Yavapai–Apache Nation facts for kids
The Yavapai–Apache Nation (Yavapai language: Wipuhk’a’bah and Western Apache language: Dil’zhe’e) is a federally recognized Native American tribe in the Verde Valley of Arizona. Tribal members share two culturally distinct backgrounds and speak two indigenous languages, the Yavapai language and the Western Apache language.
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History
The Yavapai–Apache have lived in the southwest since 1100 C.E. Their use of the land helped them to survive as hunters and gatherers. Chief YumaFrank, Chief Viola Jimulla, and Carlos Montezuma were some of the first leaders of this nation. Beginning in 1865, the Yavapai were relocated to several reservations: Colorado River, Fort McDowell, Rio Verde, San Carlos, Camp Verde, Middle Verde, Clarkdale, and Prescott.
Reservation
The Yavapai–Apache Nation Indian Reservation, at 34°37′10″N 111°53′46″W / 34.61944°N 111.89611°W, consists of five non-contiguous parcels of land located in three separate communities in eastern Yavapai County. The two largest sections, 576 acres (233 ha) together – almost 90 percent of the reservation's territory, are in the town of Camp Verde (Yavapai: ʼMatthi:wa; Western Apache: Gambúdih). Smaller sections are located in the town of Clarkdale 60.17 acres (24.35 ha), and the unincorporated community of Lake Montezuma (5.8 acres (2.3 ha)). The reservation's total land area is 642 acres (260 ha). The total resident population of the reservation was 743 persons as of the 2000 census. The 2010 Census reported 1,615 people on the reservation. Of these, 512 lived in Camp Verde, 218 in Clarkdale, and only 13 in Lake Montezuma.
Communities
- Camp Verde (Yavapai: ʼMatthi:wa; Western Apache: Gambúdih)
- Clarkdale (Yavapai: Saupkasuiva)
- Lake Montezuma (Rimrock)
Attractions
The Yavapai–Apache Nation operates the Cliff Castle Casino, a popular gaming, recreation, dining and lodging attraction in the Verde Valley.
Education
The reservation is served by the Camp Verde Unified School District.
