Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – The recently introduced Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act (S.4976) advances Tribal food sovereignty by establishing two new demonstration projects for Tribal Nations to administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...
Summary: Youth Self-Advocacy Webinar – Join IFAI for a Credit and Loans Self-Advocacy Webinar on August 17 at 12 noon CT. This webinar will teach critical tools for Native youth to advocate for themselves with financial institutions, USDA, and Tribal and Congressional...
WASHINGTON - The Senate Agriculture Committee released an updated Farm Bill text over the weekend that would delay new cost-sharing requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Committee is marking up the legislation on Thursday. Under...
Summary: Senate Farm Bill. The Senate Agriculture Committee released updated Farm Bill text over the weekend ahead of a markup scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 a.m. EST. The updated bill text delays implementation of SNAP benefit cost share for states from October 2027...
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – On July 27, IFAI held a webinar on the 2026 Senate Farm Bill discussion draft, breaking down important provisions for Indian Country. IFAI's policy team also discussed key differences between the Senate and House texts and next steps for the Farm...
Summary: Senate Farm Bill IFAI held a webinar on July 27 breaking down key provisions of the Senate Farm Bill affecting Indian country. If you missed the webinar, check out the slides here and a recording of the webinar here. IFAI also published a detailed,...
Summary: Join IFAI for a webinar on the Senate Farm Bill! The webinar will be held on July 27 at 1-2pm CT on Teams. IFAI policy staff will break down key provisions affecting Indian Country and share insights on what the proposal could mean for Tribal food and...
FAYETTEVILLE, AR - Today, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) published a detailed, section-by-section analysis of the Senate Farm Bill’s impacts on Indian Country. The 902-page bill, which was released on June 23, includes over 90 provisions that...
Summary: Call for STAC nominations - The Department of Interior’s Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) is seeking nominations for new representatives. STAC is a key forum for strengthening collaboration between Tribes and the Federal government. Nominations...
Dawn and Cassius Spears would like to expand their Rhode Island farm, but the Trump Administration has cut or scaled back some federal programs they and other small producers relied on to grow and distribute food. As Farm Bill discussions continue, they hope funding...