The Navajo Long Walk
The Navajo Long Walk is a critical event in the history of the Navajo people and the broader narrative of Native American experiences in the United States. In 1864, over 8,000 Navajo were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands and marched over 300 miles to a desolate reservation at Bosque Redondo in present-day New Mexico. This article will explore the historical context leading up to the Long Walk, the experiences of the Navajo during this forced relocation, and the enduring impact on the tribe and their relationships with other Native American tribes and the United States government.