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Apache Governance: The Systems and Structures of Apache Leadership
How Apache peoples governed themselves, from kin-based local groups and bands to the tribal constitutions and councils of today's separate Apache nations.
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Governance and Society
How Apache groups organized and governed themselves, then and now.
Apache Leadership: The Qualities of a Successful Apache Leader
What Apache groups are described as expecting of leaders in ethnographic sources, including generosity, sound judgment, persuasion and steady conduct.
Apache Men: The Bravery and Honor of the Apache Warrior
A careful look at the documented range of Apache men's roles, including hunting, family duties, training, and the difference between raiding and warfare.
Apache Social Hierarchy: A Complex System of Leadership and Authority
Why Apache societies are usually described as relatively egalitarian, organized by kinship, clans, local groups and bands rather than a fixed ladder of rank.
Apache Tribe Culture: The Role of Leadership in Their Society
The practical roles an Apache leader played in camp and band life, from giving advice and mediating to sharing resources and building consensus.
Apache Tribe Culture: The Role of Traditional Leadership in Their Society
How traditional Apache leadership compares with the reservation-era imposition of agents and police, and with the elected councils that followed.
Apache Tribe History: A Legacy of Leadership and Vision in the Modern Era
A general explanation of how Apache nations are led today through elected chairs, presidents and councils, with pointers to each nation's official website.
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