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White Mountain Apache Culture and History

As a complement to our Apache language materials, we would like to share our collection of indexed links about the White Mountain Apache people and various aspects of their society. The emphasis of these pages is on American Indians as a living people with a present and a future as well as a past. White Mountain Apache history is interesting and important, but the White Mountain Apaches are still here today, too, and we try to feature modern authors as well as traditional folklore, contemporary artwork as well as museum pieces, and the issues and struggles of today as well as the tragedies of yesterday. Suggestions for new links are always welcome.

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White Mountain Apache Tribal and Community Links

White Mountain Apache Tribe
Homepage of the White Mountain Apache nation.

White Mountain Apache Tribe
Tribal profile of the White Mountain Apache Nation of Arizona.

Fort Apache Historical Park
Homepage of the White Mountain tribe's cultural center and museum.

Hon-Dah Resort Casino
Homepage of the White Mountain tribal casino and entertainment center.

Books for sale on the White Mountain Apache
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Western Apache Language and Culture:
Interesting books about the language, culture, and worldview of the White Mountain Native Americans.

Tales of the White Mountain Apache:
Collection of White Mountain Apache Indian myths and legends.

Western Apache-English Dictionary:
White Mountain Apache dictionary for sale online.

American Indian Books:
Evolving list of books about White Mountain Apache people and Native Americans in general.

Maps of White Mountain Apache Lands

Land of the Ndee:
Map showing the location of the White Mountain Apache and neighboring Apache tribes.

Arizona Map:
Tribal map showing the original territory of the White Mountain Apache Indians and their neighbors in Arizona.

Apache Territories and Reservations

Map of Apache Lands:
Maps showing the locations where Western Apache and other Apache dialects have been spoken.

White Mountain Apache Indian Lifestyle and Traditions

White Mountain Apache Tribe:
Article on White Mountain Apache history from the Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico.

Apache Legends:
Collection of Chiricahua, Mescalero, and White Mountain Apache legends and folktales.

Harris Burnette Music:
Songs performed by a White Mountain Apache musician.

Western Apache Religion and Expressive Culture:
Article on White Mountain Apache ceremonies and religious traditions.

White Mountain Apache Authors:
Profile of a White Mountain Apache writer, her life and work.

White Mountain Apache Cultural Objects:
Museum exhibit with photographs of White Mountain Apache artifacts.

Apache Crown Dancers:
Information on White Mountain Apache dance traditions.

White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers

Fort Apache Heritage Day

White Mountain Apache Pow Wow:
Videos of White Mountain Apache dancing and drum music.

White Mountain Apache Ethnobotany:
Information on the traditional uses of plants in the White Mountain Apache tribe.

White Mountain Apache Acorn Stew:
Traditional Apache food recipes.

White Mountain Apache Tribe:
White Mountain tribal flag.

Western Apache Place Names Projects

Fort Apache Journal: What's In A Name?:
Discussion of Apache Indian placenames on the White Mountain Apache reservation.

Preserving the Apache Language:
News article about San Carlos and White Mountain Apache efforts to keep their language alive.

White Mountain Apache forests show a balance of tradition, economy:
Article about Western Apache forest management and conservation.

Links, References, and Additional Information

  White Mountain Apache:
  Encyclopedia articles about the White Mountain Apache Indians.
  Apache Coyotero:
  Information about the White Mountain Apache tribe in Spanish.
  White Mountain Apache Tribe:
  White Mountain Apache links pages.

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