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Nakia Williamson, Cultural Resources Program Director of the Nez Perce Tribe, describes the rights reserved 1855 treaty with the Nez Perce.

Nakia Williamson, Cultural Resources Program Director of the Nez Perce Tribe, discusses the traditional lands and place names of the Nimíipuu, as well as the origin of the appellation "Nez Perce."

Nakia Williamson, Cultural Resources Program Director of the Nez Perce Tribe, describes the Nimíipuu relationship to land and resources.

Nakia Williamson, Cultural Resources Program Director of the Nez Perce Tribe, discusses the shield and cover, enéh’teqen’pes, and their traditions.

Nakia Williamson, Cultural Resources Program Director of the Nez Perce Tribe, discusses the bow, téewis’tukeytet/téewistim’uuni, and its traditions.

Nakia Williamson, Cultural Resources Program Director of the Nez Perce Tribe, discusses the hide scraper handle, ‘ipéet’et’es, and its traditions.

Nakia Williamson, Cultural Resources Program Director of the Nez Perce Tribe, describes how the collaborative curation process and partnership with federal repositories led to the repatriation of grave goods to the tribe.

The Butterfly Dance curriculum was developed by the Yakama Nation Library and Jolena Tillequots, Michael-David Bushman, Marylee Jones, and Bessie Wilson for use both within the tribe and by outside educators.

The Traditional Dance Revival curriculum was developed by the Yakama Nation Library and Jolena Tillequots, Michael-David Bushman, Lucinda Bill, Marlene White, and Eleanor Hunt for use both within the tribe and by outside educators.

The Swan Dance curriculum was developed by the Yakama Nation Library and Jolena Tillequots, Michael-David Bushman, Marylee Jones, and Bessie Wilson for use both within the tribe and by outside educators.