Rooted Wisdom: Exploring Tribal Agriculture
Rooted Wisdom: Exploring Tribal Agriculture is a captivating podcast journey into the heart of Indigenous agriculture, culture, and traditions. Produced by the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, host Tish Mindemann delves deep into the timeless practices, sustainable techniques, and profound connections between Indigenous communities and the land they call home. From ancient farming methods passed down through generations to innovative strategies blending tradition with modernity, the podcast uncovers the remarkable resilience and wisdom sustaining these communities. Through interviews with passionate experts, elders, and advocates, listeners are inspired by stories of revitalizing Indigenous agriculture, restoring traditional foods, and fostering food sovereignty among Native peoples. With a focus on celebrating Indigenous cuisine, the healing power of native plants, and the importance of preserving culture, Rooted Wisdom offers insights, stories, and discoveries that leave listeners inspired and connected to the incredible world of Tribal agriculture.
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Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's first episode of Rooted Wisdom: Exploring Tribal Agriculture highlights the Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit. In this episode, host and IFAI's Communications Manger Tish Mindemann sits down with Summer Wilkie (Cherokee Nation), IFAI's next generation manager, to discuss the past 10 years and upcoming highlights for the Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit. IFAI's Communications Director Mary Belle Zook (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) catches up with the Intertribal Agriculture Council's Mackenize Martinez on her past experiences as a participant and the role the Youth Summit has had on her career. Click below to hear the episode.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
"Rooted Wisdom: Exploring Tribal Agriculture" is a captivating podcast journey into the heart of Indigenous agriculture, culture, and traditions. Through interviews with passionate experts, elders, and advocates, listeners are inspired by stories of revitalizing Indigenous agriculture, restoring traditional foods, and fostering food sovereignty among Native peoples.
IFAI
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) focuses on putting tribal sovereignty in food sovereignty, promoting tribally driven solutions to revitalize and advance traditional food systems and diversified economic development throughout Indian Country. IFAI provides Tribal governments, producers, and food businesses with educational resources, policy research, and strategic legal analysis as a foundation for building robust food economies.
Check out all of our work at indigenousfoodandag.com