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Please if you are a Hopi read this article. Although it is Ben speaking, he for once is saying facts that will take away all inherent rights of the Traditional people. Now is the time for the Traditionals from all the Villages to meet, talk, share and become strong.
Quotes taken from the article: Navajo Hopi Observer
these traditional or “hybrid” government villages, who now decide on their own how land is allocated for homes, farming or ranching, or even how adoption of Hopi-blooded children or grandchildren, will have to give up that privilege. All matters pertaining to villages will then be centralized under the new branch of government, that will be regulated by the Hopi Tribe central government.
One of the biggest dangers and concerns expressed by Nuvamsa-LaRance is the new constitution Draft 24A will give “absolute power” to the Hopi Chairman. It is stated in Draft 24A, Article V, Section 4(e), “The President shall have power to represent the Tribe in ALL matters with any government, entity or person” with no controls, checks or balances to the Hopi people.”
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PLEASE BECOME INVOLVED WITH YOUR VOICE. IT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
This is not a political issue it is an issue of the rights to Freedom of Religion and the right to practice an ancient way of life.
Please send emails to Secretary Salazar asking him to HALT the referendum on draft 24A and Uphold the CURRENT RIGHTS and LAWS of the Hopi Constitution and the rights of the People.
Contact the U.S. Department of the Interior, Secretary Salazar
kensalazar@ios.doi.gov This is Salazars Direct email
feedback@ios.doi.gov
Please cc the following in Hopi:
nadtwani@yahoo.com
CALL SALAZAR’S OFFICE Please>>>> Phone: (202) 208-3100
Mailing Address:
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington DC 20240