Bapchule (Pihpchul)
What is there to be learnt about the Bapchule Pihpchul?
Apart from being incorporated within the Gila River Indian Community, the Bapchule Pihpchul is a prime example of a heritage community that is preserved for future generations. It is near the Northern Pinal County. The area is also south of the Phoenix Metropolitan area. This means that the clashes of cultures are inevitable especially given the level of interest that people have in Native American tribes. Visitors will normally benefit from the experience as follows:
- A different side to Arizona: The Bapchule Pihpchul provides a different outlook to Arizona away from the terrible stories of immigration and cruel enforcement. It also indicates the fallacy of people who refuse immigrants the chance to move towards citizenship. These are tribes that have the first right of way and it seems superfluous that the invaders are determining who can get in. Arizona has recently been in the news for the wrong reasons and this is an opportunity to give the public a positive spin on the state.
- A colonial review of the USA: The history of the USA is full of contradictions. They fought against colonialism but the so called “founding fathers” were colonialists too. The Bapchule Pihpchul provides visitors with a view of how things might have been like without the entrance of the invaders. It is time piece but one which is rooted in the firm reality of the present circumstances of Native American tribes.
- Meeting interesting people at the GRIC: The community welcomes visitors as long as they follow some basic protocol elements. Visiting the Bapchule Pihpchul will provide the tourist with different outlooks and the chance to see new people that are not always part of the cosmopolitan areas within the USA.
- Exploration of the landscape in the area: The location of the Bapchule Pihpchul is an interesting set of geographical features. Students and tourists can learn about the different rivers that surround this community. There is an advantage in as much as the exploration is usually free of charge.
- Educational experiences for researchers: The area which is occupied by the Bapchule Pihpchul is a great place for researchers to visit. They can learn about the subjects which are contingent to their work. They can also develop practical theories about the relevance of the communities that live there.