The Rosebud Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) is the wholly owned economic development arm of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and maintains tax-exempt, non-profit status. As Lakota, we believe we are all related and it is our duty to create a better world for future generations. Our mission at REDCO is to achieve this by developing amazing leaders who run great organizations. We employ a multi-faceted, holistic approach to improving economic outcomes and eliminating poverty on the Rosebud Reservation. More information can be found on our website: www.sicangucorp.com.

At REDCO, we are bringing Tatanka back to the people as a way to realize our vision of a healthy, helpful, and safe Oyate (nation). We have secured a 15-year lease on a 27,000 acre property on Rosebud Sioux Tribal Lands and have partnered with industry-leading organizations to develop a plan to create a Native-owned and operated buffalo range and wildlife sanctuary. The range will generate revenue by selling grass-fed, humanely raised, surplus bison to like-minded customers. Additionally, we will explore value-added ventures such as a processing plant, cultural and ecotourism, and educational outreach.

The Wolakota Regenerative Buffalo Range and Wildlife Sanctuary will:

1) Provide cultural opportunities by revitalizing our relationship with buffalo that is grounded in history, culture, and education

2) Initiate environmental regeneration by improving the health and resilience of the prairie ecosystem indigenous to the Sandhills

3) Combat climate change by increasing the sequestration of carbon thereby reducing atmospheric greenhouse gases

4) Strengthen food sovereignty by improving access to fresh, healthy, sustainable, and humanely-sourced meat

5) Create economic opportunity by providing jobs, increasing investment, and bringing new industries to our people

Here’s how you can be an accelerator:

Crowdfunding - Your donation of any size will help us reach our goal! Make a contribution here.

Major Gift - Your contribution can fund a significant upfront capital cost to the project. Donate here or contact us using the form below.

Blended Social Impact Investment - Your blended support of a grant and loan can  earn a modest return over the life of the project. Use the form below to contact us for more information!

In-Kind Donation - Your industry expertise or donation of equipment, time, or supplies will lower our startup costs. Get in touch with us by using the form below.

Other Methods - Got another way you can support our work? We are always open to innovative solutions and would love to hear yours through the form below!