Dempsey Hugh A. Crowfoot: Chief of the Blackfeet

University of Oklahoma Press, 1989. — 226 p.Crowfoot, a Blood Indian who became chief of the Blackfoot Nation, was a great warrior and peacemaker during the time of settlement of the Canadian West.In one shattering decade, from 1875 to 1885, the great buffalo herds disappeared from Western Canada, forcing the Plains Indians who had depended on them for food, shelter, and clothing, to change their way of life. Crowfoot became a leader by merit, establishing his leadership in battle. He survived smallpox epidemics, fought in 19 battles, and provided generous leadership, sharing his wealth with the less successful.Crowfoot tells the story of how one Canadian First Nation was led through years of cataclysmic change by a wise chief, a great warrior, a diplomat and peacemaker who viewed peace as the key to survival.Hugh A. Dempsey, Chief Curator Emeritus of the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta and Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Calgary. He is the author and editor of many books and a longtime editor of Alberta History. H. Dempsey is an honorary chief of the Blood tribe of the Blackfoot and in 1975 was presented with the Order of Canada.