Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
Policy Brief Summary: Congress remains on recess through the month of August, but House Ag Chairman Thompson takes his show on the road for Farm Bill listening sessions in Minnesota and Maine. The former had a university official mention the Farm Bill’s passage as...
Are you a Tribal producer, Tribal food business owner, or gatherer? New proposed regulations under the Indian Acts and Crafts Act could impact you! IFAI's Executive Director, Erin Parker, and the Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance - MNIBA recently discussed how...
Policy Brief Summary: On the eve of the Congressional August recess, there is concern that much–unfinished business remains, where neither chamber circulated a draft of the 2023 Farm Bill. Senate Ag, Nutrition & Forestry Committee Ranking...
Policy Brief Summary: Last week testimony took place several tribal-related pieces of legislation in both chambers, including water rights’ agreements for three Native Nations in the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. This week, SCIA hears two bills impacting South...
Policy Brief Summary: Congress is back on the Hill this week with a number of hearings, one of which will discuss Agriculture and Critical Supply Chains. One thing to highlight in the Regulatory / Rulemaking section is the notice for membership nominations for USDA’s...