Assiniboine
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American Indian History, Canadian History
- Geographical Location: Canada, Montana
The Assiniboine (including groups sometimes called the Stoneys) lived in northeastern Montana, northwestern North Dakota, and adjacent Canada. They spoke a language of the Siouan language group, but their associations with the Sioux were generally antagonistic, as were their relations with the Blackfoot. They had a close and long-standing alliance with the Cree and became friendly with the Atsina after decades of fighting them. The Assiniboine were not important participants in the Plains Indian wars and were assigned to several reservations in Montana, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
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