Native American Tribal Information
Native American Information
Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho
Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho
| Nez Perce |
|---|
 |
| Total population |
2,700 |
| Regions with significant populations |
 United States (Idaho) |
| Languages |
| English, Nez Perce |
| Religion |
| Christianity, other |
| Related ethnic groups |
| other Penutian peoples |
The Nez Perce (IPA: /ˌnɛzˈpɝs/) are a tribe of Native Americans who live in the Pacific Northwest region (Columbia River Plateau) of the United States. It is estimated that at the time of the Lewis and Clark Expedition the native people had been in the area for over 10,000 years. The tribe currently govern and inhabit a reservation in Idaho. The Nez Perce's name for themselves is Nimíipuu (IPA: ), which means simply "the people", or "we the people". The name "Nez Percé" (meaning "pierced nose") is derived from the French, a name inspired by nose pendants some of them wore, although this practice was more common among tribes downriver.
Even more about Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho
Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho
Official Website for the Nez Perce Tribe
Nez Perce Tribe Website
Nez Perce Tribe Web Site. Phone: (208) 843-2253 PO Box 365, Lapwai, Idaho 83540
