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Former Bennett Freeze Area Housing Assessment Project:Conducted by the College and Workforce Employees
Members of the Former Bennett Freeze Area Field Intake Project.[Photo by Krista Allen]
1966 BIA Commissioner, Robert Bennett "Froze” development of both Navajo and Hopi Lands
20,000+ People Directly Affected
1,600,000 Acres prohibited from any development.
9 Chapters Fully or Partially Frozen
97% Percentile of To'Nanees'Dizi Chapter effected with the exception of the To'Nanees'Dizi AdministrativeDistrict which encompasses 640 acers.
History of the Former Bennett Freeze Area
2008 Presidential Executive order by President Obama to repeal the “Bennet Freeze Act”
2009 “Bennett Freeze Act” formally repealed by Congress
43 Years the “Freeze” was in effect
8,611 Tuba City Residences according to the 2010 Census
10,000+ Inhabitants of the To’nanees’dizi Chapter27 Attended the Former Bennet Freeze Public Hearings
In 2009.
Recent History of the Former Bennett Freeze Area
Garrison Walters(College Supervisor) and Amberley Neztsosie(College Intake Worker) Interview Louise Yellowman in front of her house in Tuba City, AZ. [Photo By Audrey Begay]
Primary Purpose:• Gather Information related to:
• Households:• Yearly Income• Family Composition• Educational
• Housing:• Home site Lease Status• Grazing Permit Status• Living Conditions
• Existing Infrastructure:• Power Systems• Sewer Systems• Water Systems• Telecommunications• Access Roads
Secondary Purpose:• For The College &
Workforce Workers:• Enhance Community
Involvement• Promote Youth
Employment• Provide First-Hand
Cultural Experience• Emphasize
Importance of Dine Bizaad.
Community Intake Worker Orientations preluding Field Work
Training:
Certification Trainings• First Aid and CPR Certification
• All Workers are certified in BFA and CPR• Defensive Driving Course
• 10 individuals selected to be qualified to operate Chapter Vehicles
2 week Training• Hanta Virus and Zika Health information and prevention presentation. [TCRHCC
Representative]• Housing Assessment Presentation. [Ernest Franklin, NHA]• Interview Skills. [Evelina Maho, Native Health Prevention Director]• Computer Training. [Brian Kensley, TND Planner & Chris Kensley, Facility
Manager]• Occupational Safety Presentation. [Delvin Todd, NOSHA safety technician]• Local Rural Addressing Presentation. [MC Baldwin, NNAA GIS Coordinator]• Fire and First Aid Safety Presentation. [Lt. Manheimer, Fire Chief]• Police Department Safety Presentation. [Sgt. Rodney Yazzie]• Housing Assessment Qualification Work session. [Ernest Franklin, NHA]
Project Members attending a Team Building work session
Project workers attending CPR and BFA certification taught by Lt. Manhiemer
A sewer line with stake taken as proof of existing utilities[photo by Anonymous]
An Abandoned Home near Preston Mesa[Photo by Anonymous]
Marked Electric Pole. Photo taken to document number for future reference.[Photo by Charmayne Flatrock]
Photo of Extreme water damage in a clients house.[Photo by Charmayne Flatrock]
Infrastructure and DocumentationAbandoned utility pole near Gap area[Photo by Anonymous]
An Illegal Dump Site Near Old Gap Trail, North of Tuba City.[Photo by Anonymous]
Project Results
Cover Page of Final Report (currently still in progress)[Designed By Charmayne Flatrock]
Google Earth Map showing all completed Structures in Old Airport area. Exact file that will be given to NNAA for Rural Addressing.[Compiled by Allen Joe]
Google Map showing all waypoints taken for utilities and structures[Compiled by Unknown]
The Former Bennett Freeze Project Field Intake Project
Workers Andrew Tso, Amberley Neztsosie, and Audrey Begay stand by in the Bulldogs [Photos by Thomas Tso]
Workers Ronda Anderson, Caitlin Williams and Eva Wilson escort Lena Fowler, CC supervisor, on a field visit.[Photo By Thomas Tso]
Worker Jordan Scott verifies that an abandoned home is really abandoned[Photos by Anonymous]
The Former Bennett Freeze Area Field Intake Project
College Supervisor Garrison Walters during a site assessment.[Photo By Thomas Tso]
Workers Caitlin Williams, Nicole Smith, and Allen Joe take Krista Allen, Navajo Times Reporter, on a field visit.[Photo by Thomas Tso]
Workers Andrew Tso, Larsena Slender, Jordan Scott, Amberley Neztsosie, interview a client on the broken down foundation of a Hogan.[Photo By Thomas Tso]
Current Numbers1831 -Assigned Assessments744 -Approved by Project Manger
786 -Microsoft Access
158 -Pseudo Complete20 -Pending Manager Approval
27 -Minor Problems(In-House Fixes)122 -Refused
85 -Abandoned
8 -Unique Case
126 -Call Back & Appointments280 -Unknown & Revisits~90% -Complete with Project
College Workers Audrey Begay, Adrian Sixkiller, Amberley Neztsosie, and Christian Bilagody wait as unnamed client cries, overwhelmed with emotion.[Photo Taken by Thomas Tso]
1 Community Facilities 42 Abandoned 843 Unknown 2804 Refused 1215 Disputed 76 Grazing Verification 17 Ceremonial/Religious 138 Completed 748
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Utilization of Information GatheredPlanning and Zoning Committee:
• Provide Insight into Current and Future Projects
• Tailor Projects to meet previously unknown needs
• Update Land Use Plan• Uncover trends and future needs for our
communityLocal Rural Addressing Committee(LRAC):
• WIND system Utilization• Road Name Assignments• Public Safety Implementation
• E-911 System• Emergency Response
• Street Sign Instillation• US Postal Service Delivery
Council of Naat’aanii:• Distribution of Existing Funds• An deeper understanding of the needs of the
communityTuba City Community:
• Raise Community awareness and Community Involvement in the reclamation of the Former Bennett Freeze Area.
Office of the President and Vice President:• Advocate for federal funds and grants• Provide Documentation for the effects of the
Former Bennett Freeze Area• Raise National and Local Awareness for the
reclamation of the Former Bennett Freeze Area in the Navajo Nation and the United States of America
Mission StatementTo provide a transparent and efficient local government that
supports economic growth, education, and enhance the quality of life for our community while preserving our traditional and
cultural heritage.
25 Dedicated Employees
5 Workforce
Eva WilsonLarsena SlenderRonda AndersonRegina YazzieNikki Anderson
2 Chapter Staff
Gwen WardThomas Tso
17 College Workers
Amberley Neztsosie Jayme TallsaltJordan Scott Christian BegodyAdrian Sixkiller Nicole SmithAndrew Tso Shane AllisonAllen Joe Charmayne FlatrockRainee Style Kelly BecentiAudrey Begay Garrison WaltersChristina Yazzie Caitlin WilliamsFrank Apachito
Project Manager
Brian Kensley
Former Bennett Freeze Area Housing Project:Conducted by the College and Workforce Employees
Personal Impact fromStudents
The Former Bennett Freeze Area Field Intake Project
Phone: 928.283.3284Fax: 928.283.3288Email: [email protected]: www.tubacity.nndes.org
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