** This was a workshop for tribal members only The weather was perfect for our workshop! It made for a very good day of learning the skills to create a Canneci style Warrior Cap – both elders and youth participated and helped each other while Nant’a Goodbear gave direction and history. This important piece of…
** This is a workshop for tribal members only Sat. 13 April at 10am we gather to create an important piece of our regalia. The Warrior Cap is traditionally worn by Apache Warriors and, more recently, Veterans. Although this is a workshop where participants will acquire new skills, it holds significant cultural importance. It also…
Visit the Acadiana Center For The Arts Sat. 8 Feb. from 4 – 6pm for the opening reception of Prairie Stories. Nant’a Goodbear and the Tribe have set up a special display to inform & educate about the history and culture of the Canneci Tinné Apache in Louisiana. Many other Artists, Scientists, and Naturalists are…
WARNING: This story addresses the trauma of residential and boarding schools. If you are need help, here is a resource list for trauma responses from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition in the U.S. In Canada, the National Indian Residential School Crisis Hotline can be reached at 1-866-925-4419. In a historic moment for…
Once again, we thank the Acadiana Center For The Arts for awarding us a grant to support our cultural language project! Our work continues in the creation of the Canneci Tinné Ki Yati – Canneci Tinné Apache Language Dictionary. Thanks to KATC-TV (Lafayette) for highlighting our efforts. Like many Indigenous people, our language and culture…
