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Books Coming in August by N. Minor--
The Light Gray People: An Ethnohistory of the Lipan Apaches  and
Turning Adversity to Advantage: A History of the Lipan Apaches
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State Recognized Tribal Museum/Center
Current Events
Coahuila, Mexico Welcomes the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas

     Chairman Bernard Barcena, Vice Chairman Robert Soto and Treasurer Juan Soliz recently represented the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas in a cultural exchange with the State of Coahuila and the Federal government of Mexico....
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From: Nancy Minor

   ...A few days ago, the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas flag was flown on an Apache helicopter in a combat mission in Afghanistan.... [I]t is a rare thing for the U.S. military to fly a secondary flag, such as our Tribal flag, during battle. The Tribe thanks our brave warrior, Jason Pompa, for coordinating this great honor and deeply thanks him for his service to his country.....

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 GC Meeting News
    On March 18, 2009 the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas became a state recognized tribe. See a video interview of Chairman Barcena, poetry and pictures by Locinda Landry and Gloria De Leon, details of the event, & more....

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GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING NEWS


Council meetings for 2009:
February 28
May 2
August 22 <<< Next
December 12
Meetings will be at 12 noon at the Cultural Center unless otherwise posted.



The Tribe's newsletter is no longer sent by land mail. If you are not already on the e-mail list, you can request the Desert Wind Newsletter by email by contacting Robert Soto at Robtsoto@aol.com.
Center/Museum News
From: Chairman Barcena

On the Lipan Apache Culture Center and Museum

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Visit the
Museum Keeper Page!

Prizes each month! Learn about this month's winner! Animations!

Become a Museum Keeper and your pledge will keep the flame of knowledge alive.

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Volunteers Needed at
the Museum and Cultural
Center!

If you have the time to help, contact: Jose Gonzalez at
361-985-1381.

    Language
Language Preservation Committee
From Tom Castillo, LPC Chair
Wonderful things are happening with the tribe and I am happy to announce another! In order to carry out the objectives as stated on the Lipan Apache Tribe of TX Mission Statement, which could be found in the Tribal By-Laws, our Chairman...has created the Language Preservation Committee.

    Powwows
Pow-wow News
The South Texas Indian Dancing Association hosts two yearly pow-wows in the spring and fall. Each is a time to enjoy the company, dance, and song of the Lipans and other visitors. This spring the NDE DAA EXHIBITION POW WOW was on March 14.

    Guest Posts
The General Council's Guest: Uvalde Red Knife
The General Council's guest contributor to the website this season is Uvalde Camarillo-OldSnake Red Knife, Traditional Headman. Red Knife addresses the community in two letters: "Sh’ande’ to all" and "Concerning the Hleh-pai Nde."

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Honoring Distinquished Members of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas
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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Applying for Membership
From Tom Castillo, Homeland Administrator
Steps needed to be considered for certification of membership in the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas and information toward acquiring a Tribal ID card and certificate.





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