Jan 8, 2025 | Featured Article, News
Tulsa World named IFAI’s Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherokee Nation), one of the People to Watch in 2025. The publication also released a feature story highlighting her role at IFAI, accomplishments, and service to Tribal food and agriculture....
Dec 6, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Press Release
The 2024 Bloomberg American Health Initiative Summit recently had a panel discussion that featured Kelli Case, Senior Staff Attorney at the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative and a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation. The summit, held in Washington, D.C., brought...
Sep 9, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary On Thursday, September 12, USDA will hold a Tribal Consultation with Tribal leaders about the supply chain disruptions for FDPIR. Congress is back in session this week with scheduled hearings from various House Agriculture, Energy, and Natural Resources...
Sep 2, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary The Tribal Advisory Committee will have its third meeting on September 5, set to take place virtually with a public comment period from 6 to 7 p.m. eastern. Find more information and how to attend at usda.gov/tribalrelations/advisory-committee. USDA announced...
Aug 26, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary Although Congress remains on recess for this final week of August 2024, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative has curated a list of important dates, events, and policy-related information. Here are the highlights: USDA announced an emergency Tribal...