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ICYMI: On Saturday, November 7, Executive Director ICYMI: On Saturday, November 7, Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt had the honor of serving as the keynote speaker at the 2026 Oklahoma Local Food System Summit at the Grand Casino on the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal lands, sharing insights and expertise on strengthening local food systems and supporting the future of agriculture in our communities.
 
Last week, Griffith Hotvedt also spoke at the College of Muscogee Nation as a guest speaker for a Hemp presentation.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to these important conversations and connect with others working to build a more resilient local food system.
Tribal Leaders and staff are invited to join the V Tribal Leaders and staff are invited to join the Virtual Leader Caucus on November 23, 2026 (12-1 p.m. CST) hosted by NAFDPIR and IFAI ahead of the upcoming FDPIR consultation.
 
Discussion topics will include:
▪ FDPIR policy updates
▪ Food package availability 
▪ Funding and sustainability
▪ Indigenous food systems
▪ Technology and reporting
▪ FNS restructuring impacts
▪ Veterans disability payment exclusions

This event is closed to the press and open only to Tribal Leaders, staff, and proxies.
 
Register at the QR code or at the link in our bio.
✨The IFAI Weekly Policy Brief is here bringing you ✨The IFAI Weekly Policy Brief is here bringing you the latest on food sovereignty, ag policy updates, and stories from across Indian Country.

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Save the Date! Giving Tuesday is coming! While Save the Date! Giving Tuesday is coming! 
 
While we’re setting aside a special day to celebrate generosity and making an impact together, we want you to know that giving is always open, all year long! 
 
Whether you give on Giving Tuesday or any day throughout the year, every gift of support makes a difference. 
 
Learn more at the link in our bio.
🔹 Every operation faces risk. Are you prepared to 🔹 Every operation faces risk. Are you prepared to manage them?
 
Join us for an informative workshop focused on helping Tribal agricultural producers and communities strengthen their operations and prepare for the unexpected.
 
Whether you're looking to strengthen your operation, explore financial resources, or plan for the future, these workshops offers valuable information and practical tools to help you manage risk and build long-term agricultural success.
 
We look forward to seeing you there.

🚨UPDATE: The November 12 Workshop has been cancelled. Follow for more updates as we work to get it rescheduled.
 
📩 RSVP at the link in our bio.
✨The IFAI Weekly Policy Brief is here bringing you ✨The IFAI Weekly Policy Brief is here bringing you the latest on food sovereignty, ag policy updates, and stories from across Indian Country.

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