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

"To have another white buffalo calf that’s born is more of a signal to us that not only is our culture and people surviving, but thriving," the chief said.

UPDATE: "Six years ago when I became chief I basically inherited a mess. The finances were in bad shape and a lot of aspects of the reserve were struggling. I noticed that when the buffalo came in things began to improve and I really do believe that something is going on here," Vincent Tacan, chief of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation said. "Our debt has been cleared up, we have a better relationship with our surrounding neighbours, we are starting to educate our people on and off the reserve, there are cross-cultural exchanges happening, and we have been able to start a significant economic development project. There have been a lot of positive things happen here and some that I can't explain but it seems to be going along a parallel track with the bison."