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'''Population:''' 1868: 10,000 1990: 220,000 | '''Population:''' 1868: 10,000 1990: 220,000 | ||
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== HISTORY == | == HISTORY == | ||
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The Navajo Nation's reservation boundaries has been changing since the original reservation boundaries were established in 1868. At the same time, governmental guardianship over these lands has changed. Currently the Navajo Nation is divided into five agencies (Chinle Agency, Eastern Navajo Agency, Western Navajo Agency, Fort Defiance Agency, and Shiprock Agency), with the seat of government located in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_Rock,_Arizona Window Rock, Arizona]. Each of these agencies are further divided into smaller political units called [http://www.navajo-nsn.gov/chapters.htm Chapters], the number of Chapters have fluctuated over the years, but there are roughly 110 Chapters. | The Navajo Nation's reservation boundaries has been changing since the original reservation boundaries were established in 1868. At the same time, governmental guardianship over these lands has changed. Currently the Navajo Nation is divided into five agencies (Chinle Agency, Eastern Navajo Agency, Western Navajo Agency, Fort Defiance Agency, and Shiprock Agency), with the seat of government located in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_Rock,_Arizona Window Rock, Arizona]. Each of these agencies are further divided into smaller political units called [http://www.navajo-nsn.gov/chapters.htm Chapters], the number of Chapters have fluctuated over the years, but there are roughly 110 Chapters. | ||
<br> | ==== Contact ==== | ||
Contact information for the Navajo Nation: | |||
The Navajo Nation | |||
P.O. Box 9000<br>Window Rock, Arizona 86515 | |||
(928) 871-6000 | |||
When searching U.S. Federal Indian Census records their records are divided into reservation boundaries which include: | When searching U.S. Federal Indian Census records their records are divided into reservation boundaries which include: | ||
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When searching for individuals, your search should also include surrounding tribal records of the Apaches, Hopis (or Moqui), Paiutes, Pueblos, and Utes.<br> | When searching for individuals, your search should also include surrounding tribal records of the Apaches, Hopis (or Moqui), Paiutes, Pueblos, and Utes.<br> | ||
=== | === Reservation === | ||
Like most civilizations throughout the world, geography plays a crucial role in Navajo life, mythology, religion, and history. In more modern times, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Reservation reservation] boundaries have been established by the United States of America on behalf of the Navajo Indians and over time those boundaries have changed. Learning local history can also help with understanding family history. Current boundaries for the Navajo Reservation is about 24,078,127 square miles, making it the largest Indian reservation in the United States. It covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. <br><br>[http://www.lapahie.com/Navajo_Map_Lg.cfm Navajo Reservation Map]<br> | Like most civilizations throughout the world, geography plays a crucial role in Navajo life, mythology, religion, and history. In more modern times, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Reservation reservation] boundaries have been established by the United States of America on behalf of the Navajo Indians and over time those boundaries have changed. Learning local history can also help with understanding family history. Current boundaries for the Navajo Reservation is about 24,078,127 square miles, making it the largest Indian reservation in the United States. It covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. <br><br>[http://www.lapahie.com/Navajo_Map_Lg.cfm Navajo Reservation Map]<br> | ||
=== Superintendencies === | === Superintendencies === | ||
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For those that were enrolled into a federally recognized tribe were assigned an Indian Census Number unique to each individual. Knowing your relatives' Indian Census Number can be quite helpful when searching the Indian Census Rolls and can help eliminate confussion, but not all Indian Census Roll takers included censuses. | For those that were enrolled into a federally recognized tribe were assigned an Indian Census Number unique to each individual. Knowing your relatives' Indian Census Number can be quite helpful when searching the Indian Census Rolls and can help eliminate confussion, but not all Indian Census Roll takers included censuses. | ||
==== Enrollment ==== | |||
For those interested in becoming an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, contact:<br> | |||
Navajo Office of Vital Records | |||
P.O. Box 9000 | |||
Window Rock, Arizona 86515 | |||
(928) 871-6386 or (928) 729-4020 | |||
=== Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940 === | === Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940 === | ||
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It is important to know the above names because that is the way they are listed in the Indian Census Rolls collection. | It is important to know the above names because that is the way they are listed in the Indian Census Rolls collection. | ||
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=== Treaties === | === Treaties === | ||
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*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/nav1015.htm 1868] June 1, removal, reservation | *[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/nav1015.htm 1868] June 1, removal, reservation | ||
== REFERENCES == | == REFERENCES == | ||
{{Wikipedia|Navajo people}} | {{Wikipedia|Navajo people}} | ||
=== Websites === | === Websites === | ||
=== Family History === | === Family History === | ||