Join the Nez Perce Tribe in their annual memorial to remember Chief Redheart’s band, who were imprisioned for eight months without cause at Fort Vancouver in 1877-78.
The ceremony includes singing in honor of the ancestors, the Riderless Horse (Empty Saddle) Ceremony, the Sacred Pipe Ceremony, and recognition of Veterans. Each year Nez Perce tribal members travel to sites important in their history to conduct traditional memorials to honor their ancestors.
After the ceremony, the public is encouraged to attend a traditional Native American meal, prepared and served by Bow and Arrow Culture Club located in the Artillery Barracks at 600 E. Hatheway Road, Vancouver.
There is no admission charge. Donations are welcome. Refreshments at ceremony provided by Meals on Wheels.
Located in the field to the north of the Reconstructed Fort Vancouver.
Learn more about Chief Redheart and what happened at Fort Vancouver in 1877-78.
Join the Nez Perce Tribe in their annual memorial to remember Chief Redheart’s band, who were imprisioned for eight months without cause at Fort Vancouver in 1877-78.
The ceremony includes singing in honor of the ancestors, the Riderless Horse (Empty Saddle) Ceremony, the Sacred Pipe Ceremony, and recognition of Veterans. Each year Nez Perce tribal members travel to sites important in their history to conduct traditional memorials to honor their ancestors.
After the ceremony, the public is encouraged to attend a traditional Native American meal, prepared and served by Bow and Arrow Culture Club located in the Artillery Barracks at 600 E. Hatheway Road, Vancouver.
There is no admission charge. Donations are welcome. Refreshments at ceremony provided by Meals on Wheels.
Located in the field to the north of the Reconstructed Fort Vancouver.
Learn more about Chief Redheart and what happened at Fort Vancouver in 1877-78.
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