Naschitti is located in a unique area along the U.S. 491, 43 miles north of Gallup and 52 miles south of Shiprock. The Naschitti Community was founded and established in 1893. The name originates from a badger that was digging for shelter or for food, but instead dug up water. People made a well out of the badger's discovery and have gotten drinking water from it for years. An artesian well was later tapped, but was soon replaced by a windmill that provided domestic and livestock water. The windmill still stands in the arroyo behind the present trading post. The first trading post was built around 1915 about one half mile south of the present store. Around 1922, the Christian Reform Church, with permission of the Navajo Tribe, established a church in Naschitti. In the early 1930's the Catholic Church also established a mission in the community as well. In 1934, the Bureau of Indian Affairs built a day school; bring more families to live closer to Naschitti. The community saw a continued need for education, so when the day school closed in 1958, the San Juan County School built a public school in the community. Later, a gymnasium and cafeteria were added to the School.
The Naschitti Chapter conducts meetings monthly to keep residents informed; residents have a forum to express their opinions to their Navajo Nation Council Delegate or to decide on matters concerning their Chapter.
Upcoming Schedule Business Meetings and Events /Activities:
- June 01, 2009 NN Holiday; Chpt Admin Closed
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June 02, 2009 Planning Meeting @ 9AM
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June 03, 2009 Line Dancing 6-8:30 PM
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June 08, 2009 Chapter Meeting @ 10PM
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June 09, 2009 In House Staff Meeting @ 8AM
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June 11, 2009 Low Income Energy Assist Program Public Hearing @10-1:30PM
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June 16, 2009 FY10 Chapter Budget Worksession SJC, 8-12pm
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June 16-17, 2009 Excerise for Youth 12;30-3pm
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June 16, 2009 Naschitti Veterans Meeting @ 6:30PM
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June 19, 2009 Chapter Staff Cook Out 12-1PM
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June 22, 2009 In House Staff Meeting @ 8AM
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June 23-24, 2009 Excerise for Youth 12:30-3pm
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June 29, 2009 CERT Meeting @ 9AM
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June 30, 2009 FDA LGSC Staff Meeting-Kinlichee Chapter 9AM
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June 30, 2009 Excerise for Youth 12:30-3PM
"Servicing the Governmental Needs of the Naschitti Chapter Residents."
Navajo Nation Government Link - -> http://www.navajo.org/t
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Naschitti Community Chapter
Hoskie Bryant
President
Gloria A. Dennison
Vice President
Gregory R. Begay Secretary/Treasurer
Leo Largie
Community Services Coordinator
Dorene Thomas
Office Specialist
Willis Nez
Grazing Board
Herman R. Morris and
Peterson B. Yazzie
Council Delegates
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