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== History == | == History == | ||
The Navajo (Dine', Naabeeho, Navaho, and other variants) are the largest federally recognized tribes in the United States. The Navajo Nation is an independent government body, which manages the Navajo Indian reservation. | |||
Like most groups, the Navajos relate their history to major events which influenced their people and family history information will usually relate to these events. | |||
*Spanish Era (1492-1820) | |||
*Mexican Era (1821-1847) | |||
*Navajo Wars (1848-1868) | |||
*Reservation Era (1868-1927) | |||
*Stock-Reduction (1928-1940) | |||
*Coming Out (1941-1969) | |||
*Self-Determination (1970-Present) | |||
Pre-Spanish contact Navajo history varies somewhat, but it is during these early years that the Navajo clan system becomes expanded. When a baby is born, they belong to the mother's clan and is passed their children. It is custom to introduce one's maternal and paternal clans on both sides when introducing yourself for the first time. | |||
See the information on [[Navajo Nation, Arizona (Tribe)]] | See the information on [[Navajo Nation, Arizona (Tribe)]] | ||
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See [[Navajo Nation, Arizona (Reservation)]] | See [[Navajo Nation, Arizona (Reservation)]] | ||
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= RECORDS = | = RECORDS = | ||