The Nez Perce believe in the importance of clean water. While many Nez Perce practice Euro-American religions, the Dreamer religion plays an important role to the Nez Perce. Over the years, prophets accurately dreamt of the coming of significant events such as the arrival of Lewis and Clark from the east, an earthquake near the present-day town of Whitebird, and the coming of a book that would teach them differently from the manner in which they worshipped the Creator. The physical and spiritual aspects of life are not separated in the Nez Perce religion. Dreams and legends of nature are part of an ongoing Nez Perce faith.
Stories tell of good and evil, and how to act in the world.
If you stop and listen, you can hear the same stories and feel the same magic.