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29 March 2024
Bronze Bison statues at Tatanka.

The Tatanka Story of the Bison Visitor Centre had a few things to look around on my visit. There were native Indians on hand to tell you their history & give more information about the story of the bison.

Tatanka, Story of the Bison.

I enjoyed my visit to see   Tatanka, The Story of The Bison, even though it didn't stop raining in the short time we were there. I was very lucky to meet & listen to one of the young Indians who worked there talking about the problem of alcoholism amongst Indians. It is true that the American Indians do not handle alcohol well & that a lot of them do have problems with alcohol. He told us of the problems his mother & other close relatives had. I had always thought it was a myth perpetuated by the old cowboy & Indian films.

If you are in the area & have an hour or two to spare, it is well worth a visit.

  Read more about Indians & alcohol.

Exhibits include

  • A bronze sculpture featuring 14 bison pursued by 3 Native American Horseback Riders.
  • Northern Plains Peoples Educational Interpretive Centre.
  • Native American Gift Shop.
  • Sweetgrass Grill Snack Bar.
  • Dances with Wolves movie costumes.

  Photos of Tatanka, Story of the Bison.