Lucille Contreras Featured on BBC’s The Food Chain
Restoring Indigenous Food Sovereignty Through Bison Ranching
We’re proud to share that our Founder and CEO, Lucille Contreras, was recently featured on the BBC World Service podcast The Food Chain in an episode exploring Indigenous foodways and the power of returning to traditional practices through bison ranching.
In this powerful interview, Lucille speaks about her journey as a Lipan Apache woman, how she founded the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project, and the role of regenerative ranching in revitalizing both land and culture.
Why This Conversation Matters
Lucille’s voice adds a critical perspective to global conversations about:
Indigenous food systems
Landback movements
Sustainable agriculture
Decolonizing diets
Women-led leadership in climate solutions
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how Indigenous knowledge systems and community-led food sovereignty are shaping the future of food and climate justice.
About Lucille Contreras and the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project
Lucille Contreras is a cultural leader and regenerative rancher based in Texas. As founder of the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project, she’s building a living model of Indigenous resilience, guided by her Lipan Apache heritage and a deep commitment to ecological healing.
Join the Movement
Whether you’re a student, researcher, chef, rancher, or activist—this episode offers insight into how ancestral knowledge and Indigenous-led initiatives are not just surviving, but thriving.
Looking for ways to support Indigenous ranchers and foodways?
Start by sharing the episode, learning about the history of bison in North America, or partnering with us on future initiatives.
