by Linnea Wilhjelm | Aug 22, 2025 | Buffalo Stories, Education
Envision a future where thousands of Buffalo roam the Plains as wildlife, protected under Tribal law. At the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative, we’re advancing that vision. But Buffalo restoration is more than bringing an animal back to the land. Our mission is to...
by Linnea Wilhjelm | Jul 30, 2025 | Buffalo Stories, Education
For millennia, the Great Plains thundered with the hooves of an estimated 30-60 million Buffalo. They formed the backbone of Indigenous life across the continent, with their vast herds stretching from modern-day Alaska to Mexico. Buffalo Nations understood their...
by Linnea Wilhjelm | Jun 25, 2025 | Education, Traditional Foods
For Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone peoples, Buffalo once served as the primary source of sustenance and survival. The durable hides formed our homes and clothing, and the bones and sinew crafted essential tools and toys. Of course, Buffalo were also a critical...
by Linnea Wilhjelm | May 20, 2025 | Education, Traditional Foods
Caption for Photo: The Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative recently acquired a state-of-the-art field processing trailer. This equipment enables our community to harvest Buffalo where it falls — opening the door to opportunities for youth and elders to be involved...
by Linnea Wilhjelm | Apr 24, 2025 | Buffalo Stories, Education
Can you tell the difference between a wood bison and a plains bison? Most people can’t. For centuries, Buffalo have roamed North America, shaping the landscape and cultures of Indigenous peoples. While some refer to the animal as Buffalo and others as bison, in...
by Linnea Wilhjelm | Mar 17, 2025 | Buffalo Stories, Education
For centuries, the largest mammal in North America has been known by two names: bison and Buffalo. This duality reflects the history, culture, and science that surrounds our relative that once roamed the plains in the tens of millions. What is in a name? Can both...
