Thunder Beings Rising

Happy National Bison Week!

Xani-tii: Buffalo/Bison
Hah-nih-tiih (hard H at the beginning & hold the ih longer at the end)

Did you know Tsuut'ina have had xani-tii on the reserve since 1980? That is almost 50 years! Although, we have had a relationship with xani-tii far longer than that.

Have you heard of the Buffalo Treaty?
In 2014, eight signatories came together and pledge to return xani-tii to the land. In the 12 years since then, many nations across North America have signed onto this treaty (including a few Maori).
If you want to learn more about the Buffalo treaty, please check out People of the Buffalo Treaty

I signed onto the treaty. Meaning I will spend the rest of my life honouring xani-tii and doing the work of taking care of the land.

Last but not least: "Its bison, not buffalo!"
Does correcting the colonial name help restore xani-tii and their habitats? Or is it continuing colonial harm against Indigenous people?
The Indigenous languages of North America are older than latin. So the names we have for this relative would have been used much longer than "bison".

Last few items from the 2-Spirit market.

Next market isn't until end of August and I would love to start it off with new product.

I'm always down for non-monetary & non-beadwork trades 😏

1. Sage Green Buffalo Cab Studs (1inch)
2. Thunder Bird Cab Studs (1.5inch)
3. Sparkly Blue Cabs, Silver hooks (2inch)
4. Orange Heart Cab, dentalium hanging piece, fingernail backing (5inch)
5. Pastel Green & White, sparkly teardrop Cab, silver hooks (2.5inch)
6. Pastel Pink, black & gold accent Wristlet (6inch)
7. Pastel Gold & Rainbow, Elk Cab Keychain (2inch)
8. Thunderbird Cab Pin (1.5inch)
9. Cactus Pin (3inch)

INDIGI PRIDE GALA

Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Location: 9641 102A Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Come check out my table! I have some cool new items 🤩