The name "Ayanni bito" means "Buffalo's water" (or springs) which came from a time when buffalo herds used to gather at a watering hole located east ot the present chapter site. Iyanbito is one of the communities with a small land base and an increasing population demands. The land is all tribal trust, making it easier to develop, but is constrained by archaelogical findings. The community is situated near the West Rio Puerco and close to Anasai sites.
The Iyanbito Community was settled by Navajo families from different parts of the reservation to work at the Fort Wingate Army Depot during World Wars I and II. Some of the residents returned to their respective areas, but others chose to remain in Iyanbito. Thom Thomas was one of the founding leaders of the community. He was instrumental in organizing the local government as well as building the first chapter house.
The Iyanbito Chapter conducts monthly meetings 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.
- Chapter Planning Meeting: February - TBA
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Reg Chapter Meeting: January 19, 2012 - 10:00 a.m. - Thursday
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1. Shush Bi Toh Industrial Park
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2. Scholarship Approval
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Land Use Meeting: February 10, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.
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Veteran's Association Meeting: January 22, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.
"Servicing the Governmental Needs of the Iyanbito Chapter Residents."
Navajo Nation Government Link http://www.navajo.org/
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CHAPTER OFFICIALS:
Albert Shirley
President
Steven Arviso
Vice- President
Ethelene Peterson
Secretary/Treasurer
Wilbur Murphy
Land Board
Edmund Yazzie
Council Delegate
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATION:
Leatricia Bennett
Community Services Coordinator
Verle Begay
Accounts Maintenance Specialist
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