Despite modern myth and misinterpretation of the academic research, the fact that American indigenous population still exists among numerous ethnic groups on the US territory remains solid. American society demonstrates little awareness of the contemporary Apache community which, nevertheless is dynamically developing minority which occupies territories in New Mexico and Arizona. Due to the popular belief, the Indian population is either vanishing or assimilating into the white community, therefore, Native Americans are frequently treated merely as a part of the history. This opinion emerged due to the impact of social and population studies which define the way society sees and accepts different communities.
Misinterpretation of the Native American culture takes place even despite a bulk of literature was dedicated to this topic. From the historical perspective, the Apache were hostile tribes which initially perceived a war as the way of life. They did not develop a culture of arts and crafts, however, they adopted from the Plain Indians their way of life and tradition of managing their household. The Apache people are divided into several tribal groups which are quite different in their culture and beliefs.
At the present moment, various journals and outlet concentrate upon the peculiarities of the American Indian culture to blur the inaccurate research of the past which disguises the mythology of the indigenous population. It is also important to mention that the contemporary culture of American Indians was strongly affected by Christianity and hostile inter-tribal relationships. Nevertheless, the development of indigenous social groups was recognized as Native America schools, tribal colleges, teachers, and curricular appeared in the US. Acknowledging the importance of the Native American culture, the National Museum of the American Indian was opened in Washington D.C. in 2005.