who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Agricultural Development and Food Sovereignty Programs Tolani Lake Enterprises Incdirect serviceEstablishes and promotes food and economic sovereignty programs for Navajo, Hopi, and other Native communities, including developing small organic market farms in the southwestern Navajo Nation and addressing barriers to agricultural development.
- Coalition Building and Partnerships Tolani Lake Enterprises IncadvocacyBuilds coalitions of governmental and non-governmental organizations, Navajo chapters, and community members to plan water resources and supports community development through partnerships with local chapters and grassroots organizations.
- Community Education and Workshops Tolani Lake Enterprises Incdirect serviceProvides education and workshops to Navajo Nation Dine people and other Native communities on self-sufficiency in food, water, and financial empowerment, including traditional and contemporary growing methods, food safety, preservation, and agricultural business practices.
- Grower Trainee Program Tolani Lake Enterprises Inccapacity buildingOperates a grower trainee program that provides employment and training opportunities for community members in agricultural practices.
- Native-run Non-profit Collaborative Calendar Tolani Lake Enterprises Incdirect serviceMaintains a collaborative calendar created by Native-run nonprofits to share resources, information, and serve as a community event hub.
- Navajo-owned Cooperative Development Tolani Lake Enterprises Inccapacity buildingIs in the process of forming a Navajo-owned cooperative non-profit to benefit Navajo agricultural, ranching, and craft producers.
- Sihasin Garden Demonstration Site and Youth Programs Tolani Lake Enterprises Incdirect serviceOperates the 3-acre Sihasin Garden demonstration site to showcase various growing methods and engages youth and community members through the Sihasin Garden Warriors & Leaders program to teach gardening skills at senior centers, backyard gardens, and school gardens.
- Sihasin Garden Leaders and Warriors Training Tolani Lake Enterprises Inccapacity buildingTrains Sihasin Garden Leaders and Garden Warriors to assist local communities in building their own growing spaces.
- Tribal Staff and Community Land Restoration Training Tolani Lake Enterprises Inccapacity buildingTrains and supports tribal staff and communities in land restoration using native plants through a new partnership.