Nantan K’uuch’ish’: Chief Cochise: Chiricahua Apache Leader

This is a collection of words, photos and video segments.., about Nantan K’uuch’ish’ Grandfather/Chief Cochise, A great Chiricahua Apache Leader, War Chief & Visionary.. .. of the Chokonen Band. There is also a complimentary video, with “quotes“ from Chief Cochise..., in this channel. ------------------------------- Cochise (Cheis or A-da-tli-chi) in Apache K’uu-ch’ish “oak“; c. 1805 – June 8, 1874) was leader of the Chihuicahui local group of the Chokonen (“central Chiricahua) and Principal Chief (or Nantan) of the Chokonen band of the Chiricahua Apache. A key war leader during the Apache Wars, he led an uprising against the U.S. government which began in 1861, and persisted until a peace treaty in 1872. Cochise County, Arizona is named after him. Cochise (or “Cheis“) was one of the most noted Apache leaders (along with Chiefs Geronimo and Mangas Coloradas) to resist intrusions by Europe