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Buffalo's Fire Sections

Cultural Preservation

Efforts to preserve and revitalize Native languages, cultures, and traditions.

Environmental Stewardship

‘Good fire’ at Chaa-lamali: Young Natives practice cultural burn

State Recognition

North Dakota proclaims First Nations Day and Native American Heritage Month

Buffalo’s Fire

Language revival

Language efforts in MHA Nation are strong but limited by few first speakers

Language matters

American Indian vs Native American: Which term is right and when?

Teresa Trumbly Lamsam, Ph.D.

Dentalium: History and significance in Native American culture

Teresa Trumbly Lamsam, Ph.D.

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Revitalizing ancestral art forms: Holly Young draws inspiration from family and community

‘Who are you calling an elder? I am just older’

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What is an elder? Tell us what it means to you

When is being ‘elder’ more than just being ‘older’?