Owner & Caretaker of the Herd

I was born in Harrisburg, PA, into the lineage of the Hunkpapa Lakota and am a direct descendant of Sitting Bull. From a young age, I witnessed my father’s deep compassion for animals—he dedicated his life to caring for sick and abused wildlife, as well as animals rescued from circuses. It was only on his deathbed that he revealed our sacred lineage and the message that I was being called upon to care for and protect the White Buffalo.

Through my father, I was introduced to revered figures such as Frank Fools Crow (Lakota ceremonial leader) and Will Sampson (Native American actor). After my father’s passing in 1988, I began my journey, though I did not yet fully understand the path that lay ahead.

In 2001, I received a call from Grey Wolf and Barry Erickson, seeking help for four White Bison whose owner had suffered a heart attack. The bison needed to be moved from South Dakota to the Grand Canyon area. When I went to see them, I fell in love. My father’s words echoed in my heart—I knew this was my calling. Determined to protect them, I raised the necessary funds, relocated the herd, and have been their caretaker ever since.

Today, at the White Bison Association, I continue this sacred commitment, ensuring that these rare and spiritually significant beings live in peace and protection for future generations.

You can read more about my journey in my book, The Light Within: My Journey Home to the White Buffalo, where I share the incredible experiences, challenges, and spiritual lessons that have shaped my life with the White Bison.

 
Kari Noren-Hoshal has been with the Sacred World Peace Alliance for 13 years since 2011, serving as Secretary and now Vice President. Raised in Latin America and Egypt, she became interested in indigenous sacred practices at an early age. With a foot in both worlds, Kari is an evolutionary astrologer of over 25 years of experience and a language educator for over 30 years. She also has extensive experience in sales and marketing in educational publishing and the sales of feature films and documentaries. Kari’s experience of living in Italy, France, the UK, Egypt and Latin America helps to bring an international perspective to the alliance. She presents workshops for the alliance on evolutionary astrology and Maya astrology. 

Mary Clark:  Secretary of Directors

My name is Mary Clark and I am honored to be the secretary of SWPA and WBA. I am a single mom of three young adults, and we all reside in Ohio. I work full time for QVC/HSN, volunteered for Girl Scouts, and am currently a Boy Scout merit badge counselor. I enjoy spending time with my children, sewing, being out in nature and among the White bison herd.

Harriet McMahon, Ph.D., is a Counselor, Ordained Minister, author and she has also studied with a variety of Indigenous cultures whose cosmology teaches us how to heal the earth as well as individual healing. Harriet is an expedition leader, guiding students to varies places in South America, South Africa and the U.S. sharing these teachings with her students firsthand.She has been initiated by some of the most respected teachers to practice and teach the healing arts of the indigenous people of the

Andes and other cultures. Harriet earned her certificate in Hypnotherapy and Regression Therapy through the Inner

Guidance Psychotherapy Center as well as the National Guild of Hypnotists. She is an ordained minister through Spiritual Sciences and the International Metaphysical Ministry and a certified Life coach.Harriet's mission is to continue studying various cultures and healing traditions and bring them to as many people willing to receive them as she can. She  is the owner of Creative Growth and Healing.  In the past she was the owner of a Peruvian store and Stress Busters Inc. which allowed her to guide corporations 

and their staff in her stress reduction techniques. Harriet served as a  committee member on the United Nations International Day of Peace project."My path has taken me through such an amazing journey of healing, joy and self discovery as well as realizing the true

beauty in everything that I encounter. It is important for all of us to reawaken and return to sweet relationships with oneself and Mother Earth."

Antonia Rankin

Rankin Events & Design/Enlightened Events

Event and wedding design planner/coordinator for over 25 years, specializing in

providing the dream event/wedding you envision. As a non-denominational

minster, I also favor non-traditional wedding ceremonies including Native

American, Celtic and of course, traditional with your added input. As a floral and

event space designer, I specialize in helping with floral choices, color coordination

and lighting. Whether you require a full planning process a year out, just the day-

of coordination or hourly consultation, I offer the ‘insider’ expertise to help you

create the perfect event for you, your family and guests. Weddings and events

with consciousness! 

Antonia is always available by email at: antonia@rankinevents.com or press contact to call her today!

Kurt Shaffer

Kurt has been selected to be the only approved photographer to The White Bison. HIs work aligns with our mission. Kurt captures the beauty in ever moment. When he is shooting sacred moment in a persons life, agriculture, historical monuments, skylines, or natures phenomemons you feel the energy like you are right there. Check out more of Kurts work.