Blackfoot Nation: The Most Aggressive Tribe in North America
Blackfoot Nation: America's Most Fearsome Tribe
Blackfoot was once a nomadic group that thrived off following bison herds as their simple, yet sustainable, way of life. But now, they struggle to preserve what is left of their traditional ways. Known as one of the strongest and most-aggressive tribes in North America, they earned their reputation as they tirelessly fought for rights to their land—and continue to do today.
From intriguing cultural traditions to indescribable massacres, here's everything you need to know about the history of North America's most fearsome tribe.
Blackfoot Nation in Montana
Blackfoot Nation, officially named the Blackfoot Tribe of the Blackfoot Indian Reservation of Montana, is a recognized tribe of Siksikaitsitapi people with an Indigenous reservation in Montana.
The Blackfoot Indian Reservation in Montana
The Blackfoot Indian Reservation is located east of Glacier National Park in Montana, and borders the Canadian province of Alberta.
The reservation spans just over 1.5 million acres, and is one of the largest in the United States. That's twice the size of the national park and larger than the state of Delaware.
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Their Traditional Lands
The main tribal territories sustain hot summers and cold winters. The reservation has an abundance of natural resources, including forestlands and oil and gas reserves. It's also home to many species of fish and wildlife, and has more than 518 miles of streams and 180 bodies of water, including eight large lakes.
Their Tribes
The Blackfoot Nation is made up of four tribes, including three First Nation tribes in Canada, and one Native American tribe in Montana.
