Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation

The Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation is a Dakota First Nations band government in southern Saskatchewan, Canada. The band controls a reserve at Standing Buffalo 78.

History

The band is named after Chief Standing Buffalo, who succeeded his father as hereditary chief in 1871. His people received permission to farm north of the Qu'Appelle Lakes, and their reserve was established in 1881. Although they were only allotted 80 acres per family, which was significantly less than the typical 640, the band prospered. By 1901, all households achieved self-sufficiency. However, in 1907, the community's agricultural success was eradicated when the government revoked access to hay lands. The band's requests for increased acreage went unaddressed until 1956.