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Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherok Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherokee Nation), joined Native America Calling's weekly podcast to discuss a potential food crisis that is brewing in Arizona that could be a warning to other states as changes to the Supplemental Food Assistance Program start to take effect. 

Listen to the full podcast here: https://tr.ee/3aTZlFxOlD
if you're reading this, you're ✨ kinda chic ✨ if you're reading this, you're ✨ kinda chic ✨
Happy #NationalDogDay! 🐾 From farm to home, we cel Happy #NationalDogDay! 🐾
From farm to home, we celebrate our loyal companions and protectors!
🔸Big changes could be coming to America’s public f 🔸Big changes could be coming to America’s public forests!

USDA has proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects 58 million acres of U.S. Forest Service Land. NCAI opposes the proposal and is calling for Tribal consultation. Public comments are open through Sept. 21. Stay tuned for our policy brief on the Roadless Rule’s impact on Indian Country!
🌱 Planting seeds of opportunity starts with access 🌱 Planting seeds of opportunity starts with access to the right resources.

From internships that build experience to special funds that help turn ideas into action, these opportunities give youth the tools, resources and support to take their next steps.

Explore more Youth Opportunities at the link in our bio!
🔸Farm Bill negotiations remain unsettled. Key issu 🔸Farm Bill negotiations remain unsettled. Key issues including conservation, specialty crops, crop insurance, SNAP, and rural development are still unresolved.

The Senate plans to revisit the Farm Bill in September. Stay tuned for more updates from IFAI!

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