Bison symbolize strength, abundance, and spirituality. Throughout the years, tribes have incorporated them into their myths, ceremonies, and everyday life. Moreover, the spiritual significance of bison extends beyond their practical uses. In Native American traditions, bison signify survival and generosity. Stories often depict bison as sacred gifts from the Creator, given to sustain and nurture […]
Bison have always been honored in Native American culture because everything about the bison was able to be utilized. In particular, the bison hide was highly valued and used in many different ways. Taking a look at the traditional uses for bison hides and robes can offer insight into how hides can also be utilized in modern […]
The American Bison has been a long standing culturally observed animal that has been a life saving resource in the past and is still today. Bison are the largest native species in North America. Bison meat, also known as "the original red meat," is a high-protein food that also contains a variety of nutrients. Bison […]
Hundreds of thousands of wild bison used to roam freely around the Great Plains of America. Due to commercial hunting and slaughtering, their population had plummeted to about 300 Bison by 1894. The American Bison skull has been used as a sacred and traditional ornament as well as a ritualistic one. There are many reasons to have […]