URL : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u52XOSPEp0YWs3e0gnMJAQ_S3JB6-iuW/view?usp=sharing Conferences And Training Prog: Farming 101 Cultural Considerations: Local Food Preparation Funding Opportunities: USDA-NIFA
First American Land-Grant Consortium
There are numerous food sovereignty conferences and training programs that advocate for Indigenous self- determination, cultures, values, communities, economies, languages, wellness, and families while upholding best agricultural practices. Staff from the College of Menominee Nation and its extension division have made connections at the following conferences that have played an important part in our food sovereignty work. Having a well-established network and building relationships with other professionals engaged in food sovereignty work across Indian Country — learning about their experiences, successes, and challenges — is critical. This, by far, is not a complete list of conferences and training programs, but they have empowered and inspired our food sovereignty work. First American Land-Grant Consortium (FALCON) is made up of all 1994 Tribal Colleges, with an emphasis on departments and programs that provide education related to the goals of the United States Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture. FALCON consists of an executive director, an executive leadership team, and representatives from tribal institutions. The organization helps facilitate and organize opportunities for tribal college staff to get professional development and learn about resources and ideas they can use in their communities. Every fall, FALCON holds an annual conference at which tribal college students, faculty, and staff present their research projects and community programs to other tribal college colleagues. This conference is by far the most important conference for a tribal college that wants to better understand the work that is happening in Indian Country. Food sovereignty is a common area of interest and knowledge sharing among Tribal colleges and universities attending FALCON.
FALCON will also provide technical assistance and training to tribal colleges in such areas as strategic planning, organizational development, community development, and grant writing.
Conferences And Training Prog: First American Land-Grant Consortium
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