Who
Which indigenous group was being presented?
Blackfoot
What is the Blackfoot’s location in Canada?
South alberta and saskatchewan
Why are bisons important?
It is important because the bisons were the Blackfoots primary food source.
Who hurt the bison herds?
European settlers and hunters helped destroy the bison herds.
What happened when the bison were killed?
When the bisons were killed, the Siksika no longer had a primary food source.
Who brought the diseases to the Blackfoot?
European settlers brought diseases like the smallpox to the Blackfoot.
What quality of life indicators were talked about during the presentation?
- Life expectancy
- Literature rate
When did the Blackfoot experience the most significant population loss due to disease and war?
Why did the blackfoot misinterpret their terms?
This is because they did not know how to speak English very well.
Who did the blackfoot make treaties with?
The Blackfoot made treaties with the Canadian government.
What was the "starvation winter"?
The "starvation winter" was when many people went hungry and faced unimaginable hardships.
When did the Blackfoot settle in southern alberta?
They settled around 1600s to early 1700s
Who were the key groups within the blackfoot confederacy?
(Name at least 1.)
The Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and the Tsuu T'ina
How did treaties and reserves help the Blackfoot?
Treaties were signed and reserves were created to safeguard the their land, people and resources.
When was the "starvation winter"?
It happened in 1883 and lasted until 1884.