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The Nez Perce War of 1877

On October 5, 1877, Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph formally surrendered his forces to General Nelson A. Miles and General Oliver Otis Howard at Bear Paw Mountain, Montana Territory. This effectively ...
Hyperallergic

25 Years Later, Nez Perce Tribe Is Repaid for Buying Back Its Own Artifacts

’aayatom sapo’saapo’s, Nez Perce Woman's Saddle, (c. 1830–1845) Bison hide, cottonwood, pigment, wool, 60 x 32 cm. Collection of the Nez Perce National Historical Park (all images courtesy the Nez ...
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The forgotten battle that changed history overnight: US Army vs. Nez Perce

Today, we'll examine some lesser-known facts regarding the Old West. We'll also discuss Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce. The Battle of White Bird Canyon was one of the most lopsided defeats the U.S.
The Spokesman-Review

A quarter century after its homecoming, a collection of Nez Perce artifacts bears its rightful name

After nearly two centuries, the beadwork embellishing the sleeves and fringes of a woman’s buckskin dress has faded. The cradleboard, which once secured a Nez Perce baby safely to its mother’s back as ...
Great Falls Tribune

Big Hole Battle continues to resonate 140 years later

WISDOM — In the 140 years since the Battle of the Big Hole, the site of the battle has remained a spiritual place to many who visit. Teepee poles on the 655-acre Big Hole National Battlefield give ...
Idaho Statesman

This Idaho-based tribe works to reclaim its history, one jet-boat cruise at a time

Stacia Morfin shares stories with guests during “Hear the Echoes of Our Ancestors,” a jet boat tour operated by her company Nez Perce Tourism. Brad Stinson Stacia Morfin is of medium height, slim, ...