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The Kainai Nation (or Kainah, Kainaiwa) is an Native American tribe in southern Alberta, Canada. They are part of the "Blackfoot (Nitsitapii) Confederacy." The tribe has a current population of roughly 9,400 members. It has been suggested that List of Native American tribes be merged into this article or section. ...
Motto: Fortis et Liber (Strong and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Area 661,848 km² (6th) • Land 642,317 km² • Water 19,531 km² (2. ...
Bear Bull The Blackfoot Confederacy is the collective name of three First Nations in Alberta and one Native American tribe in Montana. ...
Viewed historically or developmentally, a tribe consists of a social formation existing before the development of, or outside of, states. ...
Kainai translates directly to "Many Chiefs". The common English name for the tribe is the "Blood Tribe".
At the time treaties such as Treaty 7 were signed, the Kainai were situated on the Oldman, Belly, and St. Mary rivers west of Lethbridge, Alberta. The Kainai reserve is currently the largest in Canada, and is located approximately 200 kilometres south of Calgary. Treaty 7 is a contract concluded in 1887 between several mainly Blackfoot Native American tribes now commonly called First Nations, and Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. ...
Oldman River in Southern Alberta. ...
The Saint Mary River is a tributary of the Saskatchewan River. ...
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Motto: Fortis et Liber (Strong and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Area 661,848 km² (6th) • Land 642,317 km² • Water 19,531 km² (2. ...
In Canada, an Indian reserve is specified by the Indian Act as a tract of land, the legal title to which is vested in Her Majesty, that has been set apart by Her Majesty for the use and benefit of a band. ...
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The Kainai Nation is governed by an elected council of twelve, with one chief. The term of office is four years. Historical Chiefs of the Kainai are below:
- Chief Chris Shade (1996-2004)
- Chief Charles Weasel Head (2004-present)
External links
- Blackfoot Country - The online meeting place for the Blackfoot People.
- Introduction to photo essay from 'Nitsitapiisinni: Our Way of Life' museum exhibit
- Concise description of the Blackfoot tribes
- Blood Tribe Information Web
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Motto: Fortis et Liber (Strong and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Area 661,848 km² (6th) • Land 642,317 km² • Water 19,531 km² (2. ...
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