The Way of The White Mountain Apache

Produced by the students of John F Kennedy Day School, Cedar Creek, Arizona, 2011.

[@einfachicke1417]

Go your way and dont give up. Live youre Culture and be proud. You are the real American. Greetings and all the best from Germany.

[@ginakelley749]

He said it well. I'm German, too and I've loved Native Americans, since I was very young. I'm old now, but I still love my native friends. They were just special and they still are. It's not their fault! The Americans took away the live of indigenous peoples and enslaved them. They killed their manhood!

[@jamjr1972]

As a Mechanic YOUNG APACHE, You can keep thing moving! As a Doctor YOUNG APACHE, You can keep Your People healthy! As a Carpenter YOUNG APACHE, You can build shelter! As an APACHE, You will always be a Father and a Mother; so teach THE APACHE!

[@heel4reel387]

dam dude...i like that

[@raidouglas314]

Ke8e mo sikkjdj;÷》♡♤•■|♤4mkekhruhhgvvvvB$:$hxhheko$9(7■■

[@Wolfspirit50]

Guard your hearts Young Apaches. Listen to your elders and hold dear to what they teach and say to you. Be Proud of Who You Are!

[@karenrhodes8832]

Oh MY, What wonderful young people you are.! You must all study, and work hard, and get into positions of influence, teaching, nursing, government office. Take your country back !!!

[@martyknox4]

Please do not give up. Please you are wonderful, and smart.

[@jinglejangle1877]

It saddens me to see all those young people who learn about hard living conditions and suffering at their young age. Their hearts should be innocent and unburdened by all that cruel things. They should know that we are proud of them, because they are our hope for the future to help our Mother Earth survive when we are long gone. Thank you for this informative video.

[@chocEbaby777]

I truly enjoyed seeing these young, strong, optimistic and PRIDEFUL young Apache White Mountain Natives (I don't know if my terminology was politically correct, so forgive my ignorance) My sincerest thanks to these youngsters and all involved in this project. I feel uplifted just by having watched this! Thanks again!

[@JustAyedan]

They will protect this world long after the elders have passed.

[@WaynellaHolden]

big thumbs up to these wonderful young adults---nothing is gonna put them. They have a desire. My niece TayTay is a part of this & this is her senior year & yes she is going to the Army.

[@michaelbegay1437]

And get pregnant for a black guy like Navajos girls.

[@amandalocicero8273]

This is beautiful. It’s huge that as a tribe we are still here. A small plains tribe with so much strength. I wish success, health and happiness for them.

[@fasiapulekaufusi6632]

Speak mother tongue always Practice traditions Carry on history

[@kitchenengineer1731]

One of my best friends was white mountain Apache. He passed on a few years ago. He was in his 40's. Miss him very much.

[@whimsicallywhimsywhimsical363]

I would love to know how all you young Apache children are doing in 2020. Much love from me to you ❤️

[@LimeKilnFarmNY]

'we love this place'... keep that love.

[@ericmartin6657]

Listening to your problems brings tears to my eyes.I hope,pray, everything gets better for you all.As I will so must it be!

[@dallasacuff9335]

I am white.... and I look and listen to these young native american people and am ashamed of the white children today in America. These children just want a chance and seem to be humble and kind. These kids are amazing !

[@Joseph-dv7ow]

May our Great Creator always watch over, guide and protect all of you my young brothers and sisters ❤️🙏❤️

[@lordbayla6847]

I love Arizona and all its scenery.

[@dksancarlosdk]

Very well spoken kids. keep up the good work.

[@ethenstone6165]

dksancarlosdk I agree

[@eddie-ed1959]

May God bless you all- the youth. you are the future of a proud noble people. if i can help you're beautiful people in any way send a reply. i live in nyc and am of 20 pc caribean indian known as Tainos. there are no more 100 pc Tainos that we know of, except maybe in Cuba. we are protected like Gods there because of the few remaining pure bloods. Again, God bless you.

[@terrybunton2586]

Be Proud of your Culture and traditions for You have a very rich heritage...I have several Friends who are Native Americans and they are Wonderful Hardworking and most Honorable.... They all have my Respect and Love....Take Care and Good Luck

[@johndunbar1678]

6 years later...I wonder where they are now???

[@truckdog1206]

I wish I had an Apache friend, but we are all so divided now that I think it's a very slim chance it will every happen. I greatly admire the Apache. I want to learn everything I can about Apache. I can never be Apache but still can be a brother. From the small bit of insight I've had about Apache I know that they are true survivors and no other can match their fighting spirit. There's no doubt.

[@joshuathehand8214]

I was working in Show low for a few months and went hiking and fishing out at the res. I have been blessed to do a lot of hiking and traveling, and i can tell you first hand that the White mountains are one of the most beautiful places i've ever enjoyed. Beautiful Trout, Eagles,Elk, antelope, all in abundance. Wonderful , easy going people. Just a great GREAT place to visit. :)

[@jameswmallory6634]

do they offer guided hunts.

[@joshuathehand8214]

James w Mallory I honestly do not know... they might. There are a LOT of Elk in that area. We were doing a construction job and only had a few days off to fish and Hike.. But i DO know that the whole area around ShowLow is PRIME hunting grounds. A buddy of mine up there actually ran a fairly successful outfitters. And there is a Famous building in ShowLow itself that is complete;y made out of Elk Racks..

[@jameswmallory6634]

Wish they did, they could make money with guided hunts, it would help their economy. Ty for your reply.

[@Mr_big_foot831]

they dont need more white men we have had enough

[@ACEDIAMOND666]

My mother still lives there.

[@teddysyume8635]

I love these kids, very smart and bright wish I was there for them!

[@louisetaylor6611]

Always keep your traditions always know, teach your culture. And please do not let anyone come between who you are and what you will become. Stay proud...

[@PHARRAOH]

stay strong my friends. stay on track and don't let life distract you from your goals

[@artrunningbear3599]

Go little brothers and sisters, I have walked many paths in this place and have died many times and still walk proud

[@jameswmallory6634]

keep the apache way going wish yall the best

[@MARISHAMACRAE]

My hope for the children is they can build a business together. Whether coffee shop, art, pottery, bead work, fashion design, computer games builder, what ever their dreams can be true. Together WE Can.

[@izzyyellowhair7117]

Sounds like hipsters, but awesomeness...

[@disco07]

Look to the spirit world, the ancestral roots then look deep within your soul and do what you want to do. The things of this world will never settle your soul. Be happy and at peace with yourself!

[@numbers7n]

Always remember that you can learn a lot from the world outside your tribe, but don’t forget that you have a lot to offer that world as well. Keep your language and your customs, and grow your people. Every person alive is a descendant of one tribe or another.

[@davidcolley4614]

Very moving, thank you young ones for the chance to see this.

[@roarjohannessen7]

I have so much respekt for you Young people ! Who are taking care of your beutiful history and tradisjons. Keep up The good work ! Respekt !👏

[@duanehopland7506]

Hang in there ,stay proud and keep with your ways and traditions so they live on forever ! I love Apache ! My favorite culture !

[@redblanket647]

Your voices are forever in my heart.We listened to your hearts .Its the inspiration to survive as traditional elders . Its our responsibility to protect all Apache. Born of the eagle families . Nothing will ever stop you from being the best. Apaches Rock

[@jonashoward170]

I Stand With Your Apache Soul A'ho!!!!

[@mikekavanagh8952]

I Wish Them All Good Health & Peace,

[@edwardteach3111]

This is excellent and very moving to me. Thank you for making it.

[@sergebourel1664]

Fuerza y suerte a vosotros !

[@SFNena415]

I just found out that I am more Native American than Mexican and WMA is my tribe. I live in the Bay Area, I have never met anyone that was White Mountain Apache but it’s eery looking at this video and realizing that I look just like these kids. I have the blood pumping in my veins but have no knowledge of this beautiful culture. This explains why I never fit in lol maybe not but wow. Amazing video.

[@author7027]

this dancing---its good for training and health. is it a meditation in movement?

[@Lyndanet]

Thank you for sharing such beautiful narratives young warriors.

[@johnnybravoBoyah]

Love the video, good job Apache kids ,stay strong Hugs

[@eres2500]

They touched my heart...

[@carolinagallegos3926]

Such wonderful young people 💖💖💖💖 is there a way we can be given an update on them?

[@Kai-hj8rp]

Together, we will survive

[@gus473]

10:40 "And join the Marines!" Semper Fidelis! 😎✌️

[@englishdepartment4308]

Video is well done! Thank you for sharing.

[@INDIANxxWARRIOR]

you know your true wealth is your culture, your people and the land, the strength of the people, the community, mother earth that once was so in harmony with your spirits. that what gives joy and freedom, money meant noting those day's. an it will not give you back, that what is most needed. freedom for your spirit you need to find it with in! it is so sad that you all are struggle so much. form the greed and lies of the one's that calls america home. it is your home don't give up ever, belief in your selfs will help to heal. i belief in you all, all tribes and cultures. may the wind be in backs in your time of need much love strength freedom i will pray and sing for you all!!!!!!!

[@ohmeowzer1]

Great kids God Bless you

[@johnshirley5342]

Be PROUD of your CULTURE and when you become SUCCESSFUL NEVER FORGET WHO YOUR ARE WERE YOU COME FROM AND MOST IMPORTANT BE THAT BEACON OF LIGHT YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS JUST TO WAKE-UP ANOTHER DAY.

[@NoWayOut55]

These are my People. I've been told I'm descended down from Geronimo and his Father in Law, Cochise. It also makes me related to Victorino...this is what I've been told. I've never lived on a res. But the trials in the big world are, in my opinion Bigger. On the Res, you're home. Unfortunately Out PEOPLE have been hurt and almost destroyed. I pray to Creator to learn of my Relatives and their ways. Blessed Ways to All on this video. It gets better with age. Fight on Mescalero!!

[@yolan51]

Hi i'm french/canadian , is there any way to help you guys ? Is there any practicing Shaman in your tribe ?

[@dtunedguitar]

Awesome, I respect you..

[@malikakorichi5517]

very interesting, such strenghth, such chakkenges, i there a hirt film about these young men and women now, 9 years after

[@aaronjohnson6281]

Muchos gracias Buenos filios

[@glynnphillips9703]

All good blessings to you all, and your family's!

[@toza1972]

Awesome video !!!!

[@flintwood99577]

This is a awesome video Keep strong children Let the wings of the eagle sore you high! Pe proud and honor yourselves with Pride!

[@jrbonilla3018]

Be very very proud you are beautiful people very very special

[@alexandriadaniela7185]

I m praying for you too to God in Jesus name, to help you and protect you all .Please trust in the Creator of the Universe , just pray to HIM for help . God bless you all, amen.

[@ethenstone6165]

Alexandria Daniela amen ❤️

[@laurenalacroix-nw3ww]

Do not make bad decisions for yourself, do the best u can, everyday, good medicine

[@michaelkurz9067]

Beautiful kids

[@bigslim2786]

It's like that everywhere. Even here on Dinétah.

[@OscarMartinez-pb3tf]

If the kikapu nation are making it in eagle pass texas and mexico the apache nation can make it to

[@Arjakszatrija]

Good luck for the youth of the White Mountain Apache

[@ralphmcbride71]

Amazing

[@kwnzgtube]

This video, being somewhat dated and hopefully still holds true for these students and their family, friends and community over the years and I do so hope they survived and followed their goals. Western Civilization is something I'm ashamed of and my heart is heavy with sorrow regarding these wonderfully proud People. A simple message to all those young American Indigenous People that will follow; Always try to be the best You, you can be, seize the day and be spectacular.

[@carmelinorodriguez6672]

Be strong beautiful kids never give up, you are the future of this great culture, the apache's culture.

[@gabbym333]

We need to stop underestimating kids. The kids in this video are wise and reflective, and probably have experienced some things that no child should ever experience. They have a lot to teach us about what it is to hope.

[@juliesanchez2871]

Reach for the Stars,Work Hard and You can Do Anything .

[@dianemitchell5142]

You àre wonderful children

[@MsLoversky]

Im Indonesian. I love you Aphaces

[@dorienedwards6639]

he's carving a crown dancer stick

[@elliottjames671]

Subtitles said quite punchy instead of Apache made me smile🙂

[@craigslade2766]

Kudo's to the young lady who cares about her education, and going to college as her goal. I have no dought that she will be able to get there.

[@Keith0334]

Chemtrails at 4:40

[@heathert5455]

Drugs and alcohol are a hell of a thing, both of my parents struggle(d) with drugs and alcohol. My mother had the nickname "Easy Annie" because she would open her legs to anyone after she got enough booze down her throat. My dad still drinks and does drugs and the last time I seen him, in 2016, he looked like a seventy year old man instead of fifty-one. I also have grandparents who struggled with substance abuse. Due to these generational issues, I have such a fear of becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol that I rarely drink and I do not do drugs. I may have one drink every four years or more. I feel for these kids because I have lived it with my own family. I remember one year when my mom was so drunk, I could smell the booze off of her and she could barely walk. Plus she was trying to grab me and make me touch her. I had to carry her to her room and lay her down. My younger sister was crying and very upset because Mom was so drunk.

[@maxbien2382]

YOU ALREADY SEE WHAT IS WRONG PLEASE CONTINUE TO BE STRONG TO MAKE A DIFFERENT WORLD FOR YOU AND YOUR FUTURE OF YOUR CHOICE YOU CAN YOU CAN YOU CAN ONLY IF YOU PUT IN YOUR HEARTS AND IT WILL BE DONE, YOU CAN DO IT

[@carmenlangland1393]

BE PROUD THEY YOUR CULTURE, IS BEUTIFUL, GO TOO COLLEGE AND STAND,NOT DRUG NOT ALCOHOL, YOU CAN BE ANYTHING YOU WON'T TOO BE.

[@mountiandogman]

Play lacrosse too ! 14 percent ... praying for yous !

[@wherewegofromhere5195]

I love your video I wish I can help but not sure how can you tell us how

[@couchsurfer2856]

Love thy great grandfather and love thy neighbor. Grow hydroponic food

[@109Gilman]

I love your Ski area

[@johnnybravoBoyah]

I love their accent ,its so coool

[@mirhanomirzak4]

Hello i from Earth Altay!

[@bluzcompany2293]

Google Geoff Lawton, on permaculture gardening, and see if there is something there that you might can use to make life better, it seems to be working in alot of other country's ,bless you never give up learning ,the United states is one big Rez...

[@qayoomsahab3604]

Learn the modern skills,but stick to your roots and traditions.....Allah bless you all....Never give up...Hassan,Kashmir

[@joshuayzaguirre9590]

I am proud 🥲 Apache

[@pestavillo]

Very cool, I taught at Gallup Catholic High School and I have property in Snowflake, Az.

[@edwardrobinson6717]

Thanks

[@noragarza8628]

Lovely 🕊️🐦🌲🌱🌳🍃🌽😎

[@elvisep47]

los que hablamos dialects americanos sintamos orgulloso no importa.. de donde eres.. recuerda America es un continent ... com mas de 130 dialects..

[@gerardorodriguez6744]

I I'm proud to be white mountain Apache .

[@chuckpatterson9672]

There things out there for you but, YOU must want the best for yourself and, believe it.

[@desmondorr3837]

My son is a 7th generation New Zealander,our bones are Irish and the Scots,All I know about Apaches is Geronimo was one,they live in deserts an have a reputation as good horsemen an fine warriors.Watching this broke my heart,what the fuck has happened to these people

[@desmondorr3837]

Id fight for you,i loath corrupt authority

[@desmondorr3837]

they aint wearing any clothes

[@JohnDoe-bq8oo]

Desmond Orr Our people are lost in the white mans ways. We no longer know how to cope with the changes that have come. As time goes by it gets harder for our children to follow tradition. It is a corrupt world.

[@Tarlick]

I am glad to hear that some people want to know more about our dwindling culture, but as a child of this once great nation i fear that the next generation wont have the drive to learn more about our ways of life.

[@Laurrenlleea]

What happens to us is we live in reservations and we don't have great parents we are all broken and what do young kids take that out on, on drugs or other things.

[@JAZZER5]

what a great story a5 star post

[@robinmassey2828]

All I can say is that the way I see it now as my own experiences like the generation that I have grow up with I hate to admit we are shinge for are beautiful Apache Laguna , because it all comes down to the parents they only speak the white man Laguna to there kids that the reason why we lossing are beautiful laguna .

[@aaronjohnson6281]

Zenderful selah El Guap 🤠

[@kimlarso6622]

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