The buffalo treaty works to restore plains bison to the landscape and and renew relationships between this vital keystone species and Indigenous peoples of North America. This treaty brings together 31 tribes representing over 100,000 people and is the largest treaty among First Nations of the plains since 1850.
This links to the Iinnii Buffalo Spirit Center website. The Iinnii Initiative strives to protect Blackfeet culture, conserve traditional lands, and create a home for the buffalo.
This video tells the story of the return of the buffalo in the plains in 2016.
This video is a montage of the signing ceremonies and anniversary gatherings for the Buffalo Treaty from the first ever signing in 2014 to the last two gatherings in 2020.
This video features the buffalo harvest in the plains in 2020. The Buffalo Treaty works [...]
This video is a montage of the signing ceremonies and anniversary gatherings for the Buffalo Treaty from the first ever signing in 2014 to the last two gatherings in 2020.
This short video tells the story of nine women who worked to reintroduce bison to Banff National Park in 2017.
This animated web series consists of 8 short episodes which cover the seven sacred laws: respect, love, courage, honesty, wisdom, humi
This is the Anishinaabe version of an animated web series that consists of 8 short episodes. The episodes cover the seven sacred laws of respect, love, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility and truth.
This video features various speakers who discuss the significance of the buffalo to members of the Blackfoot Confederacy. While preserving the habitats for wildlife, Blackfoot Confederacy members believe that bringing back the buffalo will bring back significant cultural and language practices.