This report seeks to explore the potential for urban agriculture to operate as a healing process for urban Native communities. Urban agriculture holds the potential to reconnect Indigenous Americans living in cities with their food systems and heal wounds left … Read more
Expansion of Tribal Self-Governance in Food and Agriculture
This report covers two areas of Tribal self-governance in food and agriculture: 638 Authority and Agricultural Resource Management Plans. The report was prepared by both Julie Bautista and Jalen Banks.
[Video] Expansion of Tribal Self-Governance in Food and Agriculture
“Expansion of Tribal Self-Governance in Food and Agriculture” was presented by Bill Emerson Hunger Fellows Jalen Banks and Julie Noreene Bautista as part of the briefing “A Snapshot of Hunger in America” on February 17, 2022. Jalen and Julie were placed with Indigenous … Read more
Cultivating Resilience in Indian Country: An Assessment of COVID-19’s Impact on Tribal Food Systems
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many Native American communities and food producers hard. Despite current and longstanding challenges in Indian Country, many Native advocates, organizations, and food businesses have worked to address hunger and promote food sovereignty and entrepreneurship in … Read more
Investing in Indian Country: Funding Needs in Native Agriculture
Across the U.S., Native ranchers, farmers, and fishers face a unique set of challenges. Among others, these issues include distinct land ownership situations, as well as lower access to capital and credit. First providing a brief survey of these complications, … Read more
Advocating for the Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program
The Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) was initially created in the 1990 Farm Bill to address the inequities in agricultural extension offered to Native American farmers and ranchers. Thirty years later, the FRTEP has never been appropriated the funding or … Read more
“Expanding Tribal Sovereignty to Child Nutrition Programs”
Emily Hwang of the 26th Class of Emerson National Hunger Fellows presents “Expanding Tribal Sovereignty to Child Nutrition Programs” at the Rayburn House Office Building on Friday, 2/28/2020. Emily completed her field work with Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative in … Read more
“Food Sovereignty is Tribal Sovereignty”
Anne Marie Noll of the 26th Class of Emerson National Hunger Fellows presents “Food Sovereignty is Tribal Sovereignty” at the Rayburn House Office Building on Friday, 2/28/2020. Anne Marie completed her field work with the Native American Agriculture Fund in … Read more
Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative
The Initiative enhances health and wellness in tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic development and cultural food … Read more
Native American Agriculture Fund
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) provides grants to eligible organizations for business assistance, agricultural education, technical support, and advocacy … Read more
Nutritional Value and Health Impacts of Traditional Native American Foods: A Literature Review
This literature review summarizes the nutritional value and health impacts of consuming traditional foods for Native American peoples through themes including nutritional content, medicinal qualities, physiological and psychological benefits. The discussion on traditional foods is an essential element in the … Read more
A Primer on 638 Authority: Extending Tribal Self-Determination to Food and Agriculture
638 Authority is a legal tool for Tribal self-determination that gives Tribes the ability to take over control of eligible federal government programs, and recent legislation has authorized pilot programs to bring it to the USDA. This report is a … Read more
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