NEWSLETTER First Mesa Consolidated Villages

APRIL 6, 2020 NEWSLETTER First Mesa Consolidated Villages

FMCV Adopts Resolutions Important Message to Village to Protect Community Members from FMCV Tribal Members from Coronavirus Council Representative

IHS/Hopi Health Care RESOLUTION #1-2020 The Hopi Tribal Council rent health situations. Ctr reported their first adopted on March 16 (P4) has been focused on positive case of the co- approves a Village Emer- providing continued rona virus on March 2 gency Action Plan and au- services to the Hopi/ and since then, the thorizes FMCV Administra- Tewa People. We are number has risen to 7. presently practicing the tor Ivan Sidney to immedi- . ately implement the Plan concept of “Social Dis- On April 3, Bacavi Vil- and work with Villages, tancing” by holding our The State of Arizona lage announced a Vil- Tribes, State and Federal meetings with only one has issued a “Stay-At- lage member had test- Agencies (Plan P5). Tribal Council Repre- Home” order as has ed positive and is being sentative from each the Hopi Tribe. This is treated at the Tuba City RESOLUTION #2-2020 Village present in the to protect us from Health Care facility. approved on April 6, Re- Council Chamber. The spread of the COVID- stricts Visitors, Non-Tribal It is now evident that remainder of the Reps 19 Coronavirus. Members and Non- the virus has reached participate in the ses- Residents into Villages and As the sun rises each the Hopi Reservation sions via telephone. Remain-At-Home and Re- day, ask for your safety and everyone must strict Travels Order(P6). This is an unfamiliar and protection of all take this seriously and adjustment; however, people. Stay strong. do their part to help With this Resolution, all we must keep the Gov- May you all be safe. stop the spread of this Visitors and non-residents ernment intact to con- deadly virus. are prohibited from enter- A.T. Sinquah tinue addressing Tribal ing the Villages except for FMCV Tribal Council Rep In response to the Business and the cur- emergency and essential alarming rate at which services. the virus is spreading and the amount of lives Home-to-Home Visitations The CDC reports there is currently no succumbed to this pan- and Gatherings of 6 or vaccine to prevent the coronavirus demic, the FMCV lead- more is restricted during (COVID-19). Staying At Home and ership approved two this pandemic. Distant sheltering in place, can help stop the Resolutions to become Socialization, via tele- effective immediately. phone, is recommended. spread and keep everyone safe.

THIS IS YOUR VILLAGE NEWSLETTER If you have news or information to post for the Community, forward articles to the FMCV Office, Attn: Newsletter. During this time of Distant Socialization, we would like to share your news, announcements and stories. NEWSLETTER Page 2

First Mesa Consolidated Villages

PUBLIC NOTICE TO VILLAGE & COMMUNITY MEMBERS

The FMCV Leadership also approved Resolution #1-2020 Village Emergency Action Plan and Resolution -#2 2020 Restrict Visitor, Non-Tribal Members, Non-Residents into the Village and Remain-At-Home and Restrict Travel Order. The FMCV Admin Office will adhere to these Orders by operating at reduced hours:

• OPEN: 10am—12n & 1pm—3pm. Walk-Up / Window Service only. Push buzzer at door and Staff will assist you via intercom.

• Water payments may be made during these times with exact cash or Money Order. Customers are encouraged to pay by telephone using debit/credit card or Pay Pal/Bill Pay.

• Water Maintenance is a high priority & Operators are on call 24/7.

• Security Guards are on duty monitoring the Villages and Communities.

• Residents are encouraged to Remain-At-Home and shelter in place to protect yourselves, your families and the Community.

• Immediately go to the Health Care if you are showing symptoms of the virus

• Call 911 for Emergencies. NEWSLETTER Page 3

First Mesa Baptist Church Makes Donation to • Cloth face masks are recommended to protect your- First Mesa Consolidated Villages selves and others from the coronavirus In a recent visit to the FMCV Office, times of emergency. I am happy it Senior Pastor Taeil Lim from First continues today.” Mesa Baptist Church delivered a • Always cover your mouth In March, the Pastor’s wives, Eunhee check donation to assist the First and nose with a tissue Lim and JiYoung Park also launched Mesa Consolidated Villages during their own ministry by making protec- when you cough or sneeze this time of emergency. The FMCV tive masks for the village elderly. traditional leadership approved an • Use the inside of your el- Emergency Action Plan on March 16. They purchased material and sup- bow when you cough plies and the church ladies sewing “This generous love gift donation club came together for one week to from our Village Church, Pastor Lim • Wash your hands with “sew, rip & stitch.” The non-medical, and Pastor Park is greatly appreciat- soap and water for at least re-usable masks were delivered to ed,” said FMCV Administrator Ivan 20 seconds. the Elderly Program Coordinators at Sidney. “This will help cover the costs Walpi, Sichomovi and Tewa. of equipment, supplies and resources • Use hand sanitizer to kill needed during this Emergency; es- During this pandemic, all services at bacteria pecially, since FMCV does not receive the Church are cancelled; however, funding from the Hopi Tribe and does Sunday Service is broadcast via FMBC • Avoid touching your face, not solicit donations. As far back as I Facebook/U-Tube each Sunday at nose, eyes, etc. can remember, the Church has al- 10am. Pastor Lim invites everyone to ways been a hub for First Mesa and join Sunday Worship. Tel: 737-2724 village members; especially during

First Mesa Schools, Villages, Business, Churches CLOSURES AND HOURS OF OPERATION LOCAL SCHOOLS, HEAD WALPI VILLAGE OFFICE POLACCA CIRCLE M Café: Take Out Orders only START & CHILDCARE Limited Staff Coverage OPEN: M-F 9am-6pm OPEN: M-F 10:30a-6:30p CLOSED through the end OPEN: M-F 10am-3pm Sat -Sun 9am-3pm CLOSED: Sat -Sun of the School Year. CLOSED: April 7-April 10 Elderly Shopping 65+ Gas & Food Mart Wed. 8am-9am OPEN: M-F 9am-6pm FMCV ADMIN OFFICE TEWA VILLAGE OFFICE Sat-Sun 9am-3pm Per CSA, Hours available via Limited Staff Coverage HOPI TRADERS-KMS CNYN Social Media and KUYI Radio OPEN: M-F 10am-3pm Shopping Center Auto Parts & Garage

Water Operation: 24-7 OPEN: M-F 9am-6pm OPEN: M-F 10am-5p Village Tours Cancelled FIRST MESA BAPTIST CHURCH Sat-Sun 9am-3pm

All Services Cancelled until Elderly Shopping 65+ Laundromat SICHOMOVI VILLAGE OFC further notice. Sunday Wor- Wed 8:30am-9:30am OPEN: M-F 9a-5pm CLOSED thru April 17 ship Service available via u- Sat-Sun 9a-3p tube at 10am. Gallery—CLOSED NEWSLETTER Page 4

First Mesa Consolidated Village RESOLUTION #1-2020 approves an Emergency Action Plan (p4)

WHEREAS, First Mesa Consolidated Villages remains NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: under the traditional governance since time imme- By this resolution, the attached First Mesa Consoli- morial and which was included in the Constitution dated Village’s Emergency Action Plan is hereby ap- and By-laws of the Hopi Tribe in its enactment by the proved along with all attachments made referenced United States Department of Interior in 1936, and to and made a part of.

WHEREAS, this traditional governance is under the *Community Service Administrator for First Mesa Village Leadership of the Kikmongwi supported by Consolidated Villages is hereby authorized to work the Traditional Religious leaders, and with all villages, tribes state and federal agencies to put into effect the Emergency Action Plan WHEREAS, the FMCV Traditional Leaders are re- sponsible for the health and welfare of the village *All agencies are humbly requested to assist FMCV members and including considering all people to be with our emergency plan. their children, and *FMCV Tribal Council Representatives are directed WHEREAS, the world wide spread of Coronavirus to ensure that the responsibility of the Executive (COVID – 19) is now within the United States and Office is carried out to its fullest in cooperation and rapidly spreading throughout the country, and under the directives of the Hopi Tribal Council according to the Constitution. WHEREAS, this virus is a serious threat to our people, leaders, cultural, religion, and *FMCV is authorized to approve use of village buildings, resources, additional staff and including use of WHEREAS, President Trump declared “A State of our limited funds. Emergency in the United States” releasing 50 Billion dollars to develop testing and possible cure for the *The FMCV Water Services are placed on high alert virus, and to provide water and sewer services to our village and prioritize water to the Hopi Health Care Center WHEREAS, our FMCV conducted research and ob- and Dialysis. tained various written documents by the Federal Government, State of Arizona, Navajo County and *Report to our FMCV Leaders information received the Navajo Nation regarding their written emergency from the Indian Health Service, Phoenix Office, if plans and instructions to the public with safe guards necessary, regarding plans for testing, protection and protection measures, and and treatment for Coronavirus.

WHEREAS , the Hopi Tribal Chairman only restricted I hereby certify that the forgoing resolution was duly travels and provided statements on the local radio considered by the FMCV Leadership to provide for station KUYI and failed to have his administration the Emergency Management at a meeting at First provide written documented emergency plans and Mesa, Polacca, Arizona on this 16th day in March, 2020. including providing any technical assistance to First Mesa Consolidated Villages, /s/ James M. Tewayguna, Kikmongwi FMCV

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FMCV EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

1. Authority: First Mesa Consolidated Villages is one of 5. Essential Functions: the villages included in the Constitution and By-laws as a a. Within responsibility and authority of FMCV: Self-Governing Village remaining under the Hopi Tradi- Access to WIFI for college students; Building tional Governance. This self-governance provides for full space for virus testing and possible treatment; authorities and responsibilities for the general welfare of Security Services to monitor non-village mem- its Village Members. The Hopi Tribal Council is designat- bers, elderly, public buildings, homes, business- ed as only the government to government representa- es, churches, religious and ceremonial area, etc.; tive thru its Village Tribal Council Representatives. Informational response to village members; Coordination with Navajo County Emergency 2. Purpose: This Emergency Action Plan is to provide Services Office; Communications with FMCV for the organized structure to make assessments, prepare Tribal Council Representatives; Closure of Vil- a plan of operation, identify resources (including funds), lage entrance; Priority of Water Operations remedy obstacles and/or challenges, inventory supplies and complete 24/7 operational plan; FMCV’s and buildings and make assignment of village staff. closed office operations providing direct services; No social gathering of 10 or more peo- 3. Executive Summary: This plan is to provide for an ple; Maintain coordination with HTI and Cellu- organized structure to allow the Plan to be implement- lar One; Purchase and install two-way radio ed effectively and efficiently. The Plan is also intended system; Establish an FMCV Advisory Team to allow for the justified use of resources and to accom- plish immediate remedy to the challenges. Today, we b. Require cooperation and partnership; Identifica- are faced with a challenged from the growing spread of tion and Distribution of possible medical supplies; the coronavirus disease (COVID -19). President Trump Work with Tribal CHR Services to monitor Elderly; has declared a State of National Emergency and re- Determine the treatment, testing and readiness of leased 50 billion dollars to combat this virus. Remaining the Indian Health Service; Evaluate all Tribal, Fed- a Hopi Village since time immemorial, this world wide eral, Private and especially schools within the juris- disease is a serious threat to our Hopi People. This Plan diction of FMCV; Self-quarantine; Request Assis- is to develop and implement immediate responses to tance from Navajo County; Establish working provide for the protection and treatment of those that partnership with Walpi, Sichomovi, and Tewa of- become exposed to the virus. We are completely sur- fices; Establish a partnership with Hopi Emergen- rounded by the State of Arizona and the Navajo Nation cy Response Team; Coordinate daily village oper- and we must attempt to work in cooperation to protect ations with Hopi Executive Offices. our Village from exposure to the virus. 6. Plan Evaluations: This operational Plan will be 4. Applicability and Scope: subject to an evaluation to identify its strengths as Team Leader: Ivan Sidney 928-205-5504 well as overall weakness. Outside emergency ser- Logistics and Supplies: Brannon Sidney 928-266-7809 vices will be requested to participate in this evalua- Water: Alfonso Sakeva, Jr. 928-326-0703 tion. However, without the technical assistance and Support: Sharon Grover and Meredith Qotswisiwma leadership of the Hopi Tribal Emergency Services, Public Information: Louella Furcap: 928-326-7190 we are limited with resources and technical support for the development and execution of this plan. NEWSLETTER Page 6

First Mesa Consolidated Village RESOLUTION #2-2020 Restrict Visitors, Non-tribal members, Non-residents into Village Remain at Home and Restrict Travels Order

WHEREAS, First Mesa Consolidated Villages (FMCV) tion, surrounding Navajo communities and Hopi Vil- under the traditional government passed Resolution #1 lages and is threatening the peace, health and wel- – 2020 to approve FMCV Emergency Action Plan in re- fare of the First Mesa Consolidated Villages. sponse to the threat of Coronavirus (COVID – 19), and

NOW THERE BE IT RESOLVED, WHEREAS, FMCV Administration is setup to respond 1. First Mesa Consolidated Villages Administration, to the needs of the village while engaging in the pro- with the cooperation and assistance of the Offices tection of the staff and village members to exposure of Walpi, Sichomovi and Tewa immediately restrict to the virus, and visitors, non-tribal members and non-residents. All

vehicles in transit along Arizona State Highway 264 WHEREAS, On March 12, 2020 the Hopi Chairman are allowed passage thru the Village within the and Hopi Vice Chairman jointly issued an official no- highway rights-of-way. tice of - off reservation travels due to the “growing 2. Admittance to the village will be allowed only to spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID - -19)”, and provide essential services and necessities by author-

ized services and Public Safety Agencies. WHEREAS, On March 17, 2020, the Chairman and 3. FMCV Administration is directed to assist and Vice Chairman issued Executive Order #01–2020, cooperate with administrative staff of all schools Tribal Emergency Declaration for COVID–19 Virus located on First Mesa Jurisdiction and including the declaring that a public health-based state of emer- Hopi Health Care Facilities. gency exists across the Hopi Reservation due to 4. All village members are encouraged to Remain

Coronavirus (COVID -19), and at Home and restrict travels.

5. All persons testing positive for Coronavirus (COVID WHEREAS, On March 23, 2020, the Chairman, Vice -19) or exposed to persons affected, must immedi- Chairman and Hopi Emergency Response Team Inci- ately comply with self-quarantine procedures. dent Commander, Roger Tungovia issued Executive 6. The Hopi Tribal Police, Federal Law Enforcement Order #002 – 2020 a Stay-at-Home Order Declaration Navajo County Sheriff, Arizona Department of Public for all residents of the Hopi Reservation to limit and Safety and Navajo Nation Police are requested to control the Spread of the COVID – 19 Coronavirus, and assist FMCV Security to regulate and enforce this

resolution approved, according to the Sovereign and WHEREAS, The First Mesa Traditional Leaders sup- Traditional Self-Governing Authority. port and endorse the orders of the Chairman and Vice Chairman as it pertains to preserving the public I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was health and safety of all residents, schools, churches, duly considered by the First Mesa Leadership to kiva members and businesses of First Mesa and all provide for the Emergency Management on this 6th

Hopi Villages; and day in April, 2020.

WHEREAS, it is now evident that positive testing of /s/ James M. Tewayguna, Kikmongwi FMCV the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is occurring at the Hopi /s/ Leo Lacapa, Jr. Health Care Center located on First Mesa jurisdic- /s/ Samuel Tenakhongva, Katsinmongwi