Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
Senate Indian Affairs Co-Chair Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is requesting comments from the public by September 12, 2025, on a discussion draft for “The Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act of 2025.” As noted in Senator Murkowski’s section-by-section breakdown,...
The USDA Tribal Advisory Committee’s Sept. 18 Federal Register notice is out. Proceedings start at noon EST, with public comments open from 3-4 p.m. The TAC is also taking nominations for new members through Sept. 22, 2025. Senator Lisa Murkowski’s office is calling...
Welcome back to Rooted Wisdom! In this episode, we dive deep into a fascinating and often overlooked intersection of art, agriculture, and cultural representation. Our guest, Dr. Browning Neddeau, is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and a professor...
Congress is back this week, with government funding likely the focus for legislators in the coming weeks. IFAI has released its analysis of the One Big Beautiful Bill and its impacts on Tribal nations, producers, and citizens. Read IFAI’s summary here. The nomination...
Agency: USDA and FDA Action: Comments must be received by September 23, 2025 Why it matters: The US Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration are seeking public input on developing a uniform definition of ultra-processed foods (UPF or UPFs) for...
Agency: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Actions: Comments must be received by October 20, 2025 Why it matters: USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is seeking comments on a proposed rule that amends current meat inspection regulations...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will have impacts on federal food and nutrition policies for Tribal Nations, producers, and citizens. This law consolidates a wide range of provisions that reshape how food access, agricultural support and nutrition education are funded...
Know anyone who might be a good fit for USDA’s Tribal Advisory Committee? There are four vacant seats. Submit your nomination by Sept. 22, 2025. Check out IFAI's analysis of USDA’s Final Rule on Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers. If you want to learn...
Congress remains in recess through Labor Day. IFAI recently published an analysis of the USDA Final Rule on Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers. Our Rooted Wisdom podcast team interviewed Akiptan’s, Skya Ducheneaux to discuss how Native CDFIs are reshaping...
Agency: USDA Food and Nutrition Service Action: Comments must be received by October 7, 2025 Why it matters: USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service is seeking comments from the public who want to provide feedback on a proposed information collection regarding SFMNP and WIC...