He was called the “greatest warrior” and the “worst Indian who ever lived.” He brought hope to his people and terror to his enemies. And he survived the most bloody of conflicts in the settling of the Arizona Territories of the late 1800’s – to tell his story “in his …
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Tucked away in the copper foothills of the Rocky Mountains is a mining town called Globe-Miami, Arizona. With a temperature that is normally 10-12 degrees cooler than the Phoenix Valley, Globe provides a quick get away for those looking to escape the lingering summer heat. Get in your car and …
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Updated April 18, 2015 The San Carlos Apache Reservation once attracted ranchers from all over the Southwest to buy cattle. When it came to cattle grazing, the land in San Carlos was considered the best of the best. The story of how this came to be dates back to the …
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Poets on the Rez is back, and this Friday will mark the first event of the year! An art and open mic night that includes music, painting and poetry, Poets on the Rez is held once a month at the community college in San Carlos. Poets on the Rez invites you to share your …
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Yesterday morning, members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe led roughly 70 people on a 44-mile march in protest to Congress’ recent approval of a bill that transfers 2,400 acres of national forest land, which includes Oak Flat, to the mining company Resolution Copper for development of an underground mine. Individuals from …
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There is something very intriguing about San Carlos artist Carrie Curley. Perhaps it is the eloquent way she speaks, her voice soft yet strong. Perhaps it is her artistic mystique. Or perhaps it is because this modest artist is a rare find on the Apache reservation, being both female and …
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Roberta Hunter-Patten is bracing herself to serve as the first Apache on the GUSD school board this January after winning last November’s election against Frankie DalMolin and Robert Howard for District 1. Total, Hunter-Patten has spent 30 years teaching students in kindergarten, elementary and junior high school. Until three or …
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Some Native Americans wear moccasins to reflect their identity and heritage, or to feel a connection to their ancestors. Others wear them only during ceremonies, as a sign of respect. To many, moccasins play an important role in oral tradition. Currently displayed at the San Carlos Apache Cultural Center in San …
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The spring pow-wow has returned to the Apache Gold Casino this weekend. The festivities began Friday and will continue through Sunday afternoon. Dancers have traveled from as far as the East Coast and Canada to participate. GMT caught the grand entry Friday evening; we had the pleasure of speaking with a …
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By: Kelly Moss Sally Kenton was just 7 years old when she snuck into her mother’s beading room to bead her first project , “a flimsy, and loosely beaded keychain” which she quickly delivered to her father when he got home so as not to get in trouble. Although Sally …
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