Bringing Indigenous topics out of the past and into the here and now, this series invites readers to explore the lives and cultures of major tribal nations and groups across North America. The Blackfoot peoples share language, culture, and history that connect them in many ways. In this introduction, readers will learn about the Blackfoot peoples in the United States and Canada, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and the traditions they carry forward. This book includes: Highlights of Indigenous achievements, contributions, and resilience - An Indigenous language feature: Say Hello! - Age-appropriate introduction to Indigenous cultures and peoples - Content reviewed by language and culture experts Written by Indigenous author and public historian, Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation and first-line descendent Stockbridge-Munsee, the Indigenous Peoples of North America series provides a simple and authentic introduction to the unique cultures and peoples that have made this continent home for thousands of years, and are still here today. Oki, My name is Darrell Hall. My Blackfoot name is Spoo-Mok-ii-Tok meaning Helping Rock. I was born and raised on the Blackfeet reservation as an outdoors man, rancher, and horseman. I grew up on a place called Badger Creek, where I learned to take care of the land knowing that our livelihood depended on a good, clean, healthy environment for our food and livestock. At a young age I understood that if you take care of the land, the land will take care of you. I learned to survive in an outdoor environment with harsh winters and long, hot summers, knowing where to hunt, fish, and eat berries. One of the key things I had to know was where all the springs and good watering holes were. Being on horseback, water was a key thing to know about. I have been heavily involved in our Blackfoot Ceremonial ways since I was about 27 years old and I am now 48. I was the leader of the Brave Dog Society in Aamskapi Piikuni for 10 years and have helped all societies and Medicine bundles since I was a young man. My latest work was as a Chief Mountain Guardian Shield Keeper. We implemented Blackfoot culture into environmental work and brought the culture to our people to help in bringing back our identity as Niisitapii. Heather Bruegl, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin/Stockbridge-Munsee, is a Madonna University graduate with a Master of Arts in U.S. History. Heather is a public historian and decolonial educator and travels frequently to present on Indigenous American history, including policy and activism. In the Munsee language, Heather’s name is Kiishookunkwe, meaning sunflower in full bloom.