Piikani Nation

The Pi'ikanni Nation (/pɪˈ-ɪ-kə-ni/, formerly the Peigan Nation) (Blackfoot: Pi'ikanni) is a First Nation (or an Indian band as defined by the Indian Act), representing the Indigenous people in Canada known as the Northern Piikani (Blackfoot: Aapátohsipikáni) or simply the Peigan (Pi'ikanni or Pe'-e-ku-nee).

Piikani Nation
Band No. 436
Piikáni
PeopleBlackfoot
TreatyTreaty 7
HeadquartersBrocket
ProvinceAlberta
Land
Main reservePiikani 147
Other reserve(s)
Land area456.778 km2
Population (2019)
On reserve2451
Off reserve1466
Total population3917
Government
ChiefTroy Knowlton
Website
https://piikanination.com/
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