This blog discusses Iniskim as it relates to Canadian Ammolite / Ammonite. Iniskim is the First Nations word for Ammolite. The Blackfoot Nation in Alberta views Iniskim as lucky and to this day wear this jewelry as a lucky charm.
There is often confusion between the two words of Ammolite and Ammonite. This blog distinguishes the difference between these two words: Ammolite and Ammonite?