Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) and First Nations Development Institute (FNDI) are offering the Indigenous Food System Community of Practice for diverse capital partners seeking to deepen their understanding, effectiveness, and relationships with Native American communities, Tribes and Native-led organizations. 

This program is a transformational, in-depth, cohort-based learning experience expertly led by Melvin Consulting PLLC, a Hopi owned and led firm. During this year-long program, participants will:

• Learn from and build relationships with Native American practitioners, organizations, and communities offering food systems solutions;
• Share and sharpen skills and strategies for investing in Indigenous partners who are leading sustainable agriculture and food systems work in Indian Country;
• Build awareness of and respond to the historic, structural, current, and philanthropic barriers that Native communities and Tribal governments face in obtaining funding; and
• Enjoy the fellowship and support of other funders committed to investing in Indigenous communities.