Enhancing the Reintroduction of Plains Bison in Banff National Park Through Cultural Monitoring and Traditional Knowledge starts by setting an intention within ethical space for a good report and a good experience for the reader. Framing the report in this way emulates a meeting where people are invited to smudge and set an intention for the conversation about to ensue. In this way, our report is an invitation to explore and further understand the importance of weaving Traditional Knowledge with Western Science to create a more holistic understanding of the bison reintroduction in Banff National Park