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Morris Edward Opler based his pioneering work on the accounts of Jicarilla men and women born in the nineteenth century. In a preface he explains that the stories, sacred and profane, were meant to be told on winter nights. The book takes up the creation of the universe, the birth of Killer-of-Enemies and Child-of-the-Water, the slaying of monsters, and the Hactcin ceremony. Other myths center on games and artifacts, hunting rituals and encounters...

"Between 1976 and 1993 Nancy Warren visited the Jicarilla Apache reservation in northern New Mexico numerous times. She was permitted to photograph their daily activities and various celebrations. Warren's photographs capture the Jicarilla lifestyles and customs, revealing an understanding of their culture and beliefs. Veronica Tiller writes about the reservation, its history, and its resources to familiarize potential visitors with the area."--BOOK...

The Teachings booklets were compiled at several work sessions held during the year 2000 by people from various departments working with the Jicarilla language. The Group's desire was to create Jicarilla materials and make it available for young people in the schools and community. It was prepared to encourage other Jicarilla Speakers to produce written Jicarilla materials and to assist in maintaining the language. The Teachings, historically were...

Here, find the inspirational story touching the hearts and lives of thousands around the globe as it moves from the depths of a life overcome to one beautifully transformed by a simple but powerful faith in Jesus Christ. Born into a historic family of Apache Chieftains and leaders, Reynard Faber was made Traditional Chief of the Jicarilla Apache nation by tribal leaders. FrontRunner's spiritual conversion to Christianity brings with it challenges...

This evenhanded history of the Jicarilla Apache Tribe of New Mexico hilights their long history of cultural adaptation and change--both to new environments and cultural traits. Concentrating on the modern era, 1846-1970. Veronica Tiller, herself a Jicarilla Apache, tells of the tribe's economic adaptations and relations with the United States government. Originally published in 1983, this revised edition updates the account of the Jicarilla experience,...