1825-1895+Natawista




 * Biography**
 * Aka Medicine Snake Woman
 * Blood Indian and peace maker, diplomat, hostess and interpreter for white husband
 * Daughter of lead Chief of the Blood tribe of Blackfoot Indians
 * born in Southern Alberta
 * Married a chief trader (American)
 * Made fortunes in upper Missouri fur trade

When:
 * Southern Alberta
 * Upper Missouri


 * Accomplishments**
 * Helped with the communication with the Indians and the Americans =had a treaty stating the different lands that belonged to each tribe and allowed the settlers to come as long they got annuity payments and other assistance. If she didn't do this, there may not have been peace with the Natives and Americans
 * Why we remember her**
 * We remember this because peace was needed and she helped with that when the settlers first came
 * If she didn’t contribute, the Indians in Alberta and the settlers wouldn’t have lived peacefully