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Bison were hunted almost to extinction in the 1800s, then cattle ranches displaced nearly all of what was left. Now, tribes are among those working to restore bison herds with a genetic connection to the original wild, roaming herds. There are both cultural and economic benefits. But raising healthy animals with pure genetic ties takes skill, science and stamina.
Guests:
Jason Baldes (Eastern Shoshone) – tribal buffalo coordinator for the tribal lands partnerships program for the National Wildlife Federation
Charles “Bamm” Brewer (Oglala Lakota) – buffalo rancher, manager for the One Spirit food program and organizer of the annual Crazy Horse Ride
Valentina Sireech (Ute) – CEO of Ute Tribal Enterprises
Break 1 Music: Buffalo (song) Algin Scabby Robe (artist) Along The Way: Round Dance Songs (album)
Break 2 Music: Itchick (Tim Yellowtail’s Song) (song) Supaman (artist) Illuminatives (album)
