Blood 148Blood 148 at a Glance
About Blood 148
Blood 148 is an Indian reserve in southern Alberta that serves as the primary land base of the Kainai Nation, commonly known in English as the Blood Tribe. The reserve is part of the Blackfoot Confederacy and hosts the communities and governance structures of the Kainai people.
Land use on the reserve includes residential communities, cultural facilities and agricultural and natural lands; the reserve also hosts traditional and contemporary community events. Cultural protocols apply to visitors and permission should be sought before attending community events or entering non-public areas.
The reserve lies in southern Alberta, with the nearest regional centres in the wider Lethbridge region of the province.
- Community protocols: The reserve is the main land base of the Kainai Nation, one of the First Nations of the Blackfoot Confederacy; visitors should observe local protocols and seek permission for visits beyond public roads.
What to See#
- Stand Off: A community and administrative centre on the reserve that contains housing, services and local governance offices for the Kainai Nation.
Best Time to Visit Blood 148
A geographic feature in Alberta; seasonal considerations follow local mountain weather.
Weather & Climate near Blood 148
Blood 148's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -13° - -2° | -14° | 18 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -10° - 1° | -10° | 17 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -7° - 6° | -5° | 31 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -1° - 12° | 2° | 37 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 4° - 18° | 11° | 64 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 8° - 22° | 15° | 86 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 10° - 25° | 17° | 41 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 25° | 17° | 44 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 5° - 20° | 12° | 47 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 0° - 14° | 4° | 22 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -7° - 4° | -7° | 20 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -12° - 0° | -12° | 18 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Blood 148
Access depends on local land use and road networks. For precise directions, consult provincial maps or local authorities in Alberta.