demonstrations and youth activities. The Great Lakes Region Intertribal Agriculture Council website is a great resource for finding out about upcoming trainings, conferences, and opportunities to expand your knowledge of Tribal agriculture in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Conferences And Training Prog: Great Lakes Intertribal Food Summit Funding Opportunities: Intertribal Agriculture Council
Indigenous Farming Conference
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. The Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference, hosted by the White Earth Land Recovery Project, is held annually at Maplelag Ski Resort in Callaway, Minnesota. Presenters range from Native American herbalists, gardeners, and horticulturists to community leaders, professors, and students. Participants learn how Native Americans are restoring traditional foods, implementing sustainable practices, and collaborating with neighboring Native Nations. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn more about Native American agriculture or you’re an expert in the field, this is an excellent opportunity to gather and to share and learn about restoring balance and health in Indigenous communities.
Conferences And Training Prog: Indigenous Farming Conference
Intertribal Agriculture Council
Grant funding targeted specifically to Native communities for sustainable agriculture practices is fairly limited. Subsidies and agriculture assistance is given to the food producers with the greatest amount of political influence. There are, however, a number of organizations that provide limited assistance to Tribal communities that want to create a sustaining and environmentally friendly food source for rural communities.
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