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From here, you can see almost
200 years.
Signature Event
Among the Niimiipuu (The Nez Perce)
June 14-17, 2006
Lewiston, Idaho
The Lewis & Clark Expedition entered the Niimiipuu (The Nez Perce) aboriginal homelands in September of 1805, and with this first chance encounter they were met with caution and suspicion. During this time, most of the able-bodied men were on a war raid in the south. An elderly woman named Weetxuuwiis encouraged and advised the camp not to harm the expedition because of her previous experience living among the sooyaapoos (Europeans or Boat People). Would the course of history have changed if the men were present in the camp when the expedition arrived? Regardless, the Niimiipuu were described as friendly, hospitable and gracious hosts toward the expedition, a description still reflective of the Niimiipuu today.
On their return trip eastward, the Lewis & Clark expedition renewed their relationship with the Niimiipuu in June of 1806. On June 14–17, 2006, the Niimiipuu will commemorate that relationship by hosting a national Signature Event entitled "Among the Niimiipuu." The world is invited to experience a unique commemoration of events reflecting a diversity of cultures.
Events take place at Lewiston, Idaho (Clearwater River Resort & Casino) and at other locations on and/or near Nez Perce Reservation.
Events Schedule
| March 4-5, 2005 |
The Idaho LC Education Summit, Moscow
Phone: (208) 232-5674, Donny Roush
Website: http://www.idahoee.org
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| March 18-20, 2005 |
Boise Flower and Garden Show with Lewis and Clark Theme, Idaho Botanical Gardens, Boise
Phone: (208) 343-8649
Email: idbotgrd@idahobotanicalgarden.org
Website: http://www.idahobotanicalgarden.org/
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| May 29-30, 2005 |
Camas Festival, Weippe
Phone: (208) 435-4406
Email: edandmarge@weippe.com
Website: http://www.pierceidaho.com/
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| June 23-25, 2005 |
Frontier Music Festival, Kooskia
Phone: (208) 926-4327
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| June 23-25, 2005 |
Lewis and Clark Symposium, Lewiston
Phone: (208) 792-2447
Email: epws@lcsc.edu
Website: http://www.lcsc.edu/cp/LewisClark/2005
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| August 12-22, 2005 |
Sacajawea Heritage Days (Including Corps II), Salmon
Phone: (208) 756-1188, Angie Hurley
Email: info@salmonchamber.com
Website: http://salmonbyway.com/
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| October 1-9, 2005 |
Corps II, Clarkston, WA
Phone: (360) 586-0219, Lauren Danner
Email: ldanner@wshs.wa.gov
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| Dec 7, 2005 |
Holiday Tea, Lewiston
Phone: (208) 792-2243
Email: ldjenkins@lcsc.edu
Website: http://www.artsandhistory.org/
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Corps II Routes
| Date |
Corp II Stop |
2005 |
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| August 13-21 |
Corps II, Salmon, ID |
| September 16-26 |
Corps II, Kamiah, ID |
2006 |
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| May 20 - May 29
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Corps II, Boise, ID |
| June 3 -June 17
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Corps II, Lewiston/Spalding, ID |
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