Nez Perce
Idaho indigenous nation
Nez Perce refers to an Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest, historically inhabiting regions of present-day Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
The name, French for "pierced nose," was applied by early traders, though the people call themselves Nimiipuu.
The term also designates their Sahaptin language: She studies Nez Perce linguistics.
The Nez Perce War of 1877, in which Chief Joseph led a famous retreat, remains central to their history.
Northwestern American state
- Snake RiverNorthwestern tributary waterway
- BitterrootMontana geographic designation
- Columbia PlateauVolcanic tableland, Pacific Northwest
- OregonNorthwestern U.S. state
Ceremonial tribal gathering
- beadworkStrung ornament craft
- AppaloosaSpotted coat equine breed
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- camasEdible wild lily bulb
tipi · drumming · regalia · oral tradition · ceremony · longhouse · guardian spirit · naming ceremony
Spotted coat equine breed
- horse breedingSelective equine reproduction
- buffalo huntPursuing large prairie mammals
- travoisA-frame hauling device
- horse cultureTraditions surrounding mounted animals
Early 1800s expedition leaders
- Chief Joseph19th-century Indigenous leader
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
- Gold RushHistoric prospector migration
19th-century Indigenous leader
- ClearwaterFlorida Gulf municipality
- SpaldingSporting goods company
- tribal councilIndigenous community's ruling body
- enrollmentAct of registering officially
Idaho
Northwestern American state
- Snake RiverNorthwestern tributary waterway
- BitterrootMontana geographic designation
- Columbia PlateauVolcanic tableland, Pacific Northwest
Oregon · Washington · Montana
powwow
Ceremonial tribal gathering
camas · tipi · drumming · regalia · oral tradition · ceremony · longhouse · guardian spirit · naming ceremony · sweat lodge
Appaloosa
Spotted coat equine breed
- horse breedingSelective equine reproduction
- buffalo huntPursuing large prairie mammals
- travoisA-frame hauling device
Lewis and Clark
Early 1800s expedition leaders
- Chief Joseph19th-century Indigenous leader
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
Chief Joseph
19th-century Indigenous leader
- ClearwaterFlorida Gulf municipality
- SpaldingSporting goods company
- tribal councilIndigenous community's ruling body