War broke out in 1877 when Gen. Oliver O. Howard attempted to force non-treaty Nez Perce from the land. Under Chief Joseph’s leadership, a band of about 700 people traveled more than 1,100 miles ...

By the time the Nez Perce signed the Treaty of 1855 with the U.S. government, the Wallowa Band was led by Tiwitequis, also known as Old Chief Joseph. Related: A tribal treaty: ‘This was the real ...

The Nez Perce had lost 90% of their homeland to the controversial 1863 “Thief Treaty” that many bands never signed. In 1877, ...

SIERRA: After Chief Joseph surrendered, the remaining band members settled on the reduced Nez Perce reservation in Idaho, the Colville Reservation in Washington and the Umatilla Reservation in Oregon.

Stan Hoggatt recently released his book "Ni Mii Puu Traverse Yellowstone Plateau," about the life and story of Chief Joseph and the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe. Hoggatt, a Billings resident, ...

Complete Guide to Big Hole National Battlefield in Montana, including things to do, history, nearby lodging and camping, ...

JOSEPH — Under the watchful eye of Chief Joseph Mountain still pristine with snow, stories of the nimiipuu (or Nez Perce people) are being shared through vibrant visual art in the surroundings ...

Description. Professor Daniel Sharfstein talked about Chief Joseph, Oliver Otis Howard, and the Nez Perce War, in which he recalls the Nez Perce Wars of the late 19th century, fought between the ...

- These words were a chief's pledge at the end of the so-called Nez Perce War in 1877. The chief was Chief Joseph, whose Native name was Hin-Mah-Too-Yah-Lat-Kekt, translated as, "Thunder Rolling ...

Tribal encampment plays key role in Chief Joseph Days. Published 7:00 am Tuesday ... the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Nez Perce Indian Reservation to ask why they were ...

THE INDIANS.; Trouble Among the Nez-Perces Another and Last Talk with Capt. Jack. Depredations on Western Settlers One Indian Killed. Share full article. April 9, 1873.