Bruce C.

Apache Tribe (uh-Pah-chee) In the language of Zuni apache means In the language of Zuni apache means

“enemy”“enemy” They are natives of the southwest deserts They are natives of the southwest deserts

{Texas, New Mexico, Arizona}{Texas, New Mexico, Arizona}

Note: no information on how the culture was like in the pastNote: no information on how the culture was like in the past

How was the tribe organized?

In the past 5 apache leaders (chiefs) were In the past 5 apache leaders (chiefs) were chosen by a trivial council to lead their chosen by a trivial council to lead their group. All the important decisions were group. All the important decisions were made by the council. All the council made by the council. All the council members had to agree on a decision before members had to agree on a decision before action was taken. The leaders are more like action was taken. The leaders are more like chairmen than presidents.chairmen than presidents.

What language did they speak?

Most speak apaches speak English but some Most speak apaches speak English but some speak their apache language, which is speak their apache language, which is similar to Navajo. similar to Navajo.

Apache is a complex language with a Apache is a complex language with a variety of vowel sounds.variety of vowel sounds.

What were the gender roles apparent in your tribe?

WomenWomen Women were in charge Women were in charge

of the homeof the home Had to build the home Had to build the home

every time the tribe every time the tribe movedmoved

Cook and take care of Cook and take care of their childrentheir children

MenMen Only men were chiefs of Only men were chiefs of

the tribethe tribe They were warriors, They were warriors,

hunters, and political hunters, and political leadersleaders

What religion does the Apaches follow?

They were somewhat ChristianThey were somewhat Christian

What was the Apache tribe viewed as? They were known for raiding other They were known for raiding other

neighboring tribes stealing corn, horses, and neighboring tribes stealing corn, horses, and other goods.other goods.

What are two other interesting facts?

Apache artist are Apache artist are famous for their famous for their beadwork and beadwork and basketrybasketry

They did not farm, They did not farm, they just hunted and they just hunted and gathered foodgathered food

Where was this information found? http://www.bigorrin.org/apache_kids.htmhttp://www.bigorrin.org/apache_kids.htm