Biography of sam ahkeah

Former Navajo Nation Chairman

Sam Ahkeah (March 8, – December 5, ) was a former Navajo Nation Chairman.^[1][2] He was elected as the 7th chairman of the Navajo Nation Tribal Council.^[3][4] He served in office from through and was elected to serve for two terms.^[3][5][2] Ahkeah served as an overseer for the Mesa Verde National Park.^[6] During his time in office, Chairman Ahkeah met with the United States Congress to discuss the Colorado River Storage Project.^[7][8] Ahkeah advocated for the Colorado River Storage Project because it would benefit the Navajo Nation.^[7][8]

Early life

Sam Ahkeah was born March 8, , to his parents Atcitty Biyeh and Asdza Bi-ee Llizhinii.^[9] He was born in Rock Point, Arizona, on the Navajo reservation and he is from the Bitter Water Clan (Todích'íí'nii).^[10][9][8] At the age of 8