sAN cARLOS aPACHE tRIBE
lANGUAGE pRESERVATION program
The Preservation and Archiving of the Apache Way of Life.
Misson Statement
Our Apache Language is a gift from our Creator and the heart of our culture; by safeguarding our Apache language, we will preserve our culture, values, customs and our spiritual well-being. The goal of the San Carlos Apache tribe is to revitalize the use of the Apache language in everyday conversation as well as more poetically heightened expressive contexts. In a continuing effort to realize this goal, the project plan was developed and will be implemented according to the following four strategies.
Teaching the language of the San Carlos Apache
Our number one goal is to preserve and teach our Apache Language, Culture, History and Way of Life to our youth who are our legacy.,,,
The history of the San Carlos Apache
Our history goes back several hundred years. The existence of the Apache in the southwestern areas of North America has been evident for centuries.
Apache way of life
Apache’s today have gone through so many drastic changes. We struggle to retain our way of life. But through hard work, dedication and determination we have the ability to ensure that our way of life shall survive.
2024 Natural Coral Immersion Camp
Language Preservation Gallery
Language Class
Language Programs
Language Materials
Fonts & Keyboard
Technology
2024 Sunrise Dance Schedule
Local Events
San Carlos Pow Wow
Mt. Turnbull Fair & Rodeo
Stampede Rodeo
Gilson Wash Rodeo
Veteran’s Parade & Fair
Community Events
Outreach
We at the Language Preservation Program attend local events to distribute and inform everyone of our program and services. It is an effort done by our entire staff periodically to ensure our information is available to the people.
Presentation
Working with our local and neighboring school districts allows us a greater audience. We always strive to start with the very young and all students up through high school. Stories, Culture, History and habits are taught. Finding ways to keep their interest is sometimes challenging.
Events
Events such as the Arizona Indian Festival we also take part in. Here at this event all 22 tribes within Arizona were represented. Our Economic Development Program invited us to this event and Language Preservation has taken part in it the last few years.
4 Districts
7 Mile
Gilson Wash
Peridot
Bylas
17,000+
Tribal Members
San Carlos Apache Reservation
1.86 million acres
eST.
April 1872
Collaborations
Latest blog
Traditional Teachings
Gathering Apache TUS
Field coordinator, Mr. Robert Stevens teaching students and visitors how to gather, harvest and clean Apache TUS. Apache Tus is harvested from local Agave plants on the San Carlos Apache reservation.
Teachable Moments
Apache Traditional Lectures on Cultural Preservation
Project Coordinator Mr. Robert Stevens is giving a presentation to visitors near and far on the importance of oral history within tribes. Among the audience is Chairwoman Erica Pinto from the Jamul tribe in southern California.
High School Presentations
Language Preservation Staff Visits Local Schools.
Throughout the school year, the language preservation staff collaborates with surrounding teachers and school districts to visit the youth and present Apache language and cultural activities for students. Each staff member is tasked with creating Apache curriculum for all ages.