Ron Brownotter welcomes more Buffalo to Native lands through Tanka Fund partnership with The Nature Conservancy
Ron Brownotter with his daughter Selena
Through Tanka Fund's partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the Minnesota Zoo, our rancher partners received more Buffalo to their lands this month, with additional releases planned for November. One of the recent recipients, Ron Brownotter, owner of Brownotter Buffalo Ranch, received Buffalo from The Nature Conservancy, adding to his herd on Standing Rock Reservation, SD. He is also vice president of Tanka Fund's board of directors.
With over 20 years of experience managing Buffalo across 20,000 acres and maintaining 80 miles of fencing, Ron underscores the role of Buffalo in decolonization efforts. He views the return of Buffalo as essential to reconnecting the land and people, while also preserving Indigenous ceremonies, where Buffalo play a central role in cultural continuity.
Tanka Fund’s mission is to restore Buffalo to Native lands, lives, and economies, supporting ecological balance and sustainable agriculture. Through partnerships like these, we’re contributing to the revival of a crucial cultural and economic resource for Native communities across the country.
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