Episode 1

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24th Jun 2021

Introduction

In this first episode, artist Kellen Trenal outlines the work that will be explored over the next four episodes. This series may help you learn a little bit about the history of the niimíipuu, Nez Perce people. Feel free to skip episodes 2-5 and only listen to the first and last episodes of this series; that can be your CliffsNotes version of everything this series discusses. If you want to listen to it all, it's there for you as well. These episodes do a lot in sharing brutal perspectives on American history. Join Kellen as he works through the research and breaks down the language in these official government documents.

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About the Podcast

Treatyz
A Study of Nez Perce Treaties
This show outlines the treaties made with the niimíipuu, Nez Perce People. The episodes chronicle the journey of artist, Kellen Trenal, as he works to interpret the language in the documents. Listen in as he researches, reads, and processes these official agreements that have shaped niimíipuu, Nez Perce existence today.

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Kellen Trenal

Kellen Trenal (pronounced like "Chanel") is a visual artist, performer, small business owner, alumnus of the University of Notre Dame, and holistic wellness enthusiast, born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. Being both Black American and nimíipuu, Nez Perce, Kellen embraces his multiple identities to empower his work in all its manifestations. He shares his (he)artwork through Trenal Original, a traditional-arts based, QBIPOC-owned, small business. Each piece is a custom creation aimed at increasing visibility for historically excluded communities: a Trenal Original.