Welcome to the Native Conservation Initiative

As Indigenous people, our relationships with the four-legged, two-legged, and winged creations of the land and water shape who we are. These relationships connect us to our responsibilities, our teachings, and our place within the living world.

Since time immemorial, the Blackfeet People have lived in reciprocity with the wildlife and landscapes of our traditional homelands. These relationships continue to support the cultural, physical, spiritual, and emotional health of our communities.

Our mission is to strengthen the Native voice in conservation and ensure Indigenous values, knowledge, and responsibilities are part of decisions that shape the future of our lands and waters.

We do this by:

  • Strengthening connections to healthy lands, waters, and wildlife.

  • Sharing knowledge across generations by passing on skills, traditions, teachings, and values.

  • Supporting food sovereignty by sharing food, knowledge, and opportunities among hunters and non-hunters.

  • Building relationships with Tribal and non-Tribal communities to create stronger connections and support for conservation and traditional land uses.

  • Promoting wildlife habitat protection, conservation, and hunting and fishing access within and beyond reservation boundaries. This includes places such as the Badger-Two Medicine, the Ceded Strip, and Tribal bison range. We work to ensure Indigenous values and voices are heard by decision makers.

Three deer standing in snow-covered landscape with sparse bushes and a clear blue sky.
A moose stands in a body of water with antlers visible, surrounded by a forested area with trees and greenery in the background, illuminated by sunlight.
A landscape scene featuring a mountain range with snow patches in the background, a serene lake reflecting the sky, grass in the foreground, and several white teepees arranged in a row, set against a cloudy sky at sunset or sunrise.
People sitting on chairs ice fishing on a frozen lake with snow-covered mountains and a prominent pinnacled mountain in the background.
A vast landscape featuring green rolling fields with a black cow grazing, and distant mountains with snow-capped peaks under a clear sky.
A man standing on a snowy hillside during sunset, wearing an orange vest, black jacket, gray cap, and binoculars around his neck, with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.

Our Home and Heritage

The Blackfeet Nation is the heart of a historic Tribal territory that extends across much of present-day Montana and Alberta. Today’s reservation remains one of the most biologically rich landscapes in the United States and continues to be a place of deep cultural connection for our people.

This landscape is home to approximately 10,000 residents and serves as a cultural center for the 17,000 enrolled members of the Blackfeet Tribe who maintain strong relationships with these lands.

The reservation encompasses nearly 3,000 square miles, including approximately 175 miles of streams and more than 100 ponds and lakes. These waters and lands continue to provide life, knowledge, and connection.

While the Blackfeet story is unique, we recognize that many Indigenous communities across North America share histories rooted in relationship, responsibility, and reciprocity with the natural world.

Nature is a nomad, and she needs space to move. We stand ready to support efforts that strengthen Indigenous connections to land, water, wildlife, and traditional ways of life.

"Our sacred geography shows us our path through life. By following this path, our people will live long and productive lives."


— Nitsitapiisinni:

The Story of Blackfoot People

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