How Bison Restoration Seeks to Heal the Quapaw Nation | NowThis
‘Their resilience is our resilience. Their survival is our survival.’ - The Quapaw Nation is fighting to heal its land, people, and culture by returning buffalo to their tribal lands.
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For many Native Americans, the restoration of buffalo/bison is as much about healing people and reviving our culture as it is about healing the land. Bison once roamed the US prairie in millions, and had a close affinity with Native populations who used them for sustenance, health, homes, preservation of ecosystems, etc. After colonists moved in, many of them were killed for sport, or even intentionally to subjugate Native populations. There are several efforts ongoing in the nation to improve bison population and 'rewild' them by slowly introducing packs into the wild. This has been done successfully in Montana and Oklahoma.
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Nothing will give back what was taken, but it's wonderful to see that people are recognising what was done and are trying to do
I’m so glad that the Bison are back. And that Native Americans have them back!!
You deserve much more than buffalos. Indians are vital and should be treated as such. We love you ❤️❤️❤️
This is heartwarming, buffalo are going back to their native lands :)
As a Scot I so admire what you are doing in the native lands. You are the Americans and not the Europeans who took your lands and no more so being the Scot’s who fought you in the pioneer lands. You are bringing back a great beast and the pride and respect of your communities. I admire you all so much
I love this so much. Sometimes I feel like this continent can't return to its former glory but this gives me so much hope. It make take hundreds of years but it can be done.
Let all the people learn from native indian wisdom. It is beautiful to see the bison roam.
From a long term economic point of view it also was a terrible blunder to decimate the bison, since it could have been a reliable source of meat(protein) for generations to come without the capital intensive practices of agriculture on the Great Plains, and therefore without the environmental damage that was brought upon that region.
I am so happy to see this. True wildlife. Love to be a part of the land.
The Buffalo are majestic animals of the prairies, and I'm glad that they are being put back in the control of the Indians !
My heart is happy when I see Buffalo returned to the people 🤎🔥🦬
I seen a herd of Buffalo running in a vision I had a couple weeks ago Wow I’m so happy at this wonderful news .
My family started in Qwapa and came to Spokane Washington to pick apples. This is a huge key for us now thank you for sharing
Giving back that is rightfully known to the land and Native American people
That baby buffalo prancing is deeply beautiful to see
I'm so glad to see your people voices! My Mexican prayers are with you all! Please educate the world WERE LISTENING!
Excellent! Licensing selected hunting in a proper manner, free chase, no "canned hunts" will bring in needed cash for the tribe, and inspire non-Indians to respect both the bison and the tribe.
They belong on the American prairie.. It is definitely a crucial symbiotic relationship with the land. They were perfectly designed by Creator for these lands. From hoof to snout. .it is the perfect way to maintain these lands. This is encouraging to see them returning.
Were finally on the right track. Apttmh🙌🙌🙌
So happy to see the bison return to the plains.