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Nez Percé Language (Nimi'ipuu, Nimipu)

Nez Perce is a Penutian language of the Western Plateau. It is spoken by about 600 people in Idaho today.



˜Nez Perce Indian Language
Nez Perce language samples and resources.

˜Nez Perce Tribe Culture and History
Information and links about the Nez Perce Indians past and present.

˜Nez Perce Indian Legends
Introduction to Nez Perce mythology.



˜Nez Perce Language Resources –

Our Nez Perce Language Materials

Nez Perce Vocabulary
     Our list of vocabulary words in the Nez Perce language, with comparison to words in other Penutian languages.
Nez Perce Animal Words:
     Illustrated glossary of animal words in Nez Perce.

Nez Perce Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

Vanishing Tongues
     Article about a Cayuse/Nez Perce linguist working to save the languages of his ancestors. Includes some Nez Perce audio clips.
Nez Perce Language
     Scanned-in Nez Perce information including pronunciation and texts.
Nez Perce Words
     Some Nez Perce vocabulary.

Nez Perce Dictionaries, Audio Tapes and Language Resources

Nez Perce Dictionary
     Comprehensive Nez Perce/English dictionary for sale.

Links, References, and Additional Information

Nez Perce Language:
Encyclopedia articles on the Nez Perce Indian language.
Lenguas Sahaptin * Lenguas Sahaptianas:
Information about Nez Perce and other Sahaptian languages in Spanish.
Nez Perces * Nez Perce Tribe:
Nez Perce links.



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