Columbia Basin Tribes Gather in Support of Columbia Basin Initiative Proposed by Congressman Simpson

Pendleton, Oregon- “Creator, I ask that you make our hearts big- so we can be strong as a people.” were the opening sentiments as the Columbia Basin Tribes met today […]

Lapwai, Idaho- On September 10, 2020, the Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe) provided notice of a proposed amendment to the Nez Perce Tribal Code (Code) regarding the regulation of the cultivation, […]

Lapwai, ID – The Nez Perce Tribe will offer its strongest support for Congressman Mike Simpson’s newly-announced Columbia Basin Fund initiative.  Restoring the lower Snake River and recovering salmon, steelhead, […]

Lapwai, Idaho – On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior) approved the Nez Perce Tribal Water Rights Administration Code after completing its required review.  Assistant Secretary […]

Joseph, Oregon- On December 9, 2020, the Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe) completed the purchase of Am’sáaxpa, Place of Boulders, a 148-acre property located in Joseph, Oregon. Nez Perce Tribal Executive […]

Core Truths Not Addressed in Federal Agencies’ Record of Decision on Dam Operations on lower Snake River and mainstem Columbia River.   Lapwai, ID –  Today, the Nez Perce Tribe […]

Orofino, Idaho- In response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic, the Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe) has decided to cancel the previously scheduled Saturday, March 28, 2020 Tunnel Pond Opening Day, Free […]

Lapwai, ID – Today, Judge Winmill denied defendant Midas Gold Corporation’s (“Midas Gold”) motion to stay the Nez Perce Tribe (“Tribe”)’s Clean Water Act lawsuit against the company. In his […]

Lapwai, ID — On July 23, 2019, the Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe) filed a challenge to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s (ODEQ) May 24, 2019, Clean Water Act § […]

McCall, Idaho- On June 21, 2019, the Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe) will host a cultural event at Legacy and Depot Park in the city of McCall from 11:00 a.m. to […]