By Alex Johnston

The ties between plants and the Blackfoot people.

Plants and the Blackfoot explores the relationship of the Blackfoot people to the native plants of southern Alberta. In historic times, the Blackfoot people occupied the northwest plains along the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. They placed a significant value on hunting but also consumed a considerable amount of vegetable food. Learn about how they navigated this vast topography and diverse vegetation and used the resources for food, medicine, and much more.

About the author: Alex Johnston was born in Saskatchewan in 1937 and spent his career devoted to the public sector in agriculture. Alex’s life’s work, specializing in Rangeland Management, brought him to the forefront of his field. He co-authored 65 publications in journals, 122 articles, and five personal publications. He was a prolific writer, and his love of writing carried over into his favourite pastime of learning about and sharing Lethbridge and southern Alberta’s history, geographical and archaeological topics, and Indigenous culture. His lifelong achievements are numerous. He passed away in 1989.