Chief Crowfoot

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Chief Crowfoot

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A prominent leader in the Blackfoot, Chief Crowfoot would be a major force during the last half of the 19th century, negotiating treaty and leading his people through difficult times. Today, I look at his life. Support: patreon.com/canadaehxDonate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigUDonate: canadaehx.comE-mail: craig@canadaehx.comTwitter: twitter.com/craigbairdInstagram: @Bairdo37YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

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