by Rich Wandschneider | Aug 3, 2018 | General Howard, Indian religious freedom act, Nez Perce, seven drums, wallowa homeland
Longhouse at Wallowa Nez Perce HomelandIt’s called a “longhouse,” because long ago tipis were strung together to make a “long tent” of hides or tule mats that could accommodate a large number of people for living, and, eventually, for religious ceremonies. The...
by Rich Wandschneider | Mar 10, 2016 | Chief Joseph, Homeland Project, Indian religion, Joseph Band, longhouse, Nez Perce, Plateau Indian, seven drums, Wallowa
We’ve been talking about building a Longhouse on the grounds of the Nez Perce Homeland Project (Wallowa Band Nez Perce Trail Interpretive Center, Inc. is the official name of the organization) outside the town of Wallowa for many years. I can’t remember exactly how...
