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Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi

PR Campaign
Monday 31st August, 2026

St. Ann’s Warehouse brought 40 life-size bison puppets to the streets of New York for a free public spectacle honouring Indigenous history, resilience and conservation. The striking sight of a choreographed herd moving through Manhattan and Brooklyn created a powerful, highly shareable hook for coverage.

Why it worked: A choreographed, citywide moving herd created a rare, time-bound visual spectacle tied to Indigenous-led ceremonies—irresistible b-roll and a clear civic peg.

The lesson: Consider staging a one-weekend-only moving installation that intersects landmarks with community-led rituals, guaranteeing dramatic visuals and built-in schedule hooks.

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Publication Headline Date
playbill.com 40 Buffalos Will Be Roaming NYC in Free Public Theatrical Event | Playbill Monday 31st August, 2026
brooklynbridgeparents.com Return of the Buffalo: life-size buffalo puppets march through Brooklyn on Saturday, September 19 | Brooklyn Bridge Parents - News, Events and Family Services Friday 11th September, 2026
visitbrooklyn.nyc Return of the Buffalo Is Coming to Brooklyn: Here’s What to Know - Visit Brooklyn Sunday 13th September, 2026
patch.com Life-Sized Buffalo Puppets Will March Through Lower Manhattan And Brooklyn | Brooklyn Heights, NY Patch Wednesday 16th September, 2026
amny.com ‘Return of the Buffalo’ stampedes through New York City as life-size buffalo puppets honor Indigenous history | amNewYork Wednesday 16th September, 2026
silive.com Dozens of life-size buffalo puppets to take over NYC in free 2-day cultural spectacular - silive.com Friday 18th September, 2026
smithsonianmag.com A Herd of 40 Life-Size Bison Puppets Will Stampede Through New York This Weekend to Honor Indigenous History and Resilience Friday 18th September, 2026
smithsonianmag.com A Herd of 40 Life-Size Bison Puppets Will Stampede Through New York This Weekend to Honor Indigenous History and Resilience Friday 18th September, 2026
hyperallergic.com Buffalo Puppet Procession Traces Native History Through NYC’s Streets Friday 18th September, 2026
citizen.com Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi Exhibit in Downtown Brooklyn in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn | Citizen | Instant 911 Crime And Safety Alerts Saturday 19th September, 2026
amny.com Financial District welcomed 40 life-size buffalo puppets for the US’s largest public art spectacle | amNewYork Friday 25th September, 2026
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