Alaska Tribes Extension Program

Tribal Food Sovereignty & Security

Food Security and Sovereignty in Alaska Native Communities: Recommendations for Improving Language and Inclusivity in Food and Agriculture Programming

Food Security

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The goal of this webpage is to:

  • Highlight Indigenous-led food assessments and projects that promote tribal food sovereignty; and
  • Inform state and federal policy and decision makers of Tribal goals and objectives around food; and
  • Increase awareness of educators and service providers of Tribal goals around food sovereignty.

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Food sovereignty and security was outlined in a . They found that without food sovereignty, there was no food security. One of the biggest threats to Indigenous Food Security is the lack of decision-making power and management authority for Indigenous communities over the food resources they depend upon.  

Statewide Food Security Assessments

Tribal & Regional Food Assessments

Athabaskan

Alutiiq/Sugpiax

 

Eyak, Haida Tsimshian Tlingit



Inuit, Inupiaq, & Yup'ik

Unangax̂ (Aleut)

Yup'ik & Cup'ik

 

Alaska Tribal Conservation Districts

have partnered with USDA to "help people use and manage tribal resources in accordance with their capabilities and needs for protection and improvement. Each party is independent, has its respective responsibilities, yet recognizes the need to coordinate as partners for the successful delivery of all USDA programs."

Examples include: