Stoney Nakoda Nation says traditional knowledge key to success for Banff bison

An Indigenous-led report says relying on traditional knowledge could help to ensure the success of bison that have been reintroduced in Banff National Park. In 2017, Parks Canada released 16 bison in the northeast section of the park in Alberta as part of a five-year pilot project. The herd has since grown to more than 60 animals roaming over 1,200 square kilometres of the park's backcountry. Banff biologists are monitoring how the reintroduction has affected the environment, but the nearby Ston