Kainai Nation Kainai Nation Mile End The Kainai Nation (or Kainah, Kainaiwa) is an Native American tribe in southern Alberta, Canada. They are part of the "Blackfoot (Nitsitapii) Confederacy." The Tribe has a current population of roughly 9,400 members.

Kainai translates directly to "Many Chiefs". The common English name for the tribe is the "Blood Tribe".

At the time treaties such as Treaty 7 were signed, the Kainai were situated on the Oldman, Belly, and St. Mary rivers west of Lethbridge, Alberta. The Kainai reserve is currently the largest in Canada, and is located approximately 200 kilometres south of Calgary.

The Kainai Nation is governed by an elected council of twelve, with one chief. The term of office is four years. Historical Chiefs of the Kainai are below:

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