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Nez Perce Tribe commemorates 1877 imprisonment
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MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2003 The Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho held a ceremony in Vancouver, Washington, to commemorate Chief Redheart's band. Redheart and his band were imprisoned in Vancouver during the Nez Perce War for refusing to be confined to a reservation. During their stay, a young boy died. The band was released in 1878. The tribe has returned to Vancouver for the past six year to commemorate the event. Get the Story:
Yearly event marks Nez Perce imprisonment (AP 4/20) Relevant Links:
Nez Perce Tribe - http://www.nezperce.org Related Stories:
Nez Perce Tribe honors Chief Redheart's band (4/16)
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