Historically, the Corps of Discovery story
has been told from the point of view of Lewis and Clark, their journals and the journals of
the other members of the corps.  The role of
the Nez Perce people, however, has not been fully developed.

The rendezvous that occurred two centuries
ago, between the two cultures, is a complex
topic with multiple perspectives worthy of exploration, discussion and reflection.

Lewis-Clark State College provides a forum
to explore the parallel stories, bringing focus to the commemoration of the Corps of Discovery in the land of the Nez Perce.

The Lewis and Clark Symposium collaborates
with the K-12 educational system, the Nez
Perce Tribe, local history groups, and others
to bring fresh perspectives to Lewis and Clark and explore how local history connects to the Corps of Discovery.  The Symposium, hosted by Lewis-Clark State College in partnership
with the Nez Perce Tribe and Nez Perce National Historical Park, is a cooperative effort of national scholars, teachers, artisans, local experts and historical groups whom jointly share their knowledge of history and ethnology.