PBS to air Lily Gladstone–narrated film on Blackfeet buffalo return after decades-long fight
Summary
A new PBS documentary, narrated by Lily Gladstone, focuses on the Blackfeet Nation's efforts to bring buffalo back to their land. The film explores the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in restoring the buffalo, including land use conflicts and cultural conservation. Gladstone, who is of Blackfeet and Nez Perce heritage, highlights the cultural importance of the buffalo to her people.Key Facts
- The documentary is called "Bring Them Home/Aiskótáhkapiyaaya."
- It tells the story of the Blackfeet Nation's long effort to restore wild buffalo to their land.
- Lily Gladstone, an Oscar-nominated actress, narrates and executive-produced the film.
- The film was directed by Blackfeet siblings Ivan and Ivy MacDonald with Daniel Glick.
- The buffalo were once removed to disrupt Indigenous communities, but efforts are ongoing to bring them back.
- The documentary discusses conflicts on tribal land about where buffalo should roam.
- Tribal officials face internal politics and resistance from ranchers in the effort to restore buffalo populations.
- The documentary connects the conservation of buffalo to cultural survival for Indigenous people.
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