Culture and Customs of the Apache Indians

Description

Written for high school students and general readers alike| “Culture and Customs of the Apache Indians” links the storied past of the Apaches with contemporary times. It covers modern-day Apache culture and customs for all eight tribes in Arizona| New Mexico| and Oklahoma since the end of the Apache wars in the 1880s.

Highlighting tribal religion| government| social customs| lifestyle| and family structures| as well as arts| music| dance| and contemporary issues| the book helps readers understand Apaches today| countering stereotypes based on the 18th- and 19th-century views created by the popular media. It demonstrates that Apache communities are contributing members of society and that| while their culture and customs are based on traditional ways| they live and work in the modern world.