NDN Collective

The Buffalo Treaty is a living agreement that brings together Nations in a shared commitment to the restoration of the buffalo and the renewal of relationships with land, culture, and one another. Each year, the signatories gather to celebrate the work being done and to discuss the path forward. Over the past decade, the Buffalo Treaty has grown from eight founding signatories to a powerful international alliance rooted in relationships — among Nations, with land, and with the buffalo. Its annual gatherings are more than ceremonial—they are moments of shared vision, intergenerational learning, and collective commitment to healing. As more Nations sign on and the work continues to evolve, the Treaty remains a living promise: to restore the buffalo, to restore ourselves, and to protect what is sacred for generations to come.