Rickey Medlocke

Blackfoot was one of the ultimate live bands... there was no pretense, no gimmickry; it was sound, lights, and rock and roll. Our whole goal was to be terrifying... to strike fear and cause havoc in a closing band's minds.

American Musician

Blackfoot refers specifically to a Native American group; it's a proper noun and should always be capitalized.

Cultural Identity

The Blackfoot people traditionally live in the Northwestern Plains of North America.

Geographic Distribution

Blackfoot refers to a collective identity; there can be individual tribes within it.

Tribal Association

When referring to the language, 'Blackfoot' signifies a distinct linguistic tradition, unique to the tribe.

Language Name

Efforts are being made to preserve Blackfoot as it's a language at risk of becoming extinct.

Language Revival

Learning Blackfoot helps in understanding the tribe's culture, beliefs, and worldview.