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INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES – Welcome to Indigenous Communities. Here, we delve deep into the essence of Indigenous communities—their territories, nations, and confederacies—each carrying the weight of history, the spirit of resilience, and the hope for a future reclaimed. Our journey through explaining Native communities unfolds the layers of Indigenous identity, shaped by the lands stewarded by Indigenous people for millennia. The shadows of forced removal and assimilation, legacies of policies like the Indian Act of Canada, the Indian Removal Act, and the devastating impacts of residential schools still mark our communities today. These acts sought to sever our connections to our land, cultures, and ways of life, embedding challenges that persist into the present. Despite the adversity, our communities stand as beacons of strength and endurance, embodying Indigenous peoples’ resilience and unyielding spirit. Efforts like the Land Back Movement epitomize Indigenous peoples’ desire to reclaim physical territories and ensure our cultures, languages, and traditional practices live on for all future generations in our communities. It is a testament to the belief that healing from the injustices of the past involves more than financial reparations; it demands the restoration of our rights to live as sovereign peoples, connected to our lands and…
TERRITORIES
TERRITORIES – Generally, Territories refers to specific geographic areas historically used or occupied by Indigenous tribes, which may or may not align with contemporary governmental boundaries. These have occurred through a multitude of factors, including war, colonization, treaties, government policies, and general conflict. These territories are central to a people’s identity, culture, and practices. Tribal territories Territories are much more than just pieces of land. They are at the core of what makes each Indigenous community unique, including their culture, history, and way of life. These areas are home to their languages, important traditions, and stories that have been shared for generations. They are also important for nature, as these territories help care for many plants and animals. Territories are not definitive in their presentation by the designations created under the views of Federal (United States or Canada), individual States (U.S.), or Provincial (Canadian) governments. It is important to remember that these definitions and delineations of territories were generated by concepts foreign to the ways of life that guided Indigenous people throughout their understanding of the land that is Mother Earth. Recognizing the value of territories means seeing how important they are not just in the past but also in…
NATIONS
NATIONS – This signifies larger groups often united by common languages, cultural practices, and histories. In Indigenous contexts, a nation might encompass several tribes with shared cultural heritage or historical ties, managing its internal affairs and maintaining relationships with other nations and entities. Within these nations, every aspect of life—from spiritual beliefs to societal norms—is instilled with the wisdom of those who came before. These communities value their ancestral lands as sources of sustenance and sacred sites and as integral to their identity and sovereignty. ” Relationships with other nations and entities are navigated with a profound sense of responsibility and diplomacy. Indigenous nations aim to preserve peace, protect their territories, and uphold the rights and customs that define their way of life. This approach to living and governing underscores the resilience of Indigenous nations in the face of challenges, ensuring their culture, language, and heritage continue to thrive for future generations. It is important to remember that there are also instances of multiple bands or Nations of Indigenous territories that are each unique in their composition yet are still bonded to one another by the connections shared by languages, cultures, and many other factors. The Mohawk Nation embodies the…
CONFEDERACIES
CONFEDERACIES – Alliances formed between multiple Indigenous nations or tribes are foundational elements of Indigenous governance, woven into the fabric of their societal structures for centuries. These alliances, often established for reasons spanning mutual defense against external threats, political cooperation, and economic collaboration, serve not only as mechanisms for survival but as a demonstration of the deeply bonded nature of many Indigenous communities. A prime example of such alliances’ significance, and the most well-known, is the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, a model union of the Mohawk, Onondaga, Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, and later the Tuscarora nations. United under the guiding principles of the Kaienerakowa, or The Great Law of Peace, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy is an ideal example of collective governance and mutual respect. The Great Law of Peace lays the groundwork for a society where peace prevails over conflict, equity over inequality, and collective decision-making through the consensus of the people over the rule of the few. This way of life bolsters the Haudenosaunee’s strength and unity, showcasing Indigenous governance systems’ profound wisdom and forward-thinking. Prioritizing community welfare and the natural world demonstrates a governance model far more effective in fostering unity and well-being than the individualistic approaches found in Western models. Many…
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Wide Ruins Reservation
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928-652-3223
Whitehorse Lake Reservation
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White Rock Reservation
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505-786-2444
White Cone Reservation
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928-654-3900
Upper Fruitland Reservation
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505-960-5032
Two Grey Hills Reservation
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505-789-3100
Twin Lakes (Bahastl’ah) Reservation
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505-735-2600
Tuba City Reservation (To’Nanees’Dizi Nation)
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928-283-3284
Tselani Reservation
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928-725-3765
Ts’ah bii Kin Reservation
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928-614-7004
Thoreau Reservation
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505-905-0139
Tohatchi Reservation
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505-733-2845
Tolani Lake Reservation
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928-686-3285
Torrean & Star Lake Reservation
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505-731-2336
Tsaile-Wheatfields Reservation
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928-724-2220
Tsayatoh Reservation
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505-905-2649
Teesto Reservation
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928-657-8042
Teecnospos Reservation
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928-656-3662
Sweetwater (Tolikan) Reservation
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928-429-0977
Standing Rock (Tse’ii’ahi’) Reservation
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505-786-2247
Smith Lake Reservation
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505-786-2141
Shiprock Reservation
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505-368-1081
Sawmill Reservation
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928-729-4433
Sheep Springs Reservation
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505-732-5408
Shonto Reservation
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928-672-2910
Sanotsee (Tse anaozt’ii) Reservation
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505-723-2702
Round Rock Reservation
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928-787-2510
Rough Rock Reservation
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928-728-3361
Rock Point Reservation
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928-659-4350
Red Rock Reservation
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505-722-8071
Red Mesa Reservation
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928-656-3655
Red Lake #18 Reservation
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505-777-2810
Ramah Navajo Reservation
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505-775-7140
Pueblo Pintado
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505-655-3221
Pinon Reservation
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928-725-3710
Pinedale Reservation
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505-786-2208
Oljato Reservation
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435-727-5850
Ojo Encino Reservation
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505-731-2263
Oak Springs Reservation
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928-871-6179
Nenahnezad Reservation
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505-960-9702
Nazlini Reservation
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928-755-5900
Navajo Nation
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928-871-6000
Navajo Mountain Reseration
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928-672-2915
Naschitti Reservation
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505-732-5400
Nageezi Reservation
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505-960-7200
Mexican Springs Reservation
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505-733-2832
Mariano Lake Reservation
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505-786-2180
Many Farms Reservation
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928-781-3605
Manuelito Reservation
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(505) 905-3073
Lupton Reservation
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928-688-2128
Lukachukai Reservation
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(928)787-2500
Low Mountain Reservation
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(928) 725-3700
Little Water Reservation
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505-786-2120
Leupp Reservation
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928-686-3227
Lechee Reservation
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928-698-2805
Lake Valley Reservation
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505-786-2190
Kayenta Reservation
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928-697-5520
K’ai’bii’to’ Reservation
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928-673-5852
Kinlichee Reservation
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928-755-3821
Klagetoh Reservation
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928-652-2700
Jeddito Reservation
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928-738-2276
Iyanbito Reservation
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505-905-5650
Huerfano Reservation
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505-960-1400
Houck Reservation
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928-688-2734
Greasewood Reservation
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928-654-3239
Ganado Reservation
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928-755-5920
Fort Defiance Reservation
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928-729-4352
Forest Lake Reservation
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928-677-3252
Eastern Agency Council
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928-871-7182
Crownpoint Reservation
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505-786-2130
Crystal Reservation
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505-777-2800
Dalton Pass Reservation
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505-786-2028
Dilkon Community
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928-657-8100
Dennehosto Reservation
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928-658-3300
Coyote Canyon Reservation
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505-735-2204
Cornfields Reservation
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928-755-5911
Copper Mine Reservation
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928-691-1109
Coalmine Canyon Reservation
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Church Rock Reservation
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505-488-2166
Chinle Reservation
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928-674-2052
Chilchinbeto Reservation
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928-697-5680
Casamero Lake Reservation
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505-786-2457
Canoncito (To’Hajiilee) Reservation
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505-908-2732
Cameron Reservation
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928-679-2323
Burnham Reservation (Tiis Tsoh Sikaad)
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505-696-5470
Bread Springs Reservation
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505-778-5788
Bodaway/Gap
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928-283-3493
Blue Gap Reservation
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928-349-0507
Bird Springs Reservation
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928-686-3266
Beclabito Reservation
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928-656-3265
Aneth Chapter
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435-651-3525
Becenti Reservation
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505-786-2283
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