8th white bison born to herd at Sioux Valley Dakota Nation – CBC

May 04, 2022

Herd attracts visitors, ‘offers people hope,’ says caretaker

With a new white bison calf joining the herd in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, community members say it’s a sign to get back to living in balance with nature.

The calf born on April 16 is the eighth white bison to be born on the First Nation in as many years. They are part of a herd of 104 bison in the community about 40 kilometres west of Brandon, Man.

“The white buffalo is a blessing and a warning for our people, not just Native people but all people,” said Kevin Tacan, one of the community’s spiritual advisors, whose family also takes care of the herd.

Tacan said climate change is noticeable not only to us, but to animals as well.

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