Bison are currently being highlighted at the Lloydminster Museum and Archives.
The newest exhibition, Bison: American Icon, explores the story of bison and is on display until Sept. 5.
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“The bison exhibition connects closely with Alberta and Saskatchewan communities,” said Sarah Hockridge, museum technician. “(It’s) historically significant to both bison and this region, and provides a deeper understanding of the bison’s cultural, ecological and spiritual importance.”
The exhibit traces the bison’s journey from its significance to Indigenous hunters, through the era of industrial exploitation, to modern conservation efforts and today’s producers and enthusiasts.
While the exhibition will explore the history of the animal, it will also highlight the modern bison story.
It was created through a collaboration between the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Buffalo Foundation, the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown, N.D., Uplands Exhibits and the exhibit team at Kaufman Museum in North Newton, Kan.
The gallery is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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