Navajos and the Spanish
What century did the navajo people come into contact with the Spanish
16th century
What was the Long Walk?
forced relocation of Navajo people
Name one right granted to the Navajo under the Treaty of 1868.
Right to return to their traditional homeland, healthcare, education
What is the primary healthcare provider for the Navajo Nation?
Indian Health Service (IHS)
What programs were implemented during the Great Depression to aid the Navajo?
New Deal programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Who was the Spanish explorer that first interacted with the Navajo?
Juan de Oñate (first Spanish explorer to interact with the Navajo)
What was the main goal of American westward expansion?
Manifest Destiny and territorial expansion westward
What did the Treaty of 1868 establish for the Navajo?
Established a reservation and terms of peace between the Navajo and the United States
What year did the navajo people gain citizenship?
when Congress passed the Indian Citizenship Act on June 2, 1924
What economic activities did the Navajo engage in during the Great Depression?
Continued traditional economic activities like sheep herding and weaving
What was the purpose of Spanish missions in Navajo territory?
To convert Native Americans to Christianity and establish Spanish territorial control
What was the Dawes Act?
The Dawes Act (legislation that divided tribal lands into individual allotments)
How did the Treaty of 1868 change Navajo land ownership?
Changed land ownership from communal tribal lands to a defined reservation system
What role does cultural curriculum play in Navajo education?
Preserves cultural identity, teaches traditional language and customs
How did the Great Depression alter the social structure of the Navajo Nation?
Disrupted traditional social structures, increased dependency on government aid
How did the Spanish influence Navajo culture?
Introduction of horses, new agricultural techniques, and religious practices
What was the significance of the Navajo Code Talkers during WWII?
Navajo Code Talkers played a crucial role in military communication during World War II, using their native language as an unbreakable code
Discuss the significance of the Treaty of 1868 in the context of Navajo history.
Marked a pivotal moment in Navajo history, ending forced displacement and allowing the Navajo to return to their ancestral lands
What are the barriers to accessing healthcare in rural Navajo areas?
Geographic isolation, limited medical facilities, economic constraints
How did the Great Depression impact the Navajo economy?
Severe economic downturn that impacted all communities
What were the long-term effects of Spanish colonization on the Navajo?
Disruption of traditional Navajo lifestyle, loss of land, cultural suppression, and forced religious conversion
Consider contemporary issues such as land rights and sovereignty. How do these events shape the current identity and governance of the Navajo Nation?
Connection to the Land, Cultural Revitalization, Legal Recognition, Collaboration with Other Indigenous Nations, Engagement with the U.S. Government, Resource Management, Tourism and Cultural Heritage, Protecting Sacred Lands
What were the consequences of violating the Treaty of 1868?
Consequences of violation could include loss of land, forced relocation, or military intervention
How does mental health care integrate into the Navajo healthcare system?
Mental health care integrated through traditional healing practices and Western medical approaches
What long-term effects did the Great Depression have on the Navajo Nation?
Long-term effects included increased federal involvement, changes in economic practices, and gradual modernization of the Navajo Nation (Livestock reduction act)