January 2013

Hopi Tumalhoymuy Tutuveniam

Volume 3, Issue 1

Submitted by Honorable Judge Fredericks, Hopi Courts The birth of the new Hopi Motor Vehicle Court has been established under Title IV of the new Hopi Code. This new court is a civil court. This means that if you violate the motor vehicle code, you will be assessed a civil assessment fee. The new motor vehicle court will be held every Friday at 1:30 pm in Courtroom II. The Hopi Motor Vehicle Court is conducted by a hearing officer, in a civil setting.

Driving Under the Influence, Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, Racing, Unlawful Flight, Speeding Greater Than 20 MPH over Posted Speed, and Failing to Obey a Police Officer are criminal violations. If you violate these criminal motor vehicle provisions, your case will be scheduled for criminal arraignment in courtroom I.

Under Title IV of the Hopi Code, the Hopi Resource Enforcement Services, BIA law enforcement and the Arizona Department of Public Safety are authorized to enforce the new Hopi Motor Vehicle Code.

If you violate the new civil motor vehicle laws, the citation the law enforcement officer issues to you will instruct you to appear in the new court. These are the options that you will be offered at the motor vehicle court:

1. If you admit responsibility for the motor vehicle violation, you will be assessed a civil assessment fee to be paid within 15 days, by mail or in person.

2. If you admit responsibility for the citation but wish to explain mitigating circumstances, a hearing will be scheduled to give you an opportunity to provide mitigating evidence and witnesses.

3. If you contest the citation, a hearing will be scheduled to give you an opportunity to contest the citation. To contest means to dispute, oppose, challenge

In all cases, the base civil assessment fee is $40.00 and the maximum fine is $500. All fees must be paid within 15 days from your hearing date by money order, by mail or in person to the Hopi Trial Court.

If you fail to appear for a traffic hearing as instructed on the traffic citation or scheduled hearing date, the hearing will proceed and a default judgment will be entered. A fee will be assessed and an additional $50 civil penalty will be assessed for failure to appear on the day of the court hearing.

A speeding fee schedule has been approved to be used by individuals who wish to mail in payment of the speeding fee. This is only if your speeding violation is less than 20 miles of the posted speed. Payment will be by a Money Order and mail payment to: Hopi Trial Court, P.O. Box 156, Keams Canyon, AZ 86034. Note the case number on the money order so that the fee is credited to the right motor vehicle citation. For more information, call the Court Clerk at 928-738-5171 regarding your specific fine or case.

For a speeding citation that is greater than 20 miles over the posted speed, you may not use the fine schedule or mail in payment of your fine, as this is a criminal violation.

An official copy of the Hopi Code and Hopi Motor Vehicle Code can be requested, in writing, from the Office of the Tribal Secretary, Hopi Tribe, P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039.

Birth Of A New Hopi Motor Vehicle Court

From the Desk of the Vice Chairman

From the Desk of the Chairman Lolma Hopi-Tewa Employees,

We have finished 2012 and we have accomplished much over the last year. Looking back over the last year, the Tribal government has gained tremendous headway in our government-to-government relationships and political representation to advocate for Hopi opportunities and to protect our tribal resources. We will continue to pursue these opportunities to ensure our Hopi communities remain healthy and strong.

In this New Year our Office will continue to seek new sources of revenue through economic development on Hopi and on our new lands. We will continue our efforts to secure water rights for now and the future. We will also work on the challenges with social issues, new land acquisitions and law enforcement. My staff continues to work on all of these areas and I ask you to contact them for help with any of your projects. Our door is always open to departments and programs in need of assistance for any issue.

In this New Year, I challenge you to put forth your best effort to help your programs and departments achieve your goals. I also encourage you to commit yourselves to working as a team and to continue to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Tribal government.!I wish you and your families a very happy new year. Kwa kwai,

Chairman Shingoitewa

!" On December 5, 2012, my staffer along with Community Planning staff met with representatives interested in the tribal Winslow Industrial Park building and the tribal Twin Arrows for possible lease for their business interests. A formal letter will send to the Office of Community Planning if business interests will be further pursued by investor.

!" I attended the Polacca Head Start Center Grand Opening on December 11. It was well attended ceremony along with strong community support. The Head Start program and services will truly benefit our children and grandchildren.

!" My staffer participated in interviewing secretarial applicants for the Tutuveni on December 11. Selection for position was made.

!" My staffer attended the Directors meeting on December 12 at the Tewa Administrative building on action to be taken on Tribal Council action on the “2012 Continuing Resolution (CR)”. The tribal programs were instructed that the Finance Director and Executive Director will implement and monitor the CR, until a final 2013 is approved by Council Action. Programs responsibility is to ensure they provide 10% of their 2012 base budget to Finance.

!" My staffer attended a Mobility Coordination Committee meeting with Northern Arizona Council of Government (NACOG) to discuss the feasibility of applying for Mobility Management Grant funding. The funding would allow the Hopi Tribe to seek out transportation network in concert with NACOG and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). More discussion will take place with other local stakeholders such as Assisted Living program, Community Health Representatives (CHR) program and the Hopi Guidance Center (HGC).

!" On December 19, my staffer participated in interviewing applicants for the Indian Reservation Roads Manager. Selection will be made in consultation with the Hopi Transportation Task Team (HTTT) and the Executive Officers.

Office of the Vice Chairman cont... !" I have taken an active role in finding out whether the Head Start disallowable costs have been

resolved as a result of tribal audit issues. This has impacted the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program. I have met with Finance to track the respective accounts of the Head Start and EMS programs on the disallowable costs status.

!" OVC staffer attended an American for Disabilities Act (ADA) project meeting December 28, 2012. The purpose of meeting to inform all, which included the ADA Advocacy group, on the progress of ADA project. The key area of discussion center on whether to select an “On-Call Professional Service Architecture” in concert with the city of Flagstaff or proceed with developing a tribal Request for Proposal (RFP). Tribal General Counsel will be contacted for his review and if doing the ADA project is in compliance with the Tribal Resolution.

!" I issued a personal letter on December 19, to all Hopi Tribal employees on the horrific act that took the lives of 26 people, which included 20 innocent elementary children in Newtown, Connecticut. I implored in my letter that our children and grandchildren are our future. Our Hopi Tribal Council has shown support with a moment of silence in Chambers and by acknowledging President’s request by having our national flag at half staff in memory of the loss of lives in the Newtown, Connecticut.

Happy New Year! May we all realize our goals and gain strength and health, practice the good things in Hopi and remain optimistic, and of course, treat our Older people with kindness and respect. Regarding our children, not only are they our future, we as parents and grandparents need to become involved in their growth, to lead them by example, encourage them so they can become confident in themselves and develop great personal self-esteem. Make them feel secure and be happy with them. Finally, we’ve been hearing so much about our Nation’s obesity challenges, let’s all pledge to have physical exercise and healthier eating become a great part of our lives starting this year. It can benefit us individually, so make some practical goals for 2013. To everybody on Hopi Land, Happy New Year!!!

Executive Schedule

1) NEW YEARS DAY

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7) Hopi Tribal Council Council Chambers

8) Hopi Tribal Council Council Chambers

9) Hopi Tribal Council Council Chambers

10) 11)

14) 15) Law Enforcement Task Team Mtg

16) Land Team Mtg.

17) Transportation Task Team Mtg.

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21) Hopi Senom Day

22) 23) 24) 25)

Please Note: Executive schedule is subject to change on short notice. If you would like to schedule a meeting with the Chair-man, please contact Nicole Honanie, Executive Assistant at (928) 734-3102 for availability. Thank You.

JANUARY 2013

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For the month of December 2012 the Hopi Tribal Council approved a total of 87 enrollment applicants for membership into the Hopi Tribe. Based on Tribal Council’s action the total Hopi Tribal Membership at present is: 13,776. NOTE: Membership figure is increased on quarterly basis as Hopi Tribal Council approves new enrollees and is decreased when deaths are reported and Hopi Tribal relinquishments occur. On December 10, 2012, the following individuals were approved for Hopi membership by the Hopi Tribal Council and the named enrollees or their sponsors have authorized to publish their names in the Hopi Tribal Newsletter.

Tribal Enrollment Information from Hopi Enrollment Office

Bacavi Village Affiliation: Taylor Jamie Rios *Two (2) minors enrolled. Names not authorized to release Hotevilla Village Affiliation: Lanie Kuwanvansi Bible RaeAnn RoseMarie Kayquoptewa Briana Alexis Maloney Esias Anthony Passmore-Gomez Tyler Marlon Sinquah Jayden LeShon Talayumptewa Christopher Benjamin Ramiro Wytewa *Three (3) minors enrolled. Names not authorized to release Kykotsmovi Village Affiliation: Noah Yoyokie Apachee Cheyenne Jewel Fredericks Kyle Edward Fredericks Faith Robin Lopez Joyce Helen Moore Christopher Orin Sahu, Jr.

*Eight (8) enrolled (2 adults – 6 minors). Names not authorized to release Mishongnovi Village Affiliation: Lee Bahnimptewa Julian Orval Davis Keo Gabriel Kalani Kamakea, Jr. Davina Aamari Poleahla *Four (4) minors enrolled. Names not authorized to release Moenkopi Village Affiliation: Evelyn Bembry Daisa Alohilani Dallas Destiny Ceara Dallas Robert Allan Dallas Robert Allan Dallas, Jr. Andre James Kewanwyma Harold Jace Kewanwyma Cody Logan Kinney Madison Elizabeth Mendoza Denahi Imonie Harrison Redhouse Seth Wil Talayumptewa *Three (3) enrolled (1 adult – 2 minors). Names not authorized to release Oraibi Village Affiliation: Analicia Jovita Medina

Shungopavi Village Affiliation: Crystal Mae Collateta Jaeshon Renee Collateta Jalisa Kaye Collateta Angelina Marie Coochise Amare Kurt Lalo Chance B. Lomaomvaya Deonte Norris Onsae Drayden Antwan Selina Angel Rayne Tenakhongva *Three (3) enrolled (1 adult – 2 minors). Names not authorized to release

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Tribal Enrollment Information Cont... Sipaulovi Villge Affiliation: Malydia Rae Albert Selena Elizabeth Marie Bagaforo Sylvia Eula Mae Larkin Arianna Sami Numkena *One (1) adult enrolled. Name not authorized to release Sichomovi Village Affiliation: Collins Preston Auguh, Jr. Jason Melvin Garcia David Donovan Macias, Jr. Dominick Manuel Macias Luke Andrew Meehan Matthew John Meehan Colt Sonny Thomas *Two (2) enrolled (1 minor – 1 adult) Names not authorized to release Tewa Village Affiliation: Joshua Ross Auguh Rebel Lynn Tewanema *Five (5) minors enrolled. Names not authorized to release

Walpi Village Affiliation: Lexie Skye Echeverria Kami Humeyestewa

Tawa’ovi Community Survey Raffle Winner

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Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Energy and Interior Sign Memorandum to Collaborate to Protect Indian Sacred Sites

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2012—Four cabinet-level departments joined the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation today in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve the protection of Indian sacred sites. The MOU also calls for improving tribal access to the sites. It was signed by cabinet secretaries from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Energy and Interior. It was also signed by the chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

"The President is insistent that these Sacred Sites be protected and preserved: treated with dignity and respect. That is also my commitment as Secretary of USDA," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "I know my fellow Secretaries share in this commitment. We understand the importance of these sites and will do our best to make sure they are protected and respected."

"American Indian service members are fighting to protect America on distant battlefields," said Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. "I'm pleased this new agreement will help protect Indian sacred sites here at home."

"Protecting America's air and water and our nation's heritage is an important part of the Energy Department's commitment to Tribal Nations across the country, particularly those that are neighbors to the Department's National Laboratories, sites and facilities," said Energy Secretary Steven Chu. "I look forward to continuing this important work and collaborating with other federal agencies and Tribal Nations to protect Indian sacred sites throughout the United States."

"We have a special, shared responsibility to respect and foster American Indian and Alaska Native cultural and religious heritage, and today's agreement recognizes that important role," said Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. "Inter-agency cooperation fosters our nation-to-nation relationship with tribes, and that's certainly true when it comes to identifying and avoiding impacts to the sites that tribes hold sacred."

"Through collaboration and consultation, the signatory agencies will work to raise awareness about Indian sacred sites and the importance of maintaining their integrity. The tools to be developed under this MOU will help agencies meet their Section 106 responsibilities," said Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, ACHP chairman. "The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is very pleased to be part of this historic initiative to address the protection and preservation of Indian sacred sites."

The MOU will be in effect for five years and requires participating agencies to determine inter-agency measures to protect sacred sites. It also sets up a framework for consultation with tribes, creation of a training program for federal employees to provide educational opportunities concerning legal protections and limitations related to protection of the sites, creation of a website that includes links to federal agency responsibilities regarding sacred sites and the establishment of management practices that could include collaborative stewardship of those sites.

The MOU calls for development of guidance for management and treatment of sacred sites including creation of sample tribal-agency agreements. It sets up a public outreach plan to maintain, protect and preserve the sites, and calls for identification of impediments to federal-level protection of the sites. Additionally, the MOU provides for outreach to non-federal partners, tribal capacity-building efforts and it establishes a working group to implement the terms of the agreement.

USDA Office of Communications

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Hopi Tribe Pulls Latest Snowbowl Lawsuit FLAGSTAFF — The latest lawsuit challenging snowmaking at the Arizona Snowbowl just north of Flagstaff has been withdrawn. The suit filed by the Hopi Tribe alleged snowmaking using reclaimed wastewater might harm an endangered plant. The tribe’s chairman said Wednesday that the tribe was meeting with the Justice Department and Forest Service and wants a review of snowmaking’s effect on the plant. That’s planned anyway. The Arizona Daily Sun reported it was the last active lawsuit challenging snowmaking. Snowbowl fought suits for years from environmentalists and native tribes opposed to its snowmaking plans but won in every case. It began making snow with reclaimed wastewater at the beginning of this week and plans to use it later this season and in future years to build a base for skiing and snowboarding. Click on the link to read a related article regarding the Arizona Snowbowl and snowmaking. http://www.azcentral.com/travel/articles/20121220arizona-snowbowl-new-season-opens.html?nclick_check=1

M. Loma’omvaya

Hopi Tribal Council LeRoy N. Shingoitewa, Chairman

Herman G. Honanie, Vice Chairman Martha A. Mase, Tribal Secretary

Robert Sumatzkuku, Tribal Treasurer Violet Sinquah, Sergeant-At-Arms

Village of Upper Moenkopi

Wayne Kuwanhyoima Bruce Fredericks

Leroy Sumatzkuku

Village of Bakabi Davis F. Pecusa

Leroy G. Kewanimptewa Lamar Keevama

Village of Kykotsmovi Nada Talayumptewa

Danny Honanie Norman Honanie Caleb H. Johnson

Village of Sipaulovi

George Mase Cedric Kuwaninvaya

Alph Secakuku

Village of Mishongnovi Arthur Batala

Annette F. Talayumptewa Marilyn Tewa

Mervin Yoyetewa

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Wings of America Announces the 2013 USATF Cross Country Championships National Team

The USATF Cross Country Championships will be held on February 2, 2013 in St. Louis, Missouri. Every year Wings of America (The Earth Circle Foundation, Inc.) sponsors a men and women’s team of Junior runners (ages 14-19, cannot turn 20

during 2013) from across the United States to represent Native America at this elite-level race. The biennial qualifiers for Team USA, the Championships attract an impressive field of competitors hoping to qualify to represent the U.S. at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Wings created this opportunity to showcase and encourage the talents and positive achievements of American Indian youth while providing selected student-athletes with a cross-cultural learning experience. The program brings Native youth of varying backgrounds together to compete as a team against some of the best high-school-aged and college freshman runners in the country. Many program alumni have earned the attention of college coaches and life-changing scholarships with their performance in these races. Wings runners have captured twenty-three national junior team titles since 1988. Members of the 2013 Wings of America National Team were selected based on their performance at premier championship-season cross country meets (Nike Cross Regionals; “NXR” or Footlocker West). Overall times factoring course difficulty, course conditions and weather were considered by program director Dustin Martin and Wings-affiliated advisors in order to select the top seven individuals for both the men and women’s teams. With a large influx of eligible applicants in comparison to years past, the selection pool was the most competitive it has been in over a decade. When all was said and done, 52 student-athletes posted qualifying times across four distinct regions. Though it is was extremely difficult to select just 14 runners from this impressive group of dedicated athletes, Wings of America is honored to announce the official members of the organization’s 2013 USATF Cross Country Championships National Team:

Junior Women Name High School/College Tribal Affiliation Courtney B. Lewis River Valley HS- Mohave Valley, AZ Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Garilena M. Cly Fort Lewis College- Durango, CO Navajo Jelani J. Huma Saguaro HS- Scottsdale, AZ Hopi Jayde A. Secody Page HS- Page, AZ Navajo Christen L. Ben Hopi HS- Second Mesa, AZ Navajo Nicolette A. Coleman Page HS- Page, AZ Navajo Claryn F. Jostewa Hopi HS- Second Mesa, AZ Hopi

Junior Men Name High School/College Tribal Affiliation Preston K. Charlie Rio Rancho HS- Rio Rancho, NM Pueblo of Laguna Preston A. Panana V. Sue Clevland HS- Rio Rancho, NM Pueblo of Jemez McKenz J. Leekya Zuni HS- Zuni, NM Zuni Pueblo Mackenzie L. Wahpepah-Harris Norman HS- Norman, OK Kickapoo Kyle N. Broaddrick Broken Arrow Senior High- Broken Arrow, OK Cherokee Brandon W. Levi Piedra Vista HS- Farmington, NM Navajo Jacob R. Riley Laguna-Acoma HS- Casa Blanca, NM Pueblo of Laguna

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Wings of America Announces the 2013 USATF National Team Coaching Staff

The next USA Cross Country Championships will be held on February 2nd, 2013 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Every year Wings selects and sponsors a team of the best Native runners (14-19 years old) from all over the country to compete in the junior age division race at this elite-level competition. Wings created this opportunity to showcase the talents and positive achievements of American Indian youth and provide them with a cross-cultural learning experience. Many program alumni have earned the attention of college coaches with their performance in this race. Wings runners have captured twenty-four national junior team titles since 1988. This year two outstanding educators with vast experience working, coaching and inspiring in Indian country have been asked to help prepare Wings athletes for competition. Todd County High School (Mission, SD) cross country and track coach Tonya Whirlwind Soldier will play the role of coach on the women’s side. James Nells from Riverside Indian School (Anadarko, OK) will lead the men. Both will be in regular contact with those runners selected for the Wings team as they train through the winter in preparation for February’s race. Wings athletes can feel confident tackling their prescribed workout regimen knowing there is a support system beneath them. In the event of sickness, injury, personal strife and/or unusual fatigue, coach Nells and Whirlwind Soldier have the knowledge these athletes need to get through the difficulties of training and perform like champions come February 2nd. Both coaches will travel with the team to St. Louis. Pat Tyson, head track & field/cross country coach at Gonzaga University and long-time Wings supporter, has agreed to serve as a consultant for both coaches and Wings program staff as they construct and adjust workout schedules to best fit the training styles of selected athletes. The added structure and support provided by the 2013 coaching staff marks the beginning of a new and improved era of Wings athlete development. The organization is excited to see how increased communication and guidance from these coaches will benefit the performance, motivation and attitudes of the talented young runners that make the Wings team. For more information, contact: Dustin Martin, Program Director @ 505-977-5057 or dustin@wingsofamerica.org

Jelani J. Huma - Saguaro High School Photo submitted by C. Sekaquaptewa

Claryn Josytewa - Hopi High School Photo submitted by D. Tuvequaftewa

The Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 928-734-3102

We’re on the Web: www.hopi-nsn.gov Thank you to all the departments who submitted their

updates and stories. The next deadline for submission is on January 28, 2013. You may email submissions to LDyer@hopi.nsn.us.

"Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right." ~ Oprah Winfrey

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