At a glance
The basics about Nez Perce Tribe. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 100 Agency Road, Lapwai, Idaho 83540
- Region
- BIA Northwest Region, Northern Idaho Agency
- Land size
- 1,194.6 square miles
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Government
CHAIRMAN Samuel N. Penney
- Elected
- May 9, 2023
- Next election
- May 13, 2027
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Member of
- Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Main line
- (208) 843-2253
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Economy and sources of income
- It'Se Ye-Ye Casino · Gaming operation
- Nez Perce Express Convenience Store · Gaming operation
About Nez Perce Tribe
Nez Perce Tribe is a federally recognized tribe in Idaho. The current CHAIRMAN is Samuel N. Penney. Members can find help with housing, scholarships, home loans and government services through the offices on record for Nez Perce Tribe. Its land area is 1,194.6 square miles. Nez Perce Tribe lists 2 Nation-owned businesses on this site.
Last checked October 28, 2026.
Explore
Eligibility depends on recognition status. Benefit areas (marked below) show only the programs that can apply to a Nation with this status: Federally recognized. Check eligibility with the program itself. WiseTribal reports official sources and does not decide who qualifies. This is not legal advice.
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Lapwai, CHAIRMAN Samuel N. Penney, main phone (208) 843-2253
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Northern Idaho Agency; Programs: Government & Services and Social Services eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Northern Idaho Agency; Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Opening soon
- Businesses It'Se Ye-Ye Casino and Nez Perce Express Convenience Store
- Events Events: Calendar and 2026 Holiday Calendar Opening soon
- Lands and map Tribal office on the map, Lapwai, 1,194.6 square miles of land (Census)
- Health 7 Indian Health Service facilities in Idaho
Help available near Nez Perce Tribe
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Northern Idaho Agency (208) 621-4823 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Northern Idaho Agency (208) 621-4823 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Home loans
Native American Direct Loan (NADL)
VA Native American Direct Loan coordinators (888) 349-7541 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Northern Idaho Agency (208) 621-4823 Bureau of Indian Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Indian Health Service facilities in Idaho
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Nimiipuu Health - Lapwai Clinic Health Center · Tribal 111 Beaver Grade Road, Lapwai, ID 83540 (208) 843-2271 Under 1 mile
- Nimiipuu Health - Kamiah Clinic Health Center · Tribal 313 3rd St, Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-0733 39 miles
- Marimn Health Health Center · Tribal 427 12th Street, Plummer, ID 83851 (208) 686-1931 65 miles
- Kootenai Health Station Health Station · Tribal 100 Circle Drive, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 (208) 267-5223 161 miles
Nearby Nez Perce Tribe
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Health clinics
- Nimiipuu Health - Lapwai Clinic (208) 843-2271 Under 1 mile away
- Nimiipuu Health - Kamiah Clinic (208) 935-0733 39 miles away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Native-owned businesses near Nez Perce Tribe
Within about 20 miles of Nez Perce Tribe.
- All 9
- Professional and technical services 2
- Construction 1
- Education and training 1
- Farming, ranching and fishing 1
- Other kinds of business 4
Professional and technical services 2
See all Professional and technical services near Nez Perce Tribe →Construction 1
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See all Education and training near Nez Perce Tribe →Farming, ranching and fishing 1
See all Farming, ranching and fishing near Nez Perce Tribe →Other kinds of business 4
- Hipeexnu Kii U Nuun Wisiix Inc Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Nezperce Appaloosa Horse Club Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Nimiipuu Community Development Fund Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Tiny Tots Learning Center LLC Native-owned 5 miles away
Quick facts
- State
- Idaho
Leadership
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Samuel N. PenneyCHAIRMAN
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Ashton PicardVICE-CHAIR
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Shirley AllmanSECRETARY
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Ryan OatmanTREASURER
From the Nation's website · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 100 Agency Road, Lapwai, Idaho 83540
- Phone
- (208) 843-2253
- BIA agency
- Northern Idaho Agency
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
- Northern Idaho Agency (208) 621-4823
- VA Native American Direct Loan coordinators(opens the official site in a new tab) (888) 349-7541
- Nimiipuu Family Physician Accepts New Role in the U.S. Department of Health and...(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Employment Opportunities(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Office of Legal Counsel(opens the official site in a new tab)
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Nez Perce Tribe
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Northwest
- Member of
- Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
Office location
See the office location on OpenStreetMap
Pin from the U.S. Census Geocoder, using the office address on file.
Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Nez Perce Tribe?
- The current CHAIRMAN of Nez Perce Tribe is Samuel N. Penney.
- Where is Nez Perce Tribe located?
- Nez Perce Tribe is located in Idaho. Its BIA region is Northwest.
- Is Nez Perce Tribe federally recognized?
- Yes. Nez Perce Tribe is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Nez Perce Tribe?
- The official website of Nez Perce Tribe is nezperce.org.
- What help is available near Nez Perce Tribe?
- Local offices on record for Nez Perce Tribe: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships, Home loans and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- How big is the land area of Nez Perce Tribe?
- The land area of Nez Perce Tribe is 1,194.6 square miles.
- What is near Nez Perce Tribe?
- Listed near Nez Perce Tribe: 2 health clinics within 50 miles.
- Where does Nez Perce Tribe post online?
- Nez Perce Tribe has official pages on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Lands and map
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
- WiseTribal reports official recognition status. It does not decide identity or membership.
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Sources
- nezperce.org(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- U.S. Census Bureau(opens an outside site in a new tab) Land area, population of the land area and map points.
Next steps
More pages on this site, from the records we hold.