This is the official Face Book Page for the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas, www.lipanapachetribe.gov
It also represents our non-profit, Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas, Inc., established in 2007 to help raise funds the tribe. We established this FB page to help inform our members about current or future events held by the Lipan Apache Tribe. Our official FB page is also used to support our 509a2 public
non-profit (under IRS 501c3), the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas, Inc. since FB provides tools by which members and friends can donate to causes. The Mission of the Lipan Apache Tribe, Inc., is to support the Lipan Apache Tribe by helping to preserve and protect the culture, traditional practices, and values of the Lipan Apache people. Fundraising activities and donations accepted through the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas, Inc., will help the Lipan Apache Tribe:
• support and promote the culture, education, traditions, health, safety, and well-being of the Lipan Apache people;
• educate the public about the Lipan Apache Tribe and American Indians through powwows and presentations in schools, museums, and other organizations.
• promote and protect our American Indian heritage including our religion, our customs, and language;
• secure and maintain land for the tribe;
• preserve, secure, and exercise all the inherent sovereign rights and powers of an American Indian tribe;
• continue relations with the United States of American and the State of Texas; and
• seek federal acknowledgement.
