Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
On the seventh episode of the first season of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's podcast, Rooted Wisdom, IFAI's Director of Tribal Enterprise, Steven Shedd, citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, highlights IFAI's work to fuel Tribal food and...
Summary This week, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee will meet on Sept. 25 to discuss pending legislation, including items on buffalo management and Tribal forest protection. USDA says it is planning an additional Tribal FDPIR Consultation for Oct. 9, 2024, in...
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Sept. 18, 2024, webinar provided insight into the recently released Tribal Reservation specific data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) from the 2022 Census of Agriculture. The webinar, hosted by...
Summary Last week the House Agriculture and House Appropriations Committees held a joint hearing about delivery delays impacting Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Secretary Vilsack acknowledged...
A September 11 Congressional hearing focused on the food delivery disruptions impacting the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The joint oversight hearing featured Indian Country...
The University of Arkansas (U of A) Multicultural Center and Native American Student Services (NASS) recently hosted a vibrant and engaging Welcome Event for students and staff, drawing a diverse crowd. The event showcased the university's commitment to supporting its...
The Wallace Center’s Food Systems Leadership Network recently selected the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s Communications Manager, Tish Mindemann, for its 2024 fellowship program. This fellowship includes 24 agricultural leaders from across Arkansas and...
Summary On Thursday, September 12, USDA will hold a Tribal Consultation with Tribal leaders about the supply chain disruptions for FDPIR. Congress is back in session this week with scheduled hearings from various House Agriculture, Energy, and Natural Resources...
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative was recently featured on Marketplace regarding the disruptions to the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. Check out a clip of the article below, and click the button at the bottom to read or listen to the...
Summary The Tribal Advisory Committee will have its third meeting on September 5, set to take place virtually with a public comment period from 6 to 7 p.m. eastern. Find more information and how to attend at usda.gov/tribalrelations/advisory-committee. USDA announced...