The History of Nez Perce
By: Haley Long, Taylor Enger, Cosette Barash, Ellyse Egan
The Nez Perce were an indian tribe that lived spiritual and natural lives in Present day Washington, Oregon, and Colorado during the 1800’s. The tribe was led by Chief Joseph, a rightful and influential leader. Chief Joseph and his tribe had a spiritual religion, nomadic lifestyles, and a powerful history of war. In the early 19th century, many of the Nez Perce people were of the Christian religion. However, others rebelled against what they felt was the intrusion of white ways and embraced other religions. Their main religion is now the seven drums religion, or Washat (which translates to dance). The most important ceremony practiced by the Nez Perce was the