VIDEO: Rancher partner Ron Brownotter explains why returning Buffalo is important
Ron Brownotter, who runs the nation’s largest native-owned Buffalo herd on Standing Rock Reservation, SD, is a Tanka Fund rancher partner and vice president of Tanka Fund's board of directors.
In this video, Brownotter, the owner of Brownotter Buffalo Ranch, said he has been managing Buffalo on 20,000 acres of land for more than 20 years, maintaining 80 miles of Buffalo fencing. He emphasizes the importance of Buffalo in decolonization efforts, aiming to restore the Buffalo to their land on Standing Rock Reservation, SD. And he highlights the significance of keeping indigenous ceremonies alive, with Buffalo playing a vital role in both the past and future of these cultural practices.
Key highlights
Ron Brownotter has been managing Buffalo for more than 20 years.
His ranch spans 20,000 acres and includes 80 miles of fencing.
Brownotter views his work with Buffalo as part of a decolonization effort, restoring the animals to their land on Standing Rock Reservation, SD.
The Buffalo contribute to sustaining important indigenous ceremonies.
Brownotter emphasizes the Buffalo’s historical and cultural significance for indigenous communities and their future role in supporting cultural practices.
#TankaFund #BuffaloConservation #SupportNativeRanchers #WildlifePreservation #ProtectTheBuffalo #SustainableRanching #NativeAmericanHeritage #EcoFriendlyFarming #BuffaloFencingProject #ConservationEfforts #WildlifeProtection #SupportIndigenousCommunities #BuffaloRestoration #DonateForACause #WildlifeSupport #CulturalPreservation #IndigenousLandManagement #HelpSaveTheBuffalo #BuffaloHeritage #SustainableAgriculture #LandsLivesEconomies #Buffalo #Bison #TheReturn #NativeAmerican #ClimateRestoration #CommunityEmpowerment #EnvironmentalSustainability #BuffaloRanching #TankaImpact