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A Tribute to Nancy McGown Minor
The Tribe honors the memory of Nancy McGown Minor. We will forever be grateful for her
selfless dedication and contributions to the Tribe as our friend and tribe historian.
Read Nancy's Books & other books we recommend--
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Texas Historical Foundation
Grant
The Texas Historical Foundation has gifted
the Tribe $5000 to be used for building the
interpretive signage (est. cost $12,000) that
will be displayed outside the protective wall
at our Presidio sacred burial grounds. Thank you, THF!
Consider supporting or joining THF to help with their important
historical preservation work at: Texas Historical Foundation-How to Give.

Message on Covid-19
We urge our members to be prudent and continue to take this virus seriously. Our population
continues to be vunerable; too many of our tribe members
have died of the disease into 2022.
GET VACCINATED and BOOSTERED. With or without vaccination,
--wear your mask at large gatherings (even without mask mandates),
--wash your hands often,
--stay socially distant if
unsure that the person
next to you is vaccinated.
We need to use wisdom in our choices.

2022 Tribal Council Meetings & PowWow
Feb 19...Council Only
Mar 5...Spring Pow-Wow Take Covid-19 protections
May 14...Council Only
Aug 13...Council Only
Oct 29...Fall Pow-Wow Take Covid-19 protections
Dec 3...Council Only
Council meetings will be closed to the public
due to continued infections and deaths of Covid19 within Tribe. Meeting dates are tentative up to
two weeks before meeting.

Tribal Council Guidelines for Public Input
Individuals desiring to make a comment at one of the Tribal Council meetings
must follow a set of guidelines...
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Tribe Celebrates Inaugral Indigenous Peoples Day at Capitol
On Saturday October 9th 2021, the State of Texas celebrated its Inaugural Indigenous Peoples Day in
Texas on the south steps of the State Capitol building. Members of many tribes showed up to
attend or take part in this special and long awaited celebration.
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PRESS RELEASE: Darcie Little BadgerLipan Apache Writer Wins 2021 Newberry Honor
Lipan Apache tribe member, author Darcie Little Badger, is the winner of a 2021 Newberry Honor
for her book A Snake Falls to Earth, first time awarded to a Native writer.
A Snake Falls to Earth is also a 2022 Nebulla Winner (most presticious sci-fi writers award), a British Sci-Fi Award Finalist,
and is in the National Book Award's long-list. Well done, Darcie. We are proud of your hard work.
Your can follow Darcie on Instagram at @dr.littlebadger.

2019 HCR 171 & SCR 61 Resolutions Tribe Recognition
The 2019 Texas 86th Congress once again recognizes the Lipan Apache Tribe, this time
with honors House Resolution 171 and the companion bill Senate Resolution 61. Each bill was signed by the House, Senate, and Governor Abbott.
Thank you,
Representatives V. Neave (Dallas), L. Pacheco (San Antonio), and A. Herrero (Corpus Christi); Senators R. West (Dallas) and J.
Hinojosa (McAllen); and Gov. G. Abbott!
Read these powerful resolutions:
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Thank You! HONOR OUR ANCESTORS Donation Campaign Success
Both BBCA and the Tribe have successfully fundraised the $120,000 that we needed to
build the protective wall around our endangered burial
ground in Presidio, TX. We had a June 1st 2022 deadline, when
construction is scheduled to start, to get the funds and we did it with your help--tribe members and friends.
We could not have done it without you!
We will continue to fundraise for the perpetual care of the structure and the site.

City & County of Presidio Transfer Sacred Grounds to Tribe
In Fall 2021, El Cementerio de los Lipanes, a small portion of sacred burial grounds located within Presidio, TX,
was donated by the City of Presidio and the County of Presidio to our Lipan Apache Tribe. Read more about this very important
event in our tribe's history...
El Cementerio del Barrio de los Lipanes in Presidio, TX, Transferred to Tribe

The Story of Kasetta & Jack
The story of Kesetta and Jack reveals the personal suffering endured by Lipan families
who were targeted, month after month, by troop commanders who had, just a decade earlier,
fought in some of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War and....

Tribal Council's Statement on the Publication of the The Lost Ones
We are aware of Michaela MacColl's book, THE LOST ONES,
and want to express our grave concern that, with this story,
MacColl is violating our traditional ways by speaking of those who have passed on....
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Recruiting Badger Runners
We are recruiting long-distance runners for the Annual Badger Run on Oct 29, 2022,
which this year will commence our October 2022 Pow-Wow.
This run celebrates our tribe's emergence story and honors our Sacred History of many long-distance runners and
ceremonial respect for the eagle.
Runners must be able to:
--run at least 8K/5mi w/o stopping,
--run a 10 min/mile or faster.
Runners should live close to the McAllen area or be able to travel to the area without problems
for practice runs. If interested, contact Councilman Robert Soto.

The Badger Run
The Badger Run is the tribe's annual ceremonial run
that normally starts our Tribe’s annual Nde Daa Homecoming Pow-Wow
in March, but sometimes our Fall Dak' Éé Sí Pow-Wow in October.
Read more about the Badger Run...

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and Support the Tribe
Easy way to help: Learn how you can donate to the Lipan Apache Tribe when you buy stuff from smile.amazon.com.

Council Notice on Native
Names/Logos/Mascots
As a voting tribal member of NCAI, the Lipan
Apache Tribe supports the work and purpose of this great organization and endorses the various
NCAI resolutions on Native logos, organization names, and mascots....
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On Membership Enrollment: Enrollment is currently closed for an indefinite period
of time. Please do not ask for an enrollment application.
Only enrolled tribe members may apply for an ID card and you must have your assigned tribal identification number. To request an application for your
first ID card,
email your name, ID number, current home address, phone number, and preferred email address to:  .
To request a replacement or renewal card, verify/update your current contact information (ID number, home address, phone, email) at
 and request a renewal-replacement card application.
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Only enrolled tribe members may request a member certificate.
To request the free member certificate, email your name, ID number, current home address, and phone number to
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state that you want a member certificate.
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The Tribe's linguist, David Gohre, has created a website that is
dedicated to the revitalization of the Lipan Apache Language. Read about the History of the Lipan language
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Our Proclamation on Sacred Ceremonies clearly states that "We would like to make it known that The Lipan Apache
Tribe which is also known as the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas is not in any way associated with or part of the organization
the Lipan Apache Band of Texas....Cont'd
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It is required that our members have up-to-date contact information.
If your name, E-mail, home address, or phone number changes; notify us by emailing
your new information to  . You may also call our Office phone
number. Leave a call back phone number should you have to leave a message.
Also, whether using email or phone, please identify yourself
by using your full name and member ID number.
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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,
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....Cont'd
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