We also have the Indian Buffalo Management act in front of us today. For hundreds of years, the american buffalo was central to the culture, spiritual well being, and livelihoods of our natives across our nation. The ruthless dissemination of buffalo herds that occurred in the mid 19th century dealt a devastating blow to native communities that have long relied on these animals. This bill is an important step toward restoring once flourishing buffalo herds, which have been vital to the cultural, spiritual, and subsistence traditions of Native Americans throughout many states. (01:50–02:00)
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