THE WIND RIVER RESERVATION

Exploring Native-owned land on Wind River Reservation, highlighting efforts to reclaim ancestral territory. Learn about a passionate journey towards bison restoration and cultural appreciation. Restoring buffalo to promote holistic land use and food sovereignty on Wind River Reservation.
Behind the Scenes of Filming Native The Prodigies of an Icon on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming with Jason Baldes of the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative.
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Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative Wind River Reservation Wyoming.
0:00 The Wind River Reservation in Wyoming
2:20 The land being featured is not tribal land but was allocated during the homestead act.
2:34 Efforts are being made to buy back and reincorporate native-owned land on the reservation.
2:52 The Wind River countryside is beautiful, with snow-capped mountains in the background.
4:50 Witnessing wildebeest migration in East Africa sparked a new appreciation for bison restoration.
5:45 Realization of the importance of bison as a keystone species for biodiversity and ecosystem benefits.
6:32 Restoring buffalo benefits cultural plants, wildlife species, and communities.
7:08 Returning bison to the landscape helps restore balance and promote health and healing.
7:56 Grounding young people in buffalo ensures preservation of values and traditions for the future.
Preparing to start the journey filming:
NativeMovie.com
Production Partners @YanasaTV @YanasaAmaVenturesLLC National Buffalo Foundation
Go behind the scenes of NATIVE The Prodigies of an Icon a documentary about the American Bison aka Buffalo.
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NATIVE | The Prodigies of an Icon
nativemovie.com is a documentary following the history of bison up through its modern life. The film is supported by the following:
Grant Partner
National Buffalo Foundation
Platinum Sponsors
National Buffalo Museum www.buffalomuseum.com
TenderBison www.tenderbison.com
Sierra Meat & Seafood Durham Ranch durhamranch.com
Great Range Brand Bison greatrangebison.com
Mosquito Park Buffalo mosquitoparkenterprisesllc.com
Noble Premium Bison noblepremiumbison.com/
Canadian Rangeland Bison & Elk rangelandbison.ca
Gold Sponsors
The Buffalo Wool Co
Dakota Territory Buffalo Association
Heim Land & Bison
Dakota Pure Bison
Texas Bison Association
777 Bison Ranch
Tesoro Ranch
Bigelow Fields
Film Producer:
Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc.
Content Director & Filming Coordinator:
Shauna Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV
Creative Director and Videographer:
Charlie Rankin Meet My Neighbor Productions, Inc. Yanasa TV

[@redmond1913]

Majestic is the word I would use . So glad I get to “ride” along with you all

[@crmomom2822]

Amazing! The land is beautiful! I appreciate the knowledge shared about buffalo and symbiotic relationships.