The Chiricahua Apache are a Native American tribe originally from the southwestern United States, particularly in areas of present-day Arizona and New Mexico. They are known for their strong warrior culture and resistance against European colonization, especially during the late 19th century. The Chiricahua Apache traditionally lived in small, mobile bands, relying on hunting, gathering, and raiding for sustenance. Their society was organized around family groups, and they spoke the Apachean language, which is part of the larger Athabaskan language family.