It started with a conversation, continued with several calls and meetings, and became a series of summits.
The discussion at all of these revolved around the return of bison, or buffalo, to the prairies. From these early conversations, a committee formed, led by Indigenous co-chairs. These summits were aimed at advancing the conversation around wild bison, but also ensured the conversation was inclusive and grounded in traditional knowledge and ceremony.
Photo © C. Olson.
Events
February 4-5, 2025: The first Wild Buffalo Summit was held at the Alberta Wilderness Association office in Calgary, Alberta. A description of the event is available here.
November 10, 2025: Final report for the first Wild Buffalo summit is released. The report is available here.
Photo © D. Velde
Photo © D. Velde
Photo © D. Velde
May 13-14, 2026: The second Wild Buffalo Summit is held at the College of Law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
