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Tipi of Terror: Buffalo’s Fire staff share spooky Native stories

The Halloween season inspires many people to share chilling tales of the supernatural, and Natives are no exception. Share your own spooky stories with us!

Brian Bull

Brian Bull

Senior Reporter

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The world is full of sounds and shadows that defy easy explanation. For many, the line between reality and the supernatural is far thinner than the Western world often allows. This series explores that unique space, delving into the powerful, enduring traditions of Native American supernatural stories — tales that cross the past and the present.

Here at Buffalo’s Fire, we’ve gathered our staff to share advice from their elders, the legends that haunted their childhoods and the spine-tingling moments they encountered the otherworldly. These aren’t just spooky stories; they are cultural accounts that speak to deep historical truths and ongoing anxieties.

Prepare yourself. You might never look at a sudden whistle in the night or a dark, remote stretch of road the same way again. Watch our video and step deeper into the living traditions of Indigenous scary stories.

Share Your Own Story

Now it’s your turn. We know every community and every family have tales that linger in the shadows. What legends, warnings or terrifying stories have been passed down to you? Have you ever heard a whistle you shouldn’t have?

Share your spooky stories with us on social media using the hashtag #BuffalosFiresSpooky

We’re waiting to hear them.

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Brian Bull (Nez Perce Tribe)

Senior Reporter

Brian Bull

Location: Eugene, Oregon

Awards: Edward R. Murrow 2025

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