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Carlana Apaches (Carlanas)

"Carlana" was the name of an Eastern Apache tribe of southern Colorado. They were probably speakers of Jicarilla Apache, and merged with other Jicarilla groups in the 18th century. "Carlana" was a name given to them by early Spanish explorers, and was sometimes used to refer to the Jicarillas in general.

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Here are links to our webpages about the Carlana tribe and language:

Carlana Apache language
Apache culture
The Apache
Apache pronunciation
Athapascan
Southwest Native American languages

Here are a few good books about the Carlanas:
Culture and Customs of the Apache Indians
Wisdom Sits In Places
Western Apache-English Dictionary

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