Buffalo Indian -

For Plains tribes like the , the buffalo was not just an animal but a "relative" and a sacred gift from the Creator.

In the 19th century, the relationship between Indigenous peoples and buffalo was deliberately targeted by European settlers and the U.S. government. buffalo indian

: Many tribes have unique names for the buffalo that reflect its power, such as Tatáŋka (Lakota), Iiniiwa (Blackfoot), and Hotoa'e (Cheyenne). 2. Historical Impact and Near-Extinction For Plains tribes like the , the buffalo