All became members of the Mescalero Apache Tribe when it was reorganized under the provisions of the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act. Today’s Mescalero Apache Tribe is governed by a Tribal …

Mescalero or Mescalero Apache (Mescalero-Chiricahua: Naa'dahéńdé) is an Apache tribe of Southern Athabaskan –speaking Native Americans. The tribe is federally recognized as the Mescalero Apache …

Mar 11, 2023 · She died in 1903, but her legacy as a great warrior and revered leader lingers on in Apache history. She is still regarded as a symbol of Apache resistance and sovereignty, and her …

The Mescalero, Chiricahua, and Lipan Apache were known for their fierceness and cunning in battle, skillful statesmanship, and ability to adapt to and endure the often harsh desert and mountainous …

The Mescalero Apache Reservation was established by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1873. The tribal government was officially recognized by the U.S. government in 1936 under the Indian …

Like other Apachean groups, the Mescalero chose to avoid formal political organization. Their primary organizational unit was the band, a kin-based group of 20–30 people. Bands sometimes gathered …

Mescalero did not find the preferred qualities in their leaders, and recognized that more style of leadership was possible. There were limits to permissible variation role performance, however; a …

Aug 11, 2025 · She was not just a participant but a leader, embodying the strength and agency of Apache women. After Victorio’s death, she rode with Geronimo’s band, enduring the same harsh …

Historical Leaders: Famous Mescalero Apache chiefs included Chief Tall Bearded Iris, San Juan , José Cito, Intschu-tschuna, Winnetou, Nicholas, Victorio, and Nautzile (a.k.a. Cow, Noel Morehead, …

As a complement to our Apache language information, we would like to share our collection of indexed links about the Mescalero people and various aspects of their society.