It never gets old, watching bison. They are massive, majestic, mystifying. After years of studying them, working alongside them and helping them reclaim their place at The Bison Range on the Flathead Reservation, Stephanie Gillin, a wildlife biologist for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), still finds them simultaneously awe-inspiring and relatable. “Bison remind me of Native people because of what all we’ve been through,” she says. How do bison captivate you? For more on CSKT a

Once numbering 60 million on the North American plains, the American bison were nearly driven to extinction. Since 2020, over 2,300 bison have been returned to Tribal lands across 10 states through Indigenous-led efforts involving 86 Tribal Nations. This is not just species recovery - it’s cultural restoration, land healing and reconnection. Read More: bit.ly/47l3MLU #BisonRestoration #TribalLands #Conservation | Conservation Frontlines