10th Anniversary of the Buffalo Treaty

September 22-25, 2024

The  Buffalo, Iinnii, Tatanga, Tatanka, Paskwâwimostos, Xaniti, Qwisp, Kamquq̓ukuǂ ʔiyamu, Iyane'e, heneeceeno', ésevone, Mushkode Bizhikim, Q’weyqway, Hii3einoon, boyzhan, ʔíítaanɔ́ɔ́nʔi, Bison and many more relatives would like to express a heartfelt thank you for your participation at the Ten Year Buffalo Treaty Anniversary Gathering hosted by the Kainai Nation, Motokiiksi, and International Buffalo Relations Institute.  Everyone shared beautiful Buffalo energy collectively.

The theme of the gathering was Renewal; coming together to embrace the future and looking at the Buffalo path ahead

The 10th Anniversary Gathering provided Buffalo experiences to:

  • Over 1700 participants

  • 30 First Nations signatories

  • 500 Youth Participants

Event Photo Overview

  • Day 1: Participants enjoying Opening address

  • Day 1: Participants watching Singing Back the Buffalo

  • Day 1: Participants watching Inniskim: Return of the Buffalo

  • Day 1: Buffalo Lantern Puppets visit

  • Day 2: Buffalo Dialogue Tipis

  • Day 2: Buffalo Dialogue Outdoors

  • Day 2: Pemmican Making Youth Activity

  • Day 2: Buffalo Lantern Puppets visit the Community

  • Day 3: Signing Day

  • Day 3: Preparing for Grand Entry

  • Day 3: IBRI Staff holding Buffalo Treaty gifted to Signatories

  • Day 3: Event Planning Herd Celebrate a Successful Gathering