Peigan, Piegan, Pikuni

Peigan, Piegan, Pikuni

The Blackfeet name Pikuni means far-off robes (i.e., buffalo-robes). In use also is the name Piegan, taken from the Cree word for these people. Piegan is pronounced pe-gan, though some authorities prefer the unaccented Peigan (pa-gan). Park place-names are spelled Piegan; many of the Blackfeet prefer Peigan.