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== '''HISTORY''' == | == '''HISTORY''' == | ||
The Navajo (Naabeeho, Navaho, and other variants) are the largest federally recognized tribes in the United States, or known among kinsmen as Dine'. The Navajo Nation is an independent government body, which manages the Navajo Indian reservation. | The Navajo (Naabeeho, Navaho, and other variants) are the largest federally recognized tribes in the United States, or known among kinsmen as Dine'. The Navajo Nation is an independent government body, which manages the Navajo Indian reservation. | ||
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=== Clan Systen === | === Clan Systen === | ||
Just like any other civilization, precautionary steps were taken to limit intermarriages among immediate family members. The Navajo established family clans, with the maternal line being the predominate line. When introducing one self, a Navajo will provide their parent's clan and typically their maternal grandfather and paternal grandfather's clan, establishing their place in the world. Knowning one's clans is just as important as knowing the names of past ancestors and goes hand-in-hand with genealogical research. For a more detailed list of clans, a short history and a brief introduction, [http://www.lapahie.com/Dine_Clans.cfm click here, clans].<br> | Just like any other civilization, precautionary steps were taken to limit intermarriages among immediate family members. The Navajo established family clans, with the maternal line being the predominate line. When introducing one self, a Navajo will provide their parent's clan and typically their maternal grandfather and paternal grandfather's clan, establishing their place in the world. Knowning one's clans is just as important as knowing the names of past ancestors and goes hand-in-hand with genealogical research. For a more detailed list of clans, a short history and a brief introduction, [http://www.lapahie.com/Dine_Clans.cfm click here, clans].<br> | ||
== '''RECORDS''' == | == '''RECORDS''' == | ||
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==== RESERVATION ==== | ==== 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. There are also three separate entites which are also under Navajo jurisdiction: the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramah_Navajo_Indian_Reservation Ramah Navajo Indian Reservation], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamo_Navajo_Indian_Reservation Alamo Navajo Indian Reservation], and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tohajiilee_Indian_Reservation Tohajiilee Indian Reservation].<br><br>Tribal lands are trust lands and as a result there are no private land owners, and all Tribal Trust land is owned in common and administered by the Nation's government. There are also BIA Indian Allotment lands which are privately owned by the heirs and generations of the original BIA [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/American_Indian_Allotment_Records Indian Allotee] to whom it was issued. Tribal Trust lands are leased to both customary land users (may include homesites, grazing, and other uses) and organizations (may include BIA and other federal agencies, churches, and other religious organizations, as well as private or commercial businesses).<br><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. There are also three separate entites which are also under Navajo jurisdiction: the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramah_Navajo_Indian_Reservation Ramah Navajo Indian Reservation], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamo_Navajo_Indian_Reservation Alamo Navajo Indian Reservation], and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tohajiilee_Indian_Reservation Tohajiilee Indian Reservation].<br><br>Tribal lands are trust lands and as a result there are no private land owners, and all Tribal Trust land is owned in common and administered by the Nation's government. There are also BIA Indian Allotment lands which are privately owned by the heirs and generations of the original BIA [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/American_Indian_Allotment_Records Indian Allotee] to whom it was issued. Tribal Trust lands are leased to both customary land users (may include homesites, grazing, and other uses) and organizations (may include BIA and other federal agencies, churches, and other religious organizations, as well as private or commercial businesses).<br><br> | ||
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[[Image:Map of Navajo Nation Public Health Service.jpg|frame|center|450x375px|Map of Navajo Nation Public Health Service.jpg]]<br> | [[Image:Map of Navajo Nation Public Health Service.jpg|frame|center|450x375px|Map of Navajo Nation Public Health Service.jpg]]<br> | ||
For a different and more detailed map with locations in Navajo, click: [http://www.lapahie.com/Navajo_Map_Lg.cfm Navajo Reservation Map]<br> | For a different and more detailed map with locations in Navajo, click: [http://www.lapahie.com/Navajo_Map_Lg.cfm Navajo Reservation Map]<br> | ||
=== Superintendencies === | === Superintendencies === | ||
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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. | When searching for individuals, your search should also include surrounding tribal records of the Apaches, Hopis (or Moqui), Paiutes, Pueblos, and Utes. | ||
== '''OTHER RECORDS''' == | == '''OTHER RECORDS''' == | ||
=== Education === | === Education === | ||
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== '''STATE RESOURCES'''<br> == | == '''STATE RESOURCES'''<br> == | ||
As stated before, the Navajo Reservation is located in three different states, covering a number of counties. Each of these areas have resources available to the public to search for ancestors.<br> | As stated before, the Navajo Reservation is located in three different states, covering a number of counties. Each of these areas have resources available to the public to search for ancestors.<br> | ||
=== Arizona === | === Arizona === | ||
*[http://genealogy.az.gov/ Arizona Department of Health: Birth and Death Certificates] | *[http://genealogy.az.gov/ Arizona Department of Health: Birth and Death Certificates] | ||
*[http://adnp.azlibrary.gov/cdm/ Arizona Digital Newspaper Program] | *[http://adnp.azlibrary.gov/cdm/ Arizona Digital Newspaper Program] | ||
*[http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/ Arizona Historical Society] | *[http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/ Arizona Historical Society] | ||
*[https://lib.asu.edu/ Arizona State University: Charles Trumbull Hayden Library] | *[https://lib.asu.edu/ Arizona State University: Charles Trumbull Hayden Library] | ||
*[http://archive.library.nau.edu/index.php Northern Arizona University: Cline Library] | *[http://archive.library.nau.edu/index.php Northern Arizona University: Cline Library] | ||
*[http://www.library.arizona.edu/ University of Arizona: Main Library] | *[http://www.library.arizona.edu/ University of Arizona: Main Library] | ||
=== Colorado === | === Colorado === | ||
[https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/ Fort Lewis College: Center of Southwest Studies] | [https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/ Fort Lewis College: Center of Southwest Studies] | ||
=== <br>New Mexico === | === <br>New Mexico === | ||
*[http://www.hsnm.org/ Historical Soceity of New Mexico] | *[http://www.hsnm.org/ Historical Soceity of New Mexico] | ||
*[http://econtent.unm.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/nmnews New Mexico Newspaper Database] | *[http://econtent.unm.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/nmnews New Mexico Newspaper Database] | ||
*[http://elibrary.unm.edu/ University of New Mexico: Zimmerman Library]<br> | *[http://elibrary.unm.edu/ University of New Mexico: Zimmerman Library]<br> | ||
=== Utah<br> === | === Utah<br> === | ||
*[http://lib.byu.edu/ Brigham Young University: Harold B. Lee Library] | *[http://lib.byu.edu/ Brigham Young University: Harold B. Lee Library] | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/locations/saltlakecity-library Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Family History Library] | *[https://familysearch.org/locations/saltlakecity-library Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Family History Library] | ||
*[http://www.lib.utah.edu/ University of Utah: J. Willard Marriott Library] | *[http://www.lib.utah.edu/ University of Utah: J. Willard Marriott Library] | ||
*[http://www.archives.utah.gov/research/indexes/20842.htm Utah Department of Administrative Services: Division of Archives & Records Services : Utah Death Certificate Index, 1904-1961] | *[http://www.archives.utah.gov/research/indexes/20842.htm Utah Department of Administrative Services: Division of Archives & Records Services : Utah Death Certificate Index, 1904-1961] | ||
*[http://heritage.utah.gov/history Utah Department of Heritage and Arts: Utah State Historical Society] | *[http://heritage.utah.gov/history Utah Department of Heritage and Arts: Utah State Historical Society] | ||
*[https://library.usu.edu/ Utah State University: Merrill-Cazier Library] | *[https://library.usu.edu/ Utah State University: Merrill-Cazier Library] | ||
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==== Language<br> ==== | ==== Language<br> ==== | ||
*Young, Robert W. and William Morgan. ''The Navajo Language: a Grammar and Colloquial Dictionary''. '''FHL 497.2 Y86n''' <br> | *Young, Robert W. and William Morgan. ''The Navajo Language: a Grammar and Colloquial Dictionary''. '''FHL 497.2 Y86n''' <br> | ||
==== LONG WALK ==== | ==== LONG WALK ==== | ||