Nespelem

Last changed on Thu, 01/01/1970 - 00:00

Meeting with Commissioner Robert L. Bennett

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Life of Lucy Covington, Government
Summary
Lucy Covington presents an anti-termination argument to Robert L. Bennett and tribal members. Article in the Omak Chronicle, 3/17/67.

Passing of Moses

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Culture
Summary
Major Anderson brings news that Chief Moses is fatally ill near the Nespelem River. Article from the Spokesman Review, 3/26/1889.

Indians Gather for Chief Joseph

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Culture
Summary
Indians gather publicly for a memorial ceremony for Chief Joseph. Article from the Omak Chronicle dated 6/6/68.

Lucy Covington: A Native American Indian

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Life of Lucy Covington, Culture, Government, Land and Resources, Self-Determination, Termination
Summary
A documentary about Lucy Covington and her work against the termination of the Confederated Colville Tribes.
newspaper thumb

Indians Plan Celebration at Nespelem

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Culture, Land and Resources
Summary
Photograph of several tribal members on horseback from Spokane Daily Chronicle dated 7/1/1968.

Dam Plans Draw Colville Indian Ire

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Land and Resources
Summary
Detailed article on plans for the Grand Coulee Dam from the Spokane Daily Chronicle dated 2/26/1972.
Camp wide view

Encampment with a circle of tepees

Digital Heritage
Community
Eastern Washington University
Category
Culture, Land and Resources
Summary
A large circle of tepees forms an encampment on a flat plain.