Revitalizing Indigenous Food Systems
Jan 27, 2025

Sean Sherman highlights Native food sovereignty at Tribal Econ Summit


January 27, 2025

Sean Sherman, founder of The Sioux Chef and executive director of the North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS), served as the keynote speaker at the Tribal Econ Summit in Bismarck on Jan. 24. Sherman, a citizen of the Oglala Lakota tribe, discussed the importance of revitalizing Indigenous food systems and Native food sovereignty. He highlighted initiatives like the Indigenous Food Lab and Owamni by The Sioux Chef, explaining how these efforts are addressing economic and health challenges, creating wealth and empowering American Indian communities through the reclamation of traditional foodways. #IndigenousFood #NativeSovereignty #TribalEconSummit

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