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*[http://www.navajo-nsn.gov/ Navajo Nation Official Web Site] | *[http://www.navajo-nsn.gov/ Navajo Nation Official Web Site] | ||
== 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. | 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. | ||
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See the information on [[Navajo Nation, Arizona (Tribe)]] | See the information on [[Navajo Nation, Arizona (Tribe)]] | ||
=== Agencies === | === Agencies === | ||
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. | ||
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When searching U.S. Federal Indian Census records their records are divided into reservation boundaries which include: | |||
*Eastern Navajo Reservation | |||
*Luepp (located around Luepp, AZ) | |||
*Eastern Navajo Reservation | *Navajo (location and areas covered change over time) | ||
*Luepp (located around Luepp, AZ) | *Navajo Springs (located around Holbrook, AZ) | ||
*Navajo (location and areas covered change over time) | *Northern Navajo Reservation | ||
*Navajo Springs (located around Holbrook, AZ) | *Pueblo Bonito (located around Chaco Canyon, NM) | ||
*Northern Navajo Reservation | *San Juan (located around northern San Juan County, NM) | ||
*Pueblo Bonito (located around Chaco Canyon, NM) | *Southern Navajo Reservation | ||
*San Juan (located around northern San Juan County, NM) | |||
*Southern Navajo Reservation | |||
*Western Navajo Reservation | *Western Navajo Reservation | ||
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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> | |||
=== Reservations === | === Reservations === | ||
[ | 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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*[[Colorado Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Colorado Superintendency]]<br> | *[[Colorado Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Colorado Superintendency]]<br> | ||
See [[Navajo Nation, Arizona (Reservation)]] | See [[Navajo Nation, Arizona (Reservation)]]<br> | ||
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== RECORDS == | |||
=== Bureau of Indian Affairs === | === Bureau of Indian Affairs === | ||
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See: ''School Census of Navajo Indians in McKinley and Valencia Counties, New Mexico'', 1957, 1961. by Martin M. Martinez. Arranged alphabetically by surname. FHL film 1,036,099 item 2.<br> | See: ''School Census of Navajo Indians in McKinley and Valencia Counties, New Mexico'', 1957, 1961. by Martin M. Martinez. Arranged alphabetically by surname. FHL film 1,036,099 item 2.<br> | ||
See also: Agencies for school records<br> | See also: Agencies for school records<br> | ||
=== Religion === | === Religion === | ||
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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 | ||
== WEB SITES == | |||
{{Wikipedia|Navajo people}} | {{Wikipedia|Navajo people}} | ||