We help the community learn about traditional Haudenosaunee agricultural methods of planting, growing, harvesting, seed keeping, food preparation, food storage, tool making, and crafting.
Our philosophy is that every time an Indigenous person plants a seed, that is an act of resistance, an assertion of sovereignty, and a reclamation of identity.
Key Programs or Services:
- Traditional Agriculture: Growing and sharing ancestral seeds and crops, including white corn, beans, and squash.
- Community Education: Hosting workshops on traditional planting, harvesting, seed keeping, and food preparation.
- Youth Engagement: Providing hands-on learning for Indigenous youth around farming, food sovereignty, and cultural knowledge.
- Elder Collaboration: Partnering with Haudenosaunee elders to preserve and share traditional ecological knowledge.
- Land Stewardship: Maintaining a living seed bank and demonstrating sustainable Indigenous land practices.
Number of People Served Annually:
- Over 1,000 individuals served annually through workshops, volunteer opportunities, cultural events, and food distributions.
- Hundreds of youth and families engage through seasonal programming and school visits.
Key Achievements & Impact:
- Reintroduced and cultivated over 30 traditional seed varieties on ancestral Oneida land.
- Distributed thousands seeds of traditional foods to Oneida families and allies annually.
- Provided over 100 educational workshops on Indigenous food systems since founding.
- Collaborated with universities, museums, and Indigenous and allied organizations across Turtle Island to amplify the importance of food sovereignty.