Native America Callling: Cultural stewards and the Hopi Tribe

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The Hopi Tribe, along with several others in northeastern Arizona, is hoping a proposed $5 billion settlement in Congress can bring relief to the water-parched region.

Hopi people have long grappled with clean water access, encountering persistent hurdles for both quantity and quality. Some have to haul water to their homes. Others have to contend with contamination from uranium mining and other pollutants. [Congress.Gov: S.935, the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025]

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Also, learn more about an effort to improve reading levels for Hopi children and get an update on the tiny, but mighty radio station KUYI.

Carrie Nuva Joseph (Hopi), director of the Department of Natural Resources for the Hopi Tribe

Deborah Baker (Hopi), parent liaison for Hopi Day School

Darion Kootswatewa (Hopi), operations coordinator for KUYI-Hopi Radio

Nikki Qumyintewa (Hopi), program coordinator at KUYI-Hopi Radio