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Ceremony honors Blackfeet youth killed 200 years ago


The Blackfeet Nation of Montana held a ceremony in honor of two youth who were killed during an encounter with the Lewis and Clark expedition.

On July 27, 1806, a group of Blackfeet boys came upon the camp of Capt. Meriwether Lewis. One was knifed and another was shot in a dispute over horses, guns and other items.

The ceremony took place during a Lewis and Clark symposium hosted by the tribe. Organizers want to ensure the Blackfeet perspective of the expedition is told.

Get the Story:
Blackfeet honor fallen warriors (The Great Falls Tribune 7/28)

Relevant Links:
Stop Lewis and Clark - http://www.stoplewisandclark.org
Corps of Discovery II - http://www.nps.gov/lecl/CorpsII/Corps2.htm

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