Pueblo of Nambe

Our project will support the reintegration of tribal traditional uses to Santa Fe National Forest. The area of focus will be the 45,000 acre section of the national forest that was illegally taken from the Pueblo of Nambé in 1905.

Donor advised support for food and health and/or language immersion use

Ultimately, we hope our farm project will create a healthier, self-sustaining community. By passing on traditional farming knowledge and incorporating language we retain the Nambe Pueblo cultural ways. Tribal members can utilize these farming skills to increase the overall health of our community, which will resonate in generations to come.

The ultimate purpose is to 1.) utilize the Pueblo's resources of staff, teen volunteers and an existing basketball/tennis court that has been in the community for over 20-years to 2.) create an outdoor space for healing and self-expression that is cared for by the youth and other tribal member users. Further, this project will 3.) increase community participation and engagement throughout the year long renewal project. In the long term, it will increase community awareness and accountability for a shared space that is safe for all ages to access and enjoy.

The ultimate purpose of Nambe's Community Farm project is to provide healthy, locally grown produce while teaching youth and young adults the importance of sharing indigenous traditional knowledge of farming through hands-on training. Revitalization of abandoned farm land will increase farmed acreage and achieve our goal of making the Community Farm a self-sustaining entity. By educating and assisting the community to create family gardens and sharing the importance of growing heirloom produce, we will improve the health of Nambe. Including Nambe Elders teaches the next generation our history, tradition, culture, and retains our Tewa language to improve health and well-being.

The ultimate purpose is to UTILIZE the fallow agricultural land within the pueblo and INCREASE the number of tribal members who participate in the agricultural sector and CREATE a Nambe Pueblo Community Farm brand. This phase of our project is focused on gaining access to more land on which we can grow food for the tribe and the bison herd. At the same time, we will also explore the possibilities of branding and promoting value-added products to the outside market to ensure this project can be a sustainable business enterprise for the tribe.