What does Nez Perce mean in English?

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What does Nez Perce mean in English?

Nez Perce may refer to: Nez Perce people, Native American people living in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Nez Perce language, their language. Nez Perce War, an 1877 war between the Nez Perce tribe and U.S. Government. Nez Perce Traditional Site, Wallowa Lake, a Nez Perce cemetery near Joseph, Oregon.
Where is the Nez Perce tribe located in Idaho?
As a federally recognized tribe, the Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho govern their Native reservation in Idaho through a central government headquartered in Lapwai known as the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee (NPTEC). They are one of five federally recognized tribes in the state of Idaho.

What are some famous Nez Perce things?

Nez Perce. Nez Perce Chief (sternwheeler), an 1860-1870s steamboat operating on the Columbia River. Nez Percé Stake Race, a type of competitive speed event for horses said to be inspired by the Nez Perce tribe. The Nez Perce, a Douglas C-47 transport aircraft that was converted into a glider.
Why is salmon important to the Nez Perce?
Today, hatching, harvesting and eating salmon is an important cultural and economic strength of the Nez Perce through full ownership or co-management of various salmon fish hatcheries, such as the Kooskia National Fish Hatchery in Kooskia or the Dworshak National Fish Hatchery in Orofino.

Today, the Nez Perce Tribe is a federally recognized tribal nation with more than 3,500 citizens.
Why did Chief Joseph lead the Nez Perce to Canada?
When the United States attempted to force the Nez Perce to move to a reservation in 1877, he reluctantly agreed. Following the killing of a group of white settlers, tensions erupted again, and Chief Joseph tried to lead his people to Canada, in what is considered one of the great retreats in military history.