Nez Perce
America’s Christian General and the Nez Perce
As a Christian nation, the United States has never been comfortable with the idea that American Indians might have their own non-Christian religions or that […]
Nez Perce
As a Christian nation, the United States has never been comfortable with the idea that American Indians might have their own non-Christian religions or that […]
The Nez Perce, whose traditional homelands included parts of what is now Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, entered into the American history books in 1805 when […]
While the Constitution of the United States and the Supreme Court recognize Indian tribes as sovereign nations, this has been frequently ignored by Indian agents. […]
Just west of Lolo, Montana is Fort Fizzle Picnic Ground and Historic Sites operated by the Lolo National Forest. This is a day-use facility celebrating […]
The War Department in 1907 officially enumerated 1,470 incidents of military action against American Indians between 1776 and 1907. According to the War Department, only […]
The War Department in 1907 officially enumerated 1,470 incidents of military action against American Indians between 1776 and 1907. According to the War Department, only […]
The Nez Perce Reservation in what is now the state of Idaho has its origins in the 1855 Treaty of Walla Walla. Governor Isaac had […]
On October 5, 1877, following six days of siege by American army troops and artillery known as the Battle of the Bear Paw, Nez Perce […]
Welcome to the 17th edition of First Nations News & Views. This weekly series is one element in the “Invisible Indians” project put together by […]
When Ulysses S. Grant assumed the Presidency, he inherited a major problem with regard to the administration of the Indian reservations. The Indian Service was […]