Our Community

Tselani/ Cottonwood Chapter is located on the Navajo Nation, approximately 23 miles SW of Chinle, AZ and about 22 miles east of Pinon, Arizona. The residential population is about 1,000 people far and near. The nearest clinic is nearly 20 minutes away, which is Pinon Health Center. With that being said our CHR helps registered residents who reside far with needs such as any distributions that are chapter provides. Our community also provides a senior center for the elders who live far and near that are registered or non-registered and the senior center also helps and gives back to the community. Cottonwood Day School is the nearest BIE school in the community that serves grades K-8.

Tselani Cottonwood Senior Center

Tselani Cottonwood Senior Citizens Center has been open since June 28th of 2024, when the grand opening took place. Many elders from all over the community join each other at the senior center to play games such as Bingo and Navajo 10 where they also eat for breakfast and lunch.

Blue Gap / Tachee Chapter

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Whippoorwill Chapter

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Nazlini Chapter

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Chapters

Blue Gap / Tachee Chapter

The Blue Gap/Tachee Chapter was established in 1960. Blue Gap is on the Navajo Nation 22 miles (35 km) west of Chinle, AZ.

Whipporwill Chapter

Whippoorwill Springs Community is dedicated to serving its members and improving their quality of life. Our Chapter Officials are committed to the progress and development of our community.

Pinon Chapter

The Pinon 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.

Chinle Chapter

The Chinle community is situated in the center of the Navajo Nation and was established after the Navajo people returned from the Long Walk. We welcome visitors from far and near who come to see the breathtaking views of the canyon or come to seek the services provided in Chinle.

Low Mountain Chapter

The Low Mountain Chapter offers various services to the community for a fee, including waste disposal and printing. Also, Navajo Forestry Wood Hauling Permits and Reselling Permits.