Spirit Lake Tribe

Covid-19 Response

This project will increase access, variety and availability for seeds by providing a network in the community to share garden variety of seeds by educating them on the ability to harvest, store and share seeds at the Spirit Lake Seed Bank.

Create and retain locally grown and harvested sustainable production for fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs by leveraging and engaging in community food production. Continue with Farmers Market and utilize the Farm to Table committee to strengthen the sustainability of the projects.

COVID-19 Response

Food systems resources currently exist on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation, but a collaborative and structured community project to leverage these resources and pursue market opportunities does not currently exist. We will establish a community-wide food systems project to leverage existing resources and reduce economic leakage from the current system.

The intent of the Spirit Lake Food Distribution Program (SLFDP) Community Food Systems Project is to create a community-wide, multifaceted approach to leverage and fortify local food systems and to increase market opportunities by creating a community farmers market on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation.

Grants support will increase education related to nutrition education for food distribution on Indian reservation (FDPIR) recipients.