Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks feedback from Indian Country on the Child Nutrition Tribal Pilot Projects Following on the heels of other successful pilot projects giving Tribes’ increased local control, the pilot will allow Tribal operations to...
Summary On Weds., Jan. 22, USDA FNS is holding a webinar to hear from Tribes on a new pilot project allowing Tribal administration of federal nutrition programs. The webinar starts at 3-3:45pm eastern, register here. IFAI has a comment template in process for Tribes...
The Tulsa World recently published an op-ed by the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt. In the piece, Griffith Hotvedt highlights the important role food and agriculture play in Tribal sovereignty. Find an excerpt of...
Summary On Jan. 16, 2025, HHS and USDA will host a virtual session for those wanting to submit oral comments about the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Check out the IFAI briefing materials and draft comment template for Tribes...
Tulsa World named IFAI's Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherokee Nation), one of the People to Watch in 2025. The publication also released a feature story highlighting her role at IFAI, accomplishments, and service to Tribal food and agriculture. Read an...
The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) formed the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee to review scientific evidence on nutrition and public health. The committee released its Scientific Report in December 2024, which provides...
Summary IFAI is hosting a webinar on Jan. 9 about implications for Tribal peoples and agriculture in the newly published Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. This webinar is also in preparation for anyone wishing to present oral...
The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee released its scientific report in December 2024. The Guidelines influence nutrition program standards and federal recommendations for the next five years. The inclusion of a Tribal-focused pilot study and renowned Tribal...
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative had a busy and successful year, marked by growth and increased services, furthering IFAI’s mission to enhance the health and wellness of Tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic...
Summary This is the last policy brief for 2024. We will resume in early January. December 24 is the submission deadline USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service is requesting comments about information collection activities regarding the Food Delivery Portal. IFAI and the...