How Tribes Are Reclaiming and Protecting Their Ancestral Lands From Coast to Coast
Three recent examples address historic wrongs and showcase a conservation vision guided by Indigenous values.
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Three recent examples address historic wrongs and showcase a conservation vision guided by Indigenous values.
University of Montana environmental philosophy professor Christopher Preston's new book is called "Tenacious Beasts: Wildlife recoveries that change how we think about animals."
I looked up into the starry night and a flood of emotions came over me as I thought about my T̓at̓áyaqn (Bitterroot Salish) ancestors who hunted this way for thousands of years. All of a sudden, snčlčlép (coyotes) began howling and I felt this strong connection to my ancestors and the bison. This hunt helped me realize the sacred significance of bison to my people and I wanted to find out more about these glorious animals.
Can you drive it in one day? Not likely.
There are new fees now in effect at the Bison Range at Moiese on the Flathead Indian Reservation.