Hopi Tribe

What Hopi Tribe does

The Hopi Tribe is a federally recognized sovereign tribal nation headquartered in Kykotsmovi, Arizona, organized under a constitution adopted on December 19, 1936. The Tribe provides governmental, health, educational, behavioral health, veterans, public safety, transportation, natural resource, and economic development services to 14,537 enrolled members across 12 villages situated on three mesas in northeastern Arizona. Its jurisdiction spans more than 1.5 million acres across Coconino and Navajo counties and is governed by a 22-member Tribal Council led by Chairman Lamar B. Keevama, Vice Chairman Mikah H. Kewanimptewa, Tribal Secretary Dwayne Secakuku, and Tribal Treasurer Wilfred Gaseoma.

Service delivery is organized across multiple departments, including Health & Human Services, Education & Workforce Development, Behavioral Health Services, Veterans Services, Human Resources, Facilities & Risk Management, Community Planning & Economic Development, Revenue Commission, Enrollment, Public Works & Transportation, Public Safety & Emergency Services, and Natural Resources. Salary ranges from $12.50/hour to $72,000/year indicate a sizeable public-sector workforce distributed across these functions.

The Tribe does not operate as a commercial enterprise and does not publicly disclose revenue. Funding is derived primarily from federal grants and contracts — including BIA 638 self-determination contracts, Tribal Education Department grants, SAMHSA behavioral health awards, and CDC/ADHS public health grants — supplemented by business and licensing fees and fuel tax refunds. Notable recent strategic actions include the 2010 acquisition of 175,441 acres of Three Canyon Ranch Lands as Hopi Indian Trust Lands and the progressive in-housing of public safety (2006), transportation (2013), and fire & rescue (2015) services.

Name

Hopi Tribe

Legal name

The Hopi Tribe

Website

https://hopi-nsn.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Hopi Tribe is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government in northeastern Arizona providing governmental, health, educational, public safety, and economic development services to 14,537 enrolled members across 12 villages on three mesas spanning 1.5 million acres.

Ownership category

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Product category

Tribal Government Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Indigenous/Tribal Education Authorities & Boards (EDADABAM)

Keywords

• Tribal government services
• Indian health services
• Education workforce development
• Public safety services
• Natural resource management

Headquarters

HQ city

Kykotsmovi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants and Funding: The Hopi Tribe receives federal funding through various programs including BIA 638 Funding, Tribal Education Department (TED) grants, SAMHSA grants, CDC/ADHS public health funding, and other federal agency programs to support tribal services and programs.
2. Business and Licensing Fees: The Office of Revenue Commission administers business/construction licenses, tour licenses, peddler's permits, and special event permits for activities conducted on the Hopi Reservation.
3. Fuel Tax Refunds: Arizona fuel refund applications are available to tribal members through the Office of Community Planning & Development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Hopi Tribe is a sovereign tribal government that provides comprehensive governmental services to 14,537 enrolled tribal members across 12 villages in northeastern Arizona. Its core functions include health and human services, education and workforce development, public safety and emergency services, behavioral health, veterans services, natural resources management, transportation, and enrollment/administrative services, funded primarily through federal grants with additional revenue from licensing and permit fees.

Product overview

The Hopi Tribe operates as a sovereign tribal government providing comprehensive governmental services to its enrolled members. The organization offers services through multiple departments including Education & Workforce Development (Grants & Scholarships, Adult Vocational Training, WIOA Program, Vocational Rehabilitation), Health & Human Services (Public Health, Wellness Center, Cancer Support, Medical Transportation, Tobacco Program), Behavioral Health Services (Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Suicide Prevention), Veterans Services, Public Safety & Emergency Services (Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS), Natural Resources (Water Resources, Wildlife Management, Cultural Preservation), Public Works & Transportation, Enrollment Services, and Revenue Commission. The Hopi Tribe does not offer commercial technology products or software services.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grants & Scholarships Program Educational financial assistance program providing grants and scholarships to Hopi tribal members for post-secondary education. Administered by the Department of Education & Workforce Development.
• Adult Vocational Training Program Vocational training program for adult Hopi tribal members to develop job skills and prepare for employment. Administered by the Department of Education & Workforce Development.
• Vocational Rehabilitation Program Vocational rehabilitation services for American Indians with disabilities, including vocational counseling, job coaching, job preparation, and self-employment support.
• Aging & Adult Services Nutrition services, case management, transportation, and caregiver support for adults aged 55 and older who are Hopi tribal members or disabled individuals residing on the Hopi Reservation.
• Hopi Wellness Center Wellness center providing health and wellness programs to Hopi tribal members, co-located with the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center.
• Hopi Veterans Services Services for Hopi/Tewa enrolled Veterans and military members (Active Duty, Ready Reserves, National Guard) and their widows, spouses, and dependents, including VA benefits assistance, healthcare coordination, disability compensation, education benefits, home loans, and transportation to VA facilities.
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program (PHEP) Public health emergency preparedness program funded by CDC through Arizona Department of Health Services, coordinating disease surveillance and public health emergency response for the Hopi Tribe.
• Hopi Law Enforcement Services Law enforcement services for the Hopi Reservation, including Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES), providing policing and public safety enforcement across Hopi lands.
• Hopi Structural Fire & Rescue Department Structural fire and rescue department for the Hopi Reservation, with BIA mutual aid agreement signed February 18, 2015 and supplemental equipment use memorandum signed February 2, 2016.
• Hopi Senom Transit Public transportation services including Midday Local Route, Keams Canyon Route, Winslow Route, Flagstaff Route, and Tuba City/Moenkopi Route, providing access to tribal services and community destinations for Hopi tribal members.
• I'm for Life Program SAMHSA-funded Native Connections Grant program focused on suicide prevention and substance use reduction among Hopi youth, administered by the Department of Behavioral Health Services.
• Partnerships For Success Substance abuse prevention initiative focused on increasing awareness about adverse effects of alcohol, marijuana, and other substances, administered by the Department of Behavioral Health Services.
• Business/Construction License Annual license required for any business or construction services conducted on the Hopi Reservation. Applications must be submitted for approval prior to the start date.
• Tour License Annual permit required for companies or individuals providing tour services on the Hopi Reservation, with acceptable insurance information required.
• Peddler's Permit Annual permit required for any persons 15 years or older for sale of tangible items and/or services performed in exchange for money on the Hopi Reservation.
• Office of Enrollment Services Tribal membership enrollment services including village affiliation transfers, enrollment verification, and management of the enrolled member registry (14,537 members as of 8/9/2022).

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) - Fire ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2015The Hopi Tribe and BIA signed a Memorandum of Understanding of Mutual and Automatic Aid Involving Fire Protection Response on February 18, 2015, with a supplemental memorandum for equipment use signed on February 2, 2016.
• Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013BIA provides oversight and funding for transportation road maintenance and construction projects. The Hopi Department of Transportation conducts programs authorized by law for which funds have been appropriated to BIA or made available from other agencies including Federal Highway Administration.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004CDC provides funding through Arizona Department of Health Services for the Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program (PHEP), which was originally created as the Bioterrorism Program in 2004 and renamed in 2007.
• Indian Health Service (IHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hopi Tribe coordinates healthcare services with Indian Health Service facilities. The Hopi Health Care Facility provides services to tribal members, and various health programs work collaboratively with IHS on service delivery, disease surveillance, and public health compliance.
• Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADHS serves as the pass-through agency for CDC funding for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program.
• Governor's Office of Youth Faith and Family (GOYFF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGOYFF supports the Partnerships For Success initiative focused on increasing awareness about adverse effects of alcohol, marijuana and other substances.
• Arizona Department of Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on emergency management services, structural fire, hazardous materials, and FEMA coordination.
• Inter-Tribal Council of ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with other tribal nations in Arizona, California and Nevada on fire services and emergency management.
• Navajo Nation and White Mountain Apache TribeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on fire services and emergency response with neighboring tribal nations.
• Navajo County and Coconino CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with county emergency management services and fire services.
• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Prevention Core GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hopi Public Health Compliance Program is the designated contact for the Rocky Mountain spotted fever Prevention core group on behalf of the Hopi Tribe.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Navajo Nation: Largest federally recognized Native American tribe in the U.S., covering ~27,000 square miles across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Operates a comparable sovereign tribal government structure with health, education, public safety, and natural resources departments serving a much larger enrolled population; explicitly identified as a Hopi emergency services partner.
• Cherokee Nation: One of the largest federally recognized tribal nations in the U.S. based in Oklahoma, operating a comprehensive sovereign government with health, education, and public services at significantly greater scale; useful broad incumbent benchmark for governance and service delivery model.

Direct peers

• Poarch Band of Creek Indians: Sovereign tribal government in Alabama operating a comparable departmental structure (health, education, public safety, natural resources) for a similar-sized enrolled member base; useful size and operational comparability benchmark.
• San Carlos Apache Tribe: Sovereign tribal government in southeastern Arizona with comparable scale and operating model, providing health, education, public safety, and natural resources services to enrolled members through similar departmental structures.
• Gila River Indian Community: Sovereign tribal community in central Arizona operating a similar comprehensive government model with health, education, public works, and cultural preservation departments for a comparable enrolled member population.
• Tohono O'odham Nation: Large sovereign tribal nation in southern Arizona operating a full government service stack including health, education, public safety, and natural resources. Comparable institutional model and federal funding profile as the Hopi Tribe.
• White Mountain Apache Tribe: Sovereign tribal government in eastern Arizona operating comparable government departments (health, education, public safety, natural resources, tribal court). Named in Hopi partnerships for inter-tribal fire services and emergency response collaboration.
• Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: Arizona sovereign tribal community providing parallel governmental services (health, education, public safety, community development) through a structured council/board governance model comparable in operational shape to the Hopi Tribe.
• Pueblo of Zuni: Sovereign tribal government in western New Mexico near the Arizona border with similar village-based governance and cultural heritage. Operates analogous health, education, public works, and natural resources programs for a comparable enrolled member base.

Others

• Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona: A consortium of 21 federally recognized tribes in Arizona, California, and Nevada that delivers shared services in health, education, and emergency management. Listed as an active Hopi partner and represents an enabling/ecosystem organization rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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