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American history weaves the incredible stories of indigenous Americans and white settlers into a complicated tapestry. Indeed the threads of pre-Columbian tribes run the longest and brightest, with every knot and loop providing more dimension to the fabric of our culture. Among this larger group of Native Americans is the Blackfoot people or Confederacy. The Blackfoot is the historical name referring to the linguistically connected groups who spoke Siksiká (anglicized as Siksika). These groups – the Kainai Nation, North Peigan, Siksiká Nation, and South Peigan – called themselves the Niitsitapi, meaning “Blackfoot speaking real people” or “Those with Black Moccasins.”...