Free Bison for Indians
“For over a century now, Denver has been the proud caretaker of these Bison herds, and we remain committed to their conservation as an integral part of the ecosystem here in the West,” said Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. “We’re taking that commitment to a new level, and through this effort with our tribal partners, this is an opportunity to help establish, support, and sustain Native American conservation herds across the country.” The city is donating 33 Bison to three different tribes to provide diversity in their breeding stock. Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) has historically held an annual auction to keep its Genesee Park and Daniels Park bison herds at a healthy population size and promote genetic diversity within the managed bison population.
“The bison is not only a vital link to our past as Northern Arapaho, it is essential to our future as we restore this important part of our culture and heritage,” said CEO of the Northern Arapaho Tribe. “I am honored to participate in this bison transfer and look forward to these beautiful animals joining our existing herd and returning to the home of their ancestors on the Wind River Reservation.” “The tribes plan to use the donated bison as a cultural, conservation, and educational resource, with the goal of locating the bison on our own tribal natural plains habitat.” The herds are descendants from the last wild bison in North America and were originally established by the Denver Zoo. According to DPR, bison herds numbered more than 30 million when the first European explorers set foot on the American continent. The herds were nearly wiped out by the 1880s and by 1900, fewer than 1,000 bison remained in existence. Today it is estimated that there are roughly 31,000 free-range wild bison in North America.
Buffalo’ed humor
What do we learn from cows, buffaloes and elephants?
It’s impossible to reduce weight by eating green grass and salads and walking.
What do Native Americans call vegetarians?
“One who is bad at hunting.”
Columbus Day wouldn’t have happened if the Native Americans had built that wall.
Why do Indians hate snow?
Because it’s white and settles on their land.
April 7th Birthdays
1995 – Hallie Lou Richardson, 1994 – Giselle Kuri, 1974 – Jenna Fischer, 1915 – Billie Holiday
1954 – Tony Dorsett, 1975 – Tiki Barber, 1964 – Russel Crowe, 1954 – Jackie Chan