Nez Perce Tribal News

admin

Joined: May 15, 2023
Articles: 145

Business, Frontline News

Comment Period Open for NPT Cybersecurity Innovative Readiness Training: Enhancing Cyber Resiliency of the Tribal Communities within the Reservation

The Nez Perce Tribe Department of Technology Services intends to solicit assistance from the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training Program. This assistance will include Information Security maturity, resilience, and incident response projects to support the Nez Perce Tribe’s cybersecurity…

admin
September 24, 2025

Culture, Natural Resources, Northwest

The Way of the Masks Campaign Makes its Way to Nez Perce Country

September 17, 2025 – The Way of the Masks, a two-week campaign held in September, has been hosting events throughout the Pacific Northwest, including a stop at Chief Lookingglass Park in Asotin, Washington, to meet with local and tribal leaders.…

admin
September 18, 2025

Obituaries

Virginia Scott

Virginia “Gin” Scott, a member of the Nez Perce Tribe, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children and family. Virginia was born July 23, 1977 at Lewiston, Idaho to David “Di Di” Scott and Ronda Spaulding. Virginia…

admin
September 7, 2025

Culture, Natural Resources, Youth

Youth Cultural Enrichment Academy 2025: Traveling, Learning, Vlogging and a Few Surprise Lessons Along the Way

Students in the Youth Cultural Enrichment Academy (YCEA) spent over 120 hours of “class time” out in the field learning and working on Nez Perce culture projects including historical fishing techniques/knowledge, storytelling, gathering and storing traditional medicines, and learning the…

admin
August 11, 2025

Obituaries

Jared “Jerry” Wade Clapp (Shippentower)

Jared “Jerry” Wade Clapp (Shippentower) June 8th, 1964 – August 8th, 2025 Jerry, 61, passed away in his home in Salt Lake City Utah on August 8, 2025. Jerry was born in Lewiston Idaho, and was a Nez Perce Tribal…

admin
August 10, 2025

Obituaries

Regina White Eagle

Regina S. White Eagle passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in Kamiah, ID. Regina, “Gina” as she was fondly called, was born on October 21, 1954 in Orofino, Idaho, to Thomas and Adeline Samuels. Gina attended school in…

admin
August 7, 2025

Frontline News, Life, Northwest

Nez Perce Tribal Member Wendy Thomas Honored by the WA State Department of Children, Youth & Families

Thomas received the Living Principles Award from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families.

admin
July 22, 2025

Obituaries

Ronald Wohlert

Ronald August Wohlert, 83, former resident of Lapwai, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, and was welcomed into the arms of his Savior. Born on Sept. 3, 1941, in La Crosse, Wis., Ron grew up on his family’s farm…

admin
July 18, 2025

Obituaries

Rudy Shabala

25th Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of former Division of Natural Resources Director Dr. Rudy Shebala WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council is mourning the passing of Dr. Rudy Shebala, 68, who died peacefully in his…

admin
July 15, 2025

Obituaries

Otto Broncheau

Otto Mark Homan Broncheau, a member of the Nez Perce Tribe, passed away peacefully at Orchard View Nursing Home early around 4:30 am July 9, 2025 in Lewiston, Idaho. Mark was blessed with 80 years of life. Born in Lewiston,Idaho…

admin
July 12, 2025