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202515 minPGdoc-short

Where We Once Roamed

202515 minPGdoc-short

After centuries of absence, free-roaming buffalo have been re-released to their native lands by the Blackfeet Nation, marking a significant cultural renewal effort.

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After centuries of absence, free-roaming buffalo have been re-released to their native lands by the Blackfeet Nation, marking a significant cultural renewal effort.

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Ruthie Weeksdirector

Madee Sabatierdirector

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Ethan Running Crane and Ervin Carlson guide the audience through the Blackfeet Nation's efforts to reintroduce free-roaming buffalo to their ancestral lands. This initiative marks a significant step towards cultural and spiritual renewal for the community. The film details the generations of work involved in restoring the buffalo population, a sacred animal for the Blackfeet. Set against the backdrop of the land they once roamed, the documentary captures the dedication and commitment of the people involved in this restoration.

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