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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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Message
on Covid-19
We continue to urge our members to be prudent until
there is a slow down to Covid19 infections. Please take this virus seriously; too many of our tribe members
have been hospitalized and some have died of the disease.
Please, stay indoors at home and, if you have to go out, be sure to
--wear your mask, covering
both mouth & nose
(even when socially
distancing)
--wash your hands often,
--stay socially distant (6 to 12 ft), and
--when available for you, GET VACCINATED.
We need to use wisdom in our choices.

2020 Tribal Council Meetings & PowWow: (2021 Schedule Coming)
Mar 7...San Antonio
Aug 1...Executive Meet,
Council Only
Oct 03....cancelled
Oct 23-24...Fall Pow-Wow
Dec 04...Executive Meet,
Council Only
Until further notice, Council meetings will be closed to the public
due to Covid19 infections.

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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Please Let Us Know How COVID-19 has
affected you and/or your Lipan family by answering
our quick and secure Questionnaire...
CLICK HERE.

Fall Pow Wow Oct 23-24 50th Annual Celebration During Covid19 Pandemic
Due to Covid19 restrictions, the tribe's Fall Pow Wow, Oct 23-24, was honored as a private not public celebration.
To protect our people and the public from infections, a small gathering
of dancers met during the two days, keeping social distance in dancer family bubbles and wearing masks.
A 50th Annual Pow-wow tee shirt is for sale at the Tribe's Zazzle Store:
Tribe's Pow-Wow Tees.
The cost for the smaller pow-wow was covered locally and no tribe fundraising money was used. Instead, any 2020 Pow Wow money will
be reserved for the 2021 Pow Wows.

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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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....

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....

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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The 2020 Badger Run In A Pandemic Year
In 2020, we were unable to open our annual pow wow
to the public because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Tribe agreed with the City of McAllen that it was not safe to do so
for both of our annual pow wows, one in Spring (March) and the other in Fall (October).
When the March pow wow was cancelled, activities including the Badger Run were
resceduled to the Fall pow wow. Yet in October, with the virus still
raging in McAllen and the rest of the state, the planned 50th year celebration
continue but in a closed-to-the-public mini pow-wow with a small group of Lipan dancers.
All participants followed safety guidelines with masks and social distancing.
Our four 2020 Badger runners also participated with modified runs but still celebrating the Badger and our long tradition of running.
Learn more about the 2020 Badger Runners in a Pandemic Year...

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To Order the Lipan Apache Tribe's Flag
The Lipan Apache Tribe's flag is made by TME Co., Inc., in Connecticut.
You can now order the flag directly from our Flag maker by ....
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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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On Membership Enrollment: Enrollment is currently closed for an indefinite period
of time. Please do not ask for an enrollment application.
Only tribe members may apply for an ID card. In order to apply, you must have your assigned tribal identification number. To request an ID card application,
email your name, ID number, current home address, and phone number to:  .
To request, instead, a free member certificate, email your name, ID number, current home address, and phone number to:
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It is important that our members' contact information is up-to-date.
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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