Welcome to First Nations’ Changing Native Food Economies
In Native communities, the way food is produced, distributed, and consumed plays a significant role in their overall development, economy, health, and culture. At First Nations, we are committed to supporting Native communities in strengthening their Native food systems. This, in turn, enhances the well-being of community members, fosters local economic growth, and celebrates the preservation of Native cultures.
Changing Native Food Economies Project in 2022-2024
This ambitious two-year initiative merges two of First Nations’ core programs, focusing on food sovereignty and asset building. Our mission is to empower tribal economies to become robust, diverse, and resilient. Through Changing Native Food Economies, First Nations will cultivate a dynamic learning cohort comprising three tribes, a tribal college, and a Native nonprofit organization. These participants are actively involved in food sovereignty and asset-building efforts within the Northwest Area Foundation’s eight-state service area. With the generous support of NWAF, each of the five entities will receive a $40,000 subaward, technical assistance, and professional development opportunities to amplify their community-based food sovereignty efforts. Additionally, an extra grant, made possible by the generous support of Agua Fund, further enhances this endeavor.