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Policy Brief- July 8, 2025

No IFAI Policy Brief next week, July 14. IFAI staff will be engaged in the 11th annual Tribal Youth Summit. Read more about the Summit here. A Federal Register notice this week has a call for comments by July 30 on an interim final rule that removes several USDA...

Policy Brief- July 1, 2025

IFAI’s 11th annual Tribal Youth Summit starts next week, read more about it here. The Indian Health Service is hosting four In-Person Tribal Consultations and one Virtual Consultation starting July 8 proposed realignment and strategic changes. Several Federal...

11th Annual Native American Youth in Agriculture Leadership Summit

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) is hosting the 11th Annual Youth in Agriculture Leadership Summit. The summit brings together Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian youth, ages 18-24, from across Indian Country to the University of...

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Our mission is to enhance the health and wellness of tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic development, and cultural food traditions.

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The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) focuses on putting tribal sovereignty in food sovereignty, promoting tribally driven solutions to revitalize and advance traditional food systems and diversified economic development throughout Indian Country. IFAI provides Tribal governments, producers, and food businesses with educational resources, policy research, and strategic legal analysis as a foundation for building robust food economies.

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Grants and funding opportunities are key tools for many Tribes and Tribal producers. However, navigating the list of programs available can be challenging. To help, IFAI staff stay on top of the latest grants and opportunities. Check out the latest list by clicking the button below.

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IFAI’s job board is intended to be a resource for Native Americans and Alaska Natives interested in employment and internship opportunities that focus primarily on Indigenous food and agriculture policy and law. However, the job board is also open to other types of opportunities in the following:

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Policy Brief- July 8, 2025

by jlb087 | Jul 7, 2025 | Congressional Notes, Featured Article, IFAI, News, Policy Briefing | 0 Comments

No IFAI Policy Brief next week, July 14. IFAI staff will be engaged in the 11th annual Tribal Youth Summit. Read more about the Summit here. A Federal Register...

Policy Brief- July 1, 2025

by jlb087 | Jun 30, 2025 | Congressional Notes, Featured Article, IFAI, News, Policy Briefing | 0 Comments

IFAI’s 11th annual Tribal Youth Summit starts next week, read more about it here. The Indian Health Service is hosting four In-Person Tribal Consultations and one...

Policy Brief- June 24, 2025

by jlb087 | Jun 24, 2025 | Congressional Notes, Featured Article, IFAI, News, Policy Briefing | 0 Comments

The Department of the Interior will hold the last two consultations on June 24 and 26 with Tribal leaders about the Department’s DRAFT FY2026 - 2030 Strategic Plan. ...

Assistant Attorney General

by jdamaso | Jun 23, 2025 | Tribal | 0 Comments

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Location: Flandreau, SD Closing Date: July 31, 2025 Duties Include: Will be tasked with the responsibility of prosecuting the Tribe’s Law...

Grant Specialist II

by jdamaso | Jun 23, 2025 | Tribal | 0 Comments

Lummi Nation Location: Bellingham, WA Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Will review and become familiar with LIBC Title 28, LIBC Procurement Policy, and 2...