The Traditional Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Healing revitalizes and preserves Traditional Indigenous culture to create sustainable communities. Our priority is to provide knowledge and resources supporting sustainable culturally relevant living, with seed sovereignty being our focus. Currently, the ideation of giving land back to Indigenous people is no longer, but many are working towards ways to create long term land access for those who have had land stolen from them. In Indigenous culture, land is a highly respected means of sustenance, at the minimum.
As a Regional Navigator we intend to create easily and widely accessible resources for Indigenous community members who would like to access land as well as offer resources and workshops to assist people when they have access to land. We also plan to educate ourselves on the different legal processes of land transfer, including but not limited to leases, ownership, conservation easements, and cultural conservation easements so that we are able to assist people through these processes ourselves.
Regions Served
Mohawk Valley, Otsego County, Central, Cortland County, Madison County, Onondaga County, Cayuga County, Finger Lakes, Seneca County, Southern Tier, Schuyler County, Tioga County, Tompkins County
Ag Updates
Applications Open for Dairy Funding Accelerator Program
The Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation (HVADC) has opened applications for its upcoming Northeast Dairy Funding Accelerator (DFA) program. The 20-month intensive training curriculum will combine virtual and in-person sessions, as well as group and personalized Business Technical Assistance (BTA) training to help each participant meet their individualized needs. Funding for the program is being provided by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC). Applications are being accepted until December 1, 2023.
The Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Fellowship Program is seeking participants!
The Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Fellowship (CAMF) Program is designed to empower farmers and agricultural advisors to gain and share both the knowledge and tools needed to be resilient in the face of climate uncertainty. This cohort-based learning opportunity is for farmers and agricultural advisors who are interested in climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies and planning, as well as peer-to-peer networking and support. Applications are due by midnight on November 11th, 2023.
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