Hopi voters reject gaming

Norell, Brenda Indian Country Today (Lakota Times) 06-02-2004 Votes lean toward traditional path KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - Hopi voted down a proposed casino near Winslow, Ariz. which tribal officials said would bring $8 to $10 million in profits, citing traditional values as they cast the defeating vote May 19. Vernon Masayesva made an appeal to Hopi before the vote, urging fellow Hopi to follow the never-ending way of life as inscribed in rock. "On a large rock is inscribed two distinct paths.

One is unending, it is the path of Ma'saw. The other ends. Some say it represents ...

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