In a major push to preserve and revitalize our language, we have completed the first ever CANNECI TINNÉ BÍ YATÍ: DICTIONARY OF THE CANNECI APACHE LANGUAGE (VOL. ONE: VOCABULARY)! This would not have been possible without the support of The Louisiana Project Grant, 2025 and the following: You can purchase a printed copy from Amazon…
** This was a workshop for Tribal Citizens 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 Citizens 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…
