BYNP in Action: Reading comprehension rates update, before bynp and currently
Across every grade, reading comprehension levels have increased dramatically since our program began — with several grades showing 40–41 point gains, and some doubling or tripling their previous proficiency.
It is the living proof that:
When children are fed,
when they are culturally held,
when they are supported with dignity,
when the virtues guide the work,
our children thrive — academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Our Story in Pictures: Bynp's Journey to Make a Difference
Native News Online Indigeneous Food Sovereignty with BYNP
When The Buffalo Were Introduced to a Wind River Reservation School, Students Began to Thrive
A program that brings buffalo into the lives of Native American students at an elementary school on the Wind River Reservation has doubled attendance and increased reading comprehension. It’s just the beginning. This article is part of THE INDIGENOUS FOOD PYRAMID, a series of reporting that examines how Indigenous Food Sovereignty policies impact the overall health of Native Americans.
The Harvest Improving School On The Wind River Reservation; ‘Our DNA Is Still Connected To Buffalo’
A program that brings buffalo into the lives of Native American students at an elementary school on the Wind River Reservation has doubled reading comprehension and attendance. It’s just the beginning. This article is part of THE INDIGENOUS FOOD PYRAMID, a series of reporting that examines how Indigenous Food Sovereignty policies impact the overall health of Native Americans.
BYNP: Bison Conservation, food sovereignty, youth programs
BYNP - In the News:
As tribes restore bison, an effort to get them on school lunch menus. Join BYNP in restoring bison for cultural conservation.
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/24/nx-s1-5503955/buffalo-for-school-lunch
Tanka Fund: Our Rancher Partners:
https://www.tankafund.org/our-stories/our-rancher-partners-lisa-ansell-frazier
Native News Online featuring BYNP
Buffalo Youth Nation Project: A Story of Regenerative Abundance
https://www.nohungerwyo.org/post/hunger-in-wyoming-is-a-problem-that-can-be-solved-together