In observance of National Nutrition Month in March, take time to celebrate the Seeds of Native Health campaign's achievements.
Launched in 2015 by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), the $11-million campaign focused on grant-making, research, and advocacy to improve Native nutrition and help tribes reassert their food sovereignty.
As described in its final report (PDF, 22.4 MB, 36 p), Seeds of Native Health played a pivotal role in forming the Native Farm Bill Coalition. Thanks to the Coalition's efforts, the 2018 Farm Bill included 63 provisions that benefit Indian Country.
SMSC's other achievements through Seeds of Native Health include:
- partnering with numerous organizations to increase access to and intake of healthy foods and safe drinking water
- investing in programs to improve early childhood development and nutrition
- supporting local efforts to address food security
- promoting scholarship on Native nutrition
Notably, the Healthy Children, Healthy Nations Fund is a Seeds of Native Health initiative. In 2019, the fund provided $220,000 in grants to 10 tribes and nonprofits in Minnesota—including the Native American Community Clinic, which is featured in this month's Spotlight article above.
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