Buffalo Treaty 12th anniversary Save the date

Hau Mitakuyapi, chantewasteya iyuha napechiyuzapi
(My relatives, I heartily shake your hands)

Join us for the 12th anniversary of The Buffalo: A Treaty of Cooperation, Renewal and Restoration (Buffalo Treaty). 

This unique gathering is hosted on He Sapa territory by the Oglala Lakota Nation of the Great Sioux Nation and co-hosted by the International Buffalo Relations Institute, NDN Collective and Tanka Fund. 

Come visit your Buffalo Relatives in the Spirit of Cooperation on Tuesday, October 20 to Thursday, October 22, 2026.

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Travel and Accommodations

Getting there
The closest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Rental cars are available at the airport.

Where to stay
The Gathering will be held at the State Game Lodge in Custer State Park. A limited block of 70 rooms and cabins is available; we encourage you to book early.

Additional accommodations are available in the town of Custer (about 20 minutes away) and Rapid City (about 50 minutes away).

Costs
Each Nation and participant is responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. There is no registration fee, and meals are provided throughout the Gathering.

We look forward to gathering together in Ȟe Sápa to honour, recognize, and revitalize our time immemorial relationship with Buffalo.

Come visit with your Buffalo relatives and renew relationship with the Buffalo Treaty.

Register to join us for the 12th Anniversary Gathering. Fill out the form to let us know you’re coming and which Nation or organization you’re with.

Gathering Registration

The 12th year anniversary is hosted by the Oglala Lakota Nation of the Great Sioux Nation and co-hosted with the International Buffalo Relations Institute, NDN Collective and Tanka Fund.

If you would like to contribute financially or in-kind to the 12th year aniversary, please send us an email at info@buffalotreaty.com

Remembering the 10th Anniversary of the Buffalo Treaty
September 22-25, 2024

The  Buffalo, Iinnii, Tatanga, Tatanka, Paskwâwimostos, Xaniti, Qwisp, Kamquq̓ukuǂ ʔiyamu, Iyane'e, heneeceeno', ésevone, Mushkode Bizhikim, Q’weyqway, Hii3einoon, boyzhan, ʔíítaanɔ́ɔ́nʔi, Bison and many more relatives would like to express a heartfelt thank you for your participation at the Ten Year Buffalo Treaty Anniversary Gathering hosted by the Kainai Nation, Motokiiksi, and International Buffalo Relations Institute.  Everyone shared beautiful Buffalo energy collectively.

The theme of the gathering was Renewal; coming together to embrace the future and looking at the Buffalo path ahead

The 10th Anniversary Gathering provided Buffalo experiences to:

  • Over 1700 participants

  • 30 First Nations signatories

  • 500 Youth Participants

Event Photo Overview

  • Day 1: Participants enjoying Opening address

  • Day 1: Participants watching Singing Back the Buffalo

  • Day 1: Participants watching Inniskim: Return of the Buffalo

  • Day 1: Buffalo Lantern Puppets visit

  • Day 2: Buffalo Dialogue Tipis

  • Day 2: Buffalo Dialogue Outdoors

  • Day 2: Pemmican Making Youth Activity

  • Day 2: Buffalo Lantern Puppets visit the Community

  • Day 3: Signing Day

  • Day 3: Preparing for Grand Entry

  • Day 3: IBRI Staff holding Buffalo Treaty gifted to Signatories

  • Day 3: Event Planning Herd Celebrate a Successful Gathering