SERGIO VARELA
Using knowledge and experience to guide our people to the place our elders dreamed of
Lios Em Chanivu, Achalim, Ma’alam, Anhelitom, Yoemia, sime yeu tahtia,
Inepo Sergio Varela Tea,
I hope and pray this letter finds you and your family in the best of health and in good spirits. May our Creator Itom Achai, our Blessed Mother, our Guardian Angel, our Patron Saint San Ignacio De Loyola and all Patron Saints from all of our communities bless you all.
I would like to thank you for taking a moment to read my views, opinions, and goals.
I am honored to officially announce my candidacy for a seat on the 2024 Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council. I respectfully ask my elders, family, and friends for your continued support and guidance as I continue this path in representing you once again - our tribal members as one of the newly elected Tribal Council member. I consider myself fortunate and blessed to descend from a family lineage deeply rooted in our rich culture and Yoeme heritage. I am grateful to have been instilled with a profound set of values and beliefs by my grandparents, Francisco "Pancho" Ochoa, and Maria Carmen Frias Ochoa passed down to them by their elders before them. These teachings passed down from generation to generation have allowed me to embrace our Yoeme heritage and continue the traditions, beliefs, and values of our culture as a proud member of the Kohtumvre Ya'ara, serving as a cultural leader (Capitan).
Lupita Varela is my spouse of 24 years, we were blessed with four children and two grandchildren. My childhood memories are rooted in Old Pascua, where I still call home today.
My educational journey includes graduating from Tucson High School and obtaining a Certificate in Business Technology with a specialization in the Electrical Trade from Pima Community College. Throughout my career, I have consistently searched for opportunities to grow, completing various Organization and Management training courses during my time at Pascua yaqui tribal government and Casino Del Sol. Currently, I am furthering my studies in Business at Pima Community College.
For over 25 years, I have dedicated myself to serving our tribe, holding positions of responsibility and leadership. As Tribal Council Treasurer for the past four years, I have had the privilege of contributing to numerous significant achievements for our community. These responsibilities, various financial and leadership training have equipped me with invaluable knowledge and insights into both our Gaming Enterprise and Tribal Government.
Combining the knowledge and experience I have acquired with the teachings, beliefs, and values instilled in me, I am committed to advancing the prosperity of our nation. My vision is to realize the dreams of our elders by creating a future where the generations of our children and grandchildren thrive and flourish.
Thank you for taking the time to read about my aspirations, goals, and objectives as I humbly ask that you consider me to represent you once again as a member of our Tribal Council.
For more info visit me on Facebook or email @ varela.yoem@gmail.com
Lios Em Chiokoe Ut’tesia!
