American Indian Perspectives
Sacagawea/Sacajawea and the Lewis and Clark Expedition

THE FIRST in a series of statewide programs by the History Department to observe the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial was held in November on the Washington State University campus. Participants for the first event, titled “Sacagawea/Sacajawea and the Lewis and Clark Expedition: American Indian Perspectives,” included: Sally McBeth, professor, University of Northern Colorado;Amy Mossett, Mandan/Hidatsa, Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota, and tribal liaison, National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial; Reba Teran, cultural director, Eastern Shoshone Tribe, Wind River Reservation, Wyoming; and Rod Ariwite, Lemhi Shoshone, Idaho.

During November 2004 and November 2005, the WSU History Department series goes on the road to the Vancouver, Washington-Portland, Oregon, area, the Tri-Cities, Lewiston, and Spokane. Historian and performer Professor Jeanne Eder, Dakota Sioux, will present her portrayal of Sacagawea, which examines the myths about Sacagawea’s life and presents an often overlooked historical perspective of Indian women. Historians and local tribal representatives will provide additional historical and cultural context. The final event will be held in March 2006 and focus on “Reflections on the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial.” Details of that event are pending.

For more information: http://libarts.wsu.edu/lewisandclark/