NORTH AMERICAN TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS FOOD SYSTEMS

Indigenous Knowledge Champion: Rick Barboza of Hui Ku Maoli Ola

Indigenous Knowledge Champion: Rick Barboza of Hui Ku Maoli Ola

The co-founder of Hawaii’s largest Native Plant nursery understands the path to saving wildlife means saving Hawaii’s plant life first  Rick Barboza was practically born to the water.   Fishing, diving, bodyboarding, surfing. As a young man, he became a sushi chef....
How the Farm Bill Can Help Native American Communities

How the Farm Bill Can Help Native American Communities

By U.S. Senator Tina Smith One of the best parts of my job is traveling around the state to talk to Minnesotans about what they care about and the issues impacting them, and one of the things I’ve heard a lot about is the Farm Bill. My staff and I have had...
Garden Update 9/28

Garden Update 9/28

While fall creeps in, garden manager Louis has big plans for winterizing. Most of our plants have been harvested, save from some tomatoes, squash, and peppers still. But the big job we’re working on right now is clearing out space of already harvested plants, to...
Meet Thomas Andrade

Meet Thomas Andrade

Thomas Andrade came to visit us as a part of our training program here at the Indigenous Food Lab. He currently lives in Anchorage, Alaska with ties to the Tseshaht, Navajo, and Apache nations. He works as a nutrition coordinator for Cook Inlet Tribal Council in their...
Garden Update 9/3

Garden Update 9/3

As we approach the end of the growing season, the garden is beginning to look more and more wild. The amaranth is seeding and it’s falling over due to the weight in the flowers. The squash are ripening and being harvested, as well as the tomatoes, beans, and...
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