Ts’ah Bii Kin
(House in the field of Sagebrush)
The Ts’ah Bii Kin Chapter is located in a rural area of the Navajo Nation approximately 5 miles North of Junction Hwy US-98 & N-16 and about 60 miles north of Tuba City, AZ. The Chapter House was built in the 1960. The community consists of a Senior Citizens Center, Head Start School, Two Convenience Stores, and a Indian Health Service Clinic. According to the 2010 census, the total population of the community is 1252 with 343 households, and the median age being 32.1. The community is predominately Navajo and Navajo continues to be the dominant language. Ts’ah bii kin is approximately 58 miles with 1 hour travel time from Tuba City, Arizona. And it is about 51 miles and 1 hour travel time from Kayenta, Arizona. Most community members travel to Page, Arizona for household needs and it is 59 miles with 1 hour travel time to Page and it is 2 1/2 hours and 134 miles from Flagstaff, Arizona.
Ts’ah Bii Kin Chapter has an area of 748,160,000.00 and has 184,867.15 Acres.
Located in the Northwest part of the Navajo Nation. The area is isolated with rugged terrain. Historically Ts’ah Bii Kin community was named after an early Navajo observation of a log structure (store) in the midst of sagebrush field. In later years, an Anglo referenced and named the community Inscription House with the association of early U.S. Calvary graffiti placed on the canyon walls of the Navajo Canyon. Through the initiative of the community rename the community back to Ts’ah Bii Kin which was passed by the Navajo Nation Council on April 19, 2007.
Local Government
The Ts’ah Bii Kin Chapter community elects individuals to lead to make decisions for the community. The panel of Chapter Officials is a 3 member governing body who advocate for the people. The Chapter day to day operations is overseen by a Chapter Manager, Administrative Assistant, Planner, Office Assistant.
On June 24, 2016, Ts’ah Bii Kin Chapter became the 45th LGA (Local Governance Act) Certified.
Vision: We will sustain an inspiring, innovative, self-sufficient, and vibrant community by maintaining accountability and transparency through the preservation of cultural and traditional resiliency.
MISSION: To strengthen the Chapter services that will nurture the quality of life for community members by promoting the harmonious time-honored practices of self-sufficiency.
Goals: There are several community strengths, opportunity, and areas that our community should focus on improving. These determinations resulted in the formation of goals that build on our strengths, take advantage of our opportunities, and overcome our challenges.> Economic Development, Fiscal Responsibility, Excellent Service, Communication, Preserve and Protect.
TS’AH BII KIN CHAPTER HOURS:
OPEN FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. (MONDAY- FRIDAY)
(CLOSED FOR LUNCH 12 NOON TO 1 P.M.) AND CLOSED ON HOLIDAYS
Ts’ah Bii Kin Chapter Service Hours:
8:00 A.M. to 12 NOON, 1 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
MONDAY – FRIDAY
2019 TBK Trail Initiative:
“A Walk in the Sage Trail”
Ts’ah Bii Kin summer youth employees construct walking/running trail with “junk food tax” dollars. The Chapter always tries to incorporate the youth to better understand the things life will bring forth, and to prepare them for what’s ahead of them. The trail will encourage the community to implement healthy initiatives in their daily lives.
The project known as the 2019 Ts’ah Bii Kin Trail Initiatives was completed by a group of 20 Navajo students who are part of the Chapter’s summer youth employment program, using revenue collected through the Navajo Nation’s “junk food tax.”
The summer youth employees constructed the 0.8-mile graveled trail over the course of three weeks, which surrounds the perimeter of the chapter. The project was also partially funded in partnership with the Navajo Transitional Energy Company, LLC.
The Chapter hired consultant Matthew Roberts to train and help the students with the first 2 days of construction, the students were quick learners and completed the Project with info gathered during the training.
A project that was predicted to be completed in 10 weeks was completed by 20 of our own youth within 3 weeks. Which brings back the teaching behind “T’AA HWO’ AJI T’EEGO”.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The monthly St. Mary’s Food Bank Distribution for ONLY the month of December is going be on December 18, 2023 due to the 4th monday to be Christmas day, here at Ts’ah Bii Kin Chapter. The truck with the food usually comes around 10 a.m. so we try to start at 12:00 p.m.. Remember this is a first come first served contactless distribution. You will need your Arizona Identification Card, amount of people in your household, and your birthdate.
We also would appreciate any volunteers who can help us with this distribution. If you are interested, please come by the Chapter Administration for more information.
To our community members, please be reminded that all services are closed during the times of our distributions. With limited amount of staffing we can only focus on the food distribution. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you.
St. Mary's Food Bank Distribution:
St. Mary Food Bank in Collaboration with Ts’ah Bii Kin Chapter to service the community every 4th MONDAY OF THE MONTH.
NO CONTACT DISTRIBUTION:
Things to know before you come: Arizona photo ID is required for each Household requesting food. Each ID must have an Arizona address on it to receive food.
St. Mary Food Bank Distribution
TS’AH BII KIN CHAPTER OFFICIALS
GERALDINE CHEE
President
CHANCY NODESTINE
Vice President
DELLARD CURLEY
Secretary/Treasurer
HAPPY JERRY BEGAY
Grazing Official
HERMAN DANIELS
Council Delegate
ELSIE SMALLCANYON
LDA
TS’AH BII KIN CHAPTER ADMINISTRATION
VERNON WILLIE SR.
Chapter Manager
MARCO SHEPHERD
Administrative Assistant
RICELLA JOE
Office Specialist
TS’AH BII KIN CHAPTER
CLUPC
(Community Land Use Planning Committee)
JAMIE NODESTINE
CLUPC President
PRISCILLA TSOSIE
CLUPC Vice-President
NICOLE CURLEY
CLUPC Secretary/Treasurer
HAPPY JERRY BEGAY
CLUPC Grazing Official
MARYALICE MCCLURE
CLUPC Member
VACANT
CLUPC Member