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Colville Tribes Celebrate Historic First Bison Harvest

1/17/2025

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The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation celebrated a historic moment by harvesting their first bison on their ancestral lands near Ferry and Okanogan County. This significant event, part of a series of five planned harvests, comes after receiving a generous gift of 43 bison from the Kalispell Tribes. The meat will nourish tribal ceremonies and strengthen community bonds, as the herd now thrives at 42 bison.

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The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation celebrated a historic moment by harvesting their first bison on their ancestral lands near Ferry and Okanogan County. This significant event, part of a series of five planned harvests, comes after receiving a generous gift of 43 bison from the Kalispell Tribes. The meat will nourish tribal ceremonies and strengthen community bonds, as the herd now thrives at 42 bison.