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Crystal Dee/Hopi Tutuveni Honanie/Lomaquahu Administration Take Oath of Office on Dec. 1st

Above: The front and back design of the Hopi Code Talker’s Congressional Gold Medal.

Hopi Code Talkers Awarded Congressional Clockwise from top: Chairman Herman Honanie is sworn into office by Judge Robert Trujillo. Council Representatives from Upper Moekopi are sworn in by Tribal Gold Medal of Secretary Martha Mase. L to R: Daniel Honahni, Michael Elmer and Danny Humetewa Jr. Vice Chairman Alfred Lomaquahu Jr. is sworn in by Judge Robert Trujillo. By Crystal Dee Moenokopi, Bacavi and Kykotsmovi Chairman and Vice Chairman respective- Honor Hopi Tutuveni villages had council elections and seated ly. their Council members as well. Moeno- “I don’t think I would have been here s fog settled in across the Hopi kopi village elected Daniel Honahni and along with Mr. Lomaquahu without all Reservation on the morning of Michael Elmer and re-elected Danny your support. Your belief and confidence Dec. 1, the Hopi People gath- Humetewa Jr. and Leroy Sumatzkuku; in me and my abilities, I truly appreciate A Bacavi village re-elected Davis Pecu- that. I know it’s going to be a long chal- ered at the Hopi Tribal Council Chambers in Kykotsmovi to witness the newly elect- sa; and Kykotsmovi village elected Al- lenging road as we got a taste of it this ed Hopi Chairman Herman G. Honanie ban Mooya, Jr. and re-elected Nada Ta- morning,” said Chairman Honanie. and Vice Chairman Alfred Lomaquahu layumptewa. Council representatives will Vice Chairman Alfred Lomaquahu, Jr. Jr. get sworn into office. Both Chairman serve a two year term. said, “I’m very excited, really excited. It Honanie and Vice Chairman Lomaquahu Both Chairman Honanie and Vice has been a long time since the Hopi Tribe had their families by their side as they Chairman Lomaquahu won the general has been in turmoil and the Hopi people election by a landslide of over a 1,000 are ready for change. I’m ready to start A relative of Hopi Code Talker Frank C. Chapella took the oath to uphold the Hopi Consti- tution. votes each securing their positions as things out positively.” in attendance at the award ceremony in Emanci- pation Hall in Washington D.C. By Mihio Manus New Hopi Chairman and Vice Chairman Hopi Tutuveni give insight into their Administrations Hopi Code Talkers who utilized the Hopi lavayi to communicate critical in- By Mihio Manus By Crystal Dee formation secretly during World War II Hopi Tutuveni Hopi Tutuveni were finally recognized for their hero- ism on Wed, Nov. 20 in the Emancipa- Newly elected and sworn- Before being sworn into tion Hall of the U.S. Capitol in Wash- in Hopi Chairman Herman office, Vice Chairman Lo- ington D.C. Honanie is transitioning maquahu shared his plans for According to Eugene Talas, Director from his role as former Vice the future of the Hopi people of Hopi Veterans Services, two or more Chairman to the leader of the and what his priorities will be family members of each of the ten Hopi Hopi Tribe. when he gets into office. Code Talkers were in attendance at the Having played a key role “My goal is to start off with award ceremony. The delegation that in the former administration, the basics and get myself fa- Hopi sent to Washington for these hon- Chairman Honanie has a firm miliar with each department ors included Upper Moenkopi Council- grasp on where he currently and every regulated entity; and man Wayne Kuwanhyoima, Mishong- stands on critical issues fac- establish communication be- novi Councilman Mervin Yoyetewa, ing the tribe while he retains tween each department of the former Chairman LeRoy Shingoitewa an optimistic vision of where Hopi Tribe,” said Vice Chair- and six committee members from the the tribe can go from here. man Lomaquahu. Hopi Code Talkers Commission. It’s clear that Chairman Hon- judge who they wanted to be Establishing a line of com- munication is through social Talas recalls that back in January, the anie has retained hope in the the next chairman. The race munication is pertinent to Vice media such as Facebook. With United States Mint gave the Hopi Code younger generation to even- for chairman had a lot to do Chairman Lomaquahu as he that he hopes people will post Talker’s Commission notification that tually carry the tribe forward with money and aggressive feels that is lacking within the their concerns and opinions re- they were in the process of working when the time comes. He campaigns. My campaign Hopi Tribal departments and garding issues that may affect on a design for the Hopi Code Talker’s said his victory was a ‘mild was based on my own vi- plans to visit each department them. He said as a committee Congressional Gold Medal. Talas was surprise’ but that he always sion. The use of technology to get the communication start- member for the Hopi Founda- in quick contact with the family mem- had faith in the outcome of was prevalent in this race. I ed. Not only will he establish tion, he has worked with the bers to get their input on which direc- the Hopi people’s decision. didn’t dare have a negative a line of communication with Hopi Youth Initiative and the tion they wanted to proceed in receiv- After being sworn in and campaign on my part. I held the Hopi Tribal employees, youth have expressed concerns ing the medals. The families decided having a celebratory recep- to my belief that the people but most importantly with the and comments, but don’t know to attend award ceremony on behalf of tion, Chairman Honanie was will decide whom they want Hopi people. where to direct them. Although their loved ones and receive the med- gracious enough to devote as their next chairman. My He would like to have daily they may be under the voting als. some time to Tutuveni for a belief in them turned out to communication with the Hopi age, Vice Chairman Lomaqua- Designing a gold medal could seem brief interview. my favor. I truly appreciate people and the villages to al- hu feels their concerns and relatively simple in all of its significant everyone who supported my low them to participate and opinions are valuable because grandeur. However, the commission Did winning come as a sur- campaign. I want to extend have input regarding issues they are Hopi Tribal members. wasn’t able to submit artwork only nar- prise? my thanks to everybody. within their respective villag- Besides communication, he rative. es. He stressed that the Hopi also wants to ensure that each “Hopi did come up with a design,” I was very pleased and Having been a Vice Chair- people will have a voice and department is following policy Talas said. “The purpose of the com- mildly surprised because man, what would you like he will open that line of com- and procedures; and they have mittee was to come up with a concept I believed in the people. I munication for them. design based on the U.S. Mint’s crite- put my faith in the people to Continued on Page 5 One way he plans on going Continued on Page 5 ria. Basically we couldn’t submit any- about establishing that com- thing from an actual artist. We had to put together a narrative. We had to put words to pictures in our minds. The LuAnn Leonard receives Phyllis J. The Plateros Bring their SW Native only thing we could submit would be Bigpond Lifetime Achievement Award Rock to The Legacy Inn a tribal logo.” Page 3 Page 8 Continued on Page 5 2 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 | HOPI TUTUVENI Department Updates THE HOPI TUTUVENI

STAFF Managing Editor: HDHHS Recognizes Employees with Annual Award Ceremony Mihio Manus There were no individu- agers of each of the pro- (928)734-3281 Hopi Department of Health and [email protected] Human Services als who met years of ser- grams. vice categories beyond 15 During the lunch hour, Marketing Manager: years, although many will staff had the opportunity Louella Nahsonhoya On November 22, 2013, qualify for these awards in to join in on Native Com- (928)734-3283 the Hopi Department of the upcoming year. edy hour by sharing favor- [email protected] Health & Human Services Each program awarded ite jokes and stories earn- (HDHHS) held their sec- their Volunteer with a cer- ing gift cards to Baskin Reporter: ond annual employee rec- tificate of appreciation and Robins for their bravery, Crystal Dee ognition day on Northern travel bag. Many thanks donated by supervisors. (928)734-3284 Arizona University Cam- goes out to these individ- Following some time in [email protected] pus. Through this oppor- uals who received the Vol- between, Joyce Hamilton, Hopi Community Health Representative Department tunity, staff was recog- unteer award for their hard challenged staff to partake Secretary: nized for their hard work work and dedication to in various activities to pro- Vernita Selestewa and dedication provided achieve the goals and ob- vide enhancement of team (928)734-3282 to the Hopi Tribe and its jectives of the programs. work, communication and [email protected] surrounding community Mrs. Ellen Honyouti peer fun. through various forms of was recognized and re- The day ended on a good education & prevention membered for the great note, everyone was bless- activities, screening & achievement and her ac- ed with some good snow The Hopi Tutuveni case management efforts, complishments she pro- and rain. The Hopi De- Official Newspaper of the Hopi Tribe wellness activities and vided to families and partment of Health & Hu- P.O. Box 123 client services. This op- individuals within the man Services would like Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 portunity allowed staff to community. She will al- to thank all staff for their Hopi Department of Transportation Ph: (928) 734-3282 gather as a team and enjoy ways remain a part of our great efforts, it is not often Fax: (928) 734-0734 their accomplishments as Department. that staff are recognized a team and as individuals Department awards for the hard work and ded- CIRCULATION and to be recognized for were nominated by all ication they provid. The The Hopi Tutuveni is published twice their great work. Bruce DHHS staff and each HDHHS also encourage a month, with a circulation of 5,500 Talaswaima, Masters of nomination was support- community members to copies throughout the entire Hopi Ceremonies, was able to ed with content of why an provide the same support Reservation. The paper is delivered share this important day individual was deserving to staff by providing pos- on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each with the Department and of the award. Included itive feedback and affir- month to the following locations: provided staff with en- with these categories were mation of the work they Keams Canyon Store, Polacca Circle couragement and thanks some fun awards. These provide. M, Hopi Health Care Center, Tsak- on behalf of the commu- were presented by Man- ursovi, Hopi Cultural Center, Kykots- nity. movi Village Store, Hotevilla Store, Kellen Polingyumptewa of Hopi Cancer Support Program Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi The day started off with Legacy Inn, Tribal Government Com- a welcome and Prayer fol- plex and all Village Administration lowed by program presen- offices. The Tutuveni is also -avail tation awards and some able at the following border town fun awards that were nom- locations: Flagstaff-HTEDC, Eastside inated by all staff under Mike and Rhondas, N.A.C.A office the DHHS Department. on Steves Blvd., Winslow-Caseys, Throughout the day, staff Winslow Library, Brown Mug, Al- participated in various phonso’s; and Holbrook- Hopi Travel forms of activities to enjoy Plaza, Joe and Aggie’s Restaurant, their day. Volunteers who El Rancho Restaurant. Whitecone - help individual programs Giant Gas Station. Dilkon - Bashas. Tuba City Bashas, Moencopi Travel throughout the year were Laurinda Pahovama Hopi Adult and Aging Program also recognized for their Plaza, Legacy Inn. valuable time and energy spent assisting programs LETTERS TO THE EDITOR in various opportunities. The Tutuveni welcomes letters from readers. A full name, complete ad- Presentation of years dress and phone number is required of service was made by to verify authenticity of the author. Leon Nuvayestewa & Eva Anonymous letters will not be print- Sekayumptewa to rec- ed. The Tutuveni reserves the right ognize Individuals who to edit for clarity and may decline worked under the HDHHS to print Letters that are potentially for 1 year or less, 5 years, libelous and slanderous. Letters will 10 year and 15 years, in be run on a space available basis. increments of 5 years. 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Cancer Support Services Help to Boost Awareness of Tribal Breast and Cervical Cancer Programs Hopi Cancer Support Services programs and the State of Disease Control. Valu- in breast, cervical and col- that this year the Hopi Arizona Department of able sponsors to the event orectal cancer; update on staff were able to partic- Health Services. Program were the American Cancer progress of CDC selected ipate in the 2013 Undy Hopi Tribal Council 2013 On November 14 & 15, staff from the Hopi, Nava- Society, Native Health vendor to record process, 5000, held on November th 2013, the staff of the Hopi jo and Tohono O’odham and Native Americans for progress and outcomes 16 at the State Capital. LeRoy N. Shingoitewa, Chairman Cancer Support Services Tribes were represented. Community Action. from the collaborative The event raises aware- Herman G. Honanie, Vice th attended the 7 Annual Other attendees included Each year the programs efforts; and recognize that ness of colorectal cancer Chairman Conference for Enhancing representatives from the and collaborative partners the work we do is import- and the importance of Martha A. Mase, Tribal Secretary Tribal Breast & Cervical Susan G. Komen Founda- strive to increase under- ant yet can be stressful. A prevention, screening and Robert Sumatzkuku, Tribal Cancer Early Detection tion, the American Cancer standing and knowledge significant objective then early detection. Thou- Treasurer Program (B&CCEDP) Society, AZ Cancer Action of each other and respec- is to learn how to care for sands of people gathered Violet Sinquah, Sergeant-At-Arms Collaborations held in Network, AZ Cancer Reg- tive programs; identify ourselves and to support for the 5K fun run/walk Phoenix. The Collabora- istry, ITCA, Pima Coun- promising opportunities one another as we do so. event, including the Hopi Village of Upper tive consists of the three ty Health Department, for improved collabo- An added activity was Team. Moenkopi major Arizona Native Phoenix Indian Medical ration; increase clinical Wayne Kuwanhyoima American B&CCEDP Center and the Centers for knowledge of all attending Bruce Fredericks Leroy Sumatzkuku The Hopi Tribe Danny Humetewa Position: General Counsel Village of Bakabi Program: Office of the General Counsel Davis F. Pecusa Salary: $185,000.00 Leroy G. Kewanimptewa OPENED UNTIL FILLED Lamar Keevama A complete job application must be submitted. HR will accept resumes however, the applicant under- Village of Kykotsmovi stands that it is not in lieu of the application; ”see Nada Talayumptewa attached resumes” on the application will not be ac- Danny Honanie cepted. Pre-background / employment screening will Norman Honanie be conducted. Caleb H. Johnson Full-time positions will receive full benefits to in- clude employee paid Medical, Dental, Vision & 2% Village of Sipaulovi Match on 401(k). Starting at 13 days paid Annual Leave George Mase plus 10 Paid holidays, 1 Cultural Day and 9.75 days of Cedric Kuwaninvaya sick leave per a year. Rosa Honani

Human Resources Village of Mishongnovi The Hopi Tribe Arthur Batala P.O. Box 123 Annette F. Talayumptewa Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 The Hopi Team participants (pictured) were: Dana Russell, Delores Ami, Ruthena Lomayaktewa, Rose Tenakhongva, Marilyn Tewa [email protected] Mary Lou Honwytewa, Emma Lara Gutierrez, Marsha Shupla, Madeline Sahneyah and Genell Roland. The Hopi Team Mervin Yoyetewa Phone #: (928) 734-3212 was recognized for its participation. Fax #: (928) 734-6611 HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 3 Local News

LuAnn Leonard Honored with Phyllis J. Bigpond Lifetime Achievement Award By Mihio Manus Hopi Tutuveni

When LuAnn Leonard the award from Bob Roes- accepted the Phyllis J. Big- sel, President of the Phoe- pond Lifetime Achieve- nix Indian Center Board of ment Award, she was a tad Directors. overwhelmed to say the “Asquali,” she said. least. In her excitement, “I’m so proud and would she likened the award to like to congratulate the receiving the “Picture of other award recipients and the Year award at the Os- the students. I’ve seen cars”, only this award was great potential leaders being presented on behalf who will help guide us in of the Phoenix Indian Cen- the future.” ter. Leonard is no stranger Leonard is the Executive to the Phoenix Indian Cen- Director of the Hopi Ed- ter. ucation Endowment Fund “If you can imagine, (HEEF), a non-profit orga- in 1983 I was 22 years nization of the Hopi Tribe old and a new graduate that provides scholarship from NAU. I was ready funds to Hopi students to change the world,” she across the nation. Under said. “I accepted my first her leadership the fund has job as a social worker at grown from $10 million to the Phoenix Indian Center. over $20 million. It was located on 7th Street Mihio Manus/Hopi Tutuveni To her credit, in Janu- in the old church. On my ary 2008 former Governor first day the personnel di- President of the Phoenix Indian Center Board of Directors, Bob Roessel and Patti Hobbeler, CEO of the Phoenix Indian Center stand on either Janet Napolitano appoint- rector took me around and side of LuAnn Leonard who received the Phyllis J. Bigpond Lifetime Achievement Award. Leonard, who knew and previously worked with ed Leonard to an eight- introduced me to people. ” Bigpond, said that the award held special meaning to her. year term on the Arizona It was at this time that Board of Regents. She is she would unknowingly what it would be like to not given. It’s the result a Hopi, she is a member Leadership Awards was a the first Native American be introduced to her future be her. Her relationship in of hard work and dedica- of the Deer Clan from the gala event held in Tempe, ever to serve on the Board. husband, Bernard Leon- knowing and working with tion, and only comes when Village of Sichomovi from Ariz., at the Double Tree Currently, she chairs the ard. Bigpond gave the award you commit yourself deep First Mesa. She is also To- Conference Center. The Regent’s Selection Com- “He worked in the men- special meaning. within your heart she said. hono Oodham. Kent C. Ware Lifetime mittee and the Academic tal health program,” she “Thirty years later, I “I’ve also found that “I have many Deer Clan Achievement award was Affairs Committee. She is said. “I didn’t know he am an executive director leadership comes by family members up north presented to John R. Lew- also a member of the Ex- would become my hus- receiving an award in her chance,” Leonard said an- in Polacca. My father is, Executive Director of ecutive Committee. Be- band four years later. name. It’s very touching,” ecdotally. “Those of you was from San Javier down the Inter Tribal Council of yond her appointment on We’ve been married for 26 she said. “I know it will be who know me well know south.” Arizona. Musician/Artist the Board, Leonard also years. It was a very lucky like chasing rainbows but that I often say that I feel As she ended her Randy Kemp was awarded participates in the Arizona day.” I will continue to work to like Forest Gump. Mean- speech, she acknowledged Man of the Year and Mary Tri-Universities for Indi- During this tour of the emulate her kind spirit, her ing that like Forest Gump, her family and staff in Kim Titla, Executive Di- an Education and Native early Indian Center, Leon- professionalism, compas- I’ve been in the right place the audience. And as she rector of United National Americans in Philanthro- ard was also introduced sion and commitment.” at the right time.” exited the stage, she was Indian Tribal Youth, Inc., py. to Phyllis J. Bigpond, the Leonard said she’s Throughout her career greeted by a warm round was awarded Woman of Even with such an ex- namesake person of the worked three decades Leonard feels that she’s of applause and a standing the year. tensive roster of accom- award she received. She in public servitude and been blessed to have the ovation. plishments, Leonard was recalled that upon meeting through which she’s found support of many people The Arizona Ameri- very humble in accepting Bigpond, she wondered that leadership is earned including her family. As can Indian Excellence in

Hopi BIA Police Officers conduct Drug Raids in collaboration with other agencies

Hopi Tutuveni agents seized approxi- the reservation including with bootlegging. mately 808 grams of mar- Moenkopi and Winslow,” The TLOA enhances ijuana and 15,521 grams said BIA Hopi Police sentencing for the tribe, of alcohol including other Chief Kootswatewa. “We whereas before the tribe On Tuesday, Nov. 5 at drug and alcohol related have had an increasing could only give a maxi- approximately 7 a.m., the paraphernalia. number of complaints and mum sentence of one year Bureau of Indian Affairs The investigation took the community concerns and a $5,000 fine; the tribe (BIA) with assistance and course over a year during that have been raised for can now give up to three conjunction with the Drug which meetings were held some time regarding boot- years of jail time per of- Enforcement Adminis- with different agencies, leggers.” fense for three consecutive tration (DEA), Special identifying possible tar- With the increasing offenses plus a fine. Agents with the Federal gets and extensive intelli- number of complaints and The tribe can give a of Bureau of Investiga- gence gatherings and sur- concerns from the com- stronger sentence. How- tions (FBI), and the Na- veillance. It took several munity regarding bootleg- ever according to Federal vajo County High Inten- months to conduct the in- gers, the BIA Police want statute, if a person has al- sity Drug Trafficking Area vestigation of bootlegging to send a strong message ready been charged with (HIDTA) and the BIA operations on the Hopi to the people. Based on a federal bootlegging of- Police Officers executed a reservation. Most of the the Tribal Law and Order fence and they continue to total of five federal search Crystal Dee/Hopi Tutuveni file photo subjects of the warrants Act (TLOA) and speaking bootleg, or if they do get warrants on the Hopi Res- will be prosecuted feder- with the Hopi Tribal Pros- charged again, then their issue for officer safety as combat bootlegging. ervation. ally and a couple will be ecutors Office, Kootswate- charges automatically be- weapons and use of force “In order for us to try Of the five search -war processed tribally. wa said they will work to- come a felony. These of- are a major concern. and reduce those types of rants, three were served “We hope to contin- gether to get the maximum fenders could be charged This round of raids and calls, we have to focus on in the First Mesa area and ue these types of bootleg sentence for people that as felons for distribution of drug busts does not indi- trying to stop the alcohol two in Second Mesa. The operations throughout are convicted or charged alcohol in Indian Country. cate that this is the end. from coming in. There is Altogether there were The Hopi Police Depart- no way for us to stop every ten special agents and ment has a lot of work to amount of alcohol coming several Hopi police offi- do in combating alcohol in but we are going to try cers that were broken into sales here on the reserva- through proactive polic- teams that assisted with the tion. Kootswatewa said ing, sobriety check points execution of the warrants. over 80% of the calls for and knock and talk,” said There was minimal use of service are alcohol related Kootswatewa. force and no major inci- crimes. They will contin- Kootswatewa hopes to dences during the arrests. ue their efforts by work- meet with the new admin- Kootswatewa stressed that ing with their partners in istration and see how col- next to traffic stops, house the FBI, drug unit and the laboration can be met with raids and executing search Navajo County who has the tribe and the Bureau. warrants are always an offered resources to help Kootswatewa stated that the Bureau has a certain amount of resources that can be used but they need the Hopi Tribe’s assistance with a Memorandum of Agreement, which the Bu- reau cannot enter into on behalf of the tribe. “I’d like to add that our tips line is highly underuti- lized. We have put out posters and put it on the radio. This was one of the primary complaints that people were afraid of re- taliation when they report- ed so we incorporated the silent witness tips line and people are still not calling it. We are trying our best to help the community with their concerns. We encour- age them to stay positive and continue to support the police department with what we are trying to do,” said Kootswatewa.

Solution to Nov. 19 Food Crossword 4 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 | HOPI TUTUVENI Sports

2013-14 Varsity Girls Basketball team with new Head Coach Wally Youvella Jr., Assistant Coaches Farron Lomakema and Charlene Youvella.

#50 goes for a lay-up and scores for the Hopi Bruins. Bruins beat the Cardinal’s 94-21. Bruins Defeat St. Michaels Cardinals in Season Opener By Crystal Dee Hopi Tutuveni This year, Hopi High’s we are going to be.” felt they played very well ticed by now. Varsity girls’ basket- Their next game is considering it was their There are new guys ball team has a new head against Tuba City Warriors first game. on the team and teaching coach; Wallace Youvella, and according to Youvella “We executed on offense them the system is holding Jr. Youvella began his role they are a tough team as and defense was okay, but them back right now, but as Head Coach during the they are ranked top 10 in not up to where we want- Baker is confident. summer basketball league. the state and have been for ed it but we played good Baker said Anfern- With Youvella as Head a number of years. This is enough to win,” said Bak- ee Howard, Blake Coach and the girls having a rivalry game and Youvel- er. Sekaquaptewa, Matt an upsetting season last la knows they will come Baker said he is seeking Honayaktewa and Terry year the team started the here with a lot of enthusi- his starting five and has Honvantewa are looking season with a win beating asm, and he hopes his team eight guys who can play good and feels they will St. Michaels, 46-36. Last does too. together very well. He still be an asset to the team. year, St. Michaels beat “It will be a good game needs to find out if they Honayaktewa and Hon- Hopi two times. for sure,” said Youvella. can play offensively and vatewa are new players on “We played pretty hard The season is going to defensively together. the team. against St. Michael’s. We be tough for Hopi as they Their next game is “Everyone’s goal is to were a bit rusty and the are in the toughest division against Tuba City and he qualify for state. We want game was a bit sloppy on in the state; Division III, knows that will be tough to be somewhere in the top our part. We did our best to Section I. They will play game for them and is get- 18 so get a good seating, get ready for the game and teams such as Page, Win- ting the boys ready for the but we need the games. had some deficiencies go- dow Rock, Many Farms, game as they missed out We are in a power point ing into the game, but we Tuba City and Monument on one week of practice. system, so every game is tried to make up for that Valley just to name a few. Because of that they have important,” said Coach with a lot of hustle and ef- Youvella is confident in missed out on things they Baker. fort,” said Coach Youvella. his team and says they are would have normally prac- Youvella said the team up to the challenge and it’s was sloppy in their pass- a work in progress as this es and they missed a lot is a whole new team and of free throws; and they he being the new Head missed some assignments Coach. The girls are get- on defense and need more ting use to his program; work on their press. You- it’s a learning process right vella said he couldn’t now. So far it has been knock them for their effort positive. and tenacity. The top scorers in Tues- Varsity Boys Basket- day night’s game were ball freshman, Skylar George The Hopi Bruins Varsi- and senior, Lynnae Har- ty Boys beat St. Michael’s vey; average points were Cardinals 94-21. Trictin not available at press time. Laban scored a total of 15 Youvella’s goal is to get pt. all of which were three- to state, “even though it’s point shots. Anfernee a lofty goal. Our expecta- Howard scored a total of tions are not that high on 11pts; Hoya Lomahoema, the outside of the school. 10 pts; Kai Kelly, 10 pts; We know the rest of the and Terry Honvantewa, schools are probably look- 10pts. ing to see with some curi- Hopi Varsity Boys osity in what kind of team Coach, Rick Baker said he HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 2013 5 From the Front Page Chairman Honanie/From Page 1 to facilitate as far as com- address first? so much that we have huge munication with the new findings and exceptions Vice Chairman Alfred I think that it’s a matter when it comes to tribal Lomaquahu? of rethinking what and programs operations. I’m how we need to pursue sure we will have some. I think what I need to certain areas like the au- The bulk of the issues do is bring him on board dits and the financial sta- have been coming from at the level where we can bility of our departments the investment accounts. work and communicate and offices. We need to Therefore we need to be together. He needs to be- really all agree that there cognizant of how exactly come informed of all the is a high need to address those accounts will impact functions and operations and resolve this. I believe the overall organization in when it comes to tribal op- that my point in making terms of revenue. Are we erations and tribal council this statement to HTC going to see revenue com- matters. I’d like to believe was to hopefully put us ing in and how soon can that he would be there with on the same page that we we expect our investments open arms and an open must take steps to address to become healthy again so mind. I hope that he will the audits in an effective we can count on them? be able to take on the re- manner. It must remain a spective challenges and re- high priority until we have How does it feel to have sponsibilities and be open these audits resolved. We your family here on a day Mihio Manus/Hopi Tutuveni to learning. I’m hoping need to move on forward like this? Chairman Honanie catches a few seconds to relax after an exciting day of being sworn in to become the new Chairman of the Hopi Tribe. that he is willing to work to see future audits con- and form of the future of respectfully and having a I see more and more of with the tribal council and ducted and completed in a My family has been the tribal government? long healthy life. These them. I just cannot help myself. I’d like for him timely manner. a great support. They What can we do to help things can come about if but be impressed with the to support our tribal em- have been an inspiration shape a better world for we all just come together intelligence that these peo- ployees and staff and the As former chair of Bud- from the point that I have the Hopi people? I truly and say we are the Hopi ple speak with and what people across the reserva- get Oversight Team you eight grandchildren and am blessed to have this people and we have valu- they speak to. If we open tion. I’d like to project the have an insight into how it’s them who I look at. I family’s support. Just as able tribal virtues and val- up the minds and doors for image that we will have a these audits can affect question myself, “What well, I envision the entire ues that we cling to. We them to become involved positive working relation- the budgets of tribal de- can I do to make their Hopi population across the should practice and adhere in tribal government, I ship between his office and partments. world better?” How can I reservation that someday to these virtues. I see a vi- think we’ll have a very mine. move things along so that we can all be in a state of sion of people who want to good sense of support and I think my understanding not just my family but also harmony. I hope that we become a part of shaping involvement on the part of What do you see as being at a premise point is that everyone else’s can have can live up to the Hopi vir- tribal government. Espe- these younger people. issues that you’ll have to the audits will not dwell a stance as to the shape tues of working together cially our younger people,

Vice Chairman Lomaquahu/From Page 1 strategic planning and Vice Chairman Lomaqua- tionship with the Tribal Vice Chairman through A. They want everyone Their also needs to be ac- goals that need to be met. hu plans to take and he Council because they ulti- the Hopi Constitution and at the Hopi Tribe to start countability and this in- This includes the Grants understands it will take mately pass all the resolu- the reorganizational chart listening to them, to hear cludes the Chairman and and Contracts Programs. a while, but he is up to tions that dictate what we of the Hopi Tribe of 2007. their concerns and make Vice Chairman. He would like to know the challenge to get this can and cannot do,” said The roles and responsibil- a point of implementing what their long term goals done. Along with that he Vice Chairman Lomaqua- ity is clearly documented their concerns into their “I’m happy that the and assure them they will plans on working closely hu. in there. The Vice Chair- programs. Hopi Tribe endorsed me get the Hopi Tribe’s fi- with the CAO, Donovan man’s role is actually in- and voted for me to be nances fixed so they can Gomez on these issues The following is a Q and ternal as he takes care of Q. What are your their servant. I don’t con- receive their funds. He and with the Hopi Tribal A from an interview: affairs within the tribe and plans for the employees sider myself a leader in would like go back to ba- Council. Q. How do you view regulated entities. of the Hopi Tribe? the pahanna way, but I do sics and start from there. the role as Vice Chair- A. I want to make sure consider myself a servant “I would like to estab- man of the Hopi Tribe? Q. What do you think all the evaluations are of the Hopi Tribe,” said This is the approach lish a good working rela- A. I view the role as when people tell you they done, which should be Vice Chairman Lomaqua- are ready for change? done on a bi-yearly basis. hu.

Hopi Code Talkers Receive Gold Medal/From Page 1 The Hopi Tribal logo use of the Hopi language bestowed upon their fa- is indeed included on the in codifying information thers, grandfathers or hus- back of the Congressional in WWII, an actual gold bands had finally come to Gold and Silver Medals. medal is only issued to the fruition. With all the ex- Through the process ini- tribe itself. Family mem- citement in receiving these tiated by the U.S. Mint the bers representing each medals there was also Hopi Code Talker’s Com- code talker received a sil- some sadness among the mission submitted their ver medal. family members. design ideas. The Mint “The gold medals are then sent proofs and even- awarded to the tribes “It was mixed emotions tually they came up with a via their representatives, because they were hap- final design. which are normally their py that they were being Talas said that in July he elected leaders,” Talas honored but they were was able to advocate for said. saddened because their the final design of the Hopi In receiving these med- fathers or family members Code Talker coin. als, Talas said that the weren’t there to be recog- Now although the Hopi family members were nized,” Talas said. “I think Code Talkers have been overwhelmed and emo- it was more of a coming awarded the Congressio- tional. The idea that these to closure for families too. nal Gold Medal for their honors were finally being Realizing that this was the highest honor that could be bestowed upon this group. They were pretty elated and happy.” Travel to the award ceremony was funded through the Hopi Tribal Council for the contingent that was sent. HTC fund- ed lodging, airfare and meals for this contingent. In addition, the Hopi Code Talker’s Commission con- ducted fundraisers and were able to raise upwards of $7,000 to supplement the funds granted through council. What will be done with the Congressional Gold Medal that has been pre- sented to the tribe? Ac- cording to Talas, “This is something that we will have to sit down with key leadership and decide what to do with it. We need to find a place where it will be safely secured but pos- sibly on display.” The honor and rec- ognition the Hopi Code Talkers have received in being presented the Con- gressional Gold Medal is enormous and highly sig- nificant. They have more than earned their rightful place in history as honor- able defenders of this great land and nation we know as home. Although some might have been conflicted in their duty to serve, they ultimately provided one of the greatest services to the U.S Military that anybody could have. 6 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 | HOPI TUTUVENI Nation 33 More American Indian Tribes Recognized as Sad But True: Another Hopi Katsinam Code Talkers Auction Planned in Paris A Parisian auction house Although the furor wasn’t motion to protest and plans to sell sacred Hopi sufficient to convince the challenge the sale, with katsinam (commonly re- auction house to cancel Survival International ferred to as “masks” by its plans, auctioneer Gilles publicizing the event and non-Natives) despite ob- Néret-Minet told ICTMN lawyer Pierre Servan-Sch- jections from the tribe. that «This is the only reiber again signed on to In April, many Natives and last big sale of Hopi argue that it should be were shocked to see a masks from the USA that stopped. He will go be- similar auction, described will take place in Europe, fore a French judge on by witnesses as “surreal ever.» Tuesday, December 3, to and heartbreaking”, take Sadly, Néret-Minet’s make the case against the place in Paris despite ef- statement is looking like auction. forts through a few dif- wishful thinking. Anoth- Last time around, Ser- ferent channels to stop it. er Parisian auction house, van-Schreiber’s efforts The international incident EVE, is planning to put 25 failed to delay or stop the drew criticism, condemna- katsinam on the block in sale. Whether the Hopi can tion, and heaps of bad PR a two-day sale happening expect a different outcome for auction house Néret- December 9 and 11. this time remains to be Minet Tessier & Sarrou. Plans are already in seen.

Washington (AFP) - Native American “code talkers” who used their indigenous languages to Phoenix Indian Center’s keep critical military se- crets from World War II Excellence in Leadership Awardees enemies finally got their due in Congress Wednes- day, decades after their heroism. Twenty-four years ago France bestowed its highest civilian honor on American Indians who used their ancestral words Photos Courtesy of Associated Press and NMAI as shields, forging an un- 33 tribes were honored, turned out, were Coman- breakable code to commu- nearly all of them posthu- ches. nicate troop movements mously. Edmond Harjo, is a sur- and enemy positions that Edmond Harjo of the viving code talker a mem- the German and Japanese Seminole tribe is still ber of the Seminole Nation failed to crack. alive, and his participation of Oklahoma. On Wednesday, top US in the ceremony brought a “They got these four lawmakers did the same, round of energetic Native Comanches to start using presenting the Congressio- American whoops from our language to commu- nal Gold Medal to some the crowd. nicate military messages,” 250 Native American code By sending radio mes- said Lanny Asepermy, his- talkers and their relatives. sages in their dialects, torian for the Comanche They gathered in the these soldiers foiled inter- Indian Veterans Associa- US Capitol -- many clad Top Row: Quentin Begay, Randy Kemp, John R. Lewis. Bottom Row: Ruby Steele, Kailey LaRue Toney, Nidara ceptions of the enemy on tion. in tribal clothes-- to hear Mitchell, Taishiana Tsosie, Nicole Lucero, Valerie Spicer, Mary Kim Titla, LuAnn Leonard, Chevy Humphrey the European and Pacific “And the Germans lawmakers laud heroes fronts. didn’t understand what the who, as House Speaker heck they were saying.” John Boehner said, “for Dewayne Goodface, a The US Army repro- too long went unrecog- Vietnam War veteran duced the coding on large nized.” from the Lower Brule scale a generation later. “This is long overdue,” Sioux Tribe, listens While some Native Amer- agreed Wallace Coffey, during a Congressional ican dialects are written, chairman of the Comanche hearing.. much of the grammar, Nation who proudly wore pronunciation and slang of a headdress of eagle feath- Some 400 Navajo, the their languages remained a ers, animal pelts and beads group with the largest par- mystery for the enemy. to the ceremony. ticipation in World Wars I None of the codes was With dozens of com- and II, received Congres- broken. patriots, Coffey traveled sional Gold Medals in Sometimes they reflect- to Washington from the 2000, but those from oth- ed the simplicity of an central state of Oklaho- er tribes had to wait until agrarian or rural culture: ma to receive the medal 2008 for Congress to allo- “bird” could mean a plane, on behalf of World War cate the same award, and while a “pregnant bird” II’s 17 Comanche code their ceremony took place meant a bomber. talkers, known in their na- Wednesday. The entire endeavor was tive tongue as “Numure- “The government has an irony, given that the US kwa’etuu.” been very slow to recog- government spent much of nize anything of impor- the 19th century trying to An Air Force veteran lis- tance for American Indi- eradicate Native American tens during a Congres- ans, and that’s one of the culture and language. sional Gold Medal cere- real resentments in the John Parker, 58, choked mony on Capitol Hill on American Indian commu- up as he recalled his November. nity today,” said Herman code-talker father Sim- Viola, author of “Warriors mons Parker, and how he “In the early years of in Uniform: The Legacy and fellow Native Amer- World War II, Japanese of American Indian Hero- ican soldiers spoke little code breakers had cracked ism.” about their service. every American cipher,” Much of the project was Senate Majority Leader ‘Pregnant bird’ meant sworn to secrecy, with Harry Reid told attendees. bomber some participants taking “American military that secret to their graves. commanders needed a The idea of using North “They didn’t really go code so obscure –- a lan- American native tongues on about it, they kept it guage so unknown -– that as a war tool emerged in on the down side,” Park- even their own decoders 1918 when a US officer on er said, but “Dad couldn’t couldn’t break it. The per- the French front grew frus- have been more proud to fect secret weapon would trated by repeated German serve the country the way be languages all but for- interceptions of World he did.” gotten outside a few, iso- War I communications. lated communities.” Four of his soldiers, it American Indians from Crossword provided by Mesa Media Solution to be printed in December 17 Tutuveni RESEARCH INTERVIEWERS

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The Hopi Rez Runners has been running together is a group of Hopi/Tewa as a group when they can, Community members that but for the most part they has taken the opportunity have been running individ- to run in the P.F. Chang’s ually. Rock n Roll Marathon, Some of the runners are thru the Hopi Wellness not “seasoned runners” Center, in Tempe on Janu- meaning someone who ary 19, 2014. runs consistently. There are a total of 36 “It doesn’t mean some- participants who will run one is a lead runner or a in the full and half mara- master runner but it’s their thon and the youngest of hobby,” said Samantha the group, Ian Honanie Antone, member of the will run the mini mara- Hopi Rez Runners. thon. There are two runners A half marathon is 13.1 who are taking on the chal- miles; full marathon is lenge for the first time and 26.2 miles and the mini run the half marathon said 3.1 miles. Antone. The runners are com- The team said their big- Newly elected representative, Alban Mooya, Jr. replaces Danny Honanie as the Kykotsmovi Village Rep. to serve on the Tribal Council. prised of members of the gest motivation is one an- community throughout the other as a team and we set Hopi reservation from Spi- team runs on Sundays to der Mound to Moenkopi run together and there is who took this opportunity. the Wellness who has their The oldest runner in the trainings on Tuesday. group is 65 and the young- They also know that est is 10 years old. running in the marathon So how do you know will be different compared when you’re ready to run to running on the trails and a marathon? they have incorporated “It just depends on your running on pavement on mindset. If that is one of the Turquoise trail behind your goals that you’re the Hopi Cultural Center. wanting to attempt then Some of the runners you will start to work at it have families who they one mile at a time. Anyone travel with them and be- can start at any time. We ing it is after the holidays have some first timers in they have come together to the group and they gradu- fundraise for the trip. ally working towards that The group had a booth goal,” said Elvie Sanchez, at the Reggae Concert of the Hopi Rez Runners. on October 5 and couple There was a call out members spoke to Hopi at the end of the summer Artist Kevin Quannie re- through the Hopi Wellness garding the purpose of the Program for interested in- fundraising efforts. With dividuals to participate. no hesitation he donated a Leroy Sumatzkuku was re-elected by the village of Upper Moenkopi to serve on the Hopi Tribal Council. And since then the group beautiful painting.

Davis Pecusa, Council Rep. for the village of Bacavi was re-elected to serve on council.

Nada Talayumptewa was re-elected to represent her village of Kykotsmovi for another term. 8 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 | HOPI TUTUVENI Music Forgiveness By Andy Magnarella Forgiveness, such a 2. Don’t limit it - forgotten trait among Above it says if some people today! Previously one comes to you several we talked about getting times in one day we are rid of bitterness; but we still to forgive. Don’t put cannot truly get rid of that a limit on your compas- unless we can forgive the sion! We are only human. person or being we have We do and say stupid a grudge against. (I say things without thinking. being, because many Be ready to forgive and people hate God (unjust- renew a friend or fami- ly) for things that have ly member, not cut them happened in their life). off. There are a few different 3. Don’t think to high- steps to forgiveness. ly of yourself - Most of 1. Approach the wrong the time we don’t want to doer - “Lu 17:3 Take forgive because our pride heed to yourselves: If thy is hurt! We think we are brother trespass against something and how dare thee, rebuke him; and if they do that to me! It is he repent, forgive him. 4 ok to humble yourself; And if he trespass against say you are wrong, or thee seven times in a day, that maybe you deserved and seven times in a day what happened. Or you turn again to thee, say- can just forget about the ing, I repent; thou shalt whole thing! Be humble. forgive him.” The Bi- 4. Consider a Bible example - In Christian- Levi Platero (center) said it has been hard to pin their rhythm and blues style to any particular genre. ble says that if someone wrongs you to rebuke ity we believe that God him. There is nothing (Jesus) loved man so wrong with telling some- much, that even though one they wronged you! man is a sinner (wronged The Plateros Bring SW Native Rock Most of the time when the holiness of God) , we have a problem with He left heaven, came to someone it’s a miss un- earth to die on the cross, to The Legacy on Dec. 14 derstanding. There is no be buried, and rise again By Crystal Dee he learned to play the songs, but I’m just a young ada. They have a big fan way we can work out on the third day! It also Hopi Tutuveni guitar. The only music he buck so I really don’t know base in the Phoenix and that miss-understanding says that while we were could listen to was Stevie what love is about. I try to Sioux City, Iowa. if we don’t bring up the God’s enemy He died for The Plateros are a south- Ray Vaughn who is a blues write love songs and I can God and Stevie Ray subject. “Pr 28:23 ¶ He us. So even though man west native rock band singer. Platero became only imagine what love is Vaughn are major influ- that rebuketh a man af- wronged God himself, from Tohajiilee, NM and infatuated with him as he like, but I don’t think I can ences in Levi’s career as a terwards shall find more he paid our sin price to will be in concert Dec. 14, learned to play the guitar write a song about it,” said musician and the support favor than he that flatter- forgive us those wrong at the Legacy Room, host- like him. As he got older Platero. of his family; his mom and eth with the tongue.” If doings! If God can make ed by Legacy Music Pro- he was allowed to listen to In February, the Plat- sisters. we rebuke someone even a way to forgive a sinner ductions. other types of music and eros had the opportunity He hopes people that go though it is uncomfort- like me, then I should be Members of the Plateros took advantage of that. Re- to open up for Los Lonely to the concert expect to able to do, we can actu- able to find it in my heart are Levi, 21and Douglas, cently, he has started lis- Boys. Platero said open- see a great show and to be ally gain a closer friend to forgive my fellow 30 Platero and Bronson tening to the lyrics in the ing up for the group was encouraged and influenced then ever before! man! Begay, 23. Levi plays the music because he writes one of the best things that by their music; and enjoy guitar and vocals, Douglas his own music. have ever happened for the themselves. plays drums and Bronson Platero writes his own band. He said he always The Plateros have a plays bass. Band members music that sends a positive wanted to open up for Facebook page and a web- began playing their in- message to his listeners. them since he saw them at site, Plateros.com. struments since they were He also writes about hang- the age of 13. It took ten Joining the Plateros is toddlers and have nev- ing on when at your lowest years for a break like this Ed Kabotie, a local reg- er stopped playing. The and about hope and love. to happen. They played for gae artist who is Tewa and group has played together He said wrote a song about a crowd of over 600 peo- Hopi. Tickets are $10 In for four years. a break up and you know ple that night. Advance and $15 Day of In an interview with the relationship isn’t going The Plateros have Show. Tickets are available Levi Platero he talks about to work out and you wait played in many cities such at the Moenkopi Legacy the band and their music. around for it to end. as Washington D.C., Seat- Inn & Suites front desk. “There is no real genre “I try to write love tle and Niagara Falls Can- for our style of music be- cause we have been called blues or rock blues, so we labeled our music as southwest native rock,” said Platero. Platero said he has al- ways loved music and never thought of pursuing it as a career because that is what he loves and he loves sharing his music with people. The benefits of getting money in return never crossed his mind. Although he knows he is making a career of it, it’s his passion. As a young boy grow- ing up he wasn’t allowed to listen to metal, rap or classic rock as he grew up in a Christian home. His life revolved around church and that was how

Legals/Name Changes In the Hopi Tribal Court, Keams Canyon, Arizona In the Matter of the Change of Name of: Shea Travis Baca to Shea Tra- vis Talasmaynewa Case No. 2013-CV- 0165, NOTICE OF PUB- LICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME. Notice is hereby given that Shea Travis Baca has petitioned the court for the change of name from: Shea Travis Baca to Shea Travis Talasmaynewa. Any party seeking to in- tervene in said proceeding must file an appropriate pleading with the Hopi Tribal Court no later than twenty (20) days after the publication of this notice. Dated: October 21, 2013 /s/ Imalene Pol- ingyumptewa, Clerk of the Court