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Siksikaitsitapi

Who We Are

The four Blackfoot tribes have inhabited our traditional lands for time immemorial. We are a People of terraformers, Land Keepers, and storytellers that seek to continue the legacy of our ancestors by preserving our rich cultural heritage and deep connection to our territory: Kitaowahsinnoon.

Blackfoot Lands & Tribes

We are called The Children of the Plains, and our people comprise approximately a quarter of the Indigenous population of Alberta, Canada. The Kitaowahsinnoon of the four Blackfoot Tribes are vast and extend from south of the North Saskatchewan River, east of the Rocky Mountains, south into North Dakota and south west to the Wyoming border.

Our Story

With a history that spans over a millenia, the story of the Blackfoot Peoples is immense. We are the original inhabitants of our lands, predating the establishment of contemporary North America by many generations. Our history and culture continues to be validated by an increasing number of archaeological findings, proving that the Blackfoot Peoples are inextricably rooted in our traditional lands.

The Siksikaitsitapi

The Siksikaitsitapi or Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council was established in order to unify the respective histories of the four Blackfoot Confederacy Tribes to ensure the continuity and thriving of all Blackfoot peoples as both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area.

Operational since the year 2000, we serve to bring together, strengthen, expand, and establish sovereignty for all Blackfoot Peoples. Our goal is to ensure that our collective story is continued throughout time by way of advocacy, political action, and various programs that help empower our communities.

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Employment

Health

Intergovernmental Affairs

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Language & Culture

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Destination Blackfoot

As Blackfoot people, Niitsítapi,translated as the real people, we find ourselves in a time of emergence.The world has started looking to Indigenous peoples for guidance as our stories, ways of life, and culture hold the deep knowledge that is needed to live in a good way. We invite you to embark on an unforgettable journey using our custom Destination Blackfoot Google Map, an exclusive and comprehensive guide to our territory. Our map is designed to ensure you don’t miss any of the hidden gems and must-see attractions.