The Hardrock Chapter is situated within the Former Joint Use Area, now referred to as Navajo and Hopi Partitioned Lands. Navajo Partitioned lands under exclusive Navajo jurisdiction are less than a quarter of the original chapter land base, thus the federal law affected a majority of the chapter’s population.
The Hardrock Chapter and all of its communities been impacted by the Healing V. Jones decision, by PL 93-531 as amended and also by the continued expansion of the Hopi Grazing District 6 through out the years. The above decisions have devastating effects on the livelihood of all the communities under Hardrock for the last 45 years. For example: freeze on all constructions including addition and major renovation of homes and public facilities, cancellation of grazing permits which lead to livestock reduction, partition of Navajo Land to Hope Tribe (the original Hardrock Chapter of 305,000 acres was reduced to 78,100 acres), relocation of over 50% of the families. The uncertainties of the accommodation of approximately 30 Navajo familes who signed the Agreement with the Hopi and the eventual evictions of perhaps 10 or more families who did not sign the Agreement but continue to live on land which their ancestors have always resided on.
The Hardrock Chapter conducts monthly meetings to keep residents informed; residents have a forum to expres their opinions to their Navajo Nation Council Delegate or to decide on matters concerning their chapter.
The relocation program has placed a tremendous hardship and burden on individuals, families, and the chapter government psychologically, socially, and economically. Navajo families on the Navajo Partitioned Lands have allowed affected relatives relocate onto their land. The reduced chapter land base compounded problems for land use. The chapter wants to expand its public facilities and other developments, but is restricted by lack of available land. Any use of land on the Hopi partitioned side, including rights-of-way, for infrastructure – waterline, and power line, or roads projects – require Hopi government approval. No permanent structures can be built by the Navajo government on the Hopi partitioned lands. There are limited paved roads leading into the chapter area.
Upcoming Chapter Events:
- Planning Meeting - February 11th at 10am
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Chapter Meeting - February 22nd at 10am
"Servicing the Governmental Needs of the Hardrock Chapter
Residents."
Navajo Nation Government Link “http: www.navajo.org/
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Image Himalya Mountain with the Navajo Nation Flag. Photo taken by Richard Manson.
Council Delegates
Lorenzo Bedonie
Preston McCabe
Chapter Officers
Percy Deal, President
Angela Witherspoon, Vice President
Valencia Herder, Secretary/Treasure
Willard Benward, Grazing Officer
Administration
Harry J. Begay, Community Service Coordinator
Cecelia Begay, Office Specialist
Senior Center 928-725-3726
Lorraine Herder, Supervisor
Helen Tishe, Head Cook
Head Start 928-725-3521
Lillian Whitehair, Teacher
Injury Prevention Program 928-725-3501
Mary Begay, IP Coordinator
Bernice Bert, IP Assistannt
Rural Health Outreach Program 928-725-3800
Danny Kescoli, Family Behavioral Health Specialist
Monte White, Youth Program Coordinator
Germaine Simonson, Project Director
Community Health Workers
Yolanda, Chinle CHR
REZ VET - Veterinary Services
Dr. Adrienne Ruby, DVM
Cell Phone: 928-521-6241
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