THE BLACKFOOT NATION | Canada's First Nations

We travel through southern Alberta, Canada to learn more about the Blackfoot Confederacy, one of the most legendary tribes of the North American plains.

This video was made possible with the support of Travel Alberta. For more information about the region, check out their website and social media info below:

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[MarkHardKnox]

My family is from the Blackfoot Culture. Thanks to videos like this, I am able to better connect with my roots

[kalliyahxo]

My grandma told me we were in the Blackfoot tribe so I was curious.

[jerryblizzard]

I am Stateside. I am Bonded by Blood with Blackfeet in Montana. My Birth Mother was Full-blood Jicatilla Nde. I do miss Alberta. I cooked in Oil Camps long ago. And lived in Edmonton. First Nations are wonderful people. As are all American Indian Tribes. Thank you guys for making this video.

[chelseabom]

I like how they only went to two places in Blackfoot territory and yet there is so much more.

[BackPackerSteve]

Yeah - what a great video to reach the 50k. Congrats, this is well deserved!

[sophiasontag]

I'm a Manitoba teacher working in Bermuda at a school using Alberta Curriculum. I just taught my Grade 2 students a traditional Blackfoot song. This video was very helpful to show them and describe the culture!

[kipperlane]

My great granfather was Blackfoot. Love my heritage.

[opetaw]

most underrated channel ever, keep it up.

[bathedinridicule]

This is great, guys. It must have been a great honour to get such an intimate view into Blackfoot culture. I wish the Canadian government would do more to protect the cultural fundamentals of First Nations groups, particularly First Nations languages. Often, it is only the older generations who are fluent. Because of residential schools (which existed until the late 90s, unbelievably) many Aboriginal children were forbidden to speak their language, and therefore could not pass it on to their children. Younger members are losing a piece of their identity by being unable to speak the language. When the languages die, a huge piece of the culture dies with it. So devastating.

[Invectus]

Scientists now think that the ancestors of First Nations people may have come to North America from several different parts of Asia and Polynesia, following several different routes. Some may have come on woven reed rafts, or boats, across the Pacific from Asia and various islands thousand years ago. Many of these people came from the ancient country of Ophir (modern-day Philippines), the birthplace of the human race. It is said to be the Isles of so many Islands which King Solomon described in the Bible where he told his navies to transport for a 3-year journey from Israel to Ophir vice versa Gold, Silver, Peacocks, Apes and Algum Trees (Narra). The Lost Garden of Eden has vanished after The Great Flood (Noah) somewhere in the Sulu sea along Palawan Islands. This is the center of the Marine Biodiversity in the whole world. Kudos to the First Nation of Canada.

[leandragilmour]

Oki...I'm a new subscriber and love this video...having worked at HSIBJ for a season I can tell you everyday was such an amazing experience. The land, people and culture is by far the most spiritually connective place to experience. I was honoured to make the hour long drive every morning and night...a small sacrifice knowing I would be spending my entire day filling my heart Mother Earths profound energy. Vagabrothers...thank you for taking me back for an amazing little visit via your filming. I miss everyone and everything there...shout out to my former supervisor Clayton...a very well done video and I look forward to watching all that you've done Vagabrothers❣

[catherineurbanowski]

My cousin's father is a Indian chief . I always knew I was black foot indian but I'm just now learning more . The dances they do with there head dresses are so spiritual as I seen a few growing up

[vaterix]

As a white canadian living in Calgary, I would like to learn the Blackfoot language and learn their culture. I think it's important to keep the language and their way of life thriving for the sake of our future. We are all brothers and sisters living on the same land, and now is the time for healing, recognition, education, and respect. I wish all the best to my Blackfoot brothers and sisters.

[antiglobalist]

I'm sorry to have to see the many racists indian haters comment! I suspect therefore they do not like the indigenous people of such people because if they see them they remember how they got the continent and how much sin they committed during. It's uncomfortable for them to be angry with the indigenous people's sight. Sorry for my bad english.

[sophiemouse]

You guys always show such respect for cultures and in the process educate and entertain us, I never miss a video! And those drone shots are incredible, I hope you have or are getting a replacement!

[drewjamespatrick]

I have said it before, but there is something about not only the cinematography of your videos, but more-so the denouement that gives me a chilling closure to your video! Thanks as always, Marco and Alex!

[gogetbamboozled]

love from blackfoot <3
seeing others appreciate my tribe is heart warming

[nickbloom]

I love adore and respect Native American history. I love this video don't get me wrong, but there are way too many self shots if that makes sense. Like I don't want to look at your faces with the background I want to see the background. It just gets really distracting and it makes it seem like it is about you not the people you are trying to show us.

[annzsonthegreat]

You should really do one on THE GREAT COMANCHE they deserve justice. At the same I can respect this my grandfather was BLACK FOOT GOD BLESS HIS SOUL.

[mondorthegreat]

My great grandfather was full blooded Blackfoot. I have always wanted to know more about my ancestors. Thank you for making this video.