LeChee Chapter is a certified (1955) local government of the Navajo Nation, and is located in far northwest region of the Navajo Nation, adjacent to Lake Powell recreational area. The Chapter is comprised of a community, also named LeChee (pop: 2,100; 375 homes), and a grazing unit area (pop: 128; 62 homes).
Geographically, the Chapter area encompasses 293,013acres and is bordered by the Lake Powell Recreational Area and the Colorado River; the City of Page; and the Coppermine, Kaibeto, and Inscription House Chapters. Tourism is the major industry in this region as 2.9 million visitors come to recreate on Lake Powell and to tour such attractions as Antelope Canyons.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS & EVENTS
The following are scheduled meetings for the month of May 2008. All meetings will be held at LeChee administration building or the Chapter House, and will be on Mountain Standard Time (MST).
- Community Land Use Committee - May 1st 6:00 pm
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Planning Committee - May 5th 6:00 pm
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Regular Chapter - May 12th 7:00 pm
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Permit Holders, GCM, FSA May 23rd 10:00 am
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Officials Work Session May 26th 6:00 pm
SERVICES
Direct Services by Chapter:
1.) Chapter Scholarships & Youth Enrichment
2.) Housing Repairs & Upgrades
3.) Hay Distribution & Water Hauling
4.) Public Employment - Temp
5.) Youth Employment & Training
6.) Computer Lab
Navajo Nation & Other Service Providers Located in LeChee:
1.) Navajo Head Start Centers I, II, III
2.) LeChee Senior Center
3.) LiChii Boys & Girls Club
4.) Page Regional Domestic Violence Services
5.) Navajo Police Department
6.) Navajo Parks & Recreation
7.) Tower Butte Home Care
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Antelope Canyons
CHAPTER OFFICIALS &
ADMINISTRATION
Yvonne Sue Bigman
President
Pete Riggs Jr.
Vice President
Elizabeth Nez
Secretary/Treasurer
Tommy M. Tsosie
Council Delegate
Annie Littleman
Grazing Committee Member
Herman Tso
Manager
Lori Lister
Office Specialist
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