VISION
To protect, perpetuate, and preserve the cultural resources of the Nimiipuu.
GOALS
The Cultural Resource Program works with other Tribal, federal, and state agencies to protect cultural properties of importance to the Nez Perce.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
The Cultural Resource Program provides recommendations to Tribal Programs for effective cultural preservation. We also monitor federal compliance with regulations that provide assurances of preservation protection for ancient historic sites and cultural properties on and off Tribal lands.
STAFF
Director
Ethnographer
Tribal Archaeologist
2 Field Technicians
Hanford Cultural Res. Coordinator
Hanford Cultural Specialist
Hanford Monitor
Language Team Leader
1 Language Coordinator
Elder Teacher/Researcher
4 Elder Teachers & 4 Student Teachers
Circle of Elders (10)
Cultural Arts Coordinator
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Oral History/Native Traditions
Archaeology/Historic Preservation: Currently staffed by 2 employees
ERWM Cultural Resources, staffed by 3
Nimiipuu Language, staffed by 3 and 10 Board Members (Circle of Elders)
Archival, non at this time
Lapwai Arts Council staffed by 1 and Board of Councilors of 10
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lapwai 208-843-7402 PHONE 208-843-7419 FAX
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