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Original Broadcast Date: March 10, 2005
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While wintering with the Mandan and Hidatsa, Lewis and Clark met a young woman, the wife of the fur trader Charbonneau. Though they didn't realize it at the time, their decision to ask Charbonneau to join them would prove fortuitous indeed. Fortuitous because Sacagawea would join the journey as well. As part of Women's History Month, we focus on this extraordinary woman who contributed so much to the success of the expedition. Join our guests, Amy Mossett and Kalyn Free, as we explore the life and legacy of Sacagawea (Bird Woman).
Contents of the Broadcast:
- Opening to 4:21--Introduction, welcome, information on today’s location, orientation to today's topic, introduction of guests
- 4:21 to 17:05--In this segment of the program we begin our look at Sacagawe's life with a focus on the years prior to the expedition with our guest Amy Mossett. Topics covered include: 1) the pronunciation of her name: 2) her life as a Shoshoni girl; 3) her capture by the Hidatsa and her life in the Hidatsa village she was taken to; 4) why she was given the name Sacagawea by the Hidatsa; 5) how long she lived and how she died; 6) the choice to place her image on the dollar coin; 7) if she has any direct descendents
- 17:05 to 22:02--We begin to look at her life during the expedition. Topics include: 1) why Lewis and Clark chose her to join them; 2) her role as an interpreter; 3) Ms. Mossett's dress for tooday's program
- 22:02 to 39:12—We take a break in our conversation about Sacagawea's life and move to contemporary issues for Native American women as we are joined by Kalyn Free of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and former candidate for the U.S. Congress. Topics covered include: 1) information on the Choctaw Nation, its current location versus its traditional homeland, their forced relocation; 2) the challenges faced raising families on reservations today; 3) the governmental organization of Indian lands, the role of tribal governments, the role of the federal government; 4) dangers faced by Indians during the time of removal; 5) drug challenges on reservations; 6) the challenges of getting Native Americans involved in politics
- 39:12 to 55:02--We return to a historic focus on Sacagawea with Miss Mossett. Topics covered include: 1) why she chose to continue on the expedition rather than stay with the Shoshoni when the Corps met them; 2) her roles as a peace ambassador and naturalist on the expedition; 3) the role of her Shoshoni family at the time she was captured; 4) the nature of her relationship with her husband, Toussaint Charbonneau.
- 55:22 to End--In our closing segment we look at Sacagawea's legacy. We consider how the expedition might have been different without her, how her story and struggles can speak to people today, and the importance of sharing her story as part of the Bicentennial Commemoration. We also offer closing comments, topics of upcoming webcasts, thanks, and goodbye
This videoconference is the thirty-first in a series that will continue over the next three years as part of the National Bicentennial Commemoration of the original expedition of the Corps of Discovery.
Lewis and Clark Then and Now is co-sponsored by the School District of Clayton, Missouri and the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles. Financial support is provided by a grant from the National Park Service Challenge Cost Share Program.
Additional national collaborators include: Photo Credit: Jim Sturm
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