The “New Lands” area is a planned community being developed by the Navajo-Hopi Relocation Commission for Navajos being relocated from the Hopi Partitioned Lands (HPL).
Development of this community is ongoing and includes areas designated for various uses, including: residential, industrial, commercial, community and educational facilities; as well as agriculture and recreational use. Communities located in the New Lands include: Rural Community, Chambers, Middle Well, Little Silversmith, Parker Draw, Navajo Springs, Hogan Well, Rim Range, East Mill, Hard Scrabble, Antelope Well, Blue Bird, North Well, Kelsey, and Barth Lake.
Nahata Dziil became the 110th chapter of the Navajo Nation on April 04, 1991.
Nahata Dziil Chapter is the first full Local Governance Act (LGA) Certified Chapter of the Navajo Nation.
On August 16, 2002 Nahata Dziil Chapter was the second Chapter certified for the Five Management System.
On December 7, 2004 Nahata Dziil Chapter was the second Chapter certified for Community Land Use Planning (CLUP).
On January 24, 2008 Commission Government recognized by the Navajo Nation Election Office.
"The mission of Nahata Dziil Chapter is to create a safe and healthy community environment. This will be done through an accountable local government that exercises its authority, by: 1) Enhancing social services to better meet the needs of the community; 2) Developing a positive business environment through partnerships; and 3) Establishing mutual trust, respect and understanding through education. Throught our work of creating a safe and healthy community, we value teamwork, communication, community fairness, honesty, knowledge and achievement.
THE GOVERNANCE COMMISSION SHALL REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY OF NAHATA DZIIL AND SHALL:
-Protect the health, safety and welfare of the people.
-Respect the concerns and interest of the local community.
-Make effective and efficient decisions concerning local matters.
-Create opportunities so that the people can prosper and flourish economically and educationally.
-Ensure that custom and traditions of the Dine will be maintained.
-Foster the participation of the youth in the community.
-Ensure separation of powers and checks and balances of power in the operation of the local government.
-Enact ordinances, rules and regulations consistent with Navajo Nation law.
-Represent the community at the tribal, county, state and federal governmental levels.
The New Lands 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 Chapter Meetings & Events:
PLANNING MEETINGS:
May 9, 2008 10am
June 13, 2008 10am
July 11, 2008 10am
REGULAR MEETINGS:
May 15, 2008 10am
June 20, 2008 10am
July 18, 2008, 10am
YOUTH OF THE FIRST NATION
Nahata Dziil Community would like to welcome "The Youth of The First Nation" We are recruiting members from 14 years to 25 years of age. For more information please contact Eilene Tsosie, Youth Program President or Chapter Staff.
Youth of the 1st Nation myspace website:
Youth of the First Nation email: youthof1stnation@hotmail.com
Nahata Dziil Chapter Staff and Officials:
Arnold Begay
President
Jerry Thompson
Vice President
Mae Horseman
Secretary/Treasurer
Nathaniel T. Begay
Chapter Manager
Alyce Jean Yazzie
Administrative Assistant
John W. Yazzie
Chapter Accountant
Bess Tsosie
Planner
Position Open
Office Assistant
Adina Dixon
Computer Technician
Bernita Williams
Cook
Michael Martinez
Maintenance Technician
Maggie Redhair
CHR
Victoria Carney
Cook Helper
Bess Nez
NICOA Worker
Laverne Begay
Fencing Crew
Elliot Tsosie
Jordan Katoney
Wydell Billie
Stenson Begay
Fencing Crew w/ Chapter Vice President
Mary Lou Yazzie
Lena Chapo
Wanye Lynch
Glenna Thompson
AGODC Committee
Navajo Nation Council Delegates
serving Nahata Dziil/Houck/Lupton Chapters:
Lorenzo Curley
Council Delegate
Tim Goodluck
Council Delegate
Nathaniel T. Begay, Chapter Manager
Nahata Dziil Chapter Location: Hwy 191 South on Nahata Dziil Road at Red Sand View
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 400, Sanders, Arizona 86512
Phone:(928) 688-2150
Fax: (928) 688-2235
E-mail: newlandschapter@hotmail.com
Notify Adina Dixon, for questions, comments about the Chapter website.
