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Jumps and Pounds: Bison Return From the Edge of Extinction

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This title is a part of the series Bison Return From the Edge of Extinction


Catalogue Number:  SQU008
Producer:  Square Sheep Films
Producing Agencies:  Square Sheep Films
Subject:  Anthropology, Archaeology, Canadian Geography, Canadian History, Canadian Politics, Canadian Social Issues, Canadian Social Studies, Documentary, Environmental Studies, First Nations Studies, Geography, History, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Politics, Science, Social Issues, Social Sciences, Social Studies, World History
Language:  English
Grade Level:  9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  Canada
Copyright Year:  2021
Running Time:  48:14


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This episode tells the methods First Nations used to hunt the bison on the Northern plains. Historically hundreds of jumps and pounds were skillfully used by First Nations throughout Canada to hunt bison. The episode visits some iconic sites, and we learn about life on the plains.

Featuring: Randy Bottle, Jack Brink and Bruce Cutknife.


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