To reduce conflicts, the white Americans need to correct their misunderstandings of the American Indian. Chief Joseph's speech explains the Nez Percés values and the desire to preserve the tradition.The Nez Itself-a practice commonly recognized human values and morals.The speech reflects Chief Joseph's desire to make peace with white Americans
Chief Joseph was a brave man who fought for his tribe, the Nez Percé. He says that his tribe are motivated by the desire to preserve their culture. The Nez Percé also practiced commonly recognized human values and morals. This wasn't a one way street. Joseph spoke that Americans needed to correct their misunderstandings of American Indians.
