Inside an Apache Rite of Passage Into Womanhood

For the Mescalero Apache Tribe, girls are not recognized as women until they have undergone the Sunrise Ceremony- an ancient, coming-of-age ceremony that lasts for four days. Last May, VICE got rare access to the ceremony for Julene Geronimo - the great, great grand-daughter of the renowned Apache leader, Geronimo. We followed Julene through each day of her arduous rite-of-passage to better understand what womanhood means for the Apache tribe, and how these ceremonies play a significant role in preserving a way of life that almost became extinct.
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[@PsylentSir]

*A native American once said, " I'm not born in america, America is born in our lands*

[@rgw2654]

Well that's a goddamned fact

[@anpetuwihanhepiwi4262]

Trueee!

[@sakitrain7766]

Fcking true.

[@thamesp.7158]

John Victor tru

[@AutodidactEngineer]

@@anpetuwihanhepiwi4262 I mean hang out

[@PhryneMnesarete]

this is a culture that has survived genocide. intentional destruction of their people. respect beyond respect.

[@HappiKarafuru]

Even going as far as waging war againt the government which with respect makes them a "Marshal race" to me because they are brave warrior who fight people with rifle and gatling gun with nothing but a bows and arrow and tamohawk. Remember Blackhawk, remember Little big Horn.

[@MeanOldLady]

@@HappiKarafuru - Which is exactly why natives were killed & eventually put on reservations. You were only victims as a predatory fish is to a larger one.

[@empressearthangel1701]

Wisdom Respect Truth Humility Courage Honesty Love

[@zantimisfit4027]

And self destruction also.

[@theoriginaleb9616]

They barely survived genocide. Some day, their culture will be completely wiped out. We are still taking their land, making their reservations smaller and smaller, and destroying the land they still have. And they are being forced to conform to non-native lifestyles and customs. We need to have more respect for these people, and be proactive in helping their culture and traditions survive. I am humbled by their strength.

[@satan5813]

i’m not apache myself, i’m navajo but i’m realizing that my culture is beautiful. there’s many similarities between the ceremony done by apache and navajo ways. teachings are very similar and i’m glad i was able to learn about yours too along with mine.

[@ninaihander693]

Hey from Finland From the bottom of my heart Dont give up American goverment is jelous becourse you know who you are Have strength in to your hearts from truth and proud I salute you

[@MrAlextisi]

Our Apache cousins are, what I call the “New Age Navajos”. It’s crazy even our languages are similar. Love it.

[@BMariexoxo]

Hello sister from chemehuevi tribe Arizona 🤲🏽 I’m here with you always, I reside in Los Angeles California but my culture remains strong in my heart

[@kinok5927]

Dene-Yenisean languages are a true miraculous anomaly. Their range, their complexity, it's incredible. A true treasure for humanity.

[@yourwifesfirsthusband2038]

Respect you sister from an Iranian I wish you people will get back your mother land this land is belong to you Salam(peace)❤️

[@kassn8]

I am Maori, indigenous people from the land of the long white cloud (Aotearoa-New Zealand) It is truly heart warming to bare witness to these beautiful sacred ceremonies. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@O_DUCK_FAN]

Years ago their was a group of young Maori touring the US. My family and i were at a pow wow in a remote area of the Pacific Northwest. We were celebrating and honoring the elders at the sacred ceremonial ground which is located next to a beautiful river. The tour guide must have been local because vans arrived bring these young men and women from the Maori tribe. They must have heard about the natural water slide in the rapids and the large swimming hole nearby. They were looking for a swim, but what they experienced was an indigenous ceremony. Hearing the drums curiosity brought them to the pow wow. They were so moved they asked permission to perform the Haka. I was very young and it was my first time seeing it. All the way from New Zealand, two proud cultures shared food and love. One of the most beautiful things i ever experienced

[@glennamarley3170]

Greetings from Indian Territory now known as Oklahoma, USA.

[@VoltasP]

Justice for murdered and missing native women.

[@Snipergoat1]

This is a traditional ceremony, how is it justice for anyone?

[@joeyquiroga3102]

Joe Momma he doesn't know what he's talking about

[@mamafox5118]

Volta Yes!

[@Chironexthejelly]

Joe Momma Canada has a horrible history of native women going missing for nearly half a century along a particular stretch of highway. Officials act like it's a non issue.

[@Babiisicko]

Volta Amen

[@asseater0077]

Native Americans have such a rich culture we don’t acknowledge enough

[@LilGee123]

Your profile pic should be a Meme

[@directorlunchie2322]

YOU DON'T AT ALL.

[@minoriruba1828]

True...it's always about the Chinese, Indians....the people that have the "money"....

[@nicolejarel5953]

asseater007 it’s honestly so beautiful. So many of us Americans are so mixed and are very confused on our ancestors. With all the tragedy Native Americans have faced and are still facing, I’m so happy that they at least get to know where they come from and celebrate such a rich culture with pride.

[@touxiong519]

That's because they were brutally murdered along and latter on filled with white religion lies, to the point that now their culture is soiled and unclean not as pure as it was. It sad so don't wounder why their culture is not better known.

[@waardahhh]

I'm from Mauritius, a small island near Africa. I was moved by this. I respect natives and their culture. You are beautiful and have a beautiful culture.

[@eeeyea9304]

I was born there!

[@km8184]

This was beautiful to watch. Her family was there dancing with her made me cry at the end. Her grandpa looked so proud.

[@johnsonwilliammark8836]

Hello there

[@tianaroy5566]

I don't understand why the government would ban these traditions. They're not harming anyone or the land and it's such a great example of community and tradition and culture.

[@boredoutofmylife]

heythisistiana it’s because the us wanted us to assimilate. That’s what “kill the Indian save the man” was all about. Our cultures were made illegal because they were a threat to colonialism and capitalism. If our languages and cultures were strong then the people were strong and a threat to the u.s. killing our ways of life- our ways to hunt and get food by wiping out the buffalo and forcing us to live on tiny reservations on the worst pieces of land makes the people dependent on the government so that we have no choice but to assimilate. The government wanted our culture to die out so that we would become just like everyone else.

[@robertbenally603]

Manifest Destiny. The order was total annihilation of indigenous people. Then politics changed a bit and it was assimilation. A good example is The Philippines. They are predominantly Christian. For Native Americans, a majority are now Christians and a good percentage maintain their ancestral rituals.

[@chloegardner764]

The navajo long walk, as simple as that.

[@hoodietheproxy8575]

heythisistiana IKR

[@elsagrace3893]

heythisistiana fear if the other. The belief that there ways are right and the other is wrong. These beliefs go on today but no they are against other nations. Democracy, capitalism, Christianity is right, all others are wrong. It’s fear and self righteousness and it’s very, very sad. So much lost opportunity for learning and growth.

[@nia.d3356]

When Ireland was in famine and my ancestors were dying and starving (our population still hasnt recovered over a 170 years later) The Choctaw nation raised money and sent us what at the time was a massive help and saved countless lives. (keep in mind their people were suffering too at these times.) Having just went through the"Trial of Tears". The Native American peoples will forever have our respect , we have a monument to mark this in county cork! love from Ireland! Edit: Wow thanks for all the support and wholesome responses! For anyone intrested the Sculpture is called "kindred Spirits". We also have programs to bring over native american students as we tend not to forget who showed us kindness in our darkest times :).

[@sophiejones7727]

dang, I didn't know that. If that isn't proof there is a spark of divinity inside all of us, I don't know what is.

[@suburbohemian]

I was thinking about that as I watched how much the prohibitions were just like the Penal times in Ireland, when the English made Irish language and culture illegal,and now the language is pretty much gone because for language to survive it has to be transmitted as a first language, carrying the culture within it. Many are learning it at school and all, but they're learning it as a second language to English. It's not the same at all as a language that's been transmitted without gaps.

[@MrBlingBling04]

Yea the irish have had a sad history. Interesting to know that potatoes aren’t even native to Ireland but the native Americans ate them because they are native to the Americas.

[@MrBlingBling04]

@Matthew Jamison you are one smart man sir.

[@MrBlingBling04]

Matthew Jamison well at least you try man. Thats more then alot of people can say. Give yourself some credit haha.

[@pottedplant1524]

I am not Native American. However, I am so happy to know that tribes are keeping their tradition and culture alive and that more and more generations are becoming proud of who they are. There is so much that we don’t know about the first people who were here in this country. For so many years the knowledge was kept from all of us. Native Americans respect and treasure the earth, and all of its elements. Something we definitely need to continue to learn to do! Thank you for sharing so much of your sacred culture with us so that those of us who are open to learning will better understand.

[@banacampbell3064]

I am Maori from Aotearoa, I am very proud of you all my whanau (family) Kiakaha (stand strong)

[@lndhmsh1608]

She was never alone throughout the whole ceremony. It’s beautiful to see the other women running with her and everyone else cheering her on.

[@marknieuwejaar1075]

I saw a bigfoot eyeing her up too...is it true the beasts steal young girls ?

[@jacobkitcheyan5453]

@@marknieuwejaar1075 where in the hell did you hear this

[@einarvargtass1047]

native americans are cool but i heard that a long time ago they use to kill the cowboys and eat them

[@connyknopf334]

@Odaliz Orozco-Rueda Nope! 😁

[@redplanet7163]

@Odaliz Orozco-Rueda No one's coming my friend. Better you get over your delusions.

[@Geraldine295]

America has a lot to be ashamed of, particularly the way they treated the indigenous people.

[@aishacoco8902]

And the way they treat black people also ..

[@RachelMulwee]

@Jacob Reedy You can't really live in THIS MUCH of a bubble. Do u believe that non-white people are just lying about the stuff white people did to them and their ancestors? We know, not because of Hollywood (as u put it) but because of our own relatives, our elders telling us the stories of their lives AND from the massive insidious effects it has had on our lives and cultures for generations! Your ignorance is frankly unsurprising, as it seems to be a choice some make...sticking their heads in the sand and/or pointing the finger elsewhere in effort to deflect and blame. But you really should just try to open your eyes and ears to what others are telling you of their own experiences. Otherwise what are u even doing on a video like this? U just came to say, "Nuh-uhh!", like a little kid? Think about just how silly u look.

[@jiggerhale1]

Everything is exaggerated over social media. Every single civilization has dark pasts and bad times. Yes they were awful but that is not now the current American people do not act or have the same morals the same as the past the same for all other civilizations.

[@katrina8046]

They still treat us natives poorly.

[@katrina8046]

@Jacob Reedy Some natives are white passing. Some are mixed. Don't be racist.

[@myar6316]

Having gone through this ceremony with my sister since we had a double dance. Really makes me want to learn a lot more about my culture and it was nice to hear and see everyone that came to support us we really needed it.

[@fern69666]

Just by watching this, I feel honored to be able to have even been able to see a tradition.

[@savannahcheri3599]

Right? Tears!

[@suzannenagle7454]

Oh yes I am with you I'm Australian but have had a love for Indians since I was a child I'm now in my 70 and still do.

[@enamored1]

agreed

[@sydneybelvado]

When she said whenever you go through this, you feel like you were living a long time ago. This is EXACTLY how I felt when I had my ceremony. I am 100% San Carlos Apache and I am proud of where I came from. It’s been 9 years since I had my ceremony and I will never forget it.

[@-truemouserachel-5034]

Sydney Belvado, so what name did you get? I'm curious.

[@sydneybelvado]

﴾-'•Kid! True Rachel•'-﴿ it depends on your medicine man. My medicine man doesn’t give names so I didn’t receive one.

[@-truemouserachel-5034]

Sydney Belvado, ohhh Okay. I was only curious.

[@ShawnaHill83]

I'm so proud of you my girl for keeping our ways and holding them close to your ❤! My husband is a faith keeper for the Cayuga nation and his grandmother is a clan mother so I can truly appreciate the younger ones keeping our traditional ways going 😊 in Iroquois way the clan mothers give the names and hold the higest titles, she decides who is chief and faith keeper

[@elizabethbennet4791]

good for you

[@junewriterock2577]

As a native girl who has gone through this type of ceremony it was hell, and tiring but I appreciated it so much. The fact I was able to take part in such a tradition humbled me 🥺

[@Agaettis]

That must've been super tough, I can't even imagine! But congratulations!

[@junewriterock2577]

Self Self it was so tough, I agree I was exhausted, but it’s been five years since I’ve done the ceremony so I don’t remember much but thank you :)

[@teresaames7902]

JuneTaku Writer I am 14% Apache and now in my 5os I wish my Father had shared his culture with me. My nana took me to pow wows from her new husband, he was Mission Indian. I feel so culturally ignorant of this part of my history.

[@junewriterock2577]

Teresa Ames i can somewhat relate, i’m full diné (“navajo”) and my whole life i’ve lived in the city since my parents decided to raise me there, i didn’t know nothing, not my clans, barely any of my language, and mannerisms i was suppose to do, but when i was 10 i had my kinaaldaa and wanted to know more, unfortunately my nana boy passed away two years after that and i ended up moving on the reservation to take care of my nana girl, it was so strange to go to a boarding school with so many natives when i had been surrounded by white folks my whole life ahaha but i finally felt like i had found something i was missing, even now i’m still embarrassed to be passionate about my culture but i’m slowly coming to terms, i live in the city again now at 15 but i’m learning my language and culture little by little i think everyone can learn about their culture no matter their age, even if you did miss out on ceremonies and such it’s important to just know about your culture :) ahéehee’

[@teresaames7902]

JuneTaku Writer well it’s nice to meet you and yes I’m never too old to learn it’s just where I’m going to learn from.

[@conservativelatinausa9005]

The men eats first explanation makes perfect sense now!! he even mentions how women are sacred...that is truly beautiful!!💗💗

[@billdau]

Exactly! Btw, I LOVE your name!

[@michaels3042]

It makes no sense. Men can still “protect” the women if they eat later… On another side, who to “protect” women when all men are busy eating first It’s beautiful but there’s very obvious inconsistency

[@diyahrain]

@@michaels3042 If you don’t think it makes sense please keep it to yourself instead of spreading unnecessary negativity!

[@cosmicsilhouette3858]

@@michaels3042 You do make a good point.

[@chicken6738]

@@michaels3042 Are you really trying to say that their culture makes no sense ? Dude that’s so disrespectful.

[@soledadcolorado7679]

I am Apache and I am a descendant of Mangus Coloradas, this was so amazing and beautiful to watch. It made me appreciate my culture more.

[@laurenjones3264]

The support she receives from her family and community made me tear up. What a beautiful way to raise strong girls.

[@silentm0th]

Ik. In the white man world women are kept at home because they're too weak and fragile and useless to fight. But in the native American world the woman stay home bc they are to sacred and the men feel that it's their job to keep it in the safe. so the men in no way are higher than the women and the women are in no way higher than the men.

[@eros-arcana]

@@silentm0th What is the white man world?

[@ecstasy5022]

@@silentm0th wtf is a ''white man world''? every white culture is different from each other you genius

[@nancywillaert5129]

Lindsay E I’m a white woman living in Belgium, my grandmother told me early on what it used to be a woman at the stove and a man in the factories, but we where farmers so woman and man worked the fields, my father comes from fisherman’s . So i was raised with knowledge to get my food. She always told me nature can give a lot and be thankful for it. Your a woman and have more power and strength than some man will tell you because they are afraid of woman that can stand strong. My stepfather was deeply afraid of her, but he beat up our birthmother and us, because we where in his eyes useless and a woman should just be nice, and quiet and kids seen not heard. So i learned to adapt that live. Ones i was pulled out of that live by judges and put in social care i said no man will yell or beat me up again. My husband is aware of that. But guess what, the day i gave birth to our daughter he told me she was the most beautiful gift i could have given, also with my son he said that. I treasure him and he’s keeping me safe. Also my family have as woman stood up against the Germans in the war and where active in the resistance. Im glad they did got caught. We all need to be more in touch i guess with our heritage and not hiding the history. Knowledge is power also to change the way we treat other people.

[@micheladerry5681]

who helps us to grow up in our civilized society? TV shows?

[@rebleb7603]

They have black history month and gay pride mounth but they can't honor and apologize for what they did to my ancestors...I'm full blooded Cherokee and it's disrespectful the us does this still

[@hg077]

Kickative truth how many other people besides natives celebrate our people? I’m Oglala Lakota and I have yet to see someone of non native descent celebrate November man.

[@hg077]

Sunny NovaXoXo and what would that be?

[@hg077]

Sunny NovaXoXo what’s your point? I’m sure tribes from other parts of the world did that too, this world has just turned more civil and sensitive to ancient times. There was nothing wrong with human sacrifice back then it’s just the world we live in now is different that’s why people disagree with it.

[@SpinningSage]

Reble B indigenous people's day is taking over for columbus day in many cities. If not yours you can petition for it.

[@maipoina-xk5zk]

@@jaylaharper1960 every culture/indigenous peoples had human sacrifice... pull your head out of your ass

[@n3mo146]

As a non US-American i wish the US citizen would more respect the native americans.

[@matthewhunter6421]

what do you know who Americans resect, or how much?

[@crystald3655]

I understand. I'm in America and am part native. From what I can tell things are slowly moving in the right direction and improving.

[@charliefoxtrotsky4104]

there are 320 million US citizens. based on what do you make this statement? Who is it that you believe to not respect native americans? i highly suspect its the voices in your head and your already accepted narrative and bias.

[@crystald3655]

@@charliefoxtrotsky4104 Its clear by statistics for Natives and others of color. They are way more likely to face violence of some kind even from law enforcement officers.

[@charliefoxtrotsky4104]

@@crystald3655 i responded and posted the actual information but YT doesn't like facts that don't jibe with their own political narrative. long story short.... you're mistaken

[@britpopwh0ree486]

wow a direct descendant of Geronimo?? that’s an insane legacy this family has. native american culture is amazing to me and it makes me so happy to see that they’re keeping their culture alive even after all the horrible things they had to go through. peace and love ❤️

[@woahbzzz4823]

Yeah could you imagine! How awesome is that! Mind blown!

[@mosty9347]

She's my cousin!! She looks beautiful and I love how they sang, I miss the feast grounds and I can't wait for mine in the next 2 years

[@evapektas3832]

I Hope it will be wonderful and Perfect for you...a big hug

[@grose2272]

Bless you and your family, you are very inspiring people.

[@fionaokeefe1906]

G Rose22 they’re of Asian heritage but yeah I find Asian people quite fascinating!

[@cjm7764]

❤ no words

[@mariastewart9820]

@@fionaokeefe1906 we are not Asian !

[@katiekawaii]

I can't believe it took until *THE LATE '70s* for the government to to repeal those horifying policies. I am so sorry to all those people whose histories on this land go back millennia further than mine.

[@lucystarwind4541]

It still honestly blows my mind to know that my brother was born in '75 and in '78 we were finally allowed to practice our culture. Thankfully, I was born in '93 so I was born with the ability to always be openly proud of my heritage.

[@witchsistah]

katie kawaii I can

[@ascent8487]

I know!

[@SJ-oj8fx]

yes its crazy!! but same with womens right to vote, I don't get what was going on in white mens heads before the 70s

[@ascent8487]

Lei, I don’t think there remains any African nations on the vast continent, which prohibit women from voting. There were a number of countries in Africa which did not get the vote until the 70s. I believe Guinea Bissau was the last to win it, in ‘77. I assume that is to what you are referring? Is your point, that men are misogynists regardless of their race?

[@TheJofrica]

10:39 when someone said "You're almost there," it brought a tear to my eye seeing the community and encouragement and support. What a beautiful ceremony and rite of passage. Thank you for sharing this

[@mia7061]

I'm so happy that Julene has went through this beautiful tradition but I'm really upset that I'll never experience this because the Taino culture has been forgotten...

[@AnaisAzuli]

Im so sorry.. I wish this genocide never happened.

[@mia7061]

@@AnaisAzuli same it hurts that i’ll never get to experience the true culture of my people.

[@ZeLeninovoMasoveRizoto]

I'm sorry... I don't know much about your culture respectively, but any cultural loss is sad, and of all the peoples that the Spanish encountered you got one of the worse treatments. However (and pardon me if I sound insensitive, I'm not that good in English), you still might salvage your culture, or at least parts of it. My own country nearly lost its identity and traditions under Austrian rule, but thankfully in the 19th century a group of writers decided to do something about it. Two in particular more or less dedicated their life (Mrs. Němcová also wrote of rural life of her childhood and its traditions though, while mr. Erben wrote poems very heavily based on our mythology) to collecting oral folk tales and writing them down, which is how they survived to this day. But it turns out that they are not just fun tales, since they contain a lot of remains of mythology and pre-christian traditions, and even with some basic knowledge of the culture you can see those. So your language might be lost, but it could be worth it to try and gather stories, since they might contain goldmines. Either way, I wish you good luck and sorry for the rant lol.

[@juanrisa945]

So sad to hear that

[@BrightwhiteWolf]

Why every tribe just don’t go back in the nature Deep in the nature and Beginn again

[@Gemtopia98Plays]

Everyone in America right now is worried about LGBT, BLM, Democrat, Republican.... What we need to worry about is our Native American reservations. We treat our Natives as if they don't exist and its horrible.

[@anthonywuya2978]

Gemtopia I’ve never heard a Native American complain and how they never celebrate Columbus Day but a black person will say I don’t celebrate Independence Day and start a whole rant....

[@Tonyaleai]

Anthony Wuya I have heard native people complain about Columbus Day. How are you mad that black people are fighting for equality? Are they supposed to just shut up about racism to make it go away? Lmao that’s stupid

[@1V1L1C]

I'm not native but I'm black. I recognize the ignorance of us, I'm very sorry. I'd back native American causes.

[@yourdadsayshi]

@@1V1L1C I love people like you. You could have easily said something like "And what are my people supposed to do? Just take it?" But instead you acknowledged that Native Americans are pushed aside. That's the kinds of support we need to all give each other in a world where white men thrive.

[@sicksamuel5110]

Honestly Iv met only one real authentic American Indian family , most of you continue to stay in those reservations when you grow up , and continue the cycle. Is there a reason why?

[@coolschmoool]

JUSTICE FOR MISSING AND MURDERED NATIVE WOMEN

[@maipoina-xk5zk]

✊🏾

[@TheChristianRight09]

Look no further than the abusive drunken husbands!

[@maipoina-xk5zk]

@@TheChristianRight09 children have husbands?

[@TheChristianRight09]

@@maipoina-xk5zk context please!

[@maipoina-xk5zk]

@@TheChristianRight09 you and your asinine opinion is irrelant. Btw, is screaming the only form of communication you know?

[@darkphoenix4568]

When I was in the Army, my call-sign was Apache. As a Korean-American, I salute to the Apache Tribe.

[@voraciousreader3341]

I’m glad the Apache Nation was able to keep it’s identity through all of the heartache and unspeakable losses they have suffered through the centuries. And I’m so proud of this amazing young woman, her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who have shown her the way to becoming one of them. Blessings to you, Young Lady!!

[@changelingman9687]

In my High School American History Class, I asked my teacher when we would be going over the Native Americans and the Genocide that followed. My teacher looked at me blankly and said "oh we won't be going over that." Later in the school year, I became one of her favorite students and she surprised the class by dedicating two days to Native History. When we got to the modern issues of Natives, a kid in class literally said, "wait they are still alive?" it saddened me. Edit: I wanted to make an edit to this comment because I think I was being a bit misleading. I am in no way shape or form a Native American. I grew up in Argentina and I identify as white. However, I grew up with the stories of Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull as a child. And I have been sympathetic ever since, and the way that the US dances around the history and modern health issues have always pissed me off. So yeah, I apologize if I mislead you that I was a first nation member or anything like that.

[@lindac2850]

Corey Dunn Never let it sadden you. You are Your Tribe. You are learning everything you need to survival. Teach one, Love one.

[@lindac2850]

Corey Dunn I have Been to PowWows... Beautiful Culture.... You will Never Die......

[@caitie1478]

It is sad that a lot of people don't know that we're here. I was traveling back east one time In NY state and a guy came up to me and asked me what I was, I told him I was Navajo and he was so surprised he said "i thought indians were extinct, can I get a picture with you?"

[@ikeman9784]

@@caitie1478 Wao I'm glad you're still here anytime I even think about the native Indians in Minnesota here is when I go to the casinos in the reservations. It's just so sad....

[@karla-zr7zb]

same in canada sorry but i didn't know they were still here because they don't talk about them. that sad

[@Zeli2tear]

The way he said "they're our most sacred ones," instant tears 💜 what a beautiful people

[@goognamgoognw6637]

hahaha you're so easily framed, you're still too young to know.

[@carmenp.7804]

It was actually the only moment in this beautiful video that made me cringe. Too many times I've heard that about eating first, walking first, or they are sacred and need to be protected. It's a red flag.

[@heavenatlast2386]

@@goognamgoognw6637 so tell us!!!

[@Evija3000]

@@carmenp.7804 Dunno, I think he was genuine and it makes sense for that culture. If there are frequent raids and attacks men need to be prepared to defend. And women would be valuable as the ones who give birth and raise kids, as healers, family members, holders of many traditions, probably masters of certain crafts, etc. Just because they don't eat first, doesn't mean they're not seen as valuable. I think this ceremony shows they are. I'm from a different culture, but my grandmother also taught me that men should eat first, then children, then women and I didn't mind that. I saw it as one of the ways how women care for others, plus it made sense because men did more physical labor (it was in the countryside). Then again, I was a child back then and wouldn't have been the last in the eating order :D I actually felt a bit weird when I went river-boating with a bunch of people once and the guys, acting like gentlemen, said women should eat first. Felt kinda patronizing because they were the ones doing most of the rowing. I guess nowadays, apart from maybe some specific circumstances it makes the most sense for everyone to eat together at the same time, but I get that historically, in a more physical world, men were a priority in many cultures. On a side note, I hope pregnant women were too.

[@KahwahShutseh]

@@Evija3000 In our culture elders eat first. Then everyone else. Children are included as everyone else.

[@annastayziaa]

I started crying. what a beautiful ceremony, teamwork, and people. thank you for sharing your traditions and your story with us.

[@chiannsmith6803]

As an Apache myself this makes me so happy that my culture is represented and that my people have not been forgotten even in the present day

[@hathawyn]

The sheer pride and joy in that girl’s face as she talks about the ceremony... you can see how meaningful it is. And the fact that a whole community gathered around her to be a part of her coming of age moment is amazing. Such a beautiful culture.

[@ravishingelite]

I teared up at the end, this was beautiful.

[@enlightenedjazz91]

Sad to know there was a time where their traditions, rituals etc had been suppressed. Happy to know more of their people are reconnecting back to their roots.

[@DeathnoteBB]

Enlightened Jazz They're still being suppressed...

[@sandsers]

It's still happening...it's even worse because you don't hear about it

[@eastafricakingdom74]

True and the Europeans did the same to us

[@Slashplite]

Im European from Republic of Moldova. What my country ever did to Africa tell me?

[@eastafricakingdom74]

Slashplite sorry I meant Western Europe you guys didnt do bad to us but dont you guys still look up to Western Europe as standard of success ?

[@divine_scorpio2859]

I am not Native American, but this ceremony brought tears to my eyes. It has brought me to awe in its beauty and its significance in their culture. I hope and pray that they continue such beautiful traditions until the world ends. That no government will be allowed to stop them.

[@henrie.c]

To feel pride in her at the end not only by her grandfather but by the whole tribe, I got so emotional as I felt all of their joy in her accomplishment too :')

[@odette6328]

The fact that these beautiful people had to go trough genocide breaks my heart

[@hannajean8204]

they did not go through genocide. their great great x20 parents did.

[@monjiaitaly]

Odette it was not a genocide. They fought each other, both sides had deaths. Every nation on this earth was originally occupied by a previous people. It is now illegal to acquire land through warfare, this is international law.

[@silasreed1]

monjiaitaly 80 percent of the Taino people were wiped out post-Columbus.

[@katiearbuckle9017]

@• zucc my zucchini • Could also be the Women moving out, or going to another Rez. Try asking the women what's been going on there could be some miscommunication.

[@deseuryderia]

Christians call it worshipping the devil, when, they say things are worshipping the devil when they don't know what it is, or it isn't Christian.

[@hopeg3497]

As a diné and part apache - I grew up in a traditional home. I speak my language as fluent as possible. My language will never die and my traditions and prayers will never die. I will pass them on to my children so that they don't forget who they are!

[@sunshinespringle5991]

Cali sunshine exactly! ❤️🙏🏽☀️

[@fardareismai4495]

Respect for your help in keeping such beautiful old traditions alive. I hope your life is happy and fulfilling

[@officialVozie100]

I'm apache as well from LA hello fam 🤙🏾

[@athensmajnoo3661]

RESPECT, ADMIRATION, AND GOOD LUCK.

[@saarinenj1]

As a Finnish I still here to watch this beautiful culture. It's so interesting that time passes quickly while watching this video. XD Respect, must been tough to run and dance.

[@kathleenharris6124]

Much Respect Grandfather..(which is my age) 💖🙏..I was in tears through this video..Your Elders and Elders before them are the reason you are able to pass down these beautiful traditions..Traditions that Never died..I feel your pride as well as the Mother and the rest..The Grandmother's who danced their dances and are passing on the traditions and reliving their dance.. I wish every culture would teach their children the same respect.. And to the Beautiful Young Girl I wish you a long and Happy Life much Strength and Wisdom that you may pass down these same traditions to your loved ones.🥰💖🙏..Absolutely Beautiful..Much Peace Love and Respect from Oregon..

[@Origine25]

Ive always been curious and captivated by Native American culture, even though I just watch it from afar. I honestly don’t know much though, but I find them strong, as they are depicted most of the time. I hope the different tribes story, culture, language and tradition don’t fade off over time. You are all so beautiful.

[@seraphinasullivan4849]

Well, if you have the internet at your disposal, there's no harm in respectfully asking people about their cultures :) I'm Inupiaq and my family's from King Island, which is a little barren rock off the coast of Nome, Alaska. It's so small that it's not even on most maps. We have a coming of age ceremony for young women too, but it's not nearly that elaborate. The young woman in question gets her chin stripe tattoos. The tattoos are done by elder women, traditionally, with a bone needle with the tip dipped in pigment and a bit of sinew. There is nothing to help with the pain, only other women holding her still. The tattoos are a sign of the strength and endurance she'll need to survive. There was no special name or anything given to her at that time, her name was given to her at birth, taken from an elder or recently deceased family member, no matter the gender. The spirit would live on through the name, so if she was named after a great uncle, that great uncles children may affectionately call her "Dad"

[@c.r.5106]

One of my very close friends is a White Mountain Apache. Strong doesn't even come close to describing her. She's been through more difficulties and tragedies than most people ever would in a dozen lifetimes and she's one of the kindest, hardest working people I've ever known.

[@MagycArwen]

Seraphina Sullivan thank you so much for sharing this! I wonder if there is a book or something that sums up rites of passage to womanhood of many tribes. Let me ask you something, and I’m asking genuinely: If somebody that has no native heritage found that your traditions resonate with them and would want to embrace them would you feel like they would be stealing something from your people (cultural appropriation), or would you be ok with that if they are respectful? I’ve practiced shamanism and other practices that don’t belong to my background for years now, because they resonate with me. I never for a moment thought I would be “appropriating” anything, but celebrating it. And all of a sudden I hear Americans talking about cultural appropriation every 2 seconds finding bad intentions even in people doing it with their heart. How do you stand on that? I hope you don’t mind answering :)

[@juniabrubaker7088]

Seraphina Sullivan That's really neat!

[@hannathompson7998]

MagycArwen Good question, I have also wondered this. I don't know what you believe, but I believe in reincarnation, and if it indeed the case that we have lived many lives, it's very likely we lived in other cultures... could possibly even be a reason why certain rituals may resonant so strongly with us. Food for thought :)

[@3dsukhs]

Wow, direct descendant of Geronimo! That is some proud legacy for this young woman!

[@juanrisa945]

Who's Geronimo?

[@VchaosTheoryV]

My mind was blown when that bit of info was mentioned.

[@indiaandrews6996]

@@juanrisa945he’s easy to find on the internet.

[@bente1695]

I watch this and can only think “wow!” It amazes me that native culture continues to persist, even when so many people try to tear it down. What a wonderful tradition that we need to protect.

[@markhenry1239]

So beautiful to see people with pride in their heritage and "who they are", rather than try to assimilate and be just another person in the group.

[@EQOAnostalgia]

Pride is bad

[@Mejiaelis]

My grandmother also taught me to forge and to identify and use plants to heal. She’s gone now but I will carry it with me until my time comes and I will pass it down to my child. We can’t (we won’t) let or traditions die or be extinguished ♥️ Shichine ♥️

[@claudiaweiss6451]

Good, keep going strong!

[@marcelacruz7661]

@Rogue Prophet Proof of hate and ignorance........

[@shaynenbock3473]

Your very fortunate to have a Grandmother so full of wisdom whom could pass her wisdom to you. And the rest of the world is lucky to have you to pass her/your wisdom to your child and perhaps those fortunate to learn her/your wisdom also.

[@jus_sanguinis]

Why do Native Americans translate their last names into English? For example, there is Russian last name Volkozubov, which consists of -volk/-wolf, -zub/-tooth and ending -ov/-er. So in English it will sounds like Wolftoother. But Russian in USA is still Volkozubov, not Wolftoother. And in Uruguay its Volkozubov, not Lobodiente or something. I like Native Americans, but it seems like they are the only people on Earth, who translate their last names into foreign langauage. And this is weak.

[@holisticmaya]

I really like these types of videos you make, delving into a culture. Please make more of these :) very well made. So fascinating!

[@TheYah00netstar]

Indeed...

[@hadiasso]

What is dumb about their traditions ? what proof do you have that their gods are fake? yeah their are no proof that they're real either but what's bad about this ? You're probably a very sad and boring person if you have nothing nice to say why even click on this video? people like you represent the ugliest form of humanity. BE KIND

[@Andrew-lm2xk]

too bad every time they talk about White people it's in a negative way.. I wonder if that's on purpose...

[@fabulousporcupine3828]

Andrew The mentality of "other people have done/are doing bad things too" doesnt erase what europeans has put native americans (and other groups of people) through or make it okay. it is not a good argument. white people arent evil, but no one is saying that. the people in the video are simply talking about what they as a people have been through. and they didnt ask for europeans to "bring them civilization". it was forced upon them through brutal methods. europeans took their land. do you expect them to be happy about a "gift" they didnt ask for and didnt want? show gratitude?

[@fabulousporcupine3828]

Andrew though i disagree, that is not what we are talking about here. you mentioned that you didnt like how they only mention white people in a negative way and i gave you their reasons. also, what you are talking about is something ive only heard from SJWs and people who get their news solely from buzzfeed, so i do not have any experience with what youre talking about.

[@user-uw7ch5hk2n]

Our traditions in the western part of Nevada have faded a lot. We don’t do the sunflower dance anymore and the last thing we did for our women was my cousins 14 birthday when she gave out ribbon skirts and had a all womens party. I was maybe 8 then. Her mom teaches our language and is the mentor for our Great Basin dance group. She hasn’t kept it up and It’s made a lot of our relatives sad and our people have been asking for us to bring it back and host meetings but due to our original mentor passing away around 2017-2018 we haven’t kept it up. I miss her everyday and I think about her funeral often. We sang the eagle song over and over until we were pulled away because we couldn’t stop crying. On our way home it was quiet. The day she died my mother called us to her room and told us she died. The day before we sang her songs outside of her window because she couldn’t get out of bed. I had to tell my friends at school about her death. They were apart of the dance group too. My friends were there for me during that time. And I wish we were still friends so that I could have that sense of home back but I won’t and I need to learn to heal from that but I don’t want to.

[@sacitate5000]

When she ran in the end I started crying. Such a beautiful tradition. ❤️

[@marleneboyd-wilson1268]

The grand daughter is a lovely young lady beautifully dressed. A great role model for Apache tradition. Be strong protect your culture. Blessings from New Zealand.

[@souravroy6431]

Stop you British. Even you people captured Māori's country.

[@keelymuller8320]

Te reo Māori doesn't have s' in the alphabet. It's just Māori, you don't pluralise it with an s.

[@greyarea1004]

Sourav Roy I had a moari class in nz as a kid , atleast the government tries a little

[@marjoriecoey3418]

Wow! Great great great great granddaughter of Geronimo! Beautiful outfit and lovely young lady. You can bet all the ancestors were there.

[@ElliesWorld]

This moved me deeply - thank you for filming something to which I otherwise would not have access. Simply incredible!

[@bushyhair808]

My husband is Apache. I’ve always prayed for a daughter and just picturing this is making me tear of joy and hope. How precious. What a beautiful people.

[@nolab3955]

This nearly moved me to tears. As a teenager, seeing growing up and maturing as a celebrated thing rather than a taboo topic is so so different. I’ve noticed that in American culture, discussion of puberty and change, especially within a family, is awkward and unusual. Seeing it in the form of a ceremony is beautiful. I have so much respect and admiration for Apache and other native tribal culture.

[@pamthehousewife]

I’m not From this culture, but how lovely and inspiring to see the women dancing with her and the whole community there for her, cheering her on, and bearing witness to this important time of her life. I was feeling a little emotional too. Have a great life. sweetie!

[@frauketeaspoon]

yes I got emotional, too. The western world is often so isolated and does not see how poor it actually is, if that makes sense. Love from Germany

[@AryanV123]

@@frauketeaspoon its so beautiful learning about other cultures .

[@jeridiahwatson3718]

That’s the way thangs oughta be! 🤠

[@frauketeaspoon]

@Shlong Covid i don‘t crap on my own culture at all. Everything has pros and cons.

[@frauketeaspoon]

@Shlong Covid westerners are really good at individuality for example. We are good at starting businesses, expressing our individuality through arts, clothes etc. I love that! But when it comes to the availability and emotional support in communities, we can learn from other cultures. This is not crapping at my culture, this is nuanced thinking.

[@roundish7796]

Look here, I am a white guy, I dont know much about the natives tradition but I do know the us govt needs to leave these people alone, I served in the Marine Corps and my a few of my fellow marines are full blown native. Not sure if today the government is still messing with them but they are not hurting anyone and I have respect for them

[@ak-tn1ed]

im a native american too and thank you for your service

[@1111742]

I'm a Native American & I'm tired of the the B.S sympathy. Indian Tribes get the biggest & best free lunch of anyone & contribute little to nothing.

[@KIIKAAPOA]

@@1111742 in What ways do we get free rides? We work and pay bills just like everyone else.

[@johnreed9050]

You got some good casinos

[@hg077]

blue face bonzi I’m a Native American and can confirm the government still does. Thank you for your service marine Semper Fi. Hopefully one day I’ll serve in your beloved corps :)

[@jennvanosdel4324]

Seeing this made me so emotional I wish I’d had that type of support growing up it would’ve made one hell of a difference in my life. I will always love and support my Native American brothers and sisters , I have so much deep respect for their culture. Words cannot describe how beautiful it is to me.

[@marymcdonagh-ql4sx]

Even though you missed out, you can always be a part of your relation,s ceremonies, your nieces/ daughter,s/ cousin,s.. etc,.. 😄

[@spiritmoonintuitive]

I used to live and work in this area. I know a lot of the people here. I became friends with the Geronimo family. I was invited to one of these ceremonies. So beautiful to experience in person. Thanks y'all💖

[@aubreytorres5000]

That is one of my best friends. Loved being there at her ceremony ❤️❤️

[@claudiaweiss6451]

You are blessed

[@QU33NmadafukkinL0C]

You're a great tribe. I'm Navajo, & I'm from Farmington, NM. Love all our Native people 💖

[@andicarusfell8387]

Wish I was apart of this beautiful culture, I hope it was lovely. ❤️

[@tahseenthedream]

I love how they run with her. There's so much love and encouragement

[@DeeCee365]

in our ways her partner only runs with her

[@tayllordrew6365]

I love living in New Mexico. Such a beautiful variety of cultures around us here. I went to a pueblo school when I was in elementary, it was open for the locals to attend as well. The communities and people are very welcoming and kind.

[@jabawarescienartistry6261]

With tears in my eyes this was beautiful to see so many people coming together to make this happen, and so much effort from Tseenaagai'bi Zhaa the energy must have been amaizing! blessings and may your words move the world wize

[@annastan690]

Just a month ago my cousin had her dance

[@gardenboots7464]

@FUZZY BEAR That makes my heart smile :)

[@iccigato9921]

what name did she get?

[@horseenthusiast1250]

Congratulations for her!!

[@nicoleanderson7669]

Omg congrats

[@nicoleanderson7669]

I wanna have one

[@mimidoll13]

It makes me so angry that these traditions have been surpressed for so long and are still treated badly to this day.

[@vaughangarrick]

sharkrunaway can't you just be happy that it's still alive and thriving? Don't be negative you need light to see in the dark

[@mimidoll13]

Vaughan Hamilton it does make me happy to see these people continue with the traditions but the fact that native American people are still not treated with the same respect that white Americans are treated with shows that they are not thriving. They are and have always been held back from and pushed away from their land and traditions.

[@Snipergoat1]

Why? There are many traditions that have fallen to the wayside. Why get angry that an old sweet sixteen, quinceanera, or bat mitzvah goes out of fashion? It is the same damn thing.

[@mimidoll13]

Joe Momma something falling out of style is something completely different from traditions and ways of life being surpressed by other people. A lot of native american people and black slaves that were brought from africa for that matter were not allowed by the american government to celebrate these traditions. You cant compare traditions no longer being known to something like fashion falling out of style.

[@Snipergoat1]

@shark Not really seeing the difference. A style/fashion/tradition come from the same place. It is a herd instinct that we (humans) have. The loss of some is unimportant, new ones will take its' place. Time goes on, the wheel turns, etc.

[@naegooday2241]

She’s in the Navy now. So proud of her. Such a strong Apache woman💪🏽

[@endrykperez412]

God bless her and her people 🙏🏾 the Apache ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👑

[@indiaandrews6996]

Her great great grandfather would be proud she is keeping the military tradition.

[@charlottefreeman4673]

I love how their tribe celebrates women hood like that!

[@ThadiusMeyers]

I’m always so envious of cultures with tradition. There is a lack of community nowadays because of that loss of tradition.

[@TaylorShantell]

oh wow. This is soooooo very true.

[@cayugafeather7772]

Exactly right!

[@GabsterZ21]

Dig deep Into your roots, there’s tradition deep in there

[@Meskarune]

There are plenty of traditions that White Americans follow, Christian traditions, holidays like halloween, etc. Do some research on your family tree and on your roots. You could try learning some traditions from some of the European countries your ancestors came from.

[@rebelxapologist4505]

Even if you are never able to find out your ancestor's traditions, it's never too late to create your own traditions and pass them up to the generations to come. I barely have any blood family left...either they died when I was young or they scattered to never be seen again...I had to create traditions just to feel a sense of belonging to something greater than myself and to give of myself to future generations. Hope you find your peace in that.

[@claireavelina]

Around the 4:00 mark when they speak about the government banning indigenous ceremonies--- I wanted to vomit. That is so wrong.

[@anubis8086]

@Rogue Prophet Shut up European squatter!!!

[@goognamgoognw6637]

​@@anubis8086 you brainwashed fool. Europeans stayed in europe, blame the united statians who are on your land now, not europeans in europe.

[@nibekspeed]

That is just a little piece of all criminal activity against native americans. I love how they care for tradition. Best wishes from Poland.

[@lelouppe]

the greatest global genocide perpetrated by Europeans. why the responsible in ever been judged! kzbin.info

[@kathrynmesser4620]

@Rogue Prophet Wow, here you are again being an ignorant antagonist. Clearly, you say stuff just to stir the pot. You have no real opinion, you have no real thought... you just like to antagonize with idiocracy. What a life you lead, if this is what you spend your time doing.... amazing! I hope you haven't reproduced.

[@brandipiepgras8490]

This was beautiful to watch. I'm sad that I never got to experience this celebration personally, but watching this made me feel a little closer to my Native ancestors. My dad was 50% Apache and never shared his heritage with me, but this made me feel more connected to them.

[@dianacrow7509]

Praises... Much love ❤ I honor you... Once, I danced with an Elder Mescalaro woman, we cleared a crowded dance floor. I didn't understand, she' capture my eyes, stare deep down in my soul. We danced the Medicine Wheel at each point of direction...she'd hunker down clasping her thighs, stop, stare deep into my eyes & then roar up laughing!! We'd dance on to the next point of direction...same reaction! I just followed suit, didn't want to offend her -she was a brick house! I would have loved to stay there, but the bartender alerted my family to get me out of there, she stabs people? But...I LIKED HER! Right there in Ruidoso, NM! A bit of humor for your day. Our, Native Women hold power, knowledge and ancient Wisdom. You have blessed my heart ❤ Gratitude & Prayers

[@taraann7753]

More power to the Native American people,always hold on to your way of life and traditions,don't let anyone destroy your land through greed,once it's destroyed its gone forever.Thankyou for this interesting video.Blessings to you all.

[@taraann7753]

philipee32...I hope that never comes to pass,your people have suffered enough.My thoughts and prayers are with you.Blessings to all.

[@fabulousporcupine3828]

Fnord Fnordington we are not being ethnically cleansed by the middle east. you are misinformed greatly.

[@oliveranderson7264]

Fnord Fnordington We're not.

[@fabulousporcupine3828]

Fnord Fnordington Sweden

[@fabulousporcupine3828]

since we have a low birth rate we are helped by immigration to keep our society going. we are not dying out, our birth curve has just evened out. (for more info check out hans roslings work.) we have a large country but not a large population so it is not an issue for us that the population is growing. our issues atm are because of other factors. we do not have the highest amount of rape, but we do report rapes to the police more than in other countries, witch is a good thing because that a) means people arent too scared to report the crime and b) the more chance of justice for the victims.

[@JessicaSue]

Anyone else crying? So touching and beautiful and true.

[@gee9291]

Jessica N I started crying when she started running I don't know why

[@KarLuv]

Jessica N it made me soo emotional too!!

[@VNV67]

Men do not cry, we get moist...

[@haute03]

I absolutely am.

[@changling238]

Glenda Guerra totally

[@architectjeff]

A similar thing occurred with the French settlers here in Louisiana. I can sympathize with your cultures, traditions, and language being lost due to societal impositions and governmental edicts have imposed over time. We are struggling to revive the ancestral French traditions and language here, still. I enjoyed the documentary!

[@jared-Nokturne]

My daughter is beginning puberty, and we are Ndee (apache), I am teaching her as much as I can. I am going to make a fire for her, make a rattle from manzaneta branch and acorn tops. I will give her feathers that great spirit gifted me. I use the resources I have to keep tradition alive. Thank you for this beautiful video.

[@theotterislands8642]

Everyone running with her at the end made me emotional.

[@birdiebear1500]

Me, too. Seeing those people behind her made my heart swell and I wanted to cry. At first I was confused as to why that would make me cry. Then it dawned on me, that I wish we all had that support, going through life.

[@juanrisa945]

If you are Indigenous or you want to help Indigenous people, please sign this so Indigenous people are treated fairly and receive their resources: www.change.org/p/u-s-senate-give-money-and-resources-to-native-americans

[@mistymehan1]

Such a beautiful tradition. I'm not native but I have much respect. They respect the earth and and maintaining a wholesome natural order. Man kind in general could benefit much from their knowledge

[@purple_orangutan7582]

Thank you for saying such kind words ❤️

[@kittyjustice9377]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful ceremony. So many things in our culture have gone ignored by others for so long, it's nice to see it acknowledged. I'm not Apache, but Cree, and I appreciate you sharing this so very much!

[@lou29969]

This is beautiful to watch and listen too. I've recently discovered that I am Mescalero Apache and I'm extremely excited to learn about where I come from because my sisters and I were adopted. It has taken me years of research and DNA testing to finally know where I come from. Through DNA testing, myself and another sibling found each other along with two brothers to whom I never met before. I always knew my biological mom had twelve siblings and I thank God that ancenstory had Facebook came along to help me with my journey. The state of Colorado had sealed our adoption records so it was impossible to get answers as to what happened to my biological family, and to which I think it was wrong to still keep our file sealed, I think once a child turns eighteen, they should have the power to unseal the documents. I'm truly excited to meet my biological family and put to rest the hole in my heart that has been craving answers as to where do I come from. 🦋

[@HollyandChanel]

Such beautiful, moving, and important traditions. We owe so much to the native people of this land, and could learn so much from them. Our history of greed and violence is shameful.

[@Sorellalunamistica]

@@basketMe97 the true americans are the natives.

[@basketMe97]

@@Sorellalunamistica thats what i was going for!

[@callmeblt6325]

Tamara Jokic, no the true Americans are who created the cheeseburger. Natives would’ve been something else.

[@chillh5045]

Trust me baby the Indians were killing each other off as fast as anybody else could kill him off. Do you really think the creek got along with the Cherokee and the Cherokee got along with the Apache hell no

[@conradg.horchos2322]

Chill H u right, tribalism and warring city states are everywhere. They are no different, the settlers just arrived first is all.

[@snugbug5067]

The fact that your women dance through the night, yes they ARE strong. I find native American peoples customs (like this one) more sensible and relatable than a lot of other non native customs are. The draw of the earth is strong !

[@AngelRivera-wp9bg]

Part Taino and we are struggling to revive our indigenous culture in Puerto Rico and throughout the Carribean. Beautiful and inspiring brothers.

[@kadebebesis4204]

When I saw the grandfather be unable to express how much joy and pride it gave him to see his granddaughter up their performing, made me get emotional haha I’m glad to see more recognition for natives start to rise Stay safe y’all! 💛

[@cheyennelafferty4801]

This is so cool wow... please practice your cultures freely and be proud of them. The world is beautiful with diversity.

[@officialVozie100]

Cheyenne Lafferty Wado Im native American apache and Aztec. Thank you I definitely will and my native gf soon to be wife. Our kids will be continuing 3 native languages apache Aztec and my gf language navajo. Da'an'zho Pyialli Ya'et'eh. 👌🏾😎🌎

[@jonminka2892]

@official Vo1ze There is only one God. As the apaches knew and believed there was only one Creator. Geronimo stated we’re all children of ONE GOD. Our Heavenly Father!!!!! And the only Human sacrifice was the LAMB! JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD!!! . Aztecs and many other native tribes and their culture revolves around HUMAN SACRIFICES!!! Which were NOT OF our HOLY CREATOR. But of the EVIL ENEMY!! Many tribe were worshipping demons and were not of Goodness. The veil of systemically exaggerated pride, does not change the fact from THE TRUTH. There is ONE GOD. there was one and only one human sacrifice for ALL and that was the death of his Son Jesus!!! And to be saved from this evil world is through his son Jesus Christ who died for all of humanity. Even the Cherokee has ancient stories of the time of his crucifixtion, there were spirit messengers to travel across one side of the world from the other; to let the tribes know of the holiest man to be born And to be slain for all humanity. And it was Gods son JESUS CHRIST. Accept him into your heart today and be saved. Don’t be fooled and sucked in the pagan religions and being fooled by the enemy to worship multiple “gods”, but ONE TRUE CREATOR! WAKE UP!!! Pride is lethal, and we all need to quit going by our FEELINGS AND WAKE UP TO THE TRUTH NO MATTER HOW HARD IT IS FOR THE WAY YOU HAVE BEEN SUCKED INTO THE DREAM OF PRIDE AND BRAINWASHING OF THE DEVIL! There is only ONE GOD, and the only way to him, is through his SON JESUS CHRIST, the truth the way and the life! God bless you, and may the Lord be with you all. Wake up to the Truth! BECAUSE TRUTH DEFEATS OPINIONS!

[@carstarsarstenstesenn]

Jon Minka Okay.

[@livindeadghoul]

@@jonminka2892 Ok boomer

[@RheaM]

This is absolutely beautiful. Their culture is so rich and deeply rooted, I’m absolutely in love with their displays of strength. So inspirational. ♥️

[@pictopoezia]

You could tell that grandad is Geronimo's descendant. The features are still there. I love the way he talked! Be proud, beautiful grandad!

[@indiaandrews6996]

I noticed too. I noticed a little bit of his features in the cheeks and eye area on his granddaughter as well.

[@Meshe007]

It was a pleasure and a privilege to watch this beautiful young girl go through her right of passage into womanhood. The ceremony is amazing. Blessings to you all. Thank you for allowing us to see your amazing traditions.

[@vilanyas.1808]

So beautiful!!!! I felt so honored to be able to witness this, even though the eyes of a camera. Thank you Broadly, for producing this content and all of the other wonderful documentaries you produce. Each one reminds me of how lucky we are to be alive in this day and age, and how many blessings we have. Especially living where I do with the freedoms I have, that my ancestors never had and fought for with their lives. Namaste!!!

[@TJackSurvival]

It's all about family.

[@ShadowAspect_]

Tribe = family.

[@kaylynnponcho7301]

TJack Survival as me as an apache its not about family its about culture

[@mattmuch1]

@@kaylynnponcho7301 your generally talking about family then. Tribe does equal family for a language that does have a true "tribe" meaning. Much 💘

[@HappiKarafuru]

Family and Culture preservation

[@ausetsekhmet1900]

That is so beautiful! I cried with the family at the end just from feeling the emotion through the video. wonderful tradition, I enjoyed learning!

[@ellaeadig263]

This is so fascinating! Thank you to Julene and her family for allowing us to learn about this ceremony.

[@Dmorator]

I love to be able to see this. God bless the Apache people, and all Native Americans. Peace to Geronimo, the great leader.

[@shaynenbock3473]

Except, Geronimo wasn' t his given name.

[@nicolerojas5039]

I am related slightly to Geronimo and closely to Victorio

[@juanrisa945]

If you either are or you want to help Indigenous people, please sign this so Indigenous people are treated fairly and receive their resources: www.change.org/p/u-s-senate-give-money-and-resources-to-native-americans

[@D0nnyy]

@@nicolerojas5039so your Mimbreno Apache?

[@indiaandrews6996]

@@shaynenbock3473 his name was good enough for his descendants to keep.

[@aocyeahyouknowme1555]

You miserable 179 people who disliked this, I will follow these sacred people's tradition and wish you peace and love. Magnificent to see and learn from such a wise people.

[@77777aol]

@The Wail of a Dying Coyote : Those who are down on others are down on themselves; in other words - miserable. Peace & love.

[@natb5685]

77777aol but calling someone miserable is being down on others. It’s done with the intent to make others feel bad. And having done that doesn’t mean she’s miserable, it means she’s displeased with others displeasure at the video. The Wail of a Dying Coyote similarly isn’t miserable for being displeased, just like the first person. Both of those people are just displeased with something they saw and being displeased by things doesn’t mean anyone is overall miserable.

[@denischen8196]

Most likely caused by dislike bots that automatically dislike every video they find without even looking at the title.

[@DanielColageo]

6:57 That made me almost burst out in tears. There is perhaps no greater reminder than that. "The most sacred ones in our tribe are the women." May my actions show that.

[@olive_loaf]

I've seen this video a handful of times. I always tear up especially that last scene where she is completing the run. Absolutely beautiful

[@andrzejnowak1727]

To all Natives stay strong and protect your culture, all the best for you from Poland.

[@juanrisa945]

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[@Cybernaut551]

Poland is a great nation, as well.

[@officialVozie100]

Ixehe thank you from a Mescalero Chiricahua Apache

[@genri.a9128]

@@Cybernaut551 No its not.

[@theservant6440]

@@genri.a9128 it is

[@whiteroseyoga]

Oh my goodness, what a beautiful culture.

[@lelouppe]

the greatest global genocide perpetrated by Europeans. why the responsible in ever been judged! kzbin.info

[@lidiacozma3337]

I am Apache

[@PLASBEZ]

@@lidiacozma3337 I am Yaqui.

[@davidjohnson1654]

When Julene did her final run, near the end, it brought tears to me. This is so beautiful, and touches your soul in a deep, primal level. It's like the harmony of the fundamental frequency of human existence.

[@belajarbae3015]

Even I'm from far away Southeast Asia, this ritual or ceremonial is very sacred also beautiful deep meaning of life. I'm always respect and enjoy so much all tribes of Native Indian cultures, especially the dance... the moves are so beautiful to watch. Thank you to Vice Life for this video. Keep strong for all Native Indian, you're blessed people.