Buffalo Field Campaign announced Monday that it will host a gathering on June 26, 2024, to honor the white buffalo born on June 4 in Yellowstone National Park. The birth marked the first documented white buffalo born in the national park.
ellowstone Park is home to the only continuously wild buffalo population in the United States. Among tribal nations, the birth of a white buffalo is highly valued and considered sacred.
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The honoring ceremony will take place at Buffalo Field Campaign headquarters in West Yellowstone, Montana. The ceremony will be presided over by Chief Arvol Looking Horse, 19th generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe and Bundle.
“The birth of the white buffalo calf in Yellowstone captivated the world. It’s amazing that this is happening in the only herds of buffalo that remain continuously in the wild,” said James Holt, executive director of Buffalo Field Campaign. “I am honored that the Campaign will once again welcome Chief Arvol Looking Horse. I hope this sacred event will help the fate of the wild buffalo, as their existence is necessary for all creatures, especially here in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.”
When: Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 11:00 am
Where: Buffalo Field Campaign Headquarters, 14365 Hebgen Lake Road, West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
WHO: Chief Arvol Looking Horse, 19th generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe and Bundle will lead a gathering celebrating the birth of a white buffalo calf in Yellowstone.
Buffalo Field Campaign encourages all attendees to be self-sufficient. Bring chairs, blankets, bottled water, food, snacks, and any additional supplies. There is limited camping on site. Please RSVP for a campsite by contacting mease@wildrockies.org.
Additional information about the meeting will be posted online:
www.buffalofieldcampaign.org
www.worldpeaceandprayer.com
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