EVENTS
IAC Eastern Regional Summit
May 14-15
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This summit aims to highlight the Eastern Region and host the communities' Tribal food sovereignty efforts, strengthen intertribal food networks, and create a platform for Tribal farmers to better access resources and support provided by IAC, USDA, and partner organizations. Attendees will gain insight into useful resources for Tribal agricultural/food operations and natural resources departments through presentations, face-to-face interaction with experts, and interactive outdoor demonstrations.
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Venue Address:
Paragon Casino Resort, 711 Paragon Pl, Marksville, LA 71351
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2024 Nevada Tribal Food & Ag Regional Summit
May 29-31
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Join us at the 2024 Native Food & Agriculture Summit at the 3C Event Center in Fallon, Nevada. This event is brought to you by the University of Nevada - Reno (UNR), and the Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC). This summit aims to highlight the Tribal food sovereignty efforts and create a platform for Tribal farmers and ranchers to better access resources provided by UNR, IAC, USDA, and partner organizations. Attendees will gain insight into useful resources about meat processing through presentations, face-to-face interaction with experts, and interactive outdoor demonstrations. We'll have the opportunity to learn more about USDA programs.
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Venue Address:
3C Event Complex, 277 Sheckler Rd, Fallon, NV 89406
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IAC Rocky Mountain Youth Regional Summit
June 13-14
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The Rocky Mountain Youth Regional Summit will include 2 days of informative sessions, along with on-site demonstrations. Topics will range from community development, natural resources, food sovereignty, Tribal enterprise, Native climate resources, youth loans, and USDA opportunities. Breakfast and lunch will included for attendees both days.
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Contact: Sunshine Tso - sunshine@indianag.org
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Venue Address:
Big Horn Resort 1801 Majestic Ln, Billings, MT 59102
IAC Great Plains Youth Regional Summit
July 29-30
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The Intertribal Agriculture Council Youth Program invites you to participate in the first ever Great Plains Regional Youth Summit! This summit will be held in Bismarck, North Dakota on July 29-30. The Great Plains Regional Youth Summit will include 2 days of informative sessions, along with on-site demonstrations. Topics will range from community development, natural resources, food sovereignty, Tribal enterprise, Native climate resources, youth loans, and USDA opportunities.
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Youth ages 14-26 are welcome to apply. All youth under the age of 21 will need to be accompanied by a chaperone.
IAC Northwest Regional Summit
Sep 9-10
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Venue Address:
Wildhorse Casino, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd, Pendleton, OR 97801
PAST IAC REGIONAL SUMMITS
IAC Great Lakes Regional Summit
April 15-16
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Attendees will participate in 2 days of interactive and engaging learning sessions. Topics include agriculture and conservation, meat and poultry processing resources, Tribal treaty rights, the National Intertribal Food Business Center, Tribal fish harvest netting, seed saving, produce and food safety, model Tribal food and ag codes, tree burn scars, agroforestry, and legislative policy updates.