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Chiricahua Apache (related indigenous group)

The Chiricahua Apache are a Native American tribe originally from the southwestern United States, including parts of Arizona and New Mexico. They are renowned for their resilience, warrior culture, and resistance to European-American colonization during the 19th century. Traditionally, they were nomadic hunters and gatherers, skilled at horseback riding and warfare. Notable figures like Cochise and Geronimo are members of this group. Today, the Chiricahua Apache continue to preserve their cultural heritage, language, and traditions while engaging in efforts to maintain their community and sovereignty.