Politics & Government

Nez Perce Tribe Receives Land Financial Settlement

The U.S. government awarded the Nez Perce Tribe $4 million for 7 million acres of land that had been undervalued at four cents per acre, as determined by the 1863 treaty. This financial reparation acknowledged the historical grievances tied to the original treaty negotiations that denied fair compensation for the land taken from the tribe. The settlement aimed to address decades of economic disparity and provide the tribe with funds for development and autonomy.

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