SC831

Recognizing the historical significance of the buffalo and celebrating their return to tribal lands in this state.

Prefiled·3/4/26

Recognizes the historical significance of buffalo and celebrates their return to tribal lands in South Dakota.

The bill commemorates the return of buffalo to tribal lands in South Dakota, highlighting their cultural, ecological, and spiritual importance. It emphasizes the role of buffalo in the lives of Native communities, their near extinction, and the ongoing efforts to restore them. The return of buffalo is seen as a step toward ecological restoration, cultural renewal, and fostering a sustainable future.

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DDD
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History

Mar 4

Senate

S.J. 471