Mission Statement

Circle of Tribal Advisors
of the National Lewis and Clark Bicentennial 

Mission 

The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-1806 was a major event that shaped the boundaries and the future of the United States and changed forever the lives of indigenous people. Our ancestors preserved the cultural heritage of our tribes and provided the Corps of Northwest Discovery with food, shelter, protection, survival skills and guidance for its successful journey to the Pacific Ocean and return to St Louis , Missouri . 

IT IS THE MISSION
of the Circle of Tribal Advisors to commemorate and acclaim the contributions and goodwill of our ancestors and to plan for the well being of future generations. 

In cooperation with the National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial and its partners -- local, state, federal and tribal -- Circle of Tribal Advisors will promote educational programs that clarify the important role of the tribes, cultural sensitivity and harmony, sustaining stewardship of natural, cultural and historical resources, cultural perpetuation and protection of sacred sites along the route of the Expedition. 

The Circle of Tribal Advisors supports reconciliation that results in sustained healing and meaningful dialogue with Sovereign Nations, creates commemorative infrastructure and establishes lasting tribal legacies to continue after the years of the bicentennial.