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SEMI ANNUAL

FALL 2026

CORE VALUES

The core values of the Nez Perce Tribe are a reflection of what is most important to

us as a people. These values guide decision making, providing a permanent

foundation for the mission of the Tribe:

1. Sovereignty: The Nez Perce Tribe has an inherent right to self-government. The

Tribe will exercise its authority to protect the rights and advance the priorities of

the Tribe.

2. Culture: Our traditional practices, beliefs, customs, and language are a source of

strength, healing, and identity. Our culture connects us to our ancestors and future

generations.

3. Balance: We believe in an interconnectedness of people, nature, and the spiritual

world. We strive for harmony, wellbeing, healing, and growth.

4. Community: As a tribal people, we know we are stronger as a collective, when we

are united. Trust, collaboration, and reciprocity bind us together.

5. Integrity: Elected leaders, tribal employees, and tribal members strive to be

responsible, ethical, and honest in all our actions.

6. Resilience: We draw strength from our ancestors. We honor their courage and

sacrifice by striving for communal healing, balance, and self-sufficiency.

7. Sustainability: We seek to protect and honor both Mother Earth and all creation.

When Mother Earth and our relations are healthy, we are healthy.

8. Reclamation: Our homelands have a sacred significance to us. We will acquire,

restore, and protect our original homelands and its many resources for future

generations.

NEZ PERCE TRIBAL GOVERNMENT

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

WELCOME LETTER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

FINANCE

HUMAN RESOURCES

PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

FISHERIES RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

NATURAL RESOURCES

EDUCATION

SOCIAL SERVICES

NIMIIPUU ENERGY

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Welcome

Fellow Tribal Members,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to our Fall General Council Meeting. General

Council is more than a meeting - it is an opportunity for us as Nimiipuu to come

together, reconnect with one another, hear what is happening across our Tribe,

and share in the important work of caring for our people, our homelands, and

our future.

As we gather, | am reminded that the work of the Nez Perce Tribe is ultimately

about our people. Every program, project, service, and decision carries a

responsibility to strengthen our communities and uphold the values, knowledge,

and traditions passed down to us by those who came before. At the same time,

we have a responsibility to those who will come after us and to ensure that the

next generations inherit a strong, healthy, and sovereign Nimiipuu nation.

Our Tribal employees and programs continue to work each day to meet the

needs of our membership and move the Tribe forward. Much of this work

happens behind the scenes, but it represents a collective commitment to

serving our people and protecting what is important to us. | am grateful for the

dedication of our employees, Tribal leadership, and community members who

contribute to this work in so many ways.

| also value the opportunity General Council provides for our membership to ask

questions, share concerns, offer ideas, and stay connected to the work of our

government. Your participation matters. Our Tribe is strongest when our people

remain engaged and when we come together with respect for one another anda

shared commitment to the generations ahead.

Thank you for being here, for caring about our Tribe, and for continuing to carry

forward the strength and spirit of our Nimiipuu people.

With respect,

Danae Cle hban

Executive Director

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Danae Wilson, Executive Director | Janet Poitra, Deputy Executive Director

executive.director@nezperce.org | 208.843.7324

SIX- MONTH OVERVIEW

LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT

& GOVERNANCE

The Executive Director and

Deputy Executive Director

participated in

547] SUBCOMMITTEE

MEETINGS MEETINGS

over six months, 62 FORMAL

averaging RESOLUTIONS

91 34 ADMINISTRATIVE

MEETINGS ACTIONS

PER MONTH

to support 28 INFORMATIONAL &

operations, DISCUSSION ITEMS

governance,

ang stiaicale guiding organizational

Initiatives decision-making

71 DIRECT LEADERSHIP

ENGAGEMENT

Conducted 75 one-on-one leadership

meetings with managers and staff

focused on coordination, project

oversight, and organizational

management

STRATEGIC PLANNING &

POLICY DEVELOPMENT

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Hosted ongoing quarterly

strategic planning sessions to

facilitate long term priorities in

April and July.

AMAZON

Supported the Amazon

Business process to provide

employees and Tribal

members with free accounts.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Supported on-going Land

Aquisition activities and

property-related planning,

including development o

procedures and other draft

documents for appropriate

use of Tribal Property.

INDIRECT COST RECOVERY

Supported research and development of

information related to enterprise indirect

cost recovery and incorporation of

anticipated indirect recovery into the

FY27 Budget Process.

VEHICLE TRACKING

Coordinated the phased installation of

GeoTab vehicle tracking devices across

Tribal departments, including vehicle

identification. scheduling, and

communication coordination.

ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL WORKLOAD

The executive office processed significant operational activities, including:

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ADMINISTRATIVE EXECUTIVE.DIRECTOR DOCUMENTS EMPLOYEE STORE

EMAIL INQUIRIES EMAIL REQUESTS REQUIRING SIGNATURE TRANSACTIONS

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PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING

Managed multiple Requests for

Proposals to support operational

and investment needs.

on 7 COMPLETED

CONTTRACTS

5 DRAFTED CONTRACTS

7 (PENDING)

4 REQUESTS FOR

PROPOSALS

We are currently in the

process of streamlining

procurement through

Amazon, including the

groundwork for exploring online retail

Opportunities.

PUBLIC & CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

Hosted 3 PUBLIC MEETINGS

related to the FY27 Budgets,

supporting community input and

transparency in culturally

significant planning.

14 DEPARTMENT BUDGET MEETINGS

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Conducted surveys designed to

develop a broader perspective

on:

e Land Aquisition Priorities

e¢ 2027 Budgeting Priorities

FACILITY UTILIZATION

Managed 282 TRIBAL FACILITY RESERVATIONS

including:

> ~ pay 120 Veterans Conference Room

| | | | RN 52 Boards & Commissions

57 Julia Allen Hall

S&B 46 Pi-Nee-Waus Cafe

Y 7 Veterans Kitchen

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION

The Local Education Fund received

101

APPLICATIONS

52 AWARDED

2 $386,735 TOTAL

with combined requests exceeding the

total funding available, demonstrating

strong community demand for

educational support.

BACK TO SCHOOL

This year we launched our Amazon Business

School Supplies Program that serviced 533

students.

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Continued

strengthening

relationships with

internal teams, tribal

enterprises, and

external partners to

support

organizational goals

and community wellbeing.

Oversaw |

coordination of key

aH projects and

efficiency, services,

and long-term

sustainability.

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Initiatives to improve

Maintained a focus

Sh CK Committed to

on communication,

strategic leadership

transparency, and All that supports

community soul growth,

engagement across

all initiatives. accountability, and

positive impact for

our community.

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PLANT MAINTENANCE

BUILDINGS MAINTAINED = SERVICEREQUESTS | | GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Qs e COMPLETED Approximately

Tribal facilities

across Lapwai,

80+ Orofino, Kamiah, 420+ _Aq 50

aed osebh een Work orders —AuL Facilities

: completed over -__ a :

6 months. Requiring ongoing upkeep.

| A CONSTRUCTION & PREVENTATIVE Ay WORKFORCE

ENOVATION PROJECTS > MAINTENANCE me DEVELOPMENT &

° Maintenance has completed a HVAC Unit OUTLOOK

number of renovations an _ nits:

office remodels IF Quarterly inspection ge 100% of staff completed

e Repair of the Hayes property | ‘<—"_ of approximately 75 ae y cy y

| fence and gate total units raining

e Replace kitchen sink and .

cabinet at Senior Citizens Fire Safety: Completed training for

Kitchen | ; Inspected 250 fire pa organiza iona ll

¢ Completion of new Planning extinguishers and fire compllance as well as

and Economic Development | suppression system at building a new shop

° installation of new Drinking Phinney Building Alex Jackson and Winfred

fountain \ bottle fill station at . Security: Perezcompleted _

Pineewaus Community Center Inspections of security Locksmith Certification

e Install new irrigation control systems across all Bea

valve at Phinney building

e Repair handicap ramp at the

Plan to implement

serviced buildings management software to

Child Support enforcement improve scheduling,

office

DAY LABOR

137

tracking, and

productivity

HIGHLIGHTS | PAST 4-MONTHS

;

eet 63 [4 14.

PROJECTS A oo H 14 | ACTIVE Ges CEMETARY

COMPLETED n TRIBAL CONTRACTORS ASSESSMENTS

Projects addressed | DEPARTMENT PROJECTS Assessments were completed

community needs while A total of 63 individuals at 14 cemeteries located on

providing hands-on work Projects were reimbursed, were actively engaged, Nez Perce Tribal lands. Fuelsexperience. supporting program many of which face reduction work was initiated

; ; sustainability while barriers to traditional at four locations: Spalding

Projects included elder offering participants’ real- | employment and Cemetery, Jonah Hayes

support, yard maintenance, world work experience. benefitted from Cemetery, Chaweekta

and department assistance. practical experience. Cemetery, and Lapwai Tribal

A Cemetery.

ENHANCES WORKFORCE COMMUNITY PROJECTS $73,826

DEVELOPMENT Helping maintain safe and ole! TO CONTRACTORS

through practical comfortable living esuring that these funds are

experience and skill growth. environments. 123 put directly back into our

community projects: 85 in community.

Lapwai, 19 in Kamiah, and 19

in surrounding areas.

Cxecittive Liivecfion

Blewett House renovations

occurred to accommodate needs

of Fisheries staff.

Alexander Jackson and Winfred

Perez (not pictured) recently

attended locksmith training.

PI-NEE-WAUS COMMUNITY CENTER

The Community Centers are advocates of deterring destructive behavior for tribal youth, providing a gym or youth

engagement. Our primary responsibility is to provide facilities for tribal departments, entities, boards & commissions,

and the public at large.

For the month of April-August 2026, we provided the following facility usage:

e Daily gym usage from youth to adults was 50-150 people

e Employee Noon-Hour consisted of 12-18 participants

e Private Reservations (Birthdays, Namegivings, Dinners, Baby Showers, Stone Settings)- 38

e Tribal Department, Boards & Commissions, and Entity Reservations- 35

¢ Tournaments, Pow-Wows, Stickgame Reservations- 36

¢ Memorials & Funerals- 7

¢ Cancellations- 2

Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center Youth Activities:

¢ Collaborated on events with Tribal Departments- 9

¢ Collaborated event with Lapwai High School- 1

¢ Collaborated event with City of Lapwai- 1

e Pi-Nee-Waus events- 2

e Hosted Summer Youth Intern Employment- 2

finance Giparfinen

Elizabeth Bohnee, Finance Manager

208.843.7317

Mission Statement

Provide accurate and timely financial reports to the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee (NPTEC), all programs,

and grant and contract funding agency partners, process financial transactions in a timely manner, consistent

with the Tribe's Finance Manual and in accordance with the appropriate governmental accounting and auditing

standards applicable to the Tribe, and ensure that tribal investments and other assets are properly maintained,

adequate internal controls are in place, and that such assets are prudently managed to provide a sound financial

future for the Tribe, its enrolled members and for subsequent generations of the Nez Perce people.

Goals & Accomplishments

Manage 513 Budgets Budget Breakdown

Manage 513 budgets, that include reviewing expenditures to

_ Grants 402

ensure expenses are allowable and there are sufficient funds, .

working with departments on budget modifications, addressing TribalFunds 90

questions or concerns, processing drawdowns, and submitting Other 21

quarterly and annual reports to funding agencies. TOTAL 513

Building for the Future Completed FY25 Audit Staffing & Operations

Developing succession plans and Finalized the FY25 Tribe Financial The Grants & Finance Specialist

delegation of authority for each Audit and submitted the Single position is being replaced with a

position, starting with the Finance Audit to the Federal Audit new position, Purchasing &

Manager and Director of General Clearinghouse by June 30, 2026. Inventory Technician, that is

Accounting. A Finance Deputy currently being advertised.

Director position is currently being

advertised. The Grants & Finance

Specialist position is being replaced

with a new position, Purchasing &

Inventory Technician, that is Accounts Payable

currently being advertised. shabelimighhedbaiees

Accounts Receivable Data

30,000

24,545

FY27 Indirect Cost 0,049

20,000

Rate Proposal

10,000 8,448 mFY2025

The Finance Department worked 5,433

. 4,059 3,507 m FY2026 (8/31/26)

with the consultant to complete _ Eas

the FY27 Indirect Cost Rate : Accounts

a a Accounts Payable Purchase Orders

proposal in mid-August, that Receivable

required in-depth analysis of myo 24,545 4,059 os

@ FY2026 (8/31/26) 20,049 3,507 5,433

indirect expenses. The proposal is

pending NPTEC approval to

submit to the Interior Business

Center.

The Finance team is responsible for ensuring that all financial processes move smoothly and efficiently, while

maintaining strict compliance with established policies and procedures. Documents submitted to Finance are

reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Documents are routed to the appropriate staff for

review, processing, and completion.

Aimar Kegeuroes

Melissa Guzman, HR Manager

teamhr@nezperce.org | 208.843.7332

Purpose

It is the purpose of the Human Resources Department to promote tribal sovereignty, foster employment

opportunities for the tribal community, and provide a healthy employment environment. The focus includes

Tribal and Indian preference, integrity, sensitivity, and implementation of cultural values in service delivery.

Recruitment Activity

° so er,

8 Retirees 39 20

Total P

We sincerely thank each and every one of you for your hard work, Recruitments 19

commitment, and professionalism throughout the years. Administered Pending/Open

@. ein THe Grade 15 Grade 16

7 4 wil our HR Specialist and Below and Above

ad ; Robert Kipp

for his 16 years of service in HR, with 31 years overall.

Accomplishments Future Projects

Nez Perce Tribe Career Fair Supervisor Training

April 23, 2026 HRM Revisions

Working draft submitted to HR Subcommittee

Monthly Management Team Meetings

. Employee Performance & Evaluation

Quarterly 401K Board Meetings Management Revisions

Insurance Brokerage Monthly Meetings Compensation Study

NPT Entity Quarterly Meetings Plan Retirement Education

Training: (2) CPR/ First Aid / AED Risk Assessment of Tribal Buildings and

Property

Nez Peree Tribal Government

Employee Statistical Report

As of September 1, 2026

Nez Perce Tribal Government

Total Employees

54, 9% 398, 63%

MNezPerce mOtherTribe mNon-Preference

Total Number of Employees: 627

Nez Perce Tribal Member: 398

Other Tribe: 54

Non-Preference: 175

Grade 16 & Above

Total Number of Employees: 280

Nez Perce Tribal Member: 149

Other Tribe: 13

Non-Preference: 118

Positions Grade 15 and Below

57, 16%

41, 12%

249, 72%

MNezPerce mOtherTribe mNon-Preference

Positions Grade 16 and Above

118, 42%

149, 53%

13, 5%

mNezPerce mOtherTribe mNon-Preference

Grade 15 & Below

Total Number of Employees: 347

Nez Perce Tribal Member: 249

Other Tribe: 41

Non-Preference: 57

te)

Risk Management - Claims Report

6 6

3 3

1 1 1

ay 000 000 off. 000

April May June July August

mAuto General Liability mProperty mWorkers Comp

Anthony D. Johnson, DPED Manager

208.621.3565

116 GRANTS AND NOTICE OF INTENTS PROCESSED

( ‘ 21 DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAMS HAVE APPLIED FOR GRANTS: AGRICULTURE,

(OO nC) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, CHILD SUPPORT, COMMUNICATIONS, FISHERIES,

i hf i TEAM NIMIIPUU ENERGY, EDUCATION, ERWM, AIR QUALITY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTION,

NATURAL RESOURCES, NWIC, SOCIAL SERVICES, SENIOR CITIZENS, WATER

WORK RESOURCES, DFRM WATERSHED, WILDLIFE, PLANNING, TERO, & CULTURAL

RESOURCES.

$59,631,365 $3,781,076 $3,262,211

TOTAL PROPOSED FUNDING TOTALINDIRECT BUDGETED MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED

Notice of Intent utilized in order to plan for future

G RA NTS & N O grant submittals and prevent duplication of

R EVI EWS efforts.

Grant Reviews authorized for grant submission,

budgets, and attachments per grant Notice of

Funding Availability.

Projects in process:

AmpliFund software - grant tracking & reporting implementation

Tribal data/census/demographics/ownership

Grant website development www.nezperce.org/grants

Planning website development

Grant training & technical assistance

Grant Management Assistance Provided: ¢ Assisting with the development and collaborating

with Law & Order on a DOJ CTAS Purpose Area #5

e Assisted Law & Order Department with final projects, funding opportunity.

workshops, and closeout of DOJ COSSUP grant.

e Recruiting Administrative Support and Data Analyst

e Participated on the recruitment and review panel for position for the Department of Planning & Economic

contractual grant writers with the selection of Sovereign Development.

Safety Solutions and Eisner Advisory Group LLC to assist

tribal departments and programs in the pursuit of funding « Managing CRITFC Local Food Access Program Food

opportunities. Sovereignty Project which will be distributing food

to tribal members until the end of 2026. Please keep

¢ Collaborated and coordinated the ANA EAGLE grant for a an eye out for flyers and notices.

Comprehensive Economic Development and

Infrastructure Master Plan.

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TRANSPORTATION

AHT’WY CIRCULATION

ROAD

Aht’Wy Circulation Road Project

are the roads within the Aht’Wy

Complex. Plans, Specifications,

and Estimates (PS&E) is near

completion. Once the final draft

is completed, grants will be

pursued for the construction

phase. It is also planned to amend

the contract to include a new

bridge over Aht’ Wy Creek to gain

access to newly acquired

property.

PREVENTATIVE APPALOOSA EXPRESS

MAINTENANCE SAVINGS RIDERS

Earlier this year, Transit tested a Appaloosa Express provided safe

mobile mechanic service to mobility service between Kooskia

provide maintenance on the and Lewiston Valley.

existing Fleet. The change has

been positive for both bus fleet

and budget. Road Maintenance is

now implementing the service to

their work vehicles to save time

and money.

16-2 Years

OPERATING FUNDING RESERVE

The Transportation Team strives to

NEW BUSES maintain a 1.5-2 year budget to ensure

operations can operate if federal funding is

Five new buses have arrived in discontinued. This 1.5-2 year window will

provide time for the Tribe to strategize, give

July/August. After prep, the new fleet employees time to seek other employment,

should be on the road by October. be prepared for little or no road work, and

inform ridership regarding lack of transit

services.

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

ECDP BUILDING

KAMIAH GOVERNANCE

YOUNG HORSEMAN

PARADE GROUNDS CENTER BUILDING

TOTAL FUNDING: TOTAL FUNDING:

TOTAL FUNDING:

$9,745,544.00 $40,842.00 $81,915.52

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FUNDING SOURCES:

CCDF: $2,984,378.00

(Requirements Complete)

ARPA: $49,710.00

(EDA Funding Received)

LOC: $1,711,447.00

FUNDING SOURCES:

ARPA: $11,382.00

SRBA: $29,460.00

FUNDING SOURCES:

TRIBE: $73,615.52

SRBA: $8,300.00

(Notice to Proceed STATUS: STATUS:

Issued) Sealing of the effluent e Building has been

tank need to be moved

completed along with the _

STATUS: installation of the e Utility hookups and

Voluntary Termination of

EDA Grant due to Section

106 Compliance.

Completed for CCDF

Funding application to

replace EDA funding.

being used for

Amsaaxpa

improvements.

drainfield.

a Issues: Site Security

being completed.

Managed by Enterprises.

Mobile Stage

$255,995.00 °

9 ue PURCHASED

Notes: EDA Security

Agreement Filed.

NOTES:

STATUS: COMPLETE

EDA TOURISM \ Amsaaxpa Property ICDBG GRANT OMe oneou ee

GRANTS PROJECT $435,000.00 PROJECTS _

STATUS: STATUS:

TOTAL GRANT FUNDING: Requesting sole source TOTAL GRANT FUNDING: e Closeout in process

$1,000,000.00 rocurement due to no $2,399,850.00

ids received.

. We NPT Detention Center

NOTES: Spalding Mill Site

ARCHITECT/ERIGINEERING Site plan submitted. $500,000.00 $1,000,000.00

$80,000.00 Permits approved. STATUS:

’ . Womer is the engineer. STATUS: = Culedondenen

e¢ Closeout in process ;

(Indigenous

9 Stedman Property . Knowledge) Elder

$215,000.00 9 “4009 Proper Interviews

, . ee ge was

STATUS: Dist ssO OO * Project Site has

Funding for this site is NOTES: , cleared the

Environmental Review

e Closed out

Closeout in process

—?

Panning &

NPT GOVERNANCE CENTER

STATUS: NOTES: ee

¢ On-going. ¢ No funding identified.

¢ National Guard completed drone flyover « Awaiting scheduling for sitework

for topographical planning. excavation.

e The Tribe will be submitting a new IRT

{ Funding Application this month.

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LAW & JUSTICE WALLOWA SENIOR WELLNESS

EXPANSION METHODIST CHURCH CENTER

TOTAL FUNDING: TOTAL FUNDING:

$1,399,829.00 STATUS: $147,000.00

Demolition permit issued

STATUS: by Wallowa County.

° Request for STATUS:

Qualification

packages have been PENDING: COMPLETE

submitted. Approved to move _ PENDING:

e There are 7 potential forward with auctioning e Water well has been

contractors. salvage. drilled.

NEXT STEPS: e Installing electrical

Fisheries staff and connectin

relocated. water well to the

¢ Demolition of main waterline.

Fisheries offices on

Lolo Street.

FREEDOM TEWEEPUU

FITNESS COMMUNITY CENTER

STATUS: (4) STATUS:

Initial inspection On hold due to lack of

completed. funding.

NOTES: | NOTES:

Site use to be NPTEC has authorized

determined. design funding.

Peparlwer of Techwelsyy Gervicey

Melissa King, DTS Manager

208.843.7307

Nez Perce

Network Systems

Information

Telecommunication

Sytems ’

Our Team Grants Successfully Closed Out

19 troauetory 1

employees | nPYe®® | Employees USDA

Tribal

Cybersecurity

Grant

Broadband

Technical

Assistance Grant

BROADBAND EXPANSION

Idaho BEAD Grant Initiative

DTS continues to advance the Idaho Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Grant Initiative,

working to secure funding for a $27 million broadband infrastructure deployment that would extend service to

approximately 5,000 eligible locations across the Reservation. This represents a major rescope of the original

$10 million proposal, which targeted roughly 2,000 new locations, reflecting both expanded need and

strengthened project design.

Original Project Scope

$13,536,050

Total Project Cost

$3,400,000

Tribal Match (in-kind contribution)

2,054

Eligible Service Locations

1 8 cet 8ts- ta Submson

at08 ape eocee

Nez Perce BEAD

Initial Project Submission

Project Rescope

$35,507,797

Total Project Cost

$8,900,000

Tribal Match (in-kind contribution)

5,419

Eligible Service Locations

Nez Perce BEAD

Initial and Expanded Project Submissions

Peparuerd, of Techueligy Gervices

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

IT Infrastructure and Maintenance

66 29 21 6

AC Units New Network Generators Window

Serviced APs Serviced Servers

Upgraded

2 VMware

6 b 6 Servers

Cc it

Nom mcceet ener Ceanaen” 6 Replaced

witches

Switches Installed 2 Upgraded

5) Scheduled

Completed Fiber Connections

Orofino: TWP > Fisheries

400 ft Fiber (12 strand)

DPED > Natural Resources

2,400 ft Fiber (12 strand)

200 ft trench | 900 ft conduit

90 ft Asphalt cut/new

80 network lines Cultural site survey

request.

ITD permit | City of Lapwai

TANF Warehouse > Transit

800 ft Fiber (12 strand)

80 ft trench | 80 ft conduit

9 network lines

NEZ PERCE NETWORK

SYSTEMS

Appointments by service

33)

Wireless Techs

Account

Cancellations

al,

Lead Tech

aA)

Service Calls

=Site survey = Installation = Troubleshooting

Monthly Revenue (921 Total Customers)

August

$45,622.00

200 ft trench | 200 ft conduit

Work Orders

' 822 ' 556 ' 266

\ Opened ‘Completed Still Active

Work Order Categories

Other/Uncategorized

Software & Apps

General Support

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

29) a2

New fiber to facility Line Locates

connections

ITD Permits:

811 Locates since DPED Track- It Requests

May 2026 Blewett House (all complete)

(with traffic

control plan)

KIYE RADIO

KIYE Radio Station received several donations this

year due to the decrease in funds from Corporation

for Public Broadcasting, anonymous donors.

Fundraising Revenue Donations

GC Fundraiser Received:

$728 and

Upcoming:

UNDERWRITERS (Current) FIOMOO

Platinum (2) 2,500 each

Clearwater River Casino, Itse Ye-Ye Casino

Gold (3) $1,200 each

Nimiipuu Fund, Long Camp RV,

Human Supports

Bronze (3) $3630 each)

Sassy Squatch Ice Cream & Deli, Nez Perce Small

Business, Nez Perce Traditions Gift Shop

Joseph Oatman, DFRM Manager

208.843.7320

ADMINISTRATION

EFFORTS ON SNAKE RIVER SALMON RESTORATION

Provide technical, scientific, and policy support for treaty rights protection.

Provide anadromous and resident fish recovery and restoration actions.

Expand harvest opportunities for Tribal members and the regional community.

Restore and recover watersheds for healthy environment.

Monitor and evaluate production, habitat, and harvest actions and engage in “applied

science”.

e Ensure harvest and conservation actions comply with tribal laws and policies.

$24 Million 163 93 NPTTRIBAL

DFRM 2026 EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES

7O NON-TRIBAL/

RECURRING FUNDING NON- NEZ PERCE

KEY ISSUES (SINCE SPRING 2026)

WALLOWA LAKE SOCKEYE WASINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL \

REINTRODUCTION OFFICE VISITS

e The pilot project saw first adult e Assisted NPTEC with conveying dire

returns in 2026 with 798 sockeye status of salmon, poor Snake River

spring/summer Chinook fish runs and

e Planning for small ceremonial early treaty fishery closures in 2026,

fishery in Wallowa River in 2027, and 2026 Wallowa Lake sockeye

potentially putting fish into Wallowa reintroduction project, and support for

Lake pinniped (California Sea Lions and

KO Steller Sea Lions) lethal removal efforts

CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT

37 FALL FISHERY

CASES OPEN: August 15, 2026

Apil 2026- August 2026

Fishing Cases

Outside Agency Assists

Citizens Assists

Littering Cases

Trespass Cases

Hunting Case

Vandalism Case

Alcohol Violation

Animal Complaint

Target Closure

Dates:

Fall Chinook - October 15

Coho - November 19

Steelhead - December 31

PRPRPPNWAD

HARVEST

SRB FALL 2026 SBR

SPRING/SUMMER

eee CHINOOK REVIEW

STEELHEAD

FALL CHINOOK

are =G 8,200

a=={ 72,000 (a

2,505

TOTAL ADULTS FORECAST

(19 Unclipped Fish)

(2,486 Hatchery Adults)

(85 Jacks)

2026-2027 MONTANA BUFFALO HUNT

This program is now preparing for the local fall hunting

season and the upcoming Montana Buffalo Hunt. Once the

season for the start of Montana Buffalo Hunt is enacted,

officers will prepare for detailing. This last season was

rather poor with only 27 buffalo harvested, along with 8

elk.

SNAKE RIVER BASIN MARINE DERIVED NUTRIENT

ENHANCEMENT & TRIBAL HARVEST ATTAINMENT PROJECT

e Wewill be returning marine derived nutrients to rivers

while increasing Tribal harvest of salmon and steelhead

during the fall season in the Snake River Basin.

e Historically over 2 million salmon and steelhead.

returned to and spawned in the Snake River Basin .

providing critical marine derived nutrients to the rivers

and to the Nimiipuu.

¢ Current returns provide only asmall fraction of this

past bounty.

e Positions are available for “Fish Harvesters” and “Fish

WATERSHED

AMERICAN/ GROOKED

RIVE

Big Elk Creek Culvert

replacement project to be

implemented in summer

2026 that will open several

miles of habitat.

LOWER SOUTHFORK

CLEARWATER RIVER

Contracted an engineering

firm to develop designs for

upcoming projects on an

approximately two-mile

stretch between the Stites

bridge and the Clearwater

Valley High School in Kooskia.

Processors” as independent contractors. Tribal.

members need to complete necessary forms for this.

STAFFING:

SOUTHFORK SALMON

RIVER/ LITTLE SALMON

Zena Creek Fish Passage

Project will remove an

earthen dam on Zena Creek

to reestablish natural stream

processes and open 4.36

miles of high-quality habitat.

NORTHEAT OREGON

Design a river and floodplain

restoration project on six

miles across 50 acres of

Chesnimnus Creek.

Coordinating with Bureau of

Reclamation (BOR) and three

private landowners on the

Lostine River for a floodplain

project.

JACK YEAROUT

serve as the Harvest Director legals

was Officially promoted to

LOCHSA WATERSHED

Working to complete design

for Wispin”’iitpe Meadow

Restoration project to include

road removal, road reconstruction, and channel

work in Pack Creek.

LAPWAI CREEK

Coordinating with ITD to

remove 5 pullouts in

Culdesac canyon.

PRODUCTION

LAMPREY 2026

eels translocated from fish ladders at

Bonneville Dam, The Dalles Dam and

John Day Dam to the Snake Basin.

SPRING/SUMMER CHINOOK

BROODSTOCK COLLECTION

Enough adult salmon have been

collected to fill the hatchery

production programs for 2026.

RESEARCH

2026 FALL CHINOOK RUN

FORECAST

Qonyililatiorg

Dworshak Fish Hatchery

Manager

Ms. Shebala began working at

Dworshak Hatchery as a fish

culture technician in 2017. She

now manages Dworshak

Hatchery which is one of the

largest hatcheries for salmon

and steelhead in the United

States (annual production is

2.1 million steelhead, 2.0

million spring Chinook and

over 1.0 million coho).

FISH MARKING, PARR SURVEYS

TAGS & STUDIES & POPULATION

MONITORING

Over 2.6 million Conducted parr

fish marked surveys and

annually to population

evaluate survival, | density _

migration, growth, | monitoring

and habitat use. across key

tributaries.

PREDATION &

MORTALITY STUDIES

Researched

pelican and

cormorant

predation ;

hrough hazing,

roost surveys,

and PIT tag

recovery;

counted 500+

pelicans in

Clearwater/Snake

system.

aptured and

removed over |

200 Walleye with

new removal

efforts.

TO OUR NEW HATCHERY MANAGERS

Kooskia National Fish Hatchery

Manager

Ms. Warden began working at

Kooskia Hatchery as a fish

culture technician in 2016. She

now manages Kooskia

Hatchery which produces

650,000 spring Chinook, and

acclimates another 800.000

from Clearwater Hatchery as

well as 500,000 coho and

300,000 steelhead juveniles

annually.

2026 FALL STEELHEAD

FORECAST

NON-NATIVES

SPECIES

RESEARCH

Conducted lake

trout gill-netting

and secured

funding for

acoustic

telemetry to

study impacts on

reintroduced

sockeye in

OUTREACH &

WORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENT

Provided multiple

internship .

opportunities

across the

Reservation,

iving students

ands-on |.

experience in

smolt trapping,

tagging, nutrient

supplementation,

NUTRITION

SUPPLEMENTATION

RESEARCH

Collected and

outplanted

4,000+ postspawn Chinook

carcasses;

continued studies

testing juvenile

growth response

to marine-derived

Wallowa Lake; P

and coordinated ee nutrients.

quagga/zebra habitat’.

mussel early monitoring.

detection

surveys.

hel loc

Eric Kash Kash, Interim DNR Manager

208.843.7400

CULTURAL RESOURCES

ENTHNOGRAPHY

CULTURAL LARGE SCALE FCRPS TECHNICAL ELDER

LANDSCAPE STUDIES LANDSCAPE STUDIES WORKING GROUPS TOUR

Completed 6 cultural

landscape studies to

fulfill section 106

compliance and treaty

reserved rights of the

Nez Perce Tribe- for

Federal Agencies and

Private Companies

(Spalding/ Lewiston,

Ahsahka, Columbia River,

Bullrun River)

TRADITIONAL

CULTURAL PROPERTIES

Monitored 10 Traditional

Cultural Properties

(TCPs) for the FCRPS

through US Army Corps

of Engineers (USACE) and

Bonneville Power

Administration (BPA)

Working on 3 large-scale

landscape studies for

wind/solar projects on

Nez Perce traditional

homelands-approx.

750,000 acres of land in

Oregon and Washingtonand working on 3

contracts with federal

and state agencies

ACRES

SURVEYED

Performed on-site

cultural resource surveys

on approx. 400,000

acres of Nez Perce

traditional lands and

usual and accustomed

areas from Spalding to

Portland

Participate in 3 technical

working groups through

Federal Columbia River

Power System (FCRPS)

Wana Pa Koot Koot,

timfimap, Payos Kuus

Cuukwe (PKC) with fellow

river tribes and federal

partners Bonneville

Power Administration

(BPA) and US Corps of

Engineers

Participated in biennial

FCRPS WPKK Elders Tour

with 4 tribal elders

TRIBAL YOUTH

INTERNS

Employed 4 tribal youth

over the summer as

Cultural Resource

Program interns

ACRES IN

NEGOTIATION

Negotiating multiple contracts for ethnographic

studies to survey approx. 600,000 acres of land for

proposed projects across Nez Perce country

including a story map detailing the journey from

Lapwai to Celilo Falls and a Determination of

Eligibility for the mouth of the Tucannon River

NAGPRA

PORTLAND ART MUSEUM

The CRP Director and NAGPRA Coordinator

conducted a collection review with the Portland

Art Museum (PAM). Following the consultation, the

Tribe identified a Nez Perce Medicine bundle

(87.88.99) and submitted a claim on May 6. The

claim is now progressing through the NAGPRA

repatriation process.

SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM

OF ANTHROPOLOGY

Consulted with the Smithsonian National

Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)

regarding the repatriation of Nez Perce

materials taken during the Clearwater Battle in

1877. The materials are currently progressing

through NMAI’s internal repatriation process

under its “Ethical Returns” initiative.

ARCHAEOLOGY PROGRAM

ON-RESERVATION

74, Project reviewed

and commented on

BIA Ag lease renewals, NPS

fence repairs, Tribal

Forestry salvage projects,

EPA rock pit permits, USDA

Rural Development

projects, FEMA emergency

road repairs, and ITD

highway and sidewalk

projects

OFF-RESERVATION

Project reviewed

Idaho, Kansas, Montana,

Oklahoma, Oregon, and Washington

federal, state, and local agencies

and governments sent projects

for review

val

NEZ PERCE LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Nez Perce Language Program (NPLP) is currently

partnering with Washington State University (WSU) on

a two-year Spencer Himyunéewit Research Partnership

molec. sub-contracted to NPLP

over the two-year project

The project focuses on researching curriculum delivery

methodology and development of domain-based

curriculum, a proven language perpetuation model

among language immersion prgrams. The domain-

based curriculum is focued on particular areas within

one’s immediate environment.

NLPL is researching and developing 12 contemporary

and cultually significant Nimipuutimpt language

domains to expand curriculum resources across

schools and universities within the Nez Perce

homelands.

NAGPRA

Received NAGPRA notices from Allen County

(PA) Museum, Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau

of Reclamation, Oregon Historical Society,

University of California-Davis, and the University

of Utah.

PROJECTS

13 Completed

8 In-Progress

6 New Contracts

ACRES SURVEYED

369 On-Reservation

173 Off-Reservation

ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRAININGS

SUES Washington

15 Recorded Department of

8 Updated Archaeology and

Historic Preservation:

Architecture 101 -

Learning Building

Forms

21 Monitored

HANFORD

incr of

Keseareeg

Kamiah Activities

e Mamay'asnim Hitéemenwees (Mon & Wed, 40

students served)

Kamiah Kindergarten (Tues, 20 students served)

Kamiah Middle School (Thurs, 20 students served)

Boys & Girls Club (Fri) (12 students served)

NWIC (Tues-Thurs) (6 enrolled students, open to

community)

¢ Community Cultural Enrichment

Lapwai Activities

e Lapwai School District: (200+ students served)

o Weekly classes at Lapwai Elementary (Mon-

Thurs)

(Mon-Fri)

e University of Idaho: contracted $16,000 for four

online NPL courses

¢ Northwest Indian College: partnership with NPLP to

provide course instruction and curriculum

development for Summer 2026

e Lewis-Clark State College: 2026 LCSC Native

American Awareness Week Language Bowl (60

participants)

LAND SERVICES

GIS & TECHNOLOGY

The people of Land Services would tell you that the

year began with a kind of quiet determination—no

fanfare, no speeches—just the steady hum of servers

being prepared for their next evolution. Ina small

office where screens glow long after sunset, the Land

Services GIS team pushed forward with the adoption of

ArcGIS Enterprise 11.5, a release promising sharper

tools and cleaner, faster workflows. With it came new

ways to gather truth from the land: refined data

management, geotagged photo capabilities, anda

newly acquired drone camera able to read the subtle

signals of plant stress, a technological eye trained to

see what human eyes often miss. These upgrades,

unglamorous but essential, formed the backbone of a

more efficient, more informed future.

BIO-CONTROL

STAY INFORMED 04/06/26 HCRC#2026-600-009

Survey Vehicle and Equipment Use in

7 igdonueincs Support of Management of Weeds Near

reviewed 200 East and North of Route 4S of the

Hanford Site, Benton County, Washington

4/6-9/26 Section 110 Block Survey south/southeast of Hanford

Townsite

04/22/26 Section 110 Site Monitoring South of Yakima Barricade

04/30/26 HCRC#2026-600-011Survey Installation, Operation,

and Maintenance/Repair of Generators and Uninterruptible Power

Supply Units

05/6-7/26 Section 110 Site Monitoring South of Energy Northwest

5/1-6/11/26 Survey Restoration to Support Recovery of Habitats

05/14/26 HCRC#2024-600-007 Survey Wood Pole Test and Treat

Program, Replacement, and Maintenance of the D500 Distribution

The Tribe’s bio-control program continued its

long fight against invasive species, working

toward a new agent in development that may

finally suppress crupina vulgaris, a stubborn

invader lingering on tribal lands.

AGRICULTURE

The Agricultural Program is working to update

the Agricultural Resource Management Plan

and promote Climate-Smart practices. Through

partnerships with the University of |daho’s

IAMP initiative, producers adopted practices

such as no-till farming, cover cropping, bio-char,

nutrient management, and prescribed grazing.

Line Utility Poles

incr of

ively Kegoareeg

HORSE PROGRAM

The Land Services Horse Program, '

threads tradition into modern life

with every hoofbeat. Three interns ay f°

learned the art of good horsemanship _

and horse management practices, while

readying the horses for sale. Young riders

carried the Nation’s colors into rodeos, parades,

and war memorial ceremonies. The Nez Perce

horse is the beat of NezPerce lifeways. These

appearances were more than ceremonial; they

were declarations. Of continuity. Of resilience.

Of a people who honor their past by riding

confidently into their future.

The Environmental Restoration

& Waste Management (ERWM)

Program works to protect Nez Perce people,

lands, air, water, natural and cultural resources,

and treaty-reserved rights from pollution and

hazardous activities. The Program's primary

responsibilities include Hanford Remediation,

Air Quality, Emergency Management, and the

anton Natural Resource Damage Assessment

During this reporting period, ERWM continued

to represent the Tribe in cleanup and policy

decisions affecting the Hanford Nuclear Site

while also monitoring changes in federal

priorities that could affect the pace and

direction of cleanup.

HANFORD REMEDIATION

e Submitted FY27 Cooperative Agreement

funding application to DOE for FY2026-2030

to support Tribal participation in Hanford

cleanup.

¢ Continued monthly coordination with

Washington State Ecology and participated

in discussions with DOE and the Tri-Party

agencies.

e Monitoring cleanup of Hanford’s Central

Plateau, including operation of the Low-

Activity Waste treatment system and the

second waste-treatment melter. Reviewing

proposals for alternative treatment methods

such as grouting and potential off-site

treatment and transportation.

e Reviewing cleaup and demolition

activities involving contaminated

facilities, tank wastes, waste-managment

areas, and other projects under federal

and state environmental laws.

e Protecting groundwater and the

Columbia River remains a top priority.

Reveiwing groundwater contamination, vadose

zone movement, and ongoing efforts to identify

and control sources of contamination.

FORESTRY

FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN (FMP)

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

We began a long and arduous journey back in 2019 to

revise the Forest Management Plan (FMP). The prior plan

was approved in 1998. The FMP and EA are currently

being reviewed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Upon

BIA approval, the FMP will be moved forward for Nez

Perce Tribal Executive Committee review. The FMP and EA

are available at:

https://nezperceforestryandfire.com/forestry/

FOREST HISTORY REPORT

The BIA offers funding to draft forest history reports

spanning every decade. This report is a BIA requirement

that assembles and measures management challenges

and success towards FMP objectives. The first report was

written for the 1855-1988 planning period. The 1989-1999

report has been recently finalized. A contract is in place

with Historical Research Associates, Inc., out of Missoula,

MT to complete a history report for the 2000-2025

timeframe. History reports are available at:

https://nezperceforestryandfire.com/forestry/

Continued development of a Long-Term Stewardship

framework to ensure monitoring, records, access control,

and continued Tribal involvment for generations.

Evaluating new nuclear and energy development proposals

at Hanford and their potential impacts on cleanup

obligations, land use, cultural resources, and treaty

interests.

Recent dicussions about hunting near Rattlesnake Mountain

highlight the need to understand future land and resource

use while contamination remains in portions of the Hanford

landscape.

Improving communication with Tribal leadership,

membership, and youth through through educational

oppotunities, the ERWM website, publications, and other

media.

LOOKING AHEAD

Hanford is entering a period of significant change. Waste

management is moving from decades of construction and

planning toward active operations, while federal staffing

changes and new energy development initiatives could

influence future cleanup priorities and land use.

incr of

WATER RESOURCES

Keseareeg

The Water Resources Division protects and manages the Tribe’s water resources through utility services, water

quality monitoring, water rights protection, environmental cleanup, and community e

ucation. Our work

ensures safe drinking water, safeguards Treaty-reserved resources, restores lands, and strengthens the health

and resilience of Tribal communities.

SURFACE WATER

PROGRAM

Completed major field

work for

comprehensive water

quality monitoring in

select tributaries in

the Lower Clearwater

River subbasin.

Implemented a fiveyear toxics monitoring

study with USGS.

Conducted harmful

algal bloom monitoring

in Reservation

waterbodies

throughout the

summer.

E supporting the Palouse

WATER RIGHTS :

ADMINISTRATION

Continued review of

state water-right

applications and

technical coordination

to protect Tribal water

resources

Submitted technical

comment on water

right requests.

Continued work

River Basin

Adjudication and

ongoing investigations.

J \

NONPOINT SOURCE -

POLLUTION PREVENTION

Continued implementation and

monitoring of riparian and

agricultural best management

practices to reduce sediment and

nutrient input to Reservation

waters.

Maintained restoration work

focused on streambank

protection, livestock exclusion,

vegetated buffers, and improved

watershed function.

Continued monitoring

and data management

Continued wetland

WETLANDS

PROGRAM

Musselshell Meadows Kamiah.

BROWNSFIELD &

ENVIRONMENTAL

Advnaced cleanup

planning and public

ealth coordination at the

old Blue North Mill site in

RECYCLING

Solid Waste

Management Plan.

ducation and fieldased outreach activities.

Kamiah.

Secured a $1.4 million °

EPA Brownfields Cleanup

Grant for the former Blue

North Mill property in

Recycling Award.

Continued environmental

site assessment and

response work to support

safe redevelopment of

Tribal properties.

funding to

expan

access.

SOLID WASTS &

¢ Completed a Integrated

Received 2026 Tribal

" Baled 18,895 pounds of

recyclable materials.

e Secured $1.16

million in EPA

recycling

UTILITIES

PROGRAM

e Continued operation of

Tribal drinking-water and

wastewater systems |

serving communities in

Lapwai and Kamiah.

e Advanced planning

efforts for long-term

water system reliability

and capacity.

WILDLIFE

( WOLF MONITORING a

PROJECT

The project has been strengthening relationships and advancing

The Wolf Program also

welcomed two new full-

time interns, Quintana

Lozon and Victor Arthur .

Applied for $50,000 in

funding through the BIA e

Tribal Youth Initiative to

support a Range Rider

CONDOR PROJECT

collaborative conservation efforts.

Key Activities

The team has reinvigorated relationships with the U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service (USFWS), The Peregrine Fund, and the North

American Lead-Free Partnership.

The Condor Team has expanded its outreach and public

engagement.

e The Condor team traveled to the World Center for Birds of Prey.

camp .

Began work ona

documentary with

Coneflower Studios

The team has also been actively reviewing wind energy

proposals and working with the NPT energy working group to

help balance the Tribe’s support for renewable energy

development with the protection of raptor habitat and

associated wildlife values. ]

DWORSHAK MITIGATION PRECIOUS LANDS

Purchased 2,015 acres called the Two Canyon Property in the MITIGATION

Cottonwood Creek drainage near Stites, ID. This acreage amount

nearly achieves the 10,000 acres of ownership as required in the

Dworshak Mitigation Agreement.

The Precious Lands

Program manages 16,286 acres of

wildlife habitat In Northeast Oregon

and adjacent Washington

@ Key Activities

(aj e Idaho Youth Service Corps (IlYSC) -

hosted a 5-member team for 2

weeks.

Treated 8 acres of Installed 1.5 Continue to monitor ¢ Showy milkweed has been

mullein and bull miles of ees [nvestigate identified just off the highway.

thistle at Post fencing at Post Ite, ees SFE an ¢ We conducted 8 surveys for

Hole Property Hole Property mitigation invertebrates and western

monarch activity.

e Mapped 16 (presumably new)

existing milkweed populations in

BIOACOUSTIC VS POINT COUNT Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

SURVEYS (MIGRATORY approximately 50% of all seed

SONGBIRDS) pods to collect our local seed

source.

. . . Bats

Preliminary reviews have already detected rare species (e.g., ;

common nighthawk, black-headed grosbeak) that have been e Acouustic bat surveys detected

detected less than 6 total times across all previous point fewer speciie than expected,

count surveys (the migratory songbird survey technique used ; ; ; .

since the inception of Precious Lands). e Silver-haired bat was identifiedas

target species in 1D, WA, OR.

ON-GOING OPERATIONS

Replaced access gate at Rye Ridge

uilt damaged fence at Rye Ridge

Treated 268-acres for noxious weeds

Documented illegal vehicle trespass

Ridge, and Tamarack

| e Need to verify this single

observation

Performed maintenance on 2 12.5-miles of road —

arse informational kiosk at Rye Ridge NOXIOUS WEEDS

Common crupina - substantial concern!

Documented continual cattle trespass at Buford, Rye Mapped by hiking at least 106.55-acres of

common crupina infestations on Paradise

Point and Rye Ridge (Joseph Canyon).

data.

ROOTS & CELERY MONITORING

It is likely that this level of infestation is

This was another “unique” year for roots and celery also occurring on Paradise Point (9.13

monitoring. The spring sampling period was already acres), but survey time was limited due to

presenting exceptionally dry conditions in Wallowa County. heat and air quality concerns.

That effort proved that at least one species that was observed) |

in the past was practically absent from the recently = See see

Education Pyoartinent

Joyce McFarland, Education Manager

208.621.4610

ADMINISTRATION

NEZ PERCE CULTURAL CAMP

The 26th Annual Nez Perce Cultural Camp was held July 20-23 at Bear Paw, Flathead Lake, and Wallowa Lake,

serving 96 students in grades 4-12. This year’s theme, “wadii...pa, nUUN niimfipuU pewc’éeye kii wéetespe ’iLéxni

’inmiiwit” [A long time ago, we the People have lived on this land (for) many years], focused on travel, place

names, and Nez Perce history in 1877. Students participated in cultural presentations, language lessons,

storytelling, arts and crafts, drumming and dancing, recreation, and other hands-on activities led by Nez Perce

cultural leaders and educators.

NEZ PERCE MEMORY STRING Nez Perce Cultural Camp honors

" Maurice “Pistol Pete” Wilson

Here are some responses, they shared. “I learned...”:

a. kids our age took care of horses long ago or had to walk if there (2001 -2025)

wasn't enough horses;

the elevation (mountain) is 8,300,

about War in 1800s,

I'm good at owl dancing,

more about other chiefs like Whitebird,

to pray in Nez Perce language,

Rock-Paper-Scissors (game) native (way),

it's important to be on time.

to respect your counselor and elders,

how to say Warrior and Bear in Niimipuutimt

the Flag Song

to take part in activities, be patient with others, and work together,

people my age were on a battle ground during war,

being safe,

Wallowa is home to Nez Perce

Nez Perce used travois to carry luggage,

building friendships,

Chief Joseph never returned to his homeland.

how to make pouches,

good to stay outside, not on phone.

N<SxecscrwrngovesagT ATK senmMang

about Big Hole war,

learned math Counselor 23 years

re-learned “I am special” song in Nez Perce, and

not to start until everyone is there Lead D rummer 25 yea rs

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

IMPACT STAFFING & PROFESSIONAL

: : wat NPTVRS continues to see

We will soon be interviewing for F

INDIVID ALS SERVED our Employment Outreach and strong demand for services

We have exceeded both our Office Specialist positions. meaningful and sustainable

A employment outcomes,

application and IPE goals Staff have continued fransition-age youth, education

professional development and training, self-employment

ORDER OF SELECTION including: opportunities, and providing

5 Papeyt aie individualized vocational

NPTVRS is currently operating ° ARK Training rehabilitation services to Native

under an Order of Selection, * Darkness to Light Americans with disabilities.

prioritizing high-need individuals

INDIVIDUALS SERVED &

IN FY26

Category 1 Category 2 Category 3

Erection Lrparfcr

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Measure: FY26 Goal

Applicants 53

Individualed Plans for 43

Employment

Successful 17

Employment Closures

PARTICIPANTS WORKING

TOWARD LONG TERM

EMPLOYMENT

Some participants will take longer to reach successful

closure becasue they are actively completing education,

training, or developing self employment opportunities.

5 enrolled in 2-year degree programs

13 enerolled in 4-year degree programs

14 in other non-degree training programs

3 pursuing self-employment

3 working toward business ownership

19 out of the 23 NAHOVA participants are trained in QPR

suicide prevention training. Several members also

trained in Photo Voice (data collection) and Focus Group

Facilitation. Majority of NAHOVA members completed 25

or more hours of community service too.

NYA participants hiked over 9 miles in two days for their

backpacking trip. Youth enjoyed fishing and swimming in

the lake, huckleberry picking along the trail, and s’mores

around the campfire, deep in the woods.

8+2 ANTICIPATED

TRANSITION STUDENTS

We are currently serving 16

transition students from

Lewiston, Lapwai, Kamiah, and

Clarkston.

Several students attended

UNITY, and a few are attending

the Idaho Youth Academy.

Transition services focus on

career exploration, work

readiness, education,

leadership, independence, and

preparing youth with disabilities

for adulthood and employment.

STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS

Nimiipuu Youth Adventures started in June and kept many

youth busy this summer. The Hiawatha Trail mountain

biking trip is a popular activity and this year we stayed at

Camp CDA too. The kids enjoyed s’mores and some

swimming the night before hitting the trail.

23 youth and young adults attended the 50th

Anniversary of the National UNITY Conference in

Oklahoma City. NAHOVA was eligible to be awarded

youth jounelt of the year for the third year in a row. (Won

it 2024).

Nez Perce Tribe NAHOVA youth council members and

SFS conducting a presentation at the National UNITY

Conference about emotional regulation and leadership.

STEP

Tribal Consultation on Education

¢ Joint Title VI application with Clarkston,

Clearwater Valley, Culdesac, and Orofino

schools to expand resources for tribal

students ($15,816 for 2026-27 school year).

Tribal consultation plan under review with

NPTEC to meet requirements of Every

Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015.

Data sharing agreement and completion of

consultation on Consolidated Federal and

State Grant Application with Kamiah schools.

Quarterly meeting with Lapwai admin.

New opportunity with Columbia Gorge

Education Services District.

Outreach to Highland, Kendrick, Moscow,

and Pullman about increasing collaboration.

Idaho Indal Education Agency (TEA) Consortium

Bae

by >

[state Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) Program

The Nez Perce Education Agency has two STEP Projects

to improve academic achievement of tribal students.

State Tribal Education Partnership

Highlights

May to August 2026

Place-based school professional

development at Selway (Kamiah)

and Spalding (Lapwai).

JOM BBQs for Clarkston and

Orofino tribal families

23 school staff attend 13 annual

Native Education Research

Summit at Rapid River,

Yellowstone, and Big Hole

Education sessions with Otis

Halfmoon on Nez Perce history in

1877 at Clear Creek and Lapwai

2025-26 school year culturally

responsive awards:

- 12™annual Dr. Arthur Taylor Jr.

teacher award to Amy Sams (Kamiah)

and Rye Hewett (Lapwai)

- 4 annual Greg Godwin teacher

helper award to Mona Farmer

(Kamiah) and Jenny Williams

(Lapwai)

CAREER CENTER

a P.L. 102-477 PROGRAM

Pathways

STUDENTS/JOB SEEKERS Industry Certification

SERVED IN FY26

Enrolled in employment,

training and/or education

programs to build

employability to enter or

retain employment

Pre-Apprenticeship Training

Career Technical Education

Prerequisite coursework for

Healthcare Industry programs

lYSC PROGRAM

1 Field Supervisor

1 Crew Lead

YOUTH EMPLOYED

IN FY26

A 13 week employment opportunity to learn about

reforestation work on three national forests and on

tribal land. The Tribe is a subrecipient with the

National Forest Foundation with U.S. Forest Service

funding and private funding for an lYSC program.

The Nez Perce Tribe is the only Tribe across the

country with access to IYSC funding.

4 Crew Members

YOUTH BUILD

Serves youth in need of

an adult basic education

plan to complete high

YOUTH school equivalency or

SERVED building reading, math

IN or writing skills above

FY26 8" grade.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS:

e ABE/GED Instruction

¢ 6mo work experience in

construction trades

e Career exploration

¢ Community services

COMMUNITY & EDUCATION

PARTNERSHIP

The Career Center Supports

partnerships with tribal education

department programs:

e Serving students at 7 school

districts with JOM and Title VI

Indian Education

e “Treaty of 1855A - Ten year

strategic Planning project

e Annual Cultural Camp

e Supporting Career Fair Events

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HIGHER EDUCATION

In the 2025-26 school year, we funded 132 scholarships for $482,098.00 tribal scholarship and

$430,438.00 BIA Higher Education Scholarship.Total= $912,536.00.

Degree types: Bachelors 57.2%, Associates 15.5%, Graduates 19.3%, and Vo-Tech 8%.

We had a slight increase of 132 students from the previous five years after pandemic, but still

-18 from our 16-year average of 150 students funded per school year.

Nez Perce Higher Education Scholarship

Students, 2010-2026

16-year average= 150 students

165 165 167 463

142 145

154

127 125 491 126 132

118

MAMAY’ASNIM HITEEMENWEES

(Mw PROGRAM SERVICES & PARTICIPATION Y ENROLLMENT &

DEMOGRAPHICS

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TOTAL SERVED

127 Children | 2 Mothers to Be

Average Attendance

¢ 93% completed parent teacher conferences

e¢ 24% Enrolled children on IEP for Head Start

e 19% Enrolled children on IFSP for Early Head Start

Health (% children completed health services) 110

Health (% children completed health services) Families Served CCDF Participants

Y Head Start | 100% 89% 96% 75% 75% {/ 2027 GRADUAT ES

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a Henistat | 75% | 7% | - | - | - | €. 29. i «14

Lapwai Kamiah

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( CHILD OUTCOMES )

Percent of children meeting benchmarks (Fall/Winter) on target for Spring Goals of 85% Met

4 * Social-Emotional - 74% ¢ Mathematics - 82% c=

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208.843.2463

3487 « $828047 12 4706 48

Total Nez Perce Collective Tribal. «= Pitect Financial Grants currently Food & Nutrition SEG

Tribal Enrollment employment ; Participants Served 65 Adult

experience Provided 7 DOJ OVC/BIA 75 Children

PROGRAM IMPACT

SENIOR CITIZENS FINANCIAL GRANTS & PROGRAM USDA FOOD &

ASSISTANCE DEVELOPMENT NUTRITION

73 37 $189,350 Elder 5 Grant Applicaitions

Elders Hotel Rooms Assistance Submitted ZAI

Burial

* Coordinate elder $156,839 Assistance j pwatded FDPIR

travel $103,758 LIHEAP 2 Not Awarded Participants

° Senior advisory ,

oard elections bani

Financial FY27 Budget

° Elder Day & $32,700 Assistance Requests 2,287

Recognition $5,500 Emergency $10,000 Mobile Food Pantry

e 3-Month Meal Cycle , Housing Participants

evelope warded for Chi use

d l d $4.900 Emergency Awarded for Child Ab

* Lapwai 106 Meals , Medical Awareness Month 71,

dally Grant Budget

rant Budge

¢ Kamiah 30 Meals $528,047 2 Modifications Lapwai - Mobile Food

a Pendi Participant

° Preparing to relocate iL Eeelnteling) abise fetes

to new tacilitty Total Extension

UUYIT KIMTI & ADULT INHIMYUNM

LATER IN LIFE PROTECTION MY RELATIVES

16 Victims Served 29 Report Responses 26 Individuals Served

@) Participants 21 Self-Neglect 12 NP Children (46.2%).

2A, Referrals 5 Neglect @) NP Women (34.65%)

oti Other Tribe Women

3 Exploitation 4h (15.4%)

e Culture as healing J, Big Children

SERIES 4 Team Meetings ,

e Youth awareness 4,

education A {eigselenel,

e Upcoming Elder eveopmen Successful

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