Sep 13, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Press Release
A September 11 Congressional hearing focused on the food delivery disruptions impacting the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The joint oversight hearing featured Indian Country...
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...
Jul 30, 2024 | Featured Article, News, Policy Briefing, Publications
Summary Registration is still open for the Department of Interior’s scheduled virtual consultations and listening session in August and September about a proposed rule on Federal acknowledgment of Indian Tribes. Last chance to nominate qualified individuals for the...
