FAQ
1. What is San Carlos?
A federal reservation established in 1871, located in Eastern Arizona and spanning 1.8 million acres over three counties..
2. Who is San Carlos home to?
The Apaches: descendants of the Athabascan family, which migrated to the Southwest in the 10th century. In the process of establishing reservations, separate groups of Apache were forcibly placed at San Carlos, becoming one tribe recognized as San Carlos Apache..
3. What is the population of the tribe?
San Carlos Apache tribe, has a population on the reservation of approximately 10,815 persons: According to the U.S. census.
4. How is the tribe governed?
The San Carlos Apache Tribe is governed by a tribal council consisting of: a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and nine council members representing four districts. The San Carlos Apache Tribe falls in Congressional District 1; Legislative District 7.
5. Who is the current Chairman of San Carlos Apache Tribe
The current Chairman of the tribe is Terry Rambler
6. What does San Carlos offer?
The reservation offers many recreational, cultural and entertainment amenities for visitors and community members alike to enjoy from fishing, hunting, gaming to hiking and bird watching. San Carlos offers: two casinos: Apache Gold Casino and Apache Sky, a language preservation program, a cultural center, tribal college, hospital and other amenities.