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Following the link you can find information about tribal code, law enforcement and even a list of lawyers.

This would be a good way to get guest speakers to talk about a plethora of topics including but not limited to tribal rights, law enforcement jobs, and even the constitution.

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Welcome to the Nez Perce Tribal Code

This page is currently under construction ( Resolution NP 22-212 passed by NPTEC).

Qe'ciyew'yew' (Thank you) for your patience. The Nez Perce Tribal revised Code (NPTrC) is a living document and is updated/amended by NPTEC as necessary.

This page contains the Nez Perce Tribal Code, emergency amendments and proposed amendments. Currently, the Tribal Code consists of 13 titles.

From time to time, the NPTEC amends the statutes of the Nez Perce Tribe. The Tribe makes every effort to ensure that the statutes on this page are updated promptly as they are amended. It is the responsibility of the user to confirm that a given statute is current. Questions regarding the Tribal Code may be directed to the Tribe's Office of Legal Counsel, 208-843-7355.
(Note: the following Publication of First Set of Nez Perce Tribe Revised Codes (Title 4 Criminal Code; Chapter 2.10 Criminal Procedures; and Chapter 5.70 Domestic Violence Code are not yet included in this main document. You may review them in the individual links below).
Publication of First Set of Nez Perce Tribe Revised Codes

Proposed Amendments Open for Public Comment

Emergency Amendments

None at this time.

Recent Amendments

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The Department of Fisheries Resources Management, with almost 200 employees, over a $20 million annual budget and a three-state work area corresponding to the Nez Perce ancestral homeland, is one of the largest and most successful tribal fisheries programs in the United States.

One possible use for this resource is during a biology reproduction class, you could learn about fisheries then, take a trip to explore the reproduction of fish from egg to returning back to spawn,.

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Fisheries Resources Management - Nez Perce Tribe

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The Department of Fisheries Resources Management, with almost 200 employees, over a $20 million annual budget and a three-state work area (north-central Idaho, northeastern Oregon, and southeastern Washington) corresponding to the Nez Perce ancestral homeland, is one of the largest and most successful tribal fisheries programs in the United States. The program has been instrumental

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The education department covers multiple areas including: career center, early childhood development, step and the higher education scholarship program.

When teaching a college and career readiness class one could have in guest speakers from almost any department to help emphasize their point.

Tutlo the teacher of Nez Perce language at the middle/high school.

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The Education Department promotes the prosperity of the Nez Perce people through education and career pathways to self-sufficiency.

Administration

Oversee the education department of the Nez Perce Tribe in order to increase education and employment opportunities for Nez Perce tribal members. Program services range from infant to adult age groups. Education Programs include Adult Education, Higher Education, Mamáy'asnim Hitéemenwees, Mentoring, State Tribal Education Partnership, Students for Success, and Vocational Rehabilitation.

Contact: Joyce McFarland
208-621-4610 | joycem@nezperce.org

Career Center

The Career Center provides an array of education, training and employment services to youth and adults which includes partnership with education providers, ABE/GED, scholarship assistance for career technical education, short term workforce training and development.

Contact: Kay Seven
208-621-4604 | kseven@nezperce.org

Mamáy'asnim Hitéemenwees -Early Childhood Development

Mamáy'asnim Hitéemenwees supports parents and their children, ages 5 and younger, in receiving high-quality early education.

Contact: Jenny Oatman208-621-3791 | jennyo@nezperce.org

State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP)

The Nez Perce State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) program provides capacity building and technical assistance support to the Kamiah and Lapwai School Districts on meeting the unique educational and cultural needs of Native American students to improve their academic, cognitive, identity, and social emotional development. The STEP program's strategic framework promotes culturally-responsive curriculum, instruction, family engagement, leadership, and school environment strategies. Emphasis on building upon Nez Perce knowledge on effective ways to engage and motivate children to learn and prepare for their current and future responsibilities with their family and community.

Contact: Joyce McFarland
208-621-4610 | joycem@nezperce.org

Students for Success Program

The Students for Success Program promotes student health and achievement by working to prevent substance misuse, chronic disease, and suicide prevention.

Students For Success Feature (video)

There is an old saying that, "A picture is worth a thousand words." The simplest description of PhotoVoice is a visual depiction of the community, by the community.

Photos from the 2021 Native Connections PhotoVoice project are featured on this website. Photographers are Nez Perce youth, young adults and parents / caregivers of youth and young adults.

This first group of photos were taken in response to the question, "What does self-love mean to you?"

Contact: Abe Broncheau
208-621-4613 | abeb@nezperce.org

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Vocational Rehabilitation Services assist people with disabilities in finding and keeping employment and living independently.
Vocational Rehabilitation Referral Form Contact: Feather Holt
208-621-4813 | FeatherH@nezperce.org

Higher Education Scholarship Program

This scholarship provides financial assistance for Nez Perce citizens seeking higher education. The program processes tribal scholarship funds for eligible tribal higher education students to support their academic or vocational technical programs. Expand student support services to assist current or future scholarship students to successfully enroll and complete post-secondary degree programs.

Application open for Fall 2023 opens on June 1, 2023 . We use SurveyMonkey Apply for our online application process. Here are the steps you will complete:

· If you're a first time user, r egister with a username and password. If you previously set up an account, continue with your username and password.

· Complete an eligibility quiz. If you are identified as "not eligible" after completing the quiz, contact Joyce McFarland, Education Manager, at 208-621-4610 or education@nezperce.org to discuss.

· If you are eligible, you will complete the application form.

· Attach required documents to your application.

· Remember to push "submit" so you application is ready to review.
Important links:
(1) If you graduated in the 2022/23 school year, submit your diploma and final transcript to the Education Department to receive your graduation incentive
SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS:
Although we do accept unofficial transcripts and class schedules, we do need quality documents. Screenshots can be unclear or cut off information. Here are instructions on how to create an Adobe document.

Print to PDF: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/print-to-pdf.html#win

Reminder to submit documents that have all required details per the Scholarship Plan of Operation, section 4K:

(1) Semester/quarter transcript, must include student name, institution name, semester/quarter, grades and credits completed and attempted.

(2) Course schedule for the next semester/quarter, must include student name, institution name, number of hours registered, schedule of classes.

Missing required information on the documents you submit, can delay processing your scholarship request.

Contact: 208-621-4610 | education@nezperce.org

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The Education Department promotes the prosperity of the Nez Perce people through education and career pathways to self-sufficiency. Administration Oversee the education department of the Nez Perce Tribe in order to increase education and employment opportunities for Nez Perce tribal members. Program services range from infant to adult age groups.

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The Nez Perce Tribe’s Water Resources Division (WRD) was established in 1986 to manage the water resources of the Reservation and work on the Snake River Basin Adjudication process.

This would be a great resource for studying any part of the water cycle including but not limited to watershed, pollution, or even drinking water.

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The CRC is a small casino with an event room, gaming and a restaurant.

This place could be a great resource for large meeting (maybe a robotic competition). In the past they like to give away special education grants up to $10,000.00.