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Getting ready for the 2023 Tamkaliks Celebration (Video)

This important cultural event would not be possible without all of the Tamkaliks’ volunteers. Regardless of blistering temperatures on July 15, volunteers were busy preparing the arbor and facilities throughout the day. Each July, the Homeland becomes a place of reunion for descendants of the original inhabitants of waláwa, the Wallowa country. Year after year, participants enjoy three days of song and dance, culminating in a walasit service and Friendship feast. Descendants, locals, and visitors attend together. … Continue readingGetting ready for the 2023 Tamkaliks Celebration (Video)

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A Reunion of Tradition, Pride, and Friendship​ at the 2022 Nez Perce Encampment Pavilion

2022 NEZ PERCE ENCAMPMENT A Reunion of Tradition, Pride, and Friendship With temperatures close to 100 degrees, Nez Perce tribal members and visitors gathered in Joseph east of the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena to share the Nez Perce’s culture and traditions during the last day … Continue readingA Reunion of Tradition, Pride, and Friendship​ at the 2022 Nez Perce Encampment Pavilion

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2022 Woodlands & Watersheds Festival celebrating Wallowa County’s natural and cultural resources a huge success!

Woodlands & Watersheds Festival returns to the Wallowa County Fairgrounds with big success ENTERPRISE, Oregon — The 18th annual Woodlands & Watersheds Festival made its way back to the Wallowa County Fairgrounds on June 24.25 local and regional organizations participated in this amazing event featuring … Continue reading2022 Woodlands & Watersheds Festival celebrating Wallowa County’s natural and cultural resources a huge success!

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The Return of the Nez Perce Encampment Pavilion during Chief Joseph Days

The First Nez Perce Pow Wow Since the covid-19 outbreak in 2020. Reunited at last! Once again and to the joy of tribal members and visitors alike, the Nez Perce gathered in Joseph to share their culture and traditions during the week of Chief Joseph … Continue readingThe Return of the Nez Perce Encampment Pavilion during Chief Joseph Days

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A Reunion of Tradition, Pride, and Friendship

The Nez Perce Encampment Pavilion Every year in July, the Nez Perce Homeland becomes a place of reunion for descendants of the original inhabitants of Wal’waama, also known as Wallowa County.  The Weekend after Tamkaliks the Nez Perce gather in Joseph to continue to share … Continue readingA Reunion of Tradition, Pride, and Friendship

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Nez Perce Tribe renames artifact collection

Under the shade of mature hardwoods the Nez Perce Tribe ceremonially renamed a collection of its artifacts that spent more than a century in museum storage rooms thousands of miles away. Written by Katy NesbittPhotography by Angelika Ursula Dietrich Listen to the article Support this … Continue readingNez Perce Tribe renames artifact collection