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=== Reservations  ===
=== Reservations  ===


Like most civilizations throughout the world, geography plays a crucial role in Navajo life, mythology, religion, and history. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;Learning local history can also help with understanding family history. &nbsp;Current boundaries for the Navajo Reservation is about 24,078,127 square miles, making it the largest Indian reservation in the United States. &nbsp;It covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. &nbsp;<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. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;Learning local history can also help with understanding family history. &nbsp;Current boundaries for the Navajo Reservation is about 24,078,127 square miles, making it the largest Indian reservation in the United States. &nbsp;It covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. &nbsp;<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)]]<br>
See [[Navajo Nation, Arizona (Reservation)]]<br>  


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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  ==
== REFERENCES ==


{{Wikipedia|Navajo people}}  
{{Wikipedia|Navajo people}}  
=== Websites ===


=== Family History  ===
=== Family History  ===
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[http://www.navajocentral.org/faq02a.htm Questions and Answers] about Navajo history, names, culture, bands, etc.,  
[http://www.navajocentral.org/faq02a.htm Questions and Answers] about Navajo history, names, culture, bands, etc.,  
=== References  ===
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