The "iinnii" Initiative is a long-term project initiated by the Blackfeet Nation in 2010. Its objective is to reintroduce free-ranging, genetically pure bison to the lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy. The term "iinnii" refers to buffalo or bison in the Blackfeet language. For centuries, these animals played a vital role in the Blackfeet people's way of life, providing them with food, clothing, shelter, and holding significant cultural and spiritual significance. The return of the bison is a crucial step in restoring the ecosystem and revitalizing Blackfeet culture, traditions, and spirituality. The "iinnii" bison are raised humanely using traditional regenerative practices, with a diet consisting solely of grass. The Blackfeet Nation citizens directly source the "iinnii" bison meat from Montana, which is used to create the bison jerky. Both regenerative organic agriculture and regen{N]ation certification ensure the embodiment of the circular design for food framework.

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