Putting Tribal SovereigntyHeadline: UPDATE: USDA cancels LFPA25 funding, will honor LFPA and LFPA+ agreements March 8, 2025 After initially announcing it was accepting applications for the latest round of Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative...
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What is Rural Development, Why Does it Matter to Indian Country?
Tribal Nations often exist in some of the country’s most remote and rural areas. Because of this, Tribal investments and enterprises support greater opportunities for rural America to thrive and experience economic success. Tribal Nations spur rural job creation,...
IFAI Policy Brief February 25, 2025
Summary Attend IFAI’s informational webinar on Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. central. We are highlighting how the new administration’s executive orders may impact Tribal food and agriculture. Use the link here to sign up. Check out IFAI’s updated blogpost and comment template...
IFAI Policy Brief February 18, 2025
Summary The Tribal Advisory Committee is holding its first meeting of 2025 on Feb. 18 from 12 to 7 p.m. Eastern. Register to attend online here. The Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture last week. Attend IFAI’s informational...
IFAI Releases Farm Bill Comparison Summary
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's comparison summary provides an analysis of Tribal-specific provisons included in H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 and the Rural Prospecrity and Food Security Act of 2024. IFAI serves as the...
IFAI Hosts Webinar on Executive Orders’ Impact on Tribal Food and Agriculture
IFAI Hosts Webinar on Executive Orders' impact on Tribal Food and Agriculture A new presidential administration means new executive orders. The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative held an informational webinar on Feb. 26, 2025, to discuss the impact of recent...
IFAI Policy Brief February 11, 2025
Summary The American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Dates and Testimony requests for FY2026 have been published by the House Appropriations Interior Subcommittee, tentatively scheduled for Feb. 25-26, 2025. Find out more about USDA’s Child Nutrition...
IFAI Policy Brief February 4, 2025
Summary The Senate Agriculture Committee votes to advance the nomination of Brooke Rollins as USDA Secretary. The American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Dates and Testimony requests for FY2026 have been published by the House Appropriations Interior...
Environmental Health Specialist
DHHS Indian Health Service Location: Rhinelander, WI Closing Date: December 31, 2025 Duties Include: Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive environmental health program on assigned reservations that emphasizes safe water, solid and hazardous waste management,...
IFAI Policy Brief January 28, 2025
Summary The Senate Agriculture Committee completed its hearing on President Donald Trump’s nominee for USDA Secretary last week. The American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Dates and Testimony requests for FY2026 have been published by the House...