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Preservation of the Hopi Way
Native American Tribes Came Together to Secure Their Rights to Colorado River Water. Four States Are Stalling the Deal. (ProPublica)
“A deal to bring Colorado River water to Native American communities in northern Arizona, where a third of homes lack running water, is being blocked by neighboring states, caught up in a broader battle over how to divide the dwindling river.
The largest tribal water rights settlement in U.S. history — the product of decades of negotiations to secure water for the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe — was on the verge of being realized before Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming stepped in to oppose it being codified by Congress.”
“For 83-year-old Marilyn Tewa, the stalemate means her family will continue to go without running water. Tewa serves on the Hopi Tribal Council, where her duties include working on the water rights agreement, but her village of Mishongnovi, on the tribe’s northern Arizona reservation, lacks indoor plumbing.
Every other day, she loads 5-gallon buckets into her pickup and drives 5 miles to a windmill originally built for livestock that draws untreated water from underground.
“That’s what keeps us alive,” Tewa said, tapping the spigot on a May afternoon.
Back home, Tewa bustled about her kitchen while her daughter kneaded dough for dinner. There’s no faucet in the kitchen, which is decorated with a framed American flag and a painting of a katsina, a figure with spiritual significance in Hopi culture. Instead, the family stores water in large plastic containers. Because of the lack of indoor plumbing, the Tewa family and its neighbors use portable toilets that stand among the houses.”
Click link or graphic below for full story–> Deal for Native American Tribes’ Rights to Colorado River Water Stalled by Four States — ProPublica
Arizona Gives Day has begun!
Today marks the official start of Arizona Gives Day and we are off to a great start! A Big Thank You to all of those who have donated so far. We are well on our way to meeting our goal of a $10,000 Matching Donation! There is still time to donate, so click the Arizona Gives Day logo below, and help us grow as organization.
To see what types of projects your donation supports, we have added a “Multi-media” page to our website. Here you can find videos and other media about the projects that Paaqavi INC is working to develop and support.
To see the first video, click the image below to access the multi-media page!
Paaqavi INC is participating in Arizona Gives Day 2026!
Paaqavi Incorporated is happy to announce that we are participating in this year’s, Arizona Gives Day 2026! Click on the logo below to visit our page and make a donation!
What is Arizona Gives Day?
“Arizona Gives Day is an annual giving movement, uniting nonprofits, big and small, new and established, to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Arizona through online giving.
Arizona Gives provides a safe, secure, and easy way to give to one or multiple donations and provides a place for donors to track their giving. And we’re always available because AZGives.org accepts donations 365 days a year.”
Early giving has already started! Visit our AZ Gives Day page at: Paaqavi Inc AZ GIVES DAY
As a part of our campaign, we are fortunate to kick it off with a $10,000 Matching Donation from one of our generous supporters! So that means your contribution today, tomorrow and into the future will be doubled until we hit our match!
As we work to re-define Paaqavi INC., your contribution will be used towards building our internal capacity in Board Development and Strategic Planning, and will allow us to continue to serve as a Fiscal Sponsor for local community projects. We are also working to develop some of our own initiatives, among them is the creation of a Hopi Archaeology and Outdoor Guiding training program.
Currently we are seeking to raise at least $6,000 to facilitate the first training of its kind in 2026. In partnership with other organizations, we hope to provide opportunities for our own people to experience their ancestral landscapes across the Southwest. We are also working to develop training and employment within Archaeology, Land Stewardship, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation. A donation of $500 helps us to sponsor one individual in these endeavors!
To donate, or for more information, you can visit our AZ Gives Day page, which offers more flexibility in payment services. You can also visit our webpage to donate, learn more about who we are, our past projects, and where we are headed into the future. Be sure and subscribe via email to receive updated news and announcements!
As’kwali! Kwah-kwah! Thank You!
Lyle Balenquah, Board President
Paaqavi INC is re-organizing!
We’re developing renewed focus and efforts to expand opportunities for the personal, professional and cultural growth of our Hopi communities! We are also working to build our capacity to continue to provide technical services and expertise to local endeavors.
Our website is also undergoing revisions, so you can expect new information and content.
We are also happy to announce that Paaqavi Incorporated is participating in this year’s Arizona Gives Day event. You can learn more, and donate, at our AZ Gives Day website –> Paaqavi INC
Early giving starts March 17, 2026!
What is Arizona Gives Day?
Arizona Gives Day is an annual giving movement, uniting nonprofits, big and small, new and established, to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Arizona through online giving.
Arizona Gives provides a safe, secure, and easy way to give to one or multiple donations and provides a place for donors to track their giving. And we’re always available because AZGives.org accepts donations 365 days a year.
In addition, there are projects and training opportunities waiting to happen. This includes areas of Historic Preservation (traditional architecture), Hopi Archaeology workshops, Land Restoration, and Cultural Tourism (land/river guiding). We also seek to further the mentoring and development of professionals and traditional knowledge holders to support these endeavors into the future.
More news & information will be forthcoming!
Thank You for sticking with us!
