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Two Lipan Apache children, Kesetta Roosevelt (1880–1906) [16] from New Mexico, and Jack Mather (d. 1888), at Carlisle Indian School, ca. 1885. The name "Lipan" is a Spanish adaption of their self-designation as Łipa-į́ Ndé or Lépai-Ndé ("Light Gray People"), reflecting their migratory story. [17]
The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas hosts two annual powwows in Alton, Texas. [44] A member of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas, Gonzo Flores, served as Southern Plains Vice-President of the National Congress of American Indians in 2022. [45] He was succeeded by Reggie Wassana (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes). [46]
The Lipan Apache called the Karankawa the "people who walk in the water" ("Nda Kun dadehe"), possibly referring to their mode of fishing and catching turtles, or simply their location near the swampy coast. The Karankawa called themselves "Karankawa" as well.
The family has mixed heritage, including Mexica and Lipan Apache. The Alvarados are passionate about connecting with their heritage and sharing traditions with the community.
Lipan (Lipan Apache: ndé miizaa) is an Eastern Southern Athabaskan language spoken by the Lipan Apache in the states of Coahuila and Chihuahua in northern Mexico, some reservations of New Mexico and parts of southern Texas.
The Lipan Apache Band of Texas is a cultural heritage organization of individuals who identify as descendants of Lipan Apache people [1] [better source needed] The organization LABT is based in Edinburg, Texas; [1] with members living in Texas, Louisiana, California, and Mexico. [4] The Lipan Apache Band of Texas is an unrecognized organization.
Lipan Apache and Plains Apache are nearly extinct, and Chiricahua is severely endangered. Mescalero, Jicarilla, and Western Apache are considered endangered as well, with some children still learning the languages despite the number of child speakers continuing to diminish.
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