The Yavapai-Apache Nation is a federally recognized Native American tribe located in central Arizona, United States. The nation is composed of descendants from two distinct indigenous peoples: the Yavapai and Apache tribes, who historically inhabited different regions of Arizona. The tribal headquarters are situated in Camp Verde, Arizona, approximately 90 miles north of Phoenix. The Nation’s reservation lands span approximately 1,825 acres across five communities in the Verde Valley region: Tunlii, Middle Verde, Rimrock, Camp Verde, and Clarkdale. The tribe operates under a constitutional government system, with elected tribal council members and a chairperson who oversee tribal affairs and policy-making decisions. The Yavapai-Apache Nation maintains various economic enterprises, including the Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, which opened in 1995 and serves as a significant source of revenue for the tribe. The Nation also operates several other businesses and provides essential services to its members through various departments, including housing, education, health services, and cultural preservation programs. The tribe places strong emphasis on preserving and promoting both Yavapai and Apache cultural traditions, languages, and heritage through educational programs and community initiatives. The Nation maintains government-to-government relationships with federal and state agencies while exercising sovereign rights in managing their lands and resources.