About BYNP

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 Lisa Ansell Frazier is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and currently lives in Wyoming. She is a mother of three beautiful children and a dog mom to three dogs. She works in Native Mental Health, has received the prestigious Governors Spirit of Service Award and is a Continuing Education Teacher at the Institute of American Indian Arts.  She spends her free time hiking with her family and gardening. Her mission is empowerment of Native youth, Indigenous food security, creating stability and nurturing self-esteem. 

Katrina is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She is an artist and passionate creator of many forms of craft. She loves spending time in nature, whether it be by forested mountains or the fresh air of the oceanside. She has enjoyed the last twenty-six years providing care and connection to many animals in her community at the Frontier Veterinary Clinic. Katrina believes her purpose in this life is to help others with her voice and heart, especially children. She does so in honor of her beautiful son and his kindness campaign, Bkind4b. 

Denyse Ute is an Eastern Shoshone tribal member from the Wind River Indian Reservation. She holds a Master’s Certificate in Community and Public Health and a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science, with multiple certifications in both fitness and nutrition. As an entrepreneur specializing in public health and program development, Denyse leads innovative, culturally grounded initiatives that promote native food sovereignty, chronic disease prevention, and youth wellness. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family, hiking, and being open to a new adventure.  

Visit her Fitness Website:

https://www.thedestinyprogramcorporation.org/

 Anaya Echohawk-Flint is a member of the Paiute, Pawnee, and Yakama Nations. She spends her time with her husband, three children and pug. She is currently working on her undergraduate in Psychology. She hopes to make mental health resources more accessible for Indigenous populations. 

 Beverly is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Her mother, Matilda Alkire Eastman, was from Standing Rock, and her father, Delmer Eastman, was an enrolled member of the Crow Tribe in Montana. She and her husband have been happily married since 2003 and live in Selfridge, North Dakota, where they operate their family ranch.

Together, they farm, produce their own hay, and raise both cattle and bison. Their bison operation includes cow-calf production, background feeding, and risk management services for other producers. They also work with regional zoos and organizations to promote agriculture and educate communities about the importance of bison stewardship. 

In 2014, Beverly launched her family's annual bison production sale. What began as a regional event has grown into a nationally recognized sale, connecting producers from across the country and helping strengthen the bison industry.

Beverly is passionate about improving the health and quality of bison while advancing education, conservation, and Indigenous food sovereignty. Her knowledge, experience, and lifelong commitment to buffalo restoration make her an incredible addition to Buffalo Youth Nation Project.

We are honored to welcome Beverly to our team and look forward to her leadership as we continue restoring buffalo and strengthening Native communities for future generations.

Buffalo Medicine Woman, Woxuu Heeneecee

Patti Harris

Northern Arapaho & Big Pine Paiute

Born on the Big Pine Paiute Reservation in California and raised on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. Patti enjoys sharing her story and conservation experiences through her 20-year photography career, Patti with an Eye, ReMatriate, performance art and sculpture, Buffalo (Bison) harvests and presentations/workshops for nationwide organizations focusing on relationship, healing and growth, and cultural understanding. She also serves on WyoFile, Wind River Alliance and Native Memory Project Boards of Directors, which nurture her journey, sharing Matriarch in training perspective, building genuine relationship between native and non-native communities. Patti also is part of the Buffalo Youth Nation Project, working as the Food Lodge Coordinator, assisting in distributing foods and goods for Lodge pantries in Reservation Schools as well as Executive Director for Wind River Native Advocacy Center.

We’re honored to welcome Nathan, a member of the Karuk, Northern Paiute, Laguna Pueblo, and Washoe tribes, to our circle of volunteers. A graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in music therapy and an herbalist apprentice currently working with Elk Mountain Herbs in Laramie, WY. 

A father of two and husband, Nathan walks a path of growth, balance, and spiritual development. His heart for community, connection, and Indigenous wellness makes him a beautiful addition to our team.

Join us in giving him a warm welcome as he shares his gifts and helps us continue restoring balance between our youth, our buffalo, and the land.