Awarded Grants

The purpose of our proposal is to increase the number of community members that pursue agriculture as an economic viable career and strengthen food sovereignty. Our proposal will build upon our work of forging a network of agricultural mentors by bringing in national experts. These experts will give public presentations and provide consulting services that cover topics that were highlighted as needs in the Fond du Lac Food System strategic planning session. This proposal will also leverage the existing FDLTCC Agricultural Extension programming to increase our outreach and education on fresh food systems.

Native Giving Distribution

The ultimate purpose is to 1) create a new tribal food system, 2) utilize an approach that involves tribal planning and development assets, with an emphasis on youth and elder roles in the system developed, 3) increase youth and elder participation in definiing and launching the food system, and 4) leverage regional tribal (Minnesota) expertise 5) leverage White Earth community expertise

Native Giving Distribution

Native Giving Distribution

The grant purpose is to 1) upgrade and maintain our existing recreational trail system and to create new trails to enhance our visitor experience. We will renovate our RV park office into a cabin rental and relocate cabin from Peoples Creek 2) Area Schools and Aaniih/Nakoda College will utilize these trails for outdoor classrooms in identifying native plants and medicine. Tourism dollars can then be spent at home creating economic development as well as developing and encouraging private entrepreneurs. 3) The trails will provide our tribal residents with a healthy option in our fight against diabetes, obesity and unhealthy hearts.

Native Giving Distribution

The ultimate purpose is to build local capacity in the Tolani Lake area that: 1) transforms Navajo ranchers from cattle producers to grass farmers; 2) builds understanding about the basics of the 9-step NRCS conservation planning process; and 3) increases local knowledge about strategies and programs that will improve rancher returns and the condition of the rangeland.

Native Giving Distribution

The ultimate purpose is to 1) increase revenue in order to become self-sufficient and increase efforts related to environmental stewardship and wildlife conservation; 2) Leverage existing forestry projects and utilize available materials that are otherwise burned or mulched; 3) Increase the control of invasive, non-native weeds and promote ecological preservation; 4) Create new economic ventures for the Tribe and create jobs for tribal members.