This four-day event, taking place from September 22–25, 2024, will be hosted on the Blood Reserve by the ceremonial hosts—the Blood Tribe—along with the International Buffalo Relations Institute and the Buffalo Women’s Society (Motokiiksi).

The gathering celebrates the renewal of our relationship with the buffalo through songs, stories, and ceremonies. You are invited to participate in this sacred event, which includes daily ceremonies, storytelling, and knowledge sharing.

The gathering will take place across various locations throughout the Kainai Nation, including Red Crow College, Red Crow Park, and notable institutions such as the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College, as well as other significant sites within the Blackfoot Confederacy. See here to learn more about the event agenda.

A Celebration of Renewal

The theme of the 10th-anniversary celebration is Renewal, honoring the timeless connection between Indigenous peoples and the buffalo. Through dialogue, traditional songs, stories, and ceremonial practices, the event seeks to reinforce the importance of this keystone species in Indigenous culture and ecosystem stewardship.

The Buffalo Treaty was first signed on September 24, 2014, on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana, uniting eight First Nations and Tribes in a commitment to buffalo conservation and the revitalization of Indigenous culture.

Be part of this powerful event, as we celebrate the past and look toward a future of renewal with our buffalo relatives.

Tickets to attend range between $0-$260.