Parks Canada officials are trying to determine what's next for a herd of plains bison in Banff National Park after a draft report shows its reintroduction in the park's backcountry has been successful.
Plains bison are shown in Banff National Park in a handout photo taken by a Parks Canada remote camera. Officials are trying to determine what's next for the herd after a draft report shows its reintroduction in the park's backcountry has been successful.National Park after a draft report shows its reintroduction in the park’s backcountry has been successful.
“With these positive findings, it is recommended bison remain on the landscape in the area in a controlled and measured form.” It adds that the project has strengthened relationships with several First Nations that has included ceremonies to bless the animals, as well as annual women’s and youth hikes to see the herd.
“It is anticipated that in addition to this report, engagement on the report will set the stage for bison management for the next 10 years and beyond,” says the draft report.and organizes the Indigenous hikes to see the herd, said it’s a good report. A team worked with elders, knowledge keepers and youth to get a better understanding of bison habitat, behaviour and practices from an Indigenous perspective. It found the bison helped Stoney Nakoda people reconnect to their traditional lands, migration routes, camping sites, and hunting and gathering sites within the park.
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