​The revitalization process in todays American Culture is not an easy path for those doing the work. It takes continual dedication through all of the American distractions, entertainment, lifestyles, and the self-glorifying platforms that take us away from our true purpose. American Fanaticism runs strong on every reservation with basketball and sports taking up the majority of reservation lifestyles. 

Then there is the one place we should expect the full transmission of our language and culture, within daily tribal operations, within Indigenous education, and it is not happening anywhere; not even within tribal governments. Past fluent Nimíipuu elders would say,
"If you can't speak Nimiipuutímt then you are not Nimíipuu!"

We keep hearing "Cultural Standards" are mandated in Public Schools, where most reservation schools fall under, but it doesn't mean prioritize the Nimiipuu language and culture. It ultimately means it may be an elective but NEVER prioritized.

There are no more fluent speakers on the Nez Perce reservation. So, how can we show off our culture and language proudly when no one is speaking it and truly living it? 

We are here to honor our Nimíipuu ancestors by restoring our language and culture that they ultimately paid the price for.