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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2003

Representatives of dozens of tribes are taking part in the opening events for the bicentennial commemoration of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

A drum group from the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation of North Dakota gave the blessing yesterday at an event in Monticello, Virginia. They officially opened the "Tent of Many Voices," which will be used throughout the commemoration for cultural presentations and performances.

The events last from now until 2006, two hundred years after the expedition ended. Lewis and Clark met more than 60 tribes on their way to the Pacific Northwest.

Get the Story:
Rediscovering Lewis & Clark (The Washington Post 1/15)
Lewis and Clark events start with Monticello (The Idaho Statesman 1/15)

Relevant Links:
National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial - http://www.lewisandclark200.org

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