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Elder Advice


The Apache elders are highly respected in their culture, they are of great importance and should always be respected and listened to. The Apache elders have earned the right to be called Elder. This term must be earned within the tribe or culture.

The elderly preserve the traditions, culture, values and morals or the Mescalero Apache people. Pointing is impolite and disrespectful.

Staring: One mustn't stare or look at people with direct eye contact, this is disrespectful and it's staring at all our generations.

Affection: The Mescalero Apache people show affection for one another in a sense of little affection is expressed. Some Apache do not mind being hugged and will respond positively,while others may feel uncomfortable. Watch for the signals they may give you and look for responses and use good judgement.

Personal Note: One of our members in the group is Native American and he remembers that his great grandpa would not look at you directly, nor would the person looking at him. There was no direct eye contact.