A new digital repository and database dedicated to preserving the history of enslaved Indigenous people across the United States launches this month. Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez, a native New Mexican and former state historian, is in charge of the project and says one of the goals is to bridge the past with the present — or to build an “ofrenda.”  

Rael-Gálvez joins Conversations Different podcast host Inez Russell Gomez in the latest episode discussing efforts he’s undertaken to uncover the roots and stories of Indigenous slavery especially here in Northern New Mexico. He shares insight into the years-long journey of doing extensive research into genealogical records, public reports and firsthand accounts for the new repository that went live Nov.1.   

Rael-Gálvez also discusses his background, growing up on the Northern New Mexico/Southern Colorado border and being told of his ancestral connections that made him question his own relation to Indigeneity. He said family conversations and natural curiosity inspired him to pursue this project. 

The project is called Native Bound Unbound and more information can be found by visiting nativeboundunbound.org 

A new digital repository and database&nbsp;dedicated to&nbsp;preserving the&nbsp;history of&nbsp;enslaved Indigenous people&nbsp;across the United States&nbsp;launches this month.&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Estevan Rael-G&aacute;lvez, a native New Mexican&nbsp;and former state historian,&nbsp;is in charge&nbsp;of&nbsp;the project&nbsp;and says one of the goals is to bridge the past with the present&nbsp;&mdash; or to build an &ldquo;ofrenda.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rael-G&aacute;lvez joins Conversations Different&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;host Inez Russell Gomez in&nbsp;the latest episode&nbsp;discussing&nbsp;efforts&nbsp;he&rsquo;s&nbsp;undertaken to&nbsp;uncover the roots and stories of&nbsp;Indigenous slavery&nbsp;especially&nbsp;here&nbsp;in Northern New Mexico. He shares&nbsp;insight into the&nbsp;years-long&nbsp;journey of doing extensive&nbsp;research&nbsp;into genealogical records,&nbsp;public&nbsp;reports&nbsp;and&nbsp;firsthand&nbsp;accounts for&nbsp;the&nbsp;new&nbsp;repository&nbsp;that went live Nov.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rael-G&aacute;lvez also discusses his&nbsp;background, growing up&nbsp;on the Northern New Mexico/Southern Colorado&nbsp;border&nbsp;and being told of his&nbsp;ancestral&nbsp;connections that made him question his&nbsp;own&nbsp;relation to&nbsp;Indigeneity. He said family conversations and&nbsp;natural&nbsp;curiosity&nbsp;inspired&nbsp;him to pursue this&nbsp;project.&nbsp;
The project is called Native Bound Unbound and more information can be found by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://nativeboundunbound.org/">nativeboundunbound.org</a>&nbsp;

Conversations Different is presented by the Santa Fe New Mexican and features host Inez Russell Gomez in provocative talks with local and regional personalities shaping the landscape of Northern New Mexico.

Inez Russell Gomez is Opinion Page Editor at the Santa Fe New Mexican with decades of experience writing and editing the news in America's oldest capital city.

Conversations Different is presented by the Santa Fe New Mexican and features host Inez Russell Gomez in provocative talks with local and regional personalities shaping the landscape of Northern New Mexico.
Inez Russell Gomez is Opinion Page Editor at the Santa Fe New Mexican with decades of experience writing and editing the news in America's oldest capital city.

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