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The Battle of the Belly River (1870) was the last major intertribal war on Canadian soil, a fierce and bloody clash between two powerful Indigenous nations — the Blackfoot Confederacy and the Cree Nation. Set against a backdrop of rising tensions over territory, dwindling resources, and the influence of European firearms, this battle near present-day Lethbridge, Alberta, marked the end of an era.

Hundreds of warriors fought in a brutal confrontation that would not only seal the outcome between rival nations but also foreshadow the dramatic changes facing Indigenous peoples across Canada. With colonial expansion looming, this battle stands as a symbol of resistance, survival, and irreversible change.