Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s Sr. Staff Attorney, Kelli Case (Chickasaw Nation), was featured on Native America Calling's weekly show, The Menu. Case was asked about the potential cuts proposed in the bill that passed the House last week. Case said,...
In a timely and vital episode of Rooted Wisdom, the podcast dives deep into the challenges and resilience of the poultry industry in Indian Country. The first installment of this special series features Dr. Fred Dustin Clark, a member of the Choctaw Nation and...
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Executive Director Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherokee Nation), was featured in the newest issue of Winds of Change, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society's magazine. Hotvedt gives Native youth career advice...
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Tribal Leader Briefing Materials help Tribal leaders, citizens, and producers prepare for the BIA's Tribal Consultations scheduled throughout the months of May and June. For those unable to attend the Consultations,...
On May 5, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued Secretary's Memorandum 1078-010, which clarifies how certain executive orders apply to federally recognized Indian Tribes, their citizens, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Communities. “The...
The latest episode of Rooted Wisdom features a discussion on agricultural mental health initiatives with Josie Rudolphi, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Illinois, and Kaycee Captain, a Tribal outreach and policy specialist at the...
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Executive Director Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherokee Nation), spoke with Grist on how the new administrations' funding freeze can affect Tribal food and agriculture. Read the full article by clicking the button below.
Since its founding more than a decade ago, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) has been a cornerstone in supporting Tribal Nations, producers, and organizations engaged in the development of their food systems. IFAI’s Tribal Enterprise Team recently...
Growth amongst Tribal producers was a bright spot in the most recent Census of Agriculture. American Indian/Alaska Native-owned operations account for more than 58,000 farms nationwide, with almost 10 percent of Tribal producers working in aquaculture or other animal...
The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Public Law 93-638, has provided Tribes the ability to improve federal program efficiency and impact for more than 50 years. However, food and agricultural programs have largely been left out. The...