by Whitney Sawney | Mar 28, 2024
The intention of the NACA-INC Youth Program is to provide youth leadership training that will develop student agricultural leadership and entrepreneurial skills. The program has the potential to create a long-term positive impact by increasing the number of Native...
by Whitney Sawney | Mar 28, 2024
The Nakoda~Aaniiih Credit Agency (NACA-INC) project will create a long-term positive impact for agricultural producers on the Fort Belknap Reservation. With NAAF funding the NACA-INC project will provide loan products, credit services, increased knowledge and economic...
by Whitney Sawney | Mar 28, 2024
The Mvskoke Loan Fund (MLN) is a Native CDFI with a mission to promote entrepreneurial growth to Native farmers and ranchers within Oklahoma. With NAAF funding they will provide access to credit for Native farmers and ranchers to successfully grow or maintain their...
by Whitney Sawney | Mar 28, 2024
The Seed to Syilx–Traditional Food Systems program will build upon the existing Traditional Foods System program, established under a 2020 NAAF grant. The project will continue to develop a Native Garden and connect students with traditional foods. A new native food...
by Whitney Sawney | Mar 28, 2024
Makoce is working to increase the number of local producers by creating space for businesses to operate a local food system and by providing outreach and training opportunities for those who are attempting to expand or start a business, particularly businesses with an...