The Kansas Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission is sending a delegation to Oklahoma next month to secure tribal participation in upcoming events.

The vice-chairman of the commission is a member of the Pawnee Tribe. "Too often the tribes are left out of the loop because of their lack of proximity to the trail," Chris Howell told The Kansas City Star.

Kansas City is holding events July 3 and 4. The opening ceremony will feature flags from tribes that encountered Lewis and Clark.

The city is also creating a "Confluence of Nations Plaza" to honor tribes that used to live in the area before being removed to Oklahoma and other points.

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Kansas Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission - http://www.lewisandclarkinkansas.com
Discovering Lewis & Clark - http://www.lewis-clark.org

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