The Apaches’ History in a Jiffy

Instructor: Henrietta Stockel
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: September 18-27, 2012
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: NMSUA Campus
Age: Adult
Fee: $40

This is a quick course on the history and culture of the Chiricahua Apaches, often referred to as “Geronimo’s people,” The class will focus on four target areas in the experiences of the Chiricahua Apaches: cultural transition, cultural dispossession, cultural oppression, and cultural recovery. Specific focuses include traditional spirituality, warfare, deportation, adaptation, assimilation, relocation to New Mexico, and new theories on their historical trauma. Two optional books are recommended.  (4 sessions)

Optional Books:
Salvation through Slavery (UNM Press, 2008)
Drumbeats from Mescalero (Texas A & M Press, 2011)

Student Comments:

“Excellent!”

“More people should take this class. Do it again.”

“Offer a longer version with additional detail.”

“Excellent. Teacher is great!”

“I enjoyed the class and learned a lot. Thank you for the opportunity each session to make comments and ask questions.”