

APACHE SUNRISE CEREMONY
THE APACHE SUNRISE CEREMONY The Apache Sunrise Ceremony, or Na’ii’ees in the native language, is a strenuous four day ceremony that...


WHAT IS IN YOUR DNA?
Hello my good people... When I go to Pow Wows, I often have people tell me the percentage of Native American blood they have in them, and...


Carry on the Traditions ~
On this day, Feb. 14, 2016, we were privileged to be there for young Marius's first Pow Wow participation. It is an honor for the elders...


Still Native ~ Still at Mission Espada
The first mission established within the boundaries of Spanish Texas was San Francisco de la Espada. The Lipan Apache were at Mission...


TEACHING THE YOUTH
"Tell me and I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'll understand." ~ Tribe Unknown. We feel strongly that...


Winter Pow Wow
We had a great time meeting up with family and friends as well as meeting new family and friends a the 1st Annual Winter Pow Wow, held in...


Celebration Of The People
Yearly during November, Native American Heritage Month, Texas State University hosts a Pow Wow so their students can learn about our...


LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Tony Casteneda, whose heritage is Lipan Apache, descendant of Pantaleon, is a dancer at the Celebrations of Traditions Pow Wow, an...


BENTON CITY SCHOOL
This is the school that many Pantaleon family members attended during the time period that it was in operation. As you walk through the...


Old Settlers Reunion
Each year, Camp Wood comes alive with the "Old Settlers Reunion" the first weekend in August. Saturday’s festivities included a Parade,...


THE MAKING OF A BUSTLE
We thought you might enjoy and benefit from seeing how a bustle is made. When you make yours, be in tune with Creator and yourself, and...


STEPPING INTO THE PAST
Recently we went on an adventure seeking a view into the past of our ancestors. We were in search of Petroglyphs and Pictographs....


INTRODUCTION TO OUR BLOG
We will be writing in this blog as things arise that we want to share with you, and with the generations to come. We hope that you will...