HEEF Awards $16,000 through Community Grant Program

June 2012

Hopi Tumalhoymuy Tutuveniam

Volume 2, Issue 6

Submitted by Sam Tenakhongva In early March 2012, the Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) announced it would be accepting funding proposals from community programs and projects that provide educational programming to Hopi students. With $16,000 in available funding and following an intensive review by the HEEF team, the HEEF is pleased to announce that the following programs were selected to receive funding for the 2012 HEEF Community Grant Program: Songoopavi Kitsoki Summer Youth Enrichment Project – Loma Tu tu kay ki: Awarded $4,000 Shungopavi Village in collaboration with Mrs. Diane Lomahaftewa and Mr. Stanford Lomakema will provide community youth an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in leadership, Hopi language, Hopi Culture and academic skills (Math/Reading). Participants of the program will learn to develop inner self-esteem through language acquisition and educational achievement and also through creativity of traditional/cultural art work, gathering and preparation of Hopi traditional foods and the important roles that males and females play in our cultural society. As a Hopi one must recognize that “Kyavtsi, Sumi’nanwa, Nami’nangwa, Hita’nangwa and Pasi’nangwa” are the key components in reaching the true understanding of their culture and roots. These core components will be emphasized throughout class project activities to include: classes, artwork,field explorations and community service. Hopitutuqaiki- Hopi Language Arts Based Preschool: Awarded $3,850 The 2012 Hopi Language Arts- Based Preschool provided experiences for 3 and 4 year- old Hopi students in Hopi language and culture. Student’s Hopi names are used and classroom activities included Hopi children’s songs and games. The class takes field trips to nearby fields, springs and gardens. While the emphasis is on Hopi language and culture, activities include various arts projects and other ways of accomplishing the Arizona State Standards for early childhood. Continued on page 4

Photo Credit: HEEF

L-R: Oneita Tootsie, HEEF Office Manager, Stanford Lomakema, Elizabeth Wadsworth, LuAnn Leonard, HEEF Ex, Director, Laurel Sekakuku and Ramson Lomatewama

From the Desk of the Vice Chairman

From the Desk of the Chairman

The Taos to Hopi Relay Run is a historical re-enactment of the 1680 Run that took place during what is now referred to as the Pueblo Revolt. The inaugural commemoration of this event took place in 1980. It was envisioned that this event would be carried out every ten years; therefore subsequent runs occurred in 1990 and 2001. The next scheduled run that should have occurred in 2010 did not take place due to several issues including a lack of funding for the event and also a lack of logistical

coordination with the Pueblos. In 2011, the Hopi Tribal Council directed Office of the Vice Chairman (OVC) to formally make contact with the All Indian Pueblo Council (AIPC) to initiate support for the next event. The Vice Chairman presented before the AIPC on May 16, 2012 at the Acoma Pueblo. Several Pueblos including Zuni, Acoma, and Tesuque reinforced the cultural significance of the run and voiced their support for the 2013 event. In addition, a representative from Sandoval County which covers a majority of the area that the NM Pueblos are located in, indicated that the County would not hesitate in providing any of their resources (law enforcement, EMS, funding) for the event. The Office of the Vice Chairman is planning on initiating planning efforts for the 2013 relay run by hosting a kick-off meeting in August 2012. Representatives from each participating Pueblo, Hopi/Tewa Village, and other interested parties will be invited to attend this important meeting. There are many issues that must be discussed including: travel routes, fundraising and lodging/meals to name a few. If you have any questions/suggestions regarding the relay run please contact the Office of the Vice Chairman at (928) 734-3112.

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Loloma Hopi-Tewa Employees, Recently, I gave a report to the Hopi Tribal Council on a summary of the activities our office has been engaged in and working towards. I would like to share this information with our fellow employees so you can understand our mutual efforts at improving tribal government. Your input and cooperation has been invaluable and we want to continue to work towards major accomplishments for the Hopi-Tewa people.

Report to the Hopi Tribal Council May 29, 2012 The Office of the Chairman has been engaged in government-to-government relationship building and developing key support strategies for tribal-wide initiatives. The Chairman and executive staff have been focused on facilitating and supporting the many critical issues that the tribal government is faced with and ensuring that they are addressed appropriately. Here are highlight summaries of key areas that the Office of the Chairman has been regularly attending to and contributing efforts in support of Hopi goals for positive outcomes.

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Alfonso Mahkewa - Employee of the Month

Executive Schedule

Alfonso Mahkewa is Corn Clan from the Village of Mishongnovi. He has been employed with the Hopi Tribe for 15 years, with the Department of Natural Resources. Mr. Mahkewa was first hired as an Equipment Operator and held other positions as an Equipment Pool Coordinator, Solid Waste Compliance Officer, and is currently the Environmental Specialist II with the Hopi Environmental Protection Office. He is involved with Air Quality assessments (particulate matter and ozone) in two locations on the reservation and has been involved in various waste collections events, environmental inspections and other issues concerning solid waste.

Alfonso goes the extra mile to assist fellow coworkers and enhance communications with the Hopi public to be environmentally conscientious. Due to his interests, he has a desire to take on the challenge of learning more about air quality impacts affecting the Hopi people. Because of his dedication, he takes time to educate community members to provide a better understanding of why preserving the Hopi environment is important. Additionally, he is willing to help village members with community projects (planning, preparing, and implementing). Alfonso is very professional in his personal contacts with outside/local agencies and with our Hopi members. Because of his vast knowledge, representatives from other tribal organizations have requested his expertise in dealing with a variety of issues. Alfonso is very reliable and is well respected by fellow coworkers and others in the DNR division. He is a wonderful employee and his devotion to his job is commendable. CONGRATULATIONS ALFONSO!

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

 4) Hopi Tribal Council

5) Reverse Osmosis Plant Dedication Moencopi, AZ

6) Hopi Tribal Council

7) Hopi Tribal Council TTT Mtg.-Flag, AZ

8) APS Meeting Flagstaff, AZ

11) SW Climate Summit Tucson, AZ TTT Mtg.- Chambers

12) SW Climate Summit Tucson, AZ LETT Mtg-Chambers

13) SW Climate Summit Tucson, AZ TTT Mtg-Chambers

14) Water Settlement Action-HTC Chambers

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18) NCAI Mid-Year Conf.-Lincoln, NE

19) NCAI Mid-Year Conf.-Lincoln, NE LETT Mtg-Chambers

20) NCAI Mid-Year Conf.-Lincoln, NE LETT Mtg-Chambers

21) Proceeds of Labor Training-Chambers

22) HTEDC Work Session

25) Energy Planning Session-Flagstaff, AZ

26) Energy Planning Session-Flagstaff, AZ

27) Energy Planning Session-Flagstaff, AZ

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29) ITCA Tribal Leaders’ Meeting Phoenix, AZ

June  2012 

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HEEF Awards $16,000 cont. Hopi Leadership Program: Awarded: $8,150 Established in 2006 as a pilot program, the Hopi Leadership Program is designed to equip emerging Hopi- Tewa leaders with culturally- based training in community development and leadership that will enable participants to effectively lead and manage local

grassroots and philanthropic organizations. Having completed three program years since 2006, 37 individuals have completed the Program. The Hopi Leadership Program has become recognized as a premiere leadership program for Native Americans nationally by Native Americans in Philanthropy, a national Native American philanthropic organization dedicated to building capacity and supporting local tribal philanthropy. As part of the funding process, and in order to be considered for funding, a program had to demonstrate that they were a structured educational program, which would provide activities in support of the educational needs, goals and programs of the Hopi Tribe. HEEF Executive Director LuAnn Leonard stated, “We are glad to once again commit HEEF resources to fund a variety of summer programs that will benefit the Hopi people. What’s most exciting is that these programs are developed with the needs of our communities at the forefront.” She added, that through continued support, the HEEF will be able to continue to fund future educational programs. The HEEF is a non-profit entity of the Hopi Tribe. For more information contact the HEEF at (928) 734-2275, via e-mail: heef@hopieducationfund.org, or visit our website at www.hopieducationfund.org

Office of the Vice Chairman cont... • Vice Chairman was in DC the week of May 30 – June 1.Vice Chairman’s schedule included attending the

Secretary Sebelius’ Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) which involved meeting with the departments under the Department of Health and Human Services, all under the Secretary. Each department head provided an update of their respective activities, functions and reported the progress being made with respect to working with respective tribal nations. Indian Health Services’ Director, Dr. Yvette Roubideaux reported that their main and top priority is completing their annual budget. The STAC did provide overall support for the I.H.S budget and recommended that increases be proactively considered as indicated by respective tribes.

• On Friday, Vice Chairman visited the US Dept of Justice, the Deputy Director of Office of Tribal Justice and the US Department of Interiors, Office of Justice Services, Division of Corrections. The purpose of the meeting was to bring to their attention the Hopi Tribes effort in seeking design and construction funds to replace the current detention facility on Hopi. Vice Chairman expressed the pressing need for a replacement facility based on various factors, such as the facility is outdated, capacity of facility is being constantly exceeded, and that the facility is not able to house Juveniles. The facility had an Inspection conducted several years ago and there were various findings, one direct result was that the facility could no longer hold Juveniles, that section was closed immediately. The current facility is also understaffed and underfunded. Both offices expressed appreciation for the Vice Chairman’s visit, responded positively and expressed that the tribe should work aggressively toward submitting a proposal within this year. The BIA Corrections Division expressed their awareness of the shortcoming of our facility and their support and would work with Hopi. They advised that key agency personnel need to be involved in the planning phase so that critical elements would be included into the proposal. Vice Chairman expressed his appreciation for meeting with him and informed both offices that continued dialogue will be vital, that he will continue to work with both agencies, as well as others to ensure that all components designed into the new facility design will be addressed and funded. We have to step up our planning efforts and work hard on completing and submitting a well developed proposal to be funded. Continued on page 9

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Hopi Cultural Preservation Office Hopi Tribe, Kaibab National Forest recognized for project FREDONIA, Ariz. – The United States Forest Service recently honored the Hopi Tribe and the Kaibab National Forest with a national award for their work on the Snake Gulch Project within Kanab Creek Wilderness. In the summer of 2008, Kaibab employees led a joint field trip into Snake Gulch with Hopi tribal elders to view prehistoric rock art and discuss their meanings. Snake Gulch is an area on the west side of the Kaibab Plateau that contains many petroglyphs and pictographs thought to be more than 1,000 years old. The group produced a documentary video that explained the trip and elaborated on the Hopi relationship to the land. The Forest Service Washington Office awarded the Kaibab and members of the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office the National 2011 “Windows on the Past” award for the collaborative effort and the accompanying video. The Kaibab National Forest and the Hopi Tribe have a long history of collaborating on projects together, said Forest Tribal Liaison Michael Lyndon. This is the first time the Kaibab National Forest has received the national award. “Each year in the Forest Service, we honor a group that has done the most to preserve and interpret heritage resources,” said Kaibab National Forest Supervisor Mike Williams. “This year’s award is for the work in conducting a field trip with Hopi elders, incorporating Hopi tribal knowledge into the draft revised Forest Plan, and producing a documentary to tell the story.” The video is posted on the Kaibab National Forest web site, has been shown on the Archaeology Channel, and has been shown at conferences and public events. “The Snake Gulch Project was selected for the national award in recognition of its excellence in planning and execution with its emphasis on tribal participation, and its success in terms of on-the-ground results,” Southwestern Regional Forester Corbin Newman wrote in an award letter. Award plaques were given to the Hopi Cultural Resources Advisory Task Team, the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office, Hopi videographer Victor Masayesva, Jr., and the Kaibab National Forest. A link to the video can be found on the Kaibab National Forest Tribal Relations web page at http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/kaibab/workingtogether/tribalrelations. For additional information, please contact Patrick Lair at (928) 643-8172. Website: www.fs.usda.gov/kaibab Twitter: www.twitter.com/KaibabNF Flickr: www.flickr.com/kaibabnationalforest

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Office of the Chairman Our current staff includes the following members: • Micah Loma’omvaya, Bear Clan, Village of Songoopavi - Chief of Staff • Nicole Honanie, Bear Clan, Village of Kiqotsmovi - Executive Staff Assistant to the Chairman • LaVaun Dyer, Water Clan, Village of Sipaulovi -Staff Assistant • Alfonso Sakeva, Sr., Katsina-Parrot Clan, Village of Tewa - Staff Assistant • Glendora Lopez, Sun Clan, Village of Kiqotsmovi -Secretary

Proposed Little Colorado River Settlement Agreement Chairman and staff have attended and provided guidance throughout the critical negotiation meetings that has resulted in the proposed Navajo-Hopi LCR Water Rights Settlement Agreement with the Water/Energy Task Team. We have been providing technical and personnel support in the recent Hopi LCR Agreement presentations to the Hopi community and villages. We look forward to continuing our efforts at educating the Hopi villages and communities on this issue. As part of this work, the staff worked to coordinate the visit by Senators Jon Kyle and John McCain to the Hopi Tribal Council at Moenkopi Legacy Inn. We developed the presentation packets of key issues to the Senators along with Office of the General Counsel and provided technical information and facilitated security needs with Hopi Resource Enforcement Services. Federal Lobbying in Washington, D. C. The Chairman has worked with tribal council representatives to engage lobbying efforts with many federal agencies that have oversight and trust responsibilities to the Hopi Tribe. The lobbying efforts have been coordinated with Spirit Rock Consulting and the Office of the General Counsel. Our various contacts and meetings with Congressional Representatives, Federal Agency Directors and many more federal representatives has been very productive and has resulted in their understanding of issues facing the Hopi people, and most importantly, the presence of a stable tribal government. Hopi Land Team Chairman and staff have remained supportive and informed of the various initiatives of the Hopi Land Team. These include the proposed development of the Hopi ranch lands and the acquisition of lands new lands that will enhance future economic development endeavors. We have participated in the field tours of these proposed development areas and are awaiting more direction from the Land Team and Council. Hopi Eagle Collecting Permits Our Office has participated in meetings with US. Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal agencies to support the Hopi claim to 40 eagle collection permits on an annual basis. These administrative meetings are critical to uphold and defend the Hopi Tribal Constitution’s protection of Hopi eagle collecting rights. Our efforts have been successful in retaining those annual permits with key efforts by the Arnold & Porter Law Firm, Hopi Department of Natural Resources and Hopi religious practitioners. We are also aware that there may be legal challenges to our permits from the Navajo Nation that we will need to respond to as well.

Snowbowl Snowmaking with Reclaimed Wastewater

We continue to follow the changing scope of the approved use of wastewater for snowmaking with the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. We have developed a challenge to the use of reclaimed wastewater through the services of SWCA Environmental Consultants and Hudsucker, Goodstein & Nelson Law Firm who have found a threat to an endangered plant near the Snowbowl ski area.

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This possible threat was presented to them at a recent meeting in Flagstaff that was well attended by both federal agencies including many Washington, D.C. representatives by phone conference. Our presentation was very compelling on the need to re-open consultation with the Hopi Tribe and others. We will move to seek out regional support on this new challenge to the use of reclaimed water on Nuvatukya’ovi. Tutuveni Newspaper Support Our staff has provided key support to the final outcome of producing the Hopi Tututveni newspaper once again. We assisted with the development and analysis of the new operations budget with the Tutuveni editor that has made it possible for the Tutuveni staff to purchase equipment and cover publication costs. This new budget was approved by the Hopi Tribal Council and has resulted in the recent printing of the important tribal newspaper. Judicial Programs Our staff has been working diligently on saving the Adam Walsh Program under the Prosecutor’s Office by assisting with the draft the code, policies and procedures, and resolution to become compliant with the Sex Offender Notification Act. We also coordinated efforts to establish the program which was presented to Tribal Council and both Action Items were approved by Tribal Council for the program implementation. Our staff has also been working with the Hopi Tribal Courts and Office of Financial Management to fulfill grant funding requirements to release funds for the Hopi Wellness Courts. Our staff member is currently overseeing the Domestic Violence Program conducting oversight of the program operations and conducting the hiring process for new employees to fill vacancies.

Hopi Assisted Living Facility Construction The Office has assisted with the final stages leading to the construction of the HALF construction at Upper Moenkopi. These efforts included the coordination of environmental documentation and the payments to construction contractors for their hard work. We were happy to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony that was well attended and began the final stage of construction of this important facility for the Hopi people. Hopi Villages and Communities We have assisted with the coordination of emergency improvements to the unimproved roads at the Spider Mound community with Navajo County and BIA Roads department. The community of Spider Mound is in desperate need of future road improvements which we will also assist with so that community members and elders can access their homes and facilities in the winter months. The Village of Sichomovi as approached our Office for assistance with facilitating an understanding of their current village government status. We have provided meetings to those groups involved and have resolved key understandings and will forward with their village recommendations for a new election of village board members. This will assist their need to conduct business and submit a budget proposal to the BOT for approval. There are many other areas beyond these major areas where we have participated and supported tribal goals or met critical issues for the benefit of the tribal government and Hopi people. We continue to refine our efforts on being effective and efficient in our quality of work and look forward to any other questions or comments in relation to our support. We continue to support many of the efforts of the Hopi Task Teams and enjoy working with Tribal Council representatives who we welcome into our offices. Kwakwha.

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2012 Hopi Head Start Graduates POLACCA HEAD START Tatianna Ibarra Deron Jarvison Maurice Kuyvaya Jaimmie Lomahoema Kiara Lomayaktewa Kitana Duwyenie Darius Nahkalayah Dawa Mansi Poleahla Juhran David Lakeisha Campus Charity Van Hardenberg Shoshanna Van Hardenberg Daiahnara Poleviyaoma Elijah Dashee Jordan Kaye Kimora Koinva Sakhongsie Koyawena Payton Lomawaima Julyssa Lopez Tyler Sieweyumptewa Angeline Antone Avi Humeyestewa Dominic Leslie Josie Pashano Ava Rambler Mercedes Salky-Qa’havi Cody Tom Andrea Beeson Julieanna David Leelan David Amara Garcia Savannah Harvey Randi Honhongva Kaitlyn Honyestewa Stephan Huma Serenity Nahnacasia Kaylyn Nevayaktewa Izaak Panana Edith Silas Kyaaro Youvella SECOND MESA HEAD START Jayden Albert Thadeus Antone Jordan Dewakuku Keinan Honyaktewa Marion Honvantewa Stevie Ignacio Kuwanhongsi Soohafyah Corbilynn Jackson Alexie Jose Ric Koopee Aaliyah Kuwanquaftewa Humevensie Honyaktewa Abram Sehongva Kyra Wadsworth Jaden Yoyokie Xander Armstrong Tanisha Ross Darius Honie Delphine Perez Elyce Kewanyama Shanine Leslie Soonwymana Lomayestewa Dionica Namingha Jaden Quavehema Kyle Shortman Bobby White Cassidy Humeyestewa KYKOTSMOVI HEAD START Brandon Gashwarza Brian Humehoynewa Wildron Humehoynewa Jayden LaPahe Angel Lomahoema Emily Lomayestewa Bear McCosar Soloiya Mansfield-Pavinyama Aryanna Puhuyesva Alyssia Sakeva Rosebelle Tewa Jacey Upshaw HOTEVILLA/BACAVI HEAD START Auriana Aragon Rhianna Bekay Brandon Charlie Khailee Chimerica Neoma Flowers Robert Kaursgowva Davin Kayquoptewa Kiara Kinale Lenanghoya Poley MOENCOPI HEAD START Lucas Beard Brandon Coin Cypress Coin Alyson Fisher Dalashongnem Dawavendewa Darrius Howard Olivia Lomatewama Tyller Lomayma Medella Numkena Travon Harding Dillion Takala Mykyle Talayumptewa Sonwai Young Stephon Bizaholonie Arianna Holmes Sylvan Honahni Xeniah Jackson Chloe Poleahla Jenay Rambeau Lynell Roy Kailee Smith Devin Takala Victoria Talahytewa Jedrek Talieje Shyriah Tallmana Rian West

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• On May 14, Milton Poola returned to his staff assistant role in the Vice Chairman’s office; Milton was in the interim Finance Director from February 23 to May 14, 2012. On same day, May 14, Mr. Ken Mason assume the interim Finance Officer role. He will be in the temporary employee status for four months. Some program activities Mr. Mason will be involved include the following and which I also reported in my Quarterly Report to Council on April 18, 2012:

-Be an active member of the Budget Oversight Team (BOT);

-Follow up on Grant Thornton contract/resolution;

-Follow up on issues regarding Attorney contracts, resolutions, funding sources per Council request;

-Work on an Request for Proposal (RFP) on Hopi Tribe’s Accounting and Fiscal Management Manual ;

-Meet and work with village Community Service Administrators (CSA) on monthly basis;

-Continue to work on the Tribe’s 2009 audit with the Treasurer’s office;

-Conduct training on the functions of the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to the tribal programs. Dept of Community Health Services (DCHS) staff have already received training.

• Office of Vice Chairman sent an open invitation (date to be determined) to Mr. Thomas Birdbear VA Office of Tribal Government Relations (OTGR), Albuquerque, NM; Mr. Birdbear is an attorney who is delegated the responsibility to develop partnerships between the Veterans Administration and various tribes. Other VA parties invited to present before Council are Ms. LoRae Pawiki, Mr. Rod Sepulveda, Ms. Donna Jacobs. Mr. Clark Tenakhongva and Mr. Geno Talas will also be present. Some questions being poised are:

1. Accessing VA health services, specifically behavioral type, for eligible vets. 2. Is there a formal regional agreement that needs to be established with AZ VA health

components to access services? 3. How can your OTGR office develop positive working relationship with the Indian Health

Service? 4. Given that you have regional oversight, is there a calendar of events, presentations, etc., with

other tribes within our region and can you provide listing?

• The Vice Chairman wrote support letter for Ms. Monica Nuvamsa, interim Executive Director, Hopi Foundation, to do fundraising collaboration that will occur between the Hopi Foundation and the Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund (HCAP) for the purposes of raising HCAF resources.

• The Vice Chairman’s continues to work with Hopi Courts and Office of Management to acquire grant funds for the Courts. The Hopi Courts have receive partial funding in the amount of $23,633 to cover partial funding for June 1 – August 31, 2012 . This funding is to cover allowable operating expenses and is contingent upon the Hopi Tribe complying with all requirements and special conditions applicable to awards.

• Eagle gatherers have begun their pilgrimages and despite following the appropriate protocols and

permitting guidelines, there have been unexpected developments which have created great concern for the Hopi practitioners. The Hopi Tribe will be working with various agencies to address these concerns to allow for undisturbed collection of eaglets for continuation of our religious practices.

• On May 24th, the Vice Chairman was honored to speak to Hopi Jr/Sr High School graduating class of

2012 and to present the Salutatorian award.

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Educational Journey Complete for Hopi College Students The Hopi Tribe Grants and Scholarship Program is pleased to extend our Congratulations to the following students who have completed their college education during the 2011-2012 Academic Year. Our program is very proud of their accomplishments and we are encouraged by their commitment to completing their goal of earning a college degree.

FALL 2011 Jonathan Lomaquahu, Village of Walpi, Parents: Emerson and Catherine Lomaquahu, Bachelor of Arts in Theatre/Film Video Production, University of Colorado, Denver. Hale Kahe, Village of Sichomovi, Parents: Sam and Gloria Kahe, Associate of Applied Science in Computer Technology (with Honors), DeVry University. Samantha Sekaquaptewa, Village of Bacavi, Parents: Kim Honyouti and Selwyn Sekaquaptewa, Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, Pima Community College. (Has transferred to the University of Arizona). SPRING 2012 Alyssa Schoenborn (Kovalaske), Village of Hotevilla, Parents: Louise Becker and Ronald Kovalaske, Associate of Applied Science- Early Childhood Education, Madison Area Technical College. Andrew Qumyintewa, Village of Hotevilla, Parents: Marcella Naseyoma and Willie Qumyintewa, Master of Arts in Human Relations, Northern Arizona University. Angel Cruz, Village of Shungopavi, Parents: Mildred Lomahaftewa and late Elmer Tootsie, Bachelor of Art in Psychology, Concentration in Criminal Justice, Argosy University. Brian Jenkins, Village of Shungopavy, Parents: Bradford and Loretta Jenkins, Bachelor of Science in Business Management with Certificate in Accountancy, Northern Arizona University. Candace April Beruman, Village of Mishongnovi, Parents: Sandra Gashwazra and Bennett Kewanwytewa, Associate of Arts in General Studies with Distinction, South Mountain Community College. Carrie Joseph, Village of Moenkopi, Parents: Harold Jr. and Charlene Joseph, Master of Science in Soil, Water, Environmental Science, University of Arizona. Clifford Kaye, Village of Moenkopi, Parents: Carol Bahnimptewa and Calvin Kaye, Bachelor of Science in American Indian Studies, Arizona State University. Christy N. Kelley, Village of Shungopavy, Parents: Michael and Debbie Kelley, Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Gateway Community College. Jenna Hines, Village of Moenkopi, Parents: David and Terry Hines, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Arizona State University. (Graduated Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 CGPA, Recipient of Frank Dukepoo Award For Outstanding Achievement.) Junelle Mansfield, Village of Sichomovi, Parents: Laurel Poleyestewa and Joseph Mansfield, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with Criminology Option, Fort Lewis College

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LaVera Honanie-Atokuku, Village of Moenkopi, Parents: Wendall and Gayle Honanie Sr., Bachelor of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice, Northern Arizona University. Michael Dyer, Village of Sipaulovi, Parents: Michael and Gwendolyn Dyer, Master of Science in Kinesiology, San Francisco State University. Mildred Youvella, Village of Tewa, Parents: Lela Youvella and Alfonso Keevama, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University of Arizona. Monica Polingyouma, Village of Hotevilla, Parents: Christine Poleyma and Philbert Polingyouma, Associates of Applied Science in Accounting, Coconino Community College, (will be transferring to Northern Arizona University.) Raymond Allen Tewawina, Village of Tewa, Parents: Dorcas Tewawina, Colleen Silas, Matthew Silas; Bachelor of Science in Design for Housing and Community Development with a Minor in Religious Studies, Arizona State University. Russell Wimmer, Village of Tewa, Parents: Cota and Susan Wimmer, Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science, Utah State University. Tara Rednick, Village of Old Oraibi, Parents: Sylvia Vicente Banks and Charles Rednick, Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, Scottsdale Community College (will be transferring to Arizona State University.) Tiana Hammer, Village of Moenkopi, Parents: Jeff and Debbie Hammer, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, Utah State University. Travis Nasevaema, Village of Hotevilla, Parents: Yvonndolyn and Bernard Nasevaema, Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts, Scottsdale Community College. Victoria Hatton, Village of Hotevilla, Parents: Darrell and Lori Hatton, Associate of Applied Science in Histotechnology, Youngstown State University. Wendi Lewis, Village of Kykotsmovi, Parents: Harvey and Ellen Honyouti, Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Science, Arizona State University. William McDavid, Village of Tewa, Parents: Floyd and Susan McDavid, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education, University of Arizona. SUMMER 2012 Deanna Chino, Village of Moenkopi, Parents: Karen and Johnny Martza, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, National American University. (Graduating Magna Cum Laude Honors)

Sean Bahnimptewa, Village of Mishongnovi, Parents: Ronald Bahnimptewa and Josephine Lomahaptewa, Associate of Applied Science in Residential Construction, Yavapai College. Tracy Honani, Village of Sipaulovi, Parents: Carolyn Begay and Perry W. Honani, Grandparents: Nathan C. and Alice Begay; Bachelor of Art in Criminal Justice, Northern Arizona University.

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 June 29, 2012. You may email submissions to LDyer@hopi.nsn.us.

Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. ~Lau Tzo

Announcements

Father’s Day June 17, 2012

First Day of Summer June 20, 2012

Appreciation

Luncheon for Hopi Tribal Employees

June 11, 2012

from 11 AM to 1 PM

Shungopavi Church

Feel free to stop by and pick up some food if you are not able to stay and eat, no phone orders can be made to pick up food.