Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Nez Perce
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Nez Perce. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Nez Perce
Read about the culture and history of the Nez Perce tribe.
Curated OER
Bureau of Land Management: Nez Perce National Historic Trail
Chief Joseph's flight, along with the Nez Perce, from the U.S. cavalry is recounted here.
Other
Nez Perce Tribe: History: Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed descriptions of food, land, government, shelter and tools used by the tribe before and after contact with white men. Includes photos and maps.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Big Hole National Battlefield:
A description of the Battle of Big Hole in which the Nez Perce and whites alike suffered many casualties. From the National Park Service.
PBS
Pbs the West: Looking Glass: Allalimya Takanin (1832 1877)
A biography of Nez Perce Chief Looking Glass who led his band to the Big Hole Basin where they were unexpectedly attacked by U.S. army troops.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: The Plight of the Indians
This site explains how as westward expansion grew, more and more Indians encountered settlers, ranchers and miners who sought life, land, and riches out West. Conflicts between settlers and Indians soon involved the federal government...
Other
Lumen Learning: Encroachment and Resistance
In the latter part of the 1800s, settlers began to ignore treaties when expanding westward. The government followed suit by declaring they would no longer negotiate new treaties, that they had the power to enforce laws on reservation...
Other
Ochc: Oliver Otis Howard
An extensive biography of the interesting life of Oliver Otic Howard, a man who held progressive beliefs, but followed his military orders. Scroll down to find out about his interactions with Chief Joseph.