A Rare White Bison Was Born Into A Herd Belonging To The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation

That [the white buffalo] signals the start of our culture and our beliefs and our ceremonies, he added. It's really important to us. Tacan said he knew they were dealing with something special once he saw the calf, but didn't go out of his way to tell everyone. Tacan is one of the caretakers of the community's herd. Since the birth, people have been coming from as far as the United States to see the baby buffalo and leave tobacco offerings wrapped in colourful ribbons and pouches that now line the fence along the buffalo's enclosure. It's up to you [community members] to come to the buffalo and put out your offerings, he added.