The Great Elephant Migration
Visit the sculpture exhibit at Blackfeet Nation in Montana
Join the Herd in Montana
FOUR PAWS is proud to partner with The Great Elephant Migration: A Coexistence Story, a public art installation organized by Elephant Family, a U.S. and U.K.-based nonprofit.The U.S. phase of the traveling exhibit features 100 life-sized elephant sculptures that will “migrate” over 3,500 miles across the U.S. through the summer of 2025, intending to raise millions for animal welfare efforts around the world.
This June, part of the herd will stop in Blackfeet Nation, Buffalo Spirit Hills Ranch in Browning, Montana from Wednesday, June 4, to Monday, June 16. At this very special exhibit, they will be a part of the 5th Annual Iinnii Days (June 4th-6th) - a beautiful, community-led celebration honoring their buffalo cousins and the powerful bond between matriarchs. Find out more about these special community days below.
Community Celebrations
June 4
The Great Elephant Migration Exhibit will be a part of the 5th Annual Iinnii Days, an Indigenous led event which celebrates iinnii (bison) and their critical role in Blackfeet culture. The exhibit will be open and free to the public from 10am-4pm. Additionally, a welcoming and opening prayer will begin at 9am, and throughout the day, traditional games and storytelling will take place.
June 5
The celebrations on the 5th will focus on connecting relative matriarchs. The exhibit will be open from 10am-4pm.
- 9am Opening prayer, Buffalo Spirit Hills Ranch
- 9:30-11am Knowledge Sharing, Elder Storytelling
- 11-12pm Honoring Blackfeet Matriarchs: Molly Bull Shoe, Gertie Heavy Runner
- 12-5pm Knowledge Sharing
About the Exhibit
The sculptures are crafted by indigenous artisans from India; each elephant is twinned with a conservation NGO, whose work directly benefits from the proceeds of their sculpture sales. The sculptures are meant to represent the importance of peaceful coexistence with animals while highlighting issues like human-elephant interactions.
Each sculpture is for sale, with profits benefiting more than 20 NGOs supporting remarkable people around the world who have found ways to live alongside lions, leopards, elephants, and some of the planet’s most challenging animals.
One of the elephants represents Madhubala whom FOUR PAWS reunited with her sisters in Pakistan in 2024.
Join Us in Making a Difference
As The Great Elephant Migration travels across the U.S., it serves as a poignant reminder of our interconnectedness and the importance of compassion in creating a better world for wildlife. By participating in this exhibition, we can all contribute to raising awareness and supporting the vital work of organizations dedicated to helping elephants and other animals thrive.
Join us in celebrating The Great Elephant Migration and the inspiring story of Madhubala. Together, we can make a difference for elephants and promote a future where they can live freely and peacefully alongside humans.
Thank you for your commitment to animal welfare!
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