How Bison Restoration Seeks to Heal the Quapaw Nation | NowThis

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Nothing will give back what was taken, but it's wonderful to see that people are recognising what was done and are trying to do _something_ to help the future of these people. Every culture deserves to be able to flourish, as long as it doesn't harm anyone. Roaming with buffalo is not going to harm anyone and it's something which should be supported. I hope that this programme helps to return at least some of that which was lost. I wish them all well ♥️

[@ginakelley749]

👍👃💞

[@Susan.I]

I’m so glad that the Bison are back. And that Native Americans have them back!!

[@brandymcgrath9386]

You deserve much more than buffalos. Indians are vital and should be treated as such. We love you ❤️❤️❤️

[@oldtowne1341]

*Native Americans

[@toddjames3372]

@@oldtowne1341 It is the message in her heart that matters. Its giving love. from an Indian/native/aboriginal.

[@jeremyrocano653]

@@oldtowne1341 I mean did you listen in the video. They’re constantly saying it so does that mean they prefer that term. It’s all about pc culture but if they’re saying it it must be fine right?

[@Et91640]

BISON

[@Et91640]

NATIVES

[@johnhutchison2268]

As a Scot I so admire what you are doing in the native lands. You are the Americans and not the Europeans who took your lands and no more so being the Scot’s who fought you in the pioneer lands. You are bringing back a great beast and the pride and respect of your communities. I admire you all so much

[@gatogordo2197]

I love this so much. Sometimes I feel like this continent can't return to its former glory but this gives me so much hope. It make take hundreds of years but it can be done.

[@lilakibler2762]

This is heartwarming, buffalo are going back to their native lands :)

[@TheShootist]

what utter rubbish. bison don't have native lands.

[@brianbumgardner8704]

Bisson, not buffalo.

[@righthandstep5]

@@TheShootist yes they do. The plains of North America

[@alwaysfourfun1671]

Let all the people learn from native indian wisdom. It is beautiful to see the bison roam.

[@zonaeastham5619]

I am so happy to see this. True wildlife. Love to be a part of the land.

[@carmenjett]

My family started in Qwapa and came to Spokane Washington to pick apples. This is a huge key for us now thank you for sharing

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

From a long term economic point of view it also was a terrible blunder to decimate the bison, since it could have been a reliable source of meat(protein) for generations to come without the capital intensive practices of agriculture on the Great Plains, and therefore without the environmental damage that was brought upon that region.

[@mission_new-earth]

Lack of intelligence and conscientiousness

[@rhondamccoy2953]

Were finally on the right track. Apttmh🙌🙌🙌

[@jimjett9996]

The Buffalo are majestic animals of the prairies, and I'm glad that they are being put back in the control of the Indians !

[@lostintime248]

I'm so glad to see your people voices! My Mexican prayers are with you all! Please educate the world WERE LISTENING!

[@og-greenmachine8623]

Yeah Teach the world naves were Chinese Lie They were BLACK! READ HISTORY

[@valeriebaca7769]

I seen a herd of Buffalo running in a vision I had a couple weeks ago Wow I’m so happy at this wonderful news .

[@verdellellis4043]

Giving back that is rightfully known to the land and Native American people In the modern Times now is something for the future generations to seek and Learn from. The American history.

[@normanbraslow7902]

Excellent! Licensing selected hunting in a proper manner, free chase, no "canned hunts" will bring in needed cash for the tribe, and inspire non-Indians to respect both the bison and the tribe.

[@hartwighaas8016]

Ich wünsche Ihnen viel Erfolg.

[@jacobedward2401]

That baby buffalo prancing is deeply beautiful to see

[@casienwhey]

It wasn't just the bison that got slaughtered, you could also look at the wolves, grizzly bears, prairie dogs, (the prairie itself), and many marine species too that were killed in huge numbers. The mindset back then was to kill anything that was in the way or could be sold. Sad legacy.

[@mission_new-earth]

They have a symbiotic relationship.

[@capt.stubing5604]

So happy to see the bison return to the plains.

[@Miikhiel]

Love the native people. 🖤🥰

[@christineplaton3048]

They belong on the American prairie.. It is definitely a crucial symbiotic relationship with the land. They were perfectly designed by Creator for these lands. From hoof to snout. .it is the perfect way to maintain these lands. This is encouraging to see them returning.

[@ronduff4325]

Beautiful creatures of the Earth .

[@j3tztbassman123]

This is worth continuing.

[@Bke14151]

this video makes me so happy and it makes me so sad.

[@brianbumgardner8704]

They are beautiful animals and will help restore the prairie lands. Letting Native Americans manage this makes it even better.

[@s.v.662]

My heart is happy when I see Buffalo returned to the people 🤎🔥🦬

[@DEBrown1971]

Now, the Native Americans are working on preserving Wolves too which is awesome to make a healthy ecosystem

[@1st1anarkissed]

I still remember the sorrowful puzzlement when I first heard that the Hopi had a prophecy that one day the bison would return. They were utterly extinct, like dinosaurs. And yet, this miracle has indeed come to pass. They also said it would heal the world.

[@merrylmarsh9037]

Sending you every good thought and blessing for your business and social restructure, for your prosperity good health and happiness. ❤🙏

[@zn6151]

So beautiful animals 🐃

[@robertcalamusso1603]

We honor our First Nation Brethren and all the plants and animals native to The Americas !, ☮️🇺🇸

[@pauldurkee4764]

I have to say as a UK citizen I have not come across the Quapaw tribe of first nation peoples, I find the culture of the tribes so interesting. Just a question, since the native buffalo were practically wiped out, are there sufficient blood lines in the existing animals to be able to build up sustainable populations? Much success to you in your efforts to reestablish the buffalo. Best Wishes from the UK.

[@carrieullrich5059]

Yes, they fared a bit better in Canada.

[@rhondamccoy2953]

Ok buffalo. Lets restore peace in our lands.

[@martinjenkins8270]

The bison looked after the First Nations peoples for thousands of years now it seems the people are repaying there kindness

[@TacticalCaveman997]

So glad this species wasn't completely wiped out.

[@cunderw12]

I pray we get to see free roaming Bison back on the Great Plains, in the numbers of 100s of 1000s. Give the Bison there land back. There’s more than enough empty land to allow them back on them grounds.

[@robertheins1749]

Respected

[@voodoo2882]

way to go!.....one stone at a time

[@Orang315]

Bison are a prehistoric mammal 🦬 still living that’s all . Witch is still awesome ☹️👍 no doubt , but they can be for any people

[@damageincorporatedmetal43v73]

As A Mcmac Indian I am with the Quawpaw Nation. I live here in region 9 of Western New York and I see many Native Plants disappearing that my Grandparent's & relatives from Maine would consider medicinal plants. The Elderberry the Red Rasberry, & when they cleaned the sides of the 2 & 4 mile roads they took out the Wild Blackberries that our Bear population would depend on. Everybody around here are afraid of Bears. But when I was Younger I had a Timber Wolf as a pet. That's what they did in Yosemite to keep certain populations in check. And to protect or to keep Large Predators @ bay. Or confined to there Territory... Now there worried about the Whitetail Deer. I say run a lottery to allow us or people of low income to bowhunt in certain areas were the city feels these animals are becoming a menace.

[@brazenhammer3307]

Bison are amazing animals if the population ever gets back into the millions I'm gonna apply for a tag, but in a lot of places the government wouldn't allow the population to grow because they make so much money for lottery tags for buffalo they don't want us to have another easy source of food

[@boardcertifiable]

Its nice to see free roaming Bison where they belong.

[@alisafun4160]

I have the sprite in my blood. I have a bison head on back. I love them so much.. I always stop and say hi when I see a herd.

[@DadbrosGarage]

What are your thoughts on switching from cattle and our main meat source to Bison?

[@hanaadil8924]

Dope video, and the music is really good! Could anyone lmk who the artist is 👀

[@acjohn6995]

You labeled Missouri as Kansas at 07:28.

[@6t76t]

I feel like by the end of the century, the Buffalo will grow back into its original population number. 🙂

[@timfurlong8956]

Yes they have saved the American bison. Maybe its time to save all the the peoples of the first nation America it's time to return some of the land that was stolen we can learn from how you only take from mother earth what you need to live

[@dsyy90210]

the way Natives have been treated is completely evil

[@amstevens23]

Awesome

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Great

[@pruephillip1338]

I am related to Cynthia Parker, the mother of the Comanche Quana. Always been interested in the Comanche. A super-cruel people. The Comache killed off a lot of buffalo to fund their invasion of Mexico. It's clear to me that if every native tribe had access to guns and horses there would not be a single buffalo left. Truth be told the natives of America, Europe, Asia, the Pacific and Australia did in nearly all the large mammals, mostly with just just sticks, stones and fire.

[@OmniMik3]

❤

[@zonaeastham5619]

If possible I want to get land and help with this 20+ acers. I would allow the buffalo to travel the land

[@mariawelling4194]

They have endured enormous tradagies, a small token of hope..

[@Automedon2]

Ever heard of 'buffalo jumps'? where the natives drove thousands of bison over the cliffs and used only a few - the rest rotted. I suspect that if they had had guns and realized the market for bison products, they would have been wiping them out as well. The Quapaw are plenty rich now - time to let the victim stories go.

[@Lurts99]

Lol someones triggered

[@kenmurray8476]

I am aware that no white man obseved one of these. I'm also aware, that in spite of your assertion, every part of every bison killed was used, not wasted. No need to spread falsehoods.

[@Automedon2]

@@kenmurray8476 There are many accounts by white men of massive piles of rotting carcasses at the bottom of the jumps. No need to spread falsehoods.

[@michaeleager4635]

It ain't symbiotic. (But a predator/ prey relationship can keep the prey population healthy)

[@Greenmahn333]

👍

[@ginajadaciaferreirabarbosa1905]

Vcs tem que escolher as melhores pastagens dos Estados Unidos,e destribui-los nelas,em todos os Estados Unidos grupos de doze fêmeas e um macho e coloque pessoas que se responsabilizam por eles para preserva-los,por que chegará o momento que precisaram deles para se alimentar e quanto mais tiverem melhor,Escolham grupos de pessoas que se comprometam a cuidar dos filhotes façam cercados com tiras de pneus usados intercalando para quando o animal cifrar ele não se machuque pode ser usado para qualquer gado,fica barato e resistente,mas tem de prender bem,criem lugares onde no caso de necessidade possam guarda-los todos os dias escolham um horário Certinho e vão chamando e dando comida até eles atenderem ao chamado perfeitamente mesmo quando não tiverem alimentos para eles,para que apreendam a acompanha-los quando fizerem isto sem comida os conduzam ao local que querem que fiquem e lá ponham comida,eles acostumaram naquele horário a comer e iram sozinho para dentro do local que vcs o guardaram,Lagos e criatorio de peixes,todos os dias no mesmo horário de manhã, joguem um punhado de minhocas junto com ração, mas antes de fazê-lo batam com as pontas dos dedos 3 vezes na agua,depois ponha o alimento,aí chegará o tempo que mesmo sem colocar comida vcs bateram com os dedos na agua e todos os peixinhos virão então com uma rede redonda pequena escolhiam os maiores,e o suficiente para sua família comer,não precisaram ficar horas com anzol pescando um único peixe poderá ser feito nos rios também.

[@the1442]

Stop killing animals

[@Orang315]

The 2 white chicks sitting on the bleachers were not Indians at all . But they would have a point , if they said 😯, their people , white people , that is , are dying out 😒

[@mikestubbs1708]

Well now, I was under the impression that these animals were properly named: 'BISON' and not buffalo?! I do wish that someone would stake a claim on a correct terminology here, I prefer the apparently correct term : 'Bison'!

[@johncanzoneri4771]

How long would this group last without massacre from the hand of Iroquoi, Comanche, Lakota wanderers chasing the same quarry without the white man's horse ? Not very long. The bison are loved now by most Americans and are prospering. All excesses of the past centuries by all are in the past and no one today is responsible except to themselves to be kind to all.

[@Orang315]

🤔🦬🦬🦬🦬 Well , the way I see it , the Buffalo is not an Indians animal but rather a cave man’s animal from prehistoric times like when the woolly mammoth was still here .

[@bennyreed2900]

Republican go and grow up 🤡 😅.???

[@bennyreed2900]

Bh ppl yjfyo

[@peaceandlove5214]

What about their genetic diversity?

[@MrSquiggles.]

Was that tumble weed rolling by?

[@andyjohnson3790]

No it was a round bale of grass being unrolled for the bison to eat

[@MrSquiggles.]

@@andyjohnson3790 Oh, okay🤣

[@georgetudhope]

The birds do better with bison hair, bison improve the land

[@senortigre0489]

Can't wait till the buffalo gets to a costco near me!

[@Luigi12687]

I thought they were doing ok with gambling and alcohol

[@mikshinee87]

Actually, everyone wanted to play Indians during my father's youth in eastern Europe because they thought Indians were free. You could also make your own tomahawk. I guess it's called cultural appropriation now. For them, it was playing pretend to escape the bleak reality behind the Iron Curtain.

[@alans9707]

What a wonderfully one sided video. It is always someone else's fault. Not much self reflection to be had. Hopefully you do better than our forefathers.

[@RonnieDobbz1978]

indigenous people, lol wink wink nudge nudge.

[@Freaysclaw56]

Thank Quapaw Nation for bring back bison. 🦬. It would be great to see other Nations that had bison return them to their tribal lands. Though you may not personally see the completion of a hoped for regeneration, you will have the knowledge that you began the process and will pass on how important Bison 🦬 are to your heritage. There is an old Greek proverb, “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.” You are the planters, all that come after can sit in the shade and watch the bison 🦬 roam.

[@bennyreed2900]

Love ❤️ from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤️.???

[@bennyreed2900]

Quapaw Nation. On the road back. the same as wee are back in Ireland 🇮🇪 too proud nation's .tried to wipe us out.wee have our own sport And is still played to this day. Over 3000years old. ✌️ 🙏.???

[@cokedrinker941]

.... I had a bison burger today.... oops.

[@amstevens23]

It's a food source so....

[@novemberSUN1]

The tribes will probably offer more bison options...