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The Latest Wind River Buffalo Happenings

Stories from our neighbors and partners, as well as progress with the Initiative and updates.

A Message from Executive Director Jason Baldes

As 2024 comes to a close, our team at the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative has been reflecting on the past year of activities – our very first up and running at full capacity as an independent, Tribally-led nonprofit.

Dec 30, 2024

November 2, 2024 community film screening of "A Buffalo Story"

“A Buffalo Story” Film Screening and the Path to Tribal Buffalo Rematriation

It was a day of celebration, education, and inspiration—and a reminder that the work to restore Buffalo and their place in the landscape is ongoing, with the support of committed communities working together for a more sustainable and just future.

Nov 14, 2024

Home on the range: inside buffalo restoration on the Wind River Indian Reservation

Article by Cy Neff for USA Today

The Wind River Tribal Buffalo initiative is part of a nation-wide, indigenous-lead movement to restore wild buffalo to their natural habitat.

Oct 15, 2024

medicine fish wind river tribal buffalo initiative

A Bond That Started in Ceremony

This summer, 24 Menominee youth visited the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative (WRTBI) and explored the Wind River Canyon, Moccasin Lake and the Red Desert.

Oct 2, 2024