Teton Sioux Council
Bad River
Fort Pierre, SD
The expedition had its first meeting with the powerful Teton Sioux at the mouth of the Bad River. The two groups smoked a pipe and Lewis delivered a speech. After a tour of the keelboat, Clark returned the Teton chiefs to shore. As the pirogue approached land, three young Teton grabbed hold of it and wouldn't let go. It was a pivotal moment as both sides drew arms. But, thanks to the quick action of Chief Black buffalo, a fight was avoided. The explorers moved to a newrby island. which they named Bad Humored Island.