Two Nez Perce historians, Allen Pinkham Sr. and Dr. Steven Evans, will give a presentation on their book, Lewis and Clark Among the Nez Perce on Friday, June 30, 2023, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm MST. They offer a detailed examination of the relationship between Corps of Discovery explorers and a single tribe, investigating what Lewis and Clark knew or misunderstood regarding the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu), searching for clues about the hosts’ reactions to the bearded strangers, and presenting rich Nez Perce oral tradition. Their careful re-evaluation reverses the historical lens to shed extraordinary new light on expedition events. Originally published by The Dakota Institute.

“From the tiniest details to the widest understanding of events, this book tells the familiar story with a freshness and authenticity that sets it apart from the scores of others before it.”― Dr. Elliott West, Professor, University of Arkansas