1. Bird Conservation in Indian Country
Kerey K. Barnowe-Meyer

2. Nimiipuu homeland
Washington
Montana
Oregon
Idaho

3. Birds in Nimiipuu culture
Spirituality
History
Diet

4. Treaty Rights Not all of a tribe’s interests are based in treaties
Every tribe is different:
Not all tribes have treaties
Varying treaty language
Possibly multiple treaties
Different tribal and/or court interpretations
Nez Perce Treaties: fishing, hunting, plant gathering, pasturing of livestock to sustain Tribal culture

5. Regional Collaboration
Engagement with federal, state, county, and non-gov. agencies and organizations
Emphasis is often with federal agencies, because treaties are with the United States (government-to- government consultation)
Relationships with states vary with management philosophy, priorities, history, etc.
Engagement is often limited by internal capacity, short agency timelines, and project volume
Eager to work at a staff-to-staff level to identify conservation challenges, brainstorm strategies, review project proposals, etc.

6. Conservation Interests
Priorities may be based upon a variety of factors:
Tribal T&E lists
Tribal SCC lists
Tribal Code
Sacred or other culturally-important species, some of which may be relatively common
Traditional Cultural Properties: gathering sites, weyekin sites, seasonal camps, travel routes, etc.