June 2nd Treaty of 1868: Diné were released from Bosque Rendondo after the U.S. government rounded up Diné from all over the Navajo Nation. Many babies and children were given away to neighboring tribes and ranchers to avoid being kept in captivity. Majority of Diné hid in the mountains, taken in by other tribes and Hispanic ranchers. During this time, new clans were introduced. 1863, Diné children, elders, women and men were shackled and paraded in front of the New Mexico Governor's Mansion before forced to march to Ft. Sumner. After surviving multiple attacks, starvation, and harsh weather, Diné were released in the year 1868. While making their way home, they continued to overcome attacks from ranchers, settlers and rival tribes. Once the long line of Diné were seen from To'hajillee warriors from mountain, they immediately sent aid to the survivors and protected them all the way home to Ft. Defiance. To'hajiilee was the first Enemy Way ceremony held after coming home. We'l dee (negative time) is what the time was named. It's hardly spoke of due to the hardship and pain that came from that time. Spagoshi was fortunate enough to get insight from multiple sources who have relatives that were apart of the Long Walk and the stories that were not shared with major papers and authors.
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June 2nd Treaty of 1868: Diné were released from Bosque Rendondo after the U.S. government rounded up Diné from all over the Navajo Nation.
Many babies and children were given away to neighboring tribes and ranchers to avoid being kept in captivity.
Majority of Diné hid in the mountains, taken in by other tribes and Hispanic ranchers. During this time, new clans were introduced.
1863, Diné children, elders, women and men were shackled and paraded in front of the New Mexico Governor's Mansion before forced to march to Ft. Sumner.
After surviving multiple attacks, starvation, and harsh weather, Diné were released in the year 1868. While making their way home, they continued to overcome attacks from ranchers, settlers and rival tribes.
Once the long line of Diné were seen from To'hajillee warriors from mountain, they immediately sent aid to the survivors and protected them all the way home to Ft. Defiance.
To'hajiilee was the first Enemy Way ceremony held after coming home.
We'l dee (negative time) is what the time was named.
It's hardly spoke of due to the hardship and pain that came from that time.
Spagoshi was fortunate enough to get insight from multiple sources who have relatives that were apart of the Long Walk and the stories that were not shared with major papers and authors.
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