Piikani Knowledge Keepers

We honour past and present Piikani keepers of knowledge and practices that have sustained the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot-speaking people) on our traditional land since creation. The individuals below have kept our teachings and ceremonies alive, ensuring future generations can learn our ways that have endured since time immemorial.

John Yellow Horn

(Sinopotakan – Fox Head)

Laura Buffalo

(Iikanistanopata –
All Listens’ Woman)

Billy Strikes With A Gun

(Omahkokoyii – Big Wolf)

Wilfred Yellow Wings

(Naamaawatsikasii –
Just Fooling Around)

Bring Down the Sun

(Natosiiyinpi)

Shirlee Crow Shoe

(Misamiiniskim – Long Time or
Ancient Buffalo Stone)

Percy Bullchild

*To Come*

Cecile Many Guns

(Siisiinaki – Woman)

Mike Swims Under

*To Come*

Herman Many Guns

(Soowatsiitapitapii)

Elsie Crow Shoe

(Taakiinaam)

Tom Yellow Horn

*To Come*

Joe Crow Shoe Sr.

*To Come*

Josephine Crow Shoe

*To Come*

Nick Smith

*To Come*