BLACKFEET ECO KNOWLEDGE
Innii - Buffalo Freedom Project
Free roaming wild bison on the landscape through relationships with land and people.
Innii is a keystone species that plays a significant role in maintaining the ecological integrity of grassland ecosystems. In the past, the Nitsitapii had a deep connection with the buffalo and their traditional way of life was centered around the animal. However, due to overhunting and government policies, the buffalo population was decimated leaving our environment out of balance. Support initiatives and project that aim to restore the buffalo population and reintroduce them to the land. This project will support through financial, advocacy, consultation, field support or any other needs that develops sustainability in keeping the Buffalo on the landscape. The project will also work towards re-education with the public in how we historically and currently can interact with the Inii including harvesting and reintroducing into our diets. This includes food sustainability.