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Mouse and the Buffalo

Season 1 Episode 1 | 1m 37s

After years of conflict over the management of the buffalo, the Blackfeet tribe turned to an elder -- a cowboy named Mouse to corral the herd and teach them new habits. Despite his dedication, growing tension between the tribal council and local ranchers led to a painful decision: to round up and sell most of the herd, marking another chapter in the tribe’s ongoing struggle to reclaim balance.

Extras
Witness the return of buffalo to Badger Creek through tribal tradition, land healing, and passion.
Blackfoot tribe lead triumphant restoration of buffalo, culture & land in BRING THEM HOME.
Follow a group of Blackfoot working to right historic wrongs by returning wild bison to their lands.
Riders of the Blackfeet Nation unite in a powerful fall buffalo drive honoring heritage and spirit.
Dr. Leroy Little Bear explains the sacred kinship and shared spirit between humans and buffalo.

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