Food Sovereignty
Star Tribune: Twin Cities farmers markets owned and operated by people of color offer food, culture, community
For Destiny Jones, an Indigenous-owned farmers market is key to preserving cultural traditions — especially in a city, she says, that can sometimes be hostile and isolating to the community. “It’s really exciting to be at the market, and to see all of these people that know… Read More
New Four Sisters Business Workshops This March!
Are you an early entrepreneur looking for tips on getting your business started or keeping it afloat? Join the Native American Community Development Institute’s program Four Sisters Farmers Market for a set of business workshops this March! This series of workshops will be held in the evening at the… Read More
First Seasonal Artisan Market Held in Collaboration with All My Relations Arts and Four Sisters Farmers Market – Minnesota Native News
Market Manager Destiny Jones sat down with Chandra Colvin of Minnesota Native News to talk about this winter’s artisan market. In partnership with the All My Relations Arts gallery, the Four Sister Food Sovereignty program is hosting markets to feature Indigenous makers outside of the harvest season. “I really wanted… Read More
End of Year Staff Reflections – Four Sisters Farm Food Sovereignty Library
Food Sovereignty is a broad and complex term. As it emerges and percolates through many areas of public discourse, it touches various lived experiences and has a range of definitions. From the simple act of planting a seed to the self-determination of entire peoples to reclaim their traditional food ways,… Read More
End of Year Staff Reflections – Seedling Giveaway
This year, NACDI was growing and planting seeds in our community. With our Four Sisters Food Sovereignty programs, we are connecting our people back to the living world. We thought it would be an outstanding idea to work with our partners to grow some seedlings and have a plant giveaway… Read More