The Sunrise Dance is a four-day coming-of-age ceremony — a significant and highly spiritual event for the young lady and the ...

It showcases the preservation of ancient customs, such as the sunrise dance and the importance of women’s roles in Apache society. The tribal council works to balance traditional practices with ...

Caitlyn, now 18, says she and her friends were disciplined for participating in a Sunrise Dance, a traditional Native ceremony at the core of White Mountain Apache culture. The Monday after the ...