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Slavery in the Southwest : Genizaro identity, dignity and the law /

This book describes the history of the Genizaro peoples in North America and their suffering under systems of slavery. It explores the legal and tribal classifications of the Genizaro people and their descendants in the current day. This book makes a comprehensive attempt to outline the legal remedi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Piatt, Bill (Author), Gonzales, Moises (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Durham, North Carolina : Carolina Academic Press, [2019]
Subjects:
Indians of North America > New Mexico > History.
Indians of North America > Legal status, laws, etc. > New Mexico > History.
Slavery > New Mexico > History.
Table of Contents:
  • Conquest, conversion and conflict
  • Who is an Indian? What is an Indian tribe? What does it matter?
  • Should Genizaros (and Lumbees and others) pursue federal recognition?
  • The legal framework for recognition/validation
  • International recognition of indigenous rights
  • Rebirth.