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The Hopi tribe is federally recognized and headquartered in Kykotsmovi, Arizona. Their current tribal chairperson is Leroy Shingoitewa. The tribal council was established on December 19, 1936, and the current administration is as follows:
- Upper Moencopi:
- Everett Calnimptewa
- Danny Humetewa Sr.
- Wayne Kuwanhyoima
- Leroy Sumatzkuku
- Bacavi:
- Velma Kalyesvah
- Arvin Puhuyesva
- Mike R. Puhuyesva
- Kykotsmovi:
- Danny Honanie
- Norman Honanie
- Phillip R. Quochytewa, Sr.
- Nada Talayumptewa
- Mishongnovi:
- Emma Anderson
- Archie Duwahoyeoma
- Leon Koruh
- Owen Numkena
- First Mesa
- Alvin Chaca
- Leroy Lewis
- Dale Sinquah
- Celestino Youvella
- Tribal Secretary: Mary Felter
- Sergeant at Arms: Violet Sinquah
- Tribal Treasurer: Russell Mockta, Jr.
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