Plants and Flowers of the Blackfoot
Click and explore the thumbnails below. Inside you’ll learn the names of each plant and flower in the languages of the southern prairie / Treaty Seven region.
We are grateful to Elders Rod Scout, Duane Mark, Mary Sky Blue Morin and, Bruce Starlight for sharing their knowledge and providing the translations.
Additional information and resources below.
Information
The mural was created by Tiffany Wollman.
Funding for this project was provided by the City of Calgary Community Micro Grants program and the Calgary Arts Development Community-Led Public Art Project Grants program. We are grateful for their assistance and guidance.
This project was supported by the North Haven Community Association and the Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Association.
Resources
The book Plants and the Blackfoot by Alexander Johnston was very important in the research and planning of this mural. You can view a copy in the Local History room of the Calgary Public Library.
The Calgary Public Library’s Indigenous Services offers many resources for learning Indigenous languages and learning about Indigenous cultures.
The Friends of Nose Hill is a volunteer organization that works to protect Nose Hill Park.
The Siksikaitsitapi - Blackfoot Confederacy is a Tribal Council for the Blackfoot Confederacy Nations of Kainai-Blood Tribe, Siksika, Peigan-Piikani and Aamskapi Pikuni. Visit their website for Blackfoot history and information on current Blackfoot communities.
The Gabriel Dumont Institute works to preserve Métis history and helps keep contemporary Métis culture and languages vibrant.