Tensions between settlers and this tribe flared over the supposed theft of Alexander Findley's horses, leading to the death of Wilhautyah.
Tensions between settlers and this tribe flared over the supposed theft of Alexander Findley's horses, leading to the death of Wilhautyah. Adolescents in this tribe went on quests to find guiding spirits known as weyekins. The Lewis and Clark expedition met one of this tribe's leaders, Twisted Hair. Poker Joe was a member of this tribe, whose leaders Looking Glass and Ollokot were killed at the Battle of Bear Paw by forces under Nelson Miles and O.O. Howard. After being caught just shy of the Canadian border, the leader of this tribe declared "I will fight no more forever." For 10 points, name this Native American tribe led by Chief Joseph, whose people were erroneously described as having pierced noses
Tensions between settlers and this tribe flared over the supposed theft of Alexander Findley's horses, leading to the death of Wilhautyah.
Nez Perce [or Nimiipuu]