Bison (sometimes called buffalo) are the largest land animal in North America, and a part of the same family as cattle—bovidae. Bison are not just a traditional food source, but they were also a ...

"[It's] an honour," Moody said. "It feels good knowing that we got [11 bison].… They're important." In addition to the cultural benefits, the bison are also a step toward food sovereignty and proper ...

This Blueberry Bison Jerky Recipe is easy to make, tasty, and satisfying! The berries are a perfect choice of accent, as they work SO well with the flavour of the ground bison meat. In my quest for ...

On a dry, windy day in August 2020, archeologist Ernie Walker stood at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Saskatchewan, gazing at the park’s newly acquired bison herd ... of Parks Canada, a small ...

Indigenous peoples used bison meat and fat for food; hides for clothing ... Indigenous peoples in what is now Alberta, Canada, constructed shrines out of rocks to offer prayers to divine entities ...

According to the NCIAF, the gift is intended to represent the bison's important role in shaping Indigenous food systems, and lessons of resilience, unity and harmony with the land. "It's ...