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Recent Press Releases
From Coal to Clean Power: Hopi Tribe’s Vision to Rewrite Its Energy Story Starts With Hopi Utilities Corporation, Economic Development Administration Funding

Hopi Tribe – Open Letter to Arizona Congressional Leaders Jan 2019
Open Letter to Arizona Congressonal Leaders PR Format Jan 2019
Hopi Language Proficiency Exam Press Release Jan 2019
Hopi Language Proficiency Exam Jan 20109
Hopi Delegation In Court as First Phase of LCR Adjudication Ends Dec 2018
Hopi Delegation In Court December 2018
Hopi Tribe’s Statement on Little Colorado River Adjudication
Press Release-LCR Adjudication rl_edits 9-7-18
Hopi Water and Energy Committee meet with Udall Institute and Navajo Nation to discuss LCR Water Negotiations
Hopi Water and Energy Committee meet with Udall Institute and Navajo Nation to discuss LCR Water Negotiations
Tribal leaders call on Salt River Project to keep Navajo Generating Station in operation
Tribal leaders call on Salt River Project to keep Navajo Generating Station in operation
Hopi Tribe Celebrates Bears Ears National Monument Proclamation
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Hopi Tribe Celebrates Bears Ears National Monument Proclamation
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Hopi Tribe Extends Condolences to the Family of Mary Smeal, a long time employee of the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2016 Kykotsmovi, AZ. – – The Hopi Tribe would like to extend their deepest condolences to the family of Mary Smeal…. Read more »
Hopi Chairman thanks Navajo Law and Order Committee for opposition to Escalade development
Hopi Tribal Chair thanks Navajo Law and Order Committee for its unanimous opposition to proposed Escalade development Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – Hopi Tribal Chairman Herman G. Honanie today thanked… Read more »
Navajo Nation Council and Hopi Tribe commit to making progress with Little Colorado River negotiations
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Hopi Gaming Task Team to present in Albuquerque NM
Gaming Presentation to be held in Albuquerque NM Public presentations conducted to Hopis on and off reservation Kykotsmovi, AZ. The Hopi Tribal Council’s Gaming Task Team (HGTT) invites… Read more »
Flags fly at half-staff on Hopi for fallen Dallas officers
In gesture of support and respect for Police officers Kykotsmovi, AZ. The Hopi Tribe is flying its flags at half-staff out of respect for the fallen Dallas Police… Read more »
Parole Hearing approaching for John Boone
Chairman’s Office seeking individuals and family representatives Kykotsmovi, AZ. The Office of the Chairman is seeking individuals and/or family representatives who wish to provide verbal or written testimony… Read more »
Highway Checkpoints on Hopi Roads this 4th of July Holiday
Hopi Resource Enforcement to conduct High Visibility Enforcement and Safety checkpoints Kykotsmovi, AZ. The Hopi Tribe’s Resource Enforcement Services (HRES) will be conducting ‘Driving Under the Influence’ (DUI) and… Read more »
Hopi Tribe Declares Extreme Fire Danger
Fire restrictions in place for Hopi reservation lands Kykotsmovi, AZ. The Hopi Tribe has issued an Executive Order, declaring a “State of Extreme Fire Danger,” within the boundaries… Read more »
Hopi Gaming Task Team to Present to Off-Reservation Hopis
Public Presentation set for Hopi Members in Tucson and Phoenix Kykotsmovi, AZ. The Hopi Tribal Council Gaming Task Team (HGTT) has been presenting to the Hopi villages and… Read more »
Hopi Tribe Continues Discussion On Water Uses
Meetings Continue Between Hopi and Navajo Tribes Kykotsmovi, AZ. Hopi Tribal officials met with Navajo Nation officials to continue discussions using guiding principles developed jointly regarding water management… Read more »
Hopi Tribe Impounds Cattle That Leaves Hopi Lands Severely Overgrazed
(Kykotsmovi, AZ) – On June 7 the Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES) and the Hopi Office of Range Management (ORM) impounded over 90 head of cattle that were… Read more »
Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe Continue Water Rights Settlement Discussions
Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe Continue Water Rights Settlement Discussions
Two Nations, One Voice Discussions Continue Between Hopi and Navajo
Two Nations, One Voice Discussions Continue Between Hopi and Navajo
Hopi Tribe returns to Court to Protect San Francisco Peaks from Reclaimed Wastewater After Flagstaff City Council Delays Decision on Settlement
Hopi Tribe Returns to Court to Protect San Francisco Peaks from Reclaimed Wastewater after Flagstaff City Council Delays Decision on Settlement
Hopi Tribal Council Members Meet To Protect Hopi Water Rights
Hopi tribal council members meet to protect hopi water rights
Hopi Tribe and Navajo Nation Discuss Principles to Guide Little Colorado River Water Settlement
HOPI TRIBE AND NAVAJO NATION DISCUSS PRINCIPLES TO GUIDE LITTLE COLORADO RIVER WATER SETTLEMENT
Hopi Tribe and Navajo Nation Discuss Principles to Guide Little Colorado River Water Settlement
HOPI TRIBE AND NAVAJO NATION DISCUSS PRINCIPLES TO GUIDE LITTLE COLORADO RIVER WATER SETTLEMENT
Hopi Tribe and Navajo Nation Discuss Principles to Guide Little Colorado River Settlement
HOPI TRIBE AND NAVAJO NATION DISCUSS PRINCIPLES TO GUIDE LITTLE COLORADO RIVER WATER SETTLEMENT
Hopi Tribe Practices Range Conservation
Hopi Tribe Practices Range Conservation
Special Master Advances Proceedings On Hopi and Navajo Water Rights Claims
Special Master Advances Proceedings On Hopi and Navajo Water Rights Claims
Hopi Tribe Receives Notice of Peabody Energy Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Action
Hopi Tribe Receives Notice of Peabody Energy Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Action
Two Nations, One Voice, Communicated to AZ Governor Ducey and State Elected Officials
Two Nations, One Voice, Communicated to Governor Ducey and State Elected OFficials
Hopi Tribe Awaits Flagstaff City Council Action to Approve Settlement
For Immediate Release March 11, 2016 The Hopi Tribe Awaits Flagstaff City Council Action to Approve Settlement Kykotsmovi, Ariz. – The Hopi Tribe urges immediate approval… Read more »
Emergency Declaration, Floods on Hopi Reservation
08-13-2015_Emergency Declaration Floods on the Hopi Reservation and Surrounding areas
News Release 1 EO022015
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Hopi Tribe Monitors Gold King Mine Release
8-11-2015 Hopi Tribe Monitors Gold King Mine Release
Hopi Tribe Chief Ranger Ronald Honyumptewa Addresses United Nations, 8th Session in Geneva, Switzerland
7-22-15 Hopi Tribe Chief Ranger Honyumptewa’s 2nd speech to the United Nations 8th Session in Geneva Switzerlandpdf 7-21-15 Hopi Tribe Chief Ranger Honyumptewa’s first speech at the United… Read more »
“Unofficial Results” Hopi Tribal General Elections – 11-20-2013
“Unofficial Results” Hopi Tribal General Election 11-20-13 Wednesday, November 20, 2013, the Hopi Tribe held the General Elections for Chairman and Vice Chairman. The candidates running for Chairman… Read more »
11-14-13 Charles Youvella FUNERAL SERVICES & FUND ACCOUNT
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services for Charles Youvella will be held on Friday, November 15th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in… Read more »
11-13-13 CHARLES YOUVELLA a Giant on the Field
Charles Youvella A Giant on the Field <CLICK TO READ Story
11-7-13 CANDIDATE LISTING FOR GENERAL ELECTION
Candidate Listing for General Election
11-7-13 TRIBAL COUNCIL ANNOUNCES VACANCIES (Tribal Treasurer, Tribal Secretary, Sargeant-at-Arms, Chief & Deputy Revenue Commisioners)
Hopi Tribal Council Treasurer Vacancy Announcement Hopi Tribal Council Secretary Vacancy Announcement Hopi Tribal Council Sargeant-At-Arms Vacancy Announcement Hopi Tribe Chief Revenue Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Vacancy Announcement
10-18-13 UPDATE HOPI TRIBAL ELECTIONS
PRIMARY ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 2013 CANDIDATES QUALIFIED FOR CHAIRMAN CANDIDATES QUALIFIED FOR VICE CHAIRMAN October 29, 2013 HOPI TRIBAL UPDATE… Read more »
Impacts of Federal Shutdown of Hopi Tribal Programs and Services
LATEST NEWS – Impacts of Federal Shutdown of Tribal Programs/Services October 2, 2013 Hopi-Tribe-Latest-News-Release-Federal-Shutdown According to Hopi Chairman LeRoy Shingoitewa, the shutdown of the Federal Government will have… Read more »
2013 Hopi Tribal Elections News Release
2013 Hopi Tribal Elections NEWS RELEASE HOPI TRIBE GENERAL ELECTIONS 2013 Kykotsmovi, Az. – The Hopi Tribe’s Election Board announces the Notice for the Hopi Tribe’s General Elections… Read more »
Hopi Tribal Council Approves Establishment of a Hopi Department of Transportation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2013 Kykotsmovi, AZ. – In a significant moment of history, the Hopi Tribal Council by majority vote, approved Resolution H-055-2013 and Resolution… Read more »
Katsina Kwaatsi purchased at French Auction Returned to the Hopi Tribe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2013 KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. – Hopi Chairman LeRoy N. Shingoitewa, a few Hopi Council members and Soongopavy Katsin Mongwi Lawrence Keevama First Mesa Katsin… Read more »
Hopi Tribal Council Approves Resolution H053-2013 authorizing credit cards for Council Representatives
Hopi Tribal Council Approves Resolution H-053-2013 authorizing use of Credit Cards for Council Representatives