland, from the Laguna Pueblo, serving as communication was up to date and not misleading for the tion Item addressing a Declaration of Emergency to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior. public and stakeholders. presented in a couple days on Thursday, March 19, 2020. To be writing about surviving this past pandemic year Recalling back to that day last year and how very qui- Since that day, one year ago, the Hopi Emergency with all the ups and downs, sideways communication, et and attentive the audience seemed, was reminiscent of Response Team was established via the Declaration of non-communication and correction after correction has another emergency meeting held at the Council Cham- Emergency, the Federal government after much delay been challenging but we did it. We are Hopi. We are bers when the 9/11 Attacks on the United States occurred. provided funding to tribes, with the Hopi Tribe acquiring Strong. And we are still here. Askwali. Except at the March 2020 meeting the audience was hear- over $95 million and subsequently created the CARES Hopi Tutuveni March 17, 2021 7 Republican embraces a larger Bears Ears, seeks consensus

Curtis speaking with Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition co-Chair Clark Tenakhongva during a hike in Bears Ears National Monument in 2019. Curtis/Facebook Asked to reflect on his first attempt three years ago to place (E&E News PM, Feb. 19). would envision with the legislation.” codify boundaries for the Bears Ears National Monument, “It’s hard to find anybody that thinks it’s a good idea to The Republican lawmaker pointed to his work to pro- Utah Rep. John Curtis answered with an emphatic laugh. keep pingponging back and forth between Republicans tect about 660,000 acres of wilderness in Emery County, “I learned I had no credibility,” the Republican law- and Democratic presidents in boundaries,” Curtis said. Utah, which became part of a major public lands package maker said in a recent interview with E&E News. “The “That’s one of the strongest motivations ... for finding enacted in early 2019, as an example of how his new bill natural reaction for me, and a lot of members of Con- legislation.” might work (E&E Daily, Feb. 13, 2019). gress, is ‘I’m going to fix this. I’ve got an answer.’” The Antiquities Act allows a president to set aside pub- “One of the things that made Emery County successful On the same day in late 2017 that President Trump lic lands as national monuments to protect areas of cultur- was not looking at everything as black or white,” Curtis slashed the 1.35 million-acre national monument to a al, scientific or historical interest. explained. “The president just has a big tool, it’s like a big mere 15% of its original footprint, Curtis — just three But under the Trump administration, the White House hammer that doesn’t let him finesse. But Congress can weeks into his first term — proposed legislation to en- used the law to slash the size of two national monuments come in and make designations. ... This is not something shrine those boundaries. — Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante — long un- you can draw one boundary around. It’s far more nuanced The proposal drew swift condemnation from Native popular with Republican officials in Utah. than that.” American leaders — who characterized the bill as “salt The legality of Trump’s actions remains the focus of But as the Biden administration presses forward with on a wound” created by Trump — and Curtis concedes separate lawsuits pending in the U.S. District Court for its 60-day review, set to end March 21, it remains to be he missed the mark, despite what he called a “good faith the District of Columbia. The judge yesterday agreed to seen if a new presidential proclamation for the monument attempt” (E&E News PM, Jan. 9, 2018). pause the cases for 90 days to give the Biden administra- will suppress enthusiasm for legislation. “That was my first lesson learned: If I want people to tion time to act (E&E News PM, March 8). “This has been a high priority for our office, and it’s listen to my ideas, I have to prove to them that I’m going While his legislation remains a work in progress, Cur- been a high priority to do it right. And by right, I mean to take the time to develop the relationships and under- tis says the proposal is likely to encompass as many as 1.9 listening to all the stakeholders, really probing to see if stand what they want,” Curtis said. million acres, although it could contain multiple land use that consensus exists, which I’m convinced it does exist,” Now, as the Interior Department carries out a 60-day designations — a provision that could be a major sticking Curtis said. “And I’m just hoping the Biden administra- review order by President Biden to determine whether to point in his quest for compromise. tion will give us time to let that play out.” reverse Trump’s actions and restore Bears Ears and two But the scope of the monument is a serious reversal Over the past three years, Curtis and his staffers made other monuments to their previous states, Curtis is pre- from his 2017 bill to create two small national monu- multiple excursions to the current and former monument paring new legislation and hoping that his efforts to build ments from within Bears Ears: a 142,000-acre Shash Jáa lands, which sit entirely inside his congressional district. relationships can produce a consensus agreement. National Monument and an 86,000-acre Indian Creek The 3rd District stretches from the Mount Olympus This bill will look very different, embracing a monu- National Monument. Wilderness just outside Salt Lake City to San Juan Coun- ment size more like what tribes want to see, although they Curtis said allowing for a variety of uses on land within ty in the state’s southeastern corner, where the monument might object to some specifics. monuments made sense, while ensuring that places of re- is located. “That’s the most important difference between the first ligious and cultural significance are preserved. “One of the things I think you first discover, if you go time and this: I’m listening and trying to put their ideas “In an area that is so geographically large — you can there, is it’s not like Zion National Park,” Curtis said. “I on paper,” Curtis said. imagine in 1.3 [million] or 1.9 [million acres] — that you feel like I have been [to Bears Ears National Monument] Although Biden is widely expected to use the Antiq- would have areas that we can graze, we can camp, we many, many times but would not dare say I have fully uities Act of 1906 to restore the Utah monument to its can ride bicycles, and then you would have other areas. explored the area. It’s so vast.” previous size, Curtis and other Utah elected officials, as Some of the ones that we visited with the vice chairman The lawmaker said he has focused on outreach to the well as some tribal leaders, have argued that a more per- [of the Hopi Tribe] are just simply too sacred and need Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition — a group representing manent fix is necessary to lock the site’s boundaries in to be absolutely protected,” Curtis said. “That’s what I the Hopi, Navajo, Ute, Ute Cont. On Page 16 8 HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES Hopi Tutuveni March 17, 2021 Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services

KYKOTSMOVI,Covid-19 AZ – March 11, Emergency2021 — The World ple should continueResponse social distancing, wearing March masks in Phoenix 11, or other2021 hospitals. Report Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus a public, and stay home when possible. *Note: These data include newly added testing results pandemic a year ago. Throughout Arizona, healthcare Here is a quick overview of the COVID-19 statistics on from the Abbott ID NOW machine since April 20, 2020 workers are paying tribute to the hard work and heart- a national, state, and local level: ** A total of 1253+ individuals who tested positive are break of the past twelve months as the coronavirus pan- As of this date – March 11, 2021 members of the Hopi Tribe. demic officially hits the one-year mark. Meanwhile, the The United Sates now has approximately 29.11 million + Includes Village member(s) retested positive state’s documented totals were updated to 830,465 coro- confirmed positive cases with 60,678 new cases and over Prevention: navirus infections and 16,464 fatalities, according to the 529,301 deaths reported. Watch for symptoms. People with COVID-19 have had Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS). Key Over 831,832confirmed positive cases now exist in Ar- a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild state metrics used to gauge the extent of the pandemic izona. Of those, close to 15,678 are in Navajo County symptoms to severe illness. continue to improve and are the lowest they’ve been in alone. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the months, and more than 20% of Arizona’s population has The Hopi Health Care Center has tested over 8,784 pa- virus. People with these symptoms or combinations of received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Arizona tients to this date. Over 1,373 of those tests at Hopi Health symptoms may have COVID-19: has received a total of 2,638,855 doses of the COVID-19 Care Center came back positive with 995 from Hopi Trib- - Cough vaccine as of Mar. 9. Here locally on Hopi, a good portion al members. Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation - Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing of the residents throughout the villages are already vacci- reported 262 positives for Hopi Villages with a combined - Or at least two of these symptoms: nated with figures closer to about 40% of the population. number of 1257 positive Hopi Tribal members. - Fever Arizona’s weekly percent positivity for COVID-19 di- The information below provides a glimpse of the cur- - Chills agnostic testing, an indicator of how much the virus is rent numbers in those respective villages. - Repeated shaking with chills spreading in the community, reached a five-month low The information by villages presented above is released - Muscle pain last week but has ticked up this week. Of the 21,006 peo- by the Hopi Department of Health & Human Services, - Headache ple tested so far this week, 6% received a positive re- and the data shown reflects patients tested at the Hopi - Sore throat sult. The rate for 77,739 people last week was 5%, the Health Care Center and at the Tuba City Regional Health - Congestion or runny nose lowest since early October. Health officials said the day Care Corporation specifically on Hopi tribal members. - Nausea or vomiting with the highest number of deaths was Jan. 18, when 171 The data from Lower and Upper Munqapi is consolidat- - Diarrhea people died. The day with the second-highest number of ed until specific data can be re-verified. (+) number de- - New loss of taste or smell deaths was Jan. 13, when 165 people died. The state does creased due to individual being identified from another Children have similar symptoms to adults and general- not record how many people have recovered, but Johns village. The community of residence for one Hopi Tribal ly have mild illness. Hopkins University has broad estimates on the number of member who tested positive at HHCC is in the Phoenix This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your med- people who have recovered. COVID-19 is still very much metropolitan area. The community of residence for four ical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or active in our communities. Not enough people are vacci- Hopi Tribal members who tested positive at HHCC is in concerning to you. nated for herd immunity and overall protection against Winslow. The data here does not include all state-wide COVID-19. Health experts continued to stress that peo- data from other facilities such as Flagstaff, Winslow, Hopi Tutuveni March 17, 2021 HOPI H.E.O.C UPDATES 9 Hopi Tribe Department of Health and Human Services Covid-19 Emergency Response March 11, 2021 Report, Cont. 10 Hopi Tutuveni March 17, 2021 Hopilavit - school related N A N A W A Q T A Z A Y O P A N A N A A N I P U K H N H B L P F X W O A A N A M P L W D O I K O S Y A P Y L L Z L T A K A T A N A F S M U O I A O D X D A Z N U N T N U T F H K T V S Q B N N A G W A S Y A Z I O X U A T T A F G W Y I Q A U J N B P C Z Y U A U L W P A Y N K Y A T Y I W U T T N J N A O V V X P U C I Z D K B U U W Z L A O I A B I U A A S I H U T Q A H I N T A D N Z Y L F I A J A U A Y A X B A Y I J F I O D B T A D V Y A A P T I W A L R D N F X L E P E W T K J E A F Z P I B G Z O C J Q N I L T D A E B U X D N T E E V E P I S F A N A A P I Y T A A T N A W U T A J S I K I S T U T U Q A Y W I S A

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Just a Checking Point Lately our roads to the village have been closed to the world is now closed. Now they have to check in with the something good in the long run. outside public. Now, I’m not saying that’s a bad thing, but “warden” to get a ticket to get some fresh air. So, my question to you is, do you think these road- I heard through the grape vine that people are complain- Come on now, in my personal Hopi cat opinion, we blocks are a nuisance or do you think this is something ing that we are shutting out the spirits that keep us safe are not being inconvenienced. Some of our village people we had to do because we needed to do something with or bring moisture to the village. Now I say, that it doesn’t feel they are being proactive with this sickness. We are this sickness? You be the judge and executioner on what matter and if you truly believe in the spirits, the spirits doing something to remedy the hiking numbers we keep you believe these roadblocks are for. But no one listens will come no matter how hard the times are. seeing in this newspaper. I say, if we are to protect the to a cat, when I say, when this is all over we are going to I usually go through a check point almost daily, and I Hopi people the best way we can, this seems to me to be look back and thank the people who made it possible for don’t see any problem with it. Of course these check- a way we can protect the villages and whoever lives in it. us to be protected, for making sure that Hopi’s survival points are to keep the residents safe from the outside Of course in one part of the Hopi mesas a road blocker was in their best interest and not the other way around… world bringing in the sickness. Knowing Hopis, I’ll bet will not let in their own people, because they fear that you know what I mean. some are probably thinking, “There is more than one way these people are suspected terrorists of the sickness and But let me make it clear, before you skin this cat that to enter the village, so why have checkpoints?” Shhhh… that these terrorists are there to get everyone sick by sim- these are purely my opinions on the situation. My cat that’s our little secret but again, some Hopis will find a ply living in the village. I know you might be thinking opinions don’t have to reflect your own and you are enti- way to break rules because they believe it’s beneath them that seems a bit far-fetched, but you’d be surprised at tled to make your own assumptions on the village matters or that they shouldn’t have to care about “pahana rules.” how minds of simple Hopis think. Now, I respect them based on what position you hold in your village. In the Hopi culture, during one of the most important for their thinking but we are trying to protect people from So, my advice to you is that, since Hopi people wor- ceremonies in the village, one Hopi society will in fact an invisible assassin, not from people who want to be ry too much and Hopi people think too much and Hopi close the village so as not to disturb what is going on protected from it who end up being turned away from people “read too much” into certain situations, there is in the village, and to protect the Hopi people during the their home where they just want to run away to and hide always a reason on why certain situations happen. There ceremony. It is believed that the village is vulnerable to from the sickness. On the other paw, I guess we are doing are certain outcomes for why these situations take place. harm during the ceremony and that one Hopi society will such a good job at protecting the people, that pretty soon If you want to be proactive about helping rid this sick- provide protection by closing off the village. So you see the only thing that will be protected is an empty village. ness from the village, believe in those who want to sim- we have been closing the villages throughout history and If we keep this up, then we won’t have any one to protect ply help or help those who see why certain things should when it suits us and our ways. Now, don’t get me wrong, except empty houses, but I say good job anyway. happen for the Hopi people. this ceremony hasn’t taken place in any of the Hopi vil- Of course, these roadblocks are meant for the good of But then again, it’s up to you, I’m just a normal Hopi lages for over X number of decades. I’m too young to the villages, but some either take it too far right that it’s house cat that doesn’t leave the village and hunts mice remember the last time when they did that certain cere- almost touching the left, or some believe we are in prison and meows a lot. Thank you for reading my column, be mony. I guess what I am really trying to point out is that because we are being “punished” for something. But I say safe, and wash your hands…or paws, or mittens, or what- some of the Hopi people are just mad because it inconve- it’s all in your head. We Hopis are the masters of thinking ever you have on the ends of your arms…just keep safe nienced them because their personal road to the outside of the “worst things first” without realizing this could be 12 Hopi Tutuveni March 17, 2021 BIRTHDAY/CONGRATS! ANNOUNCEMENTS We offer available space for any kind HAPPY______DAY... The Hopi Tribe P.O. 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screenshot @michelleobama The Girl Scouts organization on Fri- courage, confidence and character," Girl day announced a new program in collab- Scouts of the USA Interim CEO Judith oration with former first lady Michelle Batty said. Obama that will allow members to earn three badges and attend a virtual event "Our Becoming Me program will chal- with Obama. lenge participants to look inside them- Girl Scouts who join the "Becoming selves to define who they are and who Me" program will be encouraged to "em- they want to become, just as Mrs. Obama bark on their journeys to become their best does in Becoming." selves" and will focus on themes found Obama also shared the news of the in the young readers' edition of Obama's program in an Instagram post, noting her bestselling memoir "Becoming," accord- joy working with the Girl Scouts during Committee Chairman Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., speaks Monday, June 29, 2020, on Capitol Hill ing to a press release. her time at the White House. During in Washington, during the House Natural Resources Committee hearing on the police response "Mrs. Obama is a cultural leader and a the Obama administration, she hosted a in Lafayette Square. (Bonnie Cash/Pool via AP) champion for girls and women. Her jour- camping trip on the White House lawn Associated Press national forest land in exchange for eight ney described in Becoming closely aligns and planted vegetables with the girls in the parcels it owns elsewhere in Arizona. with our mission of building girls of White House garden. SUPERIOR, Ariz. — U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva’s bill introduced Monday seeks Grijalva has introduced a bill to keep the to repeal that provision. The Democrat U.S. Forest Service from turning over land from Arizona has introduced similar bills in Arizona for a massive copper mine. in the past. It has no Republican co-spon- The parcel of land in the Tonto National sors. Forest east of Phoenix was set to be trans- The land known as Oak Flat is sacred to The Hopi Tutuveni Team would ferred to Resolution Copper this week. Native Americans, including the San Car- But the Biden administration recently los Apache Tribe. At least three lawsuits pulled back an environmental review that against the Forest Service have raised like to give a huge cleared the way for the land exchange so concern over religious freedom rights, it could further consult with Native Amer- land ownership and violations of federal ican tribes. law. Congratulations to The land transfer was included as a Resolution Copper, a joint venture of last-minute provision in a must-pass de- global mining companies Rio Tinto and fense bill in 2014 after it failed for years BHP, said it has invested $2 billion so far Deb Haaland on her successes as stand-alone legislation. Resolution in the project. Mining wouldn’t start for Copper would get 3.75 square miles of several years after the land transfer. Hopi Tutuveni March 17, 2021 15 Statement by President Joe Biden on the House Passage of the American Rescue Plan American Rescue Plan Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education: In passing the American Rescue Plan, This change adds a new section to the Senate Democrats have delivered on our Committee on Indian Affairs’ Title that promise to take bold action to defeat the appropriates $190 million to the Depart- COVID-19 pandemic and help struggling ment of Education for grants to Tribal American workers, families and business- education agencies, Native Hawaiian ed- es get through the next few months, until ucation organizations, and Alaska Native we can get on the other side of the pan- education organizations. The Department demic. may use these funds for new or supple- The Bill will do the following: mental awards to eligible entities for pur- $1,400 checks to Americans poses authorized by the Elementary and FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE over people’s heads. To cut child poverty Mounting a national vaccination pro- Secondary Education Act Title on Amer- March 10, 2021 in half. gram ican Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska For weeks now, an overwhelming per- This legislation is about giving the Extending unemployment insurance Native education. centage of Americans – Democrats, Inde- backbone of this nation – the essential Reopening schools, safely FINANCE COMMITTEE pendents, and Republicans – have made workers, the working people who built This is how the bill will directly assist Sec. 9901, Coronavirus State and Lo- it clear they support the American Res- this country, the people who keep this Tribes: cal Relief Fund: Establishes a require- cue Plan. Today, with final passage in the country going – a fighting chance. INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ment that small states receive at least the House of Representatives, their voice has I want to thank all the members who Sec. 11003, Housing Assistance and amount they received under the CARES been heard. voted for it, especially Speaker Pelosi, Supportive Programs for Native Ameri- Act’s Coronavirus Relief Fund. Prohibits Now we move forward with the re- the finest and most capable speaker in the cans: This change clarifies that the funds states and territories from using funds to sources needed to vaccinate the nation. history of our nation. Once again, she has reserved for the Department of Hawaiian cut taxes. Divides the local allocation of To get $1,400 in direct payments to 85% led into law an historic piece of legislation Homelands are not solely for emergency funds into two equal tranches of payments of American households. 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Curtis hiking Bears Ears National Monument in 2019 with conservation advocates. Curtis/Facebook

Mountain Ute and Pueblo of Zuni tribes that played a act of Congress" (Greenwire, Jan. 21). competition in a Utah delegation that has long included key role in President Obama's original 2016 establish- But that legislation doesn't necessarily have to come outspoken critics of public lands management. ment of the monument. from Curtis. But he spoke in detail about his relationship with coa- Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego (D) plans to reintroduce But Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition Executive Direc- lition co-Chairman Clark Tenakhongva, who is also vice legislation this Congress that would set a 1.9 million-acre tor Pat Gonzales-Rogers described Curtis' efforts to cre- chairman for the Hopi Tribe. boundary for Bears Ears. ate inroads with tribal leaders as "earnest." Tenakhongva invited Curtis to observe a sacred cere- Curtis slammed that proposal when Gallego, along "I appreciate any kind of collaboration that's done in mony at the monument in 2019 and to view various an- with Biden's now-nominee to helm the Interior Depart- good faith," Gonzales-Rogers told E&E News last week. tiquities in the area. ment, New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland (D), first intro- But he added: "These are not my decisions. These are de- Curtis is hesitant to offer specifics about the experience duced the bill in early 2019 — asserting he had not been cisions for tribal leadership. but remains thankful to the Hopi Tribe for allowing him notified the pair would introduce a bill that affected only "To really honor and preserve what is dictated by the to observe the event. his district. But, this time, Curtis said he has reached out federal trust relationship and the government-to-govern- "It was an incredible honor to be invited to participate, to his Democratic colleague to collaborate (Greenwire, ment relationship, these are issues that are directly placed because as you well know, that's not something that they Jan. 31, 2019). before the feet of tribal leadership," he explained. do very often," Curtis said. "It's something that renews "It's very clear that if we don't involve them, we're not But while he offered praise for Curtis' outreach, Gon- my commitment to help him and to protect his tribe in going to be successful with legislation," Curtis said. zales-Rogers suggested it might be too late for the Utah these negotiations and make sure they felt like they had a That larger footprint would incorporate another lawmaker's legislative vision. voice at the table." 500,000 acres to the monument, adding cultural sites and On Friday, tribal leaders had a formal listening session Earlier this year, Tenakhongva discussed his trip with objects that failed to gain protections under the original with the Biden administration about the Bears Ears mon- Curtis in an interview with High Country News, telling boundaries. ument. the publication: "It really took him to a different state of Local Utah elected officials, tribal advocates and con- "There is much more traction to really recognize and respect. From there, [Curtis] said, 'I am so grateful that servation groups believe the addition of land to the mon- acknowledge the wants, needs and objectives of the you allowed me to be part of this. I know I'm not a Hopi. I ument is a tangible goal under a Democratic-controlled tribes," Gonzales-Rogers said. "Basically it's hundredfold know I'm an Anglo. I know I practiced different religions, Congress and the White House, whether it is achieved more than the Trump administration did in the last four but this is something that I will deeply take and sincerely through presidential proclamation or legislation (Green- years." respect and never forget." wire, Feb. 3). Similarly, the coalition also criticized Utah Gov. Spen- A representative for Tenakhongva did not respond to Haaland told Utah Sen. Mike Lee (R) last week that cer Cox (R) and the state's congressional delegation, in- multiple requests for an interview. But Tenakhongva also she would visit the Beehive State before the president cluding Curtis, for panning Biden's anticipated reversal told High Country News about taking Curtis to view cul- uses the Antiquities Act, if she is confirmed as Interior of the boundaries in favor of waiting for a legislative fix. tural sites within the monument. secretary. "We have always been open to dialogue but Bears "We both are family men, and those are things that we "I am ready to sit down to talk with you and the stake- Ears needs protection now," the statement read, noting related to — meaning our family first, our people, the holders in Utah," Haaland testified before the Senate En- the group invested "substantial time" into responding to protection of the land, and the importance of culture and ergy and Natural Resources Committee. She later added: legislation from former Rep. Rob Bishop (R), as well as religion and practicing of religion," Tenakhongva said. "I would never pass up an opportunity to go to Utah" Curtis, Gallego and Haaland. Much like Curtis, Tenakhongva has also advocated for (Greenwire, Feb. 24). "We remain open to any serious proposal or meeting a legislative solution to solidify the monument's bound- Still, several sources, who asked not to be identified, to find a collaborative approach to protect and honor the aries. said tribal leaders view Curtis' outreach with a healthy Bears Ears landscape," the statement continued. "Most Speaking at an Outdoor Industry Association event ear- degree of skepticism. important, time is of the essence to halt the desecration of lier this year, Tenakhongva called for "a permanent order One described the Republican lawmaker as an "honest our sacred sites and promote proper management follow- that nobody will undo into the future. It has to be by an broker" but suggested that position did not have much ing the increase in visitation to the Bears Ears landscape."