About Bison

Many of you want to protect us,

but are not sure just how to help.

Please begin by learning more about us

and then taking those actions that

will ensure our future on Mother Earth.

The American Bison or Buffalo once numbered in the

millions and were the single most important part

of the Plains Peoples lives or culture.

Every part of the Bison was used to sustain themselves,

nothing was wasted.

The meat was eaten fresh and the rest dried for later,

the skins were made into robes, rugs and clothing as well

as a place to record their Tribal history or winter count.

Frequently, the large organs became vessels to carry water.

The end of this beautiful relationship came with the arrival of

the Trains and land devouring non natives from the East.

Buffalo Bill along with other Bounty Hunters, nearly

completely eliminated not only a National Treasure,

but a way of life for a complete region of People.

Today, with much assistance, the Bison is making a recovery,

but it comes too late for those who had revered it.

Most of the Plains People whose lives had been centered

around the Bison now live on Reservations and although many

of the Elders still hope for a return to their former Bison culture,

the chances of this happening remains in question.

These web sites provide further information about

the Bison, their importance in American Native

culture and some of the many groups

who are attempting to protect them.

Click on me to send an email

to tahtonka.com

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