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 March 3rd, 2008 at 5pm.
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Reg Chapter Meeting March 17, 2008
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Land Use Meeting March 26, 2008 9:00am
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Community Service Coordinators Meeting-Smith Lake Chapter March 27, 8:30am
"Servicing the Governmental Needs of the Iyanbito Chapter Residents."
Navajo Nation Government Link http://www.navajo.org/
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Iyanbito Chapter
Karl W. Katenay
President
Charlene J. Begay
Vice- President
Dorothy Rogers
Secretary/Treasurer
Louise Mariano
Community Services Coordinator
Josephine V. Bahe
Office Specialist
Wilbur Murphy
Land Board
Lawrence T. Morgan
Council Delegate
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