Nimíipuu Protecting the Environment is hosting a flotilla on August 15th and 16th at Hells Gate State Park in Lewiston, Idaho, to celebrate the profound opportunities a free-flowing lower Snake River and abundant salmon and steelhead will bring to the Northwest—Tribal justice, ecosystem health, community resilience, recreation, and more! This special two-day event will be our biggest rally on the river in years—and will also featuring on-land activities including inspiring Tribal speakers, food, live music, a film screening, and interactive art! See the full schedule & liability waiver and RSVP here!

Continuing our traditional activities with youth in 2025

Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment
Who We Are and What We Believe...

We exist to carry on time-honored sustainable environmental practices in the tradition of the Nimiipuu by facilitating and organizing tribal youth and adults in activities for the protection, enhancement, and promotion of mother earth and the Nimiipuu culture.

Our vision is that the Nimiipuu and community members live, work, play, and pray, in an environment which sustains such activities and leaves a light foot-print for the protection of the environment and future generations.

Our Work:

To protect our 1855 Treaty and usual and accustomed areas and

To educate the tribal members and youth on current cultural and environmental issues.

To develop leaders in the environmental area for the next generation.

To promote activism within our tribes and To empower tribal members on effecting change.

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ACTIVISM

Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment is a voice for the land, water and air. We gather to support positive environmental actions and to protest threats to our treaty right. We increases public awareness and encourage collective action.

NETWORKING

Knowing that there is strength both in numbers and a common vision, Nimiipuu connects with other groups in the region who are dedicated to protecting the environment.

EDUCATE & ENGAGE

Nimiipuu organizes and/or hosts events to educate and engage the public. We work with elders and the young to facilitate intergenerational awareness and responsibility to protect what is sacred to us. We attract and develop environmental leaders for the coming generations.