Our Story
Hipéexnu’ is a native-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in August 2018. Inspired by the humanitarian actions of the late Dr. Horace Axtell, this organization is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and revitalizing the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) language and cultural arts. By creating immersive language and culture programs for youth, Hipéexnu’ addresses the critical need for language preservation in the face of historical colonization.