Treaty of 1855

Join Kellen as he reads the Nez Perce Treaty of 1855. He reads the document word-for-word and also works to break down the meaning behind each sentence in his own terms.

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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.