Kainai | Blood First Nation

The Blood Tribe, also known as Kainai Nation, is part of the Blackfoot Confederacy and is the largest First Nation in Canada by population. They are located in southern Alberta, near Standoff, and have a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in traditional Plains Indigenous practices.

POPULATION
13,039
Rank #3 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
1362.6 KM²
Rank #1 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
11/27/2028
Term Expiration
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Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-01 14:52:44 UTC
Name
Blood (ISC Code: 435)
Former Names
Kainai, North Piegan
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Plains Indigenous
Indigenous Language
Blackfoot (Siksika)
Number of Registered Members
13039
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 60, STANDOFF, AB
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
TRAVELLER PLAITED HAIR
Term Expires
11/27/2028
Number of Council Members
13

TRAVELLER PLAITED HAIR

Chief

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CLARENCE BLACK WATER

Councillor

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KYLA CROW SPREADS HIS WINGS

Councillor

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BETH ANN DAYCHIEF

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DOROTHY FIRST RIDER

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ELLIOT FOX

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JOHN LITTLE BEAR

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KIRBY MANY FINGERS

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FRANKLYN WHITE QUILLS

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MARIA RUSSELL

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PIINAAKOYIM TAILFEATHERS

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PATRICK BLACK PLUME

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MARCEL WEASEL HEAD

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