There are a number of ways to support food sovereignty efforts:
- Invest directly in Native-led initiatives. Visit First Nations interactive map to identify grassroots initiatives across the U.S. at firstnations.org/grantee-directory/.
- Educate yourself about food sovereignty efforts by reading publications at First Nations’ Knowledge Center at: firstnations.org/knowledge-center/.It’s free, you just need to create a log-in with an email address.
- Try traditional Native foods of the Akimel O’Odham (Gila River Pima) Community while supporting an entrepreneur. Visit “Ramona Farms” online store where you can find products including wheat berries, corn, garbanzo beans, and tepary beans. Order online at store.ramonafarms.com/. Ramona’s American Indian Foods, LLC is a Native American (Akimel O’Odham) owned business in Sacaton, Arizona.