Food Sovereignty

American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people experienced many disruptions to traditional food systems with the loss of land, relocation, and the policy of acculturation making it difficult to access fresh, affordable food. Tribal food sovereignty initiatives addresses issues of hunger and health by increasing food production and traditional food knowledge in Native communities. These Initiatives exist and are available to improve food access and restore traditional foods and practices on Tribal lands.

Native Food System Initiatives – Some Examples

Here are some great examples of Native Food System Initiatives.

Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Traditional Foods Project
2008-2014 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Tribal Food Sovereignty Advancement Initiatives Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
National Congress of American Indians

Store Outside Your Door Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Nourishing Native Foods and Health Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
Current Native Food Projects From:
First Nations Development Institute

Food Sovereignty Strategic Plan Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF]
Oneida Nation