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| The designs on these moccasins represent the traditional location of the Peigan Nation: the trees, hills and prairie played an important role in the survival of the Pii-kunii (Peigan) people, past and present. The three trees signify the mountain forest west of the Peigan Nation Reserve, the half circle refers to the hills on the west end of the Reserve, and the diamond symbolizes the prairie on the Reserve. Although the Pii-kunii usually reflected their traditional geographic locations through geometric designs, floral designs were not uncommon. Individuals generally chose their own designs and colours. |
