Tribal Bison Restoration: A Conversation with Lucille Contreras on Native America Calling
Lucille Contreras on Tribal Bison Restoration and Indigenous Food Sovereignty
We’re proud to share this powerful podcast feature from Native America Calling, where our CEO and Founder, Lucille Contreras, joins a panel of Indigenous leaders to discuss Tribal bison restoration, cultural resurgence, and environmental stewardship.
In this episode, recorded on March 4, 2022, Lucille speaks about the mission behind The Texas Tribal Buffalo Project, the importance of returning buffalo to our ancestral lands, and how this work supports Indigenous food sovereignty, community healing, and climate resilience.
“The Buffalo are our relatives. Restoring them to the land means restoring balance and honoring Indigenous knowledge,” says Lucille Contreras.
This conversation is part of a growing national dialogue around:
Indigenous-led bison conservation
Tribal food systems and land stewardship
Cultural revitalization through animal kinship
Healing generational trauma with traditional practices
Lucille brings decades of experience in agriculture, leadership, and cultural preservation to this work, offering a vision that blends ancient wisdom with forward-looking solutions.
Why This Matters:
Restoring buffalo is more than ecological work—it’s cultural restoration. For Native communities across Turtle Island, bison are sacred relatives. Projects like ours support holistic wellness and sovereignty while combating food insecurity and the effects of climate change.
If you’re passionate about regenerative agriculture, Indigenous leadership, or community-based land stewardship, this episode is a must-listen.
