JOIN OUR
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
We are currently seeking passionate individuals who are committed to our mission. As a potential board member, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our organization and advancing our collective efforts towards achieving food sovereignty.
Applications have been closed.
Thank you for your interest!
OUR STORY
NAFSA is a national network of Indigenous leaders dedicated to restoring food systems that support tribal self-determination and community wellness. NAFSA brings together proven strategies with innovative thinking as we support and promote Native Food Sovereignty initiatives that renew natural resources and enhance traditional cultural life ways to mentor a new generation of Native food sovereignty activists, chefs, farmers, seed-keepers and land stewards.
OUR MISSION
NAFSA’s mission is to support Native communities nationally with advocacy, education, and networking as they revitalize their Indigenous food systems
OUR VISION
NAFSA will create a national, inter-tribal coalition that honors ancestral knowledge and restores food sovereignty and health for all generations.
OUR VALUES
Strengthen | We affirm Indigenous community-led initiatives, while centering the sovereignty of our Tribal Nations and Communities.
Restore | We work to reclaim Indigenous Food Sovereignty while nurturing reciprocal kinship relationships.
Indigenize | We prioritize the restoration of Indigenous practices, languages, traditions, cultures and connection to ways of being.
OUR STRATEGIC DIRECTION
As NAFSA embarks on this new chapter of organizational development, our strategic direction is attuned to the dynamic changes within our organization, and the needs of the communities we serve. Our focus is on enhancing Organizational Capacity Building, to ensure we have the robust infrastructure necessary for our expanding role in food sovereignty. In the coming years, NAFSA will focus attention on key areas of impact through the many facets of our work and programs.
Organizational Capacity Building
Strengthening NAFSA’s infrastructure and capabilities to better serve Indigenous communities.
Community Grantmaking
Forging partnerships and collaborations to amplify the impact of Indigenous food sovereignty efforts.
Alliance Building
Empowering Indigenous communities through grants to support local food sovereignty initiatives.
Community Based Events
Fostering community engagement and education through events that celebrate and promote Indigenous foodways.
Building Communications
Enhancing communication strategies to raise awareness and advocate for food sovereignty rights.
Expanding Our Network
Broaden support and engagement in advancing Indigenous food sovereignty.