‘Return of the Buffalo’ stampedes through New York City as life-size buffalo puppets honor Indigenous history

The performance piece "Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi" is featuring 40 life-sized buffalo puppets moving through the streets of Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn this weekend. Organized by St. Ann’s Warehouse, the event aims to honor Indigenous history and highlight the American bison as a symbol of cultural renewal.
“Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi” is taking over the streets of New York City this weekend as St. Ann’s Warehouse brings 40 life-sized buffalo puppets to the streets of Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. The American bison, referred to as the buffalo by many Indigenous tribes, serves as a symbol of renewal and...
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