Crowfoot

Crowfoot (born c. 1836, near Belly River [now in Alberta, Canada]—died April 24, 1890, Blackfoot Crossing, near Calgary, District of Alberta, Canada) was the head chief of the Blackfoot people and a strong advocate of peace and accommodation with whites. Crowfoot was only 13 years old when he took part in his first raid. He became a noted warrior and was appointed head chief of the Blackfoot. He tried to discourage tribal warfare, and he...