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Lewis and Clark Trail Partnerships 2021

White beaded bag on orange background. Beadwork by Nez Perce artist with two flowers and stars in blue, red, and green — Beaded Bag. Alice Jackson. c 1930. Nez Perce National Historical Park museum collection, NEPE 4699

About this article: This article was originally published in the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail 2021 Annual Report.

Partnering with AIANTA: the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is proud to partner with the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) to find and share the stories of Native American Tribes that intersect with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. AIANTA visited Tribes in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, conducted more than 120 interviews, developed content, and created regional itineraries that include Native and Tribally-owned destinations and experiences along the route. As of this writing, completed content for more than 77 listings are now showcased at LewisandClark.travel and NativeAmerica.travel. Lewis and Clark Trail Experience Geotourism Program offers new opportunities for Indigenous people to share their stories with visitors from around the world through cultural tourism.

— Dan Wiley | Senior Leader Integrated Resources Stewardship

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"We are excited to work with the National Park Service to help Tribes along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail share their stories. Native Americans are often left out of the historical narrative, so we are thrilled that NPS is looking to deliver a comprehensive inventory of tribal activities and cultural tourism experiences for visitors interested in traveling all or parts
of the famed route."

— Sherry L. Rupert | Executive Director AIANTA

logos: NPS, Lewis and Clark Trail, Lewis and Clark Trust, Lewis and Clark Foundation, AIANTA, National Park Foundation, National Indian Education Assoc., WNPA, Lewis and Clark Discovery Expedition, U of OR, Conservation Legacy

Working with our Partners

We thank all of our partners for their work in 2021 to commemorate and protect the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Pictured above is merely a snapshot of the many organizations Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is proud to work with.