Hidden Blessings

Scene Description: It is August 17, 1805, Camp Fortunate, Shoshoni camp. After a long and arduous trek, Sacajawea’s uncle (brother) Chief Cameahwait, tells her she cannot stay with her people because she has a child and belongs to the "white man.” This is the darkest, most hurtful moment in the young woman’s life. She’s given …