NORTH AMERICAN BISON
Brief overview
Bison have been a valuable species to many Indigenous and First Nations communities as they contain cultural significance and primary resources. There are two common breeds which habit North America, those being the Wood bison (bison bison athabascae) and Plains bison (bison bison bison). Societies which sought either breed used all of the carcass for consumption and to create a multitude of materials including clothing and tools. This encyclopedia aims to provide you with new and important information regarding the bison native to North America by discussing its overall significance to Indigenous peoples, the processes of acquiring and preparing it, and its benefits to humanity and the environment.
Information offered
Each of the subpages offered and the questions they answer
Background
Are bison and buffalo the same? What are the differences between the Wood bison and the Plains bison? Where did bison come from?
Nations Associated
Which tribes Indigenous to North America used bison? As a primary resource? As a secondary resource? What are their relevance to either?
Hunting
How was hunting performed? What were the techniques? Tools or weapons used? Were women involved in the hunts?
Uses of Bison
How is the meat prepared after being hunted? What materials or resources does the bison provide?
Benefits of Bison!
What nutritional benefits does bison meat provide? How is it beneficial specifically to women and children? How does the animal itself benefit our environment?
Limitations
What difficulties did hunter face whilst trying to hunt bison? What are the possible health risks to eating bison meat? What are the challenges faced today with raising bison?