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The Tribe honors the memory of Nancy McGown Minor. We will forever be grateful for her selfless dedication and contributions to the Tribe.
A Tribute to
Nancy McGown Minor

Read the Lipan Apache Books by Lipan Historian Nancy Minor--
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Current Events
From Raquel Monday:

I urge all to PLEASE protect your rights to WHAT and with WHOM you share your precious oral history, family photos, and priceless artifacts....DO NOT BE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF...

Read "STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF"...
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Call For Stories!
Lipan Book Project

   Support the Tribe by submitting your personal Lipan story to author Raquel Monday for her Lipan Book Project. Read more on how you can help in Monday's Update newsletter...
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Police Officer
Joaquin Guerrero

   Officer Guerrero is a sought after K9 trainer/instructor, having owned 5 trained police/service dogs in the last 15 yrs. In 9/11/2001, Guerrero and his dog Rookie responded to Ground Zero and worked search-and-rescue....
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Congratulations
Snake Blocker!

   On 6 OCT 2012, Snake Blocker received the El Jebel Shriners Medal of Honor & Certificate for meritorious service and dedication (Navy) at ....
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Kónitsää 'Iyání Gokíyaa

   AND NOW, THERE ARE TWO! Yes, we now have our second buffalo...
   Read more about our tribe's "Lipan Apache Buffalo Country" ...
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Nancy Minor
A new ID card printer has been purchased thanks to the generous donations of members and friends. Be patient if you have an ID card order outstanding since over 300 ID card applications are also waiting. Give the McAllen Office until 5/1/2013 before asking the status of your Card application.


DONATIONS

We would like to thank the few who have donated through PayPal. We appreciate your example of generousity expecially in these hard times. We hope others can be inspired to do the same. No contribution is too small when it is greatly needed. Please, give to your tribe--it is tax deductible.


Lipan Apache Language Preservation

David Gohre, Tribe Linguist, has created a website that is dedicated to the revitalization of the Lipan Language...
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Federal Recognition Petition

From: Jaime Geronimo Vela

I am writing to give an update as to the process of our federal recognition petition. As of August, 2012 our documents and all paperwork have been submitted to the BIA to start the process of Federal Recognition consideration....
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From: the General Coucil

Proclamation
on Sacred Ceremonies

We would like to make it known that The Lipan Apache TRIBE of TX is not, in any way associated with, or part of, the Lipan Apache BAND of TX....

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Lipan Apache
Veterans Society

During their participation in World War II, two of our uncles discussed the need to have a veterans' group among the Lipan Apache Tribe. For many years the Lipan Apache have fought in many wars, including America's wars.... The mission of the Lipan Apache Veterans Society is to recognize and honor our Lipan Apache Tribe Veterans who served in all of the Armed Forces. Lipan Veterans,....

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The Tribe's E-Newsletter

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Schedule of 2013 General Council Meetings:

  Feb. 23...San Antonio, TX
  April 27...McAllen TX
  Aug 24...San Antonio TX,
                   pending--new
                   member vote
  Nov 29-30 Pow wow,
                        Alice TX
  Dec 7....McAllen TX

   San Antonio meetings held at the home of Lucian Oden, 5118 Lancelot Dr, San Antonio, TX 78218. McAllen meetings held at the Native Cultural Center, 2601 Buddy Owens Blvd, McAllen, TX. All meetings start at 12pm noon and last about 2 hrs.
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    Enrollment

ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED for an indefinite period of time. Please do not request an application. If you have a question about the status of an application submitted before Feb. 23, 2013, CLICK HERE

Enrolled members who have been issued an ID number may apply for the optional Identification Card. Follow this link for the ID card application form...CLICK HERE

    Homeland Administrator

Letter on Sacred Ceremonies
Although we live in and defend a nation who insures us the first amendment right to Freedom of Religion, we as American Indians have always held ourselves to a higher standard. We should never forget that our grandfathers have set a precedent, .... READ MORE

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On March 18, 2009, the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas became a state recognized tribe. Share the memories....

    Powwows

In 2010, Adriel Arocha and his parents won a significant legal victory which will affect all Native American school children in Texas. Adriel's victory is also a victory for the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas, since it validates the fact that we are a legitimate American Indian tribe with members who practice traditional beliefs. We are very, very proud of Adriel, who stood up for his Lipan heritage and his rights as a Native American....


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In order to recognize distinguished or accomplished Lipan Apaches, and/or members of the Lipan Apache Tribe of TX, A section of the Lipan Apache Tribe of TX Museum and Culture Center has been set aside in their Honor. Nominations are currently being accepted.


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