California Natural Resources Agency Celebrates Native American Heritage Month with Discussion on Traditional Food and the Deep Connection to Tribal Lands, Food, and Culture

Join us as we explore the deep connection between Native people, traditional foods, and land stewardship. We’ll celebrate traditional foods with renowned Native American culinary leaders and explore how tribal access and co-management of ancestral lands are critical to sustain indigenous food systems.

What: Secretary Speaker Series - Celebrating Traditional Food and its Role in Native American Culture Revitalizing Connections between Tribal Lands and Food

When: Wednesday, November 6 from noon to 1 p.m.

How: Register to join here.

Moderator: Wade Crowfoot, Secretary, California Natural Resources Agency

Panelists:

Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture

Sara Calvosa Olson, Author, Chími Nu’am: Native California Foodways for the Contemporary Kitchen

Patty Franklin, Environmental Department Director, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians

Geneva E. B. Thompson, Deputy Secretary for Tribal Affairs, California Natural Resources Agency

Contact:

Gita Chandra, California Natural Resources Agency  gita.chandra@resources.ca.gov

On a mission to restore, protect and manage California's natural, historical and cultural resources.