Putting Tribal SovereigntyOur mission is to enhance the health and wellness of Tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic development, and cultural food traditions.
WHAT’S NEW
Rooted Wisdom, Season 1 Episode 9: Native Heritage Explored
The first season of Rooted Wisdom, a podcast produced by the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, has featured stories and guests representing a variety of cross-sections within Tribal food and agriculture. For season one’s final episode, IFAI’s Director of...
Holiday Food Safety with Kaycee Captain
The holidays are a time for family and food, but how safe are your food handling practices? With a little preparation, your holidays can be filled with fellowship and not food borne illness. According to the CDC, about 1 in 6 Americans, or 48 million people, get sick...
Comment Template Letters: Tribal Input needed on FDPIR Study
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s legal and policy team have compiled a comment template letters that Tribes and Tribal leaders can use to help responses to a proposed study by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service on the Food...
In the News: Today
Today recently featured the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt, J.D. M.P.A. (Cherokee Nation), in an article titled Muktuk mukbang: How Indigenous TikTokers are sharing their traditional foods with the world. Read...
In the News: Center for Nutrition & Health Impact
Center for Nutrition & Health Impact Feature IFAI's Kelli Case Kelli Case (Chickasaw Nation) is the Sr. Staff Attorney at the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative. She has been recently featured by the Center for Nutrition & Health Impact for Native...
What We Do
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) focuses on putting Tribal sovereignty in food sovereignty, promoting Tribally driven solutions to revitalize and advance traditional food systems and diversified economic development throughout Indian Country. IFAI provides Tribal governments, producers, and food businesses with educational resources, policy research, and strategic legal analysis as a foundation for building robust food economies.
EVENT CALENDAR
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative participates in virutal and in-person events nationwide to ensure that Tribes and individual producers, regardless of their location, have access to the resources and support they need. IFAI participates in outreach events, youth events, food safety trainings, and Tribal enterprise outreach wherever we are needed. This calendar shows you where we are going and how we are impacting Indian Country.
Funding Opportunities
Grants and funding opportunities are key tools for many Tribes and Tribal producers. However, navigating the list of programs available can be challenging. To help, IFAI staff stay on top of the latest grants and opportunities. Check out the latest list by clicking the button below.
Our Partners
Our work depends on the generous support we receive from the partners listed below.
