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"The Genízaro Pueblo of Abiquiú" by Enrique Lamadrid is an interesting article that explores the history and culture of the Genízaro people of Abiquiú. The article is based on a small village in northern New Mexico. The article highlights several key themes, including the complex intermixing of Native American, Hispanic, and European cultures that have shaped the identity of the Genízaro people. On the other hand, “The 5 reasons to reject the war on Chicana-Chicano Indigeneity” introduces the theme of identity, resistance, sovereignty, and decolonization. The article highlights the deliberate measure in which the erasure and suppression of Indigenous identity and knowledge have been perpetuated by colonial power. The measures include the imposition of Eurocentric norms and erasing of indigenous languages and cultural practices.

Analysis of The Genizaro

Lamadrid, in the article "The Genizaro Pueblo of Abiquiú", explores the history and culture of the Genizaro people who had lived in their land for about 300 years. The Genizora is a group of Indigenous people enslaved and forcibly relocated by Spanish colonizers to the Abiquiú region of New Mexico in the 18th century (Gonzales, 2014). The Spanish Crown forced the Genizaro out of land and established the settlement of Santa Rosa de Lima.

Despite the exploitation, the article highlights the resilience of the Genizaro people and their continued efforts to maintain their unique cultural identity. In addition, the Genizaro people maintained their traditions in the face of ongoing marginalization and erasure. In his article, Lamadrid raises crucial questions on the complex intersection of race, ethnicity, and identity in the Americas and the ongoing legacies of colonialism and slavery in contemporary society.

The "5 Reasons to Reject the war on Chicana Chicano indigeneity."

The “5 Reasons to reject the war on Chicana Chicano indigeneity” is an article that explains The War on Chicana-Chicano Indigeneity. According to Muñoz (2021), the war is an ongoing cultural, political, and economic oppression of the Indigenous people of Mexico and their descendants living in the United States. The Chicana-Chicano community comprises people with mixed heritage, including Indigenous roots. The article addresses the increasing calls to reject the ongoing oppression. The first reason is that the War on Chicana-Chicano Indigeneity perpetuates colonialism. Indigenous people's forced assimilation and marginalization have been a hallmark of colonialism throughout history.

The other reason is that rejecting Chicana-Chicano indigeneity erases important cultural heritage. The Chicana-Chicano community is a vibrant and diverse group with a rich history and culture deeply connected to its Indigenous roots. Denying this heritage erases an important part of their identity and cultural heritage. The third reason is that the War on Chicana-Chicano Indigeneity perpetuates systemic racism. Fourthly, rejecting Chicana-Chicano indigeneity limits cultural understanding and appreciation. The Chicana-Chicano community has a unique perspective rooted in their Indigenous heritage (Muñoz, 2021). The last reason is that the War on Chicana-Chicano Indigeneity harms individuals personally. By denying this heritage, society denies their right to self-identify and the opportunity to connect with their cultural roots.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the community's theme of colonialization and resilience clearly connects with the two articles. "The Genízaro Pueblo of Abiquiú" and “5 Reasons to reject the war on chicana-chicano indigeneity” perpetuate the history and culture of an oppressed community. Colonialism erases important cultural heritage, perpetuates systemic racism, limits cultural understanding and appreciation, and harms individuals personally. The readings show that it is important for society to recognize the value and importance of Indigenous heritage. The readings highlight the resilience and adaptability of this community in the face of centuries of oppression and cultural suppression.

References

Gonzales, M. (2014). The Genizaro land grant settlements of New Mexico.  Journal of the Southwest, 583-602.

https://americanindian.si.edu/developingstories/daniels.html

https://kurlytlapoyawa.medium.com/5-reasons-to-reject-the-war-on-chicana-chicano-indigeneity-ea154a2547b6

Muñoz, E. A. (2021). “Why Not Nuevo Mexicano Studies?”: Interrogating Latinidades in the Intermountain West, 1528–2020.  Genealogy,  5(3), 68.

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