Native Food Sovereignty
NAFSA – The Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance – supports Native communities nationally with advocacy, education, and networking as they revitalize their indigenous food systems.
OUR PROGRAMS
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OUR STORIES
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Welcome to the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA)
About NAFSA
We are an organization dedicated to restoring the food systems that support Indigenous self-determination, wellness, cultures, values, communities, economies, languages, and families while rebuilding relationships with the land, water, plants, and animals that sustain us.
Through our efforts and programs, we bring stakeholders and communities together to advocate and support best practices and policies that enhance dynamic Native food systems, sustainable economic development, education, trade routes, stewardship, and multi-generational empowerment.
We work to put the farmers, wild-crafters, fishers, hunters, ranchers, and eaters at the center of decision-making on policies, strategies and natural resource management.
Our Story
NAFSA was an idea which incubated during a Taos County Economic Development Corporation grant from Oxfam America in 2005. Through this grant, the funder was interested in bringing together grassroots Native food activists over an extended period of time to see a greater impact on Native food systems.
During these convenings, participants from 13 tribes came together to share their knowledge and skills in agriculture, seed saving and foods. These activities resulted in the first attempted seed sovereignty declaration and a completed Food Sovereignty Declaration with a Call to Action.
Seeds are Life
Seeds are a vibrant and vital foundation for food sovereignty, and are the basis for a sustainable, healthy agriculture. We understand that seeds are our precious collective inheritance and it is our responsibility to care for the seeds as part of our responsibility to feed and nourish ourselves and future generations. As a national network, we leverage resources and cultivate solidarity and communication within the matrix of regional grass-roots tribal seed sovereignty projects.
Our Work
Learn more about our projects and programs.
Indigenous Seedkeeper Network
ISKN’s mission is to nourish and assist the growing Seed Sovereignty Movement across Turtle Island ( North America). As a national network, we leverage resources and cultivate solidarity and communication within the matrix of regional grass-roots tribal seed sovereignty projects.
Food and Culinary Mentorship Program
NAFSA’s Food and Culinary Mentorship Program assists Indigenous Peoples and communities in reconnecting with their traditional diets and lifeways for the wellbeing and health of their communities.
How You Can Help:
Your gift to Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA) benefits and supports Native communities’ food sovereignty and food security efforts and projects.
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Recent News
Announcing 45 Recipients of the $2,000 Indigenous Seed Keepers Network Spring Seed Grower Stipends
Flagstaff, Arizona — August 5, 2024 — Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Indigenous Seed Keepers Stipends. A total of 45 outstanding individuals from 36 different tribes have been awarded $2,000 each to...
NAFSA Issues Request for Proposal for Professional Audit Services
Flagstaff, Arizona — August 1, 2024 — The Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring, affirming, and reclaiming Indigenous food systems, announced today the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for...
NAFSA Announces New Executive Director, Ted Wright
The Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA) is proud to announce the appointment of Ted Wright as our new Executive Director. Ted brings over 25 years of dedicated leadership in tribal governance and education, championing economic development, advocating...