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Lame Bull Treaty

1855 · 19th century · Also known as Treaty of 1855 (Blackfoot)

The Lame Bull Treaty was signed on 17 October 1855 at the mouth of the Judith River in present-day Montana between the United States and the Blackfoot, together with neighbouring tribes. Negotiated by Isaac Stevens and named after a Piikani chief, it set aside a large common hunting ground, promised annuities and aimed at peace among the tribes and with the United States.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Lame Bull Treaty. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/lame-bull-treaty
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