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San Carlos Apache Lutheran Churches and Schools, Bylas, AZ |
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| | The Apache Missions of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodTHE SAN CARLOS APACHE NATION |
Apache Lutheran Symbol | The San Carlos Apache Nation consists of nearly 1.9 million acres in the southeastern part of Arizona. It is about two hours east of Phoenix and two hours north of Tucson. The San Carlos Apache tribe operates as a democracy. The tribal chairman, vice-chairman and tribal council are elected by the people and run the affairs of the tribe.The population of the San Carlos Apache Nation numbers around 11,000. There are three main settlements. Bylas is the smallest with about 1,500 people. Peridot is the next largest settlement with about 3,000 people. The largest settlement and capital of the San Carlos Apache Nation is the city of San Carlos with a population of about 6,000. Then there are about 500 people who live in different areas throughout the reservation. |
There are a number of different areas of employment for Apaches. The San Carlos Apache Tribe directly employs over 500 people. The Apache Gold casino employs over 400 people. Enterprises such as the San Carlos Lake store and Apache Timber Products sawmill employ another 50 people. Indian Health Services which operates the San Carlos hospital employs over 150 people. Also, the Bureau of Indian Affairs has over 100 employees. Other Apaches are employed by the local food markets, small businesses, and gas stations. Some Apaches are employed by the tribe's agriculture cooporation (farming and ranching). Many Apaches work off the reservation in the nearby towns of Globe, Ft. Thomas, and Safford. | 
Map of Arizona with the location of the San Carlos Apache Nation |
Closer view of the San Carlos Apache Nation. |
The San Carlos Apache Nation is very unique. The elevation ranges from 2,500ft. to 7,000ft. You can go from cacti and desert scrub brush to lakes, pine trees, and grass in about an hour. Hunting,fishing, and recreation are important industries for the tribe. People come from throughout the world to hunt on the San Carlos Apache reservation. While licenses are not always cheap, they are rewarding for the successful hunter. The object of many a hunter are the world class elk that live in the high country on the reservation. Anglers come to fish in San Carlos Lake. When the lake is full, it can hold more than 900,000 acre-feet of water and has a full 158 miles of diverse shoreline. farming of alfalfa hay and wheat as well as ranching of cattle and horses are also important industries for the tribe. It is in this setting of desert, mountains, forests, lakes, and cacti that the Wisconsin Synod is ministering to the people of the San Carlos Apache Nation. |
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| | | Contact Us: | | REV. MATTHEW | | KUSKE | | mjkuske@theriver.com | | P.O.Box 18 Bylas AZ 85530 United States of America |
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San Carlos Apache Nation 
