NW Tribal Food Sovereignty Coalition Quarterly Board meeting 04/17/2019 Nora Frank-Buckner, MPH WEAVE Project Coordinator

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Background WEAVE-NW funding Traditional Foods, gardens, and partnerships Technical assistance requests

NPAIHB Role Facilitation and supporters of work Technical assistance and trainings Data Evaluation for project implementation Strategic planning for projects or committees Resources and website Funding may be available

Current Participation Approx. 63% of NW Tribes 17 external partners 3 working groups: Leadership, Gathering, Campaign

Meetings Quarterly Two video conferencing calls (Fall 2017) One in-person strategic planning meeting (March 2018)

Goal & Activities Long-term goal Short-term activities “Increase access to traditional foods/medicine to all tribal communities.” Short-term activities Create a campaign to help educate the community about our food system and traditional foods. Plan an Indigenous Celebration Day of traditional foods and culture.

Upcoming Meetings Work group video conferencing (May) Coalition video conferencing (June)

Upcoming Event 2018 NW Tribal Food Sovereignty Gathering September 27th, 2018 Kiana Lodge, Suquamish, WA

Get Involved! Please sign up for our listserv! Work groups For information weave@npaihb.org Share this information with food champions in your community!

Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board Thank you! If you have questions, please contact Nora Frank-Buckner at nfrank@npaihb.org or 503-416-3253. Indian Leadership for Indian Health Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board 1/14/2019