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:
- Mar 01, 2010 - Planning Mtg. @ 9AM
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Mar 03, 2010 - Food Distrbution 10AM-2:30PM
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Mar 03, 2010 - District 14 Grazing Meeting @ 9AM @ Twin Lakes Chapter
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Mar 07, 2010 - Bingo, sponsored by Headstart 1-6PM
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Mar 08, 2010 - Regular Chapter Mtg. CANCELLED
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Mar 15, 2010 - Low Income Gome Energy Assistance Program. Social Services - Shiprock from 10AM-3PM
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Mar 16 - Rescheduled Regular Chapter Meeting @ 10 AM
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Mar 17, 2010 - NVO Regular Mtg. @ 1:00PM
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Mar 23, 2010 - Food Handlers Taining @ 10 AM
"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
Micheal Clani
Temporary Community Services Coordinator
Dorene Thomas
Office Specialist
Willis Nez
Grazing Board
Herman R. Morris and
Peterson B. Yazzie
Council Delegates
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