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
Leadership Update at NAFSA: Embracing Change and Renewed Commitment
Flagstaff, AZ - The Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA) announces a significant transition within its leadership. Shiloh Maples, who has served as the Interim Executive Director, and Kristine Piasecki, the Director of Finance, have both completed their...
NAFSA Announces Resignation of Executive Director and Appointment of Interim Leadership
Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring Indigenous food systems that support Indigenous self-determination, wellness, cultures, values, communities, economies, languages, and families, announces the...
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Food & Culinary Program Grantees
Congratulations to the grant recipients of the Food & Culinary program of the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance