Larry Wright, Jr.
Education Path
Special Career Skills
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Knowing how to fix farm machinery.
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Studying the herd, learning their behavior and characteristics; the condition of individual animals, the pasture, and fences.
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Planning, assessing improvement, and changes for the coming seasons to avoid problems.
Career Choice Decision
“This job gives me the opportunity to work for my tribe as an active member of the Intertribal Bison Cooperative helping to restore buffalo to Indian land. The buffalo hold many cultures and spiritual significance of our Native American tradition. They have provided a major source of food, shelter, and clothing and continue to teach us the importance of family as well as being part of many spiritual traditions. I feel proud to make sure that the buffalo continue to be part of not only our lives but our children’s and all generations to come.”
Benefits of This Career
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Working outdoors
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Being able to be with the buffalo and constantly learn about their behavior.
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Sharing the things I’ve learned about the buffalo with others.
“Keep your life as simple as possible. Look for solutions to solve your own problems or get advice from more than one person to help you make choices in order to move forward.”
Words of Wisdom
Buffalo from Mr. Wright's herd