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Over thousands of years and across diverse landscapes, Indigenous peoples developed traditional ecological knowledge about the bison and their ecosystems, writes Indigenous scholar Rosalyn R. LaPier. Meanwhile, they also developed religious customs and sacred places important to their relationship with bison. | Limestone Post

Bison Are Sacred to Native Americans — But Each Tribe Has Its Own Special Relationship to Them

Rosalyn R. LaPier

Over thousands of years and across diverse landscapes, Indigenous peoples developed traditional ecological knowledge about the bison and their ecosystems, writes Indigenous scholar Rosalyn R. LaPier, an enrolled member of the Blackfeet tribe. Meanwhile, tribes also developed religious customs and sacred places important to their relationship with bison. Click here for this article from The Conversation.

October 9, 2023

Gingko, bald cypress, sassafras, and paw-paw are just a few of the notable species of trees that give Indiana University’s Bloomington campus its “entrancing” appeal. Trees and green spaces have received “great care” ever since the current campus was established, writes Laurie D. Borman. The sprawling tree above, at the edge of Dunn Meadow, north of Indiana Memorial Union, is suspected of being the oldest tree on campus: a bur oak about 180 years old. | Photo by Jeremy Hogan

Trees Do More Than Add ‘Charm’ to IU Campus Deep Dive: WFHB & Limestone Post Investigate

Laurie D. Borman, Jeremy Hogan

Ginkgo, bur oak, bald cypress, sassafras, and paw-paw are just a few of the notable trees that — in addition to their practical value — give Indiana University’s Bloomington campus its “entrancing” appeal. Since IU bought twenty acres from Moses Fell Dunn in 1883, writes Laurie D. Borman, great care has been given to IU’s beloved trees. Click here for an article and photo gallery on the trees of IU.