Wóphila Thánka
A Great Thank You to Our Community
Together in gratitude, together in purpose — lifting each other up while bringing Buffalo home.
Gratitude in Action
The Wóphila Thánka – A Great Thank You to Our Community honors the people who make this movement possible — our donors, ranchers, and supporters.
Together, Tanka Fund’s ranchers, team, and community are sharing gratitude through short videos, each person saying “thank you” in their own language. These voices come together as one, reflecting the unity and strength of this beautiful community.
Gratitude in Action is more than a campaign. It is a recognition that we are strongest when we lift one another up. Your support helps return Buffalo to Native American lands, lives, and economies.
No donation is too small!
Every dollar counts toward returning Buffalo to Native American lands, lives, and economies while restoring connection, strength, and hope.
Campaign Highlights
Voices of Gratitude: Videos with staff, ranchers, and supporters sharing thanks in their own language, ending with Wóphila Thánka.
Community Strength: Together we honor the power of unity and gratitude in advancing our mission.
Impact of Giving: Every contribution helps return Buffalo to Native communities, rebuilding lifeways and economies.
A Gift of Thanks: Donors who give $500 or more receive the 2nd Edition 100% Wool Blanket, Infinity Journey of the Buffalo.
How do YOU say “thank you?”
Wóphila Thánka is how we say a “great thank you” in our Lakota language. We have a community that stretches across the nation and beyond who all speak a variety of languages and we want to hear from you! Record yourself saying “thank you” in your dialect and submit your video to marketing@tankafund.org for a chance to be featured on our website and social media.
