The Apache people's history begins with their migration from Canada to the Southwestern U.S. around the 15th century. Known for their warrior skills, they were hunters and gatherers with a rich cultural tradition, including spiritual practices and artisanal crafts. The Apache Wars symbolize their resistance to colonization. Today, over 64,000 Apaches live on reservations, maintaining diverse economies and cultural heritage.
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The Apache people migrated from Canada to the Southwestern United States in the 15th century
Dialects of the Apache Language
The Apache language evolved into several dialects spoken by different Apache bands
The Apache were traditionally nomadic, subsisting as hunters and gatherers and adapting to neighboring tribes
The Apache primarily subsisted on game and foraged plants, cacti, and seeds
Deities and Ceremonies
Apache spiritual practices were guided by shamans who performed ceremonies to honor deities such as Ussen and the Mountain Spirits
Types of Housing
Apache housing typically consisted of wickiups, adobe structures, or tipis
Traditional Attire
Apache attire was crafted from deerskin and later integrated cotton garments through trade or raids
The Apache were known for their staunch resistance to Spanish and American incursions
The Apache utilized hit-and-run tactics in their resistance against colonial and American outposts
The Apache Wars were a series of armed conflicts with the United States, highlighting the establishment of reservations and the leadership of prominent figures such as Cochise and Geronimo
Reservations in Arizona and New Mexico
Presently, the Apache people reside on various reservations in Arizona and New Mexico, including the San Carlos, Camp Verde, Fort McDowell, Fort Apache, Mescalero, and Jicarilla Reservations
Diverse Economies
The Apache economy includes ranching, timber milling, oil and gas leasing, tourism, farming, wage labor, and the sale of traditional crafts
The 2010 U.S. Census reported over 64,000 individuals of Apache heritage living across various communities
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Originating from the northern parts of present-day ______, the Apache people settled in the Southwestern United States around the ______ century.
Canada
15th
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Apache primary diet components
Game like deer and rabbits, foraged plants, cacti, seeds.
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Origin of Apache warrior reputation
Strategic raids on Pueblo tribes, Spanish, Anglo-American settlements.
