Category: Arizona Native Americans

The late Carlos Montezuma (Wassaja) was a remarkable Native American figure in the 19th and early 20th centuries – a Native American of mixed heritage, a medical doctor, and a Native American activist. Despite a period of enslavement in his childhood, Montezuma went on to leave an indelible mark on history and was instrumental in […]

Cochise was a prominent leader of the Chiricahua band of Apache Indians during the mid-19th century. He played a crucial role in the resistance against American expansion into the traditional Apache lands in southern Arizona and northern Mexico. Cochise’s leadership, tactical prowess, and determination made him a revered figure among his people and a formidable […]