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Wuyeekeesuk ,
As many families gather this Thanksgiving to share a meal, we’re reminded that food is not only sustenance—it’s a reflection of our culture, history, and the lands we live on. This Thanksgiving, we ask you to consider what food sovereignty—the right to define your own food and agriculture systems—means for Native American communities and how it is deeply connected to the spirit of the season: gratitude.
At Cultural Survival, we are honored to work alongside Indigenous and Native American communities and leaders who are fighting for food sovereignty as a powerful solution to cultural revitalization, food insecurity, and the long-standing injustices imposed by colonialism. Native food sovereignty offers a path toward healing and self-determination—returning to traditional agricultural practices and ensuring that future generations have the resources they need to thrive.
As part of our work to uplift Indigenous food sovereignty and regenerative agriculture, in a few months we will be hosting a U.S.-Mexico Indigenous Regenerative Agriculture Knowledge Exchange, a year-long collaborative binational Indigenous movement, in partnership with the University of Arizona’s Indigenous Resilience Center. Our goal is to re-establish kinship and knowledge exchange across the U.S. Southwest and Mexico, bringing together members of Indigenous communities to share knowledge on traditional agriculture, including strategies on water security and food sovereignty in the face of climate change.
With our deep commitment to building capacities in the next generation of Indigenous leaders, the exchange will include four Indigenous youth fellowships—two from the U.S and two from Mexicowho will carry out projects related to Indigenous food sovereignty, working to strengthen their communities and empower their futures. This exchange will develop lasting relations, sparking inspiration among Indigenous leaders, elders, and youth, who are deeply committed to the revitalization of their Indigenous food systems, yet face uphill battles to achieve their goals.
You are a part of this movement, and your support is essential to make this exchange a reality. Will you step forward with us to celebrate food sovereignty, pay respect to the land, and recognize the Indigenous practices that have nurtured Mother Earth for centuries?
This Thanksgiving, take this step with us to protect traditional Indigenous food systems, counteracting colonial narratives and supporting a movement that goes beyond food—providing healing, culture revitalization, and a celebration of resilience to Indigenous communities across Turtle Island.
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