Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
Summary Although Congress remains on recess for this final week of August 2024, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative has curated a list of important dates, events, and policy-related information. Here are the highlights: USDA announced an emergency Tribal...
In the latest episode of Rooted Wisdom, produced by the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, host Tish Mindemann delves into the impact of IFAI's legal and policy expertise on supporting the growth and expansion of Tribal food and agriculture. In this episode,...
The University of Arkansas campus is bustling with students once more as the fall 2024 semester begins. The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative recently had the chance to welcome new and transferring students during the Native and Indigenous Student A-Week...
Buffalo Fire's recently featured the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative and the impact disruptions within the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations are having on Tribal citizens across the country. Read an excerpt of the article below, and click...
In the latest episode of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s (IFAI) podcast Rooted Wisdom: Exploring Tribal Agriculture, host Tish Mindemann explores resources developed by the University of Arkansas and IFAI to support Native producers and tax...
Summary Registration is still open for the Department of Interior’s scheduled virtual consultations and listening session in August and September about a proposed rule on Federal acknowledgment of Indian Tribes. Last chance to nominate qualified individuals for the...
Summary There is a Tribal consultation and listening session on July 29 about FNS’ research study on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The Department of Interior is hosting two virtual consultations and one...
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) at the University of Arkansas School of Law recently welcomed its tenth class of Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit participants to the University of Arkansas campus. Nearly 40 Native Youth...
Tribal Business News recently featured the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative regarding delivery disruptions impacting the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) nationwide. Here is an excerpt of the article. Click the button at the bottom of...
Summary Last week, Senate Appropriations passed the FY2025 funding bill for USDA-FDA and other agencies. The Department of Interior is hosting several July consultations/listening sessions taking place in-person and online to discuss the PROGRESS Act. They have also...