Putting Tribal Sovereignty in Food SovereigntyPolicy & Resources
Policy Briefings
Policy Brief – July 30, 2024
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...
Policy Brief – July 23, 2024
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...
Policy Brief – July 16, 2024
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...
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The materials are based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under agreement number FSA22CPT0012189.
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EATS Academy
The Empowering Agriculture through Tribal Sovereignty (EATS) Academy is an ecosystem of trainings and resources developed by the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative to support Tribal governments and producers develop robust food systems throughout Indian Country.
As needs for EATS Academy resources change and evolve for Tribal governments and producers, the academy will reflect updated information as it becomes available. Sign up to receive communications on updated resources and news related to the Indigenous food and agriculture.
Support for the EATS Academy has been generously provided by the Walmart Foundation.
This centralized resource ecosystem is intended to bridge gaps in information available to Tribal governments and producers. This is in no way complete, but it is a foundation for Tribal stakeholders to start their work in Tribal food sovereignty efforts.
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Model Tribal Food and Ag Code
The Model Tribal Food and Agriculture Code Project serves as a resource for Tribal governments, providing a comprehensive set of model laws for review, adoption, and implementation. The model laws contained in the code were designed by IFAI and contributing attorneys to facilitate agricultural production, food systems development, and health outcomes improvement in Indian Country.