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 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. &nbsp;Knowning one's clans is just as important as knowing the names of past ancestors and goes hand-in-hand with genealogical research. &nbsp;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>
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+=== <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Agencies</span> ===
-United States and American Indian relations began with the first acts of the Continental Congress in 1775 which passed several ordinances dealing with American Indians. &nbsp;The first was to divide administrative responsibility into three geographical districts (northern, central, and southern) with the creation of a superintendent to govern the affairs between Congress and the Native peoples.<sup>1</sup>&nbsp; It was often the case that ''ex officio'' superintendent of Indian affairs was usually held by Territorial governors who would help negotiate treaties and obtain titles to Indian lands. &nbsp;
-Since multiple tribes lived in territorial boundaries, agents were created to govern one or more tribes or geographical areas. &nbsp;Indian agents were appointed by the President with the approval of the Senate. &nbsp;Agents were to report to the Superintendent, but at times records were sent directly to Washington D.C. &nbsp;<br> <br>The Bureau of Indian Affairs was then created in 1824 as part of the War Department, to govern affairs between settlers and Native peoples. &nbsp; Originally called Heads of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, this titles was later changed to Commissioner of Indian Affairs and is currently called the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. &nbsp;When Natives were no longer considered to be a threat, the BIA was then transferred to the Department of the Interior in 1849. &nbsp;
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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 Indian Agency (Arizona)|Chinle Agency]], [[Eastern Navajo Indian Agency (Arizona)|Eastern Navajo Agency]] (AZ), [[Eastern Navajo Indian Agency (New Mexico)|Eastern Navajo Agency]] (NM), [[Western Navajo Indian Agency (Arizona)|Western Navajo Agency]], [[Fort Defiance Indian Agency|Fort Defiance Agency]], and [[Shiprock Indian Agency (New Mexico)|Shiprock Agency]]) governing a specific geographical area, 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. Typically, Chapters do not carry documents containing family history information, and most will refer you to the Navajo Nation offices. In addition to this, many of the documents held at the agencies have also been transferred to National and Regional archives throughout the United States.<br>
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 Below is a Navajo Nation Public Service Map
-[[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]]<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>
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 == '''RECORDS'''  ==
+=== U.S. - Native Relations ===
+United States and American Indian relations began with the first acts of the Continental Congress in 1775 which passed several ordinances dealing with American Indians. &nbsp;The first was to divide administrative responsibility into three geographical districts (northern, central, and southern) with the creation of a superintendent to govern the affairs between Congress and the Native peoples.<sup>1</sup>&nbsp; It was often the case that&nbsp;''ex officio''&nbsp;superintendent of Indian affairs was usually held by Territorial governors who would help negotiate treaties and obtain titles to Indian lands. &nbsp;
+Since multiple tribes lived in territorial boundaries, agents were created to govern one or more tribes or geographical areas. &nbsp;Indian agents were appointed by the President with the approval of the Senate. &nbsp;Agents were to report to the Superintendent, but at times records were sent directly to Washington D.C. &nbsp;<br><br>
+=== <span style="line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;">The Bureau of Indian Affairs was then created in 1824 as part of the War Department, to govern affairs between settlers and Native peoples. &nbsp; Originally called Heads of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, this titles was later changed to Commissioner of Indian Affairs and is currently called the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. &nbsp;When Natives were no longer considered to be a threat, the BIA was then transferred to the Department of the Interior in 1849. </span> ===
 === Bureau of Indian Affairs  ===