Blackfoot dialect

Blackfoot

Also known as: Siksiká

A Plains Algonquian language of the Blackfoot Confederacy across southern Alberta and northern Montana. Around 5,000 speakers; one of the most divergent Algonquian languages.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Blackfoot?

Blackfoot is a dialect of Blackfoot.

Which region is Blackfoot associated with?

Blackfoot is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.

Is Blackfoot known by other names?

Yes — Blackfoot is also referred to as Siksiká.