When did Lewis and Clark first encounter Native Americans?

Answer 1

Map of Lewis and Clark’s corps of discovery of humans, animals, wildlife, and plant life

Answer 2

Lewis and Clark first encountered Native Americans on October 16, 1804, near present-day Pierre, South Dakota. This encounter took place during their exploration of the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory. The Native American tribe they met was the Teton Sioux, also known as the Lakota Sioux. This interaction marked a significant moment in their expedition as they navigated through unfamiliar territories and cultures.

Answer 3

The first time Lewis and Clark encountered Native Americans was on August 2, 1804. An interpreter, Mr. Fairfong, and a group of Oto Indians entered camp. Among them were six chiefs, and being that this was the first group they encountered things were tense. As Clark describes it, "Every man on his guard and ready for anything." However the next day the group returned and Lewis and Clark gave them peace medals, a flag, and some clothes to give to their chief. In return, the "chief all delivered a speech acknowledging their approbation to the speech and promising to pursue the advice and directions given them. They were happy to find that they had fathers which might be depended on, etc.