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Apache ___Encyclopedic entry with information regarding location, history and culture. - Text only - From Emuseum -
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/apache.html

Apache __ "Apache is the collective name for several culturally related groups of Native Americans in the United States. These indigenous peoples of North America speak a Southern Athabaskan (Apachean) language, and are related linguistically to the Athabaskan speakers of Alaska and western Canada." You will find an encyclopedic article with links to additional resources. - illustrated - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache

Apache History __ Here is a great introduction to Apache history for the younger student. "A strict code of conduct governed Apache life, based on strong family loyalties. Each Apache group was composed of extended families or clans. Basic social, economic, and political units based on female inherited leadership. The most important bond led from an Apache mother to her children and on to her children. Marriage within one's own clan is forbidden. When the son married his obligations from then on were to his mother-in-law's family." You will learn about this and a lot more. - From impurplehawk.com - http://impurplehawk.com/apache.html

Apache Indian Photo Gallery __ Several pages of annotated Apache Indian photos. "Photos of the Apache Indian as they were, and as they are today." Apache Indian pictures. - illustrated - From impurplehawk.com - http://www.impurplehawk.com/apgallery.html

Apache Nation __ "The Apaches are well-known for their superior skills in warfare strategy and inexhaustible endurance. Continuous wars among other tribes and invaders from Mexico followed the Apaches' growing reputation of warlike character. When they confronted Coronado in 1540, they lived in eastern New Mexico, and reached Arizona in the 1600s. The Apache are described as a gentel people; faithful in their friendship." You will discover this and a lot more in this website. - illustrated - From Crystalinks - http://www.crystalinks.com/apache.html

Chiricahua and Mescalero Apache Texts __ "The Chiricahua and Mescalero Apache are two tribes, closely related in both language and culture, who formerly lived in adjacent areas of southern New Mexico and Arizona." Here you will find historic texts from both groups including sings, linguistic analysis of the texts, and much more. - From University of Virginia - http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/apache/

Cochise and Geronimo __ This single page article will introduce you to two of the greatest Apache leaders. You will also find links to additional information. - illustrated - From Digital West Media, Inc. - http://www.desertusa.com/magfeb98/feb_pap/du_apache.html

Facts for Kids: Apache Indians __ "How do you pronounce "Apache?" How do you spell it, and what does it mean? How is the Apache Indian nation organized? How do Apache Indian children live, and what did they do in the past?" The answers to these (and many other questions) are here in easy-to-understand language. Highlighted words within the text lead you to further information about, and pictures of, the topic at hand. - Illustrated - From Native Languages of the Americas - http://www.bigorrin.org/apache_kids.htm

Fort Apache History __ "In 1869 Brevet Col. John Green marched from Fort Thomas with a small expeditionary force. He was given authority to destroy village crops, food stock and people. He burned more than 100 acres of corn. Yet the White Mountain Apache remained friendly. This is not what he expected. Instead of hostility, Green found a peaceful tribe living on their ancestral lands." You will find a good outline of the ensuing history. - illustrated - From White Mountain Apache Tribe - http://wmat.us/wmahistory.shtml

Geronimo His Own Story __ A remarkable read about a remarkable man. I have read every page and look forward to doing so again. - illustrated - From The Faculty of Arts, Groningen - http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/B/geronimo/geronixx.htm

Geronimo's Surrender / Skeleton Canyon, 1886___Follow Geronimo's story from the time he led his people from the San Carlos reservation to the time of his surrender 18 months later. - Illustrated - From SouthernNewMexico.com - http://www.southernnewmexico.com/Articles/People/Geronimossurrender-Skelet.html

Home Site of the Jicarilla Apache Nation __ Official web page for the Jicarilla Apache Nation. You will find current events, news and history. Photos of Apache people and land. Apache Indian pictures - illustrated - From Jicarilla Apache Nation - http://www.jicarillaonline.com/

Myths of the Jicarilla Apaches __ "In the under-world, Un-gó-ya-yên-ni, there was no sun, moon, or light of any kind, except that emanating from large eagle feathers which the people carried about with them." There begins the story. - From University of Virginia - http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/apache/RusJipa.html

Pictures of Apache Indians __ A collection of historic Apache Indian photos. Apache Indian pictures. - illustrated - From sonofthesouth.net - http://www.sonofthesouth.net/american-indians/apache-pictures.htm

San Carlos Apaches __ Learn about the history of the San Carlos Apache in this brief overview. "In the last part of the 19th century all these bands were concentrated on the San Carlos Reservation, at the junction of San Carlos River and the Gila River. The San Carlos Apache now consider themselves a unified people, even though they were originally quite disparate bands." - By Paul R. Machula - http://www.geocities.com/~zybt/apache.htm

A Simplified Description of Apache Pronunciation __ Just what the title says it is. - by Paul R. Machula - http://www.geocities.com/~zybt/lang.htm

The Sunrise Dance __ "Traditionally, almost every Western Apache girl had a puberty ceremony, or na'ii'ees ('preparing her,' or 'getting her ready'), known popularly as the Sunrise Dance. Today, this is no longer true. Although puberty ceremonies continue to be performed on a regular basis, most Apache girls now must do without them. Two reasons for this decline are apparent. First, as a result of inroads made on the traditional religion by missionaries, some Apaches no longer believe in the effectiveness of na'ii'ees. A second reason that na'ii'ees is held less and less is its prohibitive cost. The amount of money and work required is staggering and this condition makes the ceremony impossible for many people." You will learn much more about the dance. A few black and white photos are found with the text. - illustrated - From Harvard University - http://www.peabody.harvard.edu/maria/Sunrisedance.html

Tonto Apache Tribe __ "The Tonto Apache Tribe is located adjacent to the town of Payson (originally named Te-go-suk, Place of the Yellow Water), in northwestern Gila County approximately 95 miles northeast of Phoenix and 100 miles southeast of Flagstaff, Arizona." A brief look at the Tonto Tribe. - From itcaonline.com - http://www.itcaonline.com/tribes_tonto.html

Welcome To the Yavapai Apache Nation ___Contact information, photos, and history. Tribal newsletters are available as PDF files and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader. - Some Apache Indian photos - From the Yavapai-Apache Nation - http://www.yavapai-apache-nation.com/index.html

White Mountain Apache Tribe __ Official web page of the White Mountain Apache. Learn about their history, enterprises and what the Great Seal of the White Mountain apache means. - illustrated - From White Mountain Apache - http://wmat.us