For the first time in 160 years of Louisiana history, the Canneci Tinné Apache Tribe is presenting our sacred Xactci Dance at the Opelousas Museum! In the early 1800s, Indigenous ceremonies, traditions, and even gatherings were essentially outlawed throughout North America – though often practiced in secret, and far from the general public. On August…
September 30th is a somber day of remembrance for Indigenous people across Turtle Island, and it is also a look ahead to a better future, with truth and reconciliation. In the US it’s referred to as the “National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools”, in Canada it’s named “National Day For Truth &…
This is an explanation of the images and symbolism on our Tribal Crest. The circle represents the Universe, the World, and the Drum. The Canneci sacred color wheel, which moves clockwise, is: The Canneci drop-leaf design, which sits on the outside of the circle, represents the four corners/directions, and the four Kûwa “dwellings” (or Mountains)…
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…
