Traditional Ecological knowledge
&
the Iyane’e
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What is regenerative agriculture?
Regenerative agriculture is a way of farming that focuses on improving the overall health of the land. This includes such practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, and minimizing chemical use. We want to work in harmony and tandem with nature to create a resilient and stable environment.
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What do regenerative buffalo herd do?
Regenerative buffalo herd, by naturally roaming, improve the soils and encourages plant diversity by;
1) Grazing - eating grass in a way that stimulates plant growth.
2) Movement - free roaming prevents overgrazing in one spot.
3) Dung and Urine spread - act as natural fertilizers
4) Hoof action - hooves aerate the soil by helping the water and nutrients penetrate into the ground.
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What is TTBP doing regarding regenerative agriculture and buffalo herds?
Currently we are building relationships with various institutions and working to develop field research projects along with publications promoting health and well-being of the soil, the land, and the buffalo.
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Why is this important ?
It is critical for our future to reestablish our sacred connection between all Indigenous people across Turtle Island. Traditional Ecological Knowledge is native stewardship, rematriation, and healing. We promote healthy relationships and reconnections with all Indigenous people. From the land to the buffalo, we are all one and the same; what happens to one of us will happen to all of us.