#ChiricahuaApache

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Willcox Playa

Here a westbound train of the current-day Union Pacific crosses over the Willcox Playa, just east of Cochise, Arizona.

Willcox is visible in the distance toward the east; the Dos Cabezas Mountains are over that way as well, just right of frame.

The Southern Pacific built the second transcontinental railroad through here in 1880. The playa was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1966. The Union Pacific absorbed that railroad in 1998.

Land acknowledgement: Hohokam, O'odham Jewed, Chiricahua Apache.

One image by Richard Koenig; taken May 4th 2024.

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Chato, Subchief of the Chiricahua Apache

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Circa 1903

[2022-mmac]

MMAC Native American Series Speaker: Debi Cochise

Saturday, April 20, 2024 2:00pm MMAC Center: 101 E Broadway - Mountainair, NM 87036 Free to see! (Donations appreciated.)

Learn the differences between the Mescalero Apache & Chiricahua Apache and view coming of age ceremonial clothing.

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[nateaz]

I know what true freedom is. Many out there don’t care about true freedom; they just like to prop up #colonialism like they have since this their ancestors came over here and took everything. They want to continue propping up a system that only benefits them rather than face the real truth about what happening (even in 2019) to Indigenous First Nations! That’s what these #nativemascots (#CedarHigh #Redmen) are about and their false narratives. I prefer people, real individuals and powerful spirits like #Geronimo, the #ChiricahuaApache. (at Cedar City High) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtcoYCmFgl-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hvd0hcugmep6

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Histo; Clam Fish, circa 1877

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Chiricahua Apache

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Geronimo and his two nieces standing next to him

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Chiricahua Apache, circa early 1900s.

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Hattie Tom, a young Chiricahua Apache girl at thirteen years old

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Circa 1898

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Frijole

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Warm Springs Apache, circa 1886

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Apache person

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Circa 1910

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Bylas, Chief of the Apache

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Circa 1880s

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Mila with a flute; Yuma Apache

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Circa 1880s

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Cullah; Chiricahua Apache

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Circa 1877

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Chiricahua Apache boy

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Circa 1885

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Notchi, also known as Noche; Chiricahua Apache

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Circa 1886

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Chief Naiche

Naiche (meaning "mischief maker") was the last hereditary leader of the Chiricahua Apache. As an young adult, Naiche, a son of Cochise, led many Apache raids in Arizona. He became chief after his older brother, Taza, died in 1876. During 1880, opposing relocation to the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona, Naiche entered Mexico with Geronimo's band. While living in the Sierra Madre Mountains, the Chiricahua attacked Mexican and American settlements. Although Naiche was the chief, he submitted to the leadership of his elder, Geronimo, during these forays.