Yellowstone bison embarked on a historic journey, being transferred from Indigenous people in the U.S. to Canada for the first time as part of the Yellowstone Bison Conservation Transfer Program. The Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nations in Saskatchewan received 11 bison from the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana, who originally lived in Yellowstone National Park. This marked a significant moment in rebuilding the relationship with the bison, as stated by Chief Tanya Stone.
The bison traveled over a 700-mile route, spreading joy and jubilation among the community. This transfer was a result of collaboration between the Fort Peck Tribes, U.S. and Canadian authorities, and various Native nations interested in restoring bison to their homelands. This initiative is part of a buffalo treaty between tribal nations in the U.S. and Canada and has seen over 400 bison transferred to 26 tribes in 12 states since 2018. This historic journey symbolizes a significant step in restoring bison to millions of acres of landscape and preserving Indigenous culture for generations to come.
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