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Episode 15: Traditional Traditions

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Hey look everyone, it’s finally the second part of our bison coverage! We're back on track for the new year, so join us and a special guest to discuss The Great Slaughter of bison, conservation efforts, where we go from here, and a tragic yet unavoidable situation Pam witnessed in 2022.


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Clark, Carolf. “Buffalo Slaughter Left Lasting Impact on Indigenous Peoples.” Emory University, news.emory.edu/stories/2023/08/esc_bison_impact_24-08-2023/story.html. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023.


Danielle, Mamers. “Historical Photo of Mountain of Bison Skulls Documents Animals on the Brink of Extinction.” The Conversation, 21 Sept. 2023, theconversation.com/historical-photo-of-mountain-of-bison-skulls-documents-animals-on-the-brink-of-extinction-148780.


Ehrlick, Darrell. “Environmental Groups Criticize Bison Hunt near Yellowstone National Park.” Great Falls Tribune, Partner Content, 9 Mar. 2023, www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2023/03/09/environmental-groups-criticize-bison-hunt-yellowstone-national-park/69990940007/.


Gammon, Katharine. “Bison Slaughter’s Destructive Legacy for Native Americans.” Inside Science, 1 Mar. 2018, www.insidescience.org/news/bison-slaughter%E2%80%99s-destructive-legacy-native-americans.


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