How did yellowhead get its name?

Yellowhead got its name from the Yellowhead Pass, a mountain pass in the Canadian Rockies. The name "Yellowhead" is derived from the yellow-headed blackbird, a species commonly found in the area. The pass itself was named after a local Indigenous figure, known as Yellow Head or Tête Jaune, who was a guide for early European explorers. The community was later named after the pass, reflecting its geographical and historical significance.